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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
1
A critical editorial denounces labor pickets roaming sidewalks within a mile of shops. It claims they harass tradesmen, damage legitimate business, and defy lawful controls, arguing police should curb such public nuisances and protect orderly government. It questions unequal enforcement and cautions against violence.
James John High students heard Rev. Patton of the local Methodist church speak on Mental Reserve. He urged continued study to seize future opportunities, a sentiment welcomed by teachers and citizens of St Johns. James John boys played Jefferson High in basketball, losing 21-10 after multiple Huskies used. A later Friday gathering drew a capacity crowd cheering the visiting team, with scores showing 88-17.
House backs Adamson physical valuation bill for common carriers under interstate commerce law. Lafferty urges broader scope to include rate fixing and SEC-like regulation of stock and bond issuance for carriers in interstate commerce. He praises progress and urges states to empower public service commissions and for federal rules to ensure fair rates nationwide.
A local observer warns that apple production in the state has declined over two years, with yields bleeding away and growers facing tighter markets and uncertain prices. The note underscores ongoing agricultural stress.
The funeral of the late M i S was held Tuesday morning in VGS at the Scratian Vye Jobnecn. Relatives attended, and a sermon was delivered. The service drew family members and close acquaintances to pay final respects.
The article notes plans to form A Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving in St Louis to oppose extravagant presents and the exchange system. It cites similar movements in New York Chicago and other cities led by August Belmont Miss Anne and Dr Lena Sadler.
A special train of seventy five Buick automobiles left Flint Michigan for the Pacific coast, the largest single shipment to three states and larger by twenty five cars than last January. Valued at 482400 dollars, the freight is about 82000 dollars and the cars are due to reach the coast around Christmas.
A garbled plea appears to request street and number details for distant readers. The text seems to promise printing and a reward but remains unreadable and incomplete for accurate extraction.
An entry notes Dr J Scntt and J Abata leaving next Friday to attend a talent event, with timing and participants implied in the readable text.
The Portland Railway seeks a five year lighting contract with St Johns but city council favors a two year term. A fire hydrant request at Erie and Bradford was referred to the water committee. Progress on Kellogg Street for a proposed library building was discussed as architect plans begin for a $20,000 structure. Willamette Boulevard litigation costs were approved though distasteful to some members. Viewers were appointed for Kellogg street extension and multiple street and alley ordinances, arc light placement, and assorted bills were approved with all members voting yes except A Wilbox who was absent injured at farm property research.
The notice requests aid for two struggling households in St Johns. One at 902 North Leonard Street faces illness and unemployment with three children, needing provisions and clothing. The other at 210 West Polk Street is a widow with four children, surviving on washing and odd jobs, seeking fuel, rent, clothing, and support. Contributions of food, clothing, fuel, or money are welcomed, with drop-off at the Review Press for prompt delivery.
Government distributes free agricultural year books for 1911 and guides on Diseases of the Horse and Diseases of Cattle. Requests to Senators Bourne and Chamberlain and Congressmen Hawley and Lafferty advised. Also notes cheap cure for rheumatism with Chamberlain's Liniment and 150 dollar Hot Springs trip.
In St Johns, Bonham Currier Couch Co and many shops like St Johns Hardware, St Johns Pharmacy and Peninsula Hardware display festive windows. D Frank Horsman and 4 Fi frogs at Bonham Currier feature standout china and cooking items. the St Johns Hardware fireplace dominates. North Bank Pharmacy showcases sundries and kodaks. Couch & Co. has a unique display attracting attention. Merchants rivals any small city for window dressing.
A Britt Iowa Tribune column urges young readers to work hard, pull through hardships, and build good credit. It emphasizes perseverance, prudent spending, and maintaining optimism, warning against pessimism and distrust while promoting steady effort and self improvement.
A workman, returning from the accident, volunteered to tell the widow and was sent home with the body. A comical exchange crowns the moment as a passerby mocks his own kinship while the rescue and funeral details remain unclear in this fragment.
If you suffer a bilious attack try Chamberlain's Tableta. They are excellent and sold by all dealers.
A group of financiers railroad and industrial leaders gather at the Portland Hotel for an all day session on a plan to build a chain of steel mills from Mexico to Alaska. They seek British investment of over 50 million with rail water terminals and ore coal properties secured by options to supply future operations in Portland Coos Bay San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Vancouver and a Mexican port. Promoters aim to control iron ore and coal assets to sustain plants and expect involvement from Hill Harriman Canadian Pacific and Northern Pacific interests with J N Gillett directing legal work.
An excerpt from a Milwaukee Journal column presents a tormented confession: I shot her yesterday in a fit of anger yet later wished she could live. He recalls discovering her love as she lay dying and asks for a kiss before death, admitting whisky fueled his hatred. The piece names Hugo Bartelt and Capt. John T. Sullivan with scattered shopfront notes.
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