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THE PRESS, ATHENA, OREGON, JULY 5, 1929 AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER F. B. BOYD. Owner and Publisher h Subscription Rates. One copjrj one year $2.00 One copy, six months $1.00 One copy, three months 7 J Athena, Oregon, July 5, 1929 INSURANCE MANAGEMENT In order to be prepared to pay losses promptly, insurance companies must nave constantly on hand enormous sums of money, either in cash or se curities which can be instantly turned into cash, says the Manufacturer and Industrial News. As it would be an absolute waste to keep money in a vault where it could produce no re turn, insurance companies keep theit funds invested in safe securities. Dur ing the past several years the advance in security values has added greatly to the financial strength of stock fire insurance companies. On the other hand, for the six years preceding 1927, fire and lightning in. surance was written at an actual un derwriting loss because of excessive fire losses. No sensible person would rest be lief in continued financial success for the fire insurance companies upon the assumption that the extraordinary advance in security values which has been in progress for almost five years, may reasonably be expected to con tinue indefinitely. The guiding minds in American fire insurance have not been misled by the very welcome investment gains de rived by the companies from advance of security prices. Leaders in the business know that the ultimate sue cess or failure of insurance companies will depend wholly upon their ability to maintain underwriting profits as well as investment profits. With this thought in mind, they have been work ing ceaselessly to place underwriting upon a permanently safe and sound basis. That they have been succeed ing, even while premium rates have been going steadily down, is evidenced by the fact that 1927 and 1928 showed the first underwriting profit in eight years. Instead of resting idly on their oars while security values were increasing, insurance executives have so improv ed actual underwriting practices and have been instrumental in encourag' ing fire prevention to such an extent, that if there should be a sudden re versal in the securities market, the unhappy combination of a sharp shrinkage in the value of their in vestments plus underwriting losses, would not both take place at the same time. Development of this scientifically correct position in fire insurance rep resents an outstanding example of executive ability and foresight car ried out primarily in the public interest. CATERPILLARS WILL RETREAT This year's infestation of caterpil lars, probably the most serious since 1923, is about to decline, believes Dr. Don C. Mote chief in entomology at Oregon State college. In answer to numerous inquires from various parts of the state Dr. Mote outlines the following methods of control for these .pests, although ho says that their natural life cycle will put an end to their depredations early in July, at which time they1 will be pupating pre paratory to emergence as adult moths. For tho forest tent caterpil lar, oflkitilly called tho Malacosoma distria, which is doing the most dam age at present, Dr. Mote recommends the application of tree tanglefoot in a ring around each tree, as the most ef fective method of protecting orchards by preventing the caterpillars from climbing the trees. Depredations of caterpillars already in the trees may be stopped by spraying with arsenate of lead at a strength of two or three pounds to CO gallons of water, a so lution somewhat stronger than that usually used for codling moth appli cations. Unless some means are taken to prevent rcinfestation, however, the effect of the spray is not lasting, ad vises Dr. Mote. There will be no re currence of these pests later this sea son, promises Dr. Mote, as there is fortunately only one generation a year. Nor is another wholesale out break next year likely, as the caterp pillars have several natural enemies which thrive as soon as tho caterpil lars increase abnormally, thus pre serving the inevitable balance of nature. The weaher conditions experienced the past week or two in several of tho wheat producing countries and of the states of this country have creat ed a strong element of uncertainty as to the volume of this year's expect ed crop and the consequent effect on the price to be relied on. For instance, in Kansas and Oklahoma, it is now thought probable that there will be a reduction of 25,000,000 bushels under the June 1st estimate, and Nebraska, Illinois, Colorado and Missouri also will Bhow heavy decrease. For the world at large, the crop experts say: "Reports would suggest that tho 1929 iiO world's crop is likely to show de crease cf 1513,000,000 to 2tt),0uu 000 bushels under the 3,710,000,000 bushels secured last season. As near as can be estimated, the world's con sumption in 1928-29 will be 3,600,000, 000 bushels. ' Prof. F. L. Kent, agricultural statis tician under the U. S. Bureau and the Oregon Agricultural College, has is sued a valuable compilation cover ing the various items of Oregon pro duction in detail for every county. In 1928, all crops of farm, garden and orchard are valued at $95,471,390; livestock sales, $33,000,000; livestock products, valued $47,301,000, or a total of $175,773,000. The total value of United States crop production for 1928 is estimated . at $9,093,217,000 and the value of all livestock on farms as of December 1, 1928, is placed at $5,953,000,000 (not including poultry.) Oregon's rank in total crop produc tion was 31, and in livestock value 23. Oregon ranks first in hop production, second in cherries, prunes and wal nuts, third in pears and fifth in com mercial apples. o Elder Japanese statesmen appear to have been successful in undermining the government of the younger Tana ka and the cabinet at Tokio is ready to fall. However, it is author itively reported that the contemplat ed change in Japanese government is not likely to affect the price of raw silk. Consequently the length of stockings will remain the same. o America has a superiority complex, believes the