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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
2
A St Johns Review column reviews late 19th century Portland events. It notes Rushlight's Republican nomination for mayor, debates Redlight alliance, and reflects on humanity, charity, and public appeals. A stage actress injured on rail property is aided by railway funds, prompting questions about charity fairness amid a starving orphan and public fund appeals.
The St Johns library reports adult and juvenile circulation, with many books checked out in one day and seventeen periodicals kept on file in the reading room. Donations have expanded access, and the librarian Mable Rundall notes German and French materials may soon be available. Ed. urges readers to maximize participation and time with the resources.
FF P Dernxun cashier Svivastan Periinson president AJ R Jonas vice president B Russtit assistant cashier noted in the financial ledger.
An ordinance for the City of St Johns Oregon declaring the cost of improving Jersey Street from Richmond to Fessenden, except parts already accepted, and assessing benefited property. It directs entering the assessment in the city docket, with publication as required by charter. The document outlines the assessment roll and district boundaries and authorizes collection.
City of St John approves street grade changes from Fessenden to Burlington and leveled improvements on Pillavote street with 6 foot cement walk curbs gutters and crosswalks. Project funded by local assessment district, cost to parish property benefiting, plans by city engineer, May 12 publication in St Johns Review.
Sealed proposals for concrete street work in St. Johns will be received by the city clerk at City Hall by May 4. The project covers Hart surface pavement on Jero n streets from Catlin to Richmond, item No 377. Engineer’s estimate is 29813 dollars. Bids must be on city printed blanks available at the Recorder’s office. a certified check or bid bond is required. right to reject any and all bids reserved. Published in the St. Johns Review May 20.
City of St Johns proposes grading Portland Boulevard from Thompson Street to Truce Street with a 6 foot sidewalk and curb on both sides, concrete center stripe, and macadam surface. Engineer to supervise. local assessment set at 11,201.98 dollars. plans approved per city charter. Published May 12 and 19.
Classified ad promotes a homestead near ear line HO street with double walls and papered walls for 725 dollars. Cash payment 25, balance 10 monthly at 7 percent interest. barbed wire fence and property details included. Also promotes Ballard’s Snow Liniment sold by St Johns Pharmacy.
A promotional notice for a practical collection of medical formulas aimed at unprofessional readers. It emphasizes simple remedies, excludes internal or serious treatments, and offers free copies to households in St Johns. Weekly sample formulas are promised, with a wart-removing formula and a liniment listed as examples.
A compact weekly listing shows assorted patent medicines and tonics with prices. Products include Grape Juice, Catarrh Cures, Digestive aids, tonics, pills, and tonics from brands like Quaker Herbs, Sanfor ds, Moffats, and Listerine. Items note prices from 6 to 75 cents and occasional dollar amounts, reflecting a broad pharmacy catalog.
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