Big Prosperity Expected in St Johns This Year
St Johns anticipates strong growth with building permits rising from $2700 last January to $11 540 this January. Real estate activity and daily sales at J 8 Downey’s are up, hotels and housing are crowded, and street improvements including rock crushing pavement are planned. The Western Cooperage Company may relocate to St Johns, with waterfront expansions and additional port facilities poised to follow.
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St Johns
Downey
Fessendep
Fensenden Street
Western Cooperage Company
Largees Aberdeen
St Johan
Eeekets
08 Flake Food Company
Eccentric 19th Century Ledger Item Weighs In
Fragmentary entry records a transaction between Crpeford and Decatur involving an erect co Salem and a cost of 900 dollars. A separate note references I W Buitter to Buchanan Wyom and a small monetary amount.
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Hewkt & Wright
Jokes Lawber
Co Salem
Crpeford
Decatur
I. W. Buitter
Buchanan
Mecca of Oregon Growth Near Portland Becomes Hub for Farmers
The Clackamas County region is praised for abundant trout and salmon, with the American Scandinavian Realty Company of Portland promoting thrifty families to settle nearby. The land, nine miles from Portland, is expanding through new factories and improved roads boosting values. John J. Edgren oversees development from St. Johns. Portland residents are buying home sites as development accelerates.
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Oregon
Clackamas County
Clackamas
Mumpower County
Mina
Americandinavian Realty Company
John J. Edgren
St. Johns
Portland
American Scandinavian Realty Company
The Editor and the Arrival of a Little Printer
A fragmentary poem narrates the editor in an easy chair while a baby arrives. The erratic verses describe morning light, a cold floor, and the editor’s quiet routine disrupted by the baby’s presence. The piece blends whimsical imagery with unfinished lines and playful misspellings.
Valentine Surprise At Jennie V Decker Home
A surprise party was planned at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L Decker on W Tyler Street Cul Cong. Jennie V who was mentioned in the text attended.
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Wee Anes
L.decker
Tyler Street
Jennie V
Fire consumes Portland Manufacturing plant in St Johns blaze
A midnight blaze destroyed the Portland Manufacturing plant in St Johns and badly burned the Sacajawea steamer tied at the deck. The fire caused about 75 000 in losses with 35 000 insured. Watchman Clarence Jones and early arrivals described incendiary origin as authorities search for a suspect. President Peter Autzen indicated replacement plans but no specifics were announced.
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St. Johns
Portland
Sacajawea
F. E. Smith
Clarence Jones
Peter Autzen
Autzeo
Gt. Julene
Adlefsen
Avie
Banquet Celebrates Growth of Portland Realty Firm
The Commercial Club banquet honored Columbia Trust Co executives and staff with toasts and gifts. Speakers traced the firm’s growth from a few hundred dollars to a leading Portland realty company and previewed a 130 acre new tract named by a vote of attendees. Miss Clark receives notable praise amid plans to expand holdings around the city.
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Abe
Curtis
Hickok
Columbia Trust Co
Sone
Meir & Proot
Walker
Ther
Lovett
Ket
Messrs
Ren. Abimosthenes
Ive
FN. Clark
Meno
Portland
Clark
Market report notes uneven stock arrivals and steady cash prices
Packing plant receipts show 1416 cattle 55 sheep and 289 hogs this week with buyers wary of sporadic shippers. Market behavior reflects uneven flow and potential for better balance if shipments were steadier, keeping prices firm but not overextended. A separate real estate ad promotes a modern bungalow on Portland Boulevard with six rooms and owner financing.
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D. O. Lively
Portland
Portland Boulevard
Prospects of oil seen in Malheur County drilling
D M Hunt of Eastern Oregon Oil and Gas Co reports 28 feet of oil bearing sand in Malheur County despite water flow. Cement lower casing to reclaim pressure. test awaits settling. California experts and local stockholders express strong optimism for large commercial oil and await results within sixty days.
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D. M. Hunt
Oregon Oil & Gas Co
Malheur
Mr. Hunt
Russian Bane Ex
Malir
Wen
Tees
Hunt
Calfornia
M. F. Loy
St. Johns
United States
Attendance at 500 I party hosted by City Attorney and wife
Attendees at the Thursday night gathering on Stafford Street included numerous local residents such as Mr and Mrs C A Wood Mr and Mrs P H Aollefsen Mr and Mrs J N Bellefeen Mr and Mrs A Thompson Mr and Mrs Willis Moxon Mr and Mrs Wayne Mills Mr and Mrs A J Goodman Mr and Mrs F G Drinker Mr and Mrs H K W McLean and others who enjoyed the event and were awarded the evening’s prizes.
