St Johns Pavement Plea for a Portland-Connecting Street
A letter from A S Benson urges hard surfacing a direct street from St Johns to Portland via Dawson and Jersey to connect Lombard, arguing wide support needed. He proposes council action, potential condemnation, and shared funding with local contributions, faith in Portland Railway cooperation, and personal donation to start the project while highlighting auto and wagon advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Benson
Lombard Street
Portland
Portland Railway, Light & Power Co
Dawson Street
Jersey
Dawson
Benson
St. Johns
St. Johns Review
St. John
Killingsworth Avenue
North Bank
Jersey Street
St. Johnson
Not an unmixed calamity Lincoln’s memory in Goodwin’s Weekly
A reflective essay from Goodwin’s Weekly honors Abraham Lincoln, arguing his death revealed a half divinity and highlighted his intellect and heart. It contrasts his potential policy after victory with republican peril, lauding his humble birth and enduring moral greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Confederacy
Andrew Johnson
United States
Lee
Goodwin
The Boston Lyrics at High School Lyceum Night
The Boston Lyrics, third High School Lyceum number, entertained at the auditorium Monday. Jordan showed artistry with crayon, piano, and marambaphone, drawing applause. Miss Bertha Wells impressed as performer and elocutionist. cartoons by Jordan amused. Next act Opie Reid in St. Johnson February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
PFRK
Jordan
Bertha Wells
Mr. Jordan
Opie Reid
St. Johnson
Sam's Question on Autos and Roads in St Johns
A reader asks how many autos are now owned in St Johns and speculates there are few, arguing no roads exist to use them. The inquiry thanks readers for any assistance to the project and signs as Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Sam
Local pride urged to support town institutions and printing office
A call to residents to invest pride in their town and its institutions. Emphasizes boosting local printed materials and supporting home businesses, arguing benefits are costless and beneficial to the community. Encourages staying connected to and praising local roots.
Poultry Dept Records Two Hen Laying Champion
A poultry department notes two hens tied for laying champion at 759 eggs each over 15 months. Previously a Maine hen held the record with 254 eggs in a year, marking a significant improvement in laying performance.
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Poultry Department
0. A.C
Maine
Golden Wedding Golden Anniversary Observed by Local Groups
The Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Bogardus was celebrated November 27 by the Wo man’s Relief Corps and G. A. R. A large gathering joined in a program of solos readings duets and a letter from St John friends. The couple received affectionate tributes including a set of gold-bowled tea spoons and a rose pendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Bogardus
Woman’s Relief Corps
Alice Brown
George Downey
Lydick
Miller
Bogardus
Sarah H. Kemp
Ardus
St. Johns
Golding
Brother Bogardus
St Johns Commercial club Meets at Dan's Grill
The St Johns Commercial club board met at lunch at Dan's Grill Monday noon. Dina Dotchman hosted a sproad praised by Dan and the group. All but Peter Autzen attended. They planned a smoker for December 13 and to close charter membership on December 1. The quarters committee aims to negotiate for Holbrook building space formerly used by the Bachelor’s club. Several publicity men spoke briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns Commercial Club
Dina Dotchman
Dan's Grill
Dan
St. Johns
Peter Autzen
Eclub
Bachelor's Club
Holbrook
River improvements in the Pacific Northwest urged by army engineers
Congress is urged to fund river and harbor projects in the Pacific Northwest. The chief of army engineers requests at least 3,452,250 in appropriations for waterways, including 1,000,000 for the Columbia river jetty and 475,000 for Portland sea channel improvements. Celilo canal is listed at 600,000 with 10,000 more above Celilo. Other items include bridges, rivers, and bays with smaller sums across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Pacific Northwest
Congress
Chief of Army Engineers
Columbia River
Portland
Sea Channel
Celilo Canal
Celilo
Columbia
Brid
Kettle Falls
W Metie
Suslaw River
Shake River
Coos River
Tillamook Bay
Clatskanie River
FioCo
Do It Now Do Your Shopping Early Message
An early season reminder urges shoppers to buy now and avoid last minute crowds and delays. The piece contrasts stressed shop workers with frantic customers during the sacred holiday period and urges calm preparation. It also notes a railroad expansion across Oregon from Vale to Dog Mountain, advancing toward Barns Bend and Natron-Klamath links to improve eastern Oregon transport.
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Avening
Oregon
Lovett
Harriman System
Oregon Eastern
Vale
Dog Mountain
Bend
Eaxtern Oregon
Ballard Hourhound Syrup Offer and Local Ads
Deep seated coughs need internal and external treatment, a dollar bottle of Ballard Hourhound Syrup with Herick's Red Pepper Porous Plaster for the chest free. Also notices for land sale and business changes at Calef Bros and Soules stores, plus local club dues and an AM election notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Herick
St. Johns Pharmacy
City Council Proceedings Include Liquor License Renewals
All members attended the Tuesday city council meeting with Mayor Couch presiding. Licenses for renewal were granted for one year beginning January 1st after committee recommendation. Remonstrances on Kidiven street assessment were referred to the street committee. sidewalk issues on Crawford street were deemed premature. Several bills were approved, and street work along with new arc lights were authorized. An amending ordinance on liquor license payments passed, and street improvements were authorized along with a survey of an alternate Willamette route to the dry dock.
