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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
2
In St Johns, residents debate paving Jersey Street, weighing Westromite and Weatromite options against Bitulithic. Proponents urge thorough testing and open bids, noting potential one third savings if competition is allowed to decide the best hard-surface mix.
In St Johns voters show strong support for Hon K C Couch and his bid for another term. Rumors say Councilman Rushlight will stay on Portland City Council, and Couch could fill a vacancy by the defeated candidate with the highest votes. Noted as a booster for a free ferry, Couch’s potential seat would assure a ferry at St Johns. Christmas sermons and district meetings are also noted in community notices.
A varied local update notes Calef Bros opposite the post office offering a three room flat for rent. Also reports L B Wilson selling a Jersey street confectionery to James F Worst and planning stock changes. J H Johnstone buys Moore's Toggery, moves from Salt Lake City to St Johns with intent to relocate family. Ward's Meat Market touts quality meat and poultry with year end promotions.
Holiday goods listing shows carving sets priced 2.60 to 4.50 and silverware trays, child’s sets from 1.00 to 3.90, coffee aprons, butter knives, sugar shells, and various price points with limited stock remaining. Includes several price entries around 0.79, 1.00, and 2.75.
Water mains laid to every lot in 1910 Addition with 13 houses building. School house and car line two blocks away, all streets graded at company expense. Build with monthly terms, own your home by deductions from earnings. Phone Columbia 80 for details. Additional notes cover local ads, services, and city happenings in St Johns.
Notice to voters that the Annual Adjourned School Meeting of School District No Multnomah County Oregon will be held at the Central School House at 7 o clock on December 15 or 16 Month and exact day stated as December in the notice This meeting will levy special taxes for teachers salaries and other usual business transacted at meetings Dated December 16 Greene chairman and J H Tanch district clerk
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