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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
2
A scanned fragment from The St Johns Review discusses the repeal of a luxury tax on candy and critiques contractor practices under the shipping board. It highlights Portland as a major wool center, calls for lumber industry growth, and praises fish hatchery expansion and fishery value increases as state-led economic development.
Opinion urges constructing a tall bridge across the Willamette at St Johns to connect Willamette boulevard and Linnton roadways. It would serve as a scenic and utilitarian drive, link farmers to the area, avoid a drawbridge, and reduce ferry costs. Potential east approaches include Philadelphia, Exsenden, or Chicago streets. the plan is described as practical despite a pipe-dream tone.
Principal Fletcher hosts senior days and baccalaureate events at Irvington. June 6 7 and 19 mark graduations with Dr Borden address. Seniors picnics at Swan Island and trips to Mount Hood, Multnomah Falls, and Columbia Park are noted along with student council reports and camping trips. A Seattle-Portland wedding, a church class outing, and Floral Parade prep for St Johns are also mentioned.
The President’s message to the 66th Congress offers encouragement to business and industry. He urges the return of railroads to owners by December this year and aims to restore telephone and telegraph lines soon with minimal administrative confusion. He calls for tax on retail sales to be discontinued and favors federal tax considerations that rest lightly on productive resources. The overall tone promises stimulating conditions for commerce while urging voluntary cooperation among capital, management, and labor. Legislation may aid but hinges on industry-led mediation and conciliation instead of strikes.
Peninsula Security asks if you can meet financial obligations while reestablishing your home if property is destroyed by fire. They propose lines of insurance and invite you to let them quote their rates.
Notice is given that St Johns Improvement Bonds numbered 4S to 437 inclusive dated February 1 are called for redemption August 1. The face value with accrued interest will be paid at the treasurer's office, after which interest ceases. William Adams, City Treasurer, Portland Oregon. First published June 6, 1910.
Land parcel of 50 acres logged off in Cow lite County Washington two miles from Ro OR station and river offers best soil. For sale or trade for other property or a good auto. No junk wanted. Phone Col 973.
Guardian Howard H. Orris and Edward A. Mokes announce a sale of real property in the County Court of Multechol Conwy. The sale, conducted by the guardian for the benefit of Alice Morne, takes place on the first day of May. Proceeds go to satisfy debts and costs with titles conveyed to the successful buyer.
For quick sale a plot of grove 100 by 600 feet with twelve GOs 100 foot note jet drainage to river from Pt Johns bounded by Wood and Milk streets. $1000 takes or less than $100 per foot good terms offered. Call at this office.
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