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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
8
A Dutch stork nest on a tall post with an iron frame is observed. A solitary young bird inspects the framework before a newlywed pair takes the nest, wings spread in spiral ascents, while the birds communicate mainly by loud klappering of their red mandibles.
The article explains how standard time relates to Greenwich and local meridians. It notes that 15 degrees of longitude equal one hour and lists US standard meridians at 75, 90, 105, and 120 degrees west of Greenwich with corresponding time differences.
An old London note discusses laughter and mastiff etymology. It claims laughter dilates arteries increasing blood flow to the brain and heart, boosting thought and relieving gloom. It also cites origins of the word mastiff from Italian and German roots.
A garbled ad from Ward's Central Market boasts office hygiene and delivery services. It claims meats are government infected and of top quality, with laundry services and dry cleaning offered by Churchill Wros proprietors.
An old advertisement from Bonham and Carrier promotes Chippewa shoes and THT brand footwear, praising service and prices. Separately, St Johns issues sealed bids until July 12 1910 for sewer district No 3 construction with engineer estimates around 21 million, requiring certified checks and bonds, and rights to reject bids reserved.
The city orders Leonard Street from Chicago to New York streets improved by cut and fill and sidewalking. Work includes a 16 foot 8 inch wide center strip and cement sidewalks. Costs to be assessed on nearby properties under city charter and overseen by the city engineer.
Advertises buying a lot with 5 down and 3 per month and construction on easy terms. Offers residence building on favorable terms and urges contact at 117 Swenson Street St. Johns.
Real estate ad offers a corner lot in South St Johns one block to a car line. Five dollars down and five dollars per month buys a nice property. The listing promotes affordable options with the Rent Man at 2450 Washington St Portland.
Proposals will be received at the recorder's office of Saint Johns city until 5 p.m. on July 19 1910 for street work on St Johns Avenue from south line to north line of Fessenden street. Proposals must follow ordinance and charter provisions. engineer's estimate is $7827.48. Proposals must be on printed blanks obtainable at the recorder's office. bids accompanied by a 5 percent certified check. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Published June 17 and July 1 1910.
Bids are invited by the City of St Johns for the Midway avenue project from Columbia boulevard to Altmont Street. Proposals due by July 1 1940 with 10 percent certified check. Engineer’s estimate is 9853.94 and work to be completed within 60 days of contract. Published June 17 and July 1 1910.
In Multnomah County circuit court R M Tuttle sues William I Robb JM Thompson and KJ Schmidt et al. The defendants must answer within six weeks from May 7 1910. If not, judgment for the plaintiff for the stated sum plus interest and $300 attorney fees may be entered. Publication in St John Review began May 7 1910 with final notice July 7 1910. Collier & Collier attorneys for plaintiff.
Public notice announces a summons in a case where Cummins is named as defendant. The order of publication cites Honorable Robert Leprea and a judge from a shore court. Date of publication May 7.
City of St Johns resolves to upgrade Portland boulevard from Point View east line to Pairhaven street with grading to established grade 1 cement sidewalks on both sides 6 feet wide curb six foot sidewalk on east side and 12 foot curb on west side design to be guided by city engineer plans specifications and estimates approved and recorded in the city records with publication in the St Johns Review in 1910.
Notice is given that F P Drink has qualified as executor of the estate of William H Guile deceased and will present vouchers to the National Bank of St Joseph within six months from the date of the notice published. Collier and Collier, Attorneys for Executor.
Notice states a2 will be received for schoolhouse by Boar teen school Daunte No. 4 Multnomah county Oregon up to July 9, 1990. Delivery for eit in three months. Money returned. St. ampare. One in use. Agents Wanted Work for 9 Greater Gi Jehan.
Fragmentary text appears to reference names and places such as Vancouver and Beveucon with scattered phrases about times and amounts. No clear event, date, or outcome is identifiable from the unreadable OCR.
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