The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-16
RATES AND POINTS OF INSURANCE

lose the finger OF either hand. Upon his
nrst visit 10 this country he was much
surprised 10 learn that he could not take
out similar insurance with any Ameri-
can company
Fire Insurance Pointers
One OF the California fire insurance
companies has Issued a little booklet set
ting forth in compendious way a few
iacts about fire insurance policy which
unualy keep in mind. The points fol-
low:
In Case of.-Additional insurance
change OF form. mortgage, vacancy, re-
rnoval or repairs. it is necessary TO have
the agent approve the same by indorse-
ment on the policy.
Insurance on Msrchandiso.-Does not
cover furniture and ixtuTes nor commits
sion goods or goods on storage unless
specifically mentioned.
Take an Inventory,-At least once a
year, and keep a merchandise account
showing all purchases and sales In case
OF loss.
policy Is not a check upon the company's s
treasury, but bond Intended to indem-
ntty you against actual loss and under
this bond actual cash values only are
During a Fire.-You are required to
use your best efforts 10 protect your
property Your policy covers loss by fire
and water damages but not propcrty
stolen during removal
Adjoining Fires.-Stock or furniture en-
dangersd by adjoining fires should be
moved when the danger is imminent.
Companies pay most OF removal and dam
ages.
After Fire,--Can On agent with your
policy and report loss: then act as you
the property. separate damaged goods
from those not damaged and put proper
ty in best possible condition.
National Life President Banqueted.
Salt Lake bad for its guest during the
weee John w. Wilmington, national
president OF the Life Underwrters' asso-
citation. and one of the leading men in the
insurance world During the past three
months he has Travelled through the cast.
south and portion OF Canada visiting
and comforting with the various life
associat, tons. From here he goes to Mon
tana and Will proceed through the north
west and from there on 10 the coast,
ally by the Utah association of Life
Underwriters. which included banquet
served at the New Louvre, attended by
a large representation of local insurance
men. Joseph MeltZer. president OF the
Utah association. acted as toastmaster.
and in few well-chosen remarks intro
duced the guest of honor,
Mr.. Wilmington said in part; Il be
lievc more and moro that the associa-
tlon IL the need OF our work today. The
association Is the dynamo of power. the
tnanUcl WHICH our ndllOD3l al
6cultiss must be adjusted, and the Mecca
OF inspiration through which we shall
overcome and succeed
There are no great problems for our
national association to solve this year.
Legislation is not bothering us. except
a few minor locations. Our work this
year is largely the uplifting OF our great
profession. Our association stands for CO.
operation and good rellowshop. uniting
men of honor and principle. who will not
indulge in any practice rejecting upon
The business in which they are engaged,
or bring the blush OF shame 10 the fair
checks of nsurcnce I'm general
Know your business and talk IT. DO
not knock your competitors. Place the
business upon a clean basis and uplitt the
mercially. socially. fraternally and reig-
iouslv, See In the business the benevo-
ient and phianthropic side. BY so do
ing you educate the people in the prac-
tice OF thrift and cause them 10 exercise
foresight in the management OF their af-
fairs. as we'll as protect the widow and
orphan at the time of dire need and OF
deepest sorrow.
While christianity has given the world
the orphanage home for destitute chill
drcn and kindred institutions, it is for
us as true men and true disciples OF our
profession TO help God to eliminate TO q
great extent these charitable Institutions
hy seeing that every insurable man in our
OF insurance. so that his children Will be
taken care Of I'm the home, and where they
may continue TO enjoy the home care. pro-
lection and influence.
IF we do nothing more than help TO
educate men In the practice OF thrift