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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
1
The Jersey Street paving contract for Westrimite is set for award by month’s end with a ninety day completion window. Proponents highlight Westrimite’s superiority over persistent octopus opposition, while critics claim tactics aimed to hinder the project.
City council investigators find sewer conditions less severe than first claimed. Irregularities noted in water use and tamping, tin used to fix a bell during setting, later removed. Some tunnels used freely, but engineer says such use is permissible elsewhere. With remedial actions, the sewer should be satisfactory upon completion.
A local discussion explains why a daily paper in St Johns is not yet feasible. The author cites high publishing costs, uncertain advertising revenue, and 67 percent failure rates for country dailies. Subscriptions rarely cover delivery and paper costs, delaying any daily launch until profits are assured.
Portland voters are urged to imagine leading a great corporation and decide on borrowing for a bridge auditorium jail park and garbage system while warned not to exceed debt. Oregonian notes risk and calls for prudence amid multiple local business ownership changes and social events. The Hendricks hardware turnover is described and the Boyles Lady Orchestra announces a dance at Bickner hall with invitations issued.
Young people and little ones presented a Mothers Day program at the Christian church tabernacle on Sunday evening. Highlights included an address of welcome by Carrie nne, a solo by Mrs Keeler, a quartet, and a standout recitation by a young boy on Mother and the world. Each mother received a postcard featuring a white carnation and the toast The best of all Our Mothers.
A letter from a property owner questions council plans to cut the police force for the current year. He argues that four officers are needed to cover both business and outlying districts, citing frequent calls and the risk of reduced public safety in St Johns. He urges borrowing rather than relying on cuts.
Robert Johnson of Willamette boulevard, a police officer on sick leave, remains in a fragile state after liver surgery at St. Vincent hospital. Known for his fitness and dedication, he has friends hoping for a swift recovery and return to duty. A rock was thrown through a window on Geo. C. Carhart’s first floor, near Buchanan street, threatening serious injury. the act is condemned and the culprit should be punished to prevent repetition.
A social evening at the Brown residence featured instrumental and vocal music followed by a candy themed supper. Guests penned four line poems as favors and readings, with many verses praising the host and the enjoyable gathering.
James Johns High School sent representatives to the state athletic meet at the University of Oregon in Eugene on May 12. Magone won a point by placing second in the high jump, while Pike Smith reached the 440 yard final but did not medal. Rain and a heavy field hampered performances, yet the experience benefited track prospects and confidence for future contests. The event marked the department’s first state meet and suggested growing success for James Johns athletics.
During the past week nearly two volumes were deeded to the library and patrons are urged to browse or request from the central library. Average daily circulation reached 9214 with a high of 120 copies in one day, up 13 from last week. Eight Shakespeare performances will be staged next week in Portland, and readers are asked to order extra copies early. Two reading tables, a dozen children’s chairs and window boxes with plants add to the room’s convenience and attractiveness, notes librarian Mable Randall Lisa.
Permits issued for dwellings on Kellogg, Jersey, and Tyler streets with various owners and costs. A preliminary competitive physical and mental examination is set for 9 am Saturday May 27 at Lincoln High School, Portland, Ore, under Superintendent Franklein for naval midshipman appointment through Congressman Lafferty. Lafferty will select top general averages for final Naval Academy test on June 20.
The weekly council meeting drew a full chamber as aldermen debated granting a sidetrack franchise to the OW RR and N Co, with opponents citing no local benefit. Engineers were tasked to prepare data for East Tyler and Jersey Street improvements while several sidewalk and paving items and fire protection upgrades moved forward.
Tom Richardson from Baltimore reports a new campaign to lure Americans to see their own country before visiting Europe. A big celebration is planned June 25 27 to promote the idea with hopes Oregon can attract one percent of the East's travelers to boost state population. Local leaders urge unity and patriotism to make the convention one of the greatest, urging support for the Telegraph-Herald evening paper.
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