Potters view of Jersey street paving conflict in Medford 1911
In a May 3 1911 letter from Medford Oregon property owner CW Potter critiques Jersey street paving debate and Westrymite. He questions endorsements for the material contrasts Warren Construction past actions with current bids. He seeks the recipient Paschal Hill's view on Jersey street support and asks for percentage favoring Westrymite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Street
Medford
Oregon
Paschal Hill
St. Johns
Tam
Portland
Westrymite
Westminite Company
Warren Construction Company
Warren Co
Clark Henery Company
Vera
Jersey
Reyrain
CW. Potter
St Johns residents urged to stand firm on sewer issue
A local column criticizes weak kneed calls to join Portland over sewer matters, urging residents to assert independence and rely on the council. The piece compares shared burdens to a crying boy and cites Portland’s own unsolved sewer problems. It notes the Willamette Valley Irrigated Land Co. project at Stayton is advancing with favorable weather and 75 to 80 men and up to 35 teams at work daily, with canal water expected this month.
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Cule
Portland
Mtg
St. Johns
Fortland
Willamette Valley Irrigated Land Co
Stayton
Oregon
Ioto
Libraries Through Time From Business Viewpoint
Attorney P C Stroud opening the public library argues libraries serve business by supplying information and durable knowledge. He traces libraries from Sippar and Nineveh through Greece Rome and monasteries to the printing press and Franklin 1729, noting cost and access shaped learning.
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P. C. Stroud
Sippsra
Euphrates
Nineveh
Egypt
Athens
Rome
Eich
Europe
Benjamin Franklin
Junto
Get Your Money Back Through Local Ad Trades
A newspaper urges subscribers to prepay for a year and receive a 25 cent trade credit on any advertiser in the Review. The offer applies to old and new subscribers alike, with a choice of payer’s advertiser, valid through June, and tied to issue timing. The piece then contends libraries expand knowledge access, arguing public libraries democratize learning and reduce cost per person.
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Okl
Portland Fourth of July plans and local building permits
Building permits Nos 49 and 50 authorize J J Karr and RK P Rue to erect dwellings on Fox street between M and Cruikshank and on Tyler street between swift boulevard and Bank street east Broo. A quiet Fourth of July is promised for Portland with many residents planning rural outings. Also an advertisement touts HERBINE tablets for liver bilious symptoms sold by St. John Pharmacy.
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J. J. Karr
Fox Street
M and
Cruikshank
P. Rue
Tyler Street
Swift Boulevard
Bank Street
Portland
Portand
St. Johioe
Teddy Concert Honors Teddy at Bickner Hall
Citizens filled Bickner Hall for a Teddy tribute night with a strong program. G Wright led affairs, F W Coffin played piano solos, Boy Scouts honored Teddy as an honorary member, and multiple soloists and the Willamette Quartet delivered acclaimed performances.
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Teddy
Bickner Hall
Iihe
G.¥. Wright
Journal
Coffin
Scons
Theer
Wools BE
Perkins
Mins Rasmondson
George Hill
Stewart McGuire
White Tewle
Plano
Iss Ferguson
White Temple
St. John
Mr. McGuire
Sellwood
Willamette Four
Chester A. Vincent
Marshall N. Dana
Mia
Brown
Misa Alice
Harry Fassett
Nick
Sneed
Miss Passelt
Lita
Stagnant stables spark irritant cries in city streets
A reader complains of offensive odors from a stable near the carnival grounds. They urge the council to remove stables near sidewalks, noting Portland bans near sidewalks and citing widespread similar issues in St Johns. The letter calls for action ahead of upcoming events and cites Gov. Woodrow Wilson’s Portland visit May 18.
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St. Johns
Portland
Local Labor Preference Demanded for City Projects
Local men must be hired for public work with married men given priority, as city officials cite Spokane as a model. A labor agent reports rapid citizen inquiries and plans to enforce home and married worker employment on Maple street sewer and other contracts. The city aims to ensure taxpayers are employed on all public improvements.
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Spokate Fins
St. Johns
Maple Street
Spokane
Barber Asphalt Company
North Howard Street
Evans
Canis
Coates
Anld
Sudden death shocks St Johns as Mrs Mildred Like dies
Mrs Mildred Like known as Mrs Stanley dies Friday night at Good Samaritan hospital after illness from peritonitis following a Portland trip. Born May 28 1870 in South Carrollton Kentucky she moved to St Johns from Vancouver in 1904 and married Henry Like recently. Survived by husband daughter Joyce Winskin stepfather W C Pillow and other relatives. Funeral held at 2 pm from Methodist Church South with Rev C L McCaustan officiating. Interment at Columbia Cemetery near Kenton.
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St Johns
Mildred
Good Samaritan Hospital
Like
Stanley
Mounlay
Portland
South Carrolton
Kentucky
St. Johns
Vancouver
Wash
Henry Like
Union Meat Company
Joyce Winskin
W. C G. Pillow
Methodist Church
South
Multnomah and
Union Avenue
C. L. McCaustand
Columbia Cemetery
Kenton
Milk as digestion aid and meat market ad mix
The piece extols milk digestion advantages and its value with meals, then promotes Ward's Meat Market asking if readers get quality and weight for price. It notes H. Green building a residence on his Cure de Rock ranch in Washington to live with his family soon.
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Ward's
H. Green
Cure de Rock
Wash
Council Proceedings Show Large Turnout and Contested Street Work
An unusually large Tuesday night gathering observed city council deliberations with a long session lasting past midnight. Debate centered on street and sewer projects, including Jersey Street and Willamite Boulevard, and a polemical dispute between Warren Construction and Westrymite Paving Co. The meeting also addressed tree removal, bridge and crosswalk work, inspector staffing, and municipal finances as officials discussed remonstrances, contracts, and annexation notices.
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Warren Construction Company
Westrymite Paving Co
Couch & Co
Philadelphia Street
K. C. Couch
C.K. Andrew
City Hall
Horsman and
Bredeson
Chas. Anderson
Phi
Perrine
Axman
Lay
Jing Westrumite
Jersey Street
Idleman of
Portland
Westramite
Hill
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Potter
Congressional
Long ‘Don
China
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Portland Commercial Club
Masonic Temple
Greater Gt Johns
Council Proceedings
J. Et
North Jersey Street
McCann
KR. W. McKeon
West Charleston Street
Valentine
Hills
Mack
Couch
Perring
McMinnville
Andrew
Seo
Pertine
Hredeson
Sec. Perrine
Nere
Valentine and
Davis
Ivanhoe — Street
Wits
Richmond
Cuttin
Sue
Davin
Crawford St
Molison Street
Portland Boulevard
Kellogg Street
Marlington
Chicago
Fessenden
St. Eeave
HL. Cochran
Jacol Hahn & Co
K. Majeske
Swan
Muck
Wheelock & Co
St. Johns Land and Gravel Co
T. H. Cochran
Huchanan Street
Pha
Kal
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