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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
Local notes describe a thriving Portland Rose show with thousands of blooms reaching collectors and the public. The festival committee reports abundant flowers for decorations and participation, signaling a strong, festive turnout.
A reflective piece contrasts aging pioneers with younger critics. It laments relentless opposition to irrigation, new transport, and road improvements, questioning the character of a young man who resists progress as he ages. The author suggests wisdom comes with time and fears perpetual opposition.
The Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition aims for large eastern attendance similar to Portland and Lewis and Clark fairs. Washington faces possible special legislative session amid state officer probes and potential repeal of the local option liquor bill. The La Grande Horse Show promises a major Northwest event, while public sentiment supports temperance and wartime readiness.
Assessors say deputy assessors will be busy through month end as most work is done. Nice of Xerth Powder finished district last week and Vanila of Ve chy nearly completed estate assessments now focusing on personal property. Dr. R. A. Wiltshire of Gwynneville endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as outstanding for croup and children's ailments and notes its pleasant efficacy for the intended ills. For sale by local dealers.
A playful note claims a "fer drugs" substance is harmless and enjoyable, describing it as pleasant to take and urging its use. No caution or context provided.
Local testimony from N H Brown of Pittsfield VL extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a reliable family remedy for constipation biliousness and headaches. The short ad claims long use and satisfaction with the product priced at 25 cents.
Statement of the Germania Life Insurance Company of New York to the Oregon Insurance Commissioner for the year ending December 1 1968. Capital paid up 2009090. Income 6955921.25 includes premiums 5072449.04 interest dividends rents 871267.19 and other income 15205.02. Disbursements total 7925214.51 include payments to policyholders 7.9 million dividends on stock 24000 salaries 669410.87 taxes and fees 8846.02.
Notice states the partnership Black Bramwell dissolved May 31 by mutual consent. C. J. Black continues the real estate business, F. J. Bramwell retires. All bills of the firm payable to C. J. Black or F & BH well, and both bear responsibility for outstanding debts. Debtors must settle promptly.
The report lists assets and liabilities for the Germania Life Insurance Company as of December 31 1908 with total admitted assets 41 021 783 06 total policy claims 193 363 95 and total liabilities 41 021 783 05. It notes total insurance in force 116 470 260 00 and Oregon business data for the year including gross premiums 31 367 68 and risks outstanding 685 291 00. C Doremus president and Cliff R Curtiss listed as general agent in Portland Oregon with R G Carlofk superintendent of agents La Grande Oregon.
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