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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
2
The St Johns Review urges local support for home merchants to bolster the business district and property values. It notes the merger dispute's outcome as settled, praises council restraint in potential punitive moves against anti merger officials, and stresses neighborly, fair minded conduct amid controversy.
Oregon City and Spokane fight cheap paving while Salem and other towns report miles of inferior work. The piece urges higher quality materials and notes varying regional approaches from vitrified brick to bitulithic and wood blocks. It highlights civic concern over cost versus durability and cites a school play and local activities as community color.
The document lists the May 1 116 closing of business for No 6n7 First National Bank at St Jolie Oregon with detail on reserves securities notes and deposits. It includes balances for postal savings government bonds and securities collateral and notes about cash and property such as furnishings and real estate. The entry mentions reserve balances with Federal Reserve Bank accounts in New York Chicago and Leonia and notes adjustments to circulation. Total listed assets and liabilities reach several hundred thousand dollars.
Proposals for street improvement on 8 Trankiow street St Johns will be opened May 25 1975 at 1 o clock for City of St Johns. Mayor requires certified funds with bids and bids must follow City Charter and Ordinance No 646L. Estimated cost 89030644 with bid security 5 percent. Public notice printed in St Johns Review May 7 1975.
An unusual mixed record from St Johns includes a bank balance statement for First Trust and Savings Bank at St Johns with cash, checks, and reserves as of May 1915, plus an official ordinance notice outlining the improvement of Ivanhoe Street from Burlington to Richmond, the proposed sidewalk and drain works, estimated cost, and publication details in the St Johns Review for May 7 14 and 21 1915. The document references city clerk, notary, and engineer affidavits, with formal approval processes and deadlines for the project completion and publication proofs.
A fragmented note asks if shoppers get good groceries and quality brands with reliable service. Mentions a change at month start and offers a one month trial, signed by Alex 8 Col 210.
Scaled proposals will be received by the recorder of St John until May 20, 115 at 5 o clock for improving Pivotay Street from Crawtor Street north line to the letey ait. Provisions follow Ordinance 660 with city charter adherence and city engineer's estimate 64.550 28. Bids must be in strict accordance with stated blanks and be presented as the recorder of St John.
Ordinance No 660 provides for the time and manner of improving Pittsburg Street from Crawford Street to the Ferry Slip under City Engineer supervision. Notice to invite proposals will be published in the St Johns Review for at least three insertions. Local Improvement District No 126 is created with cost estimated at 4850.29 dollars, and completion within sixty days from the last notice publication.
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