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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
Grant District.

To the Republican Voters of Harrison
County:
i am candidate for the Republican
nomination for the oftlce OF County Com
missioner, subject to the will OF the party
US expressed AZ the primary election 70 be
held June ., 1916.
An Investigation OF my fitness for the
otdcs and Of my availability us u candidate
u invited. and the support Of every voter
u selected.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
slkins. w. Va,


am candidate Tor the Republican
nomination for attorney general, OF West
Virginia, subject to the primary, Juns q,
1915. and solicit your vote and influence.
Bltk 3. sTATHEkS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
For secretary q State,

Please announce that i am = candidate
for the Republican nomination Tor Secre-
tary or state. was born On HARRISON
County farm and appeal 70 tho voters Of
that County for support N the primary on
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

! am candidate for the Republican
nomination for County Commissioner, sub
Ject to the primary election OF June. g
lulO, and respectfully solicit the support Of
the Republicans Of Harrison county.
DORSEY W. CORK.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
STATE OFFICES
Fer Governor.

am . candidate Tor the nomination FOR
governor Of West Virginia on the Hspub-
ncan ticket, sub1ec. 70 tns primary cleo
tton, Juus q. LII, and respectfully solicit
your vote and influence.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
Hepzibah. W. ya.

/ am candidate for the Republican
nomination for assessor Of Harrison coun
~, subject to the primary election Jun,
Y. 19i6. and respectfully solicit your vot,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

am candidate for the nomination for
attorney general or West Virginia, subject
TO the Republican primary election, June U.
1v1U, ano will appreciate your vote ana
s'DD'' f. T. ENGLAND.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

an candidate for the Republican
nomination for member OF the House Of
Delegates for Harrison County, subject to
the primary election, June =, 1910, and re-
specially solicit your vete and influence
-, .. u. AAhklsoN, Jr.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
Her Unltsa States Senator.

J Am candidate Tor the Hepublicar
nom1nadon for United states senator, sub
3ect 70 the primary election 70 BE- Lad
June ., 1e1d, and VIII greatly apprsciats
your vote and influence.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
tAdysrnsen.nt.l e +
Political Announcements
Adyetti.en.nt..l

ticket, subject to the primary election,
June g, 1915. Am q native Of Harrison
county; politics, q Republican; education,
LIB. Of the state Unlyexsity; experience.
fourteen years Of actual practice IN this
county. and respectfully solicit inyestiga-
ton, and your vote and influence, aud, II
elected, promise faithful, fearless and
Impartial discharge Of the duties Of me
ofdcs 70 the best Of my ability.
I hereby respectfully announce my can.
didacy for the nomination for prosecuting
attorney Of Harrison County, subject to
the viii Of Republicans at the primary
election, June 9th, 1915, and desire II
known that II nominated aud elected. /
viii not ask for q second term. earnest.
IL solicit the vote and influence Of every
Republican in the county and pledge my
sslt 70 keep faithfully the trust II reposed
IN me. ! also sincerely pledge the party
that will give my best Efforts In the fail
campaign for Republican success whether
! : = JOHN q. SOUTHERN.
am candidate for the Republican
nomination for the once Of Prosecuting
Attorney Of Harrison County, subject TO
the general primary election to be held
Jnne Q, 1916. The caseful consideration
and the support Of the voters Of the part
Ii earnestly solicited.
Ray L. sTRoTHER.
I am a candidate for the nomination for
prosecuttng Attorney. Of Harrison County
primary election, June Q, 1915, and respect.
fully solicit your vote and influence.
WILL e. MORRIS.
Clarksburg, W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
clarksburg, W. Va.

i am u candidate for the Republican
nomination for member OF the House o
Delegates for Harrison county, subject :,
the primary election. June q. 1916, and re
FRED K. SHELTER.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

The Telegram has been authorized 70 an.
nounce the candidacy OF Stuart y. Reed, of
publican nomination for Congress from the
Third Congregational district OF West VIZ
fsinIa
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

lam a candidate for nomination for Con.
stable for Coal District, Harrison County
ON the Republican ticket, subject to The
Republican Primary to be held June 8
1916. and earnestly solicit your support In
~ - R. NJ. NOON.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
COUNTY OFFICES
For Sheriff,

