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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1905
Page
2
A 1905 Saint Johns item discusses charity and protection of patrons, contrasting moral duty with business practice. It calls for honest conduct, criticizes theft, and urges communities to safeguard all customers within city borders.
The report describes crowd attendance at a Portland Day event with gate checks and an extra number tallied at the furthest Saturday. It notes departments heads at the gate, mentions a limited allotted time, and references wind, rain, and civic activity affecting attendance.
A fragmented report notes President Roosevelt considering a planned trip to New Orleans amid warnings of danger. The piece suggests his decision would balance national interests against health risks, with emphasis on maintaining resolve and leadership.
A terse note urges restraint and ritual behavior when anger rises. It cautions counting to ten and avoiding rash oaths or actions, framed as guidance for handling irritation and staying calm before reacting to news.
A Tuesday night fire in Portland destroyed a block of wooden frame buildings valued around 80 000 dollars. The writer argues the area lies inside a fire limit and urges the St Johns city council to declare stricter construction rules to prevent future losses, claiming brick or iron structures would protect the rest if put in place now.
A reader questions the presumption about Roosevelt drinking hour bottles or mult extract items. The piece argues skepticism toward claims of the president’s supposed abstinence and notes many men drink beer for stomach issues. The writer criticizes sensational column gossip and asks if any state believes the president is a total abstainer.
A terse meditation on addressing local evils with care and honesty. It argues reform is hard but necessary, and that meaningful remedies require careful effort rather than mere baiting or vague critique.
Citizens in Oregon City narrowly oppose a proposed plan by the O W P company for a new deal funding thousands of dollar improvements. The plan would have redirected over 90000 to the city, but it was voted down amid concerns about monopolies and municipal utility governance.
Nevada issues an edict barring New York Life from doing any business in the state. The move is framed as a step to purify the insurer’s operations and is urged as a model for other states to follow.
Hebrews deceive business rivals by declaring September 30 a holiday for themselves causing Port land stores to close for Hebraic religious observance. Some competitors followed suit while others refused to close, sparking differing responses and forehead wrinkling among merchants.
The piece questions John Alexander Dowie after a stroke, noting his claim of punishment for overwork and labeling him a controversial figure using religious manipulation. It acknowledges some reported cures while urging public skepticism about his methods and motives.
Hood River passes an ordinance requiring property owners and residents to keep yards trim and attractive. Violators face arrest and fines if enforced. The measure, though unusual, is praised as beneficial for maintaining pride in homes and tidiness.
In New York City the W C T U presses President Roosevelt to retract accusations about race death by self action. The group cites a Krae widow with seventeen children abandoned by her husband. Roosevelt reportedly gave no instruction to incite self harming behavior.
The Portland Journal reports a public banquet where a man described as touched by a Hill figure is criticized. Police are urged to hold the toucher accountable for the incident and the piece implies public consternation at alleged behavior.
A playful remark notes that mentioning an umbrella or bumbershoot triggers applause, a quirky linguistic moment highlighted in a readers’ edition snippet.
Girls at the Mead Portsmouth form the Narcissus Club with an eye for business. They will host a series of invitation dances at Artisan Temple starting next Thursday evening. Committee members include Miss Ethel Hoyt Miss Jessie Smith and Miss Dawn Nash. Patrons are Mesdames D C Hoyt J G Nash and A Leigh.
The Marine and Boiler Works is a pew acquisition for St Johns and is owned and operated by J M Arthur and Company. The plant sits on part of the old Central Lauber Company's riverfront tract between Richmond and Charleston streets beside the new public dock. Construction is underway.
West Coast Laundry resumes operations at the old stand under new proprietor J. K. Fawcett with J. K. Johnson listed as manager. Agencies set at nearby points and citizens urged to support the refreshed business per the notice in this issue.
The Boat and The Steel Shipbuilding Plant took an active part this week in repairing the great British vessel at Oveana. This Staten industry is capable of tackling big tasks and satisfactorily completing them.
