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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
3
Pliny the Elder prescribes cures for coughs and colds including wolf liver in hot wine honey with bear gall powders from rabbit skins and bulls horns burned and pounded. He recommends wrapping a finger in freshly killed dog skin and using tree frogs to banish catarrh by placing one in the mouth. For a head cold he cites three kisses on a mule's mouth.
The document records total premium receipts and income for a South Dakota business in 1912. It itemizes premiums received 1111 q1a0.78, expenses incurred, losses paid, and the balance of ledger assets including premium reserve 2147 68 and surplus 200 570.21. Capital paid up cash 200 000.00, total assets 2 488 087 48 with unpaid losses and claims noted.
The South Dakota Insurance Commissioner confirms The Minneapolis Wire and Marine Insurance Company is authorized to transact fire marine and hall insurance in the state through agents until February 28, 1514. The certification, dated March 1913 in Pierre, bears official seal and signatures.
A historical note recalls King Frederick William of Prussia testing ministers at a dinner. When a minister faced a moral pickle over a prank, a clever slip and a falling knife prompted a witty rescue. The tale ends with shared laughter and praise for the minister’s quick wit. Farm and Home.
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