Free weekly Review to reach every St Johns home
Next week the Review will be distributed gratis by licensed carriers in all St Johns homes for six months if conditions justify it. Existing subscribers will receive credit for the free period. The aim is wider familiarity with the paper, boost home trade, and keep readers informed of local developments and Peninsula life via a smaller, cheaper edition. The appeal invites all households to send news items weekly to keep the paper lively and clean.
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St. Johns
Uncle Sam
St. John
Portland
If I Had Been A Swine A King In The End
A verse by Walt Mason in Judge contrasts a former ruler’s gilt grandeur with ruinous debt and hubris. The monarch, Bill the Ex, once adored, ends a wrecked dream in a poorhouse view, lamenting his reign and warning against vanity. The piece blends satire with rustic, moral tone and vivid figures.
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Ween
Wilhelmina
Bill
Odefish
Donjon
Monarch
Hhicks
Walt Mason
Texas oil boom noted after Drinker’s Texas trip
Peninsula Security president B P Drinker reports excitement in Texas near oil fields and new wells. He says development is advancing across the state with derricks rising, wells being drilled, and daily oil exchange crowds. Wages for laborers range from eight to ten dollars a day.
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B. P. Drinker
Peninsula Security Company
Texas
Mr. Drinker
J. Drinker
Tations
United States
Oregon Sets Fall Waterfowl Seasons by Counties
Attorney General George M. Brown issues a formal ruling to harmonize federal and state migratory waterfowl seasons in Oregon. Open seasons run Oct 1 to Dec 31 for Multnomah Clatsop Columbia and Tillamook. Oct 16 to Jan 1 in Game District 1. Oct 1 to Dec 31 in Game District 2.
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George M. Brown
M. A. Biges
Harney County
Oregon
Multnomah
Clateop
Columbia
Tillamook
Cascade Mountains
Kegins
Fish and Game Commission
Rod and Gun Club
Oregon Sportsmen's League
Modern Homes On Willamette Boulevard And Edison Street
We own and offer eight modern houses on Willamette boulevard and Edison street between Feasen den and New York streets. Constructed by day labor with quality workmanship and materials, each home is completely finished. Offered for sale at a price far below current building costs with easy terms for responsible buyers from Peninaul Security Company.
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Willamette Boulevard
Edison Street
Feasenden
New York Streets
Peninaul Security Company
Phone Columbia Fil
State and Federal Hunting Seasons Conflict Resolved
The Legislature sought equal hunting seasons but Federal regulations were declared unconstitutional, then upheld by two Federal courts. The State law remains operative where not in conflict, with dates set for compliant hunting under both laws.
Quong Tong Cafe Promises Prompt Service and Popular Prices
Quong Tong Cafe invites patrons to try chop suey and noodles at popular prices with home made pastry daily at Cafe of Merit. Open from 6 a.m. to midnight on Jersey Street. The SODAK FINISHING department emphasizes promptness courtesy and efficiency as a popular Kodak film processing spot. Currin endorses bringing the next roll of film.
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Cafe of Merit
Jersey Street
Currin
United Artisans Hold Second Meeting In Local Hall
The United Artisans met in the 10.0. F. hall Tuesday evening for their second meeting night with several new members welcomed and good attendance. After lodge business the evening included singing and dancing followed by refreshments served by the entertainment committee. Local Artisans are invited to join in the work and social activities.
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United Artisans
Currin Promotes Carpenter Overalls Sale
Currin touts carpenters overalls at two dollars as part of a broader sale of Victrolas and Brunswick phonographs under agency terms.
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Brunswick
Currin
Not So Bad as Painted Siberia is not so bad says Paul R. K. Wright
Paul R K Wright writes from Portland Journal praising Siberia as a vast, varied land with green plains, birch forests, many lakes, and mild summers. He argues winters are cold but not biting, cites lake breezes tempering temperatures, and notes gardens and culture in towns. He urges Americans to consider visiting or aiding Siberia, dismissing fears of the cold.
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Siberia
Saids
Chicago
New York
George Kent
Siberian
Paul RK. Wright
Portland Journal
For Sale Lot and House on Polk Street
For Sale Lot 100 by 100 with 4 room house 12 bearing fruit trees 4 bearing English walnut trees chicken houses for 200 chickens lots of berries Price 1600 one half cash balance monthly 621 East Polk Street Best FELT HATS made 5.00 latent styles Rogers
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East Polk Street
Park Bonds Planned After Portland Site Review
After months of site evaluation Portland officials led by Commissioner Pier plan to issue and sell up to 2.5 million in park bonds. A full site report is pending and may reach the city council in several weeks. The plan prioritizes districts without parks and rejects paying high prices, with potential litigation likely over property purchases.
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Portland
Pier
Provosse
Commissioner Pier
Ba Dal
City Planning Commission
Baker
Portland Street Railway Seeks Fare Increase Before PSC
Port land Railway, Light & Power asks the Public Service Commission to raise passenger fares, with president Frank lin T Griffith and other officials arguing the current rate cannot cover growing expenses and still provide a 7 percent return. The company backs a one-cent fare if unit pricing continues, while Portland city officials vow to contest any rise and scrutinize the filings.
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Portland
Public Service Commission
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
Franklin T. Griffith
Commissionera
Kitfith
Griffith
Stanley Myers
Ite
Swan Island removal to expand Portland harbor turning basin
The plan calls for Swan Island removal to create a turning basin and dock facilities, enabling deeper sea traffic to shift to the St Johns terminal and other dock units below St Johns. Proponents cite need for ample room for heavier industrial commerce on the peninsula and limits of inside harbor capacity.
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Swan Island
Portland Harbor
St. Johns
Porthland
Telegram
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