Life Insurance and the Galveston Death Toll
An examination of the impact of a major disaster on life insurance, explaining how average mortality, industrial policies, and large city losses affect company books. It discusses estimated policy counts in Galveston, the spread of insurable risks, and the broader implications for insurers across the life market.
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Galveston
United
Menthis
Tata
Eciuits
Thanen
Insurance Inforce
Henry J. Altsnan
Gen. Agt
Farmers’ Bank
The Emperor’s Sermon Sparks Court Preacher Quip
Tepe Waiser and the Downnts report a humorous exchange in which the German emperor’s dislike of sermons is highlighted by a crusty pastor’s reply. The anecdote, recounted via the Chicago Chronicle, underscores brisk wit during a ceremonial address.
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Tepe Waiser
Germany
Per
Jong
William
Chicago Chronicle
A Story of Agassiz in Mrs Agassiz Life
W D Howells recalls a tale Mrs Agassiz told of Agassiz meeting him with a bright smile and admitting a long held belief about a fossil fish error. He laughed at the correction after reading another author’s work.
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Agassiz
D. Howells
Pers Magazine
Local Testimonial Praises Rain-O Coffee Substitute
A reader from Le Roy New York reports trying Rain-O preparation left at their home and finds it a satisfactory substitute for coffee. The letter from A Jack ox M D expresses strong preference for Rain-O over Java and other beverages.
A New Century Revival Plans Across England and America
The Church Economist reports a broad revival campaign across England and the United States. Churches unite to launch a century’s opening revival with eight days of preps and extensive London and provincial centers. Evangelists, pastors, and varied services target all social groups with dawn and 3 a.m. meetings. The aim is universal reach, culminating in central mass meetings and a global year of prayer and study for Bible and missionary work.
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Piaus
England
London
United States
J. H. Barrows
Josiah Strong
Washington Gladden
Theodore L. Cuyier
C. L. Scofield
Gilbert
Minnesota
Leonard
Ohio
Doane
Albany
Andrews
New York
Church Economist
Castoria and Jell-O Delight All The Family
A nostalgic ad notes Castoria as the familiar remedy and promotes Jell-O dessert as a family favorite. Four flavors are listed Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry available at grocers. Try it today.
The Light of the World Art Book Advertisement
An advertisement extols a costly art book titled The Light of the World or Our Saviour in Art, claiming nearly 100 full page engravings from European galleries, with biographical notes and a Child's Department. It promises high earnings for agents, listing agents in Massachusetts and New York and offering salary or commission with advancement to manager. Also notes Kansas to Washington, D. C. address for THE BRITISH-AMERICAN in Corcoran Building. A separate note promotes New Great South American Kidney Core claimed to relieve kidney and bladder issues in six hours with endorsements.
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Europe
Linters
Waite
Massachusetts
New York
Corcoran
Treasury
Washington, D. C
Herrick Bros
Indiana
Traul of Fame at Gambling House Escort
A Chicago Tribune account describes a procession leaving a gambling house and boarding a green and gold carryall. Passengers include two ex champions, four aspiring bruisers, a pugilistic manager, and several prominent sporting roller gentlemen. The driver quips Take taunt your haul of fame as he departs.
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Prulew
Chicago Tribune
Fertilizer stock glut offered for fall trade
Jam announces new fertilizer stock for fall trade. Fresi goods, dry and well sacked, with a dozen grades. Armour bone meal and Lister bone phosphate praised as best. Sold for cash or on crop time.
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Lister
Indiana seed offer from FRANK DOUGLASS Hoosier Grain Drills
Timothy Seed promotes large stock of choice Western Timothy Seed with prices as low as the lowest. Hoosier Grain Drills still tests. Call for a free sample at FRANK DOUGLASS in Indiana Pennsylvania.
Men for tile jury drawn for December term 1900
Jurors named for the Desember Term of Court beginning December 3 1900. List includes Armagh Armaugh Armagh Dixon Dixon, Cherryhill Knahble Schrader Cooper, Mahoning West Brown McClelland, White Brown McGahey Selva, and many others across Armstrong Indiana and nearby counties with third week jurors listed for December 17 1900 and several townships including Canoe Conemaugh Center Cherrytrvece Green Grant Pimpson and Washington among others.
