Sunday Library Hours and New Books at Oregon Town
The library offers Sunday access from 2 30 to 6 30 PM with Oregonian Journal periodicals and hundreds of books. Miss Ichwell will assist. requests from central library arrive Wednesday evening. New books include Oregon Blue Book 1913 1914 and Bain The Last King of Poland with historical notes on Delhi and India.
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Oregonian and Journal
Central Library
Oregon
Secretary of State
State of Kins
Huntingdon
Bain
Poland
Stanislaus Poniatowski
Finnewore
Delhi
Dar- Saar
Common Sense on Railroad Rates in Oregon Editorial
The piece argues transportation costs rise with materials and labor, urging fair regulation of rail fares. It notes railways must earn profits to survive and supports the Portland citizens’ petition to the railroad commission against rate cuts on interurban trolley systems, citing common sense and justice.
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Ang
Railroad Commission of Oregon
Oregon
Portland
San Francisco Chronicle
Oregon leads in dry farming display at Tulsa show
Tillman Renter of Madras entered a $750 exhibit at the Dry Farming Congress in Tulsa highlighting dry farming crops grasses and vegetables. Oregon’s entry competed with Canada South America Australia and others for top prizes while a Jersey heifer shown by Darren Stump earned a sweepstakes award at the Chicago Dairy Show. Oregon aims to shine at the Chicago Land Show with what is hoped to be its best ever exhibit and a strong third place finish in the series.
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Oregon
Tillman Renter
Madras
Tulsa
Okeyon
Coaliee
Canada
South America
Australia
Great Northern and
Northern Pacific Railways
Chicago
What befell me on this vacation jaunt author notes
The narrator reflects that the new Around the World piece by the same author may harbor no harrowing adventure though he has traveled extensively. He describes trekking a thousand miles on foot and double that by third class rail across the Iberian Peninsula, mingling with the masses, suggesting fresh facts and impressions for readers.
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Iberian Peninsula
Hood River grower forecasts celery loss and profits on crops
A Hood River area grower plans to harvest one acre of celery west of the city but expects to gain less than $2,000 from his crop. He is also raising tomatoes and peppers, which he says are highly profitable crops.
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Hood River
Portland gas plant begins operation on St. Johns
The Portland Coke and Gas Plant, a $1 250 000 facility built over two years, started October 26 west of St Johns on the St Helens road. The seven-building complex sits on a ten acre site raised 17 feet above low river water. Gas made from California crude oil is heated to 100 degrees, producing hydrogen rich gas with lamp black byproduct briquettes. The gas passes through iron oxide to remove sulfur impurities, then is measured at the station, stored, and piped to the city system through a 16 inch line.
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Portland
St. Johns
St. Helens
California
Fair Chance for Tariff Bill Underwood Law Debate
The new tariff bill, signed by the Democratic President, marks a Democratic initiative revealing benefits for many and a challenge for opponents. It removes duties on tea, coffee, salt, eggs, milk, cream, wheat, potatoes, and flour, aiming to ease family budgets while business shows no major fear of disruption. The trial of the Underwood law is seen as a test of the Democratic party.
A Mother’s Dream and a Son’s Early Path to Fame
A mother prays over her child's bed for honor and virtue as a father guides his infant tongue and shares pursuits. Years pass and the youth grows. the narrative reflects on truth, greatness, and worldly love as the son, Walt Mason, enters adulthood with a painterly share of life.
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Merscoloria Pound
Shanra Bipa
Walt ‘Mason
Building Permits No 46 To Will Place to erect
Permit notice lists construction at Snelling cocianess street between Buchanan streets. Project expected cost 500 dollars. Permit issued for building works and property development in the area.
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Snelling Cocianess Street
Buchanan Streets
St Johns Council Adopts Agenda Despite Holiday Meeting
City council met after a holiday and adjourned to Wednesday night with full attendance. Petitions for street lights at Meyera Swenson Oregonian Astor and related streets referred to water and light committee. Kellogg complains of a pool of stagnant water on Polk and Willamette, referred to engineer. Fire commission report noted visits to Salem Albany Vancouver and price comparisons. Red den chief claims cheaper engine. Engineer notes possible $1100 excess on hard surfacing Columbia boulevard and delay to secure Polk street improvement. Quarterly treasurer balance $1267.40. First National Bank awarded $8570.70 in improvement bonds. Ordinances passed on North Leonard street improvement cost and OWRN Co franchise for Brad ford street sidetrack. Alderman Munson warns against sidewalk grass. action to be taken per ordinances. OWRN Co asked to repair panic between Bradt tracks. hydrant requested at Polk Seneca referred to committee. Majeske notes dangerous North Jersey sidewalks. owner damages ruled to rest on property owners. Special election motion for $40,000 park bonds discussed. option search and tract selection to follow. Bills allowed including police and fire inspection expenses.
