House of Hendage at skating rink draws crowds
The St Johns Review notes a white slave picture shown at the skating rink attracted many from Portland. The piece argues the film has educational value despite censorship backlash, showing how parental misunderstanding guides youths toward vice and how the underworld life is not appealing. Some deem the Portland censoring stance responsible for sensationalism.
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House of Hendage
Wkating
Portland
House of Bondage
City considers censorship board for moving pictures
City council authorized the mayor and city attorney to draft an ordinance creating a censorship board in Saint Johns to regulate moving pictures vaudeville acts and related entertainments. Debated aims include limiting what may be shown while opinions vary on what constitutes acceptable content and the board's effectiveness. The draft ordinance will be awaited with interest.
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Board of Censorship
St. Johns
Pier Studiment Wpon
Cenwr
Alto
Portland Beard
Local Committee Seeks New Members at Hayes Street Address
A call for interested individuals to join a committee invites communications with S Crompton at 1081 North Hayes Street St Johns. The notice emphasizes open membership for those with a taste for service and community involvement.
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S. Crompton
North Hayes Street
St. Johns
Uniform Meter System Ordinance for St Johns Water
Ordinance 606 establishes a uniform meter installation system for water customers in St Johns, appointing the Railroad Commission rates and orders from 1914. It requires monthly lists of water users to determine meter eligibility, imposes penalties for noncompliance, and sets installation timelines. The measure, dated June 28 1914, was published June 26 1914 in the St Johns Review.
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Railroad Commission
State of
Oregon
City of
St. Johns
Recorder
City of St. Johns
City Recorder
St.Johnw
St Johns
A. i. Dunsmtore
A. W. Vincent
B. Dunsmore
St. Johns Review
University Picnic Plans For Fourth Of July 1914
Columbia University hosts a large Fourth of July picnic with athletic events for all ages including various races and fat man events, baseball, mock court, dancing from 2 p.m., and a 25 cent dinner. Grounds open without admission.
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Columbia University
Jbl
Childeen
New Oregon Industry League Formed in Portland
A new organization named the Oregon Industry League has been formed in Portland. Its purpose is to promote use of Oregon made goods, back industry in the state, and support Oregon institutions. L. Samuel was elected president. The league will use publications and meetings statewide and plans to attend conventions with delegates. Twenty one civic and commercial groups city and state sent delegates to establish the league.
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Oregon Industry League
Portland
Oregon
L. Samuel
Oregon Industries
League
Dal
Mwetint
Pigeon Club Plans Future Sport After Meeting
Homing pigeon notes from St Johns describe Tina and E H Wood sharing training tips. The Northern Course is adopted for both old and young bird races as the club grows bustling with activity and trophies to be claimed. Another meeting will soon pick officers and organize races.
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Tina
St. Johns
E. H. Wood
CHAS SCHAUFF Rose Dealer Advertises Nursery Stock
CHAS SCHAUFF dealer and grower of roses and nursery stock invites persons desiring to secure rose and nursery stock to call 342 North Leonard Street St. Johns Oregon. Change advertisement copy must reach the office by Wednesday at 5 o'clock p.m. Please remember this and have the printer.
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North Leonard Street
ST. Johns
Oregon
Richmond Street Improvement Ordinance No 605 St Johns
Ordinance 605 provides the time and manner to improve Richmond Street from Edison Street to the Richmond Street Dock in St Johns Oregon. It sets the estimated cost at 6712.94 dollars, the completion time at 60 days from notice, and requires sealed proposals by July 14, 1914. The work, under city engineer supervision, follows standard pavement plans and local improvement district rules.
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Richmond Street
Edison Street
City of
St. Johns
Oregon
City Recorder
Eid Street
Fion
Sebcoreneen Hall
Dlather
Dietriet Norld
Igid
Notice of Proposed Assessment On Central Avenue
Notice states that a portion of the cost for street improvements on Central Avenue from Mohawk Street to Pesmeuden Street, totaling 4848.78, has been apportioned and is on file for examination. The assessment district extends to the center of abutting lots and blocks as provided by city ordinances, with filing and review deadlines noted.
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Petrtion
Mohawk Street
Central Avenue
Pesmeuden Freet
B. Dunsmore
Local Improvement District No 116 for Charleston Street work
The city of St Johns votes to improve Charleston Street from Mayen to Willamette boulevard with subgrade, foot cement sidewalk, fifteen foot curb, and concrete pavement. The project, supervised by the city engineer, is assessed at 3122.04 dollars to be paid by abutting property owners according to charter provisions adopted June 16.
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Charleston Street
Mayen Street
Willamette Boulevard
St. Jolie
City of
St. Johns
Proposals for City Street Work in St Johns
Proposals sealed for Richmond Street improvement from Hesson street west line to dock. Bids due July 14 1914 at City of St Johns office. City Engineer estimate 6712.94. Bids subject to city charter finances. Order of City Council. Work for Greater St Johns.
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Met
City of St. Johns
Lo’elock P. Mw
Richmond Street
Hesson Street
Ou Ble
Se. Johns
Rapa
Os Dunsmore
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