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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1934
Page
4
The Chicago Herald-Examiner notes that about 45,000 deaths in the U S last year followed policy lapses the year before. It argues keeping life insurance in force protects dependents and could have paid roughly 37 million dollars, urging timely premium payments despite tough times.
The notice praises savings offered to policyholders in 194 percent terms within a special advertisement. It notes representation of Employers' Mutual Casualty Company since 1925. It highlights non assessable standard policies backed by over 1.3 million dollars in liquid assets for automobile owners in the community.
The monthly insurance section carries a special letter from Lemley & Yard. Next month C. V. Crull will contribute and the following month Ray Whitehead of Prudential. Then Frances McCoy Cherry will publish. A large number of letters were received in the contest and the winner is announced today.
C A Art Ruebsam a regular participant helping with the insurance section cannot supply special material this month as he dedicates his corn crop to chinch bugs and now plants 20 acres of soy beans and 40 acres of buckwheat delaying insurance calls. Craftsman announces a straight accident policy with a reasonable premium. Last week Ruebsam received many claims prompting Vic Brooks from Des Moines to speed payments totaling 2523 dollars without claim blanks.
A policy of Windstorm Insurance covers direct loss or damage to building or contents from tornado or windstorm. If the roof is blown off or walls doors or windows blown in, water rain or snow entering through the opening is also covered.
A brief advertisement touts a cheap auto coverage package offering disaster protection including tornado cyclone windstorm Haiti earthquake explosion and water damage with miscellaneous coverage.
A discussion on rising Workmen's Compensation costs due to mechanization and safer practices. Accidents are caused and can be prevented, with safety measures boosting efficiency. Reducing causes lowers injuries, downtime, and inefficiency, as shown by industrial experience and case examples.
General and district insurance agents say they are. Men who have traveled extensively over the country in the interests of insurance companies agree that Washington is good insurance territory. The people here are described as having an underlying inefficiency that will show as physical injury and continually as decreased production and higher expenses.
A local insurance representative notes communities vary in insurance knowledge and that Washington is seen as insurance minded. Iowa Fire Marshal John Strohm warns fireworks pose risks this year, urging cautious celebration for neighbors and self. A Yale bankruptcy study links many failures to auto accident judgments.
Dry conditions raise fire risk for Fourth of July celebrations. Officials warn sparks from fireworks and outdoor events could ignite wildlands and structures. Residents urged to follow local rules and have fire suppression measures ready.
Bruce Barton argues life insurance remains solid in hard times. He cites policyholder numbers, rising payouts, and growing company assets from 1929 to 1933, noting investments in government bonds and mortgages reflect public wealth and security.
A vintage style warning compares Noahs Ark and modern autos to stress the need for leak proof insurance. It emphasizes foresight to avoid loss of life and property and notes that cheaper rates create holes in coverage.
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