14 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
1
A broad call for civic effort and welcoming attitudes in St Johns, urging residents to improve town appearance, promote new industries, support the Lewis and Clark exposition, and attract investment. Reports on mills and wages, plans for mill expansions, and local debates on public libraries, streets, and community spirit, with reflections on Italian residents and streetcar etiquette.
Carl Cederman a laborer lost $70 in a late night draw poker game with two strangers at Hrickson's in Portland. He claimed robbery but admitted he gambled away his money. A congressional party of lawmakers will visit the Lewis and Clark Exposition on June 3, aided by a $10,000 appropriation. Half a million eggs are shipped from Yakima hatchery for the Fisheries exhibit at the exposition.
Tom Williams a well known Portland man died after a lingering illness. He was famed for helping the needy, often giving cheer and money to relieve suffering. His generous deeds and steady charity left a lasting impression on friends and townsfolk alike.
The article extols St Johns as the peninsula’s ideal home site with rich groves and a harbor potential for deep seagoing vessels. It cites dry soil, proximity to Portland, rising property values, and future development by local employers. It notes healthful summer winds and views of the Willamette, urging investment as a path to wealth. It also mentions Ava Kuwry Dye locating Judge J B Shannon in Fowler and the Lewis and Clark centennial exposition guest invitation.
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