Portland plans elevator system for 1918 grain crop
The Witherspoon Englar Co of Chicago will draft plans for Portland’s municipal rath elevator and terminal docks. The Port of Portland Commission hires them at 1 percent of total costs to complete four months of planning and eight months of construction, with work overseen by engineer G. B. Hegardt.
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Witherspoon-Englar Company
Chicago
Portland Municipal Rath
Port of Portland Commission
G. B. Hegardt
Hegardt
John H. Burg Nard
Dock Commission
Chago
Witherspoon
Pretty Home Wedding Unites Sterling and Little Couple
A quiet Sunday ceremony at 801 Kellogg Street united Miss W J Sterling and William C Little of Yamhill. Rev J H Irvine officiated at St Johns M E Church where the couple met. Family members attended and a small reception followed. The couple will reside in Yamhill where Little works as contractor and builder.
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J. A. Sterling
Kellogg Street
W. J.aulae Sterling
Wm. C. Little
Yamhill
J. H. Irvine
St. Johns Methodist Episcopal Church
Gordon Little
Thorpe
Little
Vina Sivan
Irvine
Cre- Ee
Tax assessment questions on Greely street extension
A concerned citizen questions city tax levies and exemptions in the St Johns waterfront area. The tentative assessments for the Greely street extension are released, with skepticism about who benefits and how exemptions are decided.
Advertising for sales in the Review
The notice invites readers to place ads for selling cattle horses poultry household goods or any item in the Review. It offers to run ads on commission without charging if readers lack funds to pay upfront.
Letter from a Country Girl on soldiers and street dances
An open letter in an evening paper argues that Portland should not stage street dances to honor soldiers. It warns that easy flirtations undermine reverence for womanhood and soldier conduct, urging young women to maintain dignity and distance to protect both soldiers and their own reputation.
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Portland
Leas
France
America
Forte
St Johns Women Called to Form Local Council
A community message notes the Council of National Defense invites women of St Johns to join a local council. Six women answered, five from the W C T U, with elections postponed until broader organizational representation. The piece urges registration of women volunteers and stresses not conscription, highlighting the men’s efforts and urging a full assembly August 28 at the St Johns library for club and group leaders to form an advisory board.
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Council of National Defense
Womer
St. Johns
Women of
Land
Parente
Grange
If Were Only Young
Poem fragment by Walt Mason laments aging soldiers and urges support for war relief over fantasy of youth. It contrasts longing to fight with aging readers and calls for aiding war efforts rather than pocketbook concerns.
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France
M. A
Walt Mason
Portland Journal Quote Praises Young Servicemen
Ada Wallace Unruh commends Oregon youths joining national service and hints at inviting acquaintance during a street level remark in the Portland Journal.
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Oregon
Ada Wallace Unruh
Portland Journal
Shipyard man engaged in new industry project
A local worker formerly at the ship plant was released with the crew amid efforts to add a saw mill. The man plans to install the mill in conjunction with the plant to boost capacity and production locally.
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St. Johns Sontreger
W. Mason
Ineees
Bread price protest overcharges in Ortland debate
Citizens challenge bakers profits as flour costs rise. letters claim 10 cents per loaf yields excessive margins. Arguments compare Portland prices to Belgium and England, urging mayoral action and a public inquiry into bread pricing and war-related costs.
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Ortland
Journal
Evening News
Baker
Humanson
Portland
Pet
Axleig
Pete
United States
Belgium
France
Old England
England
Not Understood and the Call to Understand
Fragmentary verse laments misjudgments between people and the ache of lack of sympathy. It urges clearer vision and closer understanding among men, praising humanity and urging empathy over harsh judgment.
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Tess
Ringling Bros Circus Announces Portland Shows
Ringling Bros. circus plans an August 27 afternoon and night performances in Portland with Cinderella and a Ballet of the Faires spectacle. More than 1000 people take part, including 400 acrobats, 1009 wild animals, 41 elephants led by Big Bingo, 800 horses, 60 clowns, and a major three mile street parade. An entire trained animal show joins the main tent program this season.
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Ringng Bros
Portland
Ringling Bros
America
Ady
Do Not Buy Court Plaster From Unreliable Vendors
The United States Department of Justice cautions buyers to avoid court plaster from street vendors or unreliable sources. If court plaster is required, purchase only from responsible, trusted suppliers to ensure authenticity and safety.
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United States Department of Justice
Fate of the Evader in Draft Duty Warned by Portland Office
The Adjutant General warns men who fail to appear for military physical examinations or to report within five days face automatic conscription. Deserters are hunted, court martialed, and in wartime can face the death penalty. Information Bureau, Adjutant General's Office, Portland Oregon.
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Adjutant General
Washington
Army of the
United States
Uncle Sam
Information Bureau
Adjutant General's Office
Portland
Oregon
Morning Mood Brightens Day in Local Pageant
A fragment describes a morning scene where someone sparked a cheerful start. People smiled, soft words turned to warmth, and the day began with hopeful energy, lifting spirits for both young and old.
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Stewart
Pulpit Pro to Preach on Satan at Sea View
Supplying preacher Harold Pro fills the Baptist church pulpit at Sea View during Rev. RE Borden’s vacation. His next Sunday morning sermon, on Satan, follows earlier talks linking Genesis to Revelation. A boy noted he “told us things and stopped,” not delivering a full sermon.
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RE. P. Borden
The
Baptist Church
Sea View
Harold Pro
Satan
Eight-room modern residence in St Johns district
Describes a thoroughly modern eight-room house in a top St Johns residence district overlooking the new ship plant. Highlights include a distinctive type, finely finished interior, ideal location, and a reasonable price. Inquiry at the office. Cards of thanks notices cost ac cents each.
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St. Johns
Navy calls for cooks and mess attendants at sea
The U S Navy orders extra meals for night watch and boosts food allowance. It seeks skilled cooks bakers stewards and mess attendants with Navy Cooking School training offered for novices. Enlistment through postmasters or Navy Recruiting Station Portland Oregon.
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Kitchener
Cromwell
U. S. Navy Department
Navy
Navy Cooking School
San Francisco
U. S
Open Air Meeting Seeks Solidarity to Save Youth
An open air union meeting at city hall last Sunday urged community unity to protect youth. The speaker cited the need to help neighbors’ children to prevent negative influences and called for continued outdoor meetings through next Sunday.
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City Hall
Mrs Helen Howarth Lemmel Heads To Seattle For Ten Day Visit
Mrs Helen Howarth Lemmel travels to Seattle for ten days with friends where she will sing for Red Cross and war relief entertainment. Miss Nettie Leona Foy will accompany her in Seattle as she did in Portland, aiding the fundraiser. Proceeds from Mrs Lemmel’s new patriotic song Dear O are donated to Crosswork for Oregon soldiers and the song is sold at Foy’s Variety Store.
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Helen Howarth Lemmel
Seattle
Red Cross
Nettie Leona Foy
Mrs. Lemmel
Portland
It Always Pays A Party Thret Week Ad Prompts Rentals
A Review advertisement draws heavy demand as furniture and a residence for sale or rent attract quick inquiries. The seller notes constant phone calls from distribution time onward and rapid rental interest, saying she could have sold and rented more.
Man Injured On Montavilla Streetcar
Groat suffered a broken arm last Thursday night when his limb hung from a streetcar window and was struck by a passing wagon. The article warns riders, especially youths, not to extend arms or heads from car windows and urges readers to send in news items.
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Groat
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