23 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1912
Page
1
A poem contrasts Portland’s fame with the lesser reach of the Sweet Pea, noting cities in Oregon excluding St Johns spend heavily on advertising. It compares harbor activity, factory sites, and river growth while pondering grafting Rose and Sweet Pea together. The piece hints at results to be seen before next July.
The Commercial Club will organize a Sweet Pea Carnival in St Johns with a three day celebration likely during the Elk’s convention week in Portland. An industrial exhibit, plantings and local manufacturers will participate while business activity may pause for the event.
A Firemen's smoker at St Johns rink drew over one hundred attendees Monday evening with wrestling and four boxing bouts. Highlights included Kid Williams versus Walter Arndt's brother in a handicap match, Wynn Manning defeating Joe Mitchell in a weighty bout, and a six round clash between Jack Root and Soldier McFarland. The event aimed to benefit the fire department and organizers plan another smoker soon at St Johns in Portland.
The Southern Pacific Co. issues orders to principal station agents to settle with consignees for ordinary loss and damage claims. Eligible disputes up to a set amount can be resolved within days, reducing correspondence and delays from San Francisco headquarters. This is part of a broader initiative.
William Reams of Buhl Idaho guests of the editor Sunday evening. He managed a hog load from Buhl to Anion Stockyards and explained a wheat credit system used by Union Meat Company. Excess wheat earns $1.50 per hundredweight. wheat provided to stockyards costs $2.50, with overstocked ranchers credited and short ranchers billed in a neat arrangement.
Several women and parents claim contracts with the National Conservatory of Music at Bickner Hall were secured by misrepresentation. They allege inadequate instruction, unkept promises, and a negative newspaper article, urging a thorough investigation before more children enroll. The group asserts that the conservatory has not fulfilled its commitments and questions the management's conduct.
The athletic association began anew after a reshuffle with Arkie Anderson Forest Hill Maggie Dickie and Cecil Magone elected president vice president secretary and treasurer Alph Carlson named baseball manager and a pool team is planned though a practice site is pending Our boys lost to Woodburn in basketball but played hard with improved passing and defense Bugbee Carlson forwards Cochran center Everett Smith and Cecil Magoue guards Seniors show unusual diligence in orations The G irls Chorus members of the Delphian Literary Society practice their parts diligently
A Windber Era poem notes winter’s harsh wind but argues the season is short and bears promise of spring. It playfully warns of springtime follies and costs while celebrating the coming sun, birds, and milder days.
Governor West declares Colonist Day from March 1 to April 1 to recruit colonists who will transform Oregon’s timber and sagebrush lands into an agricultural state. He urges residents to invite workers with capital and effort, noting last year’s striking multi organization participation and millions of letters mailed East.
Building permits issued for two projects. M Markey authorized to erect a dwelling on Buchanan street between Portland boulevard and Alms street at a cost of $200. F M Fletcher authorized to erect a store building on Jersey street between Polk and Buchanan streets at a cost of $1500.
The Knights of Pythias held their 48th anniversary celebration last Friday night with a large attendance, fine program, and excellent refreshments. All attendees enjoyed a very happy evening.
Solomon’s wisdom quoted as a guiding principle for the upcoming Eurodelphian program to be presented next Friday, highlighting the value of a good name over riches. The note frames the event with a focus on character and cultural value.
The Crescent club hosted at Mr and Mrs T Condon s home in honor of Mrs M O Faulk with 500 as the main entertainment. Prizes went to Randall and Mason, Mason and Moore, Simmons and Thor. Mrs Faulk, a 17 year member, received a cut glass dish. Attendees included numerous local couples and friends. Postal receipts over ten months top 5500, with independent free mail service needing 10000. A Portland substation may come via annexation, or wait on court ruling. Rental ad ends the notice.
A fragmentary archaic verse piece mocks mean men and social proprieties. It boasts of spring and merriment while railing at critics and urging dismissal of the rough. The garbled text blends nonsense phrases with Nineteenth Century style social jabs.
Orrle Allen, a poultry enthusiast, produced a 7 inch hen egg from a Black Minorca line. He uses a glass fronted rack with drawers and two lamps to steam oats sprouts that grow shoots six to nine inches long in eight days. Chickens eagerly feast on the sprouts, suggesting potential market methods if scaled.
The library advertises new catalog access to 22 periodicals including Pacific Poultrycraft and Oregon Motor Vehicle law. A Dickens revival features Gibson drawings and vivid scenes from Copperfield, Bleak House, and other works. Readers are invited to request special plant culture material and leave questions at the desk for further reference.
A fifteen year old, Bond India knee trousers, registers at the University of Oregon for spring. He is the youngest student ever admitted, with A grades from Eugene High School. Bond’s brothers attended the university, including James J1. Round, a 1909 graduate and notable debater. The report also notes statewide effort to promote gardening and poultry in schools, with Portland officials backing and 400 gardens planted last season.
Governor West is expected to favor St Johns with a March thirteenth visit and a speech under the Commercial club. A committee led by H. W. Bonham and St C Shade will organize the trip and secure pleasant arrangements. Also listed are Peter Auten P J Vallefsen A BR Jobon K OC and others to assist.
Methodist notes report the pastor selecting a theme built on the transfiguration and divine union. The sermon contrasted how observers focus on different aspects of Christ’s appearance and mission while linking the valley’s irrigation and power needs to modern civilization. The Sunday night theme is Union of Christ and its followers and the evening discusses what we do in heaven.
The V15 Church of Christ program at Motus evening drew praise for a fine lineup including Prof Gay Manning readings by Woodlawn youths, Mrs J N Keeler, St Johns young ladies, Miss Kitelen, and a concert by Mr and Mrs Overstreet. The Boston Lyric at the High School praised the trio act Vice Verna and the basket sale raised about £52 after costs. Johnstone’s store on the corner of James and Philadelphia streets benefited from a refreshed storefront, and F M Fletcher began construction of a new large store on South Jersey Street near York.
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