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THE Page Eight BUI THEY ARE. SAYS INSURANCE MAN k< ««mW «ay »omelhiiig iiWmi Ihr n c ’ .et) Fraternal-, pac.'’rtk irlj thc on.' I ha I I» pr«Mulr«l hj Govrruer Ä , M. Piere« and hl« clhtue <*( «ppolntee«, but pr< habí) ha rrx rn n i that lar au- «tibor «pa«m. N«»w. Mr. H aN . ><>u taka ihr und Unce, »alia gcwlallv, and la ll « l . a r t l . Tba»a r»a.lars art all trai A .T E RII I NS.- ESItnr. p iN iiin :u klml o í work tutu I <h> in wH« »»« h n pt tie-fighi*. hall game». moví«*. a le . becauae thc «servio* r*.«dered by a rtrat-claaa Uta !asuran«* Company la of « r w i T valúa tu th« public, Toa Man? Companie« w hfn lh. pub)!r loara» lite. limur kok anca as It should bo kuown. I am con fidant thara will ba fawar rompantes Ry THIIM IS E. »O K I» railing and mora Inaurane« sold. W h o P. O. Box lo ll. Portland tha s-varal hundred flrat-claaa. aec- If You Value Your L ife , Pat Hexing resided In tbo grant ¡stale 'ond-class. thlrd-ctaes. and ftmrth- ronize Companies Adver | o f Missouri end being familiar with class companies and organtutiona conditions there. I euggeat that by a merge into a few first-class companies tised in This Paper. |thorough l#y:«fg(if»Hon the Missourian and th a.several hundred thousand ' who wrote "Suckers Not Biting" will agents represent those few first-class I The atlllaHal guarantee al the bon discover that “Suckers" have been hit- companies, there will be less "knock así) and good faith of all M trrtlwr> ing In Missouri, as well an other in*" by competing agents; less mis states. for many years. representing by agents i>r mlsuttder- In The Western American I« particu © f th e m any Missouprlans and other standing hy applicants; more insur- larly emphatic as la I * life Insurance good Americans who have ar,iuirod ance sold: less office rental and other companies and agencies. If yon see valuable Information through exprri- overhead eipense for the poilcy-hold- them In this paper, thej .ire nil right. ence in the business herein referred era to pay; higher dividends for the Their absence from these calumas to, some dare not and others enre not tion; no loss to policy-holders for to inform the public in this mauner present and future pollcy-hoMorn: doesn’t mean they are no good or or otherwise. lower net coat for insurance protec- qhewtionablg, bnt simply that their I am not representing any life in - , lapse of poller contracts on which agents do not know the tremeadoa- suranee company or organlrathm. nor three or more annual premiums will vaine of advertising la a joaraal «Ith have | any contract or agreement with , have been paid, and there will be more seien!) thousand readers, all of whom any company. or can nation, or agem . com mission fur the ag eata. By etmtn- roatlaanlly are arged to patroaiie whereby 1 tv csln or am to receive, erattug these few 'of the many benefits directly or indirectly, any rcmuiixra- that will follow the merger. I do not the«.« advertisers. A great weekly tion for any service I may render the mean to convey the lupr«Mak>n that Joaraal, with a rlrrnlatlon like this, , public In this cause. ^ ___ __ present oldet add larger companlra is a far mare effective advertising Need Belter Insurance Laws are more secure or that they Issue After discovering that life Insurance better policy contracts than newer and ■bedlam than the balk; big dally with Itn wealth of ads which is thrown was misrepresented do me un-uy yrar« smaller companies, aside after the reader has scanned the ago. I .entered the business for the I’ leaty of Hood Companies headlines and a few of the ontslaadlng : purpose of learning the ‘ tricks of the l Statements to the effect that “ one Items. Of coarse, we wouldn't talk trade." and. finding, as a result of a company Is at good as another" and this way If we were editing a big . receui investigation, that 58 per rent "all companies are just about the dally, as we have doa«, hat we. are of the insured, including professio nal same." are untrue, and are usually telling yon now the hard-boiled truth. and business men. have other than the made by agents representing other Ask any edltttr who Isn’t mauled by kind of policy contracts they expected than first-class companies. AgenU selfish Interests. GKK. M certainly Is to receive, and that 87 of the 5* per representing first-class companies a glorious Deling to have the murile ! cent purchased of trusted "personal have no cause to make such slate- off. friend” agents. 