Linnton: Industrial boom along Willamette river
Linnton grows into a major industrial hub with 1600 feet of water frontage. Portland Smelting and Refining, Clark Wilson Lumber, Willamette Box & Lumber, West Oregon Lumber, and Associated Oil expands. Firms employ hundreds, payrolls range from thousands monthly, and new plants, including a $3 million Portland Gas and Coke facility, rise along the riverfront.
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Willamette River
Linnton
C. P. Bunker
Portland
North Pacific Coast
Thylant
RB Isacoos
William Selover
C. F. Bunsker
Sam Simpson
Lignton
Oregon
Associated Owl Company
West Oreg Gon
Clark-Wilson Lumber Company
Columbia Engineering Works
Willamette Box & Lumber Co
Associated of Co
Ooo
Linton
West Oregon Lumber Company
Jaga
Columbia Creosoting Co
Henry Copenhagen
San Francisco
Fon Janenson
Neefacture
Hyde Power Transiters
Oregon Wood Co
Too
Portland Gas & Coke Company
North Bank rail line eyed for depot move in Linnton
A letter notes the North Bank railroad may relocate its East St. Johns passenger depot to a site near the Dawson street cut, proposing a high structure with elevators and a level car-track access. The piece argues the area would improve access, roadways, and urban appeal, while detailing surrounding industrial growth, water works, and new plant construction along the Willamette, Linnton, and Guild's Lake corridors.
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North Bank Railroad
East St. Johns
Dawson Street
St. Johns
Picnic at Bull Run in Oregon Local Social Event
Residents formerly from Marshalltown, Iowa invite neighbors for a pleasant picnic at Bull Run Oregon. Guests travel from Montavilla by steam cars, gathering at a scenic spot near Mount Hood. The Bull Run stream roars over rocks creating a foaming, dramatic cascade observed from the valley.
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Oregon
Marshalltown
Lows
Bull Run
Montavilla
Portland
Mount Hood
Bull Ran
Why They Go Busted at St Johns Church Sermon
Rev J J Pattom, speaking at M B church Sunday evening, argued merchants in St Johns go busted due to saloons more than other factors. He compared Samson’s downfall to alcohol influence, urging a no saloon policy to prevent business ruin. The audience listened intently to his forceful, earnest sermon.
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J. J. Pattom
M. B. Church
St. Johns
Portland
Samson
Aindletge
Patton
Raer
University of Oregon to Open Journalism Program
University of Oregon will offer journalism education starting November 17 under Eric W. Allen to connect classroom work with active newsroom practice. The program integrates practical training with local papers and invites student work for external publication, reflecting nationwide growth in journalism education.
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University of Oregon
United States
Wisconsin
Missouri
Heal
Oregon
Cha
Eric W. Allen
Northwest
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Allen
Congregational Church Preaching and Sunday School Notice
Congregational church invites all to Sunday morning services at o o clock and Sunday school at o o clock with Pastor James K Murphey. Editor reports St Peter gate scene about delinquent subscribers and a rogue who sneaked through.
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Congregational Church
Jamesurphey
James K. Murphey
T. Peter
Pearly Gates
St. Peter
Heaven
Quote on when a woman should be left alone in muddy clothes
An experienced mar remarks that a woman should be left alone at a moment when a line of clothes lies down in the mud. The line captures a worldly view on personal space and social norms.
The Library Keeps Stirring Romance and Notable Works
A review praises a romance titled above and by Prolific writer Ihre. It highlights evocative prose on atomic theory and matter transmutation, noting dramatic passages about radio activity and earth heat, while recommending related works by French and Norwegian authors and a mix of regional tales and dialects.
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Keoneky Duncan
McCutcheon
Marie Correlli
Peter
Banky Rcene
Cape Cod
Kurte—Bjornsen
Simpinsville
Stewart
Arkansas
Desert
Francis Cludde Neyman
Mia
Octave Thamet
Iowa
Couch & Co Modernizes Store in St Johns
Up to date Couch & Co enlarges grocery department and adds overhead balcony for display. Large rear warehouse and extensive basement stocked with goods. Dry goods shoes and groceries attractively arranged. Pioneers in St Johns business with courteous service and square dealing. Consider buying locally in St Johns rather than Portland.
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Couch & Co
St. Johns
Portland
Coach
Peninsula Title, Abstract and Realty advertisement
An advertisement for Peninsula Title Abstract and Realty offering accurate work and reasonable fees. It promotes subscriptions to the Review and mentions H Henderson and a contact at 208 North?eaps Jersey McDonalding.
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H. Henderson
Jersey
McDonalding
The Bonville System Explained Energy and Cooperation
The Bonville Square Deal asks what waste energy is, equating energy with labor and currency as conveyors of power. It argues energy persists, outlines productive and unproductive uses, and explains how cooperative logistics could save energy. a stockholder’s relation to a company is impersonal and equal.
Multiple Portland Medical and Legal Professionals Listed
A fragment lists Dr. Rambo and Dr J Vinton Scott dentists with evening and Sunday by appointment, offices and phone numbers in Columbia. Also Joseph McChesney M D physician surgeon with day and night service in McCheaney Kik. Daniel C Webster A B M D residence and offices in Portland Oregon. Perry C Stroud lawyer in First National Bank Building and J Gatzmyer attorney at law in McDonald Building St Johns.
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Columbia
First National Bank
ST. Johns
Oregon
McCheaney Kik
S. Johon
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Bull Run Park
Standard Oil Company
Indian Oil Co
8. C. Rasmussen & Sons
Oregon Cooperage Company
Lewis & Clark Fae
Lewis. Wyley Syndicate
Guild
North Bank Bridge
Guild's Lake
Harberton
United Railways
Columbia Bar
Portland Water Board
Linuton Road
Fairmount
Maybrook
Whitwood Court
Glen Harbor
Waldemere
Linton Road
Harbortop
Waldmere
Waldmere Park
Sern
Ansas
Rhen
UUW Erste Getter Wee
G. Tipton
BR. Quac
Agnes Thome
Maershall Towsd
Otasi
Sunday Journal
Gilwore
the Library
Bonville Square
West Street
Hust Street
East Street
Bokler
Ben
Ken
Rambo
DR. J. Vinton Scott
Joseph McChesney, M. D
Daniel C. Webster, A. B. M. D
Piilar
University Park
Perry C
Stroud
First National Bank Building
J. Gatzmyer
Attorney AT Law
McDonald Building
McKinney & Davis Real Estate
Jersey St
Harry Caples
Richmond Street
J. R. Weimer
Vancouver
Linn
Suburban
St. Johns Express, Transfer and Storage Co
Richmond
North
Jersey Street
B. Burtington Street
Kinks
Dieyele Tires
Ctack J. M
Wray
Vhane Comantle
Dome Dodge Hu
First Wednealaya
Wack Mouth
Odd Bellows Hall
B. Chas
Davie
Roger
Eastern Star
Minerva
Ciel
Susie Rogert
Nou
Laurel Lodge
O. O
Ohfroon
Odd Fellows Hall
W. A. Hall
Granghe
Central Market
Holbrook Block
T. P. Ward
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