St Johns Sees Rapid Valuation Growth and Cows’ Bell Debate
St Johns officials grapple with an ordinance to remove cows bells at night and ponder a new pound law as the town reacts to a surge in assessed valuations. 1904 valuation stood at 1317 618 and 1905 climbs to 549 600 with 1906 2 181 135 and 1907 2 452 950. School district No 2 valuation rises to 3 656 850, up nearly 400 000 from last year and broad gains since 1902. The district owns property worth about 150 000 in three large schoolhouses and 40 000 for a high school under construction. levy expected to stay at six mills. The district shows rapid property value growth within St Johns city limits.
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St. Johns
St. John's
Fields
City of
Agaphid
Portland Flouring Mills expands with Seattle and San Francisco holdings
The Portland Flouring Mills extends its dominance in the Pacific Northwest by acquiring Hammond Mills and holdings in Seattle and surroundings for an estimated sum. The deal includes capacity for 000 barrels a day and related negotiations with the Perass Folling Mills. The rent details and broader strategy are described as part of the expansion.
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Portland Flouring Mills
Pacific Northwest
Hammond Ills
Seattle
Spero
Tweed
Perass Folling Mills
San Francisco
Portiad Company
Livestock Prices Steady to High at Portland Stock Yards
Receipts at the Portland Union Stock Yards were light last week due to stormy weather. Cattle, calves, sheep, hogs, horses, and goats totaled 1090, 234, 683, 1266, 2, and 247 respectively. Cattle held steady to strong with cows and heifers about 16 percent higher. calves steady to strong. lambs at 6.00 and wethers around 4.75. hogs surged with tops from 8.25 to 8.60 for heavier lots.
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Portland Union Stock Yards
Monttana
Pacific Northwest
Thirty Miles of Pipe In City Water System
The St Johns Water company has about thirty miles of pipes laid in the city with caps invested here. The company says high water rates are not due to minting profits but to rapid city growth and extending service. As population expands and vacant lots are built upon, water rates are expected to decline despite ongoing expenditures.
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St. Johns
Dairymen and fruit growers hold annual Portland conventions
State dairy and fruit conventions met in Portland last week to strong attendance and clear results. The gatherings boosted dairy and horticulture ties, spreading ideas and momentum for future events. President H. C. Atwell proposed a statewide fruit show in Portland to represent all regions, seen as a valuable plan by stakeholders.
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Portland
H. C. Atwell
Fruit Pees
Maine
Chief of Police Demands Accountability in Concealed Weapon Case
In Portland area tension rises as Chief Bredeson protests a prior arrest. A youth, son of a prominent citizen, allegedly carried a concealed weapon and impersonated an officer. Despite objections, the case saw delayed action and a later re-arrest with bail set at fifty dollars. He vows more inquiries.
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Bredeson
Portland
Dunbar
Hastile
District Attorney's Tool Sheriff's Office
District Attorney's Office
St. Johns
Iy Wagner
Duty to Perform Speaks and Thieves Don’t Advertise
A pastor argues the Northwest must attract settlers to the Pacific Northwest. He says settlers bring wealth and opportunity, benefiting both newcomers and the region, while overcrowded East is pushed to move to land of growing cities.
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Pacific Northwest
Pacific States
Maescar
Real estate man Burk plans new venture and visit
Kalama L Burk, a real estate man, plans to open a soup shop in a few weeks and will visit his brother, a land owner and fruit raiser nearby. Burk previously lived in a city and held steady income from estate papers and a national bank reference noted at 3 percent.
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L. Burk
Mr. Burk
Local Grocery Son Hurt in Fall Accident
A young son of Mrs. Vinson who runs a South Jersey street grocery faced a painful accident last Saturday. He played near a window display when a pane or prop collapsed, injuring his eye and causing serious concern. The incident prompts cautions and a note on safety in the store area.
