Valentine Social at Polk Street Home Delights Pleasant Party
The V. P. 8, C. E. of the Christian church held a valentine social Thursday night at Mr. Miller’s Polk street home. About 40 attendees enjoyed games and a long lunch, ending near midnight. Prizes included a heart shaped box of bon bons for first place in a gum chewing contest and a consolation prize for another game.
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C. E
The
Christian Church
Mr. Miller
Polk Street
Iit
H. KB. Parker
May Johnson
Reform ships or ruin US Merchant Marine warns editor
The piece argues that current reform plans harm American shipbuilders and risk decimating the United States Merchant Marine. It cites The Railway and Marine News and urges swift legislative action to stop foreign leakage and protect national shipping, warning lawmakers that continued inaction could spark drastic consequences.
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United States Merchant Marine
The
Railway and Marine News
Upbuild the Merchant Marine Foolishness in Law
The author condemns a law restricting foreign built vessels from coasting with American cargoes. It argues that undocumented foreign built ships tied to foreigners escape duties, while American owned ships are penalized. This prompts Americans to abandon the Merchant Marine, letting foreigners handle much of it and drain millions annually.
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United States
Opposition to Reform Sparks Public Debate
A prominent citizen criticizes the reform movement as hypocritical and corrupt, noting possible grafters but arguing that reform is needed to purge rot in politics, business, and government. The piece defends church and business figures while urging continued reform to eradicate dishonesty.
Whitman Acquires West Coast Laundry in St Johns Arrival
H D Whitman of Monmouth Oregon has purchased the West Coast laundry and moved his family to St Johns. He now runs the plant, plans remodeling for first class work, and brings many years in the business. The community welcomes the Whitman family and anticipates strong service once operations are in full swing.
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H. D. Whitman
Monmouth
Ore
West Coast Laundry
St. Johns
Whitman
Fire in Portland Railway Building Sparks Alarm
A basement fire at the Portland Railway Light and Power Company building was detected when a penny-in-the-slot phonograph played a tune. Workmen found the blaze and extinguished it before the whole building was damaged. The incident highlights how the machine alerted staff to the fire.
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Portland Railway Light & Power Company
City weighs rock crusher purchase for street work
The city considers buying a rock crusher after hearing that an Indiana company offers the best proposal. With a Dallas plant for inspection, the device could cost less than Portland labor and may pay for itself in ten years, especially with immediate installation and a free ferry to haul crushed rock into town. The committee is urged to act at the next meeting.
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Indiana Company
Dallas
Polk County
Peres
Portland
Swift and firms to build huge plants in St Johns
Positive assurance that Swift and other major packing companies will locate enormous plants at St Johns will spur the livestock industry across the region. The packing houses will raise the value of breeders holdings in cattle sheep hogs and poultry and the town's dairy products will gain a world market. Watch St Johns grow this year.
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Swift & Company
St. Johns
United States
The Ferry Question Seeks City Purchase of Boat James Johns
The ferry company offered 18092.75 for the James Johns with extra costs for approaches. Critics doubt the price given construction and commission expenses, noting unpaid labor and franchise charges. The issue centers on obtaining a free ferry while avoiding a city purchase that would harm competition.
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James Johns
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Valentine Social
ST. Johns Review
ST. Johns Grammar School
Ryder Cormany
Archie Smock
Valkyria Larson
Ernest Crouchley
Klea Hathaway
Ruth Canright
Eva Edmondson
Catharine Coffyn
Karl Crouchley
Edna Bailey
Arkie Anderson
Jeannette Ogden
Alex, Kerr
Lihare Culp
Alderson
Nell Whistler
Gertrude Baldwin
Gertrude Negstad
Leva Finch
Jesse Alderson
Portland & Suburban Express CO
St. Johns and
First and
Flanders Streets
Woodlawn
E. Burlington Street
Fork City
A. Unger
Central Cigar Store
Bank
ST. Johns Brick CO
H. Henderson
Jersey Se
Whitwood Court
America
Richard Shepard & CO
M. L. Holbrook
C,h. Bailey
St. Johns Land Co
Peninsula
Columbia Boulevard
O. R. & N. Railroad
Holbrook
Oregon
Phone East
Jersey Street
St. Johns, Ore
Clark & Wilson Lumber Co
Linnton, Oregon
Lumber Manufacturers
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