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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
1
A fragmentary manuscript argues that Noah was the era’s supreme astronomer, predicting a comet passing between earth and sun would tilt the poles. The author links biblical flood mechanics to gravity, tides, arks, and a distant future catastrophe involving polar shifts and mass extinction.
A late Sunday ball game between Sall wood club and Peninsula at Portsmouth grounds ended in a squabble. Washington player Washboro clashed with fans, receiving harsh blows as the match halted in the sixth with Bellwood leading 4 to 2.
W. T. Alford a Salem born painter was burned to death last Friday afternoon when a roof fire at the Oregon Wood Distillery near Whitwood Court station caught his soaked clothing in flammable graphite. Despite a rope to keep from falling and help from co workers including Harvel Faunelson the blaze spread as a spark from the smokestack ignited his liquid coated garments. Firefighters and Dr S. M. Mann treated him at the scene and at Good Samaritan hospital before he died. Remains sent to Salem for burial.
A short reflection urges readers to thank the paper for quiet days with no disasters or deaths, noting that absence of misfortune in the city is itself a reason for gratitude and consideration for neighbors.
Receipts show cattle 1329, calves 8, hogs 3362, sheep 4126, and horves 5. Cattle market remains strong with demand outpacing supply. California cattle and sheep dominate receipts to bonding yards. quality supports high prices as the market stubbornly holds firm despite easing highs.
A fragment notes an appreciative lecture on tuberculosis by Dr. Albert Carey. The piece mentions warning about dread disease and remedies, audiences and seating, and a call by the W. C. T. U. The text also references Portland Manufacturing Co and Richmond Street as locations or affiliations.
A Mosier Mosier Valley visit shows strong strawberry harvest prospects 4.00 to 4.50 per crate. About 500 residents from Portland Hood River Mosier and The Dalles attend a Good Roads banquet with Judge Webster and Pam Richardson. The scene highlights rapid local development, thriving orchards and community enthusiasm for infrastructure.
The city issued permits numbered 64 through 68 for local construction and improvement projects. J H Crook is authorized to build a dwelling on John Street for Mrs P T Smith at a stated cost. John Struttle plans a dwelling between Hartman and ENPHOR streets. G B Darpwith will alter a dwelling on Columbia Boulevard. T H Cochran to enlarge a barn on Hayes Street. Bickford and Tennant to construct a church basement on Johns Street. St Johns Sand and Gravel Co to erect a warehouse on Fessenden Street.
For sale a new four room house on Burr street and Portland boulevard with modern features. Part cash, balance on easy terms. Best buy in St. Nokes. Call 508 Teray Street or review for sale or exchange. 160 acres wheat land near Wasco Oregon 314 miles from O R N Ry fields.
An advertisement invites residents to call for dyeing services across the city. It promises guaranteed workmanship and offers a phone contact phrased with unusual brand words and stylized phrasing.
The city council opened proceedings on installing an arc light at New Yorke and Leonard streets and accepted the petition. A Studebaker street sprinkler costing 304 dollars was recommended, with the mayor to negotiate for the water wagon. Property owners and the Portland Railway discuss funding and rights for street improvements along Fessenden street and the railway right of way. The fire department requested use of Ivanhoe street for a July 4th race, with proceeds to fund a Jubilee. The bell tower project faced controversy and was settled as an error of judgment. Bills totaling 3530.70 were approved and the Burlington street sewer construction was adopted.
Citizens discuss the upcoming postmaster vacancy in St Johns as term limits approach on July 1. Multiple candidates including J J Monahan, Rev C P Gates, Geo M, and incumbent F W Valentine attract support. petitions to Congressman Ellis intensify debates. Rev Gates denies plans to leave ministry.
Dobie and Glover used two bottles wrapped to resemble a field glass to view a scheduled comet. As bottles held above the eyes, the sun was briefly blocked and water poured, creating a harmless joke that sparked laughter rather than anger among onlookers.
An advice piece compares books to friends, praising good volumes as constant, helpful companions while warning that bad books may lie and corrupt character. It also advertises various books and a local bank loan notice, noting a land sale offer and a bouquet received from a comrade.
The notice advertises paying for vacant lots, cash for tamall homes, and wood sales by Mc Kinney & Davis. It lists 10,000 cords of slab wood delivered and sawed at $4.00 per cord. Orders may be left with H. Brunson the wood saw man, phone Jersey 522.
At the Congregational church corner Ivanhoe and Richmond, the usual Sunday service will be preached by pastor G. W. Nelson. The notice invites congregants to attend the regular morning and evening gatherings as part of the church schedule.
The Mulligan Club organized May 1, 1910 in St. Johns arranged a Sunday excursion by a gas boat up the Columbia River on the Oregon side to a landing 12 miles above the Vancouver bridge. They served beefsteak mutton coffee and tea while discussing topics including creation. The event included photos, a hearty repast, rescuer heroism, and a recommendation of the Argosy river craft for future excursions.
Work for Greater St Johns offers a sales row featuring a fifty dollar course to the Scranton International Correspondence School at 20 percent discount with payment terms. Conkey's lice powder and Poultry Book offered by mail for poultry raisers. Next month vacation prompts focus on economy and time deposits.
Dr Byerlee made a business trip to Mosier last Saturday. St Johns Sand and Gravel erecting a warehouse on Fessenden street. Thos Cochran enlarging his barn on Hayes and Richmond. Calef Bros St Johns are agency for East Side Funeral Directors. Born to Prank Irwin a 1 lb girl on Brunswick. Living Pictures from Lotyg fellow at Bickner hall tonight. High school building nearly complete. Friesenfidl relatives moving to Kala Wash. Remember the firemen’s dance tomorrow night. Evangelical church erecting a cement basement and new doorway. Memorial Day program to be set at the regular O. B meeting. High school ball team beat Hatacuda 9 to 0. Jerome Whistler captain. Pacific Coast Rescue Society seeks volunteers for tag day June 4. Faulkner now runs Portland Journal service. Fire department ball team lost to Linnton 7 to 5. Wanted: young man to learn printers trade at this office.
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