Portland Growth Surges On Pacific Coast At Rapid Pace
Portland Oregon shows rapid growth with population rising toward 265 000 in city limits plus 12 000 in St Johns near a 300 000 metro. New England influence persists in architecture and planning as rail and streetcar expansion and asphalt paving transform the city. A park and boulevard system is being laid out while utilities shift to underground wiring in the central district.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast
Rgro
St. Johns
Boston
New England
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Hill and Harriman
Inland Empire
Mentee
Taly
United States
Christian Science Monitor
Will Be Most Complete Winter Courses At O A C
The Oregon Agricultural College will begin a six week winter course starting in January. it promises the most complete program yet with practical work in agriculture dairying horticulture domestic science and art road building and business methods. A strong faculty will lead the instruction and the demonstration equipment is said to be the best used at the college. The college supports twelve literary societies with about thirty members each and reports six hundred seventy men in goat regiments with two regiments and two regimental bands.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Officers Elected at St Johns Camp No 7546 MWA
St Johns Camp No 7546 M W of A held its officer election on December 2 evening. The notice invites savings and mentions First Bank promoting a three percent rate to help readers save money.
City Dads Hold Session Vote on Street Work and Lights
City council met Tuesday with minutes approved and a property valuation of 3 505 785. A plan to extend Polk Street from Dawson to Willis Boulevard was authorized after council discussion with Mrs Nancy Caples. Bills totaling 88 81 were allowed and a five member charter commission was approved to propose amendments. An item on numbering houses was assigned to the engineer for mapping. A basketball game between the Seniors and Juniors at the skating rink was announced with 15 cent admission to raise funds.
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St. Johns
Nancy Caples
Polk Street
Dawson
Willis Boulevard
A. W. Davis
Portland
Johnson
Ve Ca
Cook
Spokane businessmen to run winter excursion to California
Spokane will run an excursion of business men to California next month and the party will be entertained in Portland on January 14. This will be the first of several trips from Washington cities through Portland to California during the winter. WANTED Property to sell. J. Subscribe for the Telegram best S. McKinney. Office at St Johns evening paper on the coast. See Heights Station, Phone Richmond 1384 Brookton.
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Spokane
California
Portland
Washton
Best S. McKinney
St. Johns
Heights
Richmond
Brookton
Kenton Building Starts Two Five Room Cottages for Workers
Kenton Building and Contract Company begins erecting two five room cottages at Brandon and Watt for Lester J. David Company employees, costing 1500 dollars each as the first of many homes planned for workingmen this winter. Cement Pipe Company plant near completion, with glazed sewer pipe orders already in, and concrete block buildings progressing despite cold snaps. Swift & Company plant sinking nearing completion, with piling driving and an operational engine room. Ab stract.
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Kenton Building & Contract Company
Brandon and
Watt Streets
Lester Jv. David Company
Kenton Building and Contract Company
Yoo
Swift Com-ece
Engipe Sio
Union
Disease and self reliance from Physical Culture note
A December excerpt from Bernarr Macfadden urges readers to think for themselves when ill rather than rely solely on doctors or drugs. It warns against blindly following prescriptions and emphasizes personal responsibility in medical decisions amid medical disagreement.
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Earth
Bernarr Macfadden
St Johns to Renumber Houses Under New Ordinance
The city council passed an ordinance to renumber houses in St Johns. The city engineer, under the street committee, will map a system with Charleston street as the northern south baseline and Jersey street as east west. New street names will be signed to reflect changes.
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St. Johns
Charleston Street
Jersey Street
Burlington Street
St.Johns
Autzen Buys Bradford Street Block for Door Factory
Peter Autzen has purchased the quarter block opposite the veneer works on Bradford street from W. 5. Lauthers for 4500 cash via J. G. Downey. He plans a large door factory on the site with construction likely soon.
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Peter Autzen
Bradford Street
Woodmen Camp to Initiate 25 in Portland Week
St Johns Camp No 77s Woodmen of the World will initiate a class of 25 on Wednesday Dec 22 with District O rganizer W L Plummer aiding. Leaders from Multnomah Camp and Webfoot Camp will assist. Arleta Camp plans a 25 again on Dec 23. Refreshments, drills, and fraternal pride follow. The Pacific jurisdiction reports 103000 members with reserves of 3 million, urging readers to join now.
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St. Johns
W. L. Plummer
Cox
Pastc C
Lee
Multnomah
Barber
Webfoot
Tus
Portland
St. Johns Camp
Arleta
Woodmen of the World
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Tat Igte
Handsome Mahogany Piano For Sale At 4100 Cash
A fine mahogany Handsome square Chase plano in excellent shape, recently tuned with a strong tone. Original cost unknown, price 4100 with options of 20 cash and monthly payments, or 75 cash. Call 529 South Ivanhoe St for details. Also real estate and land plots offered by Calef Bros with parcels in St Johns and Monmouth area.
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South
Ivanhoe St
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