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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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
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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. He Is not allowed
to play with any other children be
cause of his rank, and the matter of
his playing Is greatly restricted, as
he is not allowed to do anything
which might possibly result In an ac
cident to him. lie Is constantly
watched nnd always dressed In keep
ing with his rank. There are a mil
lion things he must not do and very
few things that, In a wuy of diversion,
are allowed. Everything In the way
of a boyish romp Is prohibited. When
he sits down to his meals he Is fed
by two attendants, who arrange mor
sels of food and place tlieni In his
mouth. If be gets sick he Is watched
by a dozen women who have various
duties to perforin In the room, but
who are constantly present If he has
a fever, two young girls are employed
constantly In brushing his feet with
branches of a certain plant, which op
eration is said to hove curative qual
ities Fint Silk Hose
There have been recently placed on
exhibition in London models of the
first pair of silk stockings ever worn
In England.
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. The
curfew bell has heretofore been
worked by hnnd. but now it has been
wired to the great clock, said to be
the oldest In the world, In the tower.
As soon as the clock strikes nine, the
bell begins to toll automatically and
continues for a quarter of an hour..
The clock Itself was manufactured in
138!) and for five centuries It ram with
out repair. It has only one hand,
marking the hours.
Air Current Charted
The government has recently pub
llshed the first chart of the air cur
rents, the publication dealing with
the air currents of the North Pacific.
The chart shows wind diagrams at
altitudes of 10,000 feet. 5,000 feet and
2,fiOO feet nnd at sea level for (be
areas In the vicinity of Manila, Guam,
Tenrl Harbor, Seattle. Medford, San
Francisco. I.os AiircIcs. San Diego,
Coco Solo. Cunal Zone and Hongkong.
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Phone 552
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the endgale la removed.
built-up aectlona are
mounted on the aidea and
front and a new endgate la
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ing Job.
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It is a good-looking 1-ton truck, designed
especially for rural hauling, in town or out,
and for general farm work. It. is built to
meet conditions such as you often meet in
this community.
It has the six-speed feature six speeds
forward, two reverse that makes it un
beatable in mud, gumbo, treacherous side-
roads, over hills, through holes and soft
fields. When you hit hard going you shift
it into the low range and turn speed into
i pulling power never before offered in a
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this new truck swiftly picks up to 35 miles
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It has a powerful 4-cylinder engine, heavy
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Bodies supplied for every type of load
commercial or farm. j
For farm duty there is the new con
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Athena, Oregon
DR. W. G. COWAN
PHYSICIAN AND" SURGEON
' Athena, Oregon
Now
is the TIME
"Pink's"
is the PLACE to put
Fresh Oil in the crankcase
"Pink's" Place, Third Street
Jensens
Blacksmith Shop
Repair Work
Prices Reasonable
" Athena, Oregon
Why suffer with
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Regardless of their condition, I can
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Foot Correctionist
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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.
Preston-Shaffer Milling Company
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Announcement
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ATHENA, OREGON,
Announces that it has com-pieted the organ
ization of a
Trust Department
and is qualified to act as Executor, Administra
tor, guardian, or in any other fiduciary capac
ity. Just think what 37 years of successful banking
experience would mean to the "executor or ad
ministrator of your estate.
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