07 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1921
Page
1
A Raymond Scott letter from St Johns recounts a journey to NanKing the old Chinese capital. He describes the city walls gates and night closures, public carriages and awe at worn vehicles, street life with chickens and silks in vivid detail, and glimpses of Ming tombs bean grinding for bean curd.
The St Johns Community Club will mark its first anniversary on January 18 at the Portland Woolen Mills club rooms with Walter Jenkins, famed Portland song leader, and a noted speaker and reader. Dinner will be served, new membership cards issued, and attendees urged to bring friends for what is described as a memorable evening.
Two tramps argue about approaching a house and the reaction of the residents appears hostile as they discuss trying a visit. The dialogue hints at caution and possible refusal from the people inside.
The Boston Transcript notes the Pilgrim Fathers did not make Christmas presents, yet concedes there are ways to credit those early settlers.
A bishop admonishes an old Trishivan bending to haul gravel from a deep well. The exchange grows sharp as the clerk questions town life and editors claim honesty while facing moral echoes. A Christmas gift idea emerges as a shotgun exchange in a Louisville Courier Journal item.
A compact, wry note from the Brush Colorado Republican describes newly established Democratic footing in Washington as insiders debate policy while competitors mock the scene. The fragment hints at political maneuvering and skepticism in early power shifts.
Fragmentary notice advertises a ball room dance near Rogers Tin Pants with a price of 2.95 and mentions postal payment options and receipt securing services. Names appear in garbled text, suggesting an old torn ad or letterhead.
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