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... average , should have the happiness of maintaining , either in whole or in part , two destitute families besides itself - then we should witness a practical realization of that charity which breathes indeed in every accent of " the meek ...
... average , should have the happiness of maintaining , either in whole or in part , two destitute families besides itself - then we should witness a practical realization of that charity which breathes indeed in every accent of " the meek ...
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... average ten , fifteen , or twenty per cent above the tabular predictions . This excess may continue for many years , and without the loading it might ruin the company . Seven is the average number that may be expected to be thrown by a ...
... average ten , fifteen , or twenty per cent above the tabular predictions . This excess may continue for many years , and without the loading it might ruin the company . Seven is the average number that may be expected to be thrown by a ...
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... average charges of these compa- nies show that about $ 103 20 is the proper allowance . If the premiums for a seven years ' policy were treated in the same manner the excess would be fully as large a percentage over the method of net ...
... average charges of these compa- nies show that about $ 103 20 is the proper allowance . If the premiums for a seven years ' policy were treated in the same manner the excess would be fully as large a percentage over the method of net ...
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... average . The aban- donment of their policies by the strong and the hearty , and the purchase of such by the company , makes the mortality among the older members much above the average . These two influences are of great importance ...
... average . The aban- donment of their policies by the strong and the hearty , and the purchase of such by the company , makes the mortality among the older members much above the average . These two influences are of great importance ...
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... Average ........ CHANCES OF DYING IN ONE YEAR . By the actuaries ' During the first year of During the second year of Several years after table . assurance . assurance . assurance . .00778 .00414 .00769 .00815 .00842 .. .00482 .00857 ...
... Average ........ CHANCES OF DYING IN ONE YEAR . By the actuaries ' During the first year of During the second year of Several years after table . assurance . assurance . assurance . .00778 .00414 .00769 .00815 .00842 .. .00482 .00857 ...
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