22 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
1
A stranger’s view lauds St Johns as an ideal residence, investment center, and business hub. It extols nature’s provision, growth, and fortitude, noting extensive manufacturing, high home ownership, and global reach of city products. Prosperity stems from sturdy workers and prudent, generous leadership.
The town opens a brick business district along Jersey street led by W Jower with a two story block housing a Delmonico lodging room and a large dry goods stock. McDonald sash door glass builds a two story showcase with vast hardware and finishing supplies for home projects. Colvin Henderson real estate offices and Clark second hand store round out a bustling strip near Tacoma street.
A visitor outlines St Johns promising yet unrealized potential shaped by community spirit and civic cooperation. The analysis notes limited near term advantages and a dormant resource base, predicting substantial growth only after years of development and broader regional progress.
Old Subscriber Joseph Goes writes to urge St Johns readers to consider home traders first while noting Portland prices and delivery costs. He cites butter, sugar, and potatoes at higher Portland prices and argues cheaper local goods would keep wealth in town. He asks for honest debate and invites updates from readers.
The report notes an increase in parent visits to St Johns public schools for the month ending November 8, 1907, rising from 36 to 41 visits. It urges fathers and mothers to become acquainted with teachers and methods to foster harmony, cooperation, and faster pupil advancement, promising weekly school visits for reader benefit.
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