Women’s Life Insurance Sparks Debate Across Nations
A New York women’s life insurance inquiry cites rising female policy uptake from 6 to 60 percent over years. Discussions reference mortality differences, with authorities noting women live longer and referencing Swedes, English actuaries, and intercontinental interest in expanded female life coverage.
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Amatt
Women's Inureance Company
New York City
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Central America
Gorman
Washington
Boson
Chicago
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Wargonton
Dr. Price
Hiret
Clint Uere
Hiram
Griffith Daving
Wall
John Polathow
England
Hhia
Fowler
Government Aviuary of
Some Historical Canes From Ancient Times and Customs
Fragmentary notes describe canes used as punishment in old towns with a Mayor's cane and iron or silver head. The text traces cane lore from Spain to early church readers, deacons, and traditions of the Irish with blackthorn sticks. Diverse origins and uses are touched, including symbolic and practical roles.
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America
the &Prnian
Wad Hitrady Iil
Carcf
Eight Handsome Canes Spark Street Fashion in Albany
Reported from Broadway at lunch, two tall slender girls stride with carved ebony canes, one crowned with a ivory bead, ribbons fluttering, as Albany watchers note a new fashion. The piece documents public curiosity, style intrigue, and the social reaction to a striking accessory trend.
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Albany
Broadway
Albany Express
London
Perham
Cantue Tatel- Mxence Deer Saga Sparks Dog Feud
A curious hunt tale describes two dogs disputing a deer claim on shore. One dog starts the deer and its rival dog reacts with anger. The tester suggests the hunter’s dog is master, while the informer argues the deer was started by the dog that laid by it. The story ends with the dogs’ instincts proven along the river.
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Doctor
Walt
Geo
Cigar output drops as cigarettes rise in New York
The Cigarmakers Journal notes August cigar production reached 61,185,487, down from 74,493,100 in the prior August, a drop of 5,217,668. Since January 1, 1888 New York produced 406,178,019 cigars, 14,028,587 fewer than the same period in 1887. The piece laments cigarette popularity growing while cigars decline. It adds a brief oddity about Asbury Park with long bindings and rabbit-like bonds.
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Cigarmakers Journal
New York
From Contagious to Infectious Bikenans in Health Note
A Victorian style explainer distinguishes contagious and infectious diseases with examples such as plague, cholera, yellow fever and smallpox. It outlines practical guidance: plague requires isolation, cholera permits activity away from the infected area, and yellow fever demands leaving the region despite cleanliness efforts.
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Tina Amunsun Coan
Chautauquan
Pearls Found in Kentucky Attract Attention Across State
Louisville Courier Journal reports that Kentucky limestone beds yield valuable pearls in Ware Ron, Logan, Christian and other counties. Geologist John Proctor works to develop the resource, noting many pearls are overlooked by locals who prize them as mere curios.
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Kentucky
America
John Re Proctor
Mastown Kentucky
Wareron
Logan
Christian
Hart
Allen and
Boyle
Louisville Couriet- Journal
Seven Suggestions for Thom Farmarm to Save Dollars
Grain storage ideas describe placing a grain-bin above a rock feeding area with a hopper-bottom and extending spout and slide choke valve. The text notes vegetables' growth often reduces quantity and quality and ends with a May comment about compliments to someone named Hol.
Senator Colquitt Speech Before Christmas Trip to Georgia
Washington on December 24 1888 Senator Colquitt stated that if George Harrison was seeking respectability he should focus on conduct and reputation rather than chatter as he prepared to leave for Chetiie Mas in Georgia for the holiday period.
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Washington
Georgia
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