A Year in Review: North Carolina Editor Praises City Progress
A North Carolina editor delivers a retrospective on local governance highlighting improvements in streets, lighting, and services under new officials. He notes Dawson and Burling ton streets, water rate adjustments, and added fire hydrants and a street sweeper as key achievements. The piece lauds Mayor A. A. Muck and city officers for constructive leadership and calls for continued public service.
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North Carolina
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Ity
Dawson Street
Burlington Street
City Hall
Bradford Street
Fessenden
Himalaya
Sions
J. A. Hyde
Bristol A
Brick Yar
What Makes Girls Go Wrong Editorial Reflections
A Monday Oregonian editorial probes what makes girls go wrong amid white slave trade revelations and vice inquiries. It argues parental guidance, rising wages, and shifting morals drive girls toward exploitation, while men foster a culture of seduction and broken promises.
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Oregonian
Charles II
England
Chance
Hersel
Popeler
Earthquake Laugher Echoes in Calfornia Tale
In a fragmentary reminiscence an elderly Michigan resident travels to California. A neighbor questions an earthquake while in Frisco. She replies humorously that it is the first event since her marriage thirty years ago not blamed on her, a lighthearted end to a remembered trip.
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Michigan
California
Uake
Frisco
John
Building Permits No 16 To Arthur
Permit notice cites a permit numbered 16 for Arthur covering a location between Tyler and cost listed as 1200 dollars. The fragmentary entry notes construction activity and a monetary figure, with limited context on project type or exact address.
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Arthur
Tyler
Smart Styles for Spring Coatee Featured in City Shop Display
A city shop showcases spring fashion with a pea coat style and a short surplice vest. Fabrics span brocaded satin, silk, taffeta, crepe, and velvet looks with light skirts in practical six gore cuts. Home sewers are urged to craft the outfit affordably, highlighting sales and material choices.
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Paris
George W Munson Padependant Candidate for Councilman
George W Munson pledges as a second ward candidate to run a square deal for all residents. He vows not to be controlled by any person and to promote economical city government and strict enforcement of all laws.
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Padependant
Lawa
Pd Adv
Sunday School Banquet Draws Wide Interest at Canal Church
Sunday School banquet held last Friday evening at the Canal church was thoroughly enjoyed with a large turnout. The head row led the program as interest in the event expanded and grew among attendees.
Time for Brotherhood in Trials and Kindness
Detroit Free Press presents a poem urging timely friendship when a man feels blue and plans fail. It advocates slapping a friendly back, offering a smile, and whispering cheer to lift his spirit, marking the moment for brotherhood and praise.
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Ishi
Brotherhood
Detroit Free Press
Would Make Ideal Mayor J B Hiller
J B Hiller would make an ideal mayor due to his conscientious, diplomatic nature and active city work. As a former councilman his honorable record and readiness to serve public interests suggest a capable, prudent choice for city leadership.
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J.B. Hiller
Hiller
Capaby
Ita
Pd Ady
Made a Splendid Record Valentine for Councilman
The argument promotes F. W. Valentine for re election as Councilman of the First Ward. It praises his public service, sound judgment, thorough consideration, and booster stance for St Johns. It asserts his support for good streets, public conveniences, and city development. PD adv.
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A. A. Muck
Mack
F. A. Rice
Kandla
J. E. Taneh
Perry
Stroud
J. EB. Hiller
Frank Horaman
Martin
Saparage
Hiller
Horsman
F. W. Valentine
J. W. Davis
Valentine
Davis
St. Johns
Pd Adv
Bargains Mark Clearing Sale At Ormandy Bros Store
In closing our business we offer nearly new furniture at very low prices. Item lines include a St he Eanne with iron and springs, oak pieces and mattress, Royal fabric in a few kitchen chairs, rockers. Prices available at Ormandy Bros opposite the post office Calef Bros.
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Royal Prapeoe
Ang Gesler
Ormandy Bros
Calef Bros
Remedy for Coughs and Colds Promoted by Dealer Network
An 8 cent remedy called eerie non repu extensive mh ty ie is advertised as cures for coughs and colds. It is described as dependable and sold by all dealers. Promotion mentions Work for Greater Gt. Johns and is routed through a dealer network.
City Council Votes on Street Improvements and Fire Truck Purchase
All members attend a city council meeting where petitions urge cement sidewalks on Central Avenue and street widening on Swenson. The body approves data prep, contracts for a new fire auto truck, and ordinance paving plans for Fessenden and Leonard streets. Adjustments include election site changes and police for rink dances.
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North Jersey Street
Holbrook
Philadelphia Street
Lee Cormany
Rows Walker
Police Commission
C. Cook
Fessenden
Portland Railway [Light and Power Co
Lame @ company
Fessenden Street
Fessenden and
Midway
Tyler and
Lynn
Columbia Boulevard
Smith Avenue
Ida and
Dawson Streets
Pittsburg
Polk Street
St. Johns Heights
Dawson Street
Tyler Street
Onwego
Leonard Street
Catlin Street
Randolph Graden
Willamette Boulevard
Wolcott
Jersey and
Charleston Streets
Colonists Flock to Oregon Rail Rates Attract Settlers
Colonists from across the United States flock to Ore taking advantage of low one way settlers rates on the railroads. Indications point to a heavy Split movement and Oregon will gain thrifty intelligent farmers who will settle vacant lands and develop them. Central Oregon homesteads attract many newcomers and the total migration trend is rising.
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United States
Oregon
Central
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