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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
4
The idea, urged by City Engineer Goodrich, calls for an ordinance to curb profanity in public places. It would classify such language as a misdemeanor with fines up to 25 dollars or 25 days in jail. Public works could bring in offenders who would be arrested and detained pending recorder approval.
A promotional notice touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for relief and a cure for croup especially for children. It includes a testimonial from KB A Hymphreys in Alice Cape Colony and notes it is sold by Jackson's Pharmacy.
Last week Mr J JH Crook became ill though no serious danger was forecast. He struggled with a dose of limbage and moved slowly. Early Friday he was taken to a Vorland by ambulance to hasten recovery with no current danger.
A Canton Center Connecticut mail carrier with sixteen years service praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as king of all cough medicines. He claims it relieves cramps, coughs, and colds without side effects and recommends it strongly, noting it is sold by Jacksons Pharmacy.
A caller asks if any chess players are available to play for amusement and practice. The paper offers to arrange a pleasant meeting for interested parties.
Sealed bids will be received by the Recorder of the City of St Johns Oregon up to ten oclock a.m. Friday December as for furnishing and placing metal street intersection signs four inches wide white letters at least two and one half inches high on dark background. Signs must be in place within 30 days of award. payments on acceptance by Street Committee. Right to reject bids. Samples required. LT Leppert Chairman Street Committee St Johns November 20 1905.
A garbled column of humorous notices and local jests recalls vandalized jokes about drunken luck, gambling, union made shoes, and Portland politics. It mentions Dray horses, blind pigs, a Havana trip, a Dill pickle pun, and a quip about a whale oil prospecting tale.
Harnessman Swengel completes deal to own twelve lots in block an Point View precinct. He expects to build at least three cottages by summer and is pleased with the purchase. his family has urged no immediate action.
A Peculiarly pretty home finished by Crook and Waloo for P. A. Pith on Burlington Street North attracts attention for its flawless construction and its harmony with the city's handsome residences.
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