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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
Fragmented OCR yields a chaotic blend of notices, ads, and articles from East Jolie Oregon and Helena. It mentions postal matters, subscriptions, prices, political debate, and assorted local items with scattered names, dates, and events. The readable bits hint at a ferry controversy and election discussion amid unrelated household notices and market chatter.
Seow, WL, Smith and David Mik present moving pictures at the rink. Films rotate weekly, direct from New York, with fresh subjects and evolving views. Balcony seating added with 200 opera lights. 10 cent admission to balcony, 15 cents for skate rental. Proceeds support churches. Rink hours 2 to 5 pm daily. 7 to 9 pm evenings. Temperature controlled by four new electric fans for comfort.
The record lists multiple building permits with owners and locations including Charton Nichols on Iota Street between Hinton and Portland. J M Milekiejohn on Leavitt between Moday and Portland. Boia J Clark on Hartman between Charleston and Crotlodenk. W A Dame on Mohawk between Tandon and Hayes. Hert Welcht on Thethanen between Molle and aera. RL A Flowder on Theoma Street. Amounts range from 50 to 1500 with varied project types and street frontages.
J H Leiper of Portland reports long battle with terema and psoriasis eased by D D D, claiming quick relief after first use and complete cure after seven months. He urges others with skin ailments to try this remedy sold at St Johns Pharmacy after noting instant relief and safe, odorless application.
The court found Henry Weber guilty of embezzlement and converting company funds for personal use, sentencing him to seven years. The piece notes public skepticism from Goldfield era mining days, cites past abuses in security investments, and lauds purer operators as corrupt practices fade.
The Oregon Journal notes a new electric line along the Linnton road skirting Willamette hills promises rapid trolley access to Linnton and beyond. Real estate along the route surges as developers and investors eye deep harbor frontage and planned factories, including Columbia Steel near Linnton. Whitwood Court gains suburban status as West St Johns Land pitches an eagle eye on the west bank with the line passing through, boosting residence appeal and future growth.
To Water Users. Water used through hose for sprinkling yards or sidewalks or washing porches or windows must be paid for in advance and used only between the hours of 5 and 8. It must not be used for sprinkling streets. Anyone using water contrary to these rules or wastefully will be shut off without further notice. Warmers and Lighting Co. P. H. Seu, superintendent.
Singer sewing machine offered for sale inquire Wolcott the Rent Man Saturday or later.
W. H. Paul of Goldfield writes Everybody’s Magazine to challenge its portrayal of mining, arguing the industry sustains national wealth and urging fair ads for mining ventures. He cites dividends, Dun’s Bradstreet data, and mining’s role in Nevada’s economy, asking for publication of his letter and a reply.
The firm formerly known as Binck and Kerr building contractors dissolves by mutual consent. Andy Kerr continues the business with J R Kerr as senior partner under the firm name of J R Kerr and Hon J H Diack Andy Kerr.
Ordinance No 185 fixes the form of a public dock bond issued under Ordinance No 174 for St Johns Multnomah County Oregon. The document details bond for five hundred dollars at six percent interest, payable semi annually, with principal and interest in gold coin, and notes authorization by electors at the April election. It confirms compliance with legal steps and city indebtedness limits.
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