City Council approves street plan for Willamette boulevard
Council members met with Mayor Bredeson present except Garlick on vacation. Property owners urged hard surfacing of Willamette boulevard between Burlington and St Johns, with sidewalks omitted to reduce cost. The plan was approved and plans directed to the city engineer. Other items included hydrant petitions, dock roof trimming, rent offer for river ends, wood supply, and a skating rink contract.
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Garlick
City Council
Bredeson
K. GC. Couch
Willamette Boulevard
Burlington Street
St. Johns Avenue
Couch
Decatur
John Streets
Hudson and
Polk Streets
Water and Light Committee
Water Company
Oswego
Hudson Streets
Portland Woolen Mills Company
Crawford Street
Pittsburg Street
Burlington
City Dock
Easner
Weasela
Inis
Uniel Brecht
New York
Fessenden
Building and Fnds
St. Johns Streets
Marterman Martiney
City Recorder
Eeeaiog Gus
Vera Las Cabal
Not a Disease Center This St Johns typhoid note
A reader dispute over a Portland typhoid clipping cites Dr. Vincent's finding that St Johns is not a disease center. It notes eleven new cases citywide, with links to impure milk and Linnton gas plant workers. Authorities warn careful eating and drinking, especially in lunch rooms and milk sources.
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Markle
Portland
Linnton
Bransford
Ouh
St. Johns
Vincent
Dieseas
Tonos Review printing and street work totals
The record shows men and firms with earnings for street work and printing. Geo and E. C. Robison, Geo. W. Warner, John Klum, Peninsula Iron Works, George H. Lemon, Bert Olin earn varied sums, totaling 219.70 for six to eight days.
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Tonos Review
Geo
E. C. Robison
Geo. W. Warner
John Klum
Peninsula Iron Works
George H. Lemon
Haura i
Bert Olin
Private tutoring and courses offered in town
Advertisement lists private tutoring at Grammar High School or Civil Service Branches covering Book-keeping Shorthand and Commercial subjects. It assigns contact to Luis Hugh in town and street for enrollment and inquiries.
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Civil Service
Luis Hugh
The Library New Books Review Reel
A note on recent children's and popular works. Bentley's Woman in Black praised as a standout detective tale. Coulter's Children in the Shadow and Lincoln's stories highlighted, with reflections on moral and civic themes. Mabie and McKeever titles noted for social and educational value. Howard Pyle and translations of Swedish fairy tales appear among upcoming reads.
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Bentley
Coulter
Lincoln
Mabie
Louise Wings
Moos
Lo Cid
McKeever
Kansas State Agricultural College
Sears
Pyle
Prin‘ceeds
Hans Krout
Howard Pyle
Tappan
Civic improvements noted in St Johns progress report
Notes From the Journal highlights local civic gains in St Johns driven by Commercial club support. Improvements include new fire hydrants street seawayeents and iron pipe water supply replacement by St Johns Water Co. Gas mains and Portland Railway projects advance on the north side loop area amid high local interest.
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St. Johns
Bo Health
Johns Gas Com
Portland Railway, Light Re Power Company
Satisfaction is the Word Gil Wore the Barber Ady
A fragmentary line notes a phrase about satisfaction and a barber named Ady, suggesting a local ad or nickname context without additional details or clear events. The readable text centers on a brief, isolated reference to a barber and a word.
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Gilwore
Ady
More About Parks: St Johns Residents Urged To Vote For Park Bonds
In a letter to the editor D C Lewis urges St Johns residents to support park bonds, arguing parks will attract settlers and boost real estate and business. He warns voting against parks could deter growth, reduce property sales, and harm the city’s future. He notes the park committee’s efforts to craft a beneficial proposition.
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St. Johns
Disposed Lam
Sear
Iweather St. Johna
St. Johna
St. John Dy
Parka
D. C. Lewis
Lents Appeals For Portland Aid After Annexation
Delegation of twelve from Lents tells Portland Commission that annexation brings demands for police and fire protection street lighting water mains playgrounds and street improvements. Mayor Albee notes city finances constrain action but promises careful consideration of requests.
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Lents
Portland
Lewis
City of
City Commission
Albee
Dallas area hops market sees buyers eager for high prices
The Dallas region reports a surge in hops sales as growers resist low offers. Some sales occur at 26 cents, but many hold out for around 80 cents. Shippers struggle to secure cars to move the crop and warehouses fill. deliveries may stall until car shortages ease.
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Dallas
High School welcomes new year and first meetings
The new ac ve year opens with assembly rooms crowned and 7 total enrollment. The Senior class, largest, elects officers and plans for class activities. Home Economics room equipped for twenty four, with new gear and gas range. Athletic Association elects officers and prepares for practice under Mr. White. Sophomores elect officers quickly. Lyceum committee expands course to six numbers with notable performers and lectures. Season tickets urged for financial success. Reporter.
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H. S
Everett Smith
Wilbur Bellinger
Magie Dickie
Frank
Misa Twining
Portland
S. Ik
Athletic Association
Florence Waas
Frank Wright
Frank Bugsbee
Wood
White
Hink Klatawa
John McGregor
Alice Wrinkle
Arline Shaw
Curtis Phillips
Lyceum Committee
Hekete
Commonwealth
Stelzl Concert Co
The
Floyds
Robert O. Bowman
Dr. Green
Snd Chapin
Lincoln
Secur
Anmlitae
Fashion Finds Inspiration in Faraway Lands
Fashion ideas draw on Orientalist mood with long sash, low hip line, and peplum accents. Patterns emphasize waist and hips with decorative tucks and draped surfaces. Garments described include dresses and blouses from Pattern Department and fabric yardages for outfits in green and teal tones.
Gold Strike at Mount Tabor Park Shocks Portland
Portland contemplates mining as Mount Tabor Park yields ore assaying 1002.05 dollars per ton in gold. Park foreman T Tanna and Park Superintendent Misehe report the find, challenging earlier fool’s gold theories. City officials including City Commissioner Mische and City Attorney La Roche order protection of the land and plan a full inquiry into ore extent and mining feasibility.
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Portland
Mount Tabor Park
T. Tanna
Park
Montana Assay Office
Misehe
Mische
Hrewster
Avtorney la Roche
Mac
Et 'Uhan Review
Park Buberintendent
Misehes
Koop
Interlink Drive
Mount Tabor
Oregonian
Peninsula Title Abstract and Realty Co notice
Abstract and Realty Co offers title abstracts and examinations. H Henderson, manager, advertises accurate work and reasonable fees at au eet Jersey street.
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Peninsula Tithe, Abstract and Realty Co
H. Henderson
Eet
Jersey Street
Took a Peep First A Bathhouse Complaint
A young woman at Hath Beech complains about an older bathhouse attendant who bursts in during cleaning without knocking. After repeated incidents, she confronts him about the lack of a lock and a risk of intrusion, while he jokes about a keyhole and assures no danger.
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Peters
Talwass
Green Stamp Hook Offers Double Stamps on Wednesdays
The notice urges savers to use Green Stamp Hook promotions to maximize savings with double stamps each Wednesday and to watch for extra stamp coupons, addressing Ady and others familiar with the program.
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