St Johns Review Highlights Wheat Trade and Local Commerce
The St Johns Review notes Portland and Puget Sound ports exported 8,493,480 bushels of wheat and 4,561,726 barrels of flour in ten months. It lauds Pacific coast football, discusses banking prudence, ferry proposals for St Johns, and urges local collective action to secure cheaper home goods and a stronger city economy.
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Pacific Northwest
Columbia River
Paget Sound
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Sound
Han
Pacific Coast
Howe
Caer
Gome
Water Works Expansion Near St Johns Dock Views
The city’s water company sinks a well to deepen the water supply and adds a third pump, doubling plant capacity to meet rapid growth. A visit to the dry docks above reveals two windjammers undergoing overhaul and a scenic river panorama from Portland to Linn. A city park site at West Portland Heights is proposed for study, with inquiry into possible purchase. Also, a family visit from Mrs. Lillie Morrow of Betacada and her daughters renews old ties.
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St. Jolie
Kidletsen
Iene Oelay of
Ney
Killefsen
St. Johns
Lillie Morrow
Betacada
Gertrude
Bessie
Byerlee Morrow
City Council Deliberates Bills and a Waterfront Project
The City Council met Tuesday night and approved 19 bills totaling 731.20 tied to holiday work, while questioning a contractor timebook. They favored advancing Philadelphia Street to the waterfront, purchasing land, and building a 500 to 600 foot dock to attract deep sea vessels, reduce congestion, and spur St Johns growth with bonds potentially payable over 20 years.
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D. J. Page
Page
St. John
Portland
St. Johns
Swan Island
Jon Bof
Fires devastate multiple St Johns shops in Washington state
A morning blaze destroyed Gains' Implement, the City Bakery, and the Novelty store in St John with damages estimated at 14000 dollars, about half insured. The tearful note calls for fire department support, justice of the peace appointment for O R Downs, and criticizes local leaders while recounting civic tensions and past mob fears.
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St. John Wash
Oregon
Fire destroys home of Mr and Mrs Neeland
A blaze at a dwelling formerly owned by Mr Quigley and occupied by Mr and Mrs Neeland, married last August, erupted at 1 am. Neeland lost nearly all goods including a silver set. Quigley’s furniture and an organ were saved in part. Mrs Neeland, ill, fainted and was carried to her father’s home in Newport. Neeland had no insurance on his belongings. Neighbors and D L Page helped pull items from the fire. The fire alarm summoned about a hundred citizens and the fire department but aid arrived too late.
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D. L. Page
Newport Stane
Watch Us Grow St Johns Census Growth Warns Of Progress
J E Tanch reports St Johns school age population four to twenty rose from 309 in February 1904 to 539 in 1905 and 737 in 1907 with 1108 by November 1907. He says conservative estimates push the town past a critical loop, urging unity to double growth in four years and warning against bickering that could end advancement.
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J. E. Tanch
St. Johns
Monthly Meeting of C E S Keystone League
The Keystone league of the Christian Endeavor society of the United Evangelical church held its monthly business meeting last Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs C H Thayer. About 46 members and visitors attended. The program included contests and theatrical stunts by several attendees, including the pastor. The society invites all to Sunday evening meetings at 6 30 and to its business and social gatherings.
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Keystone League of the Christian Endeavor Society
The
United Evangelical Church
C. H. Thayer
United Brotherhood Elect Officers at Last Meeting
The United Brotherhood elected N. A. Gee P P A J Schelter P Alice Galloway VP Ed L Stockton treasurer Jas H Gee see Mrs Frederick chaplain Claude Armstrong sergeant Susan Galloway M of A Charles Vandusen I D Clarence Ticer O D They had a good time and will have another dance tonight in the M W A building All visiting members are invited
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United Brotherhood
N. A. Gee
A. J. Schelter
Alice Galloway
Ed. L. Stockton
Jas. H. Gee
Frederick
Claude Armstrong
Susan Galloway
Charles Vandusen
I. D
Clarence Ticer
O. D
Tomight
Grocery Price List From Local Store Ad
A historical grocery list shows prices per sack or box for staples. Potatoes per sack, apples per box, prunes by pound, sugar per sack, and a note that prices are subject to change. Also listed are Dr Price’s Breakfast Food three packages, Gold Seal Baking Powder five pound can, and Best Creamery Butter two pounds.
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Dr. Price
Furnishing goods sale notes include shirts and waists
A short advertisement lists men s white stiff bosom shirts regular at a price and ladies satin black shirt waists regular price alongside special white shirt waists offering reduced rates, reflecting a retail sale.
When to Go Home from Bluffton Banner Advice
The Bluffton Banner quotes a humorous adage urging home as the solution for fatigue desires and reform, ending with a note praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure for a bad cold. It advertises the product as available at St Johns Drug Store.
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Bluffton
Ind
St. Johns Drug Store
K of P Elect Officers at Last Week’s Meeting
The lodge elected officers for the upcoming term led by George R. Black as CC W. C. Alderson and W. A. Storrs as prelate. L. Brunson is Master of Work. H. Black K R and 8. G. Goold M. of FD. F. Horsman M.of E. A. Unger Master at Arms. L. F. Clark Inner Guard. C. L. Goodrich Outer Guard. JL Miller trustee for three years.
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K. of P. Lodge
George R. Black
W. C. Alderson
Voc
W. A. Storrs
L. Brunson
H. Black
K R
G. Goold
F. Horsman
E. A. Unger
L. F. Clark
C. L. Goodrich
JL Miller
Odd Fellows Open Initiation Social Next Week
Odd Fellows invite the public to join an initiation event described as a social good time one week from tonight. The note urges readers to seek an invitation to Bickper's on Friday December 20 for the event.
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Bickper
Notice to Advertisers Deadlines for Ad Changes
Notice to advertisers that copy for changes must reach the office by Wednesday at 3 p.m. to ensure the advertisement is updated. Please remind the printer and comply with the deadline.
Commercial Club Card Party Boosts Members’ Evening
The Commercial club hosted a card party for members wives and sweethearts at the last Wednesday night meeting. A very successful event featured a principal prize a painted Japanese loving cup and consolation salt shaker for Mrs Moxon. An upcoming smoker is planned next Wednesday and a Christmas dance at the next meeting is anticipated as the Bickner building nears completion with possible occupancy by Butterworth and Scarbrough.
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Chas, Bailey
Public notice of ward polling changes and hours
Notice announces polling changes in Ward No 1 with polling place at Tbd Street in the city and a polling day on Monday January 6 from 9 AM to 7 PM by order of city authorities. The text references St Johns and an alteration of polling location and hours for the day.
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Igor
St. Johns
Dailton Street
St. Peewee Ee
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