Insurance Department Bill Creates State Insurance Commissioner
The Iowa legislature debates creating a state insurance commissioner appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. The bill, backed by Senator Jamison, would require a $3500 salary and a $100000 bond, with term limits and a focus on regulating insurers and fraternal societies while reforming licensing under the new school exam law.
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Jamisor
Clarke County
Itee
Jamison
Iowa
Nepal
Insurance law amendment lets auditor hire actuary
The assembly signed by the governor yesterday approves an amendment to the insurance laws authorizing the auditor to employ an actuary at a salary of 300 dollars a year instead of 2000. George Gallarno.
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Sembly
George Gallarno
Knights of Fythias urge support for lodge officers
The article calls all members to aid lodge officers, noting officers work long hours to serve the order. It cites 31 uniform rank companies in California with over 1,000 members, and says Ohio has the strongest Buckeye jurisdiction with over 75,000 in good standing. British Columbia also has a 41 member uniform rank. It stresses sociability to strengthen the order and boost member enthusiasm.
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California
Ohio
Buckeye Rau
British Columbia
Patriarchal Branch Urged by Odd Fellows Leader
A Sovereign Odd Fellow writer argues true Odd Fellows should pursue Patriarchal branch learning and moral development. St Paul prepares for the Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting next September. California sends over 500000 by various Odd Fellow bodies. Iowa reports 1462 net membership gain. Oklahoma home slated at about 25000. Sweden's lodge system totals thirty three lodges and about 3000 members.
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Odd Fellow
Odd Fellowship
Brethren of St. Paul, Minn
Sovereign Grand Lodge
California
Iowa
Oklahoma
Order
Sweden
The Only Thing to Do. Teacher and Ark Question
A fragment from the Brooklyn Eagle records a joke dialogue about an ark and umbrellas. The exchange features a teacher asking who went into the ark and Bobby replying that everyone would have needed an umbrella.
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The
Ark
Bobby
Brooklyn
Eagie
Weather forecasting to be possible yearly forecast
University of Chicago address by Frank H. Bigelow head of the US Weather Bureau division of records outlines a theory that a yearly weather forecast may soon be possible with accuracy near current predictions. He cites sun activity and sun spots as the main drivers of meteorological changes.
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University of Chicago
Frank H. Bigelow
Division of Records
United States Weather Bureau
Department
Bigelow
Chicago
Egoism of Authors Sparks Library Contention
Miss Cayenne notes that only a few literary men become rich. She adds that if a writer amassed wealth to found libraries he would limit readers to his own books, a view echoed in a Washington Star comment about authors’ fortunes and access to literature.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Did Anyone Read Your Writings Says Artist and Poet
The artist asks if anyone reads the writings and the poet replies that every editor in the country has read them. The exchange highlights a clash between artistic expression and editorial scrutiny.
Three Epochs In A Woman Life Promote Health Advice
Three stages of a woman's life are Womanhood motherhood and Change of Life. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as preventive and curative for female health issues. Letters from Mrs. George Walters and Mrs. Elva Barber Edwarda are cited as testimonials. The promo invites women to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
George Walters
Woodlawn, Ill
Pinkham
Elva Barber Edwarda
Cathlamet
Wash
Mia. Pinkham
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Fashionable Men Embrace Colorful 1907 Bloomers at Chicago Convention
The Custom Tailors' Association, at its 27th annual meet in Chicago, announces bold 1907 men’s styles with bright waistcoats and rainbow-hued fabrics. Coats mid length and "Peg tops" banished. designers compare masculine attire to dirigibles, promising lively Easter dress. A notice notes a Tipton sale of 20 to 25 farm horses on Saturday February 2 1907.
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Custom Tailors’ Association
Auditorium Annex Hotel
Chicago
Joseph
Association
Tipton
Lem. Cherry
Chas. Brown
St. T. Reynolds
Wise counsel from the south promises cure with bitters
J R Blankenship of Beck Tennessee touts Electric Bitters as a cure for back and kidney trouble after claiming initial relief and full recovery. Advertisement notes sale at Stewart's Pharmacy priced 50 cents.
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J. R. Blankenship
Beck, Tenn
Ae Eg
Stewart’s Pharmaty
Rice
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