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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
2
The piece laments the Lusitania sinking as a tragedy and reflects on war and civilian loss. It also critiques local tax collection timing in St Johns, noting annual levy around $100,000 and urging reform to avoid high interest penalties and banked funds idle until needed.
A reflective poem on dying with dignity and simple farewell contrasts with wartime rhetoric about universal hatred and the futility of war. It critiques mass hatred, urges faithful friendship, and laments distorted calls for glory while a broader commentary condemns aggressive wars and national bluster.
Activity rises in St Johns with Portland Manufacturing upgrading its Richmond street plant and a $400,000 eastern enterprise advancing well. Port of Portland completes dry dock alterations nearing $35,000, Star Sand Co to add a $40,000 dock. East Side club earns US government interest to survey and cost estimates for Columbia Slough dredging, aiming for early merchant work. Street projects and repairs flourish, signaling a bright Northwest future as Europe seeks peace.
The Christian Church invites the public to hear a new minister and enjoy special music by local choirs. Mother’s Day services on May 23 will feature the girls of the Sunday School in the morning. The Mothers Day benediction carnations were given last Sunday. The Sunday School workers conference met Tuesday with about 250 attendees. The church plans Thursday night programs and a prayer meeting noted by Mrs. B. W. Coffey. Lent services move to 7 PM.
The Sells Floto Circus and Buffalo Bill's Original Wild West arrive in Portland for two days of exhibitions on May 24 and 25 with rich features. Buffalo Bill Cody and Rosa Rosalind lead a large troupe including lions, elephants, and performers, in two shows daily at 2:15 PM and 8:15 PM. Admission remains 25 cents, with doors opening an hour before showtime.
A fragmented advertorial urges shoppers to switch to better groceries with reliable brands and guaranteed quality. It promotes trying new suppliers, mentioning contact by phone, and emphasizes timely changes as the month begins.
In Multnomah County Oregon the Executor Henry Luiten notifies of filing of final account in the matter of Jacob Luiten deceased Judge T J Cleeton sets hearing for Tuesday June 15 1915 at 9 15 am in the County Court Multnomah County Hearing to hear objections and settlement status Perry C Stroud attorney dated May 15 1915 first publication May 15 1915 last publication June 18 1915
Notice details an ordinance assessing the cost of improving Onw street from Columbia Blvd to Smith Avenue at 249.49 dollars. It levies the assessment on all parcels within the district, filed May 12, 1915, due at the recorder’s office in St Johns Oregon, with interest after June if unpaid, and steps for collection by sale as provided by city charter. RE DUNSMORE City Recorder. Published in the St Johns Review May 14 and 21, 1916.
The city of St Johns adopts an ordinance to widen a street from Columbia Boulevard north to Smith Avenue and to assess property for the improvement. The total assessment is set at 240.20 with specific lots assigned, and the city recorder is ordered to enter the assessment in the city liens docket and publish notice as required by charter. The ordinance passed May 15, 1915, and mayor A A Muck signed it.
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