Texas Fire Losses 1880 1918 Total and Per Capita Impact
The article calculates Texas fire losses from 1880 to 1918 totaling 137,583,373 in paid losses plus 25 percent for uninsured and property loss 25 percent higher, estimating total fire waste at 336,123,564 and annual average 8,362,142. It compares these figures to population growth from 1.59 million to an estimated 5.0 million, noting per capita losses rising from 1.63 to 3.95 and urging reflection on the societal cost and potential public works funding implications.
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Texas
Texarkana
el Paso
Denison
Galveston
Hayes Healing Honey and Open-Trate Salve Combo
Hayes Healing Honey promises to stop coughing by soothing inflamed throat tissues. A Grove's Open-Trate Salve is included for chest and throat use on children with cold or croup. The carton combines both remedies at 35 cents.
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Hayes
Grove
Hayes Wealing Honey
State seeks end to fire waste and protect school fund
The 1876 Texas constitution created a lasting common school fund from public lands. Records show about 70 million dollars in lands and bonds tied to the fund. The piece urges citizens to recognize fire waste as a duty of organized society and act to prevent further losses.
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General Land Office
Treasury Department
Austin
Herbal remedy claims for torpid liver and digestion
An advertisement claims breath issues, headaches, and poor appetite indicate a torpid liver. It promotes Her bine as a single dependable cure for liver stomach and bowels, reporting energy and cheerfulness with a 60c price. Sold by Dyer Jones. Paper for typewriters offered at 25c per 75 sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer & Jones
One in Ten Wound Care Advice Promotes Borozone Brand
Public notice warns neglect of minor wounds can lead to severe infection or blood poisoning. Recommends disinfecting with liquid Borozone and using Borozone Powder to finish healing. Prices listed: liquid 30 60 1 20 dollars and powder 30 60 cents. Sold by Dyer Jones.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Onto
Emma Grimes
Forbes
Theaford
Thedford
J. W. Davidson
J. H. Biggerstaff
Davidson’s
Sudan
Malester Coal
Gillett Grain Company
THE
House OF Quality
Sora
Detroit
Ford
Detroit, Michigan
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