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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
2
The St Johns Review notes rising costs for beef sugar clothing and shoes as the war starts. It observes that prices are climbing rapidly and suggests those in control of necessities need little encouragement to raise prices. The piece reflects wartime inflation pressures on the Oregon town.
Tuesday's Journal recalls a president who faced pressure to invade Mexico, refused, and endured harsh criticism. While his wife lay dying he crafted peace messages that kept the United States at peace with its neighbor and spared thousands of American mothers from grief.
M E Church notes the Brown family returned from Seattle and the Sunday school class was covered by Miss Ingalls. Beulah Titus plans a vacation and secretary duties. Ladies Aid served refreshments and will do so again next Saturday. Pastor Ingalla granted two weeks’ vacation to Lebanon. Next Sunday features Mr B Lee Paget and Layman Association rep. August 28 sermon by Dr MeMson. Epworth League absences noted.
The outbreak of the great war triggers strict censorship across nations, with Austria blocking lines and expelling reporters. World knowledge is curtailed as governments suppress diplomatic notes and troop movements, while observers warn that rumors replace facts and public insight fades. American Press.
Oregon Multnomah County probate notice announces executor John H Rebhan will auction real property on September 26 1914 at 1:80 PM in St Johns city to highest cash bidder pending court approval. Property includes Lot 8 Block S P T Smith Addition to St Johns with half of Lot 3 and a party wall deed detail.
A poem contrasts summer heat in New York with longing for a cooler retreat by rivers, maple shade, and gentle walks. It laments urban hazards like traffic and banana slips while dreaming of peaceful scenes from St Johns to Meg Merrilies and a wish for better fortunes.
A reader notes many St Johns suffer chronic appendicitis misdiagnosed as stomach or bowel trouble. The column cites C R Thompson and Adler i ka buckthorn bark remedy for quick relief after a single dose. Also includes an advertiser notice urging timely submissions and printing orders.
In the Circuit Court of Oregon Multnomah County a summons orders M Tenney as plaintiff to notify Raith M Hill Reuben W Hin Grace V Martin Bessie M Martin and W E Yates as defendants to appear within six weeks from Sept 26 1914. The complaint seeks foreclosure on Lot 2 Black 16 South Johns Multnomah County and a sheriff sale to satisfy debts including attorney fees and priority liens. The notice appears in John’s Weekly News for publication.
Permit records show H E Reed approved to build a residence on Charlest street between pegent and Central avenue at an estimated cost. Minnie Young authorized to erect a home on Jersey street between Burr and Alma. W J Halas listed for a dwelling on a street between thal avenue and Hudson street with a 50 dollar cost. An electric town Chimore's barter shop mentioned.
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