05 May 1905
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
1
A chaotic digest of local items urges bid to grade streets in St Johns, envisions a brighter cityscape, a bridge to Linton, and more rapid urban development. It riffs on real estate booms, Portland expansion, graft probes, and public notices while criticizing crime, moral decay, and sensational rhetoric.
Do you know that Meath and Paint is sold in St Johns The ad touts HH and M Railway White Lead Wright and Hills Fire Boiled Pure Linseed Oil and a full line of Fibers Varnishes and Hard Oils It claims Meath and Paint is economical and satisfying Porren and Goop next to the post office promotes the brand and invites discussion
The Review prints and preserves up to date deed and contract forms for sale at the office. Blank forms are available at a lower price than usual. Subscriptions are offered for The Review.
A special election in St Johns will decide six questions including ground purchases for public buildings with $7272 in bonds, dock construction at about $1500 with most funds donated by Gen. W. Cone Lumber Co, fire apparatus funding at $1700, and a general bonded debt target around $10,000. Also addressed are the cow question restricting cows within city limits and the saloon license issue with revenue implications. Public sentiment is divided on liquor with options for strict restrictions or licensing.
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