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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
4
A humorous admonition urges readers to speak plainly and avoid long words and showy phrases. It contrasts elaborate diction with simple, direct expression and cautions against pretentious chatter, recommending concise, clear talk and honesty in speech.
A pair of well dressed visitors sought a shingle mill site then joined local sports for a quiet card game. The session left one man $250 and another $400 poorer, after which the capitalists vanished. The writes note such players would benefit from “education” through far harsher lessons.
A newspaper comments on a reprinted article by Mr. Wagnon about a single tax scheme. The piece, printed to inform readers, notes many good features but warns of adverse contingencies that could hinder the plan's effectiveness in its present form.
We announce standard charges for cards of thanks and resolutions of respect at 50e and notices of church or lodge events with admission fees at $1.00 per line. For events with no charges, the notices will be published free. This explains our rule to readers and friends.
The public library has moved into 107 South Jersey HeW quarters on the ground floor near the business center. The space is described as roomy and convenient and the community is urged to patronize the library to boost patronage and support the main library.
The chain gang plans a group visit to the Vancouver lodge tonight, leaving at seven sharp. Members from Laurel lodge and any who can join, including accompanying guests, are invited to a pleasant occasion at the Washingtonians hall celebrated for hospitality and a fine venue.
The city of St Johns Oregon orders an election on the first Monday after March 5 1908 to elect mayor city recorder city attorney and council members from both wards. A bond issue of sixty thousand dollars with twenty three thousand five hundred for riverfront lots and thirty six thousand five hundred for a public dock is proposed, interest six percent semiannual. Appointed election judges clerks and polling places are listed and the city recorder ordered to publish notices and prepare ballots.
The city of St Johns proposes municipal bonds totaling sixty thousand dollars for river front lots in James Johns addition Multnomah County Oregon. An additional amount funds a public dock on the lots with bond terms of twenty years at six percent interest payable annually. Election ratification by qualified voters required.
Fine furniture of seven rooms including rugs stoves bedroom and kitchen furnishings. 120 golden old library table $12.00 8.50 mahogany rocker 700 golden oak rocker 160 golden oak dining set. All of this is new furniture in good order. D. D. Davenport Northern Hill Woodlawn 1182.
The text appears as a damaged notice seeking the name and residence of the owner of property in St It or vicinity. It references a legal agent, likely at law, and mentions Meridee real property. No clear names, dates, or places are fully legible.
A condensed listing of services from multiple churches including Baptist, Methodist, Epworth, Catholic, Christian, Evangelical, Congregational, German Baptist, German Lutheran and Christian Science. Details show pastors, Sunday school times, morning and evening worship, and special services at University Park and Portsmouth Station locations.
Partial time card reads morning departures from East Side with times 7 10 and 10 00 and miscellaneous codes. Additional entries include 4 30 and 6 50 with numeric identifiers and station names. details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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