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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1911
Page
2
The paper argues against capital punishment, calling it a relic of the dark ages and urging abolition. It endorses life imprisonment with harsh conditions for murderers and seeks to limit the Pardon board, advocating a more civilized justice approach.
The letter clarifies that a reported claim about lowering the superintendent’s salary to raise others was inaccurate. It states no salary discussion occurred and that the superintendent approved the action. It notes the school board referred the matter to taxpayers and cites Fletcher as a vocal critic at the meeting. It ends with a housing inquiry from Karl Staninger of St Johns.
The St Johns Review Thimble Club met at Mrs Gray's home with many members present. Members include Madams Boyd Keeler Evans Hewitt Day Gessler Hartel Hiller Bicknase Kinder O BE Learned Gray Scales. A fine dinner was served. The club voted to rename the group the Lu-boo-air Club. Next meeting will be at Mrs Kinder Port Boulevard. Weather complaints spark humor about winter. Sidewalks built with washed material praised for durability. Richmond 1571.
Fragmentary OCR notes list items like Hatter knives sugar shells and cold meat for oe fala sets with scattered phrases. The readable text hints at tableware or kitchen utensils but lacks coherent context or complete details.
Water mains now laid to every lot in 1910 Addition. A school house and car line sit two blocks from the plat. All streets graded at the Company's expense. Thirteen houses are now under construction in the Addition. Building materials available on monthly terms. Call Columbia 80 for details.
The Bachelor Club interrupted by bachelor girls at nine. They received a piano scarf in bachelor colors and spent the night in celebration and dancing. The guest list includes Sue Davis, Georgia Perrine, Echo Monk, Bertha Merrill, Sadie Cowles, Maud Williford, Molly Cormany, Ida Fassett, Mauden, Lulu Gillmore, Ella Wilkinson, Merta Gatton, chaperoned by Mrs. H. A Monday of Weiser Idaho. The event featured Andre Sores and listed several others.
An advertisement seeks a dependable woman for housework with good pay. Applications directed to Mrs J J Hurlbert at 727 Vanhoe or by phone Columbia 226. Also notes about Andrew Craik spending weeks in California with family, Frank Tufts aiding in Ridgefield schoolhouse, and Rebekahs installation details. Lost silver beacon and various classified notices, including real estate and insurance.
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