For Sheriff.
To the Voters OF Harrison County:
Republican nomination for sheriff Of Hal ar
rison county, subject to the decision Of the
primary election TO be held Tuesday, June
., 1915. ] most earnestly ask yous support
I'd, not only promise to discharge faith
fully and fearlessly the duties Of the Office,
but will give my very best service to all
the people.
cIarksburs, w. Va.
I desire to announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for SheriY AZ
to be held on June 9. 1915.
In aspiring 70 this office do SO with
full knowlsags Of tts Importance and Of its
I shall AZ all times give my personal at
tention TO the discharge Of my duties. MY
Campaign will be conducted In 4 spirit Of
fairness aud with due regard for the rights
I earnestly solicit your vote and influ.
encs.
Clarksburg. w. Va.
am a candidate for the Repuh,,c.n
nomination for sheriff Of Harrison Coun.
ty, and earnestly solicit your support and
a1s ,sss at the primary election. June
JOHN NJ. KNOX.
Clarksburg, W. Va.
nomination for Sheriff Of Harrison countv
subject to the primary election to be held
June 9, 1915. and respectfully solicit your
1. ERNEST L. PIeorr.
Shinnston, W. va.
( Fer Prosecuting Attorney.
/ am q candidate for the nominat,on
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

ain n candidate for the Republican
Harrison County, subject TO the primary
election, June D, 1916. solicit the active
support aud influence OF my friends.
Il, N. FISHER.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

1 am candidate for the Republican
nomination for member OF the House of
the primary election, June 9, 1915. ! am
the present incumbent In the Legislature
and respectfully solicit your vote and In
nuenes' On. j. II. RISEuARr.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
Respectfully yours,
JOSEPH ERNEST BwIGER.
l63 Harrison street. Broad Oaks.

! am a candidate for the Office of Justice
o. the Peace for Clark district, Harrison
County, subject to the Will OF the Repub-
lean voters ut the primary to be held
June 9, 1plu. ask for your vote and your
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

Fer Justice Of the Peace. Clark District
10 the Voters OF Clark District, Harrison
County:
I desire to announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination 70. Justice OF
the Peace for Clark District. Harrison
June 9th, 1915. In aspiring 70 this Office
1 40 50 with u full knowledge OF its respon.
sibilities and Importance, and II nominat.
cd and elected, l promise you as q servant
Of ALL the people OF Clark district, that
l will fulfill every duty OF the ONCE faith.
fully and :earlessly. Will greatly appre-
ciats your vote and influence.
w. y. STRALEY,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

An Evening Echo.
Eat not thy heart; which forbids
to afflict our souls and waste them
with yexatious cares.-PLUTARCH
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
Clarksburg, W. Va.

( Fer Pre,eeuting Attorney.
I am 4 candidate for the nomin,,,on
for Prosecuting Attorney of Iarriscn
County. West Virginia. on the Republican
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
South Chestnut st., Giarssbasg !. W Eo va. !.

To the Voters of clarks District, Harrison
County:
1 desire to announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for Justice Of
the Peace for Clark District, Harrison
County, subject 10 the Primary to be held
June 9th, 1916.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
clarl.burs. W. Va. W. " siAAhhf'

i am a candidt.e for nomination for JUS
tee Of the peaje In Clark district on the
Republican ticket, subject TO the Republic
can Primary TO he held June 9Th, 1915, and
earnestly solicit your support IN my be-
half. Whether nominated or not / shall
giye my best Efforts for the success or the
ticket at the TALL election.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

situation with regard to Mexico, but
which now seems to be explained by
the pnweicome task set him by his
chief.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
shinnston, w. Va.

/ am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for MEMBER OF the House of
Delegates for Harrison County, subject to
the primary election on June 9Th, 1916,
and vii appreciate your vote and innu-
enes' JOHN MOORE.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

Bristol. Tenmile District. " ''oN'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

Logan. W. Va
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
Fer County cemmI..lener.

