Splendid Time for Street Improvements Urged in St Johns
City readers are urged to start street work now while ground is best for construction and labor is easier to secure. Advocates cite Bancroft bonding act benefits, with ten year repayment and potential property value boosts outweighed by initial cost. Petitions should be presented for improving most streets and extending cement sidewalks, as early action yields long term gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ule Ume
St. Johns
Council
Oregon Sees Big Transcontinental Rail Rate Announcement
The notice states that from March 1 to April 30, one way rail rates from Kansas City Omaha St Paul Minneapolis Winnipeg and other towns to Oregon mainline points will be 25.06. Chicago to Oregon 33 St Louis 20.50 and similar from other US points. The text claims Oregon has benefited most from such tickets in four years and expects thousands of settlers, noting travelers must pay full fare if returning east.
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Oregon
Nn Inport
Fant
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolia
Winnipeg
Road Pointe
Tse
Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Weather, Warnings, and Community Booster Call
The text notes rain beating snow, rising river levels, and a plea to the weather official to refrain. It also mentions gum boots returning to vogue and a comment on the soft pedal being turned on. A plea to be a booster for Bt Johns appears, with uncertain context.
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Mr. Weatherman
Wicked
Aiippery Place
Charter changes eyed by eight member commission
The eight member charter commission plans amendments to the city charter with a pamphlet mailing to voters. Key proposal alters council terms to three new members each year, shifts elections from April to December, extends mayor and treasurer terms, and allows revoting on liquor questions. Reports due after election. other changes under review with broad authority for office reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Cook
B. T. Leggett
K. C. Couch
L. Doble
A. W. Davin
H. B. Collier
H. W. Brice
Will Open New Tract Contract Awarded to Foss
Charles Foss secured the contract to clear 65 acres between Newport Et on and Smith's Crossing in East St. Johns. Holbrook interests will open the tract, grade streets, and plot lots. The project, among the largest in St. Johns, marks progress as work begins at once and proceeds expeditionally.
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Newport Eton
Smith's Crossing
East St. Johns
Charles Foss
Holbrook
Mr. Foss
St. Johus
Charley Foss
Uate
March of Progress
St. Johns
Making Improvements at St Johna Laundry in New Quarters
The St Johna Laundry is undergoing many changes and alterations after moving into the larger quarters recently occupied by the West Coast. Churchill Bros. are described as hustlers in every sense, and their efforts are developing the success now assured. Onnyille's Monthly is for sale at Ute office.
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St. Johna
West Coast
Churchill Bros
St Johns Commercial Club Pushes Free Ferry Trade Drive
The St Johns Commercial club met in Holbrook building to discuss boosting trade from the Tualatin valley via a free ferry and a trolley line to the North Bank. Members urged stronger support, urged city improvements on Kink Mond Street, and urged more active participation to make St Johns a busy trading center.
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St. Johns
Wilners
Hindrlake
Bt. Johns
Hon KC. Couch
At Johns
Tualatin
Portand
Twalatin
Johnie
St. Johnie
Lipton
Whitwood Court
St Johns
Portland
Johne
Kinkmond Street
Caplow Tract
Pot
Business Men's Cab
Clave
M. le
Oregon Day Program Proposed for Schools and Societies
The University of Oregon proposes a program for public schools and literary societies to celebrate Oregon Day on February 12 1800 the 50th anniversary of Oregon statehood and Lincoln's birth centenary. The plan notes Oregon joined the Union on February 14 and the admission act passed February 12 with the president signing February 14.
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Oregon
Lincoln
University of Oregon
Order of Exercises at Oregon Teachers' Monthly 1908 Program
A school program lists readings, orations, and recitations about Oregon history and national figures. Items include Jefferson, Coues, Baylies, Applegate, and Joaquin Miller works, plus Lincoln and American songs, with request to contact the University of Oregon Registrar for copies.
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Oregon
Oregon Teachers’ Monthly
Jefferson
Lewie
Columbia River
Coues
Baylies
Congress
Seasion
Applegate
Schafer
Pacific Northwest
Bimpson
Hangas
Plain
Joaquin Miller
Hoth
Oregon Historical Society
Dee
Abraham
Local barber shop gains half interest from city native
Buys half interest in the Geo. M. Hall barber shop on Jersey street. The new owner, F. B. Phillips, brother of FM. Phillips and a recent arrival from Buffalo, N Y., has practiced the trade for twenty years and is expected to be warmly welcomed in the business.
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F. B. Phillips
FM. Phillips
Buffalo
N. Y
Geo. M. Hall
Jersey Street
Phillips
Vireles
Council Meets Installations and Street Plans in City
City council meeting approves Chas Bredeson for fire chief and adds him to the committee on four wheels equipment. Audit proposal from BH Collin & Co is set to file. December transport receipts listed for St Johns Transport Co. Richmond street grading and street improvements are urged with petitions from property owners. Laurelwood Rebekah Lodge installs officers. W O W installation planned with Multnomah Camp. various lodge officers installed and social events follow.
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Chas. Bredeson
Bredeson
Rhedeson
BH. Collin & Co, Public Accountants
St. Johns Transportation Co
Caples
Richmond Street
Willis Boulevard
Jersey Street
Stafford Street
Wall Street
Hille
Welner
George Hughes
Turner
Jobo Pott
Samuel
Columbia Boulevard
Hichmond Street
Carine
C.J. Anderson
Philadelphia
Hard on the Pheasants in Snowstorm Toll
A Ragene area farmer reports many China pheasants dying in the late snow with 19 percent of birds along the roadside from his place to town. The roosters suffer as their long tails collect snow which melts and refreezes into ice, weighing them down and causing death by starvation or exposure. Earl Crouchley has suffered an acute bowel trouble in recent days.
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Ragene
Earl Crouchley
Good Advice for Boys from Bob Burdette
A vintage admonition urging boys to keep busy with work to achieve success and happiness. It argues that the most capable live best by labor, condemns idleness, and encourages taking initiative to shape one’s future. It frames work as a source of appetite, purpose, and holiday joy.
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Bob Burdette
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Charter Commission
Onnyille
Ute
Tualatin Valley
St. Joing Commercial Club
Rome
Wwe
St Johna
Laurelwood Rebekah Lodge
No. 160
Minnie Hall
Jan
Rowe Robinson
Mayme Monahan
Mary Chaney
Kate Rambo
Ge-Alma Derrie
Jane Castle
The
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Tallman
Tom
Ay Cale
Hanker
Weight
KB. Avengel
Eacort
Vincent
Watchman
Johnson
Sentey
HM. Darling
Managera
J. A. Crane
M.A. Fitood
HO. Clark
Multnomah Camyp
Fraternal Brotherhood
FP. i
Mt. Jobon Lodge
Vyentigs
Hopfinger
Kligatory
Brookson
Haymond Low
Acotitwan
Holmen Lodke
L. F Chunk
Brunson
Horaman
Arnold Unger
Cart Nelwitt
Apt
Noonan
Broer
Rdletwen
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