Political News Letter and Oregon Campaign Notes
A column outlines early signs of U S Senate and Governorship races in Oregon. Mentions RK Stanfield B Huston L J Simpson Gus Moser Withycombe Olcott Mulkey Schnabel and others, plus guidance for candidates on campaigning and press use. Also reports progress on Portland St Johns terminal pier and grain elevator construction set to open in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Kupfer
United States
RK. N. Stanfield
Oregon
B. Huston
L. J. Simpson
Gus Moser
Leedie
Withycombe
Vinci
Vin O
Ben Olcott
Fred W. Mulkey
Chas J. Schnabel
Mulkey
U. 58
Mitchell
Coke
Marshfield
Secon
Supreme Court
University of
Coos County
D. J. Wilson
Stricker
Lineas
St. Johns Municipal Terminal
Portland
Appoara
Rai
Vintage needlework items advertised in Kellog street listing
A fragment describes various needlework offerings such as accordion joinery and American knife pleating, button covering and holing, scalloping and chain stitch embroidery, pink pou...ching and braiding, referencing W. L. Monery at Kellog Street in St. Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Monery
K of
St. Johns
Y W C A Opens Club Room in St Johns Community
The formal opening of the Y W C A girls club room in St Johns was held last Wednesday with about 160 attendees. Miss Jontz spoke on war work and new programs. the gathering featured music by James John High School orchestra, readings, and local volunteers transforming the City Hall space into a welcoming club room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Candy
Wright
Dan Kellaher
Dan
Hume
Ban’ Scarbanele
Watts Big
J. McGinn
Rist Club
St. Johns
George Hall
Gabriel Pullin
Nettie Leona Foy
Melford Wentleder
Misa Jontz
St. Johna
Y . C. A. Mra BE. P. Northup
W. GC. A
J. M. Shaw
City Association
Fremen
Johnson
M.C. A
Mise Myrtle Walker
The
Oregonian
A Splendid Showing At Grantmith Porters Ship Yard
Report of a noon Liberty Loan meeting at Grantmith Port Ship Yard where 3200 ship builders pledged funds to back the war effort. Organizers announced increased subscriptions up to 10 000 and 550 in cash as part of a record public response. A patriotic band and speaker Stevenson joined Sec 00 in urging support and bonds distribution plans for the next campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isdam
Grantmith
Porter Ship Company
John H. Steveose
Haig
Sibin
Bae “Eetevenson
Ae Mn
Journal
Boys Open Thursday at Y W C A Club Rooms
The St Johns City will host a Boys Opening at the Y W C A club rooms next Thursday evening April 4. Teachers Mr Groshong and Mr Taylor will speak on successive evenings guiding boys over sixteen. All boys are invited to attend and hear plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Up. x
St. Johns City
Groshong
Taylor
James John
Patriot or Profiteer in Oregon Sheep Debate
A restless campaign text questions Senator McNary as a profiteer while praising Stanfield for reviving Oregon sheep and cattle markets. It recounts Stanfield's rise from poverty, his push to create better marketing and transport, and his role delivering direct Chicago markets for Oregon lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNary
Senator McNary
Oregon Supreme Bench
Oregon
Stanfield
Robert
Harneas
Oreon
Mississippi Valley
Boston
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
North Portland
Reds Win Out in St Johns Knights and Ladies Campaign
The Reds defeat the Blues by a margin of members amid 150 initiates representing over $200,000 insurance in a key St Johns campaign. Blues plan a victory banquet on April 1 with a membership meeting then. A large attraction is teased for April 1 through the next 80 days, with a dance slated for April 4 at the St Johns skating rink featuring prizes and a 60 cent couple admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Security
St. Johns
Reds
Blues
Knights and Ladies
St. Johna
Stanfield Led Wool Industry Growth Amid War Efficiency
