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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
1
A forwarded prospectus outlines a bizarre venture near Dallas to raise 100000 cats and 100000 rats, with plans to sell cat skins at varying prices, produce 10,000 a day in revenue, employ four men, and operate an automated, self-sustaining ranch until rat and cat predation drives profits.
The Boston Lyrics bring a versatile five piece act with two ladies and a gentleman, featuring a marambiphone solo and accompaniment by Mr and Mrs Jordan. Bertha Wells reads and plays trombone, performing songs, readings, cartoons, and solos. They arrive Tuesday as part of the High School Lyceum course.
Mr B W J Hall of Waverly Va endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as best for colds. Forest Service reports Douglas fircones from St Johns examined satisfactory at Wyeth Seed Kiln. Payments arranged via Albert K Wiesendanger Main 9592. Commercial club plans a ladies auxiliary. Peninsula Hardware free household article ad. A L Miner returns from Eastern trip and A C Getsler now has a car.
The Beaver State Herald reports a straw vote on annexation with Portland via Lents district showing 74 for annexation 53 for separate incorporation and 44 to remain. It notes tax increases in Portland shifted opinion toward incorporation and critiques St Johns as example of separate govt and tax dynamics. It argues taxes are lower in St Johns and praises gains in public improvements under small city status.
The Modern Woodmen of America and Royal Neighbors of America held a social and financially successful hard times ball on the evening of the 23rd with nearly 200 in attendance. Supplies ran short due to hard times, but attendees were treated to a supper of brown bread, baked beans, and molasses cake. A. A. Hanna led the orchestra to keep dancers moving until midnight as guests dispersed with hopes for another event.
Mr Alex H Kerr and Miss Anvella Redding united in marriage Sunday November 19 at 11 am at the home of Rev G W Nelson. Kerr is son of J R Kerr of the city and has worked at North Bank Pharmacy then Owl Drug Co Portland. Bride is daughter of Mrs Isaac Baker and noted for charm and accomplishments. They will reside at 945 Union Ave North. May happiness and success be theirs.
The St Johns Commercial Club met in City Hall to finalize a permanent structure adopting by laws by unanimous vote. New members and officers were named including A W Markle secretary, H E Pennell first vice president, M G Nease second vice president, with a fifteen member board of governors and regular meetings set for the second Wednesday.
The ladies of a Christian church express appreciation to Multnomah county teachers and St Johns citizens for patronage of the drivers served this week. They thank the school board Mayor Coach the Review and others for favors and assistance and vow lasting gratitude.
Frank Moore Colby critiques middle age rigidity and imagined duties that curb thought, while a book of brief talks titled imaginary obligations highlights social pressures. The library expands beyond recreation, adding twenty technical titles this week including American Meter Practice and Electric bells, plus new fiction volumes from Cameron and Morris.
Henry Jower a 12 year old son of William Jower a Chinese merchant of St Johns is elected president of the junior Baraca class at First Baptist Snowday labor town. The class is composed entirely of boys and mirrors the young men Baraca group in the school. Jower was born in Portland and educated in St Johns schools. He spends vacations building and flying kites including a tall kite last summer.
The Portland Automatic Novelty Co. opens in St. Jesus at Jolbrook Building Jersey and Richmond streets. President M C Bingham and inventor H F Debley lead the venture which develops automatic gas burners and other ideas. Prospects are bright for a major market shift away from existing burners.
The Y P S of the Christian Church held a social last Tuesday in the building beside Couch & Co's store. Enjoyable games and refreshments including ice cream cake whipped cream and tapioca pudding were served. Proceeds totaled 12.75 dollars.
The county teachers institute at James Johns High drew large crowds over three days. Notable events included Mer Harland’s singing and Mrs. Harland at the piano, Prof Sisson’s Lincoln lecture, and praise for the new school building. The audience left inspired to study Lincoln and American education, with the public library urged to stock Lincoln works and related titles.
The Portland Lodges attended a November 24 convention where Ivanhoe Lodge led the cake distribution, the Cott and retinue impressed with apparel, and elocutionary pieces delighted the audience. After ceremonies, a long banquet filled the street with aroma and elaborate decor as Judge Morrow spoke. Holmes Lodge schedules a rink appearance on December 5 at St Johns.
Voters in St Johns are urged to vote next Tuesday on ratifying ferry bonds. The notice emphasizes that bonds were issued in good faith and each voter should support ratification to cover defects in the preceding election.
For Sale Cheap or will rent a three room house and two foot lot fenced for chickens with a good hen house wood shed and workshop. Price 1000 on terms. See Calet Bros. att
Epworth League notes report a successful Blue J social at H W Brice home on Wednesday evening, with decorations in blue and a blue menu board. The social netted about 50 and a regular league meeting with a devotional program is planned at the M I parsonage next Tuesday evening at 8 oclock with free admission.
The council addressed street repairs, petitions for street lighting, and jury matters while referencing the county clerk’s valuation report. Notable items include the foot of Tivrrlington street, petitions on Seneca Newton Polk and Decatur streets, and a street committee to act on the issues. Concrete sewer work and water project notes are reported, with attention to improvements at several streets and the Multnowah theater’s enhancements and attendance. The column also notes a golden wedding anniversary and local ads and testimonials.
The Scouts are improving their reading room with papering and decorations. Promoted scouts include Russell Cope Orson Kennison Russell Sility Eugene Hiatt Dick Stith. They study lessons to become capable camp and field leaders and upstanding future citizens through faithful, practiced work.
An old time advertisement promotes Dr Leonhardts 1M OFD as a cure for piles. It claims swift relief, improved circulation, and a guaranteed satisfaction. The offer includes 24 stays of treatment for $1 at St Johns Pharmacy with address details and free booklet.
A brief note on a book titled This Book Worth Reading by Jackson A Tae son. The readable text mentions health topics and advises on quick remedies for stomach and bowel discomfort with a humorous, informal tone.
An advertisement from H Henderson manager promotes abstract and realty services at 2a North Jersey Street. It urges accurate work and reasonable tows for title abstracts.
Fragmented notices list an estray being taken up and to prove property ownership, plus multiple ad-like items. Included are references to Ballardone cough syrup and a plaster, Boston Syrup entertainment notes, and a Thanksgiving curtailment statement. Also listed are a Mothers meeting at Mrs Tullman's home and various local business mentions.
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