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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
2
The St Johns Review reports on local business, advertising, and civic matters. It urges readers to support merchants, notes an Expo plan for 1920, and details proposed street extensions and bridge projects with official processes and deadlines. It includes notices for strawberry pickers and local ads.
The Portland Journal prints a jagged notice about capturing an unnamed culprit and questions whether modern slang and talks undermine American education. A reader voice laments youth language and contemplates future national intellect. Also, a Ladies' Aid event at Papiiot church is announced for Friday May 28 with a program and refreshments.
The city of St Johns appoints Parcel Hill Charlie Linguist and HM Cochran as disinterested viewers to inspect the proposed Richmond street extension, assess damages, and determine compensation. They will meet May 23, 1900 at 2:30 PM at the city recorder's office and be sworn to discharge duties.
Resolution of the city appoints A M Stearns H W Bonham and K C Couch as viewers to assess damages and benefits from widening Buchanan Street in St Johns. They will meet May 19 1909 at 2 30 PM at the city recorder’s office and take oaths to perform duties.
The city council adopts a resolution to alter Fessenden Street from Jersey Street to the Willamette River. The change adds a six foot strip of land, increases width from 60 to 70 feet, and orders the city engineer to survey, plot, and report within twenty days, with the plan filed by the city recorder.
The piece notes new meat markets opening in St Johns while trade climbs. It argues buyers seek quality over price, stating many cannot afford cheap meat and that the trade grows as markets cater to a class satisfied with superior cuts rather than poor meat.
Bitgood & Cole promotes low prices on first class meat while warning customers that inferior meat fails to satisfy. Watering rules limit use to early morning and evening hours with advance payment. violations will trigger shut off. Stated by St. John’s Water Works and Lighting Co. Superintendent P. M. Bollefwen.
Sealed proposals will be received until 4 pm May 28 2009 for lease of the new St Johns City Dock dimensions 120 by 640 feet 440 feet enclosed ride to be accompanied by a 500 dollar certified check payable to the city of St Johns Oregon bidders must enter into good faith occupancy within 30 days of bid acceptance. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and re advertise. A M Ewson Recorder May 14 21 28 1000
The notice explains that choosing first class stock over cheap material preserves customer satisfaction and repeat business. It sets a policy: charges apply per line for paid notices such as cards of thanks and resolutions, while free events like church or lodge entertainments are printed without charge, to help readers understand the shop’s rule.
Schedule data for Union Depot Portland lists train numbers and departure times. Includes Chicago Special leaves 9 15 p m and other trains with arrival times from morning to evening. East Side and West Side departures show multiple morning times.
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