Bill proposes treasury notes secured by land mortgages
A. W. Lafferty introduces a bill to issue gold redeemable Treasury notes secured by U S bonds or first mortgages on agricultural land up to sixty percent of land value. Notes loaned at two percent to landowners, with 5 percent gold reserve and annual congressional report. Also covers loans to holders of out states securities and tax receivables. Includes tax exemption for bonds and public subscription rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Lafferty
Committee On Banking and Currency
Treasury
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Sec
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Baebica
United
Writes East for a Wife in Burlington Gazette
A Burlington Iowa item reproduces a letter from an Oregon rancher seeking serendipitous marriage via city women. He advertises 40 acres near Hood River, jewelry trade, blue eyes, and hopes for correspondence and photos with a prospective bride. The mayor forwards the notice to the paper to aid matchmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Gazette
Burlington
Iowa
Frank Norton
Oregon
Pearelony
Norton
The
Gazette
St. Johns
Nayar
Burl
Hood River
St Johns Sanitarium Opens in Former Hurlbert House
St Johns now runs a general hospital or sanitarium named St Johns Sanitarium. Located at the corner of Chicoa street and Smith Avenue in the former E C Hurlbert house, it is owned by Calef Bros of Portland and managed by Mrs E R Sully with Dr C C Boyer in charge. The facility houses twelve patients, a first rate operating room, new furnishings, strict sanitation, and a capable heating system. It has already begun admitting cases, with five to six patients, and plans for expansion if demand warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Chica
Smith Avenue
E. C. Hurlbert
Calef Bros
Portland
E. R
Mra
E. R. Sully
St. Johns Sanitarium
Sully
Calef
St. Johna
Who May Vote Tuesday in November Referendum Election
Voters eligible for the November 4 referendum include men and women registered under the new permanent registration law, men who voted in the last general election when Woodrow Wilson was chosen, and those who sign blank A at the polls and are sworn in by the clerk with six freeholders witnessing. It notes women’ s registration is low and calls on suffrage leaders and clubwomen to mobilize.
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Woodrow Wilson
Suffi
Abigail Duniway
Port
Club
Waken up women of Washington to fashion reform
A 19th century editor calls Seattle women to lead a moral and economic fashion reform. She critiques Parisian style, urges organized women to form clubs and a corporation, and argues reforms could cut milliner costs, boost business, and advance women's public roles.
City Council Deals With Lights Pledge Roads and Franchises
All members attended the regular council meeting led by Mayor Bredeson. A protest over removing an arc light at Park and Seneca was denied as unfounded since the light is under repair. Petitions sought park ballot placement for the Vennum tract on Willamette boulevard and 20 feet along Richmond street. An arc light at Trumbull and Kellogg was referred to the water and light committee. The Crown Pulp Paper Company requested a dock slip lifting device, granted. Commercial club asked to use decorations for Interstate Bridge events, approved. Requests regarding land tithe on Swift street, cemetery work, and parliaments were considered. A call for a combination chemical and motor hose truck led to investigation and report. Fox street improvements were assessed by ordinance. O W R & N Co franchise for a Bradford street sidetrack was read and held for a week pending public-use pledge.
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Bredeson
Park and
Seneca Streets
Willamette Boulevard
Richmond Street
Trumbull and
Kellogg Streets
Water and Light Committee
Crown Pulp Paper Company
Commercial Club
M. L. Holbrook
Swift Street
McCrumave
C. Lewin
Pascom A Manna Yy
Fire Commission
Fire Department
Vincent
Fox Street
Charleston
Oswego
O. W. RR
N. Company
Bradford Street
Alta
Philadelphi Streets
Collision on Willamette River Narrows Between LaCenter and Shaver
A steamer LaCenter and the rowboat Shaver collided near St Johns on the Willamette River. The LaCenter was nearly cut in two and sank beached near the St Johns Shipbuilding Company. Five crew and two passengers escaped to the Shaver’s bow. the Shaver towed the damaged vessel ashore for repairs. Reports cite signal confusion, with the Shaver bound from Portland and LaCenter from Woodland, Wash.
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Shaver
Willamette River
St. Johns
Shaver Quicky
St. Johns Shipbuilding Company
Batyie
Portland
Peter Moe
Woodland, Wash
Lewis River
LaCenter
Jackstall
Plucky Youngster Befalls Mischief Near Nast St Johns School
An eight year old named Chiefs Koch, with brothers Frederick and Bertie Gold, was returning from Nast St Johns School when a report caused an accident on the road between Polk Street and Swift Boulevard. The episode involved confusion and a fall as the lads walked home.
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Clifford Koch
Frederick
Bertie Gold
Chiefs
Polk Street
Swift Boulevard
Nast St
Local high school football clash and plan for future events
The article outlines upcoming football plans against Camas High School with travel to Oregon City and Ridgefield, notes on Thanksgiving game hopes, and mentions disciplinary stance on off campus games. It also discusses school events including a rhetorical society, a parent reception, and department open house. A separate incident describes a boy injured by a dynamite cap, with investigation suggesting accidental explosion and recovery.
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Poseaten
Camas
Wash
Aayrood
Oregon City
Ridgefield
Portland
Hufford
Everett Smith
Bellinger
Lundstrom
White
Jefferson High School
St. Johns
Conch
Plana
MH. 8
Building Permits Issue for McKinney and Rider Projects
Permit No. 44 to Mr. Woodley authorizes a garage on Buchanan Street between Jersey and Lynn Avenues for J. H. McKinney at an estimated cost of 100 dollars. Permit No. 45 to W. W. Rider authorizes a dwelling on Swift Boulevard between Buchanan and Tioga Streets at an estimated cost.
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Mr. Woodley
Buchanan Street
Jersey
Lynn Avenue
J. 8. McKinney
W. W. Rider
Swift Boulevard
Buchanan and
Tioga Streets
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Ig L
Denver
Cole
Henry Bidg
Seattle
Jeheol
Johns
State Wide Democrat
Democrat
State of Washington
Washington
Paris
Iay
Toadiesta
Twa
Bredesan
Willamette
Burlington Street
St. Johns Avenue
Ted
Hartmantreet
T. F. Levens
Park Committee
Martin
Fred H
J. Klum
J. A. Harvey
Gee
HL. Lemon
Barthold
Bang and Company
Skaar
N. Babbitt
Gatton and Son
Bert Olin
Jayne
Wie
Clifford
Peamanta
Thetal
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