E0E C0anty S0mml2BI0ner.
nm n cansids,s for ,hs Panrh,,..,
Iect no tha t1r S0uy ,an sstSner sub
iSiS, and respectfaIiy solicit the suS So 81
'As 4Aepu'Ae1ns VI nn 1paIW SSunty. ,v
cr,n. Dt..-,., HA w. So1A.
stAAs D.s'ts-
10 Tho p.nrh,,..n yo,. =. u
AZ C rue nepuousan voters OF darrison
S ~ .,a,a,,. 90.
i am eandiaate dor the Republican
My ulIa ayI sne o.nce " county Com
US re-, expressed at a. tue primary election to be
Ae A. ' 'nvs. =; s avnS 40 Geo..
once and OF my ayaiiabiIity as ea moi sas
- aastea,a ana me support OF every voter
- ssnea'eo' wv ,ouvso,
Bristol. Tenmile District.
Fer Justice of the Peace. Clark District
10 G Coz nS.sf' Oh cAfk District Harrison
I desire to announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination 70. Justice OF
the Peace for Clark District. Harrison
June 9th, 1915. In aspiring 70 this Office
sibilities and Importance, and II nominat.
ed and elected, promise you as a servant
will fulfill every duty or the ONCE faith.
fnliy and :eariessly. ! VIII greatly appre-
ciats your vote and influence.
W. ". sIAALEf.
Clarksburg, w. Va.
am candidSAe for nomination for JUS
1cs 9t me feaye III clark district on the
can Urinary g he held June 9Th, 1vl6. and
earnestly solicit your support in my be-
nnL. Mhether nominated or not shall
cEsl o 81 e M, iSr .ae success OF the
TX, u..,,.,J JOSEPH EKNEsT swiGER.
1. .,.,s..@
NJ an hn 4 p sanaiaate TOT the ONCE OF Justice
Sounty IsISs aot Issk distric! Harrison
Iicsn yo, nuogeet ~ ens VIII OF tne hePub,
Jnne ina Tss In1 ~ .naIy 70 os neid
CHaRIrsY ropn
S''u'n CHESTNUT Dr. harrisburg W. va
To the vstsrs of Clarks District. Harrison
dssirs TO annopnce INV c,,a,a,or 80.
the Republican NOMINATION for Justise 'o OF
S as eas sshi Los St1fa district Harrison
a S1cp,v.pxv,
-
A am n candidate for the Renub,,c,n
nomination for Justice of the S pana Iaa
Clark district. iiarrison CAN'T s"b, nv. vf
to the priniary to he held Jnns hi IaIa
and viii greatly apDreciate vnnr Vol. A sn3
-AA1sAes' W. uUpspv
M. 1s4 Linden avenp. f'I.,tShnrG Si L.,
s' w. Va.
L desire tn nnnonnce NV c,ra,a., a..
the Pence for Ciart distriet f : SIs.,cs Of
the primary to be held On June lila ~ ~
gives my personsi Intention n az az al ~. tines
your vote and influence respectfully Solicit
Pr cosr
Clarksburr. w. Va ~ Sos1.
am a candidate for the Ranrh,,.,n
Giarh pistrct sSSect TO o. tb tue kesss in
ne a MeI 1'i0' 1ouf support Will
LUTHER usyuoNn
LIS Hartland Ave-. Steaiey HeiEhts.
1 nm candidate for the office Of Jr.t,o.
ou laS S,a sSr SIaf tSs District Harrison
that day viii 10 appreeiSied. 'Df As'p 'n
ao4 parriil Court VI A-oohWooD.
Ss"
Rv tha .a,rs., ,aon.s, =.
have DECIDED 70 be esnS Si many friends
o. the PeaSe o. s Clark District located in
oaIcsr v sant piu %t ana never have had an
YEARS M Jnstics ' ~ ~. p. nave served six
Sotary P%hiic tadax ZANE here, and am 4
deal Of esperienee IN law nave Ne nag 10 great
as, % give S Ss an 9ssr out here 70 help
oi'sss ~ NV " H"e tI S ~! IN town.
JOHN i. MASON.
Industrial. East clarksburrN WSlar =, Public.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

am a acndidats for the Republican
nomination for member of the House OF
Delegates for Harrison County, subject to
the primary election. June o, 1915, and So
lett your support.
Wyatt, W. Va, Eagle District.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
z. q. NICEWARNER,

A am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Justice Of the Pence Tor
Clark district, Harrison County, subject
to the primary to be held June 9th, 1919
aud Will greatly appreciate your vote and
influence.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

i am candidate for the Office of Justice
Of the Peace for Clark District, Harrison
County, subject TO the Republican pri-
mary election June Q. 1915 Your help on
that day will be appreciated.
40. p,r,,,, co,,. L. u. LOCKWOOD.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17
REED FOR CONGREss