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WcCutchean
Daniel Tinkeom ArmsLrou Oser
H E Kline
Brushyalley
D. Emery Cramer
G. W. Esch. Banks
James Radclyt
Burlington
John W. Duncan
Joshua Young
Burrell
Robert Birtek
Blairsville
R. H Fry
J. N. Gibson
M. J. Lewis
Blicklick
Edward Kunkle
George Wainwright
Canoe
Isaac W. Smith
Johnne
Curtis J. Bell
Center
Kichard Hartison
Cherrytrvece
Wr. McKeave
Green
T. J. Baker
John Wser
Grant—Wim Sheesley
H RE
Pimpson
H. J. Hames
Indiana
Lee A. Gost
John A. Prick
Simon A. Kline
Langhilin Biward Rowe
Barry Yuckenberg
Dabiel
Salis
Mahoning
South
H. M. Branton
George B. Hamilton
Montgomery
John Munshower
Thomas H. Trimble
Marion Genter
Edyward Wyncoop
Tine
Lewis HO Maley
Rayne
Daniel Frech
Smicksburg
Cundron
Uwerbert Barrett
Johu M. Stiteler
Saitshurs
G. McConnell
White
S. Dearmine
Janes Gompers
Washington
Jacob Fleming
Wheatfield
West
Joan W
Houston
Scott Thompson
Young
W. B. Eller
Burrett
A. M. Barran
Bushneton
Wide Ilith
Cunoc
D. Cherryhill
Martin Dick
Cheri
Pbs
Grant
Matthew D. Hamilton
Peter Reithmiller
W. McCartney
D. Wilserzart
Jacksonville
St. Bo Melitire
Alex
Gorn
Trent
East
Bruce D. Cramer
Robert Tawson
John W. Jamison
T. A. Simpson
G. E. Simpson
Oung
R. L. George
James Hancock
Repetition of Smith Dick Mortgage Satisfaction Sought
In the matter of the repetition of the name Smith Dick, a mortgage satisfaction is sought. The action is directed to Hugh Hice as mortgagee and to his heirs executors administrators and assigns. The case centers on the formal process to discharge the mortgage lien and finalize the loan closure.
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Smith Dick
Hugh Hice
Smith Die
Averinete
East Wheatfield
West Wheatfield
Indiana County
East Wheatield
Ricard K Peters
Ifigh Hive
Tatchona
Serehant K. Peors
Mortenge
Indiana
Sheriffs Sales Roundup Highlights Land Seizures and Debts
Notices detail multiple sheriff sales in Pennsylvania. George Patchin's property in East Wheatfield Township near Armagh Borough covers about 80 acres with a two story house and barn, claimed by Mrs. Ep atchin and others. Additional parcels titled under Elizabeth Patchin and executors of A. W. Patchin, plus a tract described with coal potential near West Wheatland, are listed for sale to satisfy debts. Proceedings target several creditors and involve executors, with specifics on lot lines and measurements.
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Edward Robinson Blanche M. Robon
Saltsburg
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Tegiing
Paiit Street
Pet Rail Road
Yar
Paint Street
West Penn Railroad
Point Street
Kiskiminetas
Dullanss County
Sylvania
Andrew McFenters
W. J. McFeaters
Orphise Court Book
Seal Jauds
Bilick Creek
Wilken Parker
Digksan
Jol W. Tombar
Et John R. Caria
Henry J. Chris. Ilan
Adi Cinistrators
Phoebe Pershins
Center Township
Tadiook County
Pennsylva Hill
Bomided
Beuinin
Samuel Griffith
Wik ‘Ei Reed
Phuche Per Shing
Joseph M. Pershing
Phoebe Perehiiue
Tod. M. Carnahan
IL L. McCulough
Fa. Nis
George Patchin
East Wheatfield
Iidiana Comits
Tha Dick
Henry McCormies
Armagh Lorough
Sammel Hutchison
Woursland
Epatchin
Whoa H. Patchin
John N. Ake
Thias Barrett
AW. Patchin
Piaries Wend
Baxes
Elizabeth Patchin
Thomas Barrett
John A Patchin
John NX. Ake
A. W. Patehin
Banks
Defidante
Feyer
Thomas R Fryer
George BH
Jornstol
Erosarcada
Jands
Iands
Tramble
George Frane
Samuel McClain
John H. Cline
Ava
Allegheny Valley Railway timetable fragment note
Fragmentary OCR shows a short railway schedule note for Allegheny Valley Railway with unclear times and basic operational markers.
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Allegheny Valley Railway
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Armstrong Township
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Ninth Street
Rowe College
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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C.S. Duncan
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H M. Burkey
International B.& L Association
The
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G. J. Feit
Attommey
Paocot
J. A. Crossman
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New York Life Insurance Co
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