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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
2
The St Johns Review notes official city publication and local chatter. It previews Portland's upcoming by election as a hot race while discussing fuel costs, local travel ideas, and commentary on politics and religion.
Changed Hands St Johns Meat Market installs a modern electric cash register the first of its kind here. A rebate is offered on every ten dollars of meat purchased for cash with a check pinned as proof. The store claims Portland prices and invites locals to visit and verify the savings.
Petitions seeking a 128000 dollar University of Eugene appropriation rally public support and aim to submit the measure to a referendum. Critics allege procedural tricks by opponents to block voter action while supporters insist the people’s rights and revenue concerns demand a clear vote. The edition also notes local pigeon shooting results and a June 6 1967 public library event in Portland for a naval academy midshipman competitive examination.
The Gun Club met in MWA on Monday evening to elect officers and plan an organized club. President A D McDonall Vice President J Fraser Secretary Geo Epps and Sam Cochran were named. the group aims to build a comfortable clubhouse on their grounds with fencing and traps, and to host Sunday shoots plus weekday meets inviting members and friends.
The city council met last Tuesday with all members present and read the previous minutes. Discussions covered police salary, gas franchise bids, a dumping ground site, building alterations, debris clearance on Jersey street, and the revised charter printing bid.
Letters from readers praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs Halwant Phillips of Marclay Maine reports using it for her two year old Catherine and says the child has thrived since starting the remedy. Another letter recalls a severe cold cured quickly after taking the remedy. The notice notes the remedy is for sale at St Johns Drug Store.
A testimonial style note promotes Herbine as a liver regulator and remedy for constipation dyspepsia malaria chills and liver complaints. It claims rapid relief and cites a Texas seller Mr Co of Rory and St Johns Drug Store as the point of sale. The wife and children reportedly used it for five years with positive results.
St Johns wins again over the Swils in a recent game, extending their league lead. The issue notes local ordinances about gaming devices and public notices, including a May 1907 city approval and bids for sealed proposals in St Johns.
Ordinance 144 grants Home Telephone and Telegraph Company of Portland and successors the right for 25 years to lay underground conduits and wires, erect poles, and operate a telephone and telegraph system in St Johns Oregon. It covers pole rights, conduit rules, supervision, service standards, payments, bond, street restoration, and enforcement provisions with conditions on construction, maintenance, and city oversight.
Visitors to the eastern regions admire abundant blooms with roses and fragrant plants decorating lawns. A Fairfield Nebraska clipping lists Decoration Day flower prices: Peonies one dollar to one dollar twenty five per dozen, Cape Jessamine five to seven cents per blossom, Carnations seventy cents to one dollar per dozen, Roses one dollar to one fifty per dozen, Calla Lily five cents each. One wagon of roses could be bought for the price of a dozen in Fairfield.
Recruitment notice from The Wagoner Co seeking hand ironers at West Coast laundry. Apply at once. Also offering photo enlargements and noting limited remaining days to respond.
An ordinance empowers the city treasurer to appoint a deputy city treasurer and fixes the deputy’s compensation. The deputy will serve under the treasurer, with bonds and duties per the city charter. Passed by the council and approved in May 1967, with the mayor signing.
Small sale ad offers a room and lot with alley for 1600 dollars. Terms 160 down and 20 per month with interest. Located near St Johns one block from car tine and Columbia boulevard. Excellent location and future potential for home ownership.
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