16 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
1
Vice President Marshall addressed 200 workers at the Grant Smith Porter Guthrie Shipbuilding yards in St Johns praising their patriotic effort in building ships for the war. He warned against strikes and urged sacrifice, noting the government needs and shared devotion with the President and Cabinet.
A California reader recounts a newsboy who sells papers by day and from four to four thirty reads aloud the war story to an old man, who listens and smiles. The letter lauds the boy as a daily beacon of good will and asks if such a "doin' his bit" spirit holds a splendid future for him.
A brief verse describes a small worn pair of gloves with torn fingers and faded memories. The speaker reflects on their meaning and loneliness, noting a gaze toward loss and longing as the gloves rest aside. The text appears from Peoples Home Journal, conveying a somber, reflective mood.
Seventy five acres cultivated and cleared with a house a new barn trees and good water. Eighty acres total with fifteen in cultivation. Close to school and office. Fine water. Five thousand dollars to trade for city property. See J pore Col 81.
James John High School recounts a 88 student voyage aboard the chartered Grahamona to Rainier for football. Fog delayed return, reporters andleep detail, telephone relay to Dr. Vincent, praise for Capt Graham and staff, and a 0-42 Rainier loss. Y M C A drive led by Russell Myer with boy and girl committees, plus a large community rally featuring Bishop Sumner and local school officials. Christmas box effort led by Jennie McNiven with student volunteers.
A quirky collection of Hogwallow notices includes Columbus Allsop trading for two dogs, plans to travel to Tickville to see the town pump unveiling, and the Old Miser tightening his grip on lending. Other items mention Miss Flutie Belcher's hat, Luke Mathewala shoe work, Hog Ford preaching, Polk Easley ear trouble, and Isaac Hellwanger speaking to voters.
Sang Pleasing Duet Irma and Kama Griswald of Portland sang at the B Y P U meeting Sunday evening at the Baptist church. The Rally Day Exercises will be at 10 am next Sunday with a new program planned. Dr Earl Abbot will sing at the service next Sunday with Miss Leona Foy as accompanist. A sunrise prayer meeting is planned for the living morning.
Taylor M. Whitmore leads the Honor Roll with 18 on active duty in France. He serves as corrdinator for blackberries for supper for 184 men in Co F 1st Regiment Ry Engineers under Captain Kenneth D. Houser of Multnomah Hotel. The men report climate similar to home and abundant fruit. The Co F auxiliary at Multnomah Hotel reports weekly meetings and has sent provisions and private contributions totaling over six hundred dollars to Co FP, including snacks, tobacco, pipes, gum, candy, and conurbations.
Want job printing done we can handle all printing for St Johns Peoria office with well equipped facilities and low prices. We offer quality work at lower rates than Port lad, hese rivals. Our services are reliable and appreciated by merchants who use our firm.
A fragmentary description of the Linnton mill complex near the river and railroad, outlining a circular mill with a long carriage, pile-built sections, side tracks, a four by four feet timber capacity, a Stetson Ross dresser, a Berlin stock dresser, and a roof blower with cyclone. It mentions a boiler test at one hundred fifty pounds, a steel beam, a crane on an end side track, and loading methods using bull and Uncle Sam shipyard access.
E D Hurlbert longtime St Johns resident died Saturday November 10 at his home 616 Pittsburg after a long cancer illness. Born in Indiana July 11 1842 he arrived in St Johns thirty one years ago from Nebraska and was Civil War veteran and first St Johns City Council member. Survived by his widow with funeral at Adventist church Sunday at 2 pm, Elder of church for many years. burial in Columbia cemetery by St Johns Undertaking Co.
A Currins outlet is selling lunch kits at what shoppers consider fair prices. The store emphasizes value and quality for daily meals.
James John defeated Lincoln High 6 0 after a disputed touchdown by Rogoway early in the game. Referee Stubling apologized for the incident and Lincoln protested to the board. James John’s defense held Lincoln on multiple drives, including a blocked field goal and safety.
Quick SNAP offer on a bungalow with three quarters of an acre, fully fenced and water piped. Priced at $1100 with less than $400 cash and monthly payments of $8 plus 7 percent interest. Free fuel included. See S W Rogers at 202 N Jersey Street.
The Portland Gurf Co is prepared to remove rubbish from residences and business places in St. Johna at 75 cents per month for homes and at reasonable rates for businesses. Calls are made every Saturday. Leave orders at St. Johna Hardware or call Woodlawn 2493.
Currin says new and improved models of iulabeoes are here showcasing updated features and designs. The announcement highlights enhanced performance and broader availability for collectors and enthusiasts.
Mrs Scott reviews Education in Play at a W C T U meeting. She argues play is a serious inner drive, blending instruction and activity. Early domestic training, handwork, and supervised chores build thought, life, and character in children.
The article lists St Johns residents who have enlisted in Uncle Sam's service and are at various training camps. It asks readers to supply any overlooked names to expand the Roll of Honor, naming numerous individuals and noting the challenge of completeness.
In a frontier tale a cowboy argues there are three lambs in a flock and invites a sheepman to the roundup. The shepherd discovers three wounded jack rabbits instead, proving the cowboy mistook rabbits for lambs and caused a comic misunderstanding during a round up.
The passage urges teaching children to dress themselves and perform simple chores. It recommends ensuring access to towels and aprons, encouraging quick neat dressing, and rewarding extra effort. Emphasizes that gentle guidance fosters independence and seeing children as a blessing to themselves and others.
St Johns residents in Portland can pay taxes and city liens without inconvenience by using a service that pays the amount and provides a receipt. Fee is 25 cents. References include Any it Johns Bank Peninsula Title Abstract and Realty Co. H Henderson Manager 402 North Jersey Street.
Inquire about room with heat in a private family residence. Two men welcome. Contact details not provided.
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