Rev., E. C. Kretlow of Portland. And to handle this com plex safely and sanely, he is of the opinion this country' should lead the world to a permanent peace by a different method than ratification of the Paris peace pact with one hand; while with the other we fashion larger naval armaments. Tri-corn and bi-corn hats are now being worn in Paris, according to a fashion note. What is a tri-corn hat 1 Huh, it's a three-cornered hat. What's a bi-corn skypiece? Ah, it's a two-cornered hatl "Persia," says a traveler, "in its remote parts is still a land of mys ticism and oriental charm." Remote ly, we have long supposed that it was. o Uncle Sam closes his fiscal year with a surplus of $185,000,000 about $184,999,999.99 more than a certain country editor we know of. Sugar seems to be the fly in the tariff ointment. Sure enough. Does n't it always draw flies? o The cherry crop has disappeared but the robin is still with us. Bobby Jones bobs up with another golf title. 21 Years Ago Friday, July 10, 1908 The Preston-Parton Milling com pany has purchased the Pacific Coast Elevator building, situated in the north part of the city on the O. R. & N. tracks. " . . , Preparations for harvest are well under way. Several new combines have been added to the stock of har vesting machinery, and a short crop will make the season a short one. Work will begin next week but it will be a week more before harvesting is in full blast. Willaby Bros., have received their new McRea combine and are getting it in shape for harvest. T. P. Mosley and family left yester day for their home in Alberta, after a visit of several weeks here. Dr. Heisley made a business trip to Helix Tuesday, accompanied by his little daughter and Merna DePeatt. Henry Keen has added a fine new chair to his barber shop equipment. The chair is one of Koch's latest de signs. James Boddy has purchased an in terest in Stone's meat market. The firm has some prime beef stock with which it will supply the market. Ace McDaniel was in town yester day. He recently returned from Mis souri, where he purchased a carload of mules. He will dispose of the stock to Umatilla county farmers. Barley on the Barrett Pine Creek ranch which is now being threshed is yielding about 40 bushels per acre. A consignment of sacks was sent out to the ranch yesterday morning, the first lot being inadequate to hold the crop. Mayor Plamondon is seriously ill at his home in this city, and is threaten ed with appendicitis. Yesterday he was in a critical condition and Dr. Cole was called from Pendleton. To day he is somewhat better, but has by no means passed the danger limit. Theodore, the little son of Orie Zer ba, raked up the straw in the barn at Mr. Zerba's mountain ranch the other day. The straw made a neat pile, and Theodore lighted a match to the pile, Result, the barn went up in flames. The barn contained a small amount 'of hay. "Joe," Fay LeGrow's race horse acquitted himself with credit on the Walla Walla race track last Friday and Saturday. Friday, - Joe won a half mile dash, and before he had cooled off he went second in mile run against Skinnerhorn, and Satur day easily beat Skinnerhorn in a half mile heat. Wezil, another of Mr. Le Grow's horses took second money in a half mile race. Mrs. Arthur Douglas met with a painful accident while encamped at Wenaha Springs last week. In lifting a grab hook, which was fastened to a pole, the hook slipped in such a men ner as to fall, impaling the lady's right arm below the elbow. Finding it impossible to extricate the hook, the barb was removed with pinchers and an incision made in the flesh, when the hook was pulled out. Continental Oil Company Always at Your Service Athena Service Station Gas, Oils, Greasing Automobile Assessories Tires BRYCE BAKER, Prop. . . Athena, . . Phone 761 Drive Home the Spikes That Mean TAB1LITY A firm rocklike structure, built on a concrete foundation, of Lumber, the Lasting Material. That is an investment that will LAST thru the years. LET US HELP YOU BUILD IT What ever form of structure you have in mind, let us help you. Over many years we have had the practical experience that will help YOU. TUM A-LUM LUMBER CO. Free plan service jPrinee in India Has Little Time for Play The child who happens to be born a prince In India has a very serious child life ahead of him. 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These were not for feminine adorn ment, but for the benutlQcatlon of a young man: Edward VI, son of Hen ry VIII. br his third wife, Jane Sey mour, and successor to that much married monarch on the throne of England. The models of the historic pair are displayed on the figure of the young king In the Tussnud wax works. Question of Fact Judge HI neks toue decided that cer tain evidence was Inadralssable. Coun sel took strong exception to the rul ing, and Insisted that it was admis sible. "I know, your honor," said he, warmly, "that It is proper evidence. Here I have en practicing at the bar for 40 years, and now I want to know if 1 am supposed to be a fool?" "That," quietly replied the Judge, "Is a question nf fact, and not of law, so I won't pnss any opinion upon it, but will let the Jury decide." Mingling Old and New Curfew In the undent city of Rouen, France, now rings by electricity. 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McCarroll; 404 Bellevue Phone 3017 Collect '' Walla Walla, Wash: Reduction In Electric ' Light Rates The following reduction in Electric light rates will be in effect on and after March 15, 1929: Residential Rates First 30 KWH hours used, per month....l0c per KWH Excess over 30 KWH used, per month....3c per KWH The above rates apply when bills are paid in full within 10 days from date of bill. Otherwise, the rate will be increased by 10 per cent on each item. j - Commercial Rates First 100 KWH used per month ......10c per KWH Nfext 200 : 7c per KWH Next 300 6c per KWH Next 400 5c per KWH Next 1000 4c per KWH Excess over 2000 ...3c per KWH The above rates apply when bills are paid in full within 10 days fr,om date of bill. Otherwise, the rate will be increased by 10 per cent on each item. 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