Reasons for Portland housing crisis traced to laws and annexation
A letter argues that Portland's housing shortage stems from overreaching city limits and strict ordinances. It recounts a newcomer's failed purchase, costly building restrictions, and inspectors forcing unwanted design choices, leaving many with only rentals or substandard shacks while factories and growth lag.
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St. Johns Review
Portland
United States
City of
Mrust
St Johns petition urges North and South car revival
Residents push for reinstating north and south side street cars to improve access and trade. Citizens argue Portland draws big spenders while locals are overlooked and urge changes to building and health ordinances to encourage homebuilding and permanent residence. A for sale listing follows.
Booster Urges Opera House Beside Movie Theatre
A reader argues against eliminating an opera house idea and urges a separate venue for local entertainments and conventions. He cites economic and civic benefits, compares mans to butcher shops and groceries, notes historic dance with two movie houses, and defends local investment in culture and community uplift.
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Observer
Orpheum
St. Johne
St. Johna
U. S
St. Johns
Red Cross
Vardaman to Speak on Community Building
Ben R. Vardaman will speak at the high school auditorium January 29 on How to Build a Better Community. He warns that local leadership and civic support are the nation’s safeguard, and urges residents to invest in business, churches, schools, and youth to prevent talent from leaving. Remember the date and attend.
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Columbia Highway
Vista House
Crown Point
Portland
Rts
Board of Health
St. Johns
Ben R. Vardaman
Rome
Caesar
National Community Betterment Association
Vardaman
Rising Demand Reverses Vacancies As For Rent Signs Return
Decades of unemployment left many houses empty and yards overgrown. Now vacancies vanish as small family cottages attract renters, real estate brokers stay busy, and ships, mills, and yards reopen. Local workers hope steady jobs sustain the housing rebound.
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Ae Johns
Eatle
Work to resume on grain elevor foundation at St Johns terminal
The Commission of Public Docks and C. J. Cook reached a new understanding to resume excavation for the grain elevator foundation on the St Johns terminal property as ground conditions permit. Work halted after gear breakdowns. newer equipment will allow progress, with no forced rush due to delays from freshets. After completion, earth banks will shield the foundation from future freshet issues.
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Commission of Public Docks
C. J. Cook
Grain Elevarour Foundation
St. Johns
Disappearance of Bor Dora at High School J
A brief school item notes the unexplained absence of Bor Dora from High School J. Authorities and staff report no known cause or location, with ongoing efforts to locate the missing student described as a priority for the district.
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Bor Dora
James John High Hails Roll of Honor and School News
St Johns rolls its Roll of Honor with condolences for Mullard Weslieder and Bail ey family deaths. Music assembly features Gladya Keeney violin by Melford Weslieder and Helen Storey piano. Theatre program includes bird life film by Finley lecture. Tarent Teachers Association reports and Latin group activities. Football, athletics, and student welfare notes include exemp tion efforts and senior pin proposal.
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Joseph Joner
James John High
Mullard Weslieder
Bailey
Matketer
Music Assembly
Gladya Keeney
Melford Weslieder
Helen Storey
Multnomah Theatre
Iliam L. Finley
Sodalitas Latinas
Caesar
James John
George Walker
Julius Caesar
Me. Croshong
Portland
Jan Land
Getz
Price
Charles Trumball
Thomason
Atdent
Tarent Teachers Association
J. C. Chapman
Central Council
Patent Teachers Association
Central Schol
Parker
Louis Dunsmore
Erie
Mrs M C Soule Seeks Property Sale At Low Prices
Mrs M C Soule of 610 N Jereny Street advertises property for sale under the ingnayl ment plan and also offers fine business properties. Prospective buyers are directed to contact Mrs Soule and attorney Hewarnt O Rogers over Penin National Bank.
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South Jersey Street
Cooperpas
Mra. M. C
Hewarnt O. Rogers
Penin National Bank
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