City council reviews street improvements and new equipment
The council met with Mayor Vincent presiding. They discussed improving Charleston street between Hayes and Willamette with boulevard and sidewalk, received a remonstrance, and referred the matter to the city engineer. They approved a barber sign under street committee supervision and examined fire department needs including a gasoline truck up to 2850. A lease for the city dock was set at 200 per month for a year, and a bid to purchase a new auto truck with a chemical engine was defeated 4 to 3.
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Vincent
Charleston Street
Hayes
Willamette
Bickner Bros
St. Johns Hardware Company
Fire Board
Asper & Caldwell
Collier
Portland
Tyler Street
Ivanhoe
Richmond
Seneca and
Newton Streets
Water and Light Committee
Stewart
Davis
Ane
Crown Columbia Paper Company
Garlick
Cornell
Waldref
Chadwick
Munson
Garlicog
Vigor
R Chase
Lafferty pushes government ships as national policy
The article reports Congressman Lafferty advocating a government fleet to build and operate merchant ships, linking Alaska mail routes and international trade. He cites high ocean freights, proposes 200 ships at four million dollars each, and claims self repayment within 12 years.
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Lafferty
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House
Alaska
Lane
High Seas
Governsuch Fet
Panama Canal
America
Foreign Steamship Trust
Atlantic
Pacific
Property for Sale on Tyler Street Former Councilman Windle Property
Two parcels offered for sale adjoining Willamette Boulevard on Tyler Street. Includes a dwelling house and 756 by 100 feet of cleared land with water access. Located at 514 West Tyler Street and owned by Mie E But. Neighboring town lots offer cheap terms and easy payment to the owner. An electric town nickname barter noted.
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Windle
Tyler Street
Willamette Boulevard
Peninsula Iron Works Expands in St Johns Oregon
Peninsula Iron Works of St Johns Oregon organized four years ago by W A Bennett and A Larrowe has grown rapidly. The plant reports 75 percent yearly gains and 1913 shows continued strong demand for gray iron castings, brass and steel components, and its new machinery line.
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Peninsula Iron Works
St. Johns
Oregon
W. A. Bennett
A. Larrowe
Pacific Coast
Heey Piosmant
Pat Et
Siameter
Companien
Fort Stevens
Peninsula
Eninsula Iron Works
Pacific Northwest
Specia Manufacturing Co
St. Shar
Library hours and Mexican exhibit draw reader interest
The library posts afternoon and evening hours with Sunday read ing slots. A Mexican exhibit features drawn works, embroidery, pottery, baskets, toys and images while patrons vote on favorite books this week.
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Merle Harrington
Sanna
Gillmore
Phoebe
Ernest
Cupid
Lincoln
Wells
Whitlock
Mexico
Norman Angell
Gov. Golaults
Benjamin Ice Heeler
Ca Easaoell
Hart
Jo Callalin
Edwin D. Miton
Tofath
Corona Club May Day Celebration Highlights
Corona Club members visited homes Thursday Eve before May Day and left May baskets. May pole drills, glee club songs, and a queen crowning for Miss Geneva Short followed by musical numbers and games at 417 EB Allegheny Street. Club president Dunsmore officiated with thanks to Mrs Harrington for hospitality.
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Corona Club
Feidey
Card
Linquist
Corona Glee Club
Geneva Short
Corona Girls’ Glee Club
Merle Harrington
Allegheny Street
Miss Geneva Short
Dunsmore
M. PF. Burghduff
Mra
Harrington
Indestructible Folding Coop Promises Easy Return
A folding chicken coop built with wire staples is described as very strong. It folds compactly for return to the dealer and occupies only one fourth the space when closed versus open.
Rose Spray and Sprays for Plants at St Johns Pharmacy
Advertises Rose Spray ready for use at 26 cents per ton and a complete line of sprays and insecticides for flowers plants fruits vegetables and animals sold at St Johns Pharmacy.
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St. Johns Pharmacy
Visitor from New York Tours St Johns Improvements
Russell of New York City visited his cousin Judge Williams in St Johns last week after a two year absence. He noted numerous improvements since his previous visit and spoke approvingly of the changes.
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Russel
New York City
Judge Williams
St. Johns
City Fire Apparatus discussed by club and council
The Commercial club board and city council at lunch debated fire protection for the city. Dr. McChesney urged the best available apparatus, while A. G. Long favored a triple combination with temporary pump use. The meeting favored purchasing a triple combination system with a later bond or tax plan.
