Insurance payouts hit 686 thousand in 1914 war noted
The Insurance Press reports 686,700,000 paid in 1914 claims and benefits in the United States and Canada. Death claims and endowments rose amid wartime stress. Largest U S payment was 1,000,000 to George W. Vanderbilt. Illinois top sum 234,000 for Albert H. Veeder in Chicago. Madison County towns saw 95,250 at Alton and 20,250 at Alhambra. City notes discuss county pauper charges and Collinsville license requirements for outside merchants.
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The
Insurance Press
United States
Canada
George W. Vanderbilt
Washington, D. C
Albert H. Veeder
Chicago
Madison County
Alton
Alhambra
Long Distance Tourists Favor Old National Road Through Troy
A flood of automobile tourists from the east passed through Troy this week via the Old National road toward the Panama Exposition in California. Despite boasts of the Lincoln Trail, the Big Four Trail, and other routes, the Old National road remains the preferred path for transcontinental travel.
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Troy
Panama Exposition
California
Weather and jokes mix in light town column
The piece jokes about rainfall, predicts a dry two months ahead, notes Independence Day falls on a Sunday with varied observances, and mentions a local wedding. It observes the summer solstice and days lengthening earlier, then adds quips about punctuality and a town knocker's service. It ends with a pun on carving your fortunes while not gouging others.
Home Town Building in the Middle West
A Call editorial argues depopulation of rural Iowa and neighboring states harms local economies and morals. It urges towns to adopt policies that keep young people at home, invites reader suggestions, and previews ongoing discussion including a note on Mrs. A R Canfield’s Warren Illinois visit.
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Middle West
United States
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Rocky Mountains
Call
A. R. Canfield
Warren
Chicago
Linotype Upgrades Spark County Papers
Ben Jarvis of the Troy Call installs a modern No 15 Linotype, praised for its speed and quality. Reports from Edwardsville Intelligencer and Republican note the shift to the machine, with Edwardsville's editor planning a first class shop and Highland Journal humorously lauding Jarvis while joking about a mosquito remedy.
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Paramount County
Highland Journal
Edwardsville
Helvetia
Saline
Ben Jarvis
Troy
Marine
Troy Call
Jarvis
Benjamin W. Jarvis
W. L. Nicodemus
Ben W. Jarvis
Jarvis Boy
Unknown historical dialogue fragment
Convalescent speaker reports improved health and compares current condition to prior illness. The exchange includes archaic phrasing about being as well as before and expresses gratitude while noting past severity. The text preserves a conversational tone and historical language features.
West Pocket Essays by George Fitch on Holland
George Fitch extols Holland as a waterlogged yet sturdy nation climate and canal rich. He notes its below sea level vast landscape, windmills, cheese, and thriving ports while humorously exaggerating population density and fish voting. He recalls Holland’s seafaring power, dykes, and ties to early English language origins, ending with a note of national pride.
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Holland
North Sea
United States Senate
United States
Spain
Cuba
Friesland
A Dog’s Creed and Humble Faith in Loyalty
A collection of verses celebrating dogs devotion and virtue, contrasting true loyalty with showy affection, and honoring the dog’s unspoken creed. Includes quips and anecdotes about dogs, humans, and shared meals, plus a promotional note for Dr King’s New Discovery cough remedy.
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Dr. King
Fragmentary remark on liberty patience and a catfish report
A fragmentary line discusses what can be achieved with liberty and patience, mentioning a catfish report as part of the incomplete context. The text appears as a stray quote fragment without a clear event, date, or full attribution.
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B. W. Jarvis
Ilinois
Kinloch
Collinsville
Jupiter Pluvius
Bush
Alice Mudd
Sparta
Belleville
Matthew
George Fitch
Phact, Phun and
Cy Warman
Grand Trunk
Warman
Harper’s Weekly
Paint Rockway
Bill
Gornet Bros
Saity
First National Bank
Edwardsville, Ill
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S
Henry Traves, Pres
George W. Meyer
J. F. Keshner
George Kalbfleisch
V. Crossman
Tebavere
August Dierking
Madison
Iinois
A. D
Harry J. Dierking
John B. Coppinger
J. R
Troy Garage
Amosd
Hayes
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