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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
2
The St Johns Review lists publication Friday at 117 West Burlington Street. It notes Manxon and Brenan as office contributors and references a second class act of Congress from March 3. Subscription price is 1.00 dollars per year.
President Taft will receive a bouquet of Oregon roses from the Portland Rose Festival management as thanks for backing the festival. Senators Bourne and Chamberlain will present the blooms at the White House after his June 7 button-press. The May University of Oregon Bulletin arrives, noting a nearly free summer session for teachers, aiding access to library, lab and teaching resources. The piece also critiques Oregon tax assessments, contrasting them with eastern practices and highlighting inequities for households and single workers.
The city council met in adjourned session with all members present. M. T. Swan’s bid for Pittsburg street improvement was accepted and he was awarded the contract. Bills totaling 114.35 were approved. The treasurer’s report showed a depleted treasury and will need replenishment soon. A drive to collect dog licenses was authorized with penalties for noncompliance. Street gutter work was ordered across Possenden Street to protect property. Condemnation discussions for Fessenden Street continued with five nominees proposed to fill vacancies. An ordinance changing several street names was approved.
The school board released the coming year’s teaching roster. At the high school Miss Clara Hans serves as principal with Mireos Ethel Randall and Edythe Den blyker among others. In North End School Madge Dunahaw leads first grade while Nellie MM and Stevens handle second, Clara Pratt is third, Lettie Crabb is fourth, fifth grade position pending. Central School keeps Professor KR H Boyd as principal with assistants not yet assigned to grade level.
Joseph Simon elected mayor of Portland on a Republican ticket amid mixed views and ethnic commentary. In Walla Walla a Commercial Club plan installs arrow signs on county roads guiding to the city within fifty miles. Read of teachers, relocations, and social notes from local residents and visiting guests.
A citizen urges readers to support established local butchers over new markets. He argues that old shops provided credit during unemployment and contributed to town welfare, while new entrants threaten small businesses. The writer stresses buying from trusted dealers and warns against patronizing price-cutting or tainted-meat sellers, urging residents to stay with familiar, reputable market owners.
The Rent Man at 401 South Jersey offers buy rent or exchange options for property. Side entrance location advertised for prospective clients seeking housing trades or leases.
Board of Directors of School District No 2 St Johns Oregon invites sealed bids for erecting and completing a High School building. Bids due June 2 1908 with $600 certified check or 2 percent on subdivision. Bidder must furnish 60 percent bond within ten days after award. Details at Architect and Engineers office Portland and Works office St Johns after June 6 1908. Board may reject any bid. By order Clerk B TANCH.
The city of St Johns ordains street name changes including Brunawick to Mohawk Polk to Lehigh and Tyler replacements among others in various additions and sections. A concurrent Oregon Multnomah Circuit Court summons in the St Johns Review orders Emma Brinson to answer the complaint by July 23 1909 for dissolution of marriage with ongoing six week publication.
Local notice urges readers to check product labeling on a Johns paper, highlighting a push for standardized labeling and consumer awareness. No further details available.
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