Death Claim Payments Decline in 1908 Across States
The Insurance Press reports 1908 life insurance payments in the United States and Canada totaled 330,811,000 for death claims and matured endowments, with a grand total of 480,811,008 including dividends and surrender values. Adverse times reduced payments, worsened by the 1906-08 business downturn, policy loans, lapses, and restricted agency force. Louisiana losses list numerous beneficiaries with varying amounts, reflecting the period’s financial strains.
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Louisiana
Canada
United States
S S S and Skin Health The Blood Humors Cure
An ad describing humors in the blood causing skin diseases like eczema acne and psoriasis. Promotes S S S as a plant based blood purifier that cleanses the circulation, removes humors, and cures skin conditions including poison oak and ivy. Ends with a note offering a book and free advice and listing The Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.
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S.S.S
S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Cure of Eczema by S S S Blood Remedy
G C Reck of 404 Freedom St Alliance Ohio reports six years of eczema on shins with itching and yellow blisters. After trying various purifiers and salves, he used S S S and claims the humor was driven from his blood, ending his trouble seven months ago with no return.
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S.S.S
G.C. Reck
Freedom St
Alliance, O
Pious X Enters His Seventy Fifth Year Today
Rome observes the jubilee as Pope Pius X marks his seventy fifth birthday born June 2, 1885 in Treviso. Eminent American prelates in Rome for the American College jubilee receive personal congratulations. Also in the issue, medical endorsements and local notices include a Woodmen of the World charity ice cream supper in West Monroe on June 1 and a kidney remedy advertisement.
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Pious X
Rome
Pope Pius X
Treviso
America
American College
Woodmen of the World
West Monroe
Chamberlain's Liniment Aids Farmers and Mechanics
Farmers and mechanics report quick relief from cuts bruises and muscle soreness by Chamberlain's Liniment with faster healing when applied early. It helps sprains and rheumatic pains and prevents blood poisoning if used before inflammation. Sold at Alleh's Pharmacy and New South Drug Store.
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Alleh’s Pharmacy
New South Drug Store
Woman Reports $20000 Robbery In Seattle
Mrs George Shea of Duluth Minnesota told police she was robbed of twenty thousand dollars in currency after arriving in Seattle to invest the money in property. The incident was reported last night.
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Associated Press
Seattle
George Shea
Duluth
Robinson's Spring Water Promoted for Kidney and Digestive Ailments
An advertisement claims Robinson's Spring Water cures Bright's Disease diabetes and stomach trouble. It describes the water as pure and wholesome and urges prompt use to avoid sickness. Several doctors and health authorities are referenced for endorsements.
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Son
Robinson
Bright
Allen's Pharmacy
New South Drug Store
Jac. B. Elliott
L. F. Reynaud
Tulane University of New Orleans
J. H. Bemis
New Orleans
Polyclinic
Sam McLain
Secy
State Board of Health
Jackson
Miss
J. A. Crisler
Memphis
Tenn
Jiggitts
Priestly
Canton
Barronne St
Dentists and Doctors Listing for DeSiard Street Area
Directory style notice lists physicians surgeons and dentists with contact numbers and office locations. Includes Dr. Surghnor eye ear nose and throat specialist and Drs Jones with eye and dental practices. Office in McGee Building corner Grand and DeSiard Streets. Cumberland phone lines provided.
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McFee
Grand and
DeSiard Sts
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Louiisiana
Benjamin G. Littlepage, Jr
James R. Dampier
Frederick C. Marsh
William A. Sivor
Amintas J. Major
William Goss
Sens
Robert B. Blanks
Henry H. Russell
Gustav Lehman Paes Cate
Sebastian V. Formayis
John §. Rainey
Saaae
Adolph Meyer
Andrew R. Blakell
C. FP. Richardson
Hecker Bre
Leonard Nayt
B. Whdete
Oliver H. P. Sample
Thomas FR. Schump
Littleberry C. Allen
Ng Boss Atte
John. M. Gillespie
Meyer Bros., Ltd
Panama
Meyer Brothers
Pope
Tulane University
Hotel Dieu
Foley
D. H. Key
C. P. Gray
Cumberland
G. Surghnor
W. E. Atkinson
Monroe
St. John and
Wood Streets
W. L. Jones
Drs
Jon
Dr. L. M. Jones
Jones
O. C. Dawkins
Ouachita National Bank
H. F. Cann
W. J. Shepard
Oak Street
Twine
Seine
Goss
Columbia
Quachita-Wienroe Gun & Bicycle Co
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