Stamp Act campaign backs tuberculosis fight in Oregon
Portland Visiting Nurse association teams with the American National Federation in a Christmas stamp sale to fund a tuberculosis sanatorium. Proceeds will support an open air facility, reducing infection risk, with stamps sold statewide and promotions limited to local mail.
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Oregon
United States
Portland
American National Fed Crows
Africa
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Denmark
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Delawire
Ned Crome
America
Thabie
St. Johin
Mra. Bhendler
Valentine
Surpasses the Alps in a Western Road Idea
The article reports development plans for a wagon and automobile road linking Mood River and Portland with Bridie Voll and Chaonde Lock, based on reconnoissance by Walsh and associates. It notes existing routes, feasibility, and potential cost, with financiers and regional interest backing the project.
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Columbia River
Moane
Lah Mood River
Portland
Willagee
Waleh
Newell, Tewitt & Waleh
Blood River
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Walah
Taeonde
Bridie Voll Amt
Chaonde
Lewis Hyeell
Russell & Dlybe
J. Adrian Appiog
Futler
Mood River
France
Rand
PUPILS GENEROUS DONATION TO Hoys and Girls Aid Society
The public school community made a sizable Thanksgiving offering to the Hoys and Girls Aid Society including apples, vegetables, canned goods, jelly, clothing, and money. Mr Wallingford of the Oregonian visited Friday to oversee the paper’s interests in the city.
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Central Schoole
Mr. Wallingford
The
Oregonian
St Johns Faces Repealed Liquor Question and City Planning
Editor urges St Johns residents to settle the liquor issue once and for all after the June local option vote left the town dry. He warns ongoing saloon fights will impede progress on streets free gravel boulevards and parks, calling for unified policy and focus on civic improvements.
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Uiil
Jslue
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Cook
Adam the Carpenter’s Mysterious Absence
Anxious patrons whisper about Adam Keenlein, the Thon Ton shop maker, as he leaves after a rumor of marriage trouble and a possible hospital stay. Rumors swirl whether he is away distipating or secretly with Wimwell a rib, while patrons press for truth and the shop buzzes with speculation.
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Keenlein
Wimwell
Adam
Hot House Opens in St Johns Promises Year-Round Lettuce
Mordie Kooney unveils a 2200 foot hot house in St Johns with tin boiler heating. He already sold a crop of lettuce grown under glass without extra heat and plans three more houses to cover the lot. Future crops include tomatoes and cucumbers, enabling year round local supply.
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Mordie Kooney
St. Johns
Kooney
Keeney
California
Fortunate Runaway Ends Safely After Wild Wagon Ride
Sam Bugbee rode a driven Kaya team on Burlington street when a streetcar frightened the pair. The wagon tipped over near Dr Vincent’s house and Bugbee was pitched to the road but escaped serious injury. The horses halted at Tranhoe and Burlington, then collapsed on a hill with minimal damage to wagon or horse.
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Ivanhoe
Chris Olbus
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Tranhoe Street
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Fessenden Street Club Pushes Citywide Improvement Drive
The Fessenden street Improvement Club reports near completion of work and urges expanding to other sections. It notes strong local support, expects dirt work in spring, and envisions a widened boulevard linking Port Ind. and St Johns with better water fronts, factories, and a larger payroll.
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Fessenden Street
Fessenden Street Club
Perman
St. Johns
Three preachers scheme over dying man fortune
A dying rich man offers three religious leaders one last bet. If they each place 100 in his coffin and ensure burial with his body, he will leave them 5000 each. At the funeral the Methodist and Baptist reveal odd money plans while the Rabbi claims he paid with a $300 check and kept the change.
A Soldier’s Prayer About Prize Money on Union Gun Boat
An anecdote from the Civil War tells of a Union gun boat sailor on his knees before action. When an officer mocked his fear the soldier replied that he prayed for bullets to be distributed as prize money, mainly among the officers.
Our Charges for Notices and Card of Thanks In WWII Era Paper
Our charges apply to cards of thanks and notices of church or lodge events. We charge 50 cents for a card of thanks and 1 dollar for notices of entertainments with admission charges. Each line costs 1 cent if there is admission, otherwise the item is published free.
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Hicks
Ordorato
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Local Fraternal Groups
Mrs. K. B. Raser thanks Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Companions G. A. It Rebekahs W. BR C and many friends in Bt Johns and vicinity for kindness after the sudden death of her husband W. W. Raser. She praises their generous hearts and public support during the trying hours.
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Een Poat
G. A. It
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W. W. Rasor
Bt Johns
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Visit to Our Schools Encourages Community Involvement
The article urges ongoing support for both schools and praises teachers and staff. It encourages readers to visit all classrooms, not just their own children's, and to engage with teachers and students to improve community life and prepare youth for life’s challenges.
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Pointers for Patrons on Stock Quality
Advice on using sturdy stock to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business. The message argues paying a small premium to avoid flimsy stock pays off in loyalty, noting a 50 cent difference can secure a returning customer.
Permanent sales agent wanted for leading frame house
Sales agents sought at 36 dollars weekly or 400 percent profit. Free samples, stationery, and art catalogue. One permanent agent needed in this locality for a large U.S. picture and frame house. No experience required. Send for particulars, catalogue, and sample to Frank W Williams Company, 1414 W Taylor St, Chicago.
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America
Frank W. Williama Company
W. Taylor St
Chicago
Judge Kane’s Texas Trip Ends in Disorderly Conduct Arrest
Judge Kane of Texas was arrested for disorderly conduct during a city visit after an initial drunken episode. The next day he remained loudly intoxicated and was re arrested. when facing another fine he quipped that a man cannot be arrested twice for the same offense, claiming this was the same old drunk.
Distinguishing a Dog by Its Title Is Hard
It is a pleasure to tell a tree by its bark but painful to tell a dog by its title. The adage contrasts naming with true identity and suggests titles may mislead.
Time Table O R N No 2 4 6 and Local Passenger
The schedule lists train departures from Chicago and arrivals at various times. No 2 leaves at 230 am No 4 Flyer at 700 pm No 6 Kansas City Express at 740 pm Local Passenger departs 800 am No 1 Chicago call arrives 520 pm No 3 Spokane Flyer arrives 300 am No Kansas City Express arrives 945 pm No 7 Local Passenger arrives 545 pm.
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