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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
4
A long satirical verse critiques gullible investors chasing false wealth, from golden dreams and oil beds to jars of bullion and a banker’s safe promise. It contrasts half the crowd as naive marks with the other half as unscrupulous dreamers, ending in poverty and a hospital addition note.
permits issued to the Associated Oil Company outline a $150,000 Linnton and Portland program. Linnton will host a 10 acre site with a 15,000 dollar retaining wall and multiple buildings including residences, a bunk house, tanks, shed, warehouse, garage and office totaling about 77,000 in Linnton. Completion is hoped by year’s start while Portland hookups for steel service stations advance. A separate lot for sale at 621 East Polk features a 3 room house and fruit trees.
The matter concerns the estate of George Koberteat, deceased, with Charlotte Kobertson named as claimant. Probate lies in Covunty Oh De vaetys, before Judge George Tanwell, with a hearing set to address objections and final distribution at a designated time and place.
Readers praise the plan to mail the St Johns Review to every home for six months, urging broad coverage of local news and community pride while noting rising prices across newspapers. Also notes Red Cross Christmas Seals drive resumes December 1 with Oregon quota and regional potato shipments.
In Multnomah County Oregon the Probate Department orders a hearing on the petition to sell the estate property of Robert A Dasher. The court fixes October 1019 at 10:00 am at the County Court House to consider why a sale should not be granted. Publication is authorized in St Johns Review for four weeks prior to the hearing. George Talwell, Judge.
Promotes common sense as a driver of success while advertising fresh Georgette blouses Silk items and lingerie at bargain prices. Urges inviting neighbors for a comfortable afternoon and promoting The Immaculate Bed Spreads with silk or sateen covers.
A short piece argues using cotton blankets instead of sheets to cut laundry expenses. Cotton blankets are slightly pricier but warmer and more durable, and daily airing plus monthly washing are recommended to save money.
The torn text references a Portland contract letting a $760,000 project for macadam paving on a Lane County highway and mentions individuals, firms, and officials. It suggests a public notice style item with legal and civic stakes, including payments and property implications.
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