Huntington. W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

Msrgantown, W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

I desire to announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for Justice Of
the Peace for Clark district subject to
the primary to be held on June q 1919. If
nominated and elected ] shall at ali times
gives my personal attention to the dis
charge OF my duties. / respectfully solicit
your vote and influence.
p. B. COST.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Justice of the Peace In
Clark District, subject to the primary 10
pc held June u l9lt. Your support win
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

/ desire TO announce nv eandidacv %,
the Republican nomination for Justice oi
the Peace for Coal District, Harrison Coun.
~. subject % the primary to be held SUM
8. 1915. VIII greatly appreciate your vote
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-04-17

For Justice Of the Peace. Coal District
I am candidate for the Rspublicau
nomination ior Justice Of the Peace OF
tion, June Q, lp1d. Your vote and infin.
ence Is respectfully solicited.
c,....s,,. M ". oARL b. JOHNSON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
FIGURES SHOW SEATTLE IS MILLION
AHEAD ON YEAR IN new BUILDING

Five million dollarsl .
This sum represents the amount already spent this
year for building operations in Seatteand with nearly
four months yet 10 go
Permits issued by the city up TO the close OF August
numbered 500 for buildings valued at S4s4o FOR the
same period last year the value was S4044030 showing
an increase for 1916 OF S8l0,549
The total value OF building operations in Seattle last
year was S470,6s5.
Iuy was banner month this year. Permits for
buildings valued at Slio7l6o issued, as against
S3isOlo for July. 1915. -
New factories warehouses; docks and wholesale build
;nrs 10 the value OF S4o5T50 and detached residences val
ued at Sl247l5 were permitted in July last
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09

when Pa. or ",he Old Man." as he
was oft,imes called In those days.
used 10 bend his crring young off.
spring. Johnny. over bis knees for
chastisement. the fay most fire.
quently used was the ordinary shin
gle.
Then came the Mothers congress
and the ParentTeacher association.
Corporal punishment was con-
Gemned.
And tho shingic output OF the
United States dropped off 1900. 900. :
900 per year." rays the report OF
the forestry service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
TIMBER INDUSTRY WEATHERS
] HARD TIMES and IS READY
! TO REAP LONG, FAT HARVEST
Editor of West Coast Lumberman Gives
Star His Reasons for Predicting
Handsome Revival in Trade

I sLumbermen are looking forward expectantly for
good fall market"
Editor W. E.. Crosby is certainly not an magma
tive chap.
81 Given look at a sinking chimney and buzz
saw eating its way into lot of Washington fir, and the
average editor can build romance Of industry that
would knock the spots off Baron Munchaussen and
make his most lurd tale look like page from the Con-
&gressiona Record.
N Not so Editor Crosby Of the West Coast Lumber
man. official organ of the industry in the Puget Sound
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09

Crosby hung one leg over the corner of his ma
hogany tabe-a mahogany table by the way, made
out of Washington fir-and medtated.
Lumbermen always mediate before talking 10
newspaper reporters,
''Youre not going to rub it into the lumbermen' =
he asked
LUMBER IS UNIQUE
"No" he was assured And we're not we
wouldn't know what to rub IL in about. Lumber IS
about the only commodity we know OF that hasn't adj
vanced in price because of the war or because OF
the strike" or because of the demand" or the short
age OF labor or high price OF material, or some
thing.
No. we're inclined TO hand the lumbermen the
laurel Lumber is as cheap today as ever
And there actually is shortage OF labor in some
localities OF Washington, and the price OF saws, betting
and other equipment for lumber manufacturing has
gone up considerably.
At the same time there several why the price
OF lumber stayed where II was
OUTPUT WAS REDUCED
1--WE were able than We could carry away
from the MILL Editor Crosby The caused short
age in ships that took away carriers Some lumber
had TO be sen, by rail tot he East
Business gradually dropped off until the mill men got
together and agreed day off the working week
That's about the they're running and some oil
them around Spokane shut down because they cant get
men, despite fact that wages better than at any time
since 1918
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
HE SAID SOMETHING

= Crosby, We are trying to say, is conservative.
i Lumbermen usually are. AT that game lumber
man can make an oyster sound like national conven-
bon So, when Crosby said, "Lumbermen are looking
Forward expectanty for good fall market he was
@xaying something.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
THEN HE TALKED PROSPERITY

