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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
2
A St Johns Review editorial discusses wives on farms, arguing widowed neighbors need protection from local voting power. It critiques political officials and emphasizes a farm wife’s support, urging voters to defend women’s interests in town decisions.
A Portland newspaper piece discusses a fictional Miss Bonnie Burr running a novel advertising stunt to fill space and boost reader interest. The column questions its profitability, notes a local ordinance restricting advances on strangers, and weighs water rate debates as the city considers purchasing the water works to lower costs.
A very pleasant lawn party was hosted by Mr and Mrs Chatto Angiest rie der ban wr of Uwe Mines Vella and Iva Reynukis of Mberta Canada. The lawn featured Japanese lanterns and an evening of music and refreshments. Performers included Missy Leal Walter Khiver Sneed Marty Pus sell, Mise Sw eet Da, and Mr. sing a Scotch ballad with Coot Hrowse. Attendees listed include Vella Hive Reynohls Walter Lad Wilkermeay Alberta King Ida Hazelas sett Hazel Thelerg Glaiys Gar vin Gene Williams ula Gillan Abtio Graves Dr Graves Mrs BD Shaw Mrs Will Thurston Moses Harry Fassett Henter Kase Walker Peterson GW Wis Tid Byerlee Archie Mayer Virgil Hannd Bet Jobisas Kluwer Syeed Carter Cecil Browse Liveoa Pas sett Dr Scott Orcar Mason Wan Hughes Geo Thurston Rarle Gut fon and KT Ganon. Telegram boat evening paper subscription noted.
A savings promotion urges every man, worm, and child to save. It claims those who do not save cannot achieve anything worthwhile and promotes opening savings accounts or time deposits at 4 percent interest. The message invites starting today at the local bank.
A damaged ad claims Chamber Join s Tablets will strengthen digestion, invigorate the liver, and regulate bowels. It promises relief from indigestion and a miserable feeling, urging readers to purchase through Cochran Nutting & Co with a Col. 554 phone number and Hayes Street address.
Heating season returns with cooler evenings and damp rooms locally. Opal Heater with Swing Off Top remains popular after two years. Full line of wood heaters coal heaters and combination models now in stock.
A multi generational gathering at the Hilt Rebecca ceremony honored the infant author Kev and Mra GC Gates Me Monahan and highlighted paternal and maternal lineages. Attendants included Rev Heber, J M Moteger, and local photographer Mr. Hocul whose photo of the event was praised.
Fragmented OCR text describes church previews at a Sumlay location with preaching times listed and a mention of an evening event titled The Last Piece of Money. It references a sequence of four district sermons and artistic displays, though details are garbled.
A brief note describes the Bonville Vortland proposal as Honest Incorporation and Universal Opportunity, claiming practicality and a push for economic harmony. The message invites readers to investigate a 125 page illustrated book and apply to FP for the Square Deal, noting the paper’s label.
The committee on condolence expresses sympathy for Dr R A Jayne following the death of his wife. They resolve to publish the resolutions to convey their love, trust in the Infinite Father, and support for the bereaved brother, sending copies to related orders and reviews.
Mayor Mack presides as all members attend the council meeting. Actions include approving minutes, requesting data for New York street improvements, granting permits for a garage and a smoke house, and discussing sewer and street funding. The street changes, water rates, and animal control moves advance, with bids approved and committees named for contracts and rate reviews.
St Johns notes J T Harbin operates the Shoring Shop with three skilled blacksmiths and specializes in horseshoeing. The Cochr an Nutting & Co contracting firm is incorporated with 20000 capital, employs 12 teams, has 125000 in on hand contracts, and operates from South Hayes Street with offices and a barn.
Lively Portsmouth firms led by Livley Glass Bros Co move into a new two story store with basement and warehouse. C A Dotson and J W Angus run Portsmouth Mercantile with groceries dry goods clothing crockery and shoes. F B Bollman operates City Market with beef pork mutton and veal. L J Bailey and H Bundy run Portsmouth Purus Realty with furniture and land on market. The city market, operated by Wm Ludwick, offers steaks roasts and chops.
An advertisement from H. Henderson, manager of the Peninsula Tithe Abstract and Really Co-Accurate work offers continued or examined abstracts. It promotes accurate abstracts at reasonable fees and lists the McDonald building at 208 North Jersey.
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