1 severed mv cornice meats .Agents who sell other than We don’t know exactly what this lion with the business for the par first-clsss insurance to their friends man Word Is raving about, but it ’‘ pose o r rendering a much needed and are not true friends to their friends, sanads all right, and we donated the long delayed service to the public. There is no excuse for sn agent to space to see what wonld happen. <ee which 1 hope to continue aatll better represent a second -class, what yon can make of 11 .We tbongbt insurance law« are enacted. I find or fourth-class company, while there arc agency vacancies with either of the first-class companies. An agent’s firs'cons'.deratton should be the w el fare of his clients and not the amount Insist on of commission he can earn. BARKER and , LUXURY BREAD WESTERN ^ r id « ^ £ u l^ 2 7 ^ 9 2 3 ^ AMERICAN CHRISTIE’S SECRET Calef Bros. Annual Mid-Summer Sale ’ HEREWITHICVEALED of Fine ^ Distinguished Citizen Telia Bluntly Why Arthbishop Rides in Stole- F urniture Continues Ry r . u t o m Heretofore In anothor srttrle I gave the readers of The Western American some facta, which. IT considered In connection -with Be. fhrl»tl«V» Joy Hide to and from Vhtnoola will show #CÇ Chain« Lounge, uphofc During our Mid-Summer Sale WHY ho ran command ’ he most ex vU® stered in imitation we'aim*to close out all odd pieces pensive equipment of (krrler service, tapestry, similar as well ns maintain a palatial resi and discontinued patterns ut sac tapestry upholster to above picture dence ed Puvenport with ri lice prices in order to have As early na 128«. I knew that the so- to match, comfy t AA H o c k e r room for the new Fall Stock. ▼ T T m p,-elect con called "Hill Kail roads' were papal cushions i' controlled. Soon after that the Kotuan (lit ion e q e Davenport with t«|>es- hierarchy obtained control of the Nor- try covered c o m f y thero I‘act Me tinea About 199?. tt Daven cushions, slightly dam- <j>r*r got control of all of the tlould roads, p o r t — ugetl ------------- www the Kock Island system, the I'eunsyl vaius system, and'the Hsrrlman lines, — Down ami have slnra added several othar — A Mo. roads to the big perpetual papal sys tem — „»Thus it la that the people of Oregon are wholly dependent upon a papal r a Vanity Cane ns controlled carrier eetvice In all that .DU here p i c t u r e d , pertalna to railroad traffic There la with egtra l«>ng center mirror always special train service at the and three drawers on f r o command of the executive officers of each side #D Z these roads; and these officers are al ways subservient to the Pope's rep D r e s s e r to match, resentative. very deep The expenses of the trip In ques drawers tion will not be paid with "Peter's full size or twin bow- pennies"; but from the products of the foot byd to people of Oregon, guaranteed by the match Government of the United States. HAVE Y o r SEEN Til KM “ On the Vatican map thpre la no such $ 4 4 Chifforette with three thing as the I’ ulted States of America, ▼ ** t r a y s to o j q THE NEWEST AND BEST match suite wAa or a n y State. The Pop.- consider» the DAS RANGES on the market h as bla and hi« Hu' United with new polished top over the — Down States divided Into provinces of the gas burners, with cRimney con Roman Umpire, rulad or governed by — A Mo. nection to carry o ff the gas princes of tha big periytiul system Off on Under the Pope and canon law. Dr. •0 Off on i- fumes from under the polished All Parch AU OU Christie Is tha Dictator of Oregon. top. All interior construction is Cooh Stoves California. Washington. Idaho. Alaska, Fumitare of the new^frneized n<>n-rustitjp Advice to Ike Agents i m d possibly one or two other States. white metal. lat^je oven und $ 1 1 A J* u v « n P 0 r t vfith Of the many agents with whom 1 Why should he ride upon nn ass. or In Davenport, u p h n I- cooking top. with or without ▼ * * V comfy cushions, cov hare discussed the improper manner a tin LIsslaT ered with art denim with stered ttt|>«'slry, 7 ft. kitchen heater attachment. ALL blue velour corded seam nnd in which life Insurance is frequently sold, only a few have virtually entered WHITE, BLVE OR GRAY. Chair to match o f R in. long; a class A a plea of guilty by making evasive PORCELAIN FINISH. Price same piece .. v . such as “The insured can read his $12 Quality includes setting up and connect remarks and asking shallow questions PRESIDENTS BOM GUARD. ing. art velour covering, beautiful elusa policy, san’t he?" and "The Insured Ellens burg. Wash., duly 20. 