Hollow Cement Blocks At Parrish and Thompson Works
A visit to the Hollow Block Cement Works of Parrish and Thompson describes the production process for cement blocks in St Johns. Blocks are molded from sand cement and water, cured for three weeks with daily wetting, and produced for extensive building use, with plans to add capacity to turn out a block per minute. The firm notes issues with blocks having too large openings and weak end contact, and emphasizes thick walls for durability.
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Parrish & Thompson
St. Johns
St. Johns Brick Co
Thompson
Porthnot
Inside the Marine Iron Works on Charleston Street
A visitor spends a half hour at the Marine Iron Works describing the busy plant on the waterfront. The article details 50 horsepower air power, 24 riveters, a large truss for a Macifie Bridge company dredge, multiple drills and punches, plate and angle rolls, and an electric powered shop led by Manager Thomas Shea. It highlights the noisy, productive environment and the photographers’ fascination with pneumatic tools and the manufacturing process.
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Marine Iron Works
Charleston Street
St. Johns
Marine Tron Works
Macifie Bridge Company
Thomas Shea
Skating rink contest entertains St Johns crowd
A lively skating event drew about 200 attendees at the rink with prizes including tickets to the rink and the Oaks. Awards went to Lena Madison for most graceful lady, Mr. Goodmondson for most graceful gentleman, and Karl Crouchley for fastest skater among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Madison
Genteman
Mr. Goodmondson
Harry Clamp
Aveta
Gusta Madison
Karl Crouchley
Ines Hollenstein
St. Johns
Lester Brink
John Morrison
BL. Snow
J. F. Gilmore
Chas
Bredeson
Odd Fellows Picnic At Cedar Park August 22
The Rebekahs of Laurelwood Lodge 160 join with Laurel Lodge 186 to hold a basket picnic at Cedar Park Thursday afternoon August 22. Events include foot races games and lunch with evening entertainment. Free for all attendees to bring a basket. Secretary Laurelwood R. L. St Johns.
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Rebekahs
Laurelwood Lodge No. 160
Odd Fellows
Laurel Lodge No. 186
Cedar Park
Laurelwood R. L
St. Johns
Campaign for New Church in St Johns
A committee of five prominent church members was appointed to raise funds and organize an active campaign for erecting a new church on their lot in St Johns. They will report after a meeting next Sunday and push efforts to support the project benefiting both the church organization and the city.
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Portland
Willamette Boulevard
St. Johns
Ode to St Johns On Willamette’s placid stream
Ode extols St Johns and Willamette Valley with mills and factories rising Sleepless and ambitious the town grows into a Mecca of labor and enterprise The poem lauds young city’s promise and strength as workers flock to its shores near the sea
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Willamette
Mecca
City Council in session elects W C Francis to fill seat
The regular council meeting chaired by Mayor Couch elected W C Francis to fill the unexpired term of W W Raser in the second ward. Other actions included transfers of license, building petitions, and bids for city hall work. The meeting adjourned with items continued to page 2.
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Couch
Alderton King
Walker
Leggett
Linguist
Jobes
Dobie
Tasun
Greene
W. W. Raser
Covel
W. C. Francis
Francis
Caveron
Davidson
Emmons
R. Citron
O. @. Potts
Hrink
Jersey Street
Meterson & Noce
King
O. G. Baldwin
Hartman
Oswego
Lively
St. Johns
Manlay
Citiven Nesstey
Tull & Gibbs
City Hall
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Hex
Nice
Express Company
Woodlawn
Zeller-Byrnes CO
East
Jersey ST
Douglas & Sons Planing Mill
Messrs. Douglas & Sons
Campaign For New Church
Apatasse
Philadelphia
St, Johns
By J. Mc Pires
M. L. Holbrook
C. BE. Bailey
St. Johns Land Co
East St. Johns
Peninsula
Columbia Boulevard
O. R. & N. Railroad
Holbrook
Acome
St. Johnstone Union
Oregon
Leroy H. Smith & CO
Cochran Block
Abington Bldy
Portlawd
Petersen
Noce
N. Jersey St
W. E. Coon
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