Crosby looked meditatve again. and opened up the
prosperity information. Very ikeable fellow IS Crosby lie
seemed feel better. too, when talking OF prosperity.
"Aho the profits have not greatly increased, he said
and the export business doesn't amount 20 anything on
the shortage OF ships there ought 10 be big demand
for lumber this fall,
"he fall market is generally the Of the any
way and there than normally this fall why
business should be better.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
BIG BUILDING BOOM is ON

"Most Of tho building will be with lumber because other
building material has advanced price Steel and iron has
gone 80 per higher and result the builders are turn
ing 10 wood material There should be big demand from
new factories and warehouses.
Even builders becoming more ad more inclined
to use wood account OF the high price OF steel
Between 30 and 10 lumbercarying vessels arc now in
the process between Puget Sound and San
Francisco. They will carry somewhere between looOoO
and 100000 Of lumber each They will give relief
Such make round trip between here and South
America in six weeks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09

"The laborers have either gone to the mines TO the
harvest fields where they make still money with
a little industry
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
BUILDING INCREASES SO PER CENT

'The Alaska railroad takes lumber About 1000
fee, were shipped Alaska this bu, most for the
railroad from Portland
"The bes, indication OF prosperous season is in the
number Of building permits issued.
DURING JULY THE BUILDING PERMITS in
ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THIS COUNTRY
INCREASED PER CENT?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-09
eEE! BUT IT HURT LEADS the WORLD

Washington dads. however. are
suii pientifuily supplied with the
moral persuadcr OF the red cedar
variety, according to lumber indus.
Try statistics.
The whole world takes its hat off
to Washington shingie weavers.
who lead by long odds in produc-
ton.
Last year Washington turned out
6.3is,s35, 900 red cedar shingles.
Her next closest competitor was
Louisiana with a cut OF 3s2. eo0, 600.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-05-31
Johnson Grange

johnson Grange met for its regular
meeting May 18th, with "a members and
visitors present. Initiation work in the
third and fourth degree was done and re-
freshments of cake and ice cream served
by the table committee. Then came a
short literary program and a social hour.
The next meeting is June and it is hoped
there will be good attendance. The pro-
gram is: Singing, choir; roll call; fami-
liar proverb or quotation; recitation, Mrs.
Matilda Sargent; dialogue, Mrs. Alma
Davis, Mr.. Waters, Floyd Ellsworth; song,
Mrs. Vera Woodland; discussion for
everybody, "What can a man do to help
his wife about her housekeeping, and a
woman to help her husband about his
work." Singing, choir; recitation, Ray
Barrows; reading, III. o. Stiles; question,
"How can we improve our back roads in
town?", F. L. Davis, H. o. Stearns. E. w.
Griswold; Song, DR.. Peaks.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-05-31
How to Ride.

In riding sit erect and don't SLOUGH
along. Don't try to be a cowboy If
you are not. We have the real simon
pure cowpunchers and broncho bus
tiers; also we have the tin horn variety
of the same species. Steer clear of
the latter; also be careful not to get
into this category yourself.
Remember that horse is only flesh
and blood and not machine. He gets
tired, hungry and thirsty, and for
goodness sake. treat him accordingly.
Because he is lively horse and you
are paying his hire. treat him white
just the same. Remember that some
one else rode him yesterday. and an
other will probably do so tomorrow.
Give your horse the same kind of a
deal you yourself would demand if
you were in its place. Even broncho
has feelings and will appreciate your
Notwithstanding.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1916-05-31
Fire Versus Life Insurance.

OF the 100000 or so dwellings, In
the United States SO per cent are pro-
tected-at least to some extent-by
fire insurance. But Of our 100000
inhabitants only Is per cent have TAX
en- out life insurance policies. Men
seem to be more uneasy over the mere
possibility of the burning of their
houses than over the stern certainty
that death will some day overtake
them. This is strange contradiction
in human nature. To safeguard the
nations material possessions is well,
but how much more valuable than the
homes are the human lives Of the
country! In this age, when the prin-
ciples Of life insurance are so well
understood, there should be no such
discrepancy between the number of
homes and Of lives insured. In many
instances the former could not be
saved from foreclosure were the earn
ers of incomes to pass away leaving
the families unprovided for. 1t is as
much the duty Of every man to insure
his life as to insure his property, and
If he has no insurable property there
is all the more reason for insuring his
life.-Leslie's