23 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
1
Councilman Leggett stated his belief in the validity of the saloon license ordinance. The remark came amid ongoing debate over licensing and enforcement, with supporters urging strict compliance and critics asking for review of the law's provisions.
The St Johns Oregon council session features sharp exchanges over liquor license revocation for The St Johns Hotel Company, claims of council bias, and election of new members. Resignation of Deputy Recorder discussed. bids on sewers and street improvements extended to March. minor expenses approved as staff turnover unfolds.
A petition signed by the majority of property owners along Philadelphia street seeks grading side walks and rock and macadam paving from Jersey street to the Willamette river. The council has ordered sewer construction along the street and will lay it after the grade is set. Completion is seen as urgent as the street offers the easiest ascent from the business district to the waterfront.
Believing in advertising, St Johns Grocery issues monthly circulars and ad space in Tax Review. Managers say trade is rising and plan a department store to draw customers from the peninsula and across the river as the ferry completes. The store is well stocked and continually expands its departments.
Potter and Gould advertise Heath and Milligan Creo lite interior and floor paint as the best ever made, highlighting its broad line and superior finish for interiors and floors.
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