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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
2
The St Johns Review notes steady, healthy progress for St Johns as its seventh city status in Oregon grows. Streets and sewers expanded, residences rose, post office receipts increased, and industries and employment held strong throughout the year.
Regular meeting notes show all members present except Connellman. Petitions for an arc light at North Hoison and New York streets were referred to water and light. Crawford street improvement approved with rock fill by spring and contractor obligations. Budget items for Greshaw to Buchannan streets and several suppliers listed. Debate over funding, charter implications, and an engineer’s fee protest. Action postponed for one week.
An advertisement from Myvitic Manufacturing Co promises large Nottingham lace curtains two gads long with elegant patterns. It asks readers to send their name and address to receive colored art post cards and curtains, claiming 200 sent will guarantee curtains at no cost. Seattle address listed.
A. W. Norblad of Astoria testifies to KF Crawshaw’s value as secretary promoter for the St Johns Chamber of Commerce, citing Doubling membership, tireless work, and strong public speaking. The letter, dated December 20, 1911, lauds Crawshaw’s maturity, energy, and potential to boost local promotion efforts.
A very pleasant surprise party was given in honor of Bal Westhefer on her birthday by her sister Viola Wes thefer. Those present included many local names such as Misses Viela Westhefer Velva Bean Catharine Hore Gensmwn and Rowe Swan. Refreshments of cream candy water and pinch were served and a good time reported by most attendees.
On New Year’s day many firms opened homes to friends and the public. Calef Bros used Perrine’s Orchestra and gave souvenirs. plates vanished quickly. Bonham & Corner’s showcased M. & J. coffee and Towles syrup with pianola music and calendars. St Johns Pharmacy near capacity, calendars exhausted, staff briefly closed to restock. St Johns Furniture offered 140 dollars in prizes as Seed Orchestra played. crowds moved between stores, streets lively. The unified display delighted visitors and encouraged plans for next year’s events.
Advertisement claims a 24 hour cure for piles using sugar coated tablets sold by a Buffalo pharmacy. It alleges constipation tight clothing and patents cause piles and promises a non surgical treatment without salves or suppositories and invites readers to request a booklet from Dr. Leonhardt Co Station H Buffalo NY.
How is Your Title Have your abstracts wade continued or examine at the Peninsula Tithe Abstract and Realty to accurate work Reasonable fees HH Henderson manager 208 North Jersey McDonald building.
A satirical account questions how the police chief acquired a prized goose and mocks claims of theft. It jokes about a possible chase, legal power, a neighbor named George, and rumors of late night dinners, suggesting the bird may have wandered from the chief or been fed by a neighbor. The piece plays with innuendo and local color.
A December 28 1911 letter from A T Bolden Coquille Oregon describes local excitement over a St John Review issue and Portland's push to keep pace with St Johns. He notes heavy activity in logging camps and reporting by his company Continental Casualty Co while mentioning political and regional debates and the second Frank Garrison murder trial at Marshfield.
In Coquille a second murder verdict prompts a likely Salem execution, unless Governor West grants a reprieve to life. Frank Garrison and Webb seem set to escape hanging as the governor already opposed that path. Snow covers the ground as the writer wishes readers a happy new year.
December 1911 library statistics show growth at St Johns branch with higher circulation and attendance than prior months. Data covers fiction and non fiction circulation totals 2805 with adult and juvenile attendance 1396 and 1688 respectively including new card applications.
For Rent furnished two and three room flats and one unfurnished two room flat in French luck. Sun rooms and ensuites available with gas or wood ranges and modern conveniences. Free phone. Main 1683. See Alexander Ots in building or call. Constipation warning mixed in text. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised. Telegram-beat subscription promo. Ed Stockios listed.
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