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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
2
The Saint Johns Review discusses libel law in Oregon, noting speakers canmake defamatory remarks without redress if they believe them true. It argues Oregon libel statutes are lax and challengeable, highlighting the difficulty of recovery for individuals harmed by published statements.
A satirical piece suggests a drunk husband set up a household saloon and buy from his wife to fund his own vice. It quips that after repeated rounds the wife would accumulate money to bank, invest in a new home, educate children, and pursue a respectable life.
A fragmentary note recounts a 17th century Puritan Rev Iinae Barg row delivering a three and a half hour sermon at Weatminn ter Abbey, contrasting it with a very brief Whewell favorite line about Man’s birth and trouble. The report includes a mock three point outline and a benediction.
A minister visiting a shoemaker learns that humble trades can be holy. The shoemaker argues that making shoes is as sacred as preaching, and he claims Christ will judge by the work one performs as much as by sermons. The tale underscores humility and vocation in everyday labor.
The K L E elected officers last Friday with Lillian Perking president and Bert Johnson vice president. Veterans from the G A R and W R C y marched to the church, reflecting on their half century of service as the Army of the living and dead blended into one. Services are at the usual hours with a union meeting planned with the Methodists led by Geo Brownell.
To Property Owners All owners of property in St Johns or spouts thereof are hereby notified to cut and keep leut and remove therefrom all weeds existing on or in front of their premium. Upon failure to comply with this notice the weeds will be cut by the city of St Johns at the owner's expense, with costs added. John Mott Chief of Police.
The bank reports assets including securities 4810.81, due from banks 46,880.15, redemption fund 2,800.00, and total assets around 650,000.00. Liabilities show capital stock 10,000.00 with deposits from individuals and trusts, notes, and reserves. Cashier Drinker provides oath in July 1914 with notary Kellogg and witnesses.
Urtog IM your Job printing while 700 think of It Don't wait until you are entirely out. We are equipped to lure out seat and tasty printing promptly at Portland prlom or eae.
The city adopts a ordinance requiring owners and agents of property within St Johns Oregon to cut weeds remove stagnant water and keep sidewalks clear May through September each year In addition to removing debris and avoiding fire hazards the measure accounts for notices hearings and potential municipal abatement costs charged to property owners with penalties and a 15 percent overhead clause.
The document records a city ordinance authorizing a lien upon property to fund street improvements. It details docketing of the lien, immediate emergency for public health and safety, and notices for bids. It specifies grading, cement sidewalking, curbs, and a 30 foot concrete pavement with drains and curb rings.
Ordinance 608 enacts time and manner of improving Charleston street from Hayes Street to Willamette Boulevard in St. Johns Oregon. It cites cost per June 16 1914 council resolution and publication in St Johns Review on June 10 26 1914, with affidavits from foreman and city engineer recorded at the city recorder.
Proposals for street work on Charleston street from Hayes street to Willamette Hivd must be received by July 28 1914 at the office of the Recorder City of St Johns. Engineer's estimate is 3122.94 bidding requires certified checks equal to ten percent and completion within sixty days from the last publication. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order City Council A R K Dunsmore published July 10 17 and 24 1914 in the St Johns Review.
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