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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
2
A letter to the Telegram discusses a proposed belt line around Portland, arguing it could consolidate the city within current boundaries. The author doubts any grade crossings would be included on the 22 mile belt and urges planners to consider this for future development.
Industrial belt line would encircle Portland East Side, linking Oswego bridge to St. Johns terminal. Nine miles of new track required, 22 miles total, to create cheap sites, ease downtown congestion, and improve worker housing with rapid transit to industrial areas.
McKinney offers multiple homes from five rooms to nine rooms near St Johns and river views. Prices range from 560 to 2600 with options of cash down and monthly terms. Also advertises lots, new bungalows, river view properties, and a general sale or exchange by McKinney at 1216 di oe atreet with contact tol.
An early 20th century Portland page item advertises banking with Bank of Commerce inviting commercial or savings accounts at 114 North Jersey Street. The note lists other local ads for sale property in Whitwood Court, work wanted, and hosiery sales, plus a brief notice about lost items and printing services.
A satirical letter argues dogs and cats should be limited to farms and children raised there too. It envisions rural roots easing urban noise and social tensions, claiming elites and “two footed” beings would mature on farms to reduce city disorders and raise future millionaires.
Notice to the public announces relocation to 216 North Jersey Street with expanded space and improved service. The firm promises prompt careful work and invites inspection of the new facility to showcase enhanced capacity and storage for cars.
When the unusual character of our paint offering becomes known many will seek the best. Don’t miss the best choice and come at once to secure the cream of the offerings.
For sale a 100 by 100 foot plot containing twelve 50 by 100 foot lots across the river from St Johns bounded by Wood and Mills streets. Quick sale 1000 dollars less than 100 dollars per lot good terms call at this office.
Four room house on a 50 by 106 lot with street improvements paid, near the new Terminal in St Johns. Price 800 dollars with 150 cash and balance at 10 dollars per month at 7 percent interest. Also a four room house in central St Senna on a 50 by 130 lot with similar terms. A large riverside property with 11 rooms and street access advertised for sale. farm offering forty acres five miles from town on the main line for the P. Ry. no rock, all usable land. Trade offer for a house and lot with cash difference, located at 202 N Jersey Street. Phone Col. 824.
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