Supreme Court Sustains Woreage In Rates For Fraternal Union
The Supreme Court of Washington affirms the Knights of Maccabees of the World in raising assessment rates to meet new limits under state law. The ruling upholds mutual obligations among members, noting no vested contract right to unchanged rates and stressing collective responsibility to fund benefits and maintain solvency amid changing by laws and regulatory pressures.
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Knights OF ‘Macca
Supreme, Court OF the Tate OF Washington
Supreme Court
State of Washington
Knights of Maccabous
Lepanndt
Supreme ¢ Court of the
Washington
Thomas
Sissuiemts
False Theories About Fraternal Benefit Societies
A court critique notes fraternal beneficiary societies were built on false assumptions and self-deception. It cites early misbeliefs by promoters and members, compares risk to horse in road, and questions the value and sustainability of these plans as costs escalate with aging members. The piece discusses member liabilities, policy payouts, and the impracticality of promises used to attract participants.
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Beluiga
Hs Cart
Ile Byon
The New Blood Theory in Fraternal Insurance Debates
A court examines the new blood theory in fraternal life insurance, noting that mortality tables and experience testing risk growth after age 34. It discusses whether increasing assessments to cover future maturities is justified, balancing reserve funds against member costs and solvency concerns.
Endowment Policy Change Disputed In Court
The plaintiff argued the contract was violated when his insurance shifted from a 70 year endowment to a straight life policy. The court did not concede the point but noted some authorities support eliminating the 70 year endowment feature.
Insurance Code Limits Fraternal Society Rates in Washington
A court ruling discusses that members cannot demand refunds if the society has not repudiated its contract and continues to operate. It notes by laws fixing rates must align with mortality tables and state statutes. delays in compliance may lead to winding up the society, but the objective remains the certainty of paying certificates without exceedance of mortuary-based costs.
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OLD Line Company
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New York
Sevictios
Matubhers
Iméiubers
Associaton
Socieit
Axporiden
Ds Sonnl
Atrael
Matiel Insurance
Ty Las
Hathedeticienes
State of Washington
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State of
Fraternal Congress
Local Family News Notes From Historic Correspondence
A dense fragment from a country correspondence page lists numerous local family visits and social ties. Names like Mes. and Mr. appear beside households including Montgomery, Heather, Dri Moogtley, and Wilburn, with Sundays and Saturdays described as times for dinners, visits, and informal gatherings. The text also references Omaha, Nebraska, and Franklin County, noting travel and neighborly connections across multiple households.
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Histon
Dan Boeeh
Aly
Tonz Montgomery
Elmer
Elmer A Yal Family Abd Meyini, Mrs. Daterihyley and Llayi
Woyrtle
Thelua
Elory Lal
Ay Mors
Heisler
Heather
Gud Wid
Aids Abe Wan
Taya Frente
Mars
Wesley
Petr
Mes
Dri Moogtley
Nettie
Baga
Willan
Tuuyrelabaang
Ald Bessiv
Ole Dour
Wil Fascia
Bertha Byelie
Kat Sandove
Wilburn's
Deay
Migs
Abia
Tahaan Poante Thedy
Corea
Kwan’ Deay
Everett Peues
Bo Shackhane
Siew
Stine Tawreneg
Amosy
Phar ¢ Rae
Filburn
Alfie
Shaler
Felks
County
W.H. Posimay
Violet’ Avele
Ane
Chasee
Dan
Shang Amos
Eloy
Patchy Local Social Notes Span A Week Of Visits
The fragmentary items list visits and gatherings among families and neighbors. Mentions include Mrs Harvison at But, the Smutasi family at their home, and many other unnamed events. Several names appear with places such as Lecompion, Vopeku, and Praker, noting Sunday and Saturday social visits and church activities.
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Tout
Fraker
Lee
Eli Mr. Ormal
Tloddon
Henry Gelling
Gretehen
Aids
Collins
Mas. Bor
Jos Lally
Rhymond Wort
Vopeku
Midland Kansas Social Notes Preserve Local Faces
Fragmentary OCR yields a Midland Kansas social page with mentions of Miss Clara Siewii returning to her show, Mrs Henry Praker spending time in Lawrence, and Mrs C D Rist plus others visiting or hosting on weekend. Names appear incomplete or garbled.
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Clara ‘Siewii
Midland
Kansas
Louise
Steinbring
Jess
Abs
Henry Praker
Lawrence
Ake
Harle Collins
Guitine
C.D. Rist
Ehner Sytee
Dance at Connoles Weekend Sparks Busy Night
A lively Saturday night event at Connoles drew a well attended crowd. Eugene Lavin and family hosted dinner at the Bidinger home with Mrs and Mrs Murphy's kin visiting. Numerous locals including Lena Walskuhte and Anna Murphy attended shows in Topeka, while a Needle Craft club met and discussed seasonal recipes and vegetables.
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A. Bidin
Lester Rake
Eugene
Baevin
Deskin
Bidinger
Mike
Murphy
Will Mure
Georephy
Ehghteen
Allef
Lawrence
Lottie
August Walte
Fred Déskin
Springhill
Kansas
Saternoon
Lena Walskuhte
North Jafwrence
Harry Rake
Henry Diestetf
Bass Woodhard
Topeka
Anna Murphy
Will
Ethel
Jonr Fat
Eorge Miller
Sam Buchheim
Ethel Schoex
Mac
Bonnie Buchhein
Rath Buchhein
Tom Anderson
Shel Kroige
Cooree Anderson
Stuth Risen
Will Nuffer
Sophie Brechvnew
Butlera
Cher Wilder
Obenad Hone
Martha Bidinger
Royer Nieharls
Lisl
Miss Rath Eriksen
Chartlie Navier
Levis
Rambert
Mx Wildenbrand
Geo. Shiw
Johré Sii
Nene Tech
Lola & Aw
Ose
Alberts
Derson
Ie Wanger
Mary
Ry Rake
Sulzen
Myrtle. Bidims
Charles
Sulzaty
Murjihy
Donald
Pearl
New York Savings Reach Two Million Holders
In New York, about two million people hold money in savings, reflecting broad financial participation. Analysts note rising deposits suggest cautious consumer behavior and stable banking.
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