New Theatre Planned for St Johns on Jersey Street
C A Metzger of the Peoples Amusement Company reports near-complete negotiations to build a concrete two and a half story theatre in St Johns. The 50 by 100 foot venue, with a white tile front, will host vaudeville and traveling shows with films, costing at least 30000 dollars.
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St. Johns
C. A. Metzger
People's Amusement Company
St.John
Metzger
Jersey Street
Hay
Metager
Will Change Locations C C Currin to Move Pharmacy
C C Currin the enterprising pharmacist will occupy new quarters March first in the Holbrook building formerly used by T P Ward. The North Bank Pharmacy will be renamed Currins For Drugs and will feature a front of French plate glass and white tile interior with handsome decorations. The move aims to create one of the finest and most attractive pharmacies in the Northwest, providing greater display space and stock.
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C. C. Currin
Holbrook
T. P. Ward
Pharracy
North Bank
Currin
Finest postoffice in the state praised at St Johns
A postoffice inspector lauded St Johns for possessing the finest postoffice in the state. He noted a 30 day clock in a wall, oak cabinets tables and lockers, and a highly convenient, attractive layout. The praise extended to Dr McChesney owner of the building for enabling the improvements and enterprise.
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St.Johns
St. Johns
Johnnabel
McChesney
Country Life Fortnight Aims at Portland Winter Dates
Conferences set to organize a Country Life Fortnight in Portland during winter months. One show will feature land and stock exhibits, horticulturists, creamerymen, wool growers, poultry and goat raisers, florists and related groups. Plan aims to group farming events so attendees can participate in all without leaving work.
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Portland
Mothers Urge Vigilance Against White Slave Traffic
Mrs J N Keeler voices alarm over the white slave traffic at a library meeting. She warns of danger to girls from age fourteen, notes trafficking rings in churches and stores, warns of moving picture influence, and urges mothers to guide, educate, and stay connected with their daughters to prevent exploitation.
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J. N. Keeler
Babylon
Portland
Milly
Chicago
Building Permits No 6 To F P Drinker Garage on Buchanan Street
Portland report notes Building Permits No 6 to F P Drinker to erect a $200 garage on Buchanan Street between Stafford and Jersey. A cautionary column recounts a case of white slave trafficking involving a Portland family, detailing a girl’s exploitation, court trials, and a nurse’s coded signals for testimony. The piece ends urging mothers to protect daughters and stay vigilant against predators and official indifference.
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F. P. Drinker
Buchanan Street
Stafford
Jersey
Expressing Individuality in Womens Fashion of 19th Century Style
A fashion essay argues clothes express a woman's individuality more than trend following. It highlights dresses with distinctive touches such as reverses and inset panels, noting material choice and color harmony like taupe silk and corded trims. It describes a Robespierre collar, cuff details, and removable chemisette, suitable for afternoon wear under a long top coat.
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Coutouriers
Reminder to register at city hall now
The note urges immediate registration at city hall, stresses not waiting until the last minute, and encourages taking action as soon as the message is read, warning against forgetfulness.
Death of John Thornton of St Johns Oregon 1918
John Thornton aged 66 years 15 days died January 27 1918 after an operation. He was a native of Ohio married in 1877 to Alice Rice. Survived by three sons and five daughters with several grandchildren. Funeral held at St Johns undertaking rooms with Elder St John of Portland officiating. remains laid to rest at Rose City Cemetery.
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John Thornton
N. Leonard Street
St. Johns
Orem
Ohio
Alice Rice
D. J. Sellard
St. Johna
E. J
Deedon
Portland
FP. W. Davis
McMinnville Beats James John In Close Basketball Showdown
McMinnville High outscored James John thirty to twelve last Saturday, dominating with weight and speed. The win boosts McMinnville toward the state championship, while James John claims the Columbia River title despite the defeat.
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McMinnville High School
James John
James John Boys
St. Johns
Columbia River
McMinnville
Clatskanie
Northwest
Pro Pad Interstate Bridge Gains Strong Backing Across States
Joint committees from Oregon and Washington reviewed the Columbia River site at Vancouver and weighed the project merits. A later meeting in Portland drew citizens from both states, generating strong support for the bridge and signaling likely completion of the plan.
