Federal inquiry seeks owners of $50 million NYC food hoard
The federal trade commission and U S district attorney pursue owners of a vast New York City food hoard valued at over 50 million dollars. Adrian Busick, chairman of the board of review, and Louis Bond, both trade commission investigators, assist the justice department agents. Hoarders will be ordered to relocate their work to another city. Old papers for sale at this office 10 cents per bundle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York City
Federal Trade Commission
United States District Attorney
Adrian Busick
Board of Review
Federal
Louis Bond
Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Senator Cummins Presses on Rail Strike Appeal
Iowa senator Cummins urged the president to use a late act of Congress empowering him and the railroad general in chief to handle the strike. The president replied that no demands would be considered until all workers return to their jobs, many of whom were leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Cummins
Iowa
Congress
Financial figures from 1918 insurance ledger in South Dakota
A fragmented OCR of an 1918 ledger shows admitted assets liabilities and net risks written for an insurance company. It lists balances, book values, unpaid losses and claimed capital, and notes totals for assets and liabilities with multiple figures and obfuscated names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amratind
Commonwealth Casualty Company 1918 annual statement summary
From the 1918 annual statement of Commonwealth Casualty Company of Pennsylvania Philadelphia the article lists paid up capital 250,000 showing an increase of 50,000, total income 645,700.48 including premiums, policy fees and stock subscriptions with disbursements 477,706.76. Ledger assets include bonds and stock 293,977.41 cash 151,440.14 and other assets totaling 586,549.91. The report notes business in South Dakota and is signed by Commissioner Wm N. Wals CAMP and Chief Clerk F.C Weller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Capital
Lee Ji
Pal
South Dakota
Gromneseis
Rotn
Equitable Life Assurance Society Files 1920 South Dakota Statement
The South Dakota Commissioner of Insurance certifies the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, New York, filed a sworn 1919 year ending December 31 2018 statement conforming to state requirements. It lists admitted assets total 611,813,919.83 and total disbursements around 379,780,000 with liabilities, reserves, and policy in force detailed, plus certificates of authority and charter compliance. The filing is dated March in the year 1920 with official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Continent Insurance Corporation
New York
Creanton
South Dakota
Continental Casualty Company
Lawa of
Indiana
Busiai Co
Tuld
L W. N. van i
Solakots
Saldawa
Pierre
Commonwealth Casualty Company
Pennylvenia
Sal Company
W. N. VanCamp
Ald
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States of New York Home Office
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
United States
VanCam
Fires of Faith Rooted in Lithuanian Hearths
The article explains that fiery religious language stems from Lithuania’s ancient fire worship. Family councils meet before hearths, the hearth fire stays lit, and the oldest woman tends it to dawn. Pagan vestal traditions explain why fire and faith are linked in language and ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lithuania
Bulldogs and bullfighting culture in England history
The article discusses bulldogs and bullbaiting as a national pastime in England, noting the brutality and crowds that supported the sport. It highlights royal approval and the long history of bulldogs bred for fighting, describing their savage disposition shaped by the bullring environment and society's tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ihs
One Reason: Packers Dominate Food Prices and Profits
A July report from the department of agriculture shows butter and eggs in large cold storage, indicating supply control by packers and wholesalers. The piece argues profiteering by packers, jobbers, and influential figures drives high living costs, likening their tactics to Rockefeller’s Standard Oil era and warning of lax government enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Green Bay
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Bisa
Fernie Joasesandé
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Omecca
Tota
Emma
Dakota Life Insurance Company of
Watertown
Aenteres
Aepereti
Premiunaa
Capi
Dakota
Tie Ried & Carpel Organ
Zeit
Corti
Ful- Gereteea
W. RN. van C
Palance
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company of Connecticut
Hartford
Www
WN. van Vamr
PES Iiuenar
Calat Ars
Sint
Commonwealth Casualty
Pany
Pennsylvania
Howe Office
Philadelphia
Dani
Tou
W. N. van Camp
F.C. Mueller
R. B
North Center Street
Philip
So, Dak
Philip & Waggoner Attorneys-At-Law
Pmmir
D. Rarmw Crry
Guy Ramsey
Vuc
Philip South Dakota
C. K. Whitney
Bank of Philip Bidger IP
Dak
Cadee
T.H. Heliday
Ira Taylor
A. S. Anderson
H. L. Brown
MePee! Satay Philip
Arthur L. Osborne
Philip, South Dakota
Chiropractic
J. W. Barksdale
D. C
Tel
Emil Berglund
R. M. Williams Place
Fairgrounds
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