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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
1
Community notices from University Park recounts illness recoveries and local moves. Mr. Norton buys Potter and Gould hardware assets, while residents like Mrs. Brigg and Miss Bagley visit relatives. A veteran poem about St Peter at the gate closes the page with humorous reflection on hope and salvation.
作者呼吁读者续订以帮助报纸继续改进 强调超过一年落后需再次订阅以维持刊载与发展 语气坚定请愿读者支持长期出版计划
St Johns, a fair little city on a peninsula between the Willamette and Columbia rivers, features three lumber mills and a woolen mill. It has city water with large tanks, two school buildings, two hardware stores, two property stores, a harness shop, and a free library. The Northern Pacific railroad runs through East St Johns from Portland to Spokane, and an electric line connects to Portland. The town claims a fine city hall for its size and a 15 minute streetcar service.
A Salem suit warns against patent medicines after a young man, Thomas Covert, lost his teeth allegedly due to a remedy. An expert analysis will determine contents, while public caution urges careful use of patent medicines. An Albany Democrat note critiques fakery in patent cures and comments on tobacco handling.
Leon Colwell suffered a wrist fracture after a fall, breaking the same wrist again in a new place following a prior indemnity from a lodge. Friends express sympathy for his misfortune and wish him well in recovery.
Multnomah County Assessor R D Sigler filed for the county primary on the Republican ticket to seek a second term. He pledged equitable taxation of all property and highlighted his record, noting public utility franchises were assessed for the first time during his term and that nine utilities would pay about 310,245 in taxes this year, up sharply from 1964. He asserted taxation rates have fallen from 40 to 14.2 mills.
At the C E society business session held at J A Cole house members enjoyed a productive evening with all time consumed by discussions. Vera Holland, a remarkable five pianist, performed several pieces with excellence as the group notes rapid growth in membership over six months.
Next Tuesday evening the cantata Esther will be presented in Bicker hall under the auspices of the M. BE ladies and is expected to attract a crowded house as one of the most beautiful musical productions on stage.
The article compares president salaries across state universities with Oregon's $3,000 and related figures. It notes eight professors earning $2,000 and many at $1,200 to $300. It describes overcrowded classrooms, inadequate heating, lights out in the library, and a geology headless since Dr. Condit’s death. No wages paid in October to December.
Will Visit Vancouver Laurel Lodge 1 0 O F will go in a body to the Vancouver Odd Fellows a week after March 13. They always have a good time and all boys who wish to go should attend the next lodge meeting next Monday evening and notify the committee for arrangements. Visiting brothers are invited to join the social visit to the Washing tonians.
Mrs Wayne L Mills wife of architect Mills arrives with their son from Grand Rapids Michigan Saturday evening and brings happiness to Brother Mills, who seems joyful once more.
A Sunday school class of young men taught by Mr. Keeler hosted the class of young ladies taught by Mrs Huston at Mr and Mrs J Ny Keeler's Stewart street home on Friday evening February 21 The boys challenged the ladies to the largest membership and were defeated They treated the ladies to a dainty collation of sandwiches cakes and coffee The house was decorated with flags and festooning of the national colors
The Modern Woodmen of America announce a grand ball planned for Saturday March zest at Hickner's hall. Reported last week’s ball as the finest, with good attendance and music, and many say they consistently provide top entertainment.
A brief note reports J. L. Can summarized last week that excluding repair shops stores and restaurants there are 22 manufacturing institutions in St Johns. The count is described as a good showing for the town and expectations are raised for a larger figure in the near future.
Advertiser seeks funds worth 2800 or 3000 dollars for ten years at 7 percent interest. Monthly payments available. Security offered is good. Apply at this location.
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