Union Life Insurance Company of Omaha Celebrates Anniversary
The Union Life Insurance Company of Omaha, Nebraska, began business in 1885, marking its twelfth anniversary in 1896. Despite uncertain business conditions and a presidential campaign, the company reports gains in income, assets, and insurance. Assets rose by 63,014.31, total net assets reached 273,31.82, and policy holders' surplus stood at 8126,491.82.
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Union Life Insurance Company of
Omaha
Nebraska
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company prospers in 1896
The company reports over 23 percent growth in insurance in force and more than 28 percent rise in total receipts. Premiums, interest, and net assets all advance sharply while death claims fall below expected mortality. Conservative management yields a six percent average interest and a 3 percent expense ratio on new business. Special agent Newton, Iowa seeks reliable local agents.
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Insurance Department of Nebraska
What Ails Corn in the Farming Economy
In Chicago Times Herald Hon Geo K F Roberts argues farmers, as the largest buying class, trigger slow business recovery. Low corn and oats prices shrink buying power, while drought and overproduction flood markets. He links national policy, exports, and livestock ratios to farmer buying power and future prices.
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Geo. KF. Roberts
Chicago Times- Herald
Supreme Court
Spain
Greece
England
Wall Street
McKinley
United States
Agricultural Department
Chicago
Int. S
Local Prosperity Hints At New Suit And Remedies
Russell Sage buys a new suit signaling prosperity while a flood of patent medicines like Shiloh’s Vitalizer and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy are sold by Wagley & Smead. Advertisements tout laxatives Karl’s Clover Root Tea and cures for coughs and stomach cramps. Endorsements claim wide usefulness and household trust.
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Russell Sage
Shiloh
Wagley & Smead
R. J. Warren
Pleasant Brook
N. Y
Karl
Wagley and Smead
Chamberlain
J. W. Vaugn
Oakton
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