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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
1
The article argues that great cities rise where navigable rivers meet harbors and rail terminals. It posits St Johns as a pivotal inland waterway hub offering both river access and rail connections to major systems, making it a key transportation link.
The article describes St Johns near Portland as a developing industrial metropolis on the Columbia and Willamette rivers. It highlights its strategic water frontage, the rise of major mills led by the St Johns Lumber Co, and plans for a continuous waterfront of docks and plants.
The piece extols St Johns Oregon highlighting water quality certified by the state chemist hydrant pressure and a capable fire department. It notes strong merchants factories and schools including a $40 000 high school building and multiple churches. It praises Portland Railway Light and Power Co for transportation lighting and power.
The article argues St Johns thrives on industrial and manufacturing plants, noting their exports reach national and world markets. It emphasizes proximity to the Columbia River, sea room, and advantageous location six miles closer to the river mouth than Portland, aiding maritime operations and growth.
A vivid, promotional view extols St Johns Portland as a prime site with striking Alpslike scenery, navigable water on three sides, and a harbor ideal for exports. It notes green hills, good air, health, and new manufacturing growth including shipbuilding along the Willamette and Columbia.
A vivid promotional piece extols St Johns as a thriving Portland suburb with ample schools, brick blocks, gardens, and wide sidewalks. It invites residents to boost growth, commerce, and community pride, promising year round temperate climate and abundant opportunity in a singingly optimistic voice.
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