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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
2
The St Johns Review notes election results in Oregon with Sheriff and Portland politics, discusses street improvements, and reports on the Pacific States Telephone Company franchise bid for St Johns. It highlights civic pride, city growth, and ongoing efforts by Jonathan Bourne Jr. and local candidates.
Inspector Richie takes charge of the postoffice on Monday while awaiting Washington approval of Valentine’s bonds and commission. Postmaster position may shift to Willis or Mrs. Morrison pending final arrangements and a possible location change.
In a contested case, officials review whether a property holder qualifies to vote this year. The district attorney notes legality hinges on occupancy and payments, with potential adjustments from reinforcements in the upcoming cycle. The matter centers on eligibility for the city ballot and related oversight.
A damaged OCR note reports a steel bell gifted to the city hall by a committee to ring for a charity purpose. The event featured a transfer of the bell from a private owner to the city. Details on location and attendees are unclear due to garbled text.
A sparse Commercial Club meeting failed to reach a quorum and no business was transacted. Two Seattle furniture company members with Portland guests proposed establishing a furniture factory at St Johns. They learned local transport and tax details from the president and attendees. The topic to be discussed next Wednesday. All interested invited.
Text depicts a social event in Toledo with a host offering thanks and a guest responding in polite terms. The passage is garbled but suggests a formal dinner and an exchange about ongoing hospitality. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are established.
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Torey and a suspicious event linked to a public reading. It references a planned action and warnings, with unclear names, places, and dates. Further readable details are needed to identify persons, organizations, or outcomes.
A puzzling, OCR like fragment describes poets, a scene in Italy with a marble statue by Leona and a misquoted claim about winners in Milwaukee. It mentions Milo and a misattributed letter, with references to an oversight or lie and a prize noted as S24.
A union meeting of Christian Endeavor Societies of SL Foll will be held at Veangelical church. Attendees are invited to attend with a special program led by Mine Marvy as the host.
Notice announces a meeting at Owl Vetlowe Hall on Saturday at 2. The event brings together committees and groups including the Watt Meld Corps and the Grail Army St Jolie as loyal ladies plan to gather. T. Ko Wisher chairs the committee.
A fragmented reminiscence on office boys, discipline, and spelling, contrasting noble ideals with a blunt view of modern American youths. The piece touches on education, etiquette, and the misfit traits of applicants for responsibility, with side notes about prosody and a chorus of local anecdotes.
A garbled fragment from Chicago News suggests a sudden event or reaction involving a clock, a yawn, and a call for help or attention. The legible bits imply a curious dialogue about an extraordinary wish and a possible earthquake.
A fragmented report quotes a user remark about a captain and a woman, mentioning an unclear time and a misheard exchange. The text shows garbled phrasing and possible attribution to Landon Mail.
All persons renewing themselves tsletter to the firm of McKeon & Pharndyke or Ry Wo McKeon are sequtested to call and settle. Any having bills against the above parties will please present them for Payment
Help wanted notice seeks women for labor at Posed Manufacturing Co in St. John. No prior work required. interview and training provided. Apply in person at the factory location.
The narrator recalls a turbulent theater episode featuring stars Jerry Cohan and Frock Frame at a museum event. A dog actor tears a red chest protector during a villain scene, and a dramatic injury follows. The narrator contemplates which lead role to take, weighing danger and reputation as he debates playing the hero or the villain.
The piece blends idle social gossip with a bold geography note about the Amazon. It mentions Mrs Titles and Mrs Jones while pivoting to a description of South America’s river system and the Amazon’s vast scale, length, and width, calling the river a gigantic reservoir rather than a river.
A comic exchange recounts a man declaring heartbreak to a woman who tests his pulse and finds no medical issue. She listens closely and explains the fluttering heart may be caused by cigarettes, not illness. The punchline has him swear he will verify partners’ medical student status in future.
Early summer bowel disorders in children require attention at first signs of looseness. The text promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine, noting sales through Jackson's Pharmacy.
Baptist church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Vespers at 7 p.m. Holy Cross Catholic Church lists Masses at 8:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. St Andrew's Ey oore University Park notes Rev Powell chaplain and Sunday school. Evangelical and other churches provide service times, prayer meetings, and programs.
On account of a fire that destroyed my stock at Mallberg's furniture store I request all debtors to call at Moxon and Valentine's real estate office to settle promptly. R. Hall owed.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Recorder of the City of St Johns Oregon until Tuesday July 17 1966 at 4 oclock p m for the purchase of all or any part of the municipal lands of the city issued by virtue of Ordinance No Rio of the city passed by the Council and approved by the Mayor July 3 a.
An ordinance titled No 110 proposes opening and laying out specified streets within the city. The measure outlines parcels affected, streets to be opened, and related public improvements and regulatory changes for orderly urban development.
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