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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
8
The Union Life Insurance Company of Omaha, Nebraska, began in 1885 and in 1896 increased income and assets despite uncertain business conditions and a presidential campaign. The company reported a gain in assets of 63014.31, raising total net assets to 273531.82 and leaving a policy holder surplus of 126491.82.
The Nebraska based company shows over 23 percent rise in in force insurance and 25 percent higher premium receipts in the year. Interest receipts exceed 6 percent, death claims are below expected mortality, and total receipts rise by 28 percent with net assets up 20 and net surplus over 120. The firm notes conservative management, low expense to new business of 3 percent, and liberal policy loans with paid up values and extensions. See Farmers Policies for details.
The Murphy area chronicles a sociable band at Noble Fugarths raising funds for local boys, visits by Gem Russell and Emma Keeton in Newton, the post master’s Nebraska trip insights, and runaways shaping the week. Nearby residents attend meetings, canvassers seek customers, and a string of visits, farm work, and travel fill the weekend.
Mrs Jane Paul and daughter Maggie visited Maxwell McCosh while James Stark and Maxwell McCosh bought new riding corn plows. Campbell Gordon, former No 4 pupil, graduated from Grinnell high school English. Families from Laurel Newton Kellogg and Grinnell joined last week’s church and school activities including Grinnell high school commencement and a Mariposa Presbyterian Sunday school event. Rev Hart of Toledo preached in the U B church in Rev Elliott’s absence. Ros Roy.
Mrs Barnes of Grinnell sold carriages in the vicinity earlier this week. Mrs Smith of Newton visited with Mr and Mrs Will Sparks for several days. Cora Kling is spending the week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Weidman. Gove and Macy shipped two loads of hogs to Peoria with Henry Agar accompanying the stock. Hattie and Charlie Schnell of soa Nebraska visited to spend time here.
Realnor notes that Rev Klooster will not preach at Union church next Sunday the 27th as the Palo Alto township Sunday school convention is set for Grace chapel in Wild Cat Grove. The item lists local visits, events, and ongoing community updates in Reasnor including social visits, ice cream socials, sidewalk fund-raising, sickness notes, travel to Red Oak, and farm activity with corn planting progress.
John Kennedy and wife from near Vandalia visited Luther Taylor and family over Sunday. A number of Newton colored people fished on Skunk river last Saturday. Mrs. H. B. Palmer of Indianapolis returned home after visiting relatives. Ella Wakefield spent Sunday at home. Born to Mr and Mrs George Walker a girl on Tuesday June 15 1897. Mrs. William Leeper and S. S. Sims remain on the sick list.
Miss Lida and Miss Mattie Woodward attended the wedding of their brother Harlan in Des Moines on Wednesday. The Lowell Lady Concert Co. presented an entertaining program at the M. E. church Monday evening. Pearl Bellamy visited friends Mae Terkildson and Ida Bobzin last week. Mrs. A P Callison and Mrs. S N Bellamy hosted Sunday school classes at Mrs. Bellamy's home Wednesday. J B Burton and family enjoy an outing at the lakes. Davie E Burke left Tuesday for a visit with relatives in Falls City Nebraska.
Daily specials announce baked beans at Wilson’s bakery. The line notes the product is very fine and ready for customers seeking a warm, comforting dish baked on site. Local shop claims standout quality. Wilson’s offers fresh daily with homestyle appeal.
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