St Johns Review Defends Independence and Local Fairness
Editor rebuts claims that The St Johns Review is controlled by St Johns Water and Lumber companies. Article defends fair play, explains labor dynamics between white and foreign workers at the mill, critiques public attacks, and notes water rates align with city franchise and railroad commission orders. Mention of court ruling upholding criminal libel conviction against J B Hosmer.
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St. Johns
St. Johns Water Company
St. Johns Lumber Company
Lumber Bay
Speker
Eammy
Water Company
Railroad Commission
Ihs
Francaise
Circuit Court
Benedicstine Sisters of
Mt Angel
Orecon
J. BE
Battle of Shiloh Hill Remembered by troopers of Illinois
A reminiscence of the Shiloh Hill battle on a clear dawn of April. Soldiers recall drums fires marching to battle hand to hand fighting, the wounded cry for aid, and prayers for loved ones as the fight raged across hill and plain. J.T. Houssouri Cavalry and Illinois Infantry are named.
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Shiloh Hill
Shiloh's Hill
Shiloh
Shiloh's
Shiloh’s
J.T. Houssouri
Illinois Infantry
Local St Johns Residents Confront Quick Remedy Claims
A St Johns report highlights a sensational claim about a simple buckthorn bark tonic mixed into cake. C. R. Thompson, a local druggist, touts it as an antiseptic for the digestive system claiming single dose relief for sour stomach gas and constipation though details remain anecdotal and contested.
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C. R. Thompson
James John High Commencement Week Schedule
Commencement Week at James John High opens with Bacalaureate in the school auditorium Sunday June 21 at 8 00. Anthem by Charles H. Gabriel and music by local church choirs feature. Class Day Tuesday evening and Commencement Thursday evening follow with Dr Kerr delivering the commencement address. Public invited.
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James John High School
Ty Temple
Chas. H. Gabriel
E. P
Patyspit
Apain Marie M. Hine
Jesus
Ld. A. Goode
Kerr
Oanent
Oren
Allege
Pullic
Opinion on film House of Bondage by councilman Garlick
A councilman endorses viewing the film House of Bondage as a powerful moral prompt. He argues the picture provides valuable enlightenment and food for thought for all ages, urging unquestioning attendance and reflection.
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Cme
For Sale Rent or Trade Four Lots on East Allegheny Street
Four lots on East Allegheny Street offer a comfortable four room house with a small fruit and large garden, all fenced. Terms easy. may trade for vacant lot, team and wagon, or other usable item. Contact C Cook, McKinney & Davis, or any St Johns real estate man. Write A Gesler, Centralia, Wash.
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East Allegheny Street
C. Cook
McKinney & Davis
St. Johns
A. C. Gesler
Centralia
Wash
Adv
Dawnward Mowers Rend Quiet Town in Walt Mason Verse
A verse by Walt Mason laments dawn patrols of noisy lawn mowers that harass townsfolk. He recalls rusty clanks waking neighbors, describes the clamor as a civil disturbance, and calls for jails for slumber destroyers and bail-seeking lawyers, ending with a sharp social critique.
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Paige
Walt Mason
Fine Exhibit by St Johns Roses Impress, Fails Prize
St Johns displayed a creditable rose exhibit at a Portland booth event last week though no prize was won. The display impressed visitors with its quality and abundance, highlighting St Johns as a notable rose producer despite missing a prize and decorator Brugemann being called away to the Rose Festival.
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St. Johns
Portland
Bruggemann
Rose Festival Association
Children Day at M. E. Church and Leaguers Invite
M E Church notes report a delightful Children's Day last Sunday and note the Senior Epworth Leaguers have completed a tennis court and invite others to join. Junior League at 6 pm and Senior League at evening planned. No evening service due to interdenominational baccalaureate at the School. Reporter
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Epworth
Profaad
Union Perio
Delightful tea hosted by Mrs J DeLyzer at 618 New York Street
Wednesday afternoon a pleasant tea was held at Mrs J DeLyzer's home. Guests included Mrs Holt and Mrs Johnson sister of Mrs Holt, as well as Parker Finch Cowles Collins Jugon Simmons Lemon Wood Beam J Shaw W Shaw Ford Huston and others. A guessing game named Queer Cats vs Turrel won first prize and a light luncheon followed. Mrs Johnson, sister of Mrs Holt, will return to Indiana after wintering here.
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Mesdames Holt
Johnson
Parker
Finch
Cowles
Collins
Jugon
Simmons
Lemon
Wood
Beam
J. Shaw
W. Shaw
Ford
Huston
St Johns City Resolves Street Improvement on Charleston Street
The city of St Johns approves public works to raise the Charleston street grade and add a cement sidewalk of fifteen feet on each side from Hayes Street to Willamette Boulevard. Plans and specifications are filed with the city recorder and directed by the city engineer. Costs to be assessed against benefited properties via local improvement district procedures. Published in June Review.
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Charleston Street
Hayes Street
Willamette Boulevard
City of St. Johns
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