Boost for St Johns Push Club urged to unite citizens
The sewer question and paving work on Jersey and Philadelphia streets are settled. The water company pledges ample supply with possible future price cuts. A St Johns Push Club or Progressive Association is urged to focus on city welfare, boost roads to Swift territory, a sidetrack to the new city dock, new industries, a park, a cemetery plant, and other needs while uniting residents after past differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Street
Philadelphia Street
St. Johns
St. Jo
Lorcal
Annual Portland Apple Show Promises Big Prizes
Crowds are expected for the annual apple show in Portland on November 7. The statewide crop is excellent and districts will compete in fine displays. Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads offer $299 prizes each for the best district displays, open to any Pacific Northwest fruit district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Pacific Northwest
Four Ladies Visit Joyful Hop Yards With Chaperon
Four women including Hendricks Valentine McKinney and Rice spend days at the joyful hop yards with Mrs McKinney's mother acting as chief chaperon. Meanwhile local stores report a paste board plates sale with four widowed buyers preferring washable dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Hendricks
Valentine
McKinney
Rice
Citizen Letter Criticises Editor Over Hood River Sewer Row
A citizen writes briefly in defense of taxpayers in Sewer District No 2 and criticizes the editor for alleged fraud and misrepresentation over Maple Street sewer. He questions engineer claims, city charter limits, and calls for better dock sidetrack planning while defending council efforts and urging reconsideration of Edison Street work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjaminer
Siebald
Maple Street
Hood River
St. Johi
Swart Wen
Shenmelves
Thad
Review
Progressive Association
Spelany
Edison Street
Hayes
Ivanhoe
New York Street
White's Cream Vermifuge touted for worm removal
An old time pharmacy advert claims White's Cream Vermifuge helps sick children by strengthening stomach and bowels. It notes price per bottle and lists St Johns Pharmacy as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns Pharmacy
McGhi
St. Johns Pharamey
We Answer 1 Judging From This Paragraph on the Sewer
A citizen dissenting view questions sewer cost, engineer power, and contract terms. The piece argues against alleged graft, defends the sewer as good, criticizes local leaders, and recalls dock bond votes and a side track pledge. It critiques public opinion, worker conduct, and political resolve in St Johns.
Central Oregon Forms Bold Horse Breeding Association
Central Oregon livestock seeks to boost horse breeding with a Redmond headquarters and monthly horn sales. The plan aims to create a large horse market linking breeders and buyers, offering riding and draft stock for sale and benefiting multiple communities across Central Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Oregon
Central
Redmond
Oregon
Muder
How to Avoid Divorce
Advice printed for wives to keep husbands by charm and domestic duties. The text cites Judge Petit and urges smiling, matching color, surprising meals, shared intellect, and tidy homes to prevent separation. A critical reader notes flaws in the prescriptive tone and questions applicability to modern relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiether
Hin
Drussan
Nushand
Judge Petit
Chicago
Agit
Meeting over criticized sewer issue ends in defiant tone
In a heated exchange the group rejects calls to concede and accuses critics of bias while highlighting district attorney findings on sewer case. They dismiss rival advice as outdated and self-serving, urging persistence and defending editorial stance amid public scrutiny. ERBINE ad promotes rapid relief with pharmacy price.
Short City Council Session Settles Street and Utility Matters
The Tuesday council meeting ran smoothly with five of seven aldermen present. Debates covered Edison street delay extensions, hard-surfacing Burlington street to Hayes with property owner consent, a fire hydrant at Newton and Meare, crosswalk costs, and sewer assessments. Several ordinances were adopted or referred, including Bitulithic paving plans, street surveys, and Columbia Boulevard improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrine
Mack
Go Dalays
Edison Street
C. J. Wheelock & Co
Lawthers and Star Brewing Company
Burlington Street
Hilly All
Valentine
Hayes Street
Couch
Philadelphia Street
Lauthers
Hayes
Newton and Meare Street
Knowles
Fessenden Street
Ali
Simmons
C. Cook
C. L. Holmes
D. J. Horsman
Hill
Portland Railway, Light and Power Company
Horsman
Newton
Olympia
C. J. Johnson
Pittsburg
Albany
Crawford
Ceb Wheelock
Lively
St. Johns Ave
Harney Noonan
Fire Department
Oak
Portland Boulevard
Thompson
Bruce Smrvers
Dry Dock and Western Cooperage Co
Buchanas Street
Johns Heights
Kesee Jen Street
Peterson & Co
Columbia Boulevard
Journey by rail and reunion notes from the Stover family
A Washington Editor Review traveler recounts a long rail journey from St Johns Angst 4 to Seattle Vancouver and across Canada then to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The trip ends with a Stover family reunion in Ashland Ohio attended by 65 relatives including 15 full cousins and a stopover near Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Johns Angst
At & A. Ts
Seattle
W. B. Scott
Princess Charlotte
Vancouver
W. C
Canadian Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Selkirks
Ant Gorges
Pauls
Rockies
Winnipeg
Fort Williams
Ont
Keewatin
Owen Sound
Toronto
Buffalo
Sgo
New Statler
McKinley
Roosevelt
New York
Niagara Falls
Goat Island
Huffalo
Ashland
Ohio
Stoner
Stover Wis
Stover
Jacob Riwner
Old Tower
West Grove
Aas
Old Country
Washington, D. C
Herlin
Bargains in Real Estate Near St Johns and Willamette
Real estate bargains appear with mentions of one acre plots near a pine mill and a fir grove, street improvements paid for, prices from 200 to 2300 dollars, easy terms, and prospects of value. Listings include lots on Hayes Street, South St Johns line, Willamette boulevard, and two premium lots for flats or apartments. McKINNEY & DAVIS offer varied properties and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeninenla Mill
Hayes Street
St. Johns
South St Johns
Willamette Boulevard
Hialfensh
Mohawk
Moll
Hamile
Crawford
McKinney & Davis
Pile Treatment Ad Claims Quick Cure and Low Failure
An old style advert boasts a pill medicine for piles with claimed 3 percent failure rate and a 24 days treatment. It promises internal relief and accompanying salve options. St Johns Pharmacy and druggists advertise the remedy with a hooklet offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns Pharmacy
Leonhardt
Der
Lennie Co
Baitals N
Digestion and Assimilation Promoted by Stomach and Liver Tablets
Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets invigorate the stomach and liver enabling natural function. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
For Sale 18 Acres With Buildings Near Shoe Town
Real estate notice offering 18 acres with outbuildings fruit trees and cherry tart near the river, five miles from Shoe Town. Includes wood and a 52 minute rise description. Contact S. Thewitt 1124 South Gresham Street. Also ad for McGuffey's Baby Elixir a fever calmer sold by St Johns Pharmacy. For insurance see FW Valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Thewitt
South Gresham Street
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Mr. Seybold
St.Johns
Burlington
Lollowers
Oyry
Connell
Price
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Washington
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Jane
Fholick
Kyler Wiflee
Lnurance
FW. Valentine
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