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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
4
A long prose fragment discusses the crow and its role in nature. It notes the bird as a scavenger affecting crops and soil health, and contrasts its presence with seasonal change from summer to autumn. The tone resembles a nature essay in Larjer’s Magazine.
A fragment describes the nightingale’s song during nest building and mating, then shifts to a Cincinnati Commercial Tribune anecdote about two laborers arguing over work and one man exaggerating his influence, ending with a punch line about “two men up there.”
A discussion contrasts a powered watercraft with a traditional push paddle board for long sea distances and easier handling. Claims favor the powered craft for balance, undercurrent control, and easier mastery, while noting the paddle board requires effort but offers a different riding experience.
The readable fragments reference Tennyson and the theme of deafness, with garbled phrases about war, nerves, and cures. The text mixes partial titles, quoted lines, and stray terms, yielding no coherent event or clear subject to summarize beyond a rough literary fragment about sound, pain, and perception.
A disrupted Melbourne concert turned contentious as labor and management clashed over a contract. The conductor announced the performance halted after heated exchanges, apologizing to the audience and dissolving the evening’s program.
A Farm and Wireside contributor warns of alarming farm fire risks and offers practical safety tips. He cites smoking near buildings, lantern handling after dark, cleaning burners, ventilating and preventing leaks, plus advice on lantern care to reduce ignition chances.
Philadelphia Press details the Washington landmark with measurements of its dome height and diameter, rotunda dimensions, and facade scale. The article covers the Capitol’s east façade, dome materials, and structural components along with specific inch and foot figures.
A historical note argues against astrology linking planets and the moon to Earth's weather. It cites heat, evaporation, and atmospheric moisture as the true drivers, noting measurements show negligible planetary influence and no consistent weather pattern with celestial positions. It references scattered periodical excerpts and jokes from various sources to illustrate the era’s discourse.
A listing of legal blanks offered for sale appears to include deeds quitclaim mortgages contracts for sale of realty leases and related forms. Additional blanks may be added as demand grows.
Proposals for Pittsburg Street improvement from Crawton north line to ferry slip must be received by May 25 1916 at 4 pm at the city recorder office St Johns. Bid per ordinance 660 with $4950.20 estimate. Proposals must include certified check equal to 10 percent of bid. Right to reject proposals reserved. E Dunsmore city recorder. Published May 7 14 21, 1916.
City of St Johns invites sealed bids for improving 8 Ivanhoe Street from Barlingtor line to Richmond Street under ordinance 601. Engineer's estimate 1879.78. Bids per printed blanks. must complete by May 30. Sealed bids to Mayor's office. right to reject. Publication May 7 1915.
The administrator announces a public sale on Thursday May 27 at 2 pm for cash of Lots 6 and 6 Block 6 Point View adjoining the city of Bi Janne, property of Anna Weslund deceased. Sale held on the premises. L Snow attorney for administrator. Published in the St John Review April 30 May 7 14 21 1915.
Local ad solicits Pied and family Selicites at St Johns offering choice meats. Attorney T Parker, with rooms 7 and 6 in the Holbrook Building at St Johns, is listed in association with the notice.
Charles Hamlin Massey estate probate proceedings in Multnomah County Oregon name A Massey as administratrix. All heirs with claims must present them to Geeslin and Sever attorneys at 1026 Chamber of Commerce Portland within six months of first publication dated May 23 1915. Last publication May 21 1915.
Announcement requests that any advertisement changes reach the office by Wednesday at 3 pm. The message emphasizes timely submission and asks the recipient to remember and save the instruction for future reference.
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