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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
3
An Argonaut tale describes a Philadelphia businessman feuding with a formidable rival. At a first night dinner, the host asks Mr Blank to escort Miss Duet to dinner, but the Toledo guest insists on dining in the house, signaling tensions and social theatrics of a near scandal.
A western congressman recalls a tale of ignorance from 1869 about a millionaire who bought a Venus de Milo marble copy from Italy and then sued the railroad for $2,000 for station, winning the case. A separate exchange imagines a gown purchase with a wary husband and a threat of a razor in a playful chat.
Public notice urges shoppers to act quickly as closing time nears featuring discounted items. Listed goods include clothes pins, bar soap, gum, shredded wheat, Columbia wheat flakes, sardines, and canned soup with prices from 1 to 25 cents.
Local items note school election next Monday, construction and street work, business ads, and social visits. Mentions Rev C C Rarick, M R Urban hollow blocks, West Coast Laundry, and Potter & Goold. Also reports weather changes, a steam barge fire, and local sports and community happenings in St Johns Oregon.
The Bonham city council met Tuesday night with all members present in the city hall. Minutes were read and approved. Actions included extending a ferry timetable, license renewal requests, commission payments for Goodrich, consideration of a building inspector, and a streetlight proposal. Printing bids for the revised city charter were awarded to the lowest bidder. Various bills were approved and tax funds allocated. A gas franchise was discussed and postponed until a Jones Steele representative can explain.
Property listing offering 14 lots near Newport Station in Marengo addition. Terms include ten percent cash and 35 a month. Sale shows the property is clearly described and available for viewing at any time.
At Dan's Coe Gaitt on Jersey Street, Sunday dinner offered from 2 to 8 p m for 50 cents. Dan serves a full menu including Soup Chicken Broth Clam Soup Tenderloin of Sole Russian Cutlets with Mushrooms Roast Young Chicken with Dressing Prime Ribs of Hefaugus Asparagus with Butter Sauce Dessert Strawberries with Cream Assorted Pies and Cakes Swiss and American Cheese Cafe Noir.
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