St Johns City Notables and Infrastructure Snapshot
St Johns ranks second by industries and seventh by population. The city offers frequent Portland service every 20 minutes and lies with navigable water on three sides. It features gas and electricity, two strong banks, five large schoolhouses, abundant pure water, hard surface streets, and an extensive sewer system. The brick city hall operates with a payroll of 69500 monthly, ships 2.0 thousand freight monthly, and plans to send cargo to Portland harbor. Climate is described as mild, healthful.
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ST. Johns Sa
Cara
Portland
Hassic
Eare
Ab Asveads Kerecocen i
Gresham and
Erie Streets
Water and Light Committees
Portland Railway, Light & Power Co
Horsman
J. J.shorts
Mohawk and
Hayes Street
Council
Wilamette Boulevard
Bessie E. Smith
Burlingnor
First National Bank
Peninsula National Bank
H. E. Pennell
Legenee
al Hill
Hiller
Ee Maree
C. J. Anderson
Fillmore
Council Moves to Enforce Water Rates and Utilities Action
City council enacted an ordinance re enforcing the new water rates, with penalties for overcharges and enforcement. The city attorney to press the Public Utilities Commission. Public criticism noted, officials lament lack of public support for lower rates as utilities oversight is pursued.
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Public Utilities Commission
Hill
Hiller
Utilities Commission
Haming
Miladelphia and
Ivanhoe
Liquor i Committee
Fragmentary note on seeking reliable medicine or aid
The fragment expresses a desire for dependable medical help or reassurance. It mentions wanting a reliable source or person to depend on when in need and hints at concern over finding consistent support.
Water Works Company Critiqued for Rates and Philanthropy
A stained editorial letter from the St. Johns Water Works and Lighting Co. defends itself as purely philanthropic while noting no dividends, no salary for the president, and high equity gains for stockholders. The writer mocks the notion of economic efficiency, questions the original investment, and urges water customers to demand city-rate compliance while accusing critics of bluffing.
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St. Johns Water Works
Salvation Army
St. Johns
Water Co
C. J. Anderson
Oregon bill to exploit soil through cooperative ag education
A bill proposes county state and federal cooperation to exploit Oregon soil with appropriations and combined funds. It envisions cooperative demonstration stations with skilled instructors under state agricultural leaders to advance agricultural education across Oregon and prepare future law actions.
Sale Negotiations for Mock Tract on Peninsula
Negotiations underway for sale of the 68 acre Mock tract between Willamette Boulevard and Pippin Street south of Columbia. The property, described as the shortest unplatted lot on the Peninsula, was purchased from John Mock by A Benson of St John. J B Yeon will negotiate the sale after tying up the title and readying the market.
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Mock
Willamette Boulevard
Pippin Street
Columbia
John Mock
A. Benson
St. Johna
Infant of Domne Family Dies at Home
An infant child of Mr and Mrs E H Domne died Friday of last week at their home on Allegheny Street 720.
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E.H. Domne
Allegheny Street
Debates Set Among St Johns St Helens and Astoria High Schools
A state wide high school debating series includes St Johns St Helens and Astoria with eliminations leading to a final in Eugene. St Johns aims to win a University of Oregon prize as districts compete, with January 17 contests at H S Auditorium and in Astoria and St Helens. Public attendance invited to bolster James John team.
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St. Johns
St. Helens
Astoria
Univ. of
James John
Ralph Carlson
Jack Cheney
Hazel Hall
Edna Hollen
Gertrude McCarty
Laurena Rawson
Basil Smith
Nettie Toole
Florence W
Lucile Whelan
Spourts
Knights Banquet Celebrates Pythias Membership Drive
The Knights of Pythias held a Friday banquet where the Pythian Stars aided in a three week campaign that added five new members for one side and two for the other. A turkey dinner was promised to the losing faction as Mr Kerr’s corps applauded. The Lodge featured instrumental music with Miss Smally of Portland and others participating.
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Knights of Pythias
di Tes
Alderson
Kerr
Smally
Portland
Alice Brown
H. O. Brown
L. F. Clark
W. Mason
Cist Speckles
L. FP
Mrs H Lynn of Hood River wed by Mr D N Bere
Mrs H Lynn of Hood River has married Mr D N Bere in a simple ceremony. The couple announced the union and will reside in Hood River, where both families extended congratulations and good wishes.
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H, Lynn
Hoodiver
D. N. Bere
Industrial tour shines light on Peninsula mills and rail cars
Officials from the W R N Company led a special train to showcase new all steel observation cars and inspect North Portland workshops, including the Portland Woolen Mills. The visitors learned of the woolen mill's importance to Portland and toured Peninsula districts with stops at iron works, lumber yards, flour mills, and tank and pipe factories.
