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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
4
A fragmentary verse from The Atlanta Constitution offers homey financial wisdom. It cautions saving when sunny and warns of hardship when money runs short, using playful rhymes about money, luck, and perseverance. The piece uses light, folksy imagery to urge prudent saving amid economic strain.
The St Johns Apostles beat Albina Wanderers 7 to 3 at Athletic Park St Johns despite bad weather. Wakefield pitched for St Johns and yielded 6 walks while Killi lay allowed 7. Key players included Philbrick Brown Houck and Fleming. A second page note hints at local education issues tied to wealth and university funding.
A call to legislative candidates to uphold government by the people and support the state university. Voters are warned against funding cuts that would push youths to trustfunded schools, and to resist becoming tools for plutocrats in the fight for fair justice.
A narrator marvels at a woman's extraordinary hat, praising its vast brim and skieswept height. The verse playfully questions its origin and designer while noting the admirer’s envy and the wearer’s pride as she defies fashion limits.
Editor argues city permits to build cost a dollar yet provide no real protection. He urges repeal of the ordinance, proposes prohibiting fire traps and inspecting flues, and notes owners receive little benefit for their payments. Letter from S. C. Cook criticizes permits as a burden on homeowners and property.
City treasurer presents annual 1907-1 report for St Johns Oregon detailing receipts including special taxes licenses rents and bond issues, with disbursements covering warrants street improvements city hall, water, vault work, furnishings and interest, leaving a balance of 12.64.
City of St Johns Oregon resolves to improve Richmond Street from Portland Boulevard southerly line to Willis Boulevard northerly line total 1 ¼ feet with foot walk and curb per adopted plans plans filed with City Engineer and City Recorder total estimated cost 2454 00 Local Improvement District No 4 declared by council Published in Beeline Review May 1 and 8 1907.
The Circuit Court of Oregon Multnomah County hears Frank Merrill’s application to register title to certain parcels in St Johns. The notice lists the affected lots and blocks and states the applicant’s counsel and filing details with a deadline for objections or challenges.
Daily streetcar timetable lists departures from Leave ad Alder and Leave St Johns with morning and afternoon runs. Key services include Union Depot Portland No 2 Chicago Special at 6:30 am and 7:10 pm, City Hixp at 7:40 pm, Local jet at unspecified times, No 1 Chicago arriving 8:20 pm, Spokane Flyer arriving around 9:00 am, City Hop reaching 9:45 am, and Local Passenger arriving 5:45 pm.
The Treasury Department announces approval for the St Johns National Bank of St Johns Oregon to commence business. Comptroller William B approves the charter and invites compliance with the Revised Statutes before operation begins.
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