Record of City Commissioner Perkins Receives Employee Letter
Made a Good Record Dr T L Perkins whose term of office as City Commissioner expired on the first of the month was the recipient of a letter of appreciation and gratitude from the employees in his department last Saturday. The letter was signed by every employee in all the different bureaus under his charge. The presentation was made by Mr Adams City Treasurer who congratulated the Doctor on his conduct of the department and expressed esteem for his efforts.
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T. L. Perkins
Adams
Perkins
Portland Woolen Mills Adapts 48 Hour Week for Married Workers
E L Thom of the Portland Woolen Mill argues Western mills face Eastern Southern competition. Oregon’s mild climate supports year round work and higher wages, with a 48 hour basic week arranged so married women can shop Saturdays. Many earn up to 35 a week and the plant employs about 140 looms.
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E. L. Thom
Portland Woolen Mil
Oregon
Thompson
Portland Woolen Mills
Industrial Welfare Commission
St Johns Chautauqua Touts Balanced Program and Noted Lecturers
The St Johns Chautauqua offers a balanced lineup of music lectures and entertainment. Ida M. Tarball, America’s publicist and journalist, visits on the fourth evening to discuss the Peace Conference from Paris reports. Joel Trefe and others headline, with Private Peat and Dr Joseph Clare among speakers. band concerts and star performers complete a robust week.
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Chautauqua
Ida M. Tarball
Miss Tarball
America
Paris
Edward FF. Trefe
U. S Chamber of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Ng Weeny
Refa
Peat
W. L. Mellinger
Mia. R. C. McCredie
R. Louise Fitch
Henry Warren Poor
Underwood
Czecho Slova
Jaroslav Cimera
South
Lewis Military Quartet
Camp Lewis
Mary Adel Hays
New York
Chicago Opera
McDonough Eagleston Company
Regniers
Apollo Concert Company
Lyceum
Chautauqua World
Edwin Whitney
Boston
Elsie Mae Gordon
Hoosier State
German U boat crew punished with bizarre dialogue
Revival Sims recalls a London writer tale of an American destroyer capturing a U boat crew. A German sailor, nicknamed Fritz, faces taunting threats and the Middy questions drowning in water. Fritz accepts the rule with resigned humor amid wartime chatter.
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Revival Sims
London
Bowie
Fritz
de Vater
Public Works Face St Johns Line Extension Impasse
Commission may require the public dock to build a branch from the terminal to St Johns if the Port line cannot be extended. FP Fuller proposes cost plus 16 percent for operation in a letter to the commission. Estimated $25 000 needed to build the line with cars to be provided by the company for a time. The company argues its valuation yields no adequate return, blocking new extensions. The matter sent to City Attorney Lakoche for action on the city’s authority to build the line.
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Portland Railway, Light and Power Company
St. Johns
Public Dock Commission
L Fuller
Fuller
Public Service Commission
Lakoche
Roger's Tackle Draws Old Customers from Standifer Yard
Curkin notes that seasoned anglers travel from Vancouver to Rogers for fishing tackle after Standifer's yard sale draws their attention. The piece highlights a loyalty pattern among bass trout and salmon fishers seeking versatile gear.
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Oregon
Curkin
Standifer's Yard
Vancouver
Rogers
New City Finance Commissioner Pier Sworn In
Mr C Pier was sworn in as City Finance Commissioner on Wednesday and assigned to the Finance Department with duties including the City Treasurer’s office License Bureau Parks Municipal stores and City Hall Bureau. The ceremony featured the Firemen’s Band and a brief address by Mayor Baker. Pier brings long financial management experience including leadership of the Marshall Wells Hardware Co and Roosevelt Highway Association efforts that helped a ballot measure pass by a large margin. He aims to improve parks especially in outlying districts and to advance roadways and playground beautification while pursuing economy efficiency and progress. Hearty support for his citywide program is anticipated.
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Marshaill- Wells Hardware Co
Roosevelt Highway Association
Pier
Acariman Launch Marks Grant Smith Porter Shipyard Event
The Acariman hull was released from the ways at 1 45 PM Thursday at St Johns plant of Grant Smith Porter Ship company. Mrs Rupert Hauser sponsored the launch receiving a silver mounted umbrella and a large bouquet as the crowd praised the ship and the yard for strong wartime production and speed.
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Finis
St. Johns
Grant Smith Porter Ship Company
Acariman
Greeterain
Portland
Rupert Hauser
Aearman
Arie V. Hauser
Philadelphia
Acarman
United States
Manilla
Singapore
Hanser
Hauser
Surnamme
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Whiteh Hulle
Films and theater notices from Multnomah listings
Local attractions list a slate of Mary Pickford and other stars with showings at the Jatuntay venue. July dates highlight Captain Kad Junior, Rags, The Tiger's Trail, The Red Lantern, and The Law of Men among others. Also promoted are Victrola talking machines and local services like insurance and Kodak finishing.
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Jatuntay
Mary Pickford
Kad
Arteratt
Susutay
Belsie Ferguson
Vas
Seteratt
RY Mwnday
Sub Pickford
Ane
Tigers
New World Peace Day Declared By League of Nations
Across the nation citizens hail a proposed fourth of July like Peace Day to be proclaimed by the League of Nations. The piece argues Christian education and democracy crown victory, urging unity and restraint as nations seek a peaceful world.
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League of Nations
Jose
Private Peat to Speak at Chautauqua Sixth Night
Private Peat ranked with Lauder and Chaplin as a great mirth maker. He survived gas attack at Ypres and a severe wound, lying open for two days before rescue. His one man show blends humor with wartime ordeal and has toured 800 cites including London and New York.
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Peat
Harry Lauder
Charley Chaplin
Chautanqua
Channel
Ypres
Belt
London
Toronto
San Francisco
New York
Chicago
Winnipeg
Quong Tong Café Serves Chop Suey and Pastry Daily
The Quong Tong Café on Derny Street offers chop suey and noodles at popular prices and pastry daily from 6 a.m. to midnight. Breakfast and dinner service available.
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Derney Street
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