An account traces Stanfield’s rise in Oregon wool commerce, founding the Columbia Basin Wool Warehouse Co. and Portland Wool Warehouse Co., storing and selling millions of pounds of wool, aiding growers, securing finances, and promoting fair government and railroad rates. It notes his non speculative approach and leadership during 1917. Also mentions community club social and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanfield
Portland
Columbia Basin Wool Warehouse Co
Uickly
Portland Wool Warehouse Co
Columbia Company
Porthland Friends
Sellwood
Oregon
Paidado
Stanfield Senatorial League
Northwestern Bank
St Johns Honor Roll of Enlistees at Training Camps
A list of St Johns residents now serving Uncle Sam and stationed at various training camps includes Taylor M. Whitmore, Athill W. Irvine, Dean H. Knowles, Earl H. Knowles, Theodore Bugbee, H. Bryan Poff, Armand Jin, Claude E. B. Harris, Russell Poff, Chas E. Garlick, and many others. The roster names dozens of full entries with first and last names across multiple families and neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Uncle Sam
Taylor M. Whitmore
Athill W. Irvine
Dean H. Knowles
Earl H. Knowles
Theodore Bugbee
H. Bryan Poff
Armand Jin
Claude EB. Harris
Russell Poff
KR. P. Galloway
Chas
E. Garlick
Marne Donaldson
Glenn Haskell
Ray Clark
Benajah T. Swan
Hubert Martin
Leon So
August Jensen
Ray Myer
Walter Pearson
Elmer Maples
Roy Gagnon
Lester
Basil B. Smith
Bryan Kilkenney
Paul Rude
Emory Gillmore
Lewis Wirth
Harold Meredith
Ray Hawkins
Hugh Ward
Kindley
Satterlee
Gordon
Wilbur Bellinger
Zelta Rice
Leslie B. Moulton
Harry Truman
Frank Green
Walter Rickson
Frank Whitney
Thomas Reynold
Carlyle Cunningham
Percy Smith
Arthur
Clark
Alphonso Fox
Harry
Hughes
Gee
Sprague B. Marek
William Ward
Hart Sundastrum
Glen Weiser
Louis St. Johns
John FB
Brownley
Ross Gatton
Thos
Cochran
Easter Services at Baptist Church Highlight Choir and Programs
Dr. Borden will preach the Easter sermon Sunday morning at the Baptist church. The choir will sing Awake Glad Soul in the morning and Praise Ye the Father in the evening. A Sunday evening program includes Easter Processional Readings an Easter Anthem and The Holy City. An Africa missions offering will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Dickson
MeQlure Addam
Holy City
Africa
Flo MeNiven
Who Will Be First In Red Cross Auto Service
Local parties with autos are urged to aid Red Cross work by transporting materials between Portland headquarters and the local unit. The current handling by the local president has become burdensome, with many leaving for Portland daily. Community interest calls for volunteers, with Perry C. Stroud noted as a contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Portland
The
Poe
Uh & Bore Se
Columa
S. L. K. and L. Meeting and Banquet Planned
All members of K L and S are urged to attend the April 1 meeting for important business followed by a members only banquet. Sassafras bark advertised as the old fashioned blood remedy in convenient sized packages. Currin says so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. of
Currin
Teacher of Piano Technic and Hand Development Steadies Pupils
A studio on North Kellogg Street trains pupils from beginner to public appearance. The Columbia blog notes a focus on piano technique and hand development at Studios-1078.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Rice Tharni
Notre Dame
GOW, John Street Telephone
Columbia
Fourteenth Street
Siz
Kellogg Street
Sot
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert N. Stanfield
U. S. Senate
Steen
Frank Horaman
Whic
Mivertone
A. Markle
C. Rt. Derrie
E. W. McLean
Melba
Rosebud
Krop
Jerey
Philadelphia St
Myrtle W. Campbell
Malak Conservatoire
MMH
Lucher
WJ. Gilmeap
A. Seely
Med
Drs. Gilstrap & Seely
Physicians and Surgeons
Oprton Panna Uretays
Outia Hant
Orrin
Ewart P. Borden
Peninsula Bank Bhiy
Joseph McChesney
M.D
Peninsula Bank
Tlotie
Beg
J. Vinton Scott
Hevrlay Venlisule Nook
Othee
Columhie
Samuel A. Mulkey
Ollie Howe
Auliaabense
Caldwell & Patterson
Cleititier Vale
Burlington Street
Baths
Edmondson & CO
Jersey
Georgia
Elmer Sneed
Syracuay St
London
Lombard Street
Corner
Wall Phone
Colwnstia
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