The Wednesday session of the city council approved a resolution to grant a ten year ferry franchise to the Brink Mann syndicate. Attendees included Brink, Mann, and attorney Greene, with Parker absent until the council tacitly favored the concession. Plans call for a plank railway from Pittsburg street to the ferry land, a temporary barge ferry, and possible gasoline launch propulsion. construction would take months, with a condition that a ferry be running within a year. The council also addressed road improvements and a two and one half percent cross receipts share, while T. T. Walker withdrew from the contest and Daniel Meech offered to assume the proposal if approved. Council adjourned to Friday evening, October 6.
Isaac Baker relocates with his family to Matlock Washington to take up camp work in the lumber district. He secures a position through a relative and aims to advance to assistant manager as he pursues opportunities across the region.
A Portland call announced that Pred Weyerhauser and party would visit St John on Thursday to inspect holdings. The group included R M Weyerhuser G B Long J Z Kehl O H Ingram R L Mccormick and B B Ingram. Observers saw the elder Weyerhauser hint at possible lumber business action and potential installation of a large plant. The visit also teased possible railroad interests through Fred Weyerhauser’s ties to Northern Pacific.
C H Moxon takes over ownership with W H King releasing interest while M F Loy retains his stake. The firm becomes Moxon Loy with Loy and Moxon as managers. The plant plans to expand as new building activity grows in the area and river trade extends to Astoria, signaling continued strong local and regional demand.
Kalama could see the Beebe and Triste machine shop relocate to the city in a plan offering a bonus, a 50 by 40 foot building near the landing for a couple of years rent free, and a promise of ample work from several loading corps. The move appears likely within ten days, a development that brings regret here.
The ground is to be leveled for future buildings on the Weyerhauser tract. Hydraulics will handle much of the soil, but some clay requires a different method. In places elevations as high as fifty feet must be lowered.
A Corvallis resident with a knack for poultry marketing reports strong demand for Chinese pheasants. He recently sold fifty pair of pheasants in Washington at five dollars per pair, and notes rising interest among buyers to raise birds for new endeavors.
Promotional notice invites a multi zone excursion from Portsmouth starting at 8 30 p m on Wednesday October 11 1905 at the Artisan Temple The trip covers the frigid north pole temperate wheat belts and tropical southern seas with meals included for each zone Admission is 10 cents at the door special zone tickets 5 cents and overall 25 cents to see all sights The message promises guided explanations and a memorable travel experience.
Under advisement in front of Judge Frazer last Tuesday, Vangho and Vous argued that C D Edwards should be barred from his St Johns city council seat, claiming his July resignation voided his membership unless accepted by a council vote. McGarry contends Edwards could withdraw before acceptance. Judge Frazer reserved decision after reading several authorities.
City officials welcomed Mim. Ata Woodcock known as the original Roosevelt woman. Mrs Woodcock received thanks for presenting several fine photogravures of Roosevelt and Fairbanks. C D Edwards led the motion of thanks and Mrs Woodcock was escorted home by the Parthand contingent.
A. O. Legard of Wentworth writes to The Review from South Dakota. He says he has threshed 4,500 bushels of wheat and has about 2,000 more to thresh. He notes the long haul to market but expects a railroad within half a mile, which will enable him to hold wheat until transport improves.
Long cucumber, T R Wishey of Point View precinct, offered a bouquet of a dozen varieties from his outdoor garden. He also shared a sample of his Russian White cucumbers, claimed to have grown to fifteen inches in length after the blossom appeared, with rapid six day growth from bloom to fruit.
Miss Eliza Cole reports strong tomato yields with plants weighing up to 24 ounces and ample ripening fruit this past season. She claims soil and climate support tomato growth, countering statements that the area is not conducive to tomatoes.
The Aid Society of the Methodist church announces a New England Supper on Friday October 13. A 25 cent charge will be collected for the meal served from to 79 in the M. W. A. hall. All are urged to attend.
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