Connecticut Mutual Life Excerpt on History and Finances
The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company is described as a longstanding New England firm with a 47 year history and total handling of 245,436,720.25. It reports an expense to income ratio of 0.61 percent, the lowest among American companies. Of 173,385,966.65 in premiums, 157,607,861.60 has been returned to policy holders or beneficiaries, totaling more than 90 percent of premiums, while the company holds 69,761,549.89 in assets to secure existing contracts.
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New England
Unequaled results from old fashioned life insurance
The message promotes a New England company offering the best securely based life insurance contracts at lower ultimate costs. It emphasizes long experience, honorable record, prudent management, and reliability for businessmen who value quality, stability, and honesty without hazard or doubt.
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New England
Endowment Life Policy Proposition in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement by M. Gould, general agent of Omaha, promotes a 25 year endowment policy begun in 1865 by Fr A Percival of Des Moines. It details insured sums for Carter, Paul, and Rosewater, the annual premium of 85.80, 25 premiums paid totaling 2,145.00, dividends used to reduce premiums, net cost 1,297.64, endowment paid 2,000.00 in 1890, and a profit of 702.36 plus life insurance for 25 years. It urges readers to take a policy with no expense or taxes and money return with interest.
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Fr A. Percival
Des Moines
Iowa
M. Gould
World’s Fair Restaurants Accused of High Charges
The Inter Ocean reports that two members of the World’s Fair council dined at the Casino restaurant and were billed 25 cents for soup 80 cents for roast beef 20 cents for potatoes and 50 cents for fritters with all items priced high elsewhere. Wellington reportedly charges a one dollar entry fee and some venues require payment for a plate beyond food costs. fair officers vow to curb these impositions.
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Inter-Ocean
Council of Administration
Wellington
Karl's Clover Root and Shiloh's Utilizer Advertisements
Karl's Clover Root purifies blood to refresh complexion and relieve constipation with prices 25c 50c and 1 00 sold by R K Baum Shiloh's Utilizer treats dyspepsia torpid liver yellow skin and kidney trouble with guaranteed satisfaction priced 75c sold by R K Baum
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Karl
R.k.baum
Shiloh
R. K. Baum
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An ad-style note touts a wind in the North and cold hardships, then promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a safe and sure remedy, attributed to R. K. Baum for rapid relief from coughing symptoms.
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R. K. Baum
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve and Hawkeye Powders Sold Here
Piles and skin ailments promised cured by De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve and Hawkeye Condition Powders. Shilo's Cure for coughs and croup offered in pocket size twenty five doses for 25 cents. Sold by R K Baum and Kunker Bros.
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Kunker Bros
de Witt
Shilo
R. K. Baum
General Corse dies in Boston recalling Allatoona clash
The obituary notes Major General John M. Corse, hero of Allatoona Pass, who resisted Confederate forces and earned Sherman's praise. The dispatch hold the port phrase and Corse's brave reply are cited, reflecting his storied Civil War service and enduring fame among veterans.
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Boston
John M. Corse
Blondy
Allatoona Pass
Sherman
Sankey
General Corse
Allatoona
French
Corse
Kenesaw Mountain
Gallant Corse
Inter Ocean
Auditor Moore Rejects Inspector Heimrol Report
Auditor Moore insists the Heimrol report is incomplete and requests King supply the missing details. Fremont Tribune notes the request highlights numerous omitted inks and questions in the document.
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Moore
Heimrol
King
Fremont Tribune
Life Insurance Settlement Letter from Mrs Reagan
Osceola Neb April 37 1893 a settlement notice for policy 46846 on Thomas Reagan with Connecticut Mutual Life Ins Co details of payment of 3900 to Jane Reagan widow and policy face 8000 The letter endorses the company and cites rate terms and agent E J King and references Omaha figures Edward Rosewater and Geo P Benns.
