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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
4
A.W. Davis advertises multiple properties including six room plastered houses, five room bungalows and four room modern homes near improved streets. Prices range from 900 to 2000 with terms from cash down to monthly payments, noting near center locations and improvements.
Legal notice summons in the Multnomah County Oregon court for Jessie K Varted et al defendants. Publication to be made in the Johns Review newspaper for six consecutive weeks as required by the court. Details include property description, court location, and service procedures.
New York observers awoke to reports that Cleopatra's Needle, an ancient obelisk, suffered erosion from Western climate and required special restoration. Authorities attributed deterioration to a failed protective treatment, with debates over future preservation and preventive methods.
Broken text from an OCR page mentions the Metropolitan Museum of Art and a painting restoration in progress. It references individuals like William Kuehee and Alexander and notes the restoration being halted with parts removed. The passage suggests a tense moment as the city breathes easier.
Fragmented text discusses paint as a protective coating for structures, claiming durable, elastic film formation and long term surface preservation. It mentions homes, sheds, fences, and timber buildings benefiting from high grade varnish or paint, noting value and wear resistance over years.
A survey across several states finds that well painted and maintained farm buildings attract higher land values by 16 to 25 percent. Bankers report farmers with tidy properties as reliable clients, while poor upkeep lowers loan prospects and overall value.
A brief style note highlights corset fitting to natural lines and suggests Koveralls for girls and boys in blue denim and khaki, plus barefoot sandals in tan or white. The advisory emphasizes well made undergarments to enhance summer gowns and overall fit.
Local notice invites residents of St Johns to pay taxes in Portland through Peninsula Title Abstract and Realty Co. service. Henderson, manager, promises city tax payments with receipts provided, charging a small fee. Contact 402 Jersey Street for arrangements.
A report discusses literacy levels across states, noting higher illiteracy where white spending and outbuilding preservation issues are severe. The author cites concerns that literate citizens support educational improvements and public works, while illiteracy correlates with neglect of houses and barns.
The notice lists legal blanks offered for sale including warranty deeds quit claim deeds realty and chattel mortgages satisfaction of mortgages contracts for sale of realty bills for sale leases and notes. It warns that more blanks will be added as demand arises and urges customers to note the label on their paper.
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