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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1935
Page
4
Article notes that for 1932, 328 American life insurance companies paid over three billion dollars to policyholders and beneficiaries, with more than two billion going to living holders as endowments and dividends. Kathleen Norris discusses parental duties and securing old age through life insurance and annuities.
A humorous verse mocks life insurance norms with a quip about a spouse receiving a large payout if the insured dies. The piece satirizes policy expectations and early morning prayers about money.
A historical numerical study tracks 100 men from age 25 to 75, showing mortality and wealth outcomes. By death, 82 leave nothing. few become wealthy or self supporting. The passage also notes widows' incomes and dependence rates.
The Journal reports that Washington and community carry more insurance publicity each month than any other Iowa daily. A corps of local insurance workers aims to help the public and may gently press for policies, though many customers later express thanks for the nudge.
The piece argues business life insurance protects three parts of business: capital labor and brains. It suggests brains contribute 80 percent of profits and compares insuring a machine to insuring a key person. It outlines two objectives and how life insurance supports a firm during life and after death. It notes benefits for sole proprietorships partnerships and corporations.
A young couple seeking marriage followed a minister plan to attend evening services and marry at the end. After the sermon the minister invited all who wished to be married to come forward. Thirteen women and one man stepped toward the altar. Be cheerful a green agent can do more business than a blue one.
Kansas City report notes farmers and rural providers push for fire rate credits for on premises telephone alarms. Telephones aid rapid response, reducing losses. cites Macon Georgia data and farm writing agents concerns about discontinued lines. Proposals include direct rate credit, absence charge, or policy warranty tied to telephone usage.
A Washington businessman touts insurance as essential and urges active protection, noting months left to live at ages 25 30 and 40. He defends high pressure sales as a benefit, arguing most people are under insured and that insurance is part of living overhead.
Art Ruebsam has delivered checks totaling over $500 in recent days for people with claims against health and accident policies.
A terse observation notes that it is uncommon for traffic crashes to occur when both motorists pursue the same pedestrian, suggesting shared blame is unusual in such incidents.
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