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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
2
The St Johns Review notes a Beery Friday event at West Burlington Street in Saint Johns Oregon. It records a port office entry as a second class matter under the March 3 1879 Act.
The new city council started its term Tuesday evening in good shape and is expected to work harmoniously. The Mayor’s committee selections aim for a successful administration, while critics note ongoing challenges and potential improvements. A forthcoming bridge proposal could boost west side trade and affect river traffic, with public input invited via the Review.
The pupils of the high school plan an entertainment in Bickners hall on Monday April 19 at 7 20 p m to benefit the school. Admission for adults is 50 cents and children 25 cents. The program features folk songs, dialogues, recitations, a ballad, and a football song with performances by the high school girls and boys and various grade pupils. The evening aims to attract a large audience and provide valuable amusement.
All dog owners are notified that dog tax is due for every dog four months old and older. Tax payments may be secured at City Hall. City Recorder ADM Kason issues the notice.
A Portland visitor browsed Portland’s shops and discovered a hot sale at Vogue Millinery two doors north of the post office. The notice highlights low prices and inviting hours as the shopper explored local businesses.
Retiring councilman Harry C. Hunter known as Happy, a former Portland Manufacturing employee, promotes a Burlington tract on the United Railroad north of Linnton. The property spans one and a half miles of Willamette Slough water frontage, with sale limited to capitalists who will establish manufacturing industries. Locals praise his genial nature and forecast price increases next week, urging investors to act.
A profitable afternoon at the Mothers meeting held at Miss Nellie Brown's with president back after illness. New members joined as mothers attended, and plans were made for a May 7 meeting on Food and Care of Children and a business meeting on April 11 in the Methodist church.
The W H M of the M B church held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs L Lee dom s home on Monday afternoon in April. After the business session discussions focused on improving meeting interest and profit for all ladies, with Mrs HV Hart noted as See.
Spirit Lake resident Mr J H L Farnham calls Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets the best remedy for constipation. He urges a trial, praising their agreeable effect. Price 25 cents, samples available.
E ward Rawson installed and displays a multi function machine in the Holbrook building at Jersey and Richmond streets St Johns. The device combines planer lathe cut off borer and other shop tools into one compact unit. Rawson promotes its labor saving capability and seeks capital to mass produce the invention with exhibitions of decorative work from an old pear tree as examples.
The Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath school gave an interesting program at their church last Saturday featuring recitations music and short talks. A rising vote of thanks honored Hon Judge Morrow for his circuit court decision in the case of et Johne Dry. A temperance pledge against alcohol and tobacco was rejected by sixty one of sixty four adults present. The writer asks if work should be taken up by each church in St Johns.
The piece argues property owners and residents should favor ongoing town growth through attracting industries and modern improvements. It contends capitalists seek towns that regularly adopt new facilities, while workers and homeseekers benefit from a live town with rising property values and steady investment opportunities.
A Greater St Johns note argues women should wear bare hands as tariffs raise glove costs. The piece contends husbands favor this, noting the tariff will nearly double glove prices and force people to accept higher costs already deemed unnecessary.
The speaker notes the glove trust adds another twist to tariff policy and today’s government system. He warns that while the masses awaken to political issues, they often go blind at election time, leaving the ballot unprepared for real change.
St Johns opened the season with a doubleheader against Albina and Portland. In the first game St Johns defeated Albina behind a strong effort from pitcher Stone who delivered good control. The Maroons of Portland edged St Johns 4 to 3 in the second game as fatigue set in, with another matchup promised for the 1th as Manager Valentine vows a stronger showing.
The piece urges readers to ensure meat quality for good health. It argues springtime nourishment via meat aids in flushing winter impurities and rebuilding the body, asserting fresh meat replaces old blood and strengthens the system. The public is urged to demand only the best meats.
Bitgood and Cole urge buyers to try their stock of a great body builder product. The ad claims only their market carries this item and assures no customer can go wrong with a purchase. Patrons urged to place a trial order.
Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 4 o clock p m May 10 1900 for lease of all or part of the upper dock of the new St Johns City Dock dimensions 120 by 540 feet 440 feet enclosed 14 feet floor to beams bidder to accompany with a $500 certified deck payable to the city condition that within 80 days from acceptance of bid arrangements for use and occupancy be made right to reject any and all bids and readvertise for 18 Address A M Kenon Recorder of St Johns Oregon Published in the St Johns Review April 16 23 30 and May 7 1900
Four room bungalow on a goxtoo lot near the car line and high school at St Johns. Features living room and kitchen with two bedrooms each having closets, front porch, water and electric lights. Interior finished in natural wood and plaster walls. Price 1175 dollars with 50 dollar cash and 12 monthly payments.
I have made arrangements with the Pacific Bridge Co for wash ed river gravel and sand in unlimited quantities Contractors doing street work or building should see me for prices Bunkers at foot of Newton street opposite site for the new school building East St Johns Business phone Woolawn 1194 Residence Richmond 1341
Many people object to taking strong medicines prescribed by physicians for rheumatism. When there is no fever or swelling, external treatment suffices. Apply Chamberlain's ointment freely for quick relief. For sale by all good druggists.
A remark notes the high cost of war, comparing the expense to fire a 12 inch gun with what an editor earns in two years, highlighting the heavy financial burden of conflict.
The piece explains choosing quality stock over flimsy material to save 50 cents and retain customers. It argues that investing in better stock yields repeat business and overall value, emphasizing customer satisfaction over short term gains.
The Review notes the cost of living and student life in the March University of Oregon Bulletin. This twenty page booklet presents campus views and condensed information on university work and entrance requirements.
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