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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
4
A New York Herald piece recalls a Broadway hat sale incident where a man storms a store for a refund on a large hat bought by his wife. He shouts that the wife does not need it, claims the purchase was unjustified, and demands a return, praising a rare example of bold honesty amid consumer disputes.
A fragmented miscellany notes porcupine eating by animals including lions and horses, with anecdotes of travelers and a strange tale of a deadly peach, followed by a poem about drawing and a dream theory. Included are quips on sleep, a joke about a cook, a theory lesson, and an old ad for McKER'S HARRY ELYXIR.
City council approves improving Edison Street from Fessenden easterly line to Burlington westerly line. Cost estimated at 19 039 40, plans include grading, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and Macadam center stripe. Proposals due July 7 by 8 pm. Local Improvement District No 64 created. Published in St Johns Review.
The City Council appoints J A W Marte and Cluna as viewers to assess and report on the condemnation of property along Kellogg Street in Melinoval county. Viewers will determine rights, parcels, and benefits for the proposed open street project, with a May 9 approval and June 19 deadline noted by City Recorder.
Notice states apportionment of the cost of New Street between Hayes Street and Willig Boulevard totaling 4.115H. Assessment to landowners is subject to examination, with apportionment back to center of lots and blocks per city charter. Written objections due by June 26, 191K FA. Rich. Published in the St. Joshua Review. details to be filed with the county clerk.
The city of St Johns approves the assessment for improving Ivanhoe Street from Catlin to Weyerhaeuser Avenue. It fixes total cost at 733.48 and assigns benefits to each lot in the assessment district. The assessment roll lists each parcel and its share, to be entered in the city liens docket and published per charter.
Proposals for Portland Avenue improvement from Thompson Street north to the river are invited by the city of St Jolene. The engineer’s estimate is 1208 dollars, with a 10 percent certified check required. Bidding closes June 9 or 16, and work must be completed within sixty days. The city reserves the right to reject any bids.
Notice to legal voters of Schiwl Dist nex of a meeting on the third Monday of June at 6 o eh, to elect one Director. Dated June 9, 1981. Greene, Chair of Directors. Attest J. H. Tanch, District Clerk. Published in St John Review June 9 and 16, 1981.
Patrons are assured of the freshest groceries daily due to limited floor space. The store cannot stock stale items and must receive fresh goods each day to replace sold inventory. A wide range of groceries is available, excluding dry goods and shoes, with prices fair and courteous service promised.
Notice states anger on went of the cost of improv on a street between Charleston and Jeghieny streets totaling 2054.24. Assessment district covers abutting lots and blocks as defined by the city charter. Remonstrances may be made and filed with the undersigned until 6 PM June 26, 1918.
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