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Thomas Reagan
Osceola
Jane Reagan
Osceola, Neb
M. Gouin
Connecticut Mutual Life Ins. Co
Hartford
Conn
Nebr
E. J. King
Conn. Mutual
Pleasent
Alliance fund mal appropriation and embezzlement charges
The Atkinson Graphic notes that misappropriation of the alliance campaign fund and embezzlement charges against some party custodians are being discussed by Nebraska reform press. It argues thieves are not limited to one party but surface in the alliance ranks as they publicize internal faults.
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Alliance
Reform Press
Nebraska
Atkinson Graphic
Reformers Decry High Fees in Impeachment Trial
The impeachment lawyers demand large fees, with at least two earning more in weeks than their best year. Reformers criticize the plan and call for change, suggesting a modest $500 approach from a reform legislature's committee.
Out Of Sight World’s Fair Line Encourages Year-Round Travel
The Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line promotes its top notch accommodations for travel to and from Chicago and Omaha and intermediate points. The service is pitched as ideal not only during the World's Fair but throughout the year for the traveling public.
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Chicago
Union Pacific & North-Western
Omaha
Through trains offer finest service between Chicago and west
Public demand for through travel prompts a note that riders on the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line can reach Chicago Omaha and intermediate points without any changing cars. The through vestibuled trains are advertised as the fastest and finest service between the named points.
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Tts
Chicago
Union Pacific & North-Western
Omaha
Subscriptions Offered for Local and National Papers
The Semi Weekly Journal and The Record offer a combined subscription for one year at 1.75 dollars. The deal promises steady access to both state and national news for readers interested in bundled coverage.
A Beautiful Complexion Rozodoro Ad Promises Clear Skin
Ethel Wolf the actress endorses Rozodoro a skin purifier claiming it removes redness freckles pimples liver spots and moth patches leaving skin soft and white. Priced at 75 cents with free trial bottle on receipt of price in plain wrapper. South Bend Indiana Rozodoro Co. seeks agents.
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Ethel Wolf
Rozodoro Co
South Bend Ind
DeWitt's Little Health Risers Promoted as Small Cure
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Marly Risers as the smallest pills that perform a cure. It claims they are the best option for effective relief and medical benefit.
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DeWitt
De Witts Little Early Risers Pills Praised
The most intelligent people of our community recognize in De Witts Little Early Risers pills unequaled merit for dyspepsia headache and constipation. Very small perfect in action.
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de Witt
Remarkable Cure with Cure-All Cholera Remedy
While traveling in Kansas Mr T J Richey of Alton a Mo was seized by cholera morbus. A druggist recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and he tried it. Immediate relief followed and a few doses cured him completely. For sale by R K Baum.
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T. J. Richey
Altoona
Kansas
Chamberlain
R. K. Baum
De Witt’s Little Early Risers Pills Promote Health
An 19th century tone health ad promotes De Witt’s Little Early Risers as remedies for a bad complexion. The pills claim to act on the liver stomach and bowels to restore the body’s health.
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de Witt
Shiloh's Cat 'irrah Remedy Praised by Captain Sweeney
Captain Sweeney of Sa Diego California endorses Shiloh's Cat 'irrah Remedy as the first medicine to benefit him, stating it works for him. The price is 50 cents. Br. K. Baum.
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Sweeney
Sa Diego
Cal
Shiloh
K. Baum
Fanny man Cononer Biessy pens a terse verse
The State Journal humorist writes a short biting poem in which he laments lawyer Greene missing impeachment days and hints at financial feuds with SEG. The piece ends with a crooked rhyme about Bill Greene being tight and away, mixing mock lament with sharp satire.
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Cononer
Biessy
Fanny Man
State Journal
Lawyer Greene
Attorney Greene
Legislature sought to influence veto on impeachment fund
The text argues lawmakers altered the impeachment appropriation from 15000 to 25000 to pressure a veto and place blame on Republicans. Governor Crounse nonetheless signed the bill, avoiding political blame for a bad outcome.
