Saloons, Merchants, and Lessons From St Johns
Rev Patton blames saloons for merchant failures in St Johns, but the piece argues prohibition alone does not cure economic decline. It notes cleaner streets, praises a strict police force, rejects saloon excuses, and cites lack of advertising and high credit costs as other key factors alongside competition with Portland.
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Patton
Methodist
St. Johne
St. Johns
Rev. Patton
St. Jobe
St Johas
Johnn
Portland
St. Tomas
Midny
LISTEN to open checking accounts for paying bills
The notice urges every individual and firm to hold a checking account for convenient bill payments. It emphasizes universal adoption across individuals and corporations to simplify transactions and ensure timely payments.
Honest Incorporation and Real Estate Promoter in Portland
A fragmented notice describes a promoter named Wolcott at 130 11th Street Portland as a contact for real estate or mercantile deals. The text references themes like honest incorporation, opportunity and economy, urging investigation of a 128 page illustrated book.
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Wolcott
11Th Street
Portland
Tremendous Sweater Reduction to Clear Old Stock
In order to clean up a few odds and ends in the Sweater line and make room for new stock, this reduction lasts until sold. Ladies and Misses, Men’s and Children’s sweaters formerly priced at 3.00, 2.50, 2.00, 1.50 and 1.00 now sell at 1.50, 1.25, 1.00, 0.75 and 0.50.
Shoe Department Clearances for Boys and Youths
In our shoe department boys elk skin shoes available sizes 21 2 to 51 2 now 1 59 regular 2 25. Youth elk skin shoes sizes 11 to 2 now 1 49 regular 2 00. Ten pairs of children's and misses shoes on lots moving at 65 cents on the dollar with about 20 pairs left.
Boys Knickerbockers in Sizes Five to Sixteen On Sale
A shipment of boys knickerbockers in sizes from 5 to 16 years is now selling for 75c to $1.50. Great for school wear. Bring the boys in to check the selection.
Bourne Jr Visits St Johns As Independent Senate Candidate
Jonathan Bourne Jr plans a visit to St Johns next week as he runs for re election to the United States Senate. He seeks support from the city while maintaining an independent stance and urging voters to consider his record.
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Jonathan Bourne, Jr
St. Johns
Johns
United States
Sewer Connection Works Bid Notice in St Johns
Sealed bids will be received at the city recorder office for constructing sewer connections from the main sewer to properties not yet connected along specific streets in St Johns. Engineer's estimate is 660 dollars with a 10 percent bid deposit required. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check and delivered within four days of the notice. Published in the St Johns Review on September 6, 13 and 20, 1912.
Apportionment of Street Improvement Costs Noted
Notice states the cost of improving Aden Street from Hyeman Street to Dewee Street totals 7575.36 dollars and has been filed for assessment against adjacent lots and land. Remonstrances are due by 5 PM September 24, 1912, per city resolutions. Published in the St. Johnne Review on September 6 and 13, 1912.
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Aden Street
Hyeman Street
Dewee Street
Rich
St. Johnne Review
Street Work Proposals in St Johns City
Sealed proposals for Pil Were street improvement from Philadelphia to St Johns avenue in St Johns City will be received through September 1912 at the recorder’s office. Engineer’s estimate is 617230 29. Proposals must include a certified check for a set amount. Completion expected by specified deadline. The city reserves the right to reject all bids.
Proposals for Sewer Work Sealed in St Johns City
Proposals for sewer work on Fillmore Street from Fessenden to Philadelphia streets will be received at the Recorder of the City of St John to September 2, 1912 at 5 o clock PM. Proposals must include certified checks equal to ten percent of the bid. The improvements are subject to city charter ordinances and the city engineer's estimate. The work must be completed within sixty days from the date of last publication. The right is reserved by the City Council. P A Rice Recorder. Published in the St Johns Review September 6.
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City of
St. Tomas
Bo'clock
Philadelphia Street
St. Johns Avenue
City of St. Johns
Enginner
Es Jolope
City of St. John
ABE Fegale
F. A. Rick
St. Johns
Fillmore Street
Fessenden Street
Philadelia Street
Nnance
City of St Johns
Erne
O Jones
Abe
Uwe Owler
John
Espn
Bank An Acon
P. A. Rice
Jobus Review
Agea
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A. W. Markle
West Burlington Street
Saint Johns
Oregon
Conrens
Offetal Dewnpaper
Gity
St Johna
Specias
St. Johns Furniture Company Cash OR Credit
Savags
First National Bank
St. Johns, Oregon
Bonville
First Church OF Christ
Assa
Christ
New York St
Willis Boulevard
East St. Johns
R. G. Brand
Lewis Bldg
4Th and
Oak Sts
Marshall
University of Oregon Correspondence School
University Extension
Buletin
University of Oregon
Eugene
College of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts
Truccation
Commence
Law
North Beach
Washington
Dows
Columbia River
T. J. Potter
Hassalo
Megler
Yoursell
Peninsula National
United States Depository
Couch & Co
Pioneers
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
ST. Johns Hardware CO
ST. Johns Lumber CO
Richmond
H. Henderson McDonald
Jersey St
Blackburn, Chambers & Lowry Funeral Directors
Ofsfer
Chapel St
Job Cor
Killingsworth Ave
Kirby St
Woodlawn
Jersey BU Res
Ray
Hordlowkpot
Hmpro
Wasth Lee
Fesenden Street
St. Jesus Avenue
City of St. Johne
St Im
A. Rick
City Recorder
St. Johns Review
R. A, Jayne, M.D
Othee Over Firt
National Book
Olbce
Columbem Itt Res
Columbia
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