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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
4
I, a City Hall stationery clerk, urge higher wages for city employees. Despite saving the city money, my pay has risen little while costs rise. I resigned when tax measures passed, arguing salaries must reflect responsibility and cost of living. Voters should back adequate revenue and fair pay. Bring in job printings.
A century old parable shows one hundred men split tasks for fish and fruit, yet insist on the same limited supply. As cooperation breaks, fish vanish, food dwindles, and blame spreads while some quit. The moral: you cannot eat what isn’t contributed.
The Y W C A reports total attendance last month of 282 with girls club activity and national goals like Boy Scouts. The organization operates at $1200 yearly cost and invites Somninly $1.00 yearly membership for full privileges. Also notes a breakfast hour and café offerings at 6 am to 1 pm at Wilos Street.
Real estate ad listing numerous houses in St Johns with varying sizes from five rooms to four, prices from 2600 to 8700, cash payments and rent-friendly terms, corner lots, river views, sewer connections, and improved streets. seller promises easy terms and rapid showings, urging readers to inquire for more details.
The Circuit Court of Oregon for Multnomah County is to hear objections and settle the final account in the matter of the estate of Robert V. Macdonald. William MacDonald, administrator, requests publication of the order setting hearing date and place.
A summons is issued in Multnomah County Oregon against Peninauld Security Company and defendants including Ava Bradley and H V Headley to appear in court regarding a foreclosure mortgage suit. The publication notice requires six weekly insertions in the St Johns Review with first publication September 26 1919 and last on November 1 1919. Attorneys Perkins and Bailey of Portland, Oregon represent the plaintiff.
Devonshire cotton cloth is dyed in the yard not printed and is hailed as one of the best color holding weaves on the market. Our stock is well chosen and offered to customers seeking durable fabrics.
The ad touts girls and children's plush coats with city price comparisons and implies sweeping lower marks than many stores. It highlights a large selection of women, girls, and children's sweaters as this season's newest weaves and invites price comparisons.
This note invites interest in embroidered items such as Baby Dresses Pillow Tops and Table Covers and suggests starting holiday projects now. It emphasizes practical beauty and the idea that life stories can be woven into fabrics like Oriental Rugs and embroidered textiles.
Fabrics offered include thirty six inch Percales in dark and light colors priced at 85 cents per yard.
A damaged OCR reads like a chaotic list of names, places, and notices from Oregon city life. It mentions taxes, realty, and planning bridges on the Willamette, with references to courts, notices of sales, and local authorities amid scattered proper nouns and dates.
The Walrus Brand Rain Coats are pushed as sturdy slickers worn by fishermen off the Columbia and by teamsters in frequent rain. They cost more upfront but prove cheaper in the long run, praised for lasting through lengthy wet workdays.
The store promotes attire for men traveling driving or attending clubs highlighting dress shirts collars and ties for younger customers. It lists thousands of pairs of gloves including Kid Gloves Auto Gloves Yarn Gloves and Leather Work Gloves at prices from twenty five cents to two dollars.
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