31 Jan 1913
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
1
A Baltimore Sun excerpt reflects a man choosing conscience over wealth and social pressure. He insists honor outweighs pelf and vows to stay true to himself, living with his conscience and fear of self-deception.
Workers identify a body recovered near Union Oil dock as Jacob Weber a 40 year old foreman for Port Slabwood Company reported missing since the night of the incident. Mrs Anna Wiltner receives the news at 5825 Fifth Avenue Southeast as detectives Hyde and Vaughn continue the inquiry.
N A Gee began Monday removing the old warehouse at the woolen mills to clear space for a new addition. The two story building will expand capacity at the site, with the project aimed at boosting the city’s steady industrial base near St Johns.
Portland era of paving and new factories marked by plans to hard surface the Willamette boulevard from Patton avenue to St Johns. Sections funded by property owners aim for uniform improvement, linking Lower Albina and the Broadway bridge. Project cost expected at 250000 to 300000, accelerating St Johns transit to downtown via the Broadway bridge.
Citizens urged to inform themselves about a plague harming youths and women. Free circulars cover sex health, development, and parental guidance. Send 2 cent stamp to Oregon State Health, Portland.
A mass meeting called by C. J. Anderson appointed a committee to meet with the Palice Utilities Commission. Members include ph Graden J. Anderson Onsen Archie Gainea Jes Bredeson Rev Weisley. The group plans a visit to St Johns to discuss water rates. The meeting drew notable participation though Rev Weisley kept the focus on the objective.
The Commoner rebuts rumors of a Bryan cabinet offer stating cabinet posts are not currency to pay political debts. He argues public officials must be chosen for fit and ability, not past favors, and that rewards should serve future work rather than compensate past actions. He adds the rule should apply to all and to Woodrow Wilson’s administration.
The bill by Helen R. Robison to amend the constitution to admit women to jury service triggered a fierce Senate quarrel in Denver Col. Senator Williams opposed on morality grounds while Senator Hecker defended equal suffrage and women's willingness to serve. The measure advanced on second reading.
Independence has offered the glass factory promoters a $20,000 bonus and eight acres of site, after they reviewed the Kenton and St Johns factory districts. The move is viewed as a mistake by some for locating far from central market and labor pools, though St Johns is expected to secure the plan.
T. P. Ward, a pioneer St. Johns meat market man, has moved from the Holbrook building to the Old Star Meat Market on South Jersey. A landmark and longtime provider of quality bulk meat, Ward has weathered competition and remained faithful to customers, inviting old and new patrons to the new location for the same courteous service and prompt handling. The move aims for greater convenience.
A self described not a singer or trained performer announces humorist status. The note defends modest looks and calm nature while promising gentle catlike charm. It mentions a St Johns patron plan event with a performer at H. S. on Thursday February 13, inviting attendance.
J B E Stanebery and deputy Charles C Windle visited St Johns this week to notify owners to spray or cut down infected fruit trees. Many notified have not acted, and inspectors threaten to enforce removal within a month. The aim is to prevent any diseased trees from remaining undetected or un cared for in St Johns.
James John High School prepares for a Saturday night basketball clash with McMinnville High, seen as a state championship contender. Earlier, James John beat St Helens 82 to 13 in boys action with Cochran scoring 186 of the 32 points, amid their sixth straight win, while the girls prevailed 10 to 5 led by Gertrude McCarty.
A recent penne ceremony installed new officers for the lodge including Babcock as V C, Maxfield as M Fd, Weimer as K K, Horsman as M A, Mason as M E, Vincent as M W, M. Kearns as Prelate, Nelson as Inner Guard, Clark as Outer Guard, and J. in the role of another officer.
The council reviewed Buchanan street and Fessenden street improvements, with referrals to the city engineer and street committee for recommendation. It authorized drainage work on Olympia and Fessenden, addressed fire hydrants, and prepared data for concrete paving on Fessenden Oswego to Smith. The Public Utilities Commission met with the city attorney, river rates, and water company talks. An ordinance for Fillmore sewer assessment and the March 8 city election were discussed. all members attended the session led by Mayor Muck.
Dr Dane W Sheffield introduced a Utah House bill creating a state bureau of eugenics to govern marriages and require certificates of fitness for marriage licenses. The proposal targets criminals and the incurably insane for sterilization and would maintain records to promote human welfare or a so called super man.
No. 8 To F Tufts to erect a dwelling on Ivanhoe Street between Street and Weyerhaeuser Avenue at a cost of 1000 dollars. No. to Michael Mackey to erect a dwelling on Buchanan Street between Smith Avenue and Hudson Street at a cost of 500 dollars.
A corporate board chief, H Gary, reveals a twelve million dollar yearly pay raise. The Feb adjustment begins on a Tuesday, with shares to United Busiee Stee Soepereview workers. The higher hike goes to lower paid employees, underscoring wage equity amid the changes.
Review's legal blanks list blanks kept for sale at this office and others will be added as demand arises. Warranty deeds quit claim deeds real estate mortgages bills of sale and licenses all blanks at 3 00 per dozen.
Currin's Pharmacy St Johns Oregon requested 300 additional California calendars but Oregon edition is exhausted. We booked 1000 for 1914 and thank you for the order. Regretting inability to serve this time, we remain yours, Grand Rapids Stationery Co.
Typewriter ribbons priced at 500 cents per unit are offered for sale. Contact seller for quantities and delivery details.
Monday bargain day advertises envelopes at 0 centa per hundred with limited time pricing. Order early to lock in the low cost before the sale ends.
The outline describes a collection feature pieces on labor life in a human documentary style and fiction framing. It reviews Talbot railway conquest of the world and other topics including animal intelligence experiments, Arizona irrigation romance, and a critique of Robinsons New History. It notes numerous photographs and varied topics from engineers to literature.
The Jayne Theatre contest for an appropriate title closed Saturday. Annie Seal won with The Jayne Theatre, earning a five dollar prize. Rex Bolen took second with Scenic and Gladys Salmond third with The People’s Choice. Gilmore’s Barber Shop advert in notice.
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