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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
4
An article outlines meteoroids as mineral masses racing through space that burn up or reach earth as meteorites. It mentions historic falls at Zanzibar and Wold Newton, and notes ancient observations including a 1705 event with a farm servant struck by ejecta.
An 19th century diary note by the late Duke of Beaufort describes a hunting scene. Hounds drive to a wall, one hound misses the scent, and the fox may have turned under the wall while Bachelor signals with a wave.
A teacher questions a boy named Tommy about not removing his hat. He explains he wore his brother’s hat, not his own, when he passed yesterday, prompting a corrective lesson.
A local brief notes the Central Market imposed new charges affecting meat and produce sales. Officials indicate fees may influence Milore Pilled and family trade, with merchants weighing impact on prices and availability.
A collage of sensational snippets features a boastful crocodile lore from the Nile, a Broadway conductor tale about a hurried wife, a widow surviving her husband’s death, and a London Tit-Bits humor vignette. The items mix natural history with urban anecdotes and social jests.
A patient named Nellarine suffers both sore throat and stomach pain and clashes with a doctor over treatment. The physician insists on a strong remedy while the patient asks for something sweet for his throat, leading to a sharp exchange about priorities.
A testimonial touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a quick remedy for rheumatism sprains contracted muscles and chest pains. The ad notes it is within reach of all and advocates its long standing family use. Sold by St Johns Drug.
Local notices list service times and pastors for Baptist, Methodist, Epworth League, Catholic, Episcopal, Evangelical, Congregational, and German Baptist churches. Regular Sunday school, sermons, youth activities, and holiday schedules are shown across churches in University Park and Portsmouth Station.
Public interest grows as Life Insurance Muddle sparks thought on health. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup gains praise for coughs influenza bronchitis and pulmonary troubles. St Johns Drug Store sells 25¢ and 1.00 versions, inviting shoppers to join the health movement.
Notice that SHMKAMAN COCHRAN will apply to the County Court of Multnomah County for a license to sell spirits malt and vinous liquors for six months from May 7, 1907 at 9:00 a.m. and will present a panel to the court on that date.
A local petition from Linn ton precinct Multnomah county Oregon asks the county legislature to grant a six month pension for Ahern Cochran starting May 7. The document lists numerous signers including John Kreita Treehee and Krueger among others urging action.
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