Progressive Meeting of St. Johns Association Sets By Laws
The second meeting of the St. Phen Progressive association met at city hall with good attendance. A committee read and adopted the constitution and by laws declaring the group shall discuss city measures and meet weekly. Dues are 10 cents monthly. The gathering also debated water mains ordinance and Maple street sewer matters with actions referred to a district attorney and a committee. Adjournment set for Thursday evening.
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St. Phen Progressive Association
Perrine
St. Johns
Committee On
Chas, Anderson
W. Childers
M.S. Hewitt
St. Johns Water Co
S.C. Cook
Maple Street
D.C. Lewis
Jersey Street
Mohawk
Lola Street
Valentine
Kellogg Street
Burlington
Chicago
Hill
Davis
Bredeson
Hone Jm
Aderman Brodeson
Burlington Street
Til
Bredesan
Nii
MG. Neuse
Rock Crusher
Merchants Plan National Credit Guide in Slattog Malteone County
Portland merchants of the Merchants Mercantile Co prepare a district credit guide to link the county with national credit conditions. The guide will show how residents paid in their former locales, allowing merchants to rate customers before extending credit. Each merchant receives a copy to verify ratings of current or prospective customers.
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Merchants’ Mercantile Co
Portland
Slattog Malteone
United States
Oregon Hop Crop Reaches Hundred Thousand Bales
Oregon reports an excellent hop yield this season with total production around 100000 bales the largest since 1907 and farmers already receiving payments amid notes of strong overseas demand and rising prices.
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Oregon
Trading at Home and Made in Oregon Appeal
A public notice urges residents to buy locally to sustain town growth and support local merchants. It argues that out-of-town purchases reduce circulating money, harm local jobs, and limit holds on returns or quality disputes. Emphasizes benefits of supporting Made in Oregon goods and locally owned businesses.
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Jpride
Hia
Portland
Chicago
Oregon
Oreston
Maple Hill Rambles From Fir Bluff Ranch
A playful reminiscence from July on Maple Hill at the Fir Bluff ranch. The writer recalls intense heat in St Johns and a neighborly gathering with eight heavyweights, a keg of nails cooled in a brook, a small log bungalow, and jokes about insects, deer, and July weather.
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Hillstore
Ore
Folhter Review
St. Johns
Maple Hill
Pit Bluff Ranch
Rey Wilcox
Fir Bluff Ranch
J. B. Campbell
Oregon Development League Convention At Astoria
Delegates from across the state will gather in Astoria for the Oregon Development League annual convention on August 14 15 and 16. The event features a full program with each section represented and a forward step for the seven penat circles. Centennial celebrations add interest as Astoria’s famed hospitality, especially toward veterans, receives emphasis. The convention is billed as the best in the history of the state-wide body.
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Astoria
Oregon Development League
Political and Industrial Power in a Democracy Debate
A fragment arguing that political and industrial power shift from individual competition to organized control. It traces early barbaric stages to feudal leadership, then asserts constitutional limits, public ownership, and democracy as checks. The author criticizes socialism, discusses confiscation and government ownership, and warns against both industrial and political monopolies.
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Mimchinery
Langer
Ena Paine
Ps Peoche
Wiktor
Socialien
Mie
Guggenheim
Alaska
Lntereste
Firemen’s Barbecue and Socialist Debate on Willamette Banks
Sunday event on the Willamette shore north of the shipyard hosted a second annual firemen’s picnic with an ox feast, games, and a kangaroo court. The excerpt critiques socialism, labor, and government efficiency, arguing workers’ wages, trade practices, and public management merit scrutiny before nationalizing industry.
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Willamette
Coxey
Aquarium growth boosts scout science club ambitions
The Aualjotent Butts Boy Scouts report a thriving aquarium with three specimens including Apomatix Gibbosi and Acipenser juveniles. Caught fish and mishandling prompted removal of some individuals. New specimens arrive daily as locals debate funding for a department showcase and public library donations.
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Aearl
Auljotent
Butts
Sporades
Scout Poff
Scout Hartle
Department of Bugology
Mont
Arella
Labrador
Colorado
St John
Building Permits For Two Dwellings On City Streets
Notices show J. Delluyer plans a dwelling on New York Street between Fessetten and Portland Boulevard with No. To To. Tony Hines seeks a dwelling on Bank Street between Midway and Oregonian Avenues. Prices and verification not provided. Teething babies suffer in heat with painful gums and disrupted digestion. McGee’s Elixir advertised as relief for sour stomach and bowel discomfort with claimed cooling and soothing effects. Sold by St Johns Pharmacy.
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J. DelLyrer
New York Street
Fessetllen
Portland
Evard
Tony Hines
Bank Street
Midway
Oregonian Avenues
McGee
Solby St Johns Pharmacy
Lakeview Plans October Railroad Celebration In Oregon
Lakeview residents arrange a master celebration for October as the railroad from California nears. The plan calls for the largest demonstration yet held in Tule Lake or Oregon, with participation expected from Central Oregon cities and a likely week of rejoicing on the railroad’s arrival.
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Lakeview
California
Tuteri
Oregon
Thieve Oregon
Fragmentary political reflection on citizenship and liberty
A reader expresses that being a citizen with endless possibilities is superior to being governed. The statement condemns a fickle and incapable public and warns against a rushed “next step” toward government control. It conveys wary optimism about future liberty.
City Council Notes Sewer Street Projects Delayed
City council proceedings show most members present except Councilman Mack as Mayor Couch presides. Remonstrances against sewer district 2 were discussed, including delays in Maple street sewer and proposed Tioga street improvements. Attorney Perkins urged quick passage of related ordinances for bondholders and contractor accountability, while debates over Macrain avenue and Kellogg street openings continued.
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Mack
Connec! Thesday
Couch
W. J. Collins
de Wo
Amos
Charlotte Carlton
J. H. Cramer
C. Rogers
W. H. King
Street Committee
Maple Street
Rem ‘Oes
Tioga Street
Vansenden
Willis Jboulevart
Aldertran Hill
Geo. J. Perkins
Jeave
St Johns Star Sand and Grvel Co
Macrim Avenue
Bondemen of Sewer District No
Boldschen
Perrine
Julia
Berkins
Tettenstratan
Portland
Gail Perrine
Couch Ther
Han
Alderman Hill
Macrain Avenue
Portland Wins Official Terminus Status for Ocean Highway
Portland has been named the official terminus of the ocean-to-ocean highway, with United States recognition and federal support. Seattle and San Francisco were rivals, but Portland prevailed shaping a 3800 mile New York to Portland route linking to the Pacific highway. The map shows travel north to Canada or south to Mexico, promising significant regional growth and advertising value for Portland.
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Portland
Seattle
San Francisco
United States
Federal Good Roads Department
New York
Canada
Mexico
Panama Canal
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