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Image Description:
Illustration of two hands shaking. Dark blue background and gold text. Green drawing of leaves on left, white and gold book below, cornucopia in black and white on right.
Back Paper / Back Info:
Made by Cruver Manufacturing Co. Chicago, IL. Union bug stamp.
Curl Text:
Cruver MFG Co. Chicago
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Additional Information:
The letters stand for "Modern Brotherhood of America, Fraternal Beneficiary Society," which was a society organized and incorporated in the state of Iowa during the 1890s. it offered a "duofold protection" plan which covered life insurance and provided a modest savings plan for old age. The MBA's headquarters were in Tipton, IA and Mason City, IA until its merger with the Independent Order of Foresters.
Catalog ID:
CL0056
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