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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
2
Readable excerpts show a local newspaper in St Johns Oregon publishing satire about fools and a train with a sick pup, plus editorials urging public education, county fair preparation, law enforcement praise, and moral guidance. The piece references Dr Brougher’s sermon, Judge Frazer, and County events opening October 15.
The city of St Johns passes ordinance making it unlawful for owners to allow minors in saloons and for minors to enter saloons. Violations carry fines up to fifty dollars or up to ten days imprisonment. Saloon owners must post the ordinance in a conspicuous place. Approved October 4 1967.
The city of St Johns declares Youngferdort & Son and their bond liable for liquidated damages amounting to 1060 dollars for failure to complete the New City Hall by the contract deadline. The ordinance orders legal steps to enforce collection from Youngferdort & Son and The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company.
Ordinance 153 directs the city recorder to sell certain City Improvement Bonds of St Johns under the city charter and bond provisions. The measure notes filings by interested parties and outlines the sale procedure as specified in the charter.
The City of St Johns declares vagrants and imposes arrest and punishment for idle or dissolute persons without work who refuse to seek employment. Prohibits soliciting or obtaining support by begging and loitering around transport hubs, public venues, or late at night. Prostitution related offenses carry jail terms of two to three months and fines, with costs of prosecution. Published in the St Johns Review.
Mr J Hy Pletcher returns to the city after delivering two lectures Winning Laureles and Sowing Wild Oats in Cavendish and Maleque. Crowds applauded both talks with Cavendish residents declaring Sowing Wild Oats the best heard. Mitcher and about fifteen former scholars gathered in Cavendish. farewell emotional for all involved.
At a meeting held October 2 1907 the St Johns Camp No 773 W O W adopted resolutions of condolence for a deceased neighbor and extended sympathy to his widow and sons. A memorial be placed in the minutes and a token be sent to the Pacific Woodmen. Rremenber Multnomah county affair begins October 19th.
The Fireboys held a smoker in their city hall room Wednesday evening and plan weekly gatherings. The room is ten feet wide across the west end, neatly finished, with round tables a desk for the fire chief and a few chairs. They expect more chairs and a grease pole for quick exits will be added soon.
A local bakery advertises its homemade bread pies and doughnuts. The note invites readers to visit and subscribe, promising tasty treats and quick call in.
A historical notice explains charging per line for paid admissions to church and lodge events while listing exceptions for free entries. It specifies a rate of 1 per line for such notices and mentions contact details including St John and Crawton addresses.
Miss Annie Steichen and Mrs H M Saling are linked to a dressmaking notice. The fragment hints at tailored garments and prompt service for a street location, but text is incomplete and lacks clear details.
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