City Council Meeting Receives Multiple Deliberations
City council with Mayor Vincent presiding addresses arc light at Midway Richards corner. sidewalk changes on Willamette Boulevard debated. bids for Riverside Avenue let. dock gate proposal deferred. various street grade and sidewalk repairs discussed. July city records approved.
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Cit Council
Vincent
Midway
Richards Streets
Water and Light Committee
Willamette Boulevard
Burr Street
North Bank
Burnon
Burlington
Richmond
Waldref
Burson
Ivanhoe
West Chicago
Charleston Street
Hayes
Cochran-Nutting Co
Nh Is
Garlick
City Recorder
Riverside Avenue
Wigenie Boulevard
Coe &N
For Rent at 811 South Jersey Meet
Listing promotes a modern store with living spaces in a convenient location. vague contact names Bdisin Gra Col- referenced, unclear details about available spaces or terms.
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South Jersey Meet
General Trade Conditions from Merchants National Bank of Portland
The article discusses European war impacts on US trade, noting potential benefits to food exports yet warning of credit and shipping constraints. It cites President Wilson's leadership, calls for public confidence, and urges normal business conduct while adapting to conditions. It mentions currency needs, cotton and grain harvests, and rail disruptions affecting markets and securities.
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National Bank of Portland
United States
Wilson
Biaan
Beare
Baryaf Uae
Western Railroad
Raton
Beier
Ce North
Oregon Industrial Growth and Rail Plans Urged
The article urges Oregon to boost industry to create a home market and attract capital. It cites Grants Pass and Roseburg paving the way with railroad bonds to Crescent City and Coos Bay, and argues for friendly policy, reduced taxes, and limits on restrictive legislation to spur manufacturing, farming, and infrastructure. It notes wheat prospects, wartime demand, and shipping rate changes shaping farmer returns and rail movement. Upbeat call for coordinated investment and cooperation to accelerate development.
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Oregon
Grants Pass
Crescent City
Roseburg
Coos Bay
Aeartes
Noa Carenelea
Drowning Ends Picnic Day on Willamette River
John Campbell drowned Sunday while swimming with a Portland picnic party near Linnton at the Willamette Slough mouth. He and a youngster were crossing when Campbell began to drown. bystanders and harbor patrol attempted two hours of resuscitation but failed. Campbell, 86, resided at West Willamette Boulevard and left a wife and two young children.
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John Campbell
Portland
Linnton
Willamette River
Campbell
Hing
Papa
Inginger
Zink
Chas. H. Derrie
Cambell
Npbell
van Ened
West
Willamette Boulevard
For Rent Seven Room House Near Car Line
A seven room house on a quarter acre lot, just one block from the car line, rent ten dollars monthly. Apply to J. E. 5 Secretary Confrmercial clubs Hol peer.
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J. E
Wanted to borrow $760 on land security at Whitwood Court
A notice seeking a loan of 760 dollars for three to five years at five percent interest secured by a tract of land measuring 100 by 600 feet at Whitwood Court with an estimated value of 2000 dollars. Respond to this office.
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Whitwood Court
Biggest Labor Day Street Dance at Willamette Valley Fair
Labor Day features a major street dance along Philadelphia Street between Jersey and City Hall with music and prizes. Willamette Valley departments and Portland labor groups are expected to participate, with the Portland Firemen’s Band likely in attendance. Commercial Club rooms offer event headquarters for the firemen as subscribers support the celebration.
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Philadelpia Street
Jersey
Gon City
Corvallis
St. Helens
Ces
Willamette Valley
Labor Organizations
Portland
Firemen's Band of
Commercial Club
Alia
Are Women to Blame for High Living Costs
A Mothers Meeting talk by Miss Lulu Magone argues women share some responsibility for rising living costs. It urges thrift, cash purchases, and wiser fashion choices to trim waste. It cites domestic science in schools and notes economic strains from scarce food supply, urging practical savings.
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Lulu Magone
Groveryman
St. Johns
Portland
Esc
Kelcher 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mr and Mrs J D Kelcher enjoyed a delightful surprise Sunday afternoon 1914 marking 25 years of marriage. A bounteous dinner at 2 pm followed, with songs and a gift of silver knives and forks from friends Mrs Richards and Mrs J C Petters. guests included multiple relatives from Forest Grove Portland Antigo and Lewis Keliher.
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J. D. Kelcher
Julia Marselliot
Blanche Richards
Forest Grove
C. Petters
Hazel Petters
Paul Petters
W. E. Petters
Helen
John Petters
James Stasek
Portland
Leora L. Richards
Victoria
B. C
Emma Johnson
Anti
Desertion of Hindus and exodus from Astoria hamlet
The article reports large emigration toward the South with Bacus iron shipments from Astoria and predicts Antacta could be deserted if the exodus continues. It notes Hindus at Hammond villa largely left or preparing to depart and claims a Thai money return via San Francisco aiding a revolu tion in India as England fights in Europe. A Danish ship is said to assist natives.
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Northwest
Europe
Pacific
United States
Bacus
Astoria
Antacta
Hammond Villa
Thain
San Francisco
India
Ngland Ptr
Dannnese Steamship
W. O. T mY Meeting and Picnic Notice
The notice invites members to a 2:90 meeting at the Library to elect officers and review yearly department reports. It urges attendance for the event and announces a Columbia Park picnic on August 21 with lunch to be brought.
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W. O. T My
Columbia Park
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