St Johns Liquor Reform Debate Cites City Control
A letter replies to Telegram quoting A W Davis on repeal of Ordinance 183. He denies the statement and argues liquor traffic should be regulated by St Johns, with rents staying there, and advocates tighter city controls rather than shifting revenue. Davis defends dry history and seeks a practical remedy to curb violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraitor
Telegram
City of
St. Johns
St. Johnne
Portland
Alice
Arment
Leghal
Juhia
Jersey Street
Lean Glans
Heenne
A. W. Davia
Request for local news notes to enrich the Review
A plea to readers led by Mrs N J Bailey for personal items and news notes. The editor stresses these small items form history and ask locals to submit happenings with offered stationery in return. Readers are invited to visit and discuss supplying information for a more useful paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. N. J. Bailey
Tauer
Fraternal Brotherhood elects officers at meeting
The Fraternal Brotherhood elected Lowia Hopfinger as president Kingsbury as vice president James H Gee as secretary Ed J Stockton as treasurer and A W Vincent as physician. The lodge meets at the M W A hall every Friday evening and reports enjoyable social times. Visiting members are always welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowia Hopfinger
Via Kingsbury
James Hgee
Ed J. Stockton
Lome Telephone Company Status and Local Service Hopes
Residents express concern over Pacific States service while noting recent purchase of the Lome Telephone Company. City council hears Leroy H. Smith complaints about busy lines and poor conversations, with hopes the St Johne home phone will improve connections and establish a local system soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lome Telephone Company
St. Johne
Chipman
Pacific States
Leroy H. Smith
Three Nights of Dig Fun boosts K P profits
The Knights of Pythias event drew strong turnout and raised about $175 for both lodges. A Telegram booth on the hall’s east side drew lively attention and sure popularity among Mia Valenting’s supporters.
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Mia
Valenting
T. Johns
City Council Grants and Debates On Street Works And Franchises
The council met for the 35th weekly session with full attendance. They granted a 30 day extension on North Hayes street work, accepted a light at Chicago street and Portland boulevard, and discussed phone service for Leroy Smith. Officials considered gas, ferry, and street improvements, debated charter changes, and directed studies on New York and South Ivanhoe streets.
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Balaamus Quarerni
Wens
Johns
Counci
Rom Cochran
Reques
North Hayes Street
Doble
Ore
Chicago Street
Portland Boulevard
Leroy Smith
Ite
Pacific States
Johnie Gas Light and Heat Company
DR. Donnell
Presen
Baily
Recorder
Garrigues
Aince
Johnson
Cab
Elty
Ivanhoe Street
Polk
Ida Street
Daven
Tallman
South Hayes Street
Hunter
Norie
South Hayes Strong
W Ho
Bonham
Star Chamber
Oruit
Home Industry Critique Sparks Townwide Meeting
A town hears critiques of mail order trade as merchants and laborers discuss patronizing local goods. A bank visit, a furniture order, and a city trip frame a quiet debate on supporting home merchants. The gathering ends with a call for self reform to fix the pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Mall
Ananias
Saphire
New Eastern Resider Seeks Oregon Dream Across Roads
Obscure text from St Johns Road notes Cox as a new resident from the East who boasts of Oregon's better life. It claims about a million eastern families desire to move, many never leaving their home state, driven by ignorance or tradition to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanhope
Job
Rd. Cox
Womer
Staffed Street
Oregon
Eyelonea
Blige Varde
Qregon
Mise Humphreys
Pupite
Museete
Tandy
Ind
Germany
Ameri
Heer
Canula
Mina Stevens
Aiek Conner
Oder
Theo Bane
Michaela Hall
Randall
Maine
Brigutine
Mise Rogy
Poe Rena
Commercial Club Meet Seeks Roadway Between St Johns and Swift Plant
The St Johns Commercial Club holds a meeting in the New Holbrook building on Wednesday at 7:30 PM to discuss a possible roadway between St Johns and the Swift plant and other important topics. New members may join. George J. Sorkins is secretary. Work progresses on the M. H. Holbrook addition east of St Johns with land cleared and roads opened to prepare for the saw mill at Muegley Junction and mill employees arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joina Commercial Club
Bela Tn
Am Eoubhly
New Holbrook
St Johns
Swift
Dehus
George J. Sorkins
M. IL. Holbrook
Bt. Johns
Muegley Junction
A Visit to Our Schools Describes Central High and Classes
The article recounts a Friday school tour visiting Latin and English classes, entomology, geometry, and bookkeeping in the Central school. It notes student progress, equipment gaps, plans for a geological botanical collection, and crowding as enrollment reaches 317 in the high school.
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Mise Boss
Caenar
Mise Janney
Lumbelous
Terresteia
Portland
Conus
Pup
Balding & Collection
Mies Randall
Walter Boott
Bugnah
Plaia
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Davis
Fraternal Brotherhood
New York Street
Avis
Elrcuit
Wall Metro
Howe
St John
City
Port
Wwindie
Willten
CHU
All Et
J. F. Hendricks
Tw Fire Department
Band Boys
Wee Hall
Boye
All Yen
Davie
Eny
Piltabure
Theaw
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