Splendid 22 Acre Oswego Street Platted Tract Placed On Market
One of St Johns finest tracts at the foot of Oswego street along the county road, paralleling the street car line for two blocks, 22 acres to be divided into lots. The 1910 Real Estate Co will market the parcels with prices starting around fifty dollars per lot, easy payments, and streets to be laid through the tract. Contracts list J R G Brandis vice president I Brooks secretary and J B Holbrook treasurer.
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St. Johns
St. Johna
J. R. G. Brandis
I. Brooks
J. B. Holbrook
A Delightful Clime In St Johns Weather Reflections
The piece muses on the pleasant climate of St Johns and contrasts it with harsher conditions elsewhere. It notes long stretches of wet winter weather and celebrates the idea that the region enjoys favorable overall conditions with sunny spells and mild seasons.
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St. Johns
Weyl
Oasis
Dallere
Peole
California
Hillside Residence Sale Near United Railways Line
A fragmentary notice describes a hillside tract near the United Railways line between Whitwood Court and Linntoo, offered from Dr William Jones. The property is a splendid residence site with a view toward Mt Se Helens and Portland, about a 25 minute ride from a central location.
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United Railways
Whitwood Court
Linntoo
William Jones
Umeba
Mt. 1
Helens Jeffereye
Portland
Commarae
Joven
Not Understood pay by W. W. Holcomb
Fragmentary verse reflecting existential questions on time fate and humanity. A troubled speaker cites Poe Haley comet and biblical motifs while pondering life meaning and the unknown. The piece invokes fate and guidance from God amid a loss of certainty.
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W. W. Holcomb
Big Plant for Kenton
Representatives from a major furniture factory disclosed plans for a large plant in Kenton last week. The facility is expected to create hundreds of jobs and expand regional manufacturing capacity along the peninsula. Local officials welcomed the project and pledged support in permitting and infrastructure.
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Raiture
Peninon
Germs We Lose The Fly As A Dine In Companion
An old time editorial lament on flies at meals condemns their presence at the dining table. It warns that a gritty pest carries disease, from typhus to pellagra, through contaminated crumbs and kitchen surfaces. The piece urges sanitary steps to curb breeding sites and prevent contamination.
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Pariot
Penalry
Cesspool
Celler
Market Receipts At Portland Stock Yards Decline In Activity
Receipts at the Portland market during the past week show 1209 cattle 95 calves 322 hogs and 1139 sheep with 4 horses. Activity is down compared with prior periods and high quality offerings are not being pressed to top prices.
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Portland
Frank L. Smith Co Ad Sparks Small-Scale Beef Fight
The Frank L. Smith Co advertises a small scale device promising to help consumers fight high beef prices. The notice urges readers to inspect the item closely in this issue, presenting a practical solution amid ongoing market concerns.
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Frank L. Smith Co
Still in Abeyance on Fessenden Street Widening
A council resolution makes Fessenden street seventy feet wide from Jersey Street to the east city limits. Improvement should proceed quickly. The trolley firm resists granting a franchise to move their lines. The city attorney seeks the document from their lawyer, but Port land Railway, Light & Power Co. delays the ordinance.
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Fessenden Street
Jersey’ Street
Portland Railway, Light & Power Co
Pleased With St Johns Alder Ledman of Boise Idaho
A Boise veteran Mr Ledman, of St Johns, recently reconnected with former comrade Mr Bolden after twelve years. Both served in the 4th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish War. Ledman plans to settle in St Johns after a brief visit, then return to Boise.
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Alder Ledman
Boise
Idaho
Balen
Mr. Ledman
Mr. Bolden
4Th
Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
St. Johns
Good Man on the Job Ex Chief of Police Jo seph Black
The article praises former Portland police chief J H Black now serving as a patrolman. It notes his trusted, faithful and efficient service, welcomed by Chief Cox and the force. It mentions he has grown in health and vigor since taking the position a couple of months ago.
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J. H. Black
Portland
Cox
Joseph
Visit to St Johns Reveals Mining Riches and Property Interest
The visitor from St Johns spends the past week at his daughter’s home and is linked to ownership of a Nevada mine famed for rich ore. The event hints he may secure title to some of St Johns’ valuable real estate amid public interest in the mine’s fortunes.
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Ceee Pal Lake
A. Wee
Nevada
Peeee Wek Ae Ray
St. Johns
No Finer Anywhere at the Electric Theatre
Visitors to St Johns praise the Electric theatre claiming no finer sight or experience has been seen in city or country. The remark underscores broad acclaim, noting exceptional quality and satisfaction with performances and facilities.
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St. Johns
Nerier Tee
Electric Theatre
Let Others Follow The Two Drug Stores Turn Trade From Portland
Local druggists claim they retain St Johns trade by improving service and prices, arguing competition with Portland rivals reduces customers crossing state lines. Business leaders urge steps to keep shoppers local.
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Our City
St. Johns
Portland
St Belea Span Ce 168 Phrase Vague Reference
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a span named St Belea with number 168 and an unclear reference to Vogue. No clear event date or full names available to establish a concrete news item.
