Farmers' Insurance Fraud in North Dakota Exposed
A veteran observer details North Dakota's fake mutual insurers led by A M Gilder. Western Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Fessenden failed after a 1897–98 run, with about 20 000 in claims paying only three cents on the dollar. Red River Valley Mutual Hail Insurance Co. of Wahpeton collapsed after 1898 losses, paying about eight cents on the dollar. State Mutual Insurance Co. of Hankinson, 1900, took over 125 000 in premium notes. later losses and payouts left minimal funds for farmers’ claims. Investigations reveal graft, court receiverships, and widespread deception by seasoned scammers.
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North Dakota
Western Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Fessenden
Red River Valley Mutual Hail Insurance Co
Wahpeton
A. M. Gilder
Hankinson
Reforms Urged on Insurance Scams After Hail Losses
A Dickinson Press editorial condemns flimsy mushroom insurance outfits that pay only 8 to 25 cents on claims after court costs. It urges bonding of charter applicants, fixed management expenses, clear fund use, integrity among directors, and stronger state oversight to curb defunct and abusive companies preying on farmers.
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P. T. Barnum
Commissioner of Insurance
Dickinson Press
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Cure for Catarrh
A vintage advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claiming constitutional treatment via internal use to reach the blood and system. It offers $100 reward if it fails and directs readers to testimonials and purchase from druggists, with mention of Hall's Family Pills as best.
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Hall
Heney & CG
Toleau
Seed Grain For Sale Near Iola ND
Two thousand bushels of choice oats barley and speltz for sale on farm two miles west of Iola ND. Price 48 cents per bushel. Call at farm or address C Brown Iola ND.
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Iola
C. Brown
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
Classic medicine advert promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Refund offered if no cure, with BR. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a 26 scent variant.
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BR. W. Grove
Western Horses Carload For Sale Near Devils Lake Farm
Olaf Leet returns from the west with a carload of thoroughly broken work horses selling cheap. Visit his farm 134 miles north of Devils Lake to inspect the lot. 8-10.
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Olaf Leet
Devils Lake
For Rent Rear basement of First National bank building
Wu H Brown Co advertises the rear basement space for rent in the First National Bank building. Space offers access for business needs and is listed by Wu H Brown Co as the leasing contact for inquiries.
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First National Bank
Wu. H. Brown & Co
Huesgen Sells Wide Selection of Organs
Clover and Marine Band Mouth Organs are the finest instruments made with a larger stock available at H. Huesgen's, more than anywhere else.
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Clover
H. Huesgen’s
Lake Front Lots in Greenwood Adjoining Chautauqua
Lake Front lots in Greenwood adjoining the Chautauqua are offered. Address J. O. Baughman, Devils Lake.
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Greenwood
J. O. Baughman
Devils Lake
Happenings in the Fatherland across Europe week events
A survey of recent European developments reports Finland subsidizing Dahlstrom Eck for ten years to run three steamers between Hango and Hull with butter cargoes. Denmark debates sale of West Indies islands to the United States with plebiscite condition. Sweden discusses suffrage reforms, railway plans, economic shifts, and notable public figures, while Norway notes urban growth, mining interests, and political tensions.
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Finland
Senate of Finland
Dahlstrom & Eck
Hango
Hull
England
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Copenhagen
Danish West India Islands
United States
Folkething
Riksdag
Landsthing
Sorething
Island of
St. Thomas
Sweden
Eslof
Good Templars
United Liberal Party
Oscar
Biarritz
France
Grand Hotel
Sveg
Orea
Sundsvall and Storlien
Ostersund
Strom
Avele
Lycksele
Arvidajaur
Murjek
Salea and
Gellivere
Riksteg
Norrlend
Pontus Furstenberg
Gothenburg
Norway
Narvik
Lulea
Gulf of Bothnia
Nils Astrup
Norvik
Sunden
Russia
Siberia
China
Gellivare
Kirnnavaara
Gudbrandsdalen
Edmund Gosse
London Times
Gosse
Thomas Angell
Trondhjem
Halfdan Kleve
Berlin
Kleve
Skinnarbol
Canal
Stavanger
Bergen Syndicate
Oils? Person
Person
T. C. Bang
Buskerud
Kristiania
Stabhelle
Sam Ing
Theulow
Kristiania Mechanics
Navy
Atorthing
Enveloped in Flame Kills and Injures Dozens in Pittsburg Fire
A Panhandle railroad Sheraden yard fire near Pittsburg on May 13 left at least 25 dead and 200 to 300 badly burned. The blast spread flames 50 feet high, with naphtha in carriages igniting and wrecking nearby buildings. Spectators fled as crowds assisted victims. news traveled by messenger due to telegraph and telephone outages.
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Pittsburg
Sheraden
Panhandle
Albert McKean
John Swan
G. B. Hunter
Maroy Hospital
Right
Bheraden
Mercy Hospital
Dallas Bort
McDermot's
Cork
Esplen
Seymour Hotel
Collins House
Hiver Road
Seymour
Mont Pelee
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Dostod
R& W
S. L. Wineman
Pasquale DeFior & On
Scandinavian News
Worth Sea
Malmo
Itis
Bostrom
Stockholm
Isberg
Geta Court
Hes
Andree
Denes’ Island
Stockboka
Vesterbotten
Gustaf Tamim
Spitzbergen
East Vemmerlof
Skene
Palma and
Wood Center
Havana
Palma
New York
Senor Palma
Wood
Ottumwa
People's Savings Bank
Albia
Cape Town
New Orleans
Monterey
Ce Town
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