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Willamettes
Columbia Rivers
W. R. & N. Company
Portland
Seattle
Kenton
Puss Seiba
Visi
Mag. Liaoete Thor
Portland Woolen Mila
E. L. Thompson
Infon Lumber
Sir Chi
Ahenineul Mn
Port
Peninsula Iron Works
Macific Tank & Pipe Company
thelAjax Auto Traction
Ifie Coast Safehoault Works
Coast Cu
Christmas Party at Mrs. Evens Charms Debonair Club
Mrs W R Evens hosted a Debonair Club Christmas gathering with Horpe home decor in festive colors. Guests enjoyed apple cups, chocolate, fruit cake, candy and cream, then opened gifts including theatre caps, boudoir caps, aprons, scissors, ramquisette waist, and an Irish Crochet handbag before dancing to music by Mr and Mrs Hillier.
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Mra. W
Evens
Debonair Ciub
Hillier
Alf
Remembee
Nate
Poultry Raising Booklet Published for Western Regions
A new 80 page booklet on poultry raising has been published to promote growing chickens in the West. The guide aims to encourage local farmers with practical, free information available at this office. FOR RENT cards at this office.
Fashionable Winter Coats Dominate City Shops and Streets
A lively description of the winter coat trend, praising long and three quarter coats while noting the enduring suit’s place as secondary. The piece highlights fabrics such as bouclé and tubeling, and suggests pairing a striped valeur in taupe with velvet for a versatile, smart look suitable for any occasion.
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Taupe
Outlook Sees Bright Spring as Real Estate Interest Grows
The city reports rapidly growing interest in property across all areas. Traders note better mood post election and a generally favorable view of the coming administration, with tariff actions expected early to settle uncertainties and keep business within cautious bounds.
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Gresham Herald
Watch for croup in children and early remedies
Warning on croup symptoms in children and giving Chamberlain's Dougs Remedy at first hoarseness to ward off attack. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
al Deal
Equal rights store initiative reaches Portland area
To the People of St Johns and Portsmouth the notice urges vacant home owners landlords and business people to back a new Bonville System store. It reports 172 supporters financing a $10,000 general mercantile strictly cash operated venture and directs interested persons to contact A Porter at 887 Warren Street Portsmouth station Portland Oregon for details.
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Equal Rights
General Mercantile
A. Porter
Warren Street
Portsmouth Station
Portland
Oregon
Reading List Additions At Atlantic Monthly Modern Priscilla
Two new merit mappings adorn the periodical list with Atlantic Monthly and Modern Priscilla. The Atlantic features Van Cleve and his Friends by Mrs Watts, praised as a lively modern tale of ordinary American life. Modern Priscilla appeals to needlework lovers with fine patterns and projects.
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Atlantic Monthly
Sountry
Biase Rice
The
Atlantic
van Cleve
Watts
Nathan Burke
Ikes
Pricilla
Harold Belliht
Barclay
Egypt
Engler
London
Racheller
Lissie
New England
Atkinson
Grey Friar
Derness
Benson
Testimonials Endorse Bonville 99 Year System in Oregon
A testimonial from a long time advocate describes support for social duty and the Bonville 99 Year System. The notice, in Multnomah County Oregon, concerns the estate of Ernest B. Elliott and the administratrix Mary Simmons. The county court in Portland is set to hear final accounting on February 17, 1918, with objections invited and the estate to be closed upon settlement. The notice is issued under Hon. J. Cleeton and published January 1913.
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Peniorel
J. Cleeton
Laat
Mary & Simmons
Collier & Collier
Patience as Virtue Challenged by Money Power in Oregon
Cecil H. Worley of Portland argues patience has been misused to tolerate tyranny by moneyed interests. He cites biblical figures and Lincoln era concerns to condemn capitalism and calls for a new system in the Bonville 99-1 Year Plan, urging personal business independence.
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Moses
David
Goliath
Israel
Oregon
United States
Lincoln
Norant
Cecil H. Worley
Curry Street
Portland
Correction: Par value misprint in Banville Hale notice
A stenographer’s error last week altered the Banville hale notice. The par value should read one dollar instead of ten and 1 600 part instead of the shown amount.
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Banville
Oregon to Exhibit At San Francisco Exposition 1915
Oregon plans a prominent display at the San Francisco exposition featuring its farm products live cattle and timber. If mature enough the state will showcase a baby boy and baby girl among its entries in a featured eugenics show, competing with other states' children.
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Oregon
Sheriff’s Sale Ad Sparks Cautious Town Tale
A town notices a rare Sheriff’s Sale advertisement, hinting at hidden debts and a curious outcome. Chicago hosts a school for brides promising futures, yet graduates face uncertain job prospects and securing positions remains challenging.
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Council Proceedings
Eran
Pete Aesgy
St. Johns Industries
St. Johns and
Portsmouth
Chicago
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