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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
4
Notice records a February 1906 city resolution adopting proposals for street improvements in St John. It lists sidewalks, walkways, and paving plans, assigns officials, outlines notice and bidding procedures, and states the time for submitting applications and completion expectations. The document names city officers and references the City of St John charter provisions and official publication.
Notice in St Johns Review announces proposals for street work to be opened by the mayor and city engineer. Bids being received at city office until stated day, with deadlines and bid rules, and bids to be accompanied by certified checks. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
A long, withering note on the daily vexations faced by small post offices and their patrons. The piece sketches cranky customers awaiting overdue letters and money orders, recounting misdelivered mail and misunderstandings. It cites a poem titled The Lament of The Fourth Class Postmaster to illustrate the mood. The overall tone urges patience and careful handling to reduce worry and effort.
A mosaic of wit grievances and oddities including ex governor Hogg’s death, jokes about pork and dogs, theft of cigars from Rev Morrison, a tarpon joke, and satirical quips about politics. Read of Toledo board walks and a conductor Mulligan tale amid curious city curiosities and local gossip.
A Missouri writer from the Independent of Long City lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as essential for families. The ad notes it eases colds and croup in children when kept on hand, and claims timely use prevents worse attacks. Available at Jackson's Pharmacy.
Progress toward forming a Masons lodge advances rapidly in the city. At a recent meeting officers were elected and a name selected for the lodge, with expectations a call to the fraternity will be issued within a couple of weeks.
The 1906 City Council of St Johns Oregon approved a plan to grade and pave Philadelphia Street from Ivanches to Bradford, with a concrete sidewalk. The city engineer’s cost estimate is 979.35, and notices for proposed improvement were issued with a 16 day remonstrance period.
Real estate and insurance notice notes properties in South At. Jersey Street and Willamette Boulevard near river views. Describes lots, frontage on Tacoma Street and proximity to Willamette River, with details on parcel boundaries and street locations.
Sealed proposals for the construction of a sewer at Jersey streets intersection to Philadelphia street and thence to the Willamette river will be received at the office of the Recenter of the City of St Johns until March 12 1906 at 4 p m. Bids must be in accordance with Ordinance No 69 and the city charter plans specs and estimates on file. Proposals accompanied by a ten percent certified check payable to the Mayor will be rejected otherwise. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved by the Council. Published in the St Johns Review February 23 March 2 and 9 1906.
The City Council of St Johns Oregon proposes to improve Ivanhoe Street from the river to Richmond Street, establishing grade, sidewalks, and related work. The cost is estimated at 8408.35, to be assessed on benefited lots within 100 feet of the street, with filed plans and notices and a 15 day remonstrance period.
Real estate notice for J H Canright describes right room house on quarter acre with cleared fenced lot and well, sale terms: $2.00 half wash, low price, fifteen lots at low per lot, payments of five dollars monthly. Corner lots near woolen mill and Vine Street for building, with advertised sale pricing trickling through.
A familiar remedy for infants praised for its pleasant taste and quick cures. It claims to relieve coughs and choking and prevent pneumonia or other serious consequences. It also offers protection against croup when used at the onset. Available at Jackson's Pharmacy and noted near Valentine's opposite city hall for cigars.
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