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St. Johns
Meyera
Swenson
Oregonian
Astor
Swift
Water and Light Committee
W. S. Kellogg
Polk and Willamette Boulevard
Fire Commission
Salem
Albany
Vancouver
Wash
Anc
Burson
Redding
Cal
Columbia Boulevard
Portland
Polk Street
St. Johns Heights Addition
Fessenden Street
First National Bank
North Leonard Street
St. Johns Avenue
Bruce Streets
O. W. R. and
N. Co
Bradford Street
Alta
Philadelphia
Munson
City Recorder and Chief Office
Bradt Street
Recorder
Waldref
Polk and
Seneca Streets
Karl Majeske
North Jersey
Gatsmyer
Vincent
Edison
Philia Street
Martin
John Goodman
C. W. Allen
Pacific Ban
Portland's New Uniform Street Plan Outlined for 50 to 100 Foot Roadways
The Portland public works department proposes standardized street widths and features for future projects. Details cover 50 to 100 foot rights of way, including sidewalks, parking and center spaces, with variations for residential and business districts. Also lists city expenditures and suppliers totaling 327.08 with names like St Johns Review and Pacific Tel Co.
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Portland
City Public Works Department
Nila
Trafic
Bnoulevard
St. Johns
Exchange remarks on recruitment and wages
A speaker asserts a man can hire a woman for life within hours at a weekly wage while two peeks of pears supposedly cover midyear costs. The statement contrasts this with FY wages, implying stark differences in labor value and compensation practices.
Local Election Returns From St Johns Amid Low Female Vote
Voter turnout in St Johns Tuesday about 25 percent with 430 ballots across three precincts. Most measures passed aside from the sterilization bill. detailed precinct tallies list yes and no votes for university funds, sterilization, county attorney act, workers compensation, and bridge bonds across precincts 166 167 157 and 174 with varied results.
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St. Johns
State University Building Repair Fund
University of No
Are Up Against It Commission on Girls Hour Rules
A Dallas item reports that a commission tasked with setting hours and pay for girls under 18 faces broad resistance. Critics say fixed rules cannot fit varied jobs and towns, noting examples from manicurists and small offices where rigid limits hurt both workers and employers.
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Wweven
Dallas
Commission
Dallas Itemixer
Bill Hourne Bill Puts End To Petition Bribery
A proposed measure by Jonathan Hourne Jr would ban offering money or employment to sway signatures for petitions supporting Initiative Referendum or Recall or ballot placement. Violators face fines from 100 to 1000 dollars or 1 month to 1 year in county jail.
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Jonathan Hourne, Jr
Peron
Oregon
Trapping for fur bears bounty sparks active season
Trapping has begun in the surrounding country as fur prices rise. Skunk hides fetch 2 to 3 dollars each with some trappers earning a day’s earnings in a few hours. High school boys trap along streams near Monmouth for spending money. Munkrats and weasels are common but not as valuable as skunk. The skating rink has discontinued business.
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Monmouth
Freshman Swishers join James John high school
The Freshman class at James John grows with Keath and Ferrie Swisher. A recent home game against Camas High was fast and tough, ending 0 0 as James John battled despite being slightly outweighed. Injuries sidelined Oron Lear and John McGregor temporarily. Administrators assigned lineups and noted student lectures by Mr Moore and Dr Zeigler on social hygiene. James John selects Arline Shaw as girls basketball manager and John McGregor as boys basketball manager.
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Keath
Ferrie Swisher
Camas High School
James John
Oman
Oron Lear
John McGregor
Capt
Hiatt
Fe. Smith
Thurmond
Stelet
Oregon City High
Oregon City
Hay
The
Athletic Association
Arline Shaw
Ree Parter
Should Be Protected Perpetually, State Pleads for Pheasants
Chesham Outhonk argues China pheasants should be perpetually protected after years of lawful protection reduced numbers. He cites three years of protection not saving populations and criticizes hunters who misuse the season, urging perpetual safeguards to prevent further declines.
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China
Emma
Lat
Tiia
Caih
Damare Welne
Pateeta
Chesham Outhonk
A Good Conclusion From A Troubled Friendship
A cryptic note recalls friends who loaned money, vanished, or changed. One loaned ten, one later disappeared, another signed a note. The speaker reflects that a trusted ally may have become distant or gone, leaving doubt about their fate and loyalty.
Coffyn to Sing Solo at Ba ist Church Service
F W Coffyn will perform a solo during the evening service titled Ninety and Nine at the Baist church on Sunday. He is noted as a talented singer and expects a good turnout for the performance.
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F. W. Coffyn
Coffyn
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India
Lo Noman
Calcutta
Duhi
Franck
Ker
Ady
County Clerk
L. C
Keer
St. Johns Review
Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co
St.Johns Pharmacy
J. H. Harvey
North Bank Pharmacy
Kilham Stionary Co
Bert Olin
Greater
Jolma
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