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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
1
A twentieth century pastor plans to remove a long used church tower and sell its bell as an obsolete antique. The piece reflects on memory and the call to worship, contrasting modern life with childhood hymns, mothers at prayer, and the church’s quiet cadence.
A fragmentary reminiscence contrasts a rough cattle herder's past with a modern ease and artistic life. The speaker, once a horse and herd hand, imagines leading mighty hosts and now faces a quieter fate of poetry and elegy.
Peninsula Security Company offers eight modern homes on Willamette boulevard and Edison street between Fessen den and New York streets. Built with day labor and quality materials, each house is fully finished and priced far below replacement cost. Easy terms available to responsible buyers. contact Columbia 161. ROGERS Rubber for Men Dollar Ten.
G W Morrison argues country newspapers reach 60 million Americans in towns of 6000 or less and on farms. He claims their readers are loyal, buy locally, and influence neighbors. Newspapers are the cash-in medium with intensive local circulation and trusted voices for ads.
City Commissioner Mann warned Portland’s water intake from Bull Run River has fallen to 47,000,000 gallons daily, the lowest since records began. He urged extreme conservation and warned sprinkling could be halted. reservoirs hold 190,000,000 gallons, enough for about four days if supply is cut, with average seasonal flow at 56,000,000 gallons.
The sugar beet drive gains momentum as war emergency raises prospects of U S beet production. Experts say per capita consumption rises and Western farmers can boost yields with labor saving tech and scientific farming. US may lead beet sugar after war, surpassing France and Germany. In Seattle, coffee profiteers face charges under federal and state laws.
Joseph M. Rieg plans a $35,000 natatorium at Columbia Beach, to be the state’s largest and among the nation’s biggest. The 75 by 150 foot pool will hold about 100 bathers, with lockers, diners, diving stands, and a sunroom. The convertible building can become an auditorium by covering the pool floor. He leaves Portland mid September to inspect other pools, aiming for spring opening.
On account of illnesses in the family a five room house at 202 North Fox street lat Thx100 is offered for 1600 cash including furniture, garden truck, wooden basement and fruit. Also a barber shop on M108 Alta street is for sale with good business. For particulars see J B Coffey at 105 Alt street.
A verse extols resilience amid seasons and hardship, urging acceptance and humor. The speaker, credited as Pythian Guest, notes wealth offers friendship but poverty leaves one unsupported, and that fortune or misfortune should be faced with laughter rather than fret.
Quong Tong Cafe on Jersey Street invites diners to try chop suey and noodles at popular prices. Home made pastries are available daily as the cafe opens for breakfast and serves dinner from 6 a.m. to midnight.
In a bold shift the Kodak Finishing department earns praise for prompt courtesy and efficiency. the report highlights improved handling of orders and faster turnaround times reinforcing customer trust and reliability in URRIN SAY and related operations.
A stance defends Portland public markets arguing they curb consumer prices, protect buyers, and keep markets fair. Commissioner Bigelow is praised for integrity while comparisons show market prices lower than stores across the city, despite occasional variances and wartime cost pressures on farmers and vendors.
City Attorney LaRoche will file with the public service commission a petition to extend the tram line from Fessenden and Jersey streets in St Johns to the municipal terminal, aiming to serve over 400 workers. The council plans franchise rights on city streets and county roads to complete the route along Jersey Street to St Johns Avenue and Kellogg Street.
Notice announces Union Savings and Loan Company of Portland Oregon organized under state law has set up an agency in St Johns for stock subscriptions and collections. It touts guaranteed safety under Blue Sky law, monthly payments, and stock maturing at $1000 after 100 months with potential loans and one year cessation during sickness. Resident agent A W Davis at 202 New Jersey Street invites inquiries.
An era style advertisement seeks men or women to sell guaranteed hosiery to friends and neighbors. Handsome profits offered in full or spare time with a large commission. Phoenix Hosiery Co. Darley, Pa.
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