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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
1
The piece honors the war mother and her husband as two immortals who bear the strain of loss. It describes a mother’s divine, unbreakable love for a son who goes to war and a father who consoles her while maintaining strength. The scene portrays grief, sacrifice, and the duty of manhood in hard times.
The excerpt contrasts Yankee troops with other Allied fighters and recalls a WWI drive near Berlin. A city council recommendation asks voters in November to approve a 5 cent charge on public improvement costs for engineering and advertising. Also mentions Genuine Hawaiian Ukeleles at Currina.
Pres. Wilson outlines fourteen peace terms including open covenants, free seas, removal of trade barriers, disarmament, and equal colonial claims. Proposes autonomous development for peoples of Austria Hungary and Poland statehood, with international guarantees and open navigation through key regions.
The police chief pushes strict curfew enforcement for under 18s, with officers taking juveniles home first offense and serving parents with subpoenas for court appearances on subsequent offenses. Judges may fine parents $10 per child out after 8 pm. The plan seeks tighter compliance after decades of lax attempts.
The United States and its allies pledge unconditional surrender to Germany, rejecting any peace talks or deceit. The stance, supported by Wilson and allied leaders, calls for immediate German surrender or destruction of all U boats, signaling rigid diplomatic and military unity.
Eric Hauser, general manager, offers Marie Dressler a finisher role at the plant to complete vessel finishing. Dressler, eager to move into shipbuilding rather than just speaking in yard areas, questions the title. she accepts a badge for boosting the fourth liberty loan and joins with a shipworker’s badge.
J Leander Smith formerly of St Johns died on Reed street Portland in October of pneumonia aged about 60 years.
A telegraphic message argues that the price of peace requires unconditional surrender from Germany to avoid barbaric vengeance. It warns that if invasion continues, French and Belgian forces will exact brutal retribution on cities and civilians, echoing Attila the Hun as a symbol of devastation.
The Grant Smith-Porter Ship Co. yard shows rapid growth with new structures ready for occupancy. Buildings include a 120x40 foot dock warehouse, a 46x50 foot tool building, 42x48 foot shop additions, a 16x36 foot office addition, and a 52x46 copper shop. Under Lew's direction the site emphasizes safety as no injuries are reported, fueling optimism for future prospects.
A Chronicle account notes a German soldier’s pay of 4 shillings 12 pence daily, with about 1 shilling 2 pence for dinner and Irish stew. Most funds are spent on food, leaving only a bare balance kept in a neck-suspended container opened for inspections by Beers authorities. If any extravagance is found, severe punishment follows.
Mrs M T Swan receives a vivid letter from her son Ben Swan of the U S 8th in Manchuria describing a sea voyage attacked by submarines on multiple occasions, a West Indies hurricane, a harassed but hopeful homeward return to Hoboken, and the prospect of ending the war soon. Another piece titled A Gunner's Dream honors the Navy's support by land and sea, praising the boys in blue who protect sailors, deliver supplies, and keep the ocean free.
Report in the Review suggested a resignation which officials deny. Dr H F Jones remains beloved by his congregation for earnest service and upbuilding work. He left private practice to support the government and now serves at Vancouver Barracks in Y M C A work. Mr Ford takes charge of church duties during his absence.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a small butter store in West Butter area with unclear street details and stray phrases about products and address 205 W Jersey St. The readable bits hint at a local trade notice but lack coherent facts or actions.
A long roster from St Johns records area residents who have enlisted in the U S military. Readers with knowledge of omitted names are asked to report them to the local office, listing numerous individuals across many surnames and families.
A brief note mentions a soldier’s fondness for pictures of home and friendly wraparound shots. Currin is cited in relation to the home scenes, reflecting warm, local interest in familiar faces and places.
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