Letter From China Describes Theater in Peking Dust Storms
Homer in China writes from the Amer ican Legation guard in Peking about a sandstorm and a theater visit. He details crowded, garlicky seating, teapots on seat backs, tea served on stage, colorfully dressed performers with painted faces, and a Chinese joke about Confucius. He notes towels used by Marines and laughs at local humor.
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Minnie Plasket
Homer
China
Guard
Peking
Chienmen Street
Execution Street
Bert Williams
Con Fectus
Chang-tu
Confucius
Tartar Wall
Card of Thanks for Franc A Glaub from Gee family
The Gee family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors friends and United Artisans for aid and sympathy during the illness and death of their daughter Mrs Franc A Glaub Their gratitude is to be remembered always. Currin says so for the right tackle offered in sales.
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United Artisans
Franc A. Glaub
N. A. Gee
Will Enlarge Plant Moves Family to Portland
Seattle businessman Charles J. J. Farmer moves to Portland with his three sons to expand industrial holdings in American Marine Iron Works and Thomas Engineering Works. He plans valveless pumps drag saws non leak piston rings and a farm tractor. Edwin E. Thomas will focus on devices for mass production at the enlarged plant. Farmers retain Olympic Peninsula interests and will base operations in Portland for family and business growth.
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American Marine Ironworks
Farmer
Olympic Peninsula
Seattle
Portland
Sona
Mr. Parmer
Paul C. Farmer
France
H. N. Farmer
Superior Trading Company
Queets River
Telegram
Public Meeting In St Johns on School Topics
Thursday night May 8 8 30 at the Peninsula district hall offers citizens a chance to hear two key subjects. Alexander Thompson the legislature's sole woman member discusses raising teachers salaries before the May 10 school election. Also plans for a new James John High School will be presented with music by the James John High School orchestra.
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St. Johns
Peninsula
Alexander Thompson
Thompson
James John High School
Does your present insurance give you sufficient protection now
For Sale nine teen Overland with electric lights eight power tire pump shock absorbers good tires mechanical condition. Will demonstrate. Price three hundred seventy five dollars. Call evenings Columbia 962.
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Peninsula Security Company
Columbia
Lesson From Farmers Earned Through Hard Times
A Farm Journal reader recalls starting with little, paying creditors over years, and the shift to mail order shops. He warns that wholesale changes threaten country towns as farmers seek credit and growth, urging planning and community support.
Country townward decline and mail order peril in springton
A resident laments the decline of the rural town due to mail order competition. He recalls selling notes, acquiring land, and the rise of distant merchants who drain local business. The piece warns of empty shops, fading schools and bands, and urges building up the home town and limiting outlay in cities. He urges farmers to support local shops and resist dependence on urban suppliers.
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Rees
Acaeiae
Stulf
Laraanacre
City Hall discusses gardens on vacant properties and wage raises
City Auditor Funk lists vacant properties inviting owners to allow citizens to plant gardens. City Commissioner Mann offers free water for victory gardens on vacant lots but not where buildings stand. Council plans salary talks amid gradual standardization calls by Commissioner Perkins. Mayor Baker backs higher wages for laborers facing rising living costs.
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Funk
Mann
Municipal Water Bureau
Victory Gardens
Lota
Perkins
Go Nmissoner
Perking
Baker
Bigelow
Council
Dredging Plan Revived For North Portland Harbor Growth
The proposed Columbia slough dredging from its confluence with the Willamette to Kenton, to deepen a harbor and expand industrial sites in North Portland, has been revived. City officials will form a 15-member business panel to study marine needs and offer recommendations. Estimated cost is about 1.5 million dollars, funded by Alderman Adoo Fewhe. A large delegation urged deep water terminals, proposing 20 feet depth and 200 feet width with an anchorage basin near Kenton to attract ships and create 400 to 500 acres of affordable industrial land.
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Columbia
Willamette
Kenton
North Portland
Portland
1 Ie
Ald Fewhe
Ineia
North Portand
H. H. Ward
L. Y. Kenndy
W. M. Billingsworth
Pretty tome Wedding Mies Havel Evans and Mr gal pein lekanee pes a red Friday evening
The wedding took place at the bride’s parents’ home in St Johns with Rev Burton officiating. Attendants were Mrs Stapleton and Mr Dell Alexander. The bride wore silk taffeta and received many gifts. A dinner followed before the couple left for a new home near Independence, Oregon.
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Mies Havel Evans
Gal Pein Lekanee
Mead
H. Evans
Aal
J. Burton
Guil F. Alexander
Mea
Mea. Jot Evans
Anderson
Joan
May
Dell Alexander
Homer Lindsey
Hos Marie
Morris
Reed
Jack Stapleton
Aon
Dean Howe
G. HL. Lemon
J. R. Marletts
Ernest Wright
Robert Lemon
Alexander
Reeded Notice of Local Liens and Realty Sale
Residents of St Johns Bank area offered quick service to settle liens and receive receipts without trouble. Peninsula Title and Realty Co led by manager Hh Henderson present at 402 North Jersey Street advertise record items for sale with down payment options and monthly terms. CURRIN SAYS 80.
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Johns
St. Johns Bank
Peninsula
For Sale Cottage at 606 Hudson Street
For sale a modern four room cottage at 606 Hudson Street built about a year ago. It sits on a 40 100 foot lot with cherry and apple trees near the business section and industries. Suitable for one renter. two neighboring cottages on the same lot have sold to responsible citizens.
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Hudson St
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Fred C. Farmer
Multnomwh Hotel
Farm Journal
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Methodists
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Oregon
Washington
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Pedge
W. C. Wasser
Cai Pale Leader
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Woodstock
Rose City Park
Linnton
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Lincoln
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St. Helens
Ranier
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Astoria
Warrenton
Seaside
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W. W. Rogers the Raincoat Man
N. Jersey ST
the Royal Tailors
Surrin
W. W. Rogers
City Hall
KR. R
Good Town
Jersey Street
Marshall
America
Pretty
Rex
Georgia Rice
Abieeesttli
Gabriel Pullin
Mrs
Frank A, Rice
Sutini
Elmer Sneed
Syractin
Colinmia Et
Bertha, Burdick
Claventutute
The
Royal Acuherye of Music
Lotion
Hodge
Mary AH
Cot Perkins & Bailey Lawyers Board of Trade
Giltrap
Drs
Ewart P. Borden
Col
MelAiomte
Herbert F. Jon Chiropractor
North
Colon
Columbia Stories
Quiutility Peye
F. P. Schultze
Roow
L. F. Pickens
Lewis Caldwell
Eae Harti Habe Couttling
Burlingtok
Otnery
Davis Barber Shop
Amd
DAVIS
Philadepny
St. Johns Undertaking Co
Mother
Abstrac
HEALY
H. Henderson
Mansuer
C. L. Dearlove
Haven St
God Savious
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