University of Oregon appropriation sparks civic debate
Letters from Oregon leaders and citizens urge passage of the 125000 appropriation for the University of Oregon. Advocates contend funds are vital to growth, buildings, labs, and libraries, while opponents warn against diverting state funds from common schools. Signatories include Bishop David H. Moore and James Withycombe among others. The debate centers on state priorities and education’s future.
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Fletcher
Portland
State University
St. Bone
Solomon
Oregon
Madero Solon
Saul of
Tarsus
Ku- Rene
David H. Moore
M, KE. Shurch
A Financial Leech and the Saloon Debate
C P Gates argues the saloon is a moral wrong and financial parasite unworthy of existence. He claims taxes are extorted, crime costs exceed revenue, and local option boosts business elsewhere. He cites bank activity in Corvallis to claim saloon removal increases prosperity.
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First National Bank of
Hell
C. P. Gates
Fiat National Bank of St Johns Authorized to Commence Banking
Treasury Dept announces that the Fiat National Bank of St Johns in Multnomah County Oregon is authorized to commence banking under Section 52169 of the Revised Statutes. Comptroller William B Ridgely signs and seals the official document dated February 28 1908.
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Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
National Bank OF St
William B. Ridgely
Fiat National Bank of
Reeser
Wal B
Ridgely
Currenc
Sealed bids sought for sale of city bonds St Johns Oregon
Notice from the Recorder of St Johns Oregon announces sealed bids due by 4 pm Tuesday June 9 1908 for sale at not less than par plus accrued interest of 120 bonds of 500 each issued under ordinance 174 approved April 24 1908 dated April 1 1908. Bonds run 20 years at 6 percent with semiannual interest payable in US gold at Peninsula Bank St Johns. Bidder must reside in Oregon with right to reject all bids and re advertise.
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St. Johns
Oregon
U. S
Ktcomn
Peninsula Bank
James Johns
Cotherein
Registration of Land Title in Multnomah County
In the Circuit Court of Oregon for Multnomah County the applicant Frank Merrill seeks initial registration of title to numerous lots in Block No. 2 in St Johns. Notice calls on all interested parties to appear by June 1908 to show cause why the registration should not be decreed. Clerk P Fields issues the notice. attorney G A Gee provides defense.
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State of
Oregon
Muir County
Multnomah
Frank Merrill
City of
St. Johns
Multnomah County
Aoe Ieee
Fields
Clerk
Ey A
C. Saith
le Nicholas
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Scranton
Architecture
Pennsylvania
Electrical Engineering
Adison
J. A. Shere
Washington St
Portland, Ore
Portland Railway Light and Power Co
Fist and Alder Streets
St. Johns, Oregon
St. Johns Lumber Co
Theople
J. H. Fletcher
James Withycombe
Oregon Experiment Station
Corvallis
Ore
University of Oregon
E. B. Beagy
Union County
University of Peed
Fred Muller
Board of Trade
State of Oregon
A. Meyers
First State Bank
Future of
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Echo
J.B Kilkenny G. L. Ruts
South Jersey St
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G. A. Gee
H. Greene
Breeden
Comer Third
Washington Streets
Holbrook Lock
Kone
Pacific
Renides
St. Johnn
Henry E. Collier
Holbrook Building
Joseph McChesney, M. D
Orice
Mary Maclachlan
Holbrook
Hayes Street
Scott Bugs
Oscar Devaul
M. D
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Ence
Union Sanisfier
University Park
Smith St. St. Johns, Ore
Mlack
Andy Khrk
Black & Kerr Building Contractors
Pinus and Katt
J. R. Weimer
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Vancouver
Linnton
Portland and Suburban
A. B. Hemstock
University Park Drug Teta
Yas Nea
Sellwood
Laurel Lodge
Jonina
Oddellows Hall
Simmona
N. G
DB. Hotcomb
Knights
Briley
Geo. R. Blackey Macks, RS
Fraternal Brotherhood
W. A. Hall
S.J. Scheiter
Jas. H. Gee
W. E. Godsey
Portsmouth
Holbrook Block
T. P. Ward
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