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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
4
Letter to the editor denounces local option advocates as prohibitionists in disguise. The writer cites arguments about census data and economic harm, contending the real goal is state prohibition in 1910, and warns that local options now pave the way for statewide ban.
New Berry Hallock and C D Edwards of the Portland Basket and Handle company unveil a folding berry hallock. Shipped in the flat, it assembles for crate filling, eliminating double bottoms used to cheat counts. Edwards to Hood River to drum up trials this year then mass supply if proven.
The St Johns Apostles beat the Pioneers 9 to 1 at Vancouver as Wakefield pitched well but his teammates erred, complaints over errors and rain pausing play marked the game. Hood River maintains a sturdy roof while fans watch a circus float contest near a nearly fireproof building and a Miss Maggie leads a household procession.
School shows 19 percent days taught, attendance and absence counts, 195 percent late occurrences, 74 pupils neither absent nor late. Average daily attendance 164.3, overall attendance 93.8 percent. Parent and school board visits noted. Last month remaining pupils: girls 72, boys 89. Enrollment this month: girls 86, boys 106. Increase in enrollment: girls and boys 20. Principal Chana A Boss.
Notice states the partnership between D. G. Mossman and E. G. Sites, blacksmith, on South Ivanhoe street, is dissolved. Mossman will continue the business, collect all debts, and pay all bills.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the recorder of the city of St Johns Oregon until 4 o clock June 9 1908 for sale at par and accrued interest of bonds issued by authority of Ordinance 374 of the city council approved April 7 bearing interest at 6 20 per cent per annum payable semi annually. Principal and interest payable in kind. Bonds are one hundred dollars each and purchase is for river front lots in the East Ward addition to St Johns. The city reserves the right to reject any bid. Died at St Johns Oregon May 19 22 1908. Recorder.
Notice to advertisers from 8 Union Depot Portland regarding mail schedule and arrivals, with unclear routes and times. Includes references to east ride, Chicago connections, and aMisspelled names such as A. Gee and Lanre Vet Sie TEP. Indicates a schedule note for mail arriving at St Johns around 7:00 to 7:20 p.m.
A teacher compiles curious eighth grade exam answers showing misunderstandings about American history and civics. Responses reveal beliefs on Maryland governance, Georgia plantations, self-government, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania, and misstatements about figures Burgoyne, Arnold, Paul Jones, Cornwallis, and Lafayatte.
The St Johns building permits report higher valuations and more permits this year as weather improves. Last year the first four months issued 23 permits with $43,200 valuation, while this year they issued 23 with $59,900 valuation. Officials predict a record breaking building season ahead.
Unpreparedness for war is a national trait says the piece urging economy in Congress and small arms armory spending. It argues trained citizen soldiers are the best hope to defend the country and urges votes for measures funding training of young men.
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