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H. It
Collier
Stafford Street
C. A. Wood
P. H. Aollefsen
J. N. Bellefeen
A. Thompson
Mee Willis Moxon
Wayne Mills
A. J. Goodman
F. 9. Drinker
HK. W. Mclean
Land
J. A. Collier
Fred Crawford
Blanche Hdlofeen
Edna Bailey
Maud Crawford
Bila Oxere
Cb Bailey
T. M. Morris
Fred Couch
K. J. Vinton Scott
Mra P. Edlefsen
C. B. Bailey
Graduating Exercises of Junior Christian Endeavor
The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the Evangelical Church held Sunday afternoon ceremonies on February 6. A program of songs recitations and exercises featured flags and patriotic spirit. Florence Hart and Albert Foster graduated with honors from the Intermediate group.
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Junior Christian Endeavors Society of the Evangelical Church
Florence Hart
Albert Foster
Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society
Ppey Ievangelical
Corner Jal S
Ivanhoe
Resist the Knocker and Build Up Burley
A Burley Bulletin letter urges readers to curb gossip and harassing criticism of local businesses. It pleads to channel effort into progress by advertising in the local paper and using praise over destruction to help Burley grow into a real city.
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Tom
Harry
Mike
Pat
Red
Rolal
Burley
Rou
Burnley Bulletin
Has Quite a Record Prof Frank Ely Boxing Tutor
Prof Frank Ely organized a boxing class in St Johns teaching three times a week at the Firemen's hall. He once held the Pacific Coast lightweight title and won all 60 contests in a single year. Ely beat several opponents who challenged George Dixon and served as Dixon's second on some occasions. He also pursued wrestling but failing eyesight hindered a United States boxing championship.
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Frank Ely
St. Johns
Ely
Pacific Coast
George Dixon
Dixon
Mr. Ely
United States
Enlarge Planned for St Johns Review April
The Review plans a size increase starting April 10 or 18 to include more county state and national news weekly. Subscribers may renew at the current 1.00 yearly rate before April 1 while the price for future years rises to 1.50.
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St. Johns
T . View
Northwest
Portland Manufacturing buys Kelso's Western Excelsior unit
Kelso's Western Manufacturing sold its excelsior plant to Portland Manufacturing Company of St Johns Oregon. The deal includes wood laying and finishing lumber operations. Portland plant began about a year ago and last summer expanded with a woolworking unit making box shocks lath and related finishes._rooms to let at John Street_
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Western Manufacturing Py
Portland Manufacturing Company
St. Johns
Oregon
Manufacturing Sones
City Dads Hold Session Without Mayor Hendricks
Council notes show 8. L. Dobie presiding. Minutes approved. Gilbert street improvement petition referred to engineer for plans and estimates. Several street and sidewalk projects discussed with cost notes and ordinance actions. Water supply inquiry ordered after Monday fire. committee to investigate with fire dept and city engineer.
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Hendricks
L. Dobie
Gilbert Street
Fessenden
St. Johns Avenue
Columbia Boulevard
Newark
Ida
Newark Street
Point
Thompson Street
Nancy Caples
Johnson
Fire Department
Dobie
Columbia River Improvements In Willamette Bill Proposed
A Rivers and Harbors bill proposes 2 153 million dollars for Columbia River work. Projects include Wenatchee to Bridgeport 25000, Bridgeport to Kettle Falls 50000, Celilo to Snake River 9000, The Dalles 600000, Cascades Canal 5000, Vancouver 7500, below Portland with Willamette 175000, mouth of Columbia 1200000, gauging 1000. If approved, benefits extend across the Pacific Northwest by aiding steamboat navigation and ocean shipments, affecting inland and coastal interests.
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Columbian River
Columbia River
Wenatchee
Bridgeport
Kettle Falls
Celilo
Snake River
Dalles
Cascades Canal
Vancouver
Portland
Willamette River
Mouth of Columbia
Columbia
Pacific Northwest
Inland Empire
Northwestern States
Northwest States
Thrift and Economy Promises Savings at First National Bank
The First National Bank advertises 3 percent on savings and urges readers to save money for permanent prosperity. The message promises financial security through banking services.
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First National Bank
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