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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
2
A St Johns Review column discusses postwar shipbuilding needs, urging amendment of shipping lanes to help American shipowners compete with foreigners. It notes wage and labor issues, rail freight demands for 600000 recruits and supplies, and critiques lax treatment of anarchists while calling for uniform citizenship standards. The paper also covers local events, diverse topics, and community notices.
Labor Day was quietly observed in St Johns with no special events. Residents enjoyed picnics, outings or garden time while others rested at home. The water bureau noted Wednesday as the first zero-day for complaints in memory. Peninsula Iron Works expands output with a new foundry addition and night shift. A new hotel on Fessenden Street near Crawford is under construction for ship workers. Mr and Mrs J N Edlefsen visited Seattle Tacoma and Rainer National Park. A wood saw and assorted hardware offered for sale at the office.
In this era of war and sorrow the Modern Woodmen of America urges members to provide for families left behind. The article praises brotherhood and service, noting policies paid up for those who die in defense of liberty and peace. It highlights a sanitorium for tuberculosis treatment and calls for joining to aid widows and orphans.
In Multnomah County Oregon the matter of the change of name of Herman Hermans to Charles Boling is set for 9 30 a m on Saturday Sept 1 1917 before the County Court at the Portland Court House. Objections must be filed with the court clerk before 9 30 a m Sept 15 1917. A W Lafferty attorney for petitioner.
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