City Council Meets. several ordinances discussed and set for report
All members attended roll call as Mayor King opened the meeting. The committee on C R Organ’s city claim was not ready and the matter was laid over to the adjourned meeting. A sidewalk petition for Oswego street from Portland to Columbia was referred to the street committee. The street committee reported a contract with N A Gee to move the city hall jail building to the Oihase property. The telephone in the street and several ordinances dealing with a board of health cow bells and gun fireworks were read and laid over or passed. A river crossing franchise was tabled for more information. Adjourned to Monday June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nolan
J. A. Curt
Oswego Street
Portland Boulevard
Columbia Boulevard
N. A. Gee
Oihase
Board of Health
Ett
Schectle
Jersey Street
New 1
Lindquist
West
Wandering Stranger and Watch Scam at Saint Johns
A stranger in Saint Johns loitered for days then tried to borrow money, offer a watch for security, and was tricked into selling it. The watch later showed up with a relative, while the piece notes a Portland fair tomorrow and criticizes fairgoers as frauds. The column lists residents Mr. and Mrs. Norton traveling to Long Beach for three months, Frederick Weyerhauser Jr. visiting town with G F Long, and Mrs. Hull's Michigan and Washington trip. A North Iowa friend comments on life out west amid roses and flowers, liars, and bulldoze chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Johne
Saint Johns
Lend
Portland
G. C. Norton
Long Beach
Wash
Norton
Point View
N. F. Noren
Frederick Weyerhauser Jr
G. F. Long
Weyrhauser Co
8. M. Hull
Ashington
Michigan
Iowa
Local Grist notes and city happenings in Portland
Our local column lists events and notices around town from July Fourth preparations to social gatherings. It mentions a fundraising ball at Bickner's hall, bank visitors, glass signs in Saint Johns, ships in Portland harbor bound for Seattle, local illnesses and accidents, business advertising wisdom, council revenue concerns, home renovations, sidewalk improvements, guests leaving for Michigan, doors and screens for sale, a sermon at Sanrese tabernacle, and surveys for insurance rates. Also notes staff changes at The Review and stump pulling by Schauff & Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Norton
Seaview
Washington
Bickner
Portland
Seattle
LaVerne
Youn
George Hall
Capt. Boutcher
Portsmouth
Mansfield
Holbrook
Porter & Goom
Upshaw
Sanrese Con Tabernacle
Charles W. Seide
San Francisco
Seidel
Clara Beller
Tu Review
Tlwaco
Miss Beller
Schauff & Davidson
Jerney Street
Dentistry Notice for Portsmouth Patrons
Arrangements made to accommodate Portsmouth patrons with weekly office hours on Fridays from nine to five and a contact line. The notice lists several dentists including Dr. Collier, Dr. Scott, and Dr. Croshy, with phone numbers, office locations, and guaranteed reasonable rates for dental work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
A.W. Dickson
Gcott
Collier
Saint
The King Gander Tale From Outing Weaves Odd Bird Lore
A fragmentary Outing magazine style reminiscence insists there is one king gander and one legend among geese. It blends humorous lore with local superstition about a supreme bird, a famed gun, and a warned misfortune for anyone who shoots a king gander. The narrator cites personal anecdotes and quips about Bill and Ann Coot in a rustic voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpe
Bill
Food and Weather Influence on Winter Appetite
The text explains how colder temperatures raise food consumption in temperate climates. Denser air and higher oxygen use with each breath require more carbon from food to maintain heat. Humans in cold regions work harder, increasing energy needs and appetite, while climate also shifts food quality and fatty long-term needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Obscure Passages and Poker Misconceptions
A London Truth note recalls Browning’s uncertain meaning in a line tied to a “Bordello” image and Coleridge and Goethe’s puzzled replies. It then shifts to poker lore, claiming most men overestimate their grasp while a few win by exploiting fools, and cites a Globe report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Browning
Olng
Heaven
Francis Egerton
Goethe
Himelf
Franeta
Atelilson Globe
Benefit Ball by the Ladies' Civic Improvement League
The Ladies' Civic Improvement League plans a benefit ball in Bickner's for public betterment. Details follow and all should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Civic Improvement "League
Bickner
School Board Hires New Teachers for Coming Year
The school board announces the roster of teachers for the upcoming school year. FW. C. Alderson joins as administrator with Edith Van Vieet, Josephine Preston, Edna Hailey Dunn, Elizabeth Revelle, Dorelle Shives, and Emma Osthund listed among the teaching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FW. C. Alderson
Edith van Vieet
Josephine Preston
Edna Hailey
Dunn
Elizabeth Revelle
Dorelle Shives
Emma Osthund
Oscar DeVaul Doctor Advertises University Park Review
An unclear notice mentions Oscar DeVaul MD and a smoking or medical reference, inviting readers to send a dollar to receive a Review copy for a friend for a year. The fragment references Valngyn and an office in University Park with a push to mail subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valngyn
University Park
Keng Sore
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St. Johnseeare
Potter & Goold
ST. Johns
Central Hotel
St. Johns Lumber Company
Burlington St
the Peninsula Bank of
Mrs. Rogers
Jersey
Baltimore
D. A. Smith
Rel
Wise Bros. Hing Beatin
Amd
FAULK
Faulk & Merrill
Oregon
Pileree Airyrome
Cleetia Universiy
Rom Coluns! Nivel Cor
Fisk St
Ouleveed
Gander
Food and Weather
Oscar Devaul
M.D
Title Guarantee & Trust Co
Chamber of Commerce
Rogers and van Houten
Jou
Eatue
Bickner Brothers
Jormey Street
Broadway
St. Johns, Oregon
Elliott’s Pharmacy
St. Johns Sash and Door Co
C. M. Robbins
W. H. King Land Co
Scott
ST. Johns, Or
The
Edward Holman
Madera
PS de Portland
Oreges
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