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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
4
A quirky promotional copy urges readers to try a frown exterminator to cure blues and lift spirits. It promises no cost and quick mood improvement, urging laughter over knocking others and nudging readers to grin and smile despite troubles.
The commission notes the death of A F Trumbo's daughter and extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Resolutions urge record of Camp, distribution of copies, and publication consideration. Also includes assorted advertisements about health products and poultry literature.
An advertisement promotes Hab Jard's Snow Linkment as a cure for rheumatism chronic pain and stiff joints. It claims users can discard their crutch and resume full activity, offering pricing at 50c to $1.00 and noting sale by North Yank Pharmacy and a cottage inquiry at 313 North Hayes Street.
From a small beginning the easy and use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. Why because it has proved invaluable for coughs and colds and is sold by all good druggists.
An early 20th century notice promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as a universal remedy for burns sprains bruises and all aches. It urges readers to keep a bottle at home and subscribe to the St Johns Review from Prince and Sue at the North Bank.
An old advertisement touts Hallard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for ordinary coughs and chest congestion plus a tonic for the whole system. Sold for 25 cents at North Bank Pharmacy.
A big September issue promises coastal popularity with half-tone portraits, photographs, and fiction. Notable features include The Lights and Shadows of Spiritualism by Harrison D. Barrett, tuberculosis essays by EB Al Piero M.D., and The Oregon Idaho Development League purpose statement by B. Hofer.
The ordinance prohibits obstructions in the streets of St. Johns and provides penalties for violations. It declares obstructions a nuisance and outlines removal procedures and enforcement actions by city authorities. The measure defines scope, penalties, and timelines for removing blocked or hazardous objects from public thoroughfares.
Frank Hanrahan a well known Portsmouth Va druggist testifies that Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is among the best patent medicines, preferring it over others for its reliable cure. The notice also includes an ordinance for St Johns city prohibiting obstructions on streets and outlining penalties and enforcement by the police chief.
City of St Johns council approves Polk street grade alignment from Willamette to Crawford, with profile on file in the recorder’s office. Mayor J F Hendricks signs, September 1909, notice published in Johns Review. Also advertises real estate sale of James John’s Addition, Oct 1809, with terms and bidding options through Nov 10, 1909, via Administrator Robert Catlin and Attorney H H Nicholls.
Central Market Holbrook Block advertises choice cuts of the beat meats obtainable with orders filled and family trade solicited.
A terse note from T. P. Ward, proprietor, urging a young lady to secure subscribers for the Review, suggesting a daily profit from finding readers. The brief item frames a live solicitor as the key to picking up dollars each day.
The city council resolves to grade and sidewalk Polk Street from Willamette boulevard to Crawford street with cement sidewalks, 6 foot walks, 4 inch tile drains, cross walks, gutters, and a central millicadam strip 18 feet wide. Plans and estimates by the city engineer are approved, with total cost about 4459.20. Assessments will be levied on benefited properties under the city charter.
City of St Johns resolves to improve Portland boulevard from Fessenden to Thompson streets with grading sidewalks of six feet on both sides, twelve foot curb and crosswalks, box gutters. Plans and specs by city engineer approved. improvements funded by assessment on abutting property as Local Improvement District No 29. Adoption date September 14 1909. published September 17 and 24 1909.
Sealed proposals from St Johns residents are invited until October 12 1909 for paving and sidewalk work on Sey Street from Richmond to Mohawk. The plan calls for six foot cement sidewalks each side and a 16 foot wide macadam surface with a 10 percent certified check. Completion within 60 days of October 12 1909. The city reserves the right to reject all bids.
Notice to advertisers instructs that ads must reach the office by Wednesday at 8 p.m. to ensure insertion in the issue. It reminds readers to remember the deadline and save the printer.
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