1923. feet f» inchuj long, toll .Hiring j j j q A piece, gets his money's worth, doesn't h e r W astern American, j*. arms Dear Sira: * 11 am not questioning any policy-hold Special 1 n — Down For the enclosed 3t cants please er's ability to road or discussing Other Davenport* and Suites Equally Reduced Term* — A Mo. whether be gets his money's worth. send me five copies o( your July t I am discussing, and trying to correct ssue and oblige. Thgt article nhout the manner in which life insurance the President's bodygurad was certain-, Use our Ex is sold. ly very important Information tor thfi c h a n g e De p t . Uninformed policy-holders uninten American people to krtfcw. I want to W e extend to tionally Injure the life Insurance bus distribute these few copies among a W e allow nil you Easy Term s iness by circulating erroneous reports few of my most seriously-minded your used goods among their friends to the effect that friends. (I haven’t got many of any with No Inter are worth na they have a "2 0-y ear. endowment/* kind.) est. p ar t p a y on Yours atncerely. when. In fact, they have a "20-payment new. life” or other form of low-premium J. P ortland , o r e . to« A. policy cpntract. on which they will EX-RAY EXAM. not receive the face value In cash at ; Erie, P a , July 15. 1923. the close of the 20 years as they would The Western American, * van! May tha American Flag fly for- Wichita Rlun No. 6, Realm of. Kan- '.ant church. Since then they have hnd on the "20-yeareendowment” plan. Portland, Oregon. «as. recently donated an Amtu-lcun «everal requests from othar Wichita I over on the little rad achoolliousa! Mi««ourian Suspicions flag and « flagpole to a local Rentes- churches which they will comply with. Dear Friends. llespei'tfally and friendly yours, During recent months. I have eent Greeting: I saw it in The RqJI Split 0 . U . thosands of postal cards and circular ter, so kindly send me a aample copy letters to as many representative citi OFFEKN HELP. so I can put It through go Ex-Ray ex zens throughout the several States, amination. Yes. the Texas boys a s s La Orande. Ore.; July 20, 1923. proposing to prepare and submit in sure 100 per cent American, flrat. last, ! The Western American, structions by which prospective pur and ALL of the time. , y Portland, Oregon. chasers of life insurance conld easily Thanking you In advance. I «remain. : Dear Sirs; learn tow to save 50 per cent (28.90 Very trnly yours,, , Unclosed please find check to cover 'o $50.74 per 81000 unit of Insurance) . Juggling three glass halls In a spotted suit the children laugh and pup-ra sent me. H. J. S. of the first annual premium on all the the old folks smile-— I still have the name of a subscriber better ptyllcy contracts they may pur And like a clown In a sawdust r in g -y o u juggle with the future of A KLAN ROOSTER. who Is not getting hie paper. It looks chase—which would aggregate a total those ynu love the most Jn tho world— Ventura.-Cal. July 23, 1923. IQte you people would get <m' the job. saving of approximately fl2fi.000.000 Deaf Sirs: Juggle with the future of those who believe In you ns no one else be * klf jou have not help enough, tor God's annually. The proposition also In lieves In you— I have seen and renfl The Western sake send up here and we will get you cluded Instructions by which prospec- American von sent tn m o * Like Hie clown in ine «svdu rt ring out Instead of three glass halls— in uviiie. ■ t*»e purchaser» couia ¡earn how to se Ventura and as I am a strong Klan Your wife and children— Yours respectfully, lect the best policy contracts of their booster I was much enthused over this (Manager's note: Sufficient help has Hoping as does the clown that your act will go over. choice of the better companies operat- fine paper. now been