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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
2
Local notices discuss mail matter classification at Saint Johns post office and a critical look at market speculator Patten. Commentary denounces price manipulation and extols moral virtue while citing the reform school case and community sympathy for Mary Tryon and family.
A Salem factory report by St Johns Commercial Club investigators analyzes moving the Oregon Sienna Mineral Paint Co to St Johns doubling capacity to five lines. It outlines plant size equipment and costs, current profits, and transport advantages from Walker near Willamette River to Portland, urging home production support and market loyalty.
About fifty guests gathered at Mrs Stucker’s to honor Mr. and Mrs. Parker on their 40th wedding anniversary. They were visited at home by the group who brought good things to eat and presented silverware and keepsakes. The couple welcomed the guests warmly and the evening ended with well wishes for many happy returns.
A very pleasant party was hosted by Mamie Gatton at her parents Mohawk street home last Saturday. Guests enjoyed games and music followed by delicious refreshments and a splendid time was reported by attendees.
In a local Review item residents debate boosting St Johns economic activity by using city labor and materials locally. Mortchunie hints at banning outside trade while business moves to attract buyers. Joes and family arrive to invest, Jane opens real estate ventures, and Henry adjoins Henty residence as Mohawk street.
An ad style notice touts a “great body builder” product from local suppliers in Good Elape. It argues spring is the time to renew health via diet and quality stock, urging patrons to choose first class stock to ensure customer loyalty and better outcomes. It mentions Western governmental politics and a Western Life topically, with confident claims of health benefits and customer satisfaction.
Proposals will be received at the office of the Gly recorder for East Burlington street improvements from Jersey Street east to Kellogg street. Work includes lowering the street to subgrade and macadam, twelve inches deep at center tapering to six inches at curbs. Bid surety required. completion by July 12 1900. City reserves right to reject all bids. Estimative cost 147 dollars. rock crusher price five cents per yard. By order of City Recorder A M Esson. Published April 23 30 and May 7 1900. Many object to strong medicines for rheumatism and liniment is advised. Chamberlain Liniment available from druggists.
Sealed proposals for Tacoma street improvement from Jersey to Hayes by Ploclg samy to subgrade and macadam, plus a 12 foot wood walk on Salt street, are due May 11 at 4 PM. Plans and specs on file with the city recorder. Minimum 10 percent bid deposit required. estimated cost 818.67.
City of St Johns passes Ordinance No 227 to assess costs for Wall Street improvement from Willamette Boulevard to Dawson Street. Public notice directs Engineer estimate of 5405.37 and 60 days to complete, with bids due May 1 1900. Docket entries and parcel by parcel assessments to follow.
A notice from the City Council of St Johns invites sealed bids for paving and grading work on Wall Street from Eastline to Dawson Street. Bids must be on printed blanks, accompanied by a certified check, and delivered by August 1. The project includes 5 foot cement walks, subgrade macadam, and compliance with Ordinance No 227.
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