27 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
1
Notes and Comments urge unity to boost St Johns as a growth hub. Promotes park funding caution, streetcar reform, and cleaner streets to attract visitors and investors. Highlights Albany, Salem, and Portland reform efforts, plus expansion forecasts for St Johns and nearby Piedmont.
Delegates L J Chipman and T J Monahan returned from Salem to St Johns with governor approved charter. Citizens formed a spontaneous welcome at Piedmont Junction, a bonfire on the plateau, and A S Douglass led brief addresses praising the delegates. The crowd cheered and a M W A band provided music as praise for the charter's passage and the city’s progress. Special thanks were extended to Senator Killingsworth and other lawmakers for their efforts in pushing the charter through.
The Jobes Milling Company of St Johns began operations this week, offering two flour grades the Vin brand and Magic patent. The four story plant with 690 feet on concrete piers uses Westinghouse induction motor power, belts, and iron machinery. Output promises superior whiteness and quality, with head miller A Sebulta and general manager W V Jobes leading the venture. The Cedar camp Royal Neighbors box social at Hickner hall drew a large crowd, featuring a lively auction and awards for popular attendees.
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