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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1934
Page
4
A columnist argues modern insurance enables rapid rebuilding after fires. Citing ancient Sodom and Gomorrah as examples, the piece notes biblical cities were not rebuilt, while Washington’s Temple Building demonstrates that coverage supports a swift, improved reconstruction.
Mrs Vrances McCoy Cherry urges windstorm coverage citing large potential damages from storms and auto accidents. Insurance editor S W Kaster notes yearly property losses but argues windstorm coverage remains essential as standard fire policies do not cover windstorm related fire damage.
Guidance on how to protect yourself during a windstorm. Run northward or toward the northwest as the storm approaches. Tornadoes typically travel from southwest to northeast. In a frame house seek the southwest corner of the basement for safety. A frame house may be lifted from its foundation.
Des Moines based Iowa National Fire Insurance Company represented locally by C. V. Crull has settled numerous sizable claims quickly this month and last. The White Yard fire and residences of Geo. F. McDaniel Drug Store Kenneth Carris and John Applegate were all handled generously and without delay.
Need More Life Washington April 24 1934 Letter to the Editor advocates life insurance as a steady long term savings plan. S. W. Kaster, Farmers Union Insurance Company agent from Des Moines, Washington County, urges young men to buy more life insurance and endure fewer financial depressions.
The piece cautions that no two fire losses are alike and what worked years ago may fail now. It warns against relying on outdated advice or a court expert who overreaches. Even seasoned lawyers verify past decisions before offering guidance.
A local newspaper sketch profiles insurance professionals in the area. Frances McCoy Cherry notes wide experience and lists agents Clark Eldridge, Vernon Crull, Rodney Davis, Grant, Gulluith, Griffith, Horak Paul, Raster S W E, Kennedy Charles, and Jemley Yard, with firms and coverage including life auto fire and windstorm.
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