City Council Meeting Deliberations on Street Improvements and Licenses
All members attended as Mayor Vincent presided. Items referred to water and light committee included petitions for Edison Reno hydrant and Reno Hayes hydrant. Harrer liquor license transfer to Vancouver firm granted with open committee recommendation. Commercial Club urged pumping gear for St Johns ferry, public rest room, hard surface Pittsburg street, wood block investigation, Columbia Boulevard repairs, and Willamette Richmond crossing cleanup. Grants and bids discussed for Tyler street and Swenson street projects. Willamette crossing remedy planned. blocks and Stanford street assessments debated.
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City Council
Vincent
Edison
Reno
Hayes
Water and Light Committee
H. A. Harrer
Laithle & Lurber
Vancouver
Wash
Commercial Club
St. Johns Ferry
Pittsburg Street
Crawford
Me Landing
Columbia Boulevard
Dawson
Jersey Streets
Willamette Boulevard
Richmond Street
Graden
Waldref
Davis
Munson
Crawford Street
Swenson Street
Myers
Stanford Street
Burr
St. Portland
D. C. Lewis
Portland
A.W. Davie
Indan
Censors Debate and Public Morals Spark Community Letters
R. Stokes argues for teaching scientific truths over censorship and claims the community should rely on substantiated knowledge. He questions sweeping bans on novels and urges mental development to replace censorship and sensational moral reform.
Will Sing at Theatre Amid Ballot Petition and City Debate
A city discussion centered on an objectionable matter or pictures and whether to amend an ordinance. The city attorney ruled it too late to amend as a petition to place the issue on the April ballot had been filed. Mayor Vincent called Gosnell and Garlick presided as chair as charter amendments were considered. The meeting adjourned late with notices for Thursday. Also an ad sought housework help in St Johns Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Gosnell
the Garlick
Commercial Club approves new members and favors city projects
At the weekly Commercial Club meeting Albert Wrinkle and Eugene Hiatt were admitted. The Dalles Celilo canal celebrations are planned May 3 to 8 with a major event in Portland May 6. Proposals include pump installation for the St Johns ferry, hard surfacing Pittsburg Street, expanded wooden block paving, and Jersey street rest room. The club will invite merger and anti merger speakers and push for better St Johns Portland train service. The secretary to press Columbia Boulevard repairs and a regular meeting is set for March 10 with dancing afterward.
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Board of Governors
The
Commercial Club
Albert B. Wrinkle
Eugene Hiatt
Dallea-Celilo Canal
St. Johns
Dalles Celilo Canal
Columbia River
Columbia
Portland
Pittsburg
Crawford
Ferry Landing
Knowles
H. EB. Pennell
Jersey Street
Columbia Boulevard
Feeding Big Snake at Lincoln Park Zoo After Import
The largest snake from India in Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo refused nourishment for months, dropping from 300 to 215 pounds. After many failed attempts, a food gun fed the reptile forcibly, using 20 men, a hot bath, and a 50 foot board setup with pork beef mix and pig blood. The operation dispensed about 60 pounds of the mixture to revive the animal before returning it to its cage. For sale contact GIS by Charlestown street.
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India
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicagro
March
Popular Mechanics
Open Letter on Galileo Inquisition and Catholic Doctrine
The author argues against denial of Galileo’s trial findings and cites Catholic authorities on Copernican theory and church laws. He questions canon rules in Toulouse, Bible translation bans, indulgences, and Tetzel’s claims, referencing Catholic Encyclopedia quotes and Jesuit teachings as supporting evidence.
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Charles M. Smith
St. Johns
Oregon
Galileo
Inquisition
Toulouse
Brethren
Bible Society
Holy Fathers
Leo XI
Pius IX
Trish
John Tetzel
Catholic Encyclopedia
Tetzel
Luther
Frankfort
Portland Library Offers Rose Varieties and Household Guides
The Portland library lists Homan’s rose varieties by color and selects twelve prime garden roses for Portland. It promotes pruning, potato cultivation works by Fraser to Grubb, and a range of home and cooking books including Parloa and Reed. The library urges readers to consult Bailey on pruning and home gardening.
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Fraser
Grubb
Terry
Hous Campbell
Avening Star Grange
Glover
Dame — Curtsey
Herrick and Harland
Consolidated Library of Modern Cooling
City Primary Nominating Election Notice
Notice states a primary nominating election to be held Sunday in March 1918 at City Hall and the Pub rise Library for First Ward and Second Ward. Republican Democratic and congressive parties will choose officers including Mayor City Recorder Treasurer City Attorney Councilmen First Ward Second Ward and at large. Election runs from 8 am to 8 pm. EB Dunsmore Rosundes published in the Johns Reuters Feb 12 19 26 March 5.
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Satunday
Rise Library
EB. Dunsmore
Rosundes
Johns Reyey
Who Said So A St Johns Merger Letter From 1915
A letter from D. C. Lewin to the editor defends St Johns as the best city in Oregon and challenges rumors about merging with Portland. The writer questions claims on ferry loss, high school, police and fire services, water plant costs, and the value of the St Johns Water Company plant, urging truth and fair campaigning while criticizing Mr. Lewis for partisan tactics.
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St. Johns
Oregon
Oregonian
Salem
Orem
Portland
Portland St.Johns
Jefferson High School
James John
Buncombe
D. C. Lewin
Ture
Lewis
Kr. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Railroad Commission
Road Commission
East St. Johns
Avalanche of Readers’ Letters Sparks Ferry Ballot Debate
A reader letter from Mr. Lowin sparks a storm over proposed changes to the free ferry program. The writer cites forgotten calamities and praises K. C. Couch for pushing civic projects, while opponents insist on letting the people vote. The piece notes broad support for placing the measure on the ballot despite prior election results.
To Sell or Exchange Property in Yamhill County Oregon
Notice to sell or exchange property in Eridan Yamhill County Oregon. Prospective buyers or exchangers should contact Dr W J Gilstrap at First National Bank and St Johns Oregon for details and arrangements.
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Eridan
Yamhill County
Oregon
E. Johns
W. J. Gilstrap
First National Kaan
E. St. Johns
Regon
Auto for Hire by Day or Trip in the Country
An advert offers auto hire by day hour or trip at reasonable rates. It targets parties of four or more for affordable trips to the country. Contact H. M. Waldret at 609 Peasenden Street, phone Columbia 206.
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H. M. Waldret
Peasenden Street
Columbia 206
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Reas
Judi
Stokes
Will
Minski
Minnie Teake
Margaret O'Connor Willumsen
Columbia Theater
Ethel Tracy
Wil
Chaclewton Street
the Library
Herrick
Lowin
K. C.couch
Mr. Lewi
Tenis
Logiala
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