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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
12
New York reports a record 1914 total of 655,700,000 paid by life insurers in the United States and Canada. Death claims, endowments, and other benefits rose, with surrender values and annuities contributing to a large net increase. Many policies were surrendered for cash values, signaling a shift in policyholder behavior.
The piece notes that ordinary and industrial life policies written and revived by major Canadian, American, and British firms exceeded 3.359 billion dollars, with a slight year over year decrease. War disruptions reduced underwriting but increased policy values and receipts from death claims and matured endowments in 1913. It mentions shifts in market activity, wage changes, and delayed payments as the war unfolds. Names Henry Brannon and Neal Burke appear in scattered references.
National Geographic Society studies Lake Garda in the Italian Trentino border area describing Garda as Italy’s largest lake, its size and depth, surrounding scenery, and famed resorts at Garda, Gardone Riviera, and Sirmione. It notes climate, vegetation, and tourist development with references to Riva and other towns.
A fragmentary report references Bulgarian method or formula for generation or operation. The text appears garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or concrete actions to confirm a full event or claim. Further readable context is needed to determine the specific subject and outcome.
New York gossip column notes Anne Morgan of the famous S Nantier line facing scrutiny over a Broadway roof garden venture aimed at a wholesome atmosphere. She denies the garden’s closing ties to criticism of her dance venue and vows to keep quiet amid pressure from uplift groups.
The Medical Record notes a December 15, 1909 article by Dr. John F. Munsell arguing diet, specifically lime intake, influences pulmonary tuberculosis. It cites Bunman's Alterative and Eckman’s Biterative as treatments, claiming lime content aids cellular nutrition and disease response, with no opiates or habit-forming drugs. Eckman Lab, Philadelphia.
Mrs Deem's mother Caroline Deem is mentioned with Mr Deem to return to Glen Alum soon while Miss Gract stays with grandmother for summer. Mrs LN Crumit and daughter Jene shop in Clarksburg. Miss Garnet Addimeton takes a job on Pike Street. Rev WJ Newton conducts meetings at Baptist church. Pearl Dem back to work after throat operation. Twilight baseball games set for Union Park between West Virginia Business College and Alumni. Omar Talkington and Zelma Talkington visit Salem Welch & Fullerton druggists deliver citywide.
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