This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1894 Excerpt: ... aged. A fair proportion have pay They are not supported as from clubs in temporary illness, they should be. Every miner contributes to the Provident Fund, giving relief after accident, or compensation to the family in case of death by accident. Insurance agencies are much used; the worse the times, the more regular ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1894 Excerpt: ... aged. A fair proportion have pay They are not supported as from clubs in temporary illness, they should be. Every miner contributes to the Provident Fund, giving relief after accident, or compensation to the family in case of death by accident. Insurance agencies are much used; the worse the times, the more regular the payments. The large Benefit Societies giving relief in sickness have many members. Public-house clubs are numerous, and though not an unmixed good are an effort to provide for sickness, Ac. Many save money and invest it in cottages or "securities." Lack of P.O. facilities largely prevents the use of the P.O. Savings Bank, and higher interest is desired. The number of local victims in the "Liberator" crash was large, the thrifty having been induced to invest by a Baptist preacher acting as agent. Children help with much willingness; where they contribute a fixed sum through the Guardians, this by no means always represents the full amount of help given; relatives not legally liable also assist; the tie of kinship is very strong in the district. Those not in receipt of relief are also often helped, in some cases by regular allowances, but it is difficult to find out the amount. Church, Chapel, And Organized Charity. Very little organized help. Kindness is shown or help given by Church and Chapel in cases of special need. In one or two parishes charities do something. These charities are somewhat intermittent and uncertain in their help. Churches and Chapels alike find it hard to get funds to cope with the needs of an increasing population, and little help can be given the poor. Exceptional distress rouses special sympathy. A charitable bequest (now 05 a year from rent of land), for relief of the poor not on the rates, ...
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Add this copy of The Aged Poor in England and Wales to cart. $24.01, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of The Aged Poor in England and Wales to cart. $25.21, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1894 by Macmillan.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Clean text; gilt text on spine; age toned; light foxing; edges worn; blind stamping; backstrip torn; Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Aged Poor in England and Wales to cart. $29.02, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1894 by Macmillan.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Navy board cover with gilt lettering on the spine. top, fore and bottom edges all edgeworn and untrimmed. Inside cover pages stained and loose with small rips. Pencil/pen markings on contents page. Occassional page dog-eared. Pencil marking on pages throughout Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1100grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Aged Poor in England and Wales to cart. $34.31, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of The Aged Poor in England and Wales to cart. $54.38, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1894 by Macmillan.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. 8vo, blue cloth binding, gilt lettering on backstrip, shelfwear, pages clean, text clear Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN:
