Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 December 1892 — Just as Much Obliged. [ARTICLE]

Just as Much Obliged.

Chicago Tribune. “ This is an insurance agency, is it not?" • The question was asked by a thin, business like, nervous looking man who invaded an office on La Salle street yesterday morning. “ Yes, sir, ” replied the clerk to whom he had spoken. “Fire insurance?” . “ Yes, sir. ” “Doyou represent any company with a cash capital of $“,000,000 or over ?” “We do.” “One that you can recommend as safe, strong and conservative ? ” “ One of the best in the world. What description of property do you: wish to —” “Does it insure against loss by lightning ?” » • - “It will agree to cover every possible risk from fire, no matter what may be tho cause. ” “And give permission to use coal oil or gasoline stoves ? " “ Certainly, with the usual restrictions. ” “ I think that is the kind of a company I should insure in, ” said the caller, after a thoughtful pause, “if l had anything to insure. May I ask for half a dozen blotting pads? Thanks. Good morning. ”