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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1910
Page
1
A cracked editorial laments escalating phone charges by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. from $3 to $8 monthly, labeling it graft. It urges council action to enforce the $2,000 bond and force lower rates, noting numerous small businesses struggle to afford essential service.
A fragmentary verse recounts a Native American legend of Mount Hood and Mount Helens, describing a Great Spirit, a night of fire and ash, and the later arrival of white settlers. It laments loss of lands and tradition while honoring Old Mount Hood as a sacred, enduring symbol.
For the week ending April 16 Stock Yards Livestock receipts totaled 1229 cattle 19 calves 2065 hogs and 3285 sheep Prices for cattle remained steady while hogs eased and sheep buyers showed weak demand Sheep market appeared demoralized with inconsistent consumer demand Hog market showed some decline amid lower activity in the sample notes
At a Tuesday meeting Mayor Hendricks led discussions on Willis Boulevard widening from 80 to 86 feet and extending public input. A. A. Schrima bee's bid of 475 dollars for sewer work was approved after bond precautions. The council also eyed widening three north end streets to 60 feet by condemnation if needed, and moved forward on street grading and numbered housing ordinances. Budget shows 4,601.43 dollars on hand.
Dr Albert Carey warns that germs thrive in dark damp indoor spaces. He urges airing out rooms, cleaning corners drains and spouts, and letting sunlight kill bacilli to prevent rheumatism and other illnesses. Thousands recover yearly, but cleanliness and fresh air remain vital.
Fessenden street grocer Alexander S. Scales married Miss Johnston in Toledo Washington. The quiet ceremony was witnessed by immediate friends and relatives. The couple will reside at 601 All Street and begin a prosperous life together.
A roundup of St Johns notices reports new buildings on Dawson and Jersey streets, moves to Portland, and streetcar fare changes. Residents include J W Norene H L Winters and Rev Feldmeth, with several homes and businesses under construction and a Portland Manufacturing plant expansion noted. Local events cover a Peninsula ball game win over Vancouver, and immigration trends toward Oregon with increasing colonist travel.
April 12 to 18 saw a spike in building permits with 10 new dwellings and additions listed on Gresham Armour Richmond Fessenden Dayton Fillmore and Dawson streets plus a residence alteration on Dawson. Values range from 100 to 1400 dollars reflecting a record week. A separate note describes Prof James Dryden's poultry experiment at Oregon Agricultural College hatching 1350 eggs to raise large flocks.
U S oil experts in Yale say the oil flow should be reached within two weeks marking a swift upturn. T D Hayworth, a refining expert, will stay in Yale awaiting the good news and arranging immediate shipment of his oil refining operation as soon as flow is reached.
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