School program delights crowd with varied acts in October show
An October closing program at the grammar school drew 300 pupils who saluted the flag and enjoyed acts from multiple grades. Highlights included Gladys Faber's "Three little bugs in a basket" and "Memory Gems" by the Fourth grade. Horace Moulton's recitation and a calisthenics display showcased student discipline and health, ending with "The Doll's Funeral" recitation by Mildred Holland and a mothers’ meeting report.
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Grammar School
Gladys Faber
Margaret ‘Taylor
Jackie Frost
Jack Frost
Horace Moulton
Lindladys Salmond
Katie Schelter
the Roth
Clara Markham
Ethel Elliott
Daddy
Mildred Holland
Prema
ST JOHNS FINE DRY DOCK DESCRIBED AT PORTLAND HARBOR
The St Johns dry dock at the upper harbor is 476 feet long with 80 feet inside clear, 112 feet outside and capacity to lift any craft here. Built in five sections with ten pontoons, it uses pumps to raise vessels and a glide deck with brackets for securing ships. It is powered by Portland Electric Light and Power Co and its own plant, with a workshop, a crane, and an electric hoist set.
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City of
St. Johns
Portland Electric Light and Power Co
Portland
Jane
Port of Portland
Senpsty
Johnson
Woods of London
Woodford
Japan
Mexico
Melbourne
Australia
George W. Elder
Cancer operation in Portland removes half tongue
Mrs J C Ferrell underwent a lengthy surgery to remove cancer from her mouth. The procedure included removing half her tongue and cutting the right neck to remove lesions near the jugular vein. The surgeon called it the most delicate operation in years but believed it successful and aimed at permanent cure. Mr Ferrell expects to bring her home soon.
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J. C. Ferrell
Portland
Vient
Kerr Captures a Turnip in Nehalem Valley Hunt
A local hunter named Kerr found a huge turnip during a Nehalem valley trek. The vegetable measured 11 inches across, seven inches thick, and 28% inches in girth, weighing about 10.54 pounds. It was grown as a stray variety and not eaten by bears that day.
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Kerr
Nehalem Valley
Longfellow
Jon
Odd Fellows Use the Goat in Oregon Lodge Session
Laurel lodge I, O. O. F held a meeting Monday evening in their ball. Six members received the second degree. A Los Angeles visitor and other guests told stories and shared remarks. The chain gang for Oregon aids members in need, a bright feature of fraternal societies.
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Laurel Lodge I
Los Angeles
Orient
East Side
Chain Gang
Oregon
Odd Fellows
Apple Show Opens in Portland with Hood River Guests
The apple show in Portland opened yesterday and runs until tomorrow night. Dale will attend with his finest offerings, and Hood River friends will also be on site with examples from Besarpenees apple country. Locals can enjoy some of the best apples seen in ages.
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Portland
Dale
Hood River
We Take House Certificates Window Sign Confusion
A fragment states a window sign reading We take house certificates last Friday. The wording hints at possible scams as people rush to claim items or rights. Local readers cautioned to verify legitimacy before engaging with unknown solicitations.
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Taylor
Last of the Tribe Arrives in New Home
Miss Florence Byerlee arrives in St Johns after leaving Hood River to study at Behoke-Walker school starting January. She plans winter wood and garden work, planting fruit trees, and chores to improve a new home, noting younger help eases the load.
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Florence Byerlee
Hood River
St. Johns
Behoke-Walker School
Bazoo Planned by Local Christian Church Ladies
The Christian church ladies plan a bazoo event in the near future. No exact type of animal is known yet, but a full announcement will appear if help is needed. The writer notes humorous attempts at singing and growth since then.
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The
Christian Church
Isenhath Named General Superintendent in Portland Lumber Firm
A Isenhath of 510 Gresham Street formerly head lawyer for St Johns Lumber Co. becomes general superintendent of Oregon Washington Lumber Co. of Portland, starting last Tuesday after the night shift closure.
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A. Isenhath
Gresham St
St. Johns Lumber Co
Oregon Washington Lumber Co
Portland
Ramble about town on North Jersey business fronts
A fragmented reminiscence depicts a North Jersey street scene with McChesney Dr. McChesney and Crouch ley plumbing, a Chinaman Dr. C. Gee Wo block, and Wo building occupants. Calef Bros offers furniture, rugs, beds, and home goods, with extended lines from curtains to mirrors. Petersen & Nove operate millinery and tailoring, Day construction seeds a new block with firms Collier and Smith, as the author breaks for a week.
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North Jersey
Brother Nasby
McChesney
Dr. McChesney
Crouchley
Knight of
C. Gee Wo
Calef Bros
Gao
Axminster
Portland
Pri Htrom
Emerick
Barret
Lents Table Company
Michigan
oOite Culef Bros
Petersen & Noce
Pioneer Tailors
St. Johns
Luney
Mesara
EH. K. Collier
Leroy J. Smith
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Express Company
Woodlawn
Leroy H. Smith
Life and Accident Insurance
Cochrah Block
Abington Bidg
M. L. Holbrook
C. B. Bailey
St. Johns Land Co
East St. Johns
Peninsula
Columbia Boulevard
O. R. & N. Railroad
Holbrook
Phone Union
Peterson & Noce, Tailors
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