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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
2
The July 16 1909 St Johns Review discusses ongoing efforts for greater development in St Johns Oregon. It notes local views on public works and hints at social commentary on labor and education funded by Rockefeller related philanthropy. The piece critiques legal and criminal court conduct and calls for reform in handling abuses.
An elderly resident, Mr. Collier, died in St. Jolie after a long life across multiple states. The Commercial Club discussed boosting local freight service to attract a mattress factory and other industry, with committees named to negotiate with railroads and plan a city dance. Funeral services were held in Portland with interment at Rome Cry cemetery.
A vintage advisory promotes relaxing travel away from conventional comforts. It suggests long walks or extended carriage rides with companions, visiting seasides or mountains, avoiding stylish hotels, and choosing smaller towns with simple dining. The aim is rest for the nervous system and mental diversion without overstimulation or negative aftereffects.
A garbled note touts the American Druggist Syndicate as a corporate body chosen by a committee to market a cure for common ailments. It urges consulting physicians and promises a nationwide chain of druggists offering a broad prescription, with St. Jane Pharmacy as agents spreading the gospel of St Johns.
A health note suggests longevity linked to a good old age and duty. It recommends Ballard's Herbine to support the liver when needed. Sold by North Bank Pharmacy at 50 cents per bottle.
Byerlee of Portland Coupeibox Co returns to St Johns after a three month business tour through Iowa Nebraska and Chicago. He found Western Oregon wealth and growth contrasting with evolving Chicago and Midwest cities. He reports bountiful harvests elsewhere but cites rain harming Iowa and Nebraska crops. He plans further eastern trips to secure more business while noting stellar local prosperity and church work in St Johns.
The account details a Swift Packing Company expansion toward St Johns with a new modern packing plant, noting Libby McNeil Libby operations and sanitary standards. It describes extensive processing lines, government inspections, and vast capacity across multiple cities, highlighting profitability and scale.
Fragmented notes indicate wheat yields near 64,000,000 units with gains and losses from rainfall. Mentions market values, fruit crops, and overall agricultural conditions, plus meat price concerns and a police weed abatement notice in St Johns.
HK Churchill declares that initial proceedings stemmed from malicious statements by two young women seeking trouble. He says these women admitted the allegations were false when confronted, the case was withdrawn, no mistreatment occurred, and the matter is now settled to clear public misunderstanding.
St Johns Water Works and Lighting Co warns water users to pay in advance for yard sprinkling and window washing, allow usage only between 6 am to 6 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm, restrict sprinkling streets, and face cutoff for waste or noncompliance. P H Edlefsen, Superintendent.
The city resolves that K C Couch H W Bookham and H W Brice, qualified as jurors, are appointed as viewers to assess damages and benefits for Buchanan Street widening. They meet July 20 at the city recorder’s office, sworn in, and report to the council with owner details and potential compensation.
In the estate of Robert Johnson deceased Bert Johnson as administrator has filed with the clerk a final report and account to be acted upon August 16, 1909 at an unspecified time and place in Multnomah County Oregon. all persons with claims must appear and present them for hearing. notice published in St Johns Review.
The city of St Johns approves Mohawk street improvements from Jersey line to Wills boulevard. Grading, 6 ft cement sidewalks, 12 ft curve, 4 inch drainage tile every 50 ft, expansion joints, cross walks, box gutters, and center crushed rock. Cost estimated at 3650.86 to be assessed on benefited properties as Local Improvement District No 25.
The city of St Johns approves grading and sidewalk construction on South Hayes Street from Buchanan to Ida with 12 foot curb and crushed rock center, 4 inch drains and tile, under city engineer supervision. Cost listed as 2811.65 to be assessed on properties within the district. Adopted July 11, 1909, published in St Johns Review July 2, 1909.
A business urges using superior stock and careful costs to satisfy customers. It argues that investing a little more in materials yields returns through repeat clientele, contrasting flimsy stock with finished work and the value of customer satisfaction.
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