Council Meets Discuss Street Changes and Budgets
The council met with Mayor Vincent presiding. A petition sought curb line changes on Charleston street from 15 to 18 feet between Hayes Street and Willamette Boulevard, filed after ruling irregularities waived. Remonstrants urged preserving Pierce street outlet to Willamette Boulevard. vacation narrowed to protect outlets. Bids on Charleston street improvements favored Cochran-Notting Co. at 3,070.82, contract awarded 4-3. Richmond street work awarded to OH Steinfeldt. weed cutting debated with two men at 2.50 dollars daily for ten days.
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Oy Council
Wit
Vincent
Charleston Street
Hayes Street
Willamette Boulevard
A. V. Learned
Pierce Street
McKinney
Williams
Geo. H. Lemon
Co. R. Chadwick
J. A. Hyde
Graden
Water and Light Committee
North End
Munson
St. Johns Avenue
Hayes
W. W. Mason
Cochran-Notting Co
Davis, Garlick
Burr Street
Dawson
Banks
Willamette
Stearns
Cornell
Davis
Waldref
OH. Steinfeldt
Richmond Street
Edison
Panama Canal cuts freight for Northwest fruit growers
The Fruit Growers Transportation League reports Panama Canal service will slash rates for dried fruits and canned goods. Direct water rate to New York drops to about 74 cents per 100 pounds, with dock, lighterage, and insurance included, yielding large through rates from Willamette Valley and Clarke County. Savings exceed $140 per car for Western Oregon cannery shipments, and nearly $200 per car overall. Manager C A Malboeuf calls this the dawn of lower rates across apples, potatoes, and other produce, with further reductions anticipated.
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Panama Canal
Santa Clara
Alanta & Pacific Steamship Company
North West
Portland
Seattle
New York City
Panama
Willamette Valley
Oregon
Clarke County
Washington
Vancouver
Umpqua Valley
Columbia Valley
Columbia
Willamette
C. A. Malboeuf
Fruit Growers Transportation League
Northwest
New York
Atlantic and Pacific
Europe
Orient
Egypt
Australia
Fruit and Luce
Dalles Nears Large Fruit Packing Plant Operation
A major packing operation is nearly assured in The Dalles with Liney Merrell and Ibye Chicagoers planning to build and run a facility. A free site is offered and the project promises vast production of fruits and vegetables to sustain its operation.
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Liney, Merrell & Ibye
Dalles
Means Much By David Powell Trade Mark and dealer refund promises
A discussion of trade marks as guarantees of quality and the consumer value of easy refunds. It contrasts standard makers with mail order catalogs that push cheaper, shoddy substitutes. It notes the local dealer’s service as essential for farm machinery and warns against catalog cheapening methods.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Chi
Senieres
Uyplion
Kids Escape Kidnappers After Auto Ride Near Linnton
Two St Johns girls Mara Young and Viola Gray aged 11 and 13 hysterically fled a hillside kidnapping plan near Willbridge reporting three men lured them into a car for a ride. They crossed the river by ferry, headed toward hills, and escaped after a brief fire-building attempt. Authorities notified. victims gave descriptions but not car number.
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Oregonian
Willbridge
Standard Oil Company
Linnton
St. Johns
Mara Young
Jersey Street
St. Johna
Viola Gray
Soill
Rouge
PF. Fenne Aa Ae
Ridge
Walker
Local dealers offer service and selection for gasoline engines
The article argues that local dealers provide better service than mail order houses, allowing buyers to test and inspect engines and obtain quick on ground repairs. It notes dealers can be reached by phone and will send a technician the same day, while mail order firms in Seattle or Chicago cannot. Price remains a key consideration for dealers to sustain future business.
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Ridental
Seattle
Chicago
Notice of theft near Essen Don Street and Portland
On Thursday July 16 at about 11 am two women were seen taking a vest pocket containing a small smooth faced old watch near the sidewalk on Essen Don Street west of Smith Avenue. The owner asks for its return via Princeton Street Portland and warns of consequences. A Kodak F prize is offered for the best guess.
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Essendon Street
Smith Avenue
Johns
Staples
Mey Ieave
Rinceton Street
Portland
Ady
Back to the Home movement urged by Social Hygiene leader
William Woodward, chairman of the public education committee of the Social Hygiene society, appeals to earnest parents to restore home yard interest for children. He urges simple, handmade playthings and family supervision over urban streets, movies, and public spaces, highlighting home gardens and parental duty to nurture well rounded youth.
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William Poodward
The
Social Hygiene Society
Woodward
Ourney
Souey
Neur Pal
Agnifuch
An Inconsistent World in Goodwin's Weekly
A reflective piece on human contradictions in transportation and commerce. It contrasts stage travel with railroads, money, and brains as twin drivers of civilization, arguing against monopoly while praising market forces and innovation. The author cites travel costs and expectations to illustrate inconsistent public sentiment.
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Nebuchadnezzar
Goodwin's Weekly
Wrong Methods in Oregon Advertising Debate
The Dallas Observer argues Oregon manufacturers should abandon paid propagandists and rely on legitimate advertising in Oregon newspapers to boost sales. It notes that despite boosters and banquets, true reach comes from straightforward, ethical ads aimed at eastern customers who buy imported goods.
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Oregon
Dallas Observer
the Observer
Bids Sought for East St Johns School Exterior Work
The Board of Education of School District No 2 invites sealed bids for painting all outside woodwork roof spouting and gutters at East St Johns School. Material to be furnished by the District. bids for work only. Bids due to F P Drinker chairman by August 1. Board may reject any bid. work subject to approval. Published St Johns Review July 24 and 31 1914.
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Board of Education of School District No
Help Wanted for Housework or Day Work
Aounway seeks housework or day labor. Call on or write 609 East Richmond Street for details.
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East
Richmond Street
Central Point Whitwood Court Promises Scenic Oregon Drive
Whitwood Court sits near St Johns dock with ferry and streetcar access to Portland. German wa road and Hillside Boulevard under construction promise scenic drives and regional links via Whitwood to Ranier and Wilkesboro, with autos and freight daily.
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Whitwood Court
St. Johns
Portland
Ranier
Wilkesboro
Ger
St. Helens
Whitwood Court Station
Labor Day Program for Firemen's Tournament at Willamette Valley
Labor Day events list for the Firemen's Tournament, Willamette Valley Pates Association, including grand parade, exhibition drills by visitors and St Johns, hose races, ladder races, time trials, relay, and cash prizes. Special water fight exhibition and a grand ball with visiting Bainquet firemen from St Johns Department.
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St. Johns
New York Town
Bainquet
St. Johns Department
Canadian Homesteads Offer Guides to Western Lands
A Portland based firm advertises a complete homestead information package for 88 dollars. It promises locations of best lands in Western Canada and British Columbia near railroads and towns, with ground guides, maps, platts, tickets, and full locating directions sent by mail. Payment via P O money order and shipments start immediately from the Canadian Homestead Company at 73 Sixth Street.
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Canada
British Columbia
P. O
Sixth Street
Portland
Wegon
Farm Magazine Company
Portjoe
Oregon
Panama Building
Lands opening near Roseburg for homestead entry
An order at the Roseburg land office declares 16 sections of former Armoqua forest reserve will open for homestead entry on October 2 with filings allowed from September 12. The land lies west of Roseburg in the Coast Range and is largely heavily timbered. Pay your subscription.
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Roseburg
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