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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
1
A reader notes Clarence Darrow’s Heilig theatre address, picturing him as angry at law and government. The piece critiques his call for direct action, contrasting it with communal norms and warning against violent methods as a path to social change.
Postmaster Monahan urges residents of St. Johns to include street names and numbers on all letters as Portland expands free mail delivery. The change prompts debate over substation versus independent service, with residents split but some embracing the progress while others worry about daily trips to the post office.
A large crowd from St Johns attended a meeting at the East Portland library Monday. Mayor Mack presided as supporters and admirers of Senator Bourne passed unanimous resolutions endorsing him and denouncing his primary opponent. Speeches praised Bourne and urged unity across parties to back his candidacy for the United States Senate.
A fragmentary verse urging to keep smiling and spread cheer. Mentions an inquisitive Johnston at 31 South Jersey Street and suggests crack a joke to keep things headed toward smiling folk. The text appears as an informal exchange note with several misspellings.
An editorial argues the city should study proposed public utility measures before November. It discusses a Wisconsin style bill giving the Railroad Commission of Oregon power to regulate water, heat, and other utilities, and notes the council’s move toward lower rates may hinge on municipal waterworks purchase.
An anonymous note corrects last week's report misplacing Ruth Crouch. Miss Crouch is employed by the board to teach in the Hast School in St Johns and will remain through the winter. The editor congratulates Miss Crouch on securing a position in her own town, praising Forest Grove confusion and celebrating a bright local teacher.
The program for the Character social at the toot Mrs Weeks by the Ep worth League Friday evening September 27 features a vocal solo by Miss Lillian Hedberg, a mime by Miss Lulu Day, a reading by Mrs Herman Miller, a descriptive song by Alice Brown, an instrumental duet by Miss Lulu Day and Miss Eden Hollenbeck, a vocal solo by Mrs Viola Campbell, a piano solo by Mrs Y, a comic song by Mr G, and a recitation by Mrs Geo M Fiall.
The Library praises Vaughan Kester’s latest as popular yet sensational in places while noting Mr. Lemkiewicz’s Through the Desert offers a graphic Africa backdrop. Albert Edwards delivers a vivid globe spanning tale from island seas to Colon and Panama City with jungle peril, revolutions, and canal history.
A unique seasonal social event was hosted by Misses Laura Garden, Gladys Bredesen, and Beulah Titus at John Poll’s East Burlington Street home. Guests dressed as ten year old children and brought favorite toys. Dolls, marbles, tops, and other toys filled the room while curls and dresses topped the scene. Refreshments included punch and wafers as about 30 youths attended.
Frank Bonville pursues a 99 year system promoted as a people powered reform. He cites 230 backers including business and property owners and plans a nationwide tour with lectures, centers, and newspaper contracts while protecting copyrights and avoiding public fundraising.
The Rogue River Hartlett pears fetched top prices this year in the Meek market with three car lots sold. The Gist lot brought $13 51 per what appears to be a price per unit, while others ranged from $2.60 to $4.90 a box. A second car sold for $14 49 and a third at $15 41, average price around $5.05.
Complainants say contractors on Woon Street have not pursued the improvement with due diligence or labor, fearing damp weather will delay completion. Some blame delays on weather, materials, or limited labor, urging contractors to accelerate work to meet a looming year end target.
A dealer report from Ohio Falls Indiana notes Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy as the best cure for coughs and croup and the seller’s top item. W Hendrickson confirms the product’s value and claims it helps with persistent coughing. For sale by all dealers.
The Peninsula Herald quotes the St Johns Review and a sermon by Rev Patton urging merchants to advertise wisely. It argues that successful Portland stores advertise regularly and that local merchants should view advertising as a legitimate, monthly expense to attract home trade and educate the public.
The Congregational Church will hold Sunday morning services at 11 o clock with Jeses R Peter officiating and will continue weekly. Sunday school convenes at 10 o'clock as usual under Pastor James K Murphy.
Dentist and physician notices for St Johns Oregon list Dr Rambo operating from the First National Bank Building and Dr Joseph McChesney with day and night offices in McCheaney block. Both entries provide office contact details including Columbia phone lines and Sunday availability by appointment.
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