Largest life insurance policy paid in 1914 by Vanderbilt
The 1914 distribution of life insurance in the United States and Canada totaled 686.7 million, a record high. Geo. W. Vanderbilt held the year’s largest policy at 1.6 million, with premiums paid of 595 thousand over 17 years. Major state and city claims followed, including Wilbur A. McNeill in Iowa and sizable payments to Des Moines, Davenport, and other towns.
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United States
Canada
Dargest
Geo. W. Vanderbilt
Washington, D.C
Vanderbilt
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Wilbur A. McNeill
William L. Reed
Tiss Moines
Waterloo
Edmond E. Manhard
Des Moines
Davenport
Sioux City
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Chief Price Active for Forty Years
Clinton June 9 Thomas Price of the fire department marked forty years of service. His father helped spark city fire protection in 1865, with funds for buckets and ladders. Price joined the First Ward Company in 1876 and led both volunteer and paid departments, with leadership roles in state and international fire associations.
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Clinton
Thomas Price
Richard Price
Tom Price
First Ward
Des Moines
Dubuqui
Sioux City
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Price
Iowa State Fireman’s Association
International Fire Chiefs’ Association of the World
Cedar Falls area notes and events from June 9
Forty years ago Cedar Falls area notes report population figures for Cedar Falls township and city at 4 498. iMpuls Central discusses a 10 mile track plan between Dubuque and Iowa Falls. July Fourth plans advance with Mayor Lichly to preside. Infant child of M Ricker buried. Weather cool for corn. P H A Lane memories with fresh strawberries. Illinois Central workers return after June 1 strike. committee visits Chicago, wage cuts explained. George Wells grows 3 000 acres of corn. Judge Marble 500 acres. Sheriff Hayzlett content. no prisoners in county. County board approves 10 cents bounty for grey gophers and 5 cents for striped squirrels for 60 days.
May arrests fill list as 26 held in town report
Marshal Klingaman's May arrest report shows twenty six people taken into custody with twenty four for intoxication and two for disturbing the peace. Several community events are noted including weddings and a graveside gathering.
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Klingaman
New Dreadnought Arizona to Slip From New York Yard
The Arizona, the fourth U S battleship built at New York Navy Yard, will take water mid June. It will be nearly twice as long as the Indiana, with a main battery of twelve 14 inch guns and twenty two 5 inch rifles, plus superior range and speed. It surpasses earlier ships in size, armament, and power, matching capabilities of sister ship Pennsylvania and the Oregon in battleship design.
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Washington
Arizona
New York Navy Yard
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Newport News
Oregon
Santiago
United States
New York
Connecticut
Florida
Arizona and California Dreadnoughts Planned for Navy
Large ship details include New York keel laying for the California, the electrically driven superdreadnought, with Arizona set at 27 000 tons displacement and 600 feet length. Arizona priced around 16 million total with earlier costs, while California will be heavier and faster, cost about 16 000 000 plus equipment. Also notes Kisselcar mileage record claims by Martin Fassel of St. Louis with few replacements needed.
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Acuinet
New York
Arizona
Texas
Pennsylvania
Navy Department
California
Kisseliwar
KisselKar
Martin Fassel
St. Louis
Fassel
Starving Crowds Besiege Palace in Mexico City
June 9 reports from Mexico City describe ten thousand people outside the Chamber of Deputies amid chaotic scenes as hungry crowds surge through galleries floors and tribunes. The Red Cross aids women and children while soldiers fire over their heads. Officials say treaty terms are unclear and aid for the winter is dire as relief efforts struggle to meet demand.
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Mesteo City
Vn Gas
Dhun of Deputies
Mieb
Red Cross
Monks Arrested After Spy Hots At Ab Monastery
Five monks from the Demons monastery were arrested after the precinct was swarmed by soldiers. Authorities say a night flash was seen over the sun and a connection suspicion tied to the monks. Citizens tried to attack the monastery but police rescued them. The incident prompted a wartime martial court appearance.
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Wari
Jiaby
Jind Bee
Tere Ware
Bart
Arresia
Hart
Trilhey
Three Year Old Healed by Quaker Herb Extract Claims
A Cedar Falls reader reports that little Marie Hoffer suffered feverish spells, poor sleep, cramps, and digestive issues for over a year. After using Quaker Herb Extract, Marie improved dramatically with better sleep, appetite, energy, and health, prompting a recommendation for other children with stomach liver kidney or blood troubles. The ad lists prices, bottles, and local drug stores offering the remedies.
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Marie Hoffer Io
Jos. N. Hoffer
Gable Street
Alek
Bulm
Hansen & Pleteher Drug Store
East Fourth Street
Cedar Falla
Cedar Talis Drug Co
Worm infection weakness in animals linked to disease risk
William Sass Sr of Waterloo cites worm-free, vigorous stock resisting disease while worm-infected stock suffer and recover slowly. He endorses SAL-CARBOO stock feed, claiming calves and bags prosper and offering a trial without upfront cost to prove its value on readers’ farms.
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William Sass, Sr
Waterloo
Tasaya
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Grundy County
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Henry Moeller
Happel
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Washington Comfort Shoes
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