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Story May 18, 1917

The Daily Commonwealth

Greenwood, Leflore County, Mississippi

What is this article about?

The German American Fire Insurance Company of New York, a major U.S. firm with over $23 million in assets organized in 1872, subscribes $1,000,000 to the government's Liberty Loan bonds, as reported to local agent W. M. Peteet.

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MILLION WORTH OF BONDS.

German American Fire Insurance Company Takes That Much.

The German American Insurance Company of New York, which is one of the largest strictly fire insurance companies, with over $23,000,000 assets, has just entered its subscription for $1,000,000 of the government's "Liberty Loan" bonds, according to word received today by their local agent, Mr. W. M. Peteet.

This company which is neither a branch nor part of any foreign institution, was organized in 1872 under the laws of New York state. Its directors and officers are all Americans; born in the United States and include many of the most prominent citizens and financiers in the country.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Liberty Loan Bond Subscription Insurance Company Fire Insurance New York

What entities or persons were involved?

W. M. Peteet German American Insurance Company

Where did it happen?

New York

Story Details

Key Persons

W. M. Peteet German American Insurance Company

Location

New York

Story Details

The German American Insurance Company subscribes $1,000,000 to Liberty Loan bonds; organized in 1872 with American leadership and $23,000,000 assets.

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