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Couch
Basey & Glover
Mallon & Brazee
Sherman Cochran
Kidiven Street
Hen Wise
Crawford Street
Davis
Briggs
J. HW
Cramer
Shorts
Rand
Skans
W. Mo.Lean
L. Caples
CA Vincent
A. Bishop
Multhomas County
Willamette Tant
Jevand
Port of Portland
Daniel Brecht
Pennieston
Decatur Street
Salem
Burlington
Decatur
Valentine
Charleston Street
Hudson
Olympia
Columbia Boulevard
Richmond
Oswego
South Jersey
Buchanan
Ida
Horsman
Mack
Maeram Avenue
Oreinat
October Library Report Shows Higher Circulation
The October library report notes fiction circulation 1466 and non fiction 1395 with overall attendance up from prior months. It records 82 total adult and juvenile card applications, a peak daily circulation of 165, German loan of 200 volumes, new wall picture from the main library, and gift books including titles by Hoch Fieten Orcutt Phillpotts and Dooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Gorises
Brant Hoch Fieten
Anne Merwin
Gilder
Phillpotts
Robert Cuvelier
Orcutt
Causes of appendicitis and remedies urged by ad copy
The item claims appendicitis is caused by constipation gas or a full stomach and can be instantly relieved by a Buckthorn Bark remedy. It notes a Commercial Club meeting on December 19 in Holbrook building with refreshments and a program. Also reports four real estate deals in Oregon totaling over 1.59 million and includes an endorsement of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by OB Hall of Waverly Virginia.
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Jackyvon & Thompaot
St. Johnns
Adler
Commercial Club
Holbrook Bnaildne
OB Hall
Waverly
Saya
Chamberlain
Weather Confusion Delays Clothes Drying This Week
Jupiter Pluvius causes persistent rain soaking laundry from Monday while a walking delegate tries to intervene. Jupe delays action. stockings stay on line. Seventeen varieties of Christmas candies offered at Williams-Taylors 10 15 cent store, priced by the pound.
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Jupiter Pluvius
Jupe
Williams-Taylors
Kelley Wins Portland Park Grandstand Contract
James A. Kelley of St Johns has secured the $25,000 to $30,000 contract to erect the new grandstand and bleachers at Vauglin Street Hall Park in Portland. Work starts immediately, with capacity for 15,000 and future expansions. The grandstand will seat about 7,500 with opera chairs and 75 box seats for six, surrounding the diamond except along center field.
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James A. Kelley
St. Johns
Vauglin Street
Portland
Kelley
St. Johns High School
Trans
Portland Fates
Cnast
Ferry Bonds Upheld In St John County Vote
The Tuesday election ratified ferry bonds with higher turnout than expected. In Ward 1 seven voted for ratification and six against. Ward 2 supported it 9 to 4. The ferry appears complete and construction tides will be advertised. Mayor Conch seeks county operation of the present ferry with the new one, under council sanction, if the town approves dropping the boat and equipment. The commissioners consider the plan, though progress hinges on St Johnna.
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St. Johnnet Lyey
Rey Eence
Conch
St Johnna
Philathea Class Invites Viet Baptist Church Ladies
The Philathea class at Viet Baptist Church invites young ladies to attend Sunday morning gatherings at 16 o clock. The note promises a welcoming, well-attended group and explains the class has grown since its organization.
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The
Viet Baptist Church
Font
How is Your Tithe? Title and Abstractes Offered
Peninest ra Title Abstract and Realty advertises accurate work under manager Mr Henderson at 20 North Jersey Street McDonald Hale. They offer to prepare continue or examine abstracts and titles with reasonable fees.
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Peninestra
Mr. Henderson
North
Jersey Street
McDonald Hale
Photographer Graves relocates to St Johns on French Block
Newly arrived photography expert Graves of Indio South Jersey has moved to St Johns. Anderson, Benton Oregon native now calls St Johns home after a year, purchasing property on the French block and joining Review readers. A Bristol Tennessee patient praises Chamberlains stomach and liver tablets after two years of constipation. School census work by J Ko Taueli continues until completion.
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Anderson
Benton
Oregon
St Johns
Bristol
Tenn
Thos. J. Williams
Middleboro
Chamberlain
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Boston Lyrics
Johns
Hewitt
South Gresham Street
Leonhardt
Jackson & Thompson
All Druggists
Bean Co
Buffalo
O. Kennison
LD. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Kennison
Ft. Kennison
Oliver Bakke
Calef Bros
Burchanes Intp
Soules
Cor Par Iver
Clydes
Council Proceedings
the Library
Yamhill County
Klamath County
Baker County
Sumpter
Ot Reserve
Philathea
Tom Graves
Atindio
J. Ko Taueli
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