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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
2
The St Johns Review issue dated Friday January 8, 1909 is published weekly from 147 West Burlington Street Saint Johns Oregon. It notes advertising rates and subscription price of one dollar per year with printing services and office details.
The Review adopts new management with Mr BD N Byerlee joining after a year with the paper. The firm continues as Herntafore, Marie & Byerlee, with Markie editor and Mr Myerleene attorney. The goal is to offer harmony, broad public spirit, and a brighter weekly paper for St Johns readers, urging civic cohesion and helpful reporting while avoiding partisan clashes.
Fragmented lines describe snow effects on schools and streetcars, rosy images of children and roses, and a desire for a warm chinook. It hints at political trust and public responsibility as citizens question veracity and await guidance after a chaotic period.
The Review severs connections with the magazine created to boost the lower peninsula due to inadequate management time. Mr Merritt will continue the project on his own responsibility and aims to make it a grand success. Businessmen are thanked for their support during The Review’s association with the venture.
The market proclaims all meats poultry and fish are absolutely fresh and pure with no stale or tainted stock entering their doors. Prices may be higher than inferior meats elsewhere, but quality is emphasized and customer satisfaction is urged through trial orders for new patrons.
Notice to creditors of Elizabeth J Ward deceased in Multnomah County Oregon. Collier & Collier, attorneys, are to present verified claims within six months of first publication January 8, 1909. Administrator Holbrook as Onbert appointed by County Court requests all claimants to file.
A jumble of ads and notices offers real estate, insurance, and services. Listings include an eight room house with barn for 2500 dollars, various property exchanges in St Johns Heights, and a call for correspondents across the Peninsula. Also advertised are dry cord wood, laundry services, market meats, and book provisions, with humor and small anecdotes interspersed.
The City of St John s Oregon fixes its tax levy at five and eight tenths mills on assessed value. The recorder must notify Multnomah County Clerk. Council passed the measure December 29 1908 and mayor approved December 29 1908 as published in the St Johns Review January 5 1909.
Notice states improvement of a street from the south line of street to Maple Street was accepted by the Council. Assessments mailed to all district owners. failure to receive notice does not change deadline. All property must be paid by January 4, 1909, or by January 19, 1909, otherwise subject to sale. Published in St Johns Review January 8, 1909.
A damaged fragment notes that winning coupon number 1545 had not been presented by a specified deadline and a chair with seating arrangement was not called for by that time. The text is unclear and partially garbled.
A coastal paper features Ed Stock in a wily Cad Lola report amid local telegram news. The item sketches a sensational yet concise chronicle of personalities and a curious note on coastal affairs.
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