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Republican Party
Crounse
Free accident insurance with new three month subscription
The Tur Darry State Journal offers new subscribers paying 2.40 for three months in advance a free 5.00 accident policy. The daily paper, published in Lincoln, Nebraska, promotes its enterprise and later telegrams compared with Omaha editions and urges readers to try three months.
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Tur Darry State Journal
Nebraska
Omaha
Starr Journal
Lincoln
Neb
Sexafrop Tooth Wash Ad Promises White Teeth
An advertisement claims Sexafrop cleans dirty tartar covered teeth to a pearly white in short time. It touts superiority over other tooth washes, asserts safety, and notes it is sold and warranted by Kunkel Bros for 75 cents.
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Kunkel Bros
Sexatroo Tooth Wash Sold by Kunkel Bros
Advertises Sexatroo as a superior tooth wash praised for cleanliness sweetness and effectiveness sold and guaranteed by Kunkel Bros highlighting its market appeal and reliability to customers.
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Relief
An advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure by R.K. Bava claiming immediate relief from a hack ing cough. The copy emphasizes distress from coughing and the danger of neglecting the symptom.
Shilohs Consumption Cure Boosted as Cough Remedy
This ad extols Shilohs Consumption Cure as the most successful cough medicine, promising to cure cough bronchitis croup and even consumption in many cases. The medicine is sold with a guarantee and priced at 10 cents 50 cents and one dollar, with Shilohs Porous Plaster also offered by R K Baum, Druggist.
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Shiloks
R. K. Baum
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promises Broad Healing
The advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a universal remedy for burns bruises cuts and indolent sores. It claims nostril use for catarrh and asserts it always cures piles.
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DeWitt
Shilows Catarre Remedy Promises Cure All Ailments
An advertisement touts Shilos Catarre Remedy as a cure for catarrh diptheria canker mouth and headache. Each bottle includes a nasal injector for improved treatment at no extra charge. Sold by R K Baum Druggist.
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R. K. Baum
Billard's Horehound Syrup Advertisement
An advertisement claims Billard's Horehound Syrup is the best cough syrup in the world, promising relief for coughs throat diseases and chest illnesses. It notes a price of $8 and asserts universal endorsement by users and druggists, with retailer R. Ke Baum listed.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Aniihaus
Banm
Ballard
Pain Balm Relief Claims for Rheumatism and Aches
Advertises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism and various pains. Promotes external use with a flannel wrap over the painful area as more effective than plasters. Sold by Baum.
Why Do People Suffer Indigestion and Sickness
This advertises Shilor's Vitalizer offered for 75c to relieve indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and related symptoms. It claims guaranteed cure and notes sale by R K Baum, druggist.
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R. K. Baum
Pain Balm praised by Ohio dairyman
W B Denny of New Lexington Ohio says Chamberlains Pain Balm gives him strong relief from muscular rheumatism. He has used it for two years buying four bottles total and keeps a bottle on hand. He calls it the best liniment he has ever met and notes Baum's sells it for 50 cents a bottle.
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Chamberlain
A Merchants Opinion on St Patrick's Pill
John Caraghar, a Fulton County Ohio merchant, praises St Patrick's Pill as the best selling remedy he handles. He notes a pleasant cathartic effect and reliable thorough action, recommending a trial when a dependable laxative is needed. Availability through Baums Druggist.
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John Caraghar
Caraghar, Fulton Co
Ohio
Baums
Chamberlin’s Cough Remedy Promoted By Local Vendor
The advertisement touts Chamberlin’s Cough Remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping coughs claiming prompt cures and universal satisfaction. Local booster C B Main of Union City Pa endorses a strong sale and warrant of full satisfaction with every bottle. R K Baum advertises the product for 50 cents with slightly lower price noted.
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Chamberlin
C.B. Main
Union City
R. K. Baum
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