Banquet of St Johns Club Hosts City Officials
The St Johns Commercial Club held a Monday evening banquet for city officials, with Mrs. Miller in charge of service and music by Mrs. Weinberger and local players. Guests included town leaders and a turnout of 36 banqueters. Speakers urged improvements from Willamette boulevard to river dredging, fire equipment upgrades, and a public playground, while praising civic cooperation and plans for county highway work.
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St. Johns
Pennell
K. ©. Couch
RB. G. Brand
Swift
Peene Hi
Nolta
Columbia River
S. Shepard
Fhes
P. C. Stroud
Minke
Kenton
Portland
Gatzmyer
Willamette Boulevard
Bredeson
Munson, Wright
Vincent
Spiri
C. H. Boyd
H. B. Pennell
J. E. Hiller
Hredexon
Ben R. Vardaman
Des Moines
Iowa
Carbondale
Vardaman
St.Johns
Wanted workers for Good Housekeeping territory
Advertisement seeking active man and woman for a special sales plan with exclusive territory in St Johns and surrounding area in connection with Good Housekeeping Magazine. No experience needed. Liberal salary and generous commission. Write Hoccleeping Melesine 381 eeping Magazine Fourth avenue New York.
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St. Johns
Fourth Avenue
New York
The Alien Law and the World Race Question
A long reflection on the California Anti Alien Land Law framing it as a global race issue. It contrasts Japanese and other Oriental groups with Caucasian democracy, arguing that immigration and intermingling threaten social and political solidarity. The piece calls for cautious policy reflecting racial distinctions and national interests.
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Colliers
California
ReneeNie
United States
New Zealand
Japan
Pacific Coast
Washington
Tokyo
Peking
Calcutta
Delhi
Melbourne
Sydney
Cape Town
Johannesburg
New York
London
Con
Gexhalin
Manchuria
Pew Jan
Cabenaion
Jumbers
Santo Domingo
Hayti
China
Hindustan
Fourth of July Jubilee With Races And Attractions
The fire department stages a large Fourth of July celebration with two brass bands, dancing all day, a “Slide for Life” act, and numerous races and prizes including cash events, a pie eating contest, and obstacle races. An African American–Japanese race policy debate precedes these events, urging immigration limits to avoid future conflict.
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Uleh
Arnold
Iy Beth
Freus
Notice to property owners on water main duties
All property owners who were obliged to lay any water main before service was rendered are asked to notify City Attorney C. J. Gatzmyer in the McDonald Building.
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C. J. Gatzmyer
McDonald Building
Men's Meeting at the Coupees Church Ably Attended
A well attended Sunday evening service at the Coupees church featured a YMCA based program. Mr. Hollis delivered an engaging and instructive talk on the evening’s topic, fitting the occasion and well received by all attendees.
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Coupees
Hollis
Battle Creek Color Plan Aims to Beautify City Streets
A clever scheme spreads from C W Post prize ideas to Battle Creek Mich streets. Neighborhoods will plant colored flowers along curbs to designate streets with distinct hues. Prizes in cash will reward the most beautiful two block stretches as residents join a city beautification effort.
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St. Johns
Christian Science Monitor
Battle Creek
Mich
C. W. Post
Orchard Avenue
Henry
Garrison Avenue
Battle Creek Horticultural Society
City weeds to be cut. costs assessed on property
Important Notice from St Johns dated May 20 1913 states that from June 5 1918 all weeds brush or thistles growing on streets will be cut by the City and the cost assessed against the property as provided by ordinance No 186. Chief of Police C W Allen signs the notice urging civic action.
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St. Johns
St. Johns Pere
City of
C. W. Allen
City Council Hears Legal Aid Plan And Street Improvements
The council debated securing further legal counsel, considering attorney Stroud at 200 dollars and potential fees if the city prevailed. A committee reported progress, while other items included purchasing the Smith block for 1650 dollars, funding street and sidewalk works, appointing viewers for condemnation, and directing removal of an unsightly Tufts building portion. Concrete lawn rollers were offered for sale locally.
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Gatemyer
Portland
Stroud
Ale ' Vat Corporation
Fenne
Posacseen
Wade Mackey
Clement Church
Ferry
Smith
Burlington Street
Willamette Boulevard
Boulsevard
Richmond
Staith Avenue
Fessenden
Jersey
Smith Lavenué
Ft Chipman
Gilbert Goodhue
F. W. Valentine
Horr Street
Central
Smith Avenues
Enharpee
Hrichmo Burlington
Itherty
Willanette Boulevard
Supreme Court
Central ‘S Avenue
Pr Streets
Tufts
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