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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
2
A sprawling, unreadable paste of clippings and opinions from The St Johns Review comments on newspaper ads, local politics, and the Japanese situation. It references Currie Nation, Oregon City Journal, and various Oregon locales, mixing social critique with scattered notes on theater, work, and city life.
Fragmentary note urges keeping Chamberlain remedies for colic and cholera, claiming swift aid when families are far from home. Mentions a store event and a physician summoned in crises. Language is garbled and uncertain but centers on medical preparedness and relief.
Linnton residents report health updates and departures while residents urge incorporation and city improvements. Vendors advertise real estate, razors, clothing, and pantry items as the town seeks growth, water works, sewers, and new business leadership to develop the riverfront.
A Wednesday evening recital drew a fair audience as Mrs. Rose Dunton was absent. Stella Campling opened with piano, followed by Mrs. Geo Hall in elocution, then readings by Dir. Vincent and Prof. G Lester Paul. Soloists Mrs. Young and Miss Bradley earned praise. Prof. Rasmus delivered entertaining recitations. KL Perkins sang baritone, and M. M. Bode staged a playful portrayal. Proceeds benefited the Congregational Church building fund.
List of unclaimed letters at the post office for the week ending July 20 1907 includes Jack Hicks Harled Sessy Johnson William Lamb F W Lytton Chas Sins Henry Snider Geo F Scott Everett Taylor and FW Valentine silent in part M remains unlisted.
Mrs M Mellen widow of a died husband faces destitution with several children to care for. The text laments neighbors neglect while urging charity and sympathy for those in misfortune and notes she was sent to the asylum last Friday. The piece condemns lack of consideration in a country of plenty and calls for societal solidarity.
A letter warns of a dangerous Willamette boulevard crossing where a precipice lies near the Hill road. It recounts a dusk near-miss by a party skipping near the cut and erected bridge, urging a lantern or fence to deter belated travelers from falling.
The City of St Johns approves a statute requiring owners and occupants to remove thistles from premises within city limits. Violations carry fines from five to twenty dollars or up to three days in jail, with police enforcing removal and billing the city for costs. Published July 26 1997 in the St Johns Review.
The City of St Johns adopts Ordinance No 147 authorizing roller skating rinks with a quarterly license amid City Hall actions dated July 25 1907 with attestations by Mayor A M Eason and publication July 26 1907 The page fragment also advertises Herbine liver regulator with a testimonial from Mrs F Worth Tex noting its use for constipation and liver complaints sold at St Johns Drug Store and a stray editorial line about mood and bedtime damage.
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