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St. Belea Span
Poison Mushroom Poisoning Case In City
D N Byerlee ate a mushroom believed edible, later fell ill with vertigo and convulsions. Treatment included castor oil atropine and heart stimulants. recovery followed after a tense midnight, with Amanita Phalloides causing poisoning.
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D. N. Byerlee
Christian Church
Carey Wan
Atram
Atropine
Boon U
Mrs ey maxien arrangements for to Cali fornia
Irene at internie senain permanent arrangements noted but context is fragmented. The text appears to reference travel or relocation to California and an internal sentence about permanence.
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Mrs. Ey Maxien
California
Irene
Internie
Senain
City Council Holds Short Session Delays Major Actions
A brief council meeting lacked significant business due to Recorder Esson’s absence. A temporary clerk was appointed. Water line issues near Burr street remained unresolved as Moss complained about the water company. The water and light committee was tasked to seek a settlement. A salary raise for Hen Hoover to 55,000 monthly with a future raise was approved, contingent on full-time city work.
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A. M. Esson
Littl
Moss
Burr Street
Water and Light
Hen Hoover
Ben
J.T. Murphy
Jersey Street
Willis Boulevard
Geo. J Perkins
Busy athlete Frank Ely fights through rivals in Portlands circuit
Frank Ely stays active as a busy sports figure. He beat two heavier men within half an hour at Hill last Wednesday and defeated Miller in two straight falls at Oregon City on Tuesday. Plans include a five round boxing exhibit with Wynn Manning and Prof. Ely in Portland, a Hillsboro firemen smoker, a wrestle with George Baker in Albina on May 16, and later bouts including a May 21 clash and a July 4 title bout against a first class lightweight.
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Frank Ely
Hill
Oregon City
Miller
Multnomah
Wynn Manning
Prof. Ely
Owl's
Portland
Hillsboro
Frank
George Baker
Albina
Bud Anderson
Dan O'Brien
First Annual Dancing Party By The Bachelors Club
The Bachelors club hosts its first annual dancing party on the evening of May 4 with Weinberger's orchestra. Public invited at 50 cents. The club has lost one member over matrimony. Details hinted in Adam.
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Bachelors’ Club
Uink
Weinberger
Mission
Adam
Be Sure You're Counted in St Johns Census
Be sure you are counted by the St Johns census enumerators. If missed, see R. M. Hall or Lee Tallman to be numbered midweek. The larger the population, the more attention from outside.
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St. Johns
R.M. Hall
Lee Tallman
Roses Blooming Around Betany Station Area
Mrs B S Wright of South Hayes clipped a small bouquet near the bushes the first of the week. Miss Cole has nice bloom at her home near Betany Station. Roses are at long rosy showing nearby.
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Jolena
B. S. Wright
South Hayes
Miss Cole
Bowie
Betany
Artisans Banquet Closes Six Week Campaign In St Johns
The United Artisans held a Tuesday night session at Bickner hall to close a six week drive. About 75 members attended a lavish banquet prepared by the ladies and helpers, with 37 new members added. Initiations occurred early, introducing three men and two women to the order by new officers Grand Master Hudson and Adjutant General Finger.
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Assembly of the United Artisans
Bickner Hall
St. Johna
St. Johns
Rey
Ifiers
Artisan
Hudson
Finger
Grand Assembly
Nine Citizens Indicted Over Hindu Riot Charges
A grand jury on Monday returned indictments against nine locals linked to the Hindu riot from weeks prior. Names include J F Hey O R Downs G W ink Geo Etheridge Gordon Dickey Ray Van de Bogard John N Groves Milton Unger and Dan Herrold. Charges span guarding duties to robbery and assault with one accusing Hendricks of failing to quell the riot. The article expresses belief Hendricks will be acquitted and that most others will be exonerated when tried.
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J. F. Hey
O. R. Downs
G. W.ink
Geo. Etheridge
Gordon Dickey
Ray van de Bogard
John N. Groves
Milton Unger
Dan Herrold
Mr. Hendricks
Hendricks
New Repair Shop Opened by J T Brooks & Son
J T Brooks & Son have leased space in the Holbrook block at Leavitt and Jersey and will open a first class shoe and harness shop in May. Latest machinery has been ordered, promising neat work with dispatch. Brooks is known for skill and fair treatment, with prior service at Bonham & Poster.
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J.T. Brooks & Son
Holbrook
Leavitt and
Jersey Streets
Brooks
St. Johns
Bonham & Poster
Moving Picture Show to Open on Fercey Street
A moving picture show will occupy the old building on Fercey Street in about two weeks, Manager Brokaw says. It promises to be the finest of its kind, aiming to satisfy local demand for moving entertainments and attract viewers with popular selections.
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Oid
Fercey Street
Brokaw
Johns
Trio of St Johns youths arrested at Central hotel
A trio of St Johns youths were arrested by Officer Dunbar Monday night for causing a disturbance at the Central hotel. All were brought before Judge Hsson Tuesday afternoon and fined $3.00 each, with a warning to behave henceforth.
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St. Johns
Dunbar
Central Hotel
Hsson
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