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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
2
The St Johns Review urges residents to ride the special car to Salem next Thursday for a city boost, notes street improvements underway, and discusses local political and economic issues. It references Battling Nelson versus Gans, Oregon Development League efforts, and questions about timber losses and freight charges affecting local growers.
The Guggenheims, leader of the Smelter trust, plan a large smelter a mile below the city on the Willamette side to reduce refractory ores. Reliable source confirms swelters operate at several sites nationwide and seek a facility on the Villanette, signaling rapid growth of waterfront industry along the river.
A local writer lambasts the Edison street grade from Richmond to Burlington, calling it botched and costly. The piece argues a gentler slope would ease hauling, raise Burlington street, and improve river access to factories and docks, urging reviews of all streets feeding the riverfront.
Last Sunday a family outing to Sauvies island included Mr and Mrs Fred Brown and several friends. A practical joke hid part of the luncheon, but two baskets containing the substantial fare were devoured by hogs, prompting laughter and a vote of thanks to the jokers for the feast.
In St Johns Oregon city affairs the recorder refuses to stamp lots to aid a bond issue amid claims of graft. Correspondence from W L Thorndyke and NICKLIN praises courtesy while condemning incompetence and urging vigilance against corruption in city dealings.
To water users, water for sprinkling yards or sidewalks or washing porches or windows must be paid for in advance and used only between the hours of and 8 4m. It must not be tied for sprinkling streets. Anyone using water contrary to these rates or wastefully will be shut off without further notice. St Johns Waterworks and Lighting Co. Edlefson, Superintendent.
An advertisement promotes tiranitite as the best paint for metal roofs gutters and all metal surfaces with five years wear guarantee. Potter and Gookt hardware store urges customers to inspect the product and inquire about specifications.
The charter revision committee convened with City Attorney Greene Ald Norton and GO Perkins and R W McKean from the Commercial Club present. Mayor Valentine absent. McKeon was named chairman and Perkins secretary. The group decided to delay permanent organization and requested two more members, one from the council and one from the Commercial Club, before full membership is sworn in.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on nature's plan to relieve coughs and aid expectoration. It helps open secretions and restore health, with thousands praising its excellence and pneumonia prevention. Sold by Jackson's Pharmacy in small and large sizes at affordable prices.
First class board offered by Miss Rich for North Kellogg Street St Johns applicants. Apply to Miss Rich at North Kellogg Street St Johns.
A black silk watch fob with a gold ornament engraved P. i. was lost Sunday evening August 26. Return to P. W. Hinman at the Chicago Rooming House for a reward.
Knights of Pythias lodge meets at Malt at 8 o clock each Friday evening. Visiting members welcome and urged to attend.
A short note notes that smoking is a pleasure when jars are purchased at Valentines. It implies a marketing or shop reference without broader context or details. The line treats Valentines as a shop or brand source for jar purchases related to smoking.
Baptist church led by K A Leonard holds Sunday school at 9 a.m. and services at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Methodist church with S L Young offers Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and sermons, union services at 8 p.m. Holy Cross Gothic church Portsmouth Station offers masses at 6 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. with liturgy at 7:40 p.m. St Andrew's Episcopal Chapel Univ Park features Rev Wm Ry Powell as chaplain and regular services. Evangelical church lists Sunday school, preaching at 11 a.m. and youth meetings. KL C clubs meet 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Rev H L Pratt to preach at Evangelical Church. quarterly conference after Saturday night service. First Congregational Church with P J Warren has Sunday school and morning and afternoon services. Church of Christ holds Sunday services at 3 p.m. in Baptist church with Rev Bruce Worton officiating. all welcomed.
A Midland Michigan report praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective in severe bowel illness in children and even cholera infantum. The ad notes directions, availability at Jackson's Pharmacy, and urges timely dues payment for the American Hospital Association branch office at 1019 Jersey Street, with extended hours until 7 pm for members.
The City of St John passes a local ordinance detailing new regulations for public works and community services. The measure outlines enforcement mechanisms, permit requirements, and compliance timelines for residents and businesses within the city limits.
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