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The
Commercial Club
A. G. Long
Portland
Vincent
Waldref
W. Rogers
P. H. Edlefsen
H. E. Pennell
A. Larrowe
R. G. Brand
Bonham
Baraca Class Invites Men to Live a Godly Life
A Baraca class ad invites young men to Christ minded living and a clean, upright life. It promotes weekly meetings at the First Baptist Church on Chicago Street, with mentions of Rev. Borden and reporters.
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Christ
Jesus
Baraca
Pather
Johnny
Jes
Jesse James
First Baptist Church
Chicago Street
Jersey Street
Renahes
Rev. Borden
L, E, Wood
Building Permits Filed for Erection Projects in Local Streets
Balke seeks permit to build on Osw street between Mohawk and Charleston for about 1000 dollars. Barnes-Lindsley Manufacturing Co plans a warehouse on O jun avenue between O. K. and N. cne and Columbia Slough. Jas. T. Barron applies to dig a well on Tioga street between Hilson and Smith for about 100 dollars.
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Balke
Osw Street
Mohawk
Charleston Streets
Barnes-Lindsley ‘Manufacturing Co
O Jun Avenue
O. K
N. Cne
Columbia Slough
Jas. T. Barron
Tioga Street
Hilson Street
Smith
Typewriter ribbons offered at Review office
A line of typewriter ribbons described as black and wide is offered at the Review office. Carbon paper is also available in two sheets for five cents.
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Review
Freshman Party and School Sports Highlight Peninsula High Life
At James John High School a Freshman party featured candy at the door and a nursery play area with toys and ice cream. The Drama Society elected officers Arline Shaw president and a board including Maggie Dickie Clarence Kruger Gladys Palmer Beulah Beam Alice Wrinkle Florence Wass. Tennis season opens with courts up to speed and students enthusiastic as volunteer boys groom facilities. Art class visited Peninsula park scenes and had lunch. Girls basketball season praised for strong material and coaching, while the boys' team shows promise for next year with many newcomers.
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Drama Society
Arline Shaw
Maggie Dickie
Clarence Kruger
Gladys Palmer
Beulah Beam
Alice Wrinkle
Florence Wass
Rand
James John High School
Central School Notes on Baseball and Exams
The grammar school boys lost at Ports mouth grounds 1 to 7 on April 24 while May 4 saw a Peninsula win 7 to 1. J A Churchill issued fire prevention books for weekly in class talks. Toole had top midterm in 9A and Randolph Howard top in 8B.
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Grammar School
Portsmouth Grounds
Peninsula
J. A. Churchill
Joseph Toole
Randolph Howard
Steam cured shay revolutionizes farmer's weather independence
Hailed by H. H. Windsor in Popular Mechanics, the steam drier for hay turns damp grass into cured hay in minutes, protected by canvas in rain and capable of night operation. It replaces sun drying and minimizes weather risk, boosting farm efficiency and reducing reliance on manual labor.
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Muller
H. H.windsor
Popular Mechanica
Road Day Observed Across Oregon On April Twenty Six
Practically the whole state marked Road Day April twenty six with large scale road work. Portland mobilized 11 train cars of volunteers to Oneonta on the Columbia River Highway, while Hood River and Redmond gathered about a thousand and seventy five workers respectively. Klamath Falls sent volunteers to Fort unata and McMinnville farmers hauled gravel for Sheridan road. Bend contributed funds and workers totaling around one thousand dollars in support of continued road improvements.
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Portland
Oneonta
Columbia River
Hood River
Redmond
Klamath Falls
Fortunata
Crater Lake
McMinnville
Sheridan Road
Mogens
Good Roads
Roneburg
Bend
Portland land show funded by Multnomah County Commission
The Multnomah County Commissioners donate 4000 dollars to the Pacific Northwest Land Products Show in Portland. The event aims for late October with expanded floor space to accommodate more exhibits. farmers statewide are urged to prepare displays showcasing land productivity and skill during the upcoming Summer.
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Multnomah County Commissioners
Pacific Northwest Land Products Show
Portland
Tern slides hit list names in room eight incident
Those receiving the hit in room eight were Hazel Schmeer, Harriet Locke and William Kaer. The fragment lists the three individuals as victims of the incident.
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Hazel Schmeer
Harriet Locke
William Kaer
Billy Sunday Travels Shape Her Thoughts
Billy Sunday speaks of adopting a new idea from each town he visits, claiming his traveling lifestyle influences his beliefs and perspectives. He emphasizes the exchange of thoughts during his itinerant ministry.
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Billy
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Ric
North Bank
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