The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-08-17
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Means Ladie. OF the Msccabees Of the
World, the Original Woman's Order
Hased On AAequate Rates.


The similarity In the name OF two
fraternal Insurance orders for women
IL said TO cause some confusion Ia the
minds OF prospective members as 10
the order which they are Joining. The
public does not always know which
order is being referred 10 unless the
full name Is given.
The Ladies' of the Maecabees of the
World use the words "of the world
sulsh II from any and all other fra
ternal orders The Ladies' OF the Mac
ca bees OF the World IL not raising Its
rates. This order Is absolutely dis
tinct and separate from any other or
der giving life protection TO women.
and has no more connection with any
other woman's order. or whatever
name. than IL has with the Foresters
or any OF the numerous other fraternal
orders. IL Is coordinate only with the
mems order, The knights of the Mac
cabees OF the World Its funds and
management are entirely separate and
have always been so.
1t Ia further distinguished from other
orders by the fact that IL Is the orig
inal woman's order on adequate rates.
The Ladies' OF the Maccabees OF the
World Is not raising It's rates. nor
making any change or readjustment.
IL has been on an adequate rate basis
for many years. It's members both old
and new are and have been paying
rates recommended as adequate by n
competent actuary. Mr.. Abb Lands I.
The Ladies OF the Maccabees OF the
World is voluntary association OF
women, was established In 1892. and Is
incorporated under the laws OF the
state of Michigan. II has a member
shin OF 1874 900 women In 81 states and
provinces OF the United States and
Canada.
der did not begin 10 work In Michigan
until 1904 Its growth here has been
steady. and IL now has In this state a
large number OF members. all OF whom
are paying rates based on the national
fraternal congress mortality table.
which 10 the recognized standard of
adequacy for fraternal beneficiary or
ders. These rates provide for re-
the home without increased cost TO the
members. This fund. which now
amounts TO s4.s3s.o 900, Is safely invest
ed In municipal bonds. and draws In
With this mighty wall OF defense
strengthening year by year between
them and the increasing death rate
women who join this order need not
come as they advance In years or pos
sibly fail In health.
The association Ia widely known
eoasa as responsiSe Business ' nst
| financial stability and fair dealing
Hon. James v. Barry. insurance com
A missioner mlCutkdns WT1tess
Dear Madam: Answering your IN
quiry OF the 3rd instant, permit me q
| say that The Ladies' OF the Maccabe
| of the World is financially one OF tn,
strongest fraternal societies doins
business In this state. On Dec. 81 last
| this society had admitted assets o.
s4316.e11. and liabilities OF s1s0,o22
| The larger proportion OF the society
| invested assets IS In high grade mum
I cfpaI bonds. very Respectfully.
| JAMES V. BARRY
| Michigan Commissioner OF Insurance
The headquarters are at Port Huron
| in the Worlds Maccabee temple. Mrs
| lillian NJ Hollister. OF this city. I,
supreme commander. and Miss Bina NJ
| West, Is supreme record keeper OF tn,
Ladies' OF the Maccabees OF the World
Detroit hives OF the order are Detroi
Banner, Detroit Progressive. Detroi
Glover Leaf. Cadillac. Sheridan. Detroit
Star. Eureka and Sterling. Mrs. AL
berta Droelle of All ST. Aubin avenue
this city. is the state commander FOL
Michigan of The Ladies of the Macca
| bees OF the World. and will gladly Civ
any further information desired abou
| the standing of this order. and it's in.
surance. social and fraternal advan.
tages.