secured and all names on Trusting tn flimsy excuses for the protection of your lovod ones after i ing In their respective States. I wish to subscribe for your paper hand are in proper place on the mail you're dead and gone— Valne of the Know How vnd hope you will send me a copy as ing lists. Thanks for the offer.) Quit Juggling— It's a dangerous game . To know how to* select policy con «oon as yon receive ihta letter. I have Dangerous to the future of your wife and children— tract«" and companies Is of greater enclosed a check for a year’s subscrip GOOD HKRVICK. value than knowing how to save 50 tion, $2 00 Insure your life today— , McMinnville, Or*.. July 21, 1923. per cent of the first annual premium. I am prond to say that I am à child The Western American Pub. Co.. Of the number o f replies received, of the Master, a true professing Chris Portland. Oregon. some writers evfdenced a desire for tian. I fully believe In the stand the Det^r Editor: At 60 you may «till lie wearily Juggling the three glass halls or you fhe Information and offered to assist Klan upholds and hop« to be a mem Will you please see that I am sent may be dependent. For your own old age try our endowment at «0. in paying the expense; others also ber In the near future! ' a statement of my account with you at evidenced a desire for the Information With best of lurk to the best organi qnce. I desire to make a sett lament Free Infnrmallon Gladly but did not offer to share the expense. zation In the world, K. K. K. a with you soon. Lately the service you 1 Not having received sufficient co-oper Yours faithfully, are rendering your readers has been ation to justify the expense, I with T. H. excellent. Trusting that I will receive drew the proposition and returned all n early reply. I remain, remittances received. In the mean LIKEN PA PERN. 213 TILFORD BUILDING Very sincerely yours, time I sent out a number of'tracer» Ban Jose, Cal., July 20, 1913. I. N. letters In an endeavor to ascertain Dear Editor: whether the circular letters were re Many thanks for the nice bundle of WANTS COMPLETE ORGANIZATION ceived and answered by others. I re papers sent from you. 8. T. DRAKE Win lock, Wash., July 18, 1923. H. HATLEY ceived proper replies to a majority I have just finished lining up 50 of the tracer letters, Including one names for the Menacn and have ecat- The Western American Pub. Co., Portland, Oregon. from n good Missourian, who merely tered much other llternMATe around for Gentlemen; i wrote "Suckers Not Biting,” hence the good of the Causa. Finding one of your papers lylug at the above caption. Anxious to see who in who for our my mall box, was curious enough to In conclusion I recommend a thor next President. ough Inspection of a jl policy contracts We like very much the Fellowship read It. May the K. K. K.'s good work issued snlce 1903 In order that pollcy- Forum, printed In Washington, Do C. go on until every city and nreclnct Is Rates That Are Right . holder» may learn what they have and Looks like these papers would wr.ke thoroughly organised, le ray sentiment. I am enclosing money order for 22.00 ¡not further injure the life insurance up sòme of oar MasoB boys, but there business by erroneously quoting the seems to be a lot of weak backbones snbscrl/llon to your paper. 202 Knott Street Phone EA»f 2583 Very truly, provisions contained in their policy yet. . . W. 8. contracts. More power to The JVestern Amerl- $37.50 $110 $85 Charter = Oak $33 $37 $29.50 $10 Walnut Finish Bedroom Suite $72 $67 $42 $47 $10 V3 $148 (Correspondence (Column $100 $174 BARKER BREAD CO. New Home: 17th and Sandy Boulevard $10 e a - 7 0 -r / F T M ST. A Clown in a Sawdust Ring'— A D V E R T IS E R S who wish to reach prospective customers in TILLAMOOK COUNTY will do well to get in touch with the TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT The Headlight is the only official county paper in this widely-known and prosperous community, as well as one o f the lending weekly news mediums in Oregon. It* circula tion has covered the entire county o f Tillamook for the past 34 years. ■' * THINK IT OVER! ; W. E. HIBBARD AMERICAN GARBAGE CO. For advertsling rate cards and information write TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT Tillamook, Oregon