Episode 108: Where Are They Now? The Disappearance of Mutual Aid Societies.
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The History of Tantine Insurance
Fraternal societies are part of a menu of different things that Americans use to provide for social welfare. Tantine insurance was the leading form of life insurance at the turn of the century. It was banned by the government, essentially banned by the state legislatures. One of the results of wiping out tantine insurance is you are tying people increasingly to two sources for social welfare: The government and company fringe benefits.
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