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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
4
Walt Mason laments idle rich while carriages crowd and weary workers trek. The speaker offers lifts to pedestrians, praising generosity. The verse mocks selfishness and urges helping others during long rides on the dusty road.
IF W Ruben of St Johns designed a monoplane modeled on a soaring bird. The craft was completed at Rose City Park speedway and awaits a trial flight within a week. Wings tilt for balance and air pressure, aiming to require less power than current planes.
A sketchy OCR fragment mentions a cafe name Quong Tong and Noelles at popular prices with Merit and Cope from tha at. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
A man enticed Freda Roe Warwick aged 34 from Mr and Mrs W C Roe’s confectionery at 211 North Jersey Street. The girl followed him to a railroad cut near Lombard Street where she was found tired but unharmed after about an hour and a half. An eyewitness reported the man matching the suspect’s description. The Roe family thanks those who helped recover the child.
Notice from Portland docks commission of final account No 16007 in the matter of the estate of George Robert deceased. Charlotte Robertson executrix seeks approval of last will and testament and accounting with Multnomah County Oregon probate court. Hearing set Wednesday the 20th at 9:00 A.M. before Judge George Tanwell to hear objections and approve distribution of assets. Charlotte Robertson Perkins Hailey Attorney for the estate.
Weyherhauser Timber company plans a mammoth sawmill on the St Johns waterfront south of the grain elevator. Geo E Long, chief representative, says the site, purchased about a dozen years ago, is not for sale and a mill will be built there ultimately. The announcement notes the project could come within a year or longer.
The summons directs Ava Bradley Kather Headley and others to appear in the Multnomah County Circuit Court within six weeks from the first publication dated September 26, 1919. The plaintiff seeks judgment for 7000 dollars with interest, plus 100 dollars costs, tied to a mortgage and property at 10 feet of Lot 17 in Palot View, Portland. Publication is ordered by The St Fahne Review for six weeks starting September 26, 1919.
In the Multnomah County Circuit Court Probate Department a petition to sell and convey the one half of the Boatload Quarter of Section 2a Range 4 West W M in Washington County is set for hearing October 4, 1910. Guardians Clara Dunbar Annie Dunbar Mary Devereux Josephine Shipp and other interested parties are notified to appear and show cause why license should not be granted. Publication ordered in St Joseph Review with three weeks’ circulation in Multnomah County Oregon. George Tazwell, Judge.
A store highlights a forty piece assortment of Cretotines and new ultra cut Serges offered at attractive prices. Tailor services and affordable options for accessories and boys are promoted alongside a note on the historical meaning of serge and its silk origins.
A concise note suggests bath towels as useful gifts for weddings or birthdays and as a timely option for Christmas planning. It emphasizes practicality, quality, and that a well-made towel is appreciated, inviting thoughtful gifting without urging specific dates.
The Thread Agency selects our store to represent the Star embroidery outfits. A fine selection includes Bibs Baby Dresses and Gowns and children's apparel plus women’s undergarments in the new line.
Local shop notes finding of consumer demand for Tink Silk Lingerie as women discover garments priced twenty five cents to one dollar cheaper than town stores. Third purchase replenished after initial sales.
To the rear of our Dry Goods Department we have a table of Misses' and Women's Odd Lines of Shoes. They are going rapidly at 1 50 and 2 00 per pair.
Residents of St Johns with city taxes to pay can use our service to settle payments without inconvenience. We offer receipts and references from Jobs Hank Peninsula Tithe Abstract and Realty Co. Manager H Memlenon. Portland and Oregon City plan bridges across the Willamette River.
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