Jake Preus Talks on Insurance at Willmar Club
The Willmar Commercial Club heard Hon. J. A. O. Preus, State Insurance Commissioner, speak on insurance. Invited by Judge Gilbert, Preus addressed a crowded room, delivering practical observations and humor while criticizing high fire-related taxes and noting the national per capita fire loss.
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Willmar Commercial Club
J. A. O. Preus
T. O. Gilbert
Commercial Club
Preus
Willmar
Minnesota
United States
Fires and insurance costs in Minnesota and Europe compared
The text compares per capita fire losses across countries, notes U S burn and preventive spending totaling around half a billion annually, and criticizes carelessness and over-insurance. It highlights a Minnesota Dakota Inspection Company acting as an independent rating bureau that aligns rates across stock companies.
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England
Ireland
Norway
France
Germany
Europe
United States
Minnesota
Minnesota and Dakota Inspection Company
Fire insurance rates spark state appeal in Minnesota
An analysis lauds township mutual fire insurance for saving farmers millions while showing urban bias in loss ratios. It urges residents to appeal to the state insurance commissioner over rate discrimination and outlines the cost structure of stock versus mutual companies. The club reports on Swine Breeders event planning, boulevard tree planting, and garden contest progress with brief remarks from Hon. J. N. Johnson.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Duluth
Township Mutual Fire
Township Mutuals
E. C. Wellin
Jos. O. Estrem
W. B. Lawson
Swine Breeder's Association
Willmar
Welln
Foster
J. N. Johnson
Canby
Long Lake May events and local visits noted
Long Lake report lists May 4 to May 9 social gatherings and visits. Misaea Muriel and Ruth Carlson entertain the Mission Band Saturday after noon and evening. Miss Alma Martinson called at J Larsen's last Thursday. Mrs. David Swenson visited Willmar. Mrs. Jordan Peterson visiting Halvor Shipstead in Willmar. Hannah Thorpe called at Netland's. Hannah Chelmen from Georgeville visited. Second county exams held at Lake View school. Ladies' Aid to meet at Halvor Nilsen's. Mrs. G. J. Bratberg visited Willmar. Lillie Larsen helping with housework. Plus a gift vote for a minister from New York Five and Ten Cent Store with a display of 1847 Rogers Bros silverware. voting runs May 1 to May 30.
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Long Lake
Misaea Muriel
Ruth Carlson
Mission Band
Alma Martinson
J. Larsen
David Swenson
Willmar
Jordan Peterson
Halvor Shipstead
Hannah Thorpe
Netland
New York
Rogers Bros
Kandiyohi
East Dovre
Eagle Lake
Carrol Backlund
E. B. Gynild
Old People’s Home
Arnold Bakken
Bennie Glarum
Christ Bakken
Walter Bakken
Leslie Baklund
Olson
Evea. Sven
Ryden
Atwater
Ladies’ Aid Society
August Norman
Amy Lindberg
Y. P
Dist
Johnson
Person
Beckville
Florence Olson
Phoebe Bengtson
Anson's
Ed Hitch
Andrew Eastlund
J. HE. Johnson and Sons
Lake Lillian
J. Swenson
Hjalthar Nordstrom
Obituary notices and local society items from May events
Mrs. Hallquist of this city died at her daughter’s home May 2 at age 72 from heart failure. Funeral at the Lindquist home May 7. Katie Hamann, 19, died May 4 after long illness. services at her home and St. John’s Church May 7. Epworth League notes elect officers. May 17 as League day, and Minneapolis District convention plans. Bethel YPS and Nest Lake events listed with program details and invitations. Nordal Botnen wedding mentioned.