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Regon
Washington
Columbia River
Vancouver
Portland
Magazine Offer Declares Deals for Readers
A brief sale notice promises access to favorite magazines with options for delivery and subscription choices. It hints at discounts and flexible terms for readers seeking popular issues.
City council acts on water rates and street upgrades
At Tuesday’s regular meeting all members were present as Stroud read a Railroad Commission order suspending city water rate ordinances during the case and staying related criminal actions until the commission rules. Patrons may owe old rates from September to February unless refunds occur if rates are lowered. The council plans to study Warren Bros. Paying Co. product and visit Portland streets. A city engineer report notes Buchanan Street land purchase is needed for improvements. Richmond Street and Willamette Boulevard projects were approved with new paving and sidewalks. Dawson Street casting per paving from Columbia Boulevard to Ida Street was authorized.
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Stroud
Railroad Commission
St Johns
County Court House
Thhe
Tralie
Water
Warren Bros. Paying Co
Portland
Buchanan Street
Richmond Street
Smith’avenue
Fessenden Street
Willamette Boulevard
North Bank Bridge
Dawson Street
Columbia Boulevard
Ida Street
Keeler Hosts Farewell Party for Ben C Crow
Mr and Mrs J N Keeler entertained Ben C Crow and friends at their Smith Avenue home to bid him farewell from St Johna. A clipping joke, musical program by Crow and students, a drawing game, and miniature banjos highlighted the evening along with cake punch and salad. Attendees included M r and Mrs J N Keeler, Mrs M N Green, G W Overstreet, Edna Smith, Flora McNiven, Mae Johnson, Alda Overstreet, Jack McNiven, David Byerlee, and Crow.
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J. N. Keeler
Ben C. Crow
Smith Avenue
Crow
St. Johna
Tom
Crowland
Miss McNiven
Mine Smith
Overstreet
Mr. Craw
Mra
M. N. Green
G. W. Overstreet
Edna Smith
Flora McNiven
Mae Johnson
Alda Overstreet
Jack McNiven
David Byerlee
Ban
Bill to fund river and harbor improvements passes House
The appropriations bill for the coming year has cleared the House of Representatives and moves to the Senate. It contains 304 districts and carries a large Portland Oregon allocation of 1,900,000 dollars for river and harbor development.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Wnien
Portland. Ore
St Johns Offers Seven Churches and Diverse Industries
Portland nearby city with about 600 residents features major dry docks, shipbuilding, saw mill, flour mill, box factory and asbestos plant. Arable property valued at 4,500,000. Mavenduriries expected. St Johns promoted as your future manufacturing hub.
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Portland
Excalier
Mavenduriries
St. Johns
Water Rate Controversy Order Delimits City and Company Duties
The Railroad Commission issues a February first order clarifying water rate refunds. It states customers paid under Ordinance 16 may receive refunds for the difference to the Commission rates from the order date until rates are fixed, preserving rights of both sides and marking the action as temporary. From August 27 to February 1 the city asserts Ordinances 502 and 522 remain in force. payments after February 1 follow Ordinance 16.
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Railroad Commission
City of
St. Johns
Cppromis
Ben Crow Leaves St Johns for Independence Oregon
Soloist and vocal instructor Ben C Crow departed St Johns Tuesday for Independence Oregon to work a winning schedule and then Spokane to enter school. In St Johns he built a growing voice studio at the First National Bank building and left many friends and admirers praising his ability and prospects. His students regret his departure but wish him success as he moves on to greater work.
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Ben C. Crow
St. Johns
Independence
Oregon
Spokane
Crow
First National Bank
St. Johna
St. Ns
Byerlee Leaves Paper to Take Shares in New Wian Venture
D N Byerlee former editor of this paper departed Tuesday to join a newspaper begun by T T Parker, a once noted attorney of Johns. The new venture aims at a first class field from a seasoned paper man’s view with a rich district to draw from and the Review offers its best wishes as Byerlee starts this move while his family stays in St dobna.
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D. N. Byerlee
W Ian
T.T. Parker
Johns
Byerlee
Review
St. Dobna
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