Eureka Reporter | 1905-08-11 | Page 1 | Rates Are Too High

rates are TOO high the present insurance rates in eureka aie altogether too high and we believe that the attention of the board of under writers should be called to the fat in order that they investigate and fix new rates the danger of buei ees and residences being destroyed by fire has been greatly reduced now that the water system ie in anch splendid shape then the local fire department is well organized and equipped with a large eng ne and other necessary ap it is now up to the local insurance agents to put this matter before underwriters and ask for a new survey and re rating throughout the city those holding insurance policies should urge this w rk along and it a lower rate goes into effect they will receive the bon edita of this reduction