10 May 1907
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
1
A local trade notice proclaims pickled meats and poultry dressed to order with delivery across the city. The family trade emphasizes competitive prices and invites inquiries by calling Scott 4062.
Rolland Curry of Key West recalls rheumatism relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He states the pain eased overnight and, after two weeks, rheumatism was gone for three months. The product is sold by St Johns Drug Store.
A capacity crowd watched St Johns defeat the Trunkmakers at Hill’s Ball Park as every home player performed well. Moore struck out six and pace-setters Jaeger and Porterfield stood out in fielding and batting while Brainerd’s visit looms next. City council met at the hall approving fire hydrant petitions and city expenses, with a plan to purchase new accounting books and to study a railroad side track franchise.
Arthur C. Gesler of Hastings Michigan bought a half interest in Calet Bros furniture store on North Jersey street in St Johns. Gesler is an experienced furniture and house furnishings man, highly recommended by former Michigan associates, inviting customers to call and meet him.
A historical note discusses exploration ideas and North Pole search by Peary. A Medary correspondent reports on winter samples and snow in Dakotas, noting heavy snowfall, drifting, and delayed farm work. Citizens urged to use stationery with a map of St Johns to share locations.
Businessmen on North Jerney street protest that street cars stop at the post office but refuse to pick up passengers at Chicago street. They cite women with children left waiting at the crossing and urge the company or its employers to permit boarding at that point. St Johns, they say, is urban enough to require curbside stops everywhere in the city. The Chicago and Jersey street crossing appears to be the sole location failing to board passengers.
Residents urge early sprinkling or oiling of Jersey and Burlington streets in the business district to curb intolerable dust from streetcars and passing vehicles. Plea emphasizes avoiding hot weather to prevent ongoing annoyance to residents and visitors and promote a cleaner thoroughfare.
A vintage advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted, failure-free cure after over thirty years in use. It claims easy preparation with water and sugar and notes availability at St Johns Drug Store.
Employment notice seeking hand ironers for West Coast Laundry. Apply at once to the stated location for immediate hiring.
A 160 acre farm near Albany Oregon valued at about 5000 seeks trade for St Johns property. Also available is 7 First Street Portland inquiry. Additional offer notes 30 acres for toy trade and mentions calling cards at The Review office.
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