City council approves road plan to rail line with Eastman pledge
The council passed Munson's motion guaranteeing a 30 foot macadamized road from Willamette boulevard to the railroad after Eastman of the Western Courage Company pledged plant construction and 200 to 400 jobs, with operation expected by early next year and city funds covering balance of costs.
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Munson
Willamette Boulevard
Polk Street
O. W. R.&n. Railroad
Oxborne
Buchanan Streets
Jimon Munson
Cornanis
Port of Portland Commission
Burson
South Hayes and
Leavitt Streets
Rev. Ingalls
Water and Light Committee
Seneca and
Mohawk Street
George Watkins
Pittsburg Street
Waldref
Davis
Watkins
Hartman
Appetite and Digestive Aid Offered Free This Week
A local notice states St Johns Pharmacy offers the Adier-i ka book free this week. It promises easy guidance on guarding against appendicitis, easing constipation, and improving stomach comfort with instant tips.
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Agetaat
ST. Johns
Library offers new books and varied notices
Afternoon hours 12 to 5 80 and evening 7 to 9 mark library times. New titles include Barton’s Story of the Red Cross with vignettes from Johnstown flood yellow fever in Florida and Galveston. Doyle on Conan Doyle and Robin Hood tales share shelf space alongside Oregon poultry farming and public education brochures.
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Barton
the Red Cross
Red Cross
Clara Barton
American Society
Johnstown
Florida
Galveston
Bates
Doyle
Oor
A. Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Pne
Robin Hood
Alan-a-Dale
Ae Richard
Coeur de Lion
Sheri
Nottingham
Titania
Queen of the Fairies
Pink
Will Scarlet
Watches Time-pieces at Rogers' 809 North Jersey
A short notice from Rogers at 809 North Jersey describes watches being transformed into time-pieces sold at fair prices. The ad emphasizes reliable service and value.
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Rogers
Jersey
Day of Rest Bill Targets Oregon Workers Period of Rest Proposed
A federal council of churches and the Federation of Labor back a Day of Rest measure in Oregon to require a 24 hour rest period each calendar week for all workers, excluding a few roles. The bill, detailing employer duties across industries, faces penalties and state inspection provisions.
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Federal Council of Churches
Federation of Labor
State of
Oregon
Pepe
State Bureau of Industries and Statistics
North School Notes Week End May 15 6th 5th and 7th Grades
Birger Armborn led 6th grade with most perfect lesson stars while 5th grade top stars went to Donald Lind. Week ending May 15 credits tied in 5th, and 6th leader Kenneth Catto. May 29 results show 6th grade Lola York Edith Cochran and Bi Armbern with most credits, 5th grade Hilda Maplethory Kenneth Catto and Emmet Frank with most stars. School decorations honored G A veterans with flags loaned by M Hurlbert and Mr Hill. G A BR veterans and W R C visitors sang with students. teachers offered coffee cake and berries at program end.
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Birger Armborn
Donald Lind
Bertha Leffelman
Bessie Cae
Jeanie McNiven
Clair
Sth
Kenneth Catto
Lola York
Edith Cochran
Bi Armbern
Hilda Maplethory
Emmet Frank
M Hurlbert
Mr. Hill
Mart
W. R.C
A. R
Hubbard Giants Defeated by St Johns Pharmacy in Close Game
The Hubbard Giants colored team of Portland lost to St Johns Pharmacy in a Sunday afternoon ball game on ill grounds. St Johns took an early lead, then overcame the colored team to win 8 to 4. Ray Poff pitched for the locals, delivering a standout performance.
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Hubbard Giants
Portland
St. Johns Pharmacy
Ray Poff
Lafferty Seeks Re election Amid Broad Reform Platform
Incumbent A W Lafferty declares candidacy for re election on November 3 urging national laws for public prosperity and rail land grant enforcement. He cites litigation against railroad land grants, government ownership of railroads, and currency reform to aid farmers, accusing press and money power of bias.
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Peek
Conor Retean
Congress
Oregon
Wolverton
Portland
San Francisco
U. S. Circuit Court of Apsocals
Spooner and Gearin
W. D. Fenton
St Johns Invites Growth With Diverse Local Industries
St Johns promotes rapid industrial expansion highlighting dry docks, woolen mills, iron works, stove works, asbestos factory, ship building, veneer and excelsior plant, flour mill, planing mill, and various factories. More industries expected, signaling St Johns as a prime destination.
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St. Johns
Ladies Hike and Sleep Over St Johns Forest Campout
Twenty blooming young ladies from St Johns hiked with supplies, pitched tents, and cooked supper after sunset. They endured a rough night filled with groans and forest noises, waking weary. The next day they passed Whitwood and returned home, later vowing never again.
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St. Johns
Whitwood
Linnton
Why we should favor a strong merchant marine
A correspondent argues for strengthening the merchant marine by using American ships for foreign trade. He claims foreign ships drain wealth, would boost domestic industry, create 400,000 jobs in shipbuilding and 100,000 in factories, double foreign trade, bring in yearly revenue to found etc. He contends such policy opens opportunities for youth and shifts commerce from abroad to the United States within a decade.
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Eos
Tatate
See
Goodwin's Weekly
Letter from former St Johns resident on dry laws impact
A resident now in Illinois writes to a St Johns friend about dry laws. She notes three hundred towns in Illinois voted dry before spring, saying it harmed employment as breweries and saloons thrive elsewhere. She argues people should choose to drink, not be forced, and avoids involvement in voting.
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St. Johns
Hlinois
Illinois
Missouri
West Bellevue
Had a Good Time at the Spierday Party May Thirty
A splendid party was held at the home of George Marlett Spierday on May 30. Miss Vida Svana introduced games. attendees included Frances Erickson and Smith, Hazel Evans, Dora Rathgen, Flossie latch, Ina Eatinger, Ostie Bellamy, Irene Jurtel, Madona Wright, George Garett, Ben Durrin, Alfred Farbin, Russell Poff, Willis and the Cowles, Hap Hatlaxer, Ayman Bellamy, and Chet Davis.
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George Marlett Spierday
Vida Svana
Frances Erickson
Frances Smith
Haxel Evans
Dora Rathgen
Flossie Latch
Inas Eatinger
Ostie Bellamy
Irene Jurtel
Madona Wright
George Garett
Ben Durrin
Alfred Farbin
Russell Poff
Willis and
the Cowles
Hap! Hatlaxer
Ayman Bellamy
Chet Davis
Local Shop Promises Free Delivery and Ready Rectification
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Graden
Hartman Street
Central Avenue
Oswego Street
Railway Commission
Salem
Charleston Street
Hayes
Cornell
Chadwick
Davis, Garrick
Sherman Cochran
Thomas C. James
T. D. Condon
Chief of Police
Poff
Garlick
Joseph Crouch
Crouch
Ian Bord
the Library
James Dryden
Oregon Agricultural College
Pacific Northwest
Portland Union Stockyards
University of Ore
America
United States
Regon State Immigration Commission
East Allegheny Street
Yuiney & Davis
A. yiwl _Gesler
Centralia
Wash
North School
A. W. Lafferty
Rothss Childs
Morgana
Rockefellers
Mu Power
The
Associated Press
United Press
Coos Bay & Eastern Electric Company
Washington
Intate and Foreign
House
Supreme Court
Siresha
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