City Looks at Dock Sale Plans and Local Gossip
An April issue of The St Johns Review discusses Richmond street improvements and city finances. It notes the council’s contract for street work aiding industrial areas, critiques local advertising by professionals, and analyzes the potential sale of the municipal dock with options for proceeds and taxation relief.
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History Repeats Itself in 1838 Speech by Webster
A fragment from Goodwin's Weekly recalls Tramiel Webster's 1838 Congressional speech about persistent grievances against banks, monopolies, and wealth. The piece contrasts high wages and costs of postage with calls for abolition of privilege, noting no new ideas under the sun.
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Community notes from St Johns church and town notices
Evangelical Church updates include health of Mrs Prudham and travels of Roy Perkins and the Monahan family. Local residents plan Newport and coast trips, discuss jobs, beach visits, and health. Camp meeting dates set at Quinaby Park with sermons and a Portland lecture by Ki A Rowell. An ordinance amends prior licensing rules for dance halls and related venues in St Johns.
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First Baptist Sunday schedule and notices
Sunday School at 10 a.m. Mr. Borden presents an object lesson. Morning sermon at 11 a.m. titled Beyond the Shadow. Young Peoples' at 7 p.m. Mrs. Wright president. Evening sermon The Voyage of Life. Barnum of Oakland, Cal., famous tenor, to give special note. No Wednesday services for two weeks and no preaching August 9 due to the pastor's absence. Europe mobilizes troops and warships as tensions rise across the continent.
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Dance license and penalties proposed in 1914 ordinance
The ordinance outlines a $10 quarterly license for dances and dance halls, permits for charity events, and restrictions on conduct and appearances. Violators face fines from 10 to 350 dollars, possible jail time, and license revocation. Published July 31, 1914 in St Johns.
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