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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
2
The St Johns Review notes Oregon politics and local issues in January 1907. Coverage includes New York murder cases, Oklahoma state status, Oregon legislators, tax concerns, city charter delays, and regulatory debates amid St Johns and Portland events.
The council met with most members present and discussed an arc light petition for North Jersey Street and St Johns Avenue. They postponed a decision on the Home Telephone franchise, seeking three adjustments before acceptance, while Alderman Raser pressed for swift approval. Financial bills from grocers and city services were reviewed, with emphasis on relief for the poor and calls for a plumbing inspector and permit requirements for plumbers.
Fragmentary text references a public display or trial involving Hallands Snow Lin Het. Mentions St. Johns Drag and a prominent role for Walland Siow Linnent. Details are unclear but center on a notable event or performance with medical terms sprains and pains and a product claim.
A disputed petition targets the election process with threats of action if voting is challenged. Officials and clerks including Carhart Atel reportedly signed amid pressure from multiple petitioners.
Discussion on pipe repairs and a $1 permit plan collapsed as a hardship. Av ondinange legalizing W W Goodrich work moved to final passage. The ferry franchise passed third reading and was adopted. An advertisement touts Ballant's Horehound Syrup as a fast cough cure with a testimonial from Horton Kansas, sold by St Johns Drug Store.
City-wide prohibition order forbids any sale barter or gift of spirituous vinous or malt beverages to HH Engebretgson in St Johns Oregon under penalty of legal prosecution. Public notice dated January 9 107 indicates the action and involved party is Mrs H Engebrergson.
Local religious groups publish Sunday school times preaching hours and special events. Baptist and Methodist churches list pastors and service times. Catholic and Evangelical notes include mass hours and school activities. First Congregational and Christian Church share sermon times and Sunday school details.
For sale a Fokting bed table and chairs. Inquire with E. W. Robinson at 326 Hamilton Street near French Block.
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