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Sven J. Hallquist
Hallquist
Otto Lindquist
Sven
Lindquist
Katherine Hamann
Katie
Ernest
Johanna Hamann
Kandiyohi
Ella Hamann
St. John’s Church
M. B. Michaelson
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Epworth League of
Oak Park
Arthur Magnuson
Theo. Livingstone
Enoch Forsberg
Ethel Thompson
Arthur Thompson
Vernon Swenson
Ivar Thompson
Theodor Livingstone
Minneapolis
Red Wing
Norwegian Play to Be Given Soon at Seminary Hall
The Norwegian play Peter og Inger by Schulze will be staged at Seminary Hall on Tuesday evening May 19 by an amateur local cast to benefit the Norwegian Centennial Mindegave fund. Cast includes Knud Hanson Alma Syvertson Inger Edith Estrem Peter Edwin Kiland Amerikaneren Norman Tallakson Lars John Dale. The Normaandenes Sangforening will perform songs and John S. Dale will recite Terje Viken.
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Peter Og Inger
Schulze
Seminary Hall
Mindegave” Fund
Knud Hanson
Tolo Mor Hanson
Alma Syvertson
Inger
Ee Seeesess
Edith Estrem
Peter -Edwin Kiland
Church notices mix of services and meetings in town
First Church of Christ Scientist lists Adam and Fallen Man sermon with Sunday and midweek services and a ladies aid meeting. Lutheran Free and Norwegian LutheranSynod notices outline English evening services and speakers from Augsburg Seminary. Salvation Army and Western Dovre Y P S announce weekly meetings with refreshments and invitations, with details on times and hosts.
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First Church OF Christ Scientist
Fallen Man
Lutheran Free
St. John’s Y. P. S
Martin Nelson
John O. Eyren
Augsburg Seminary
Gynild
St. John’s Church
Ladies’ Society
Receiver Appointed for Sterling Securities in New London
Robert Jamison of Brooks and Jamison was named receiver for Sterling Securities Corp at 233-336 Andrus Building by Judge Wilbur F. Booth. Complainants Hannah Monson Smithson and Monson accuse the firm of stock purchases aimed at funding a planned New London bank. J. J. Wise is president. H. J. Tremaine and Axel A. Eberhart have reportedly resigned from key posts.
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Robert Jamison
Brooks
J. J. Wise
Sterling Securities Corporation
H. J. Tremaine
Axel A. Eberhart
Wise
Western American
Mpls
Local school and community notices from East Dovre May events
East Dovre reports include high school class meetings and exams results, staff changes, and upcoming commencements. Notables: Ruth Rademacher to teach German English and Music, Cowling invited to deliver May 29 commencement, Litchfield beat by 12 4. various club meetings and social events at Eagle Lake and Willmar area. Multiple short items on students, teachers, meetings, and local activities through May 14.
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Kerkhoven
Harold Styles
Esther Schutte
Cobb, Wise
Central Building
Nelson
Baird
New London
H. L. Popenoe
McNelly
Litchfield
Mies Ruth Rademacher
Renville High School
Cowling
Carleton Cok Jleze
Girls’ Athletic Association
Boys’ Athletic Association
Luge Line Townsites Planned Westward to Montevideo
A. D. Schendel of Holloway, president of the Union Townsite Company, announces the Luce electric line will reach as far west as Clara City by year end. The Union company will control townsites from Thorpe west to Montevideo, while Thorpe and eastern towns will be managed by Col. March of Litchfield. Locations near Big Kandiyohi Lake and Prinsburg are to be platted with lots sold soon. Community notices follow with church, social, and school updates.
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Luce Electric
Clara City
A. D. Schendel
Holloway
City
Mr. Schendel
Union Townsite Company
Thorpe
Montevideo
Col. March
Litchfield
Big Kandiyohi Lake
Prinsburg
Nineteen Cent Sale At New York Store
A New York store offers a wide selection of serviceable articles at low prices to entice customers to vote on the county’s most popular minister in Kandiyohi. Additional items from 25 to 50 cents will be on sale Saturday May 7 all day at a uniform 19 cent price. Mrs R T Johnson and son Malcolm depart for Marshall to visit friends and relatives.
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New York
Kandiyohi
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