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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
MAN WOULDN'T BE FRIENDLY
borrower of Money Couldn't Just Re.
member Whether He Had Returned
1t in Registered Letter.

Two years had elapsed. Then the
man who had promised upon his honor
that he would send back the SO lust
as soon as he could find a Job re-
turned
The man at the desk looked up with
out betraying enthusiasm.
Well" he asked. what do you
want?"
why, happened to be passing this
way, and l thought I'd run in and see
you. You're lookin' fine"
Thanks. By the way, never got
the SO you were going to return to me
as soon as you found a job"
Didn't you? Why, l sent it,"
That's just like the government.
It's always letting important letters
get lost. Did you register it?"
81 don't just remember now. I guess
l didn't"
THAT was careless. You always
ought to register letters in which you
return borrowed money. Where did
you send it from? Perhaps we can
trace it, even If it wasn't registered. "
Why, let me see? l think it was
from Cincinnati"
We'll, you hurry back to Cincinnati
and start tracer from that end and
I'll see what can do to have things
stirred up here"
"Confound him!" said the borrower
when he had reached the hall, there's
no use tryin' to be friendly with a
man like that"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16

pressure in the molds by simple, me-
chanical means. The business-like
equipment used for COMPRISING these
blocks allowed comparatively lean
mixture to be used. resulting in the
low cost block, but the extreme pres
sure compacts the material to such
an extent that it is as nearly imper-
vious to water as any building mate
rial can be.
The complaint has also been made
against concrete blocks that they are
inartistic and uninteresting in ap-
pearance. And 1t must be admitted
that the old-fashioned. imitation. rock
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
Why He Sold Papers.

A small newsboy's loud, gay call
halted a woman passing along the
street of a western city, and, as she
paid a penny for one Of his papers.
she asked:
What do you pay for your papers ?"
'T's on Sandy Jim's beat" he re-
piled, IAN 1 pays a cent apiece"
But if you don't make anything,
why do you go about selling papers? ?"
$50 I gets a chance" he answered.
"to boiler, an go round with TIL
push.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16

ing it in half-inch layer next the
face plate of the block machine. any
one of the unique and artistic surface
finishes is easily obtained.
One of the most interesting Of these
surface finishers is produced with
fine pebbles, one-eighth to one-quarter
inches in size. A layer of the mix
ture containing these pebbles is
placed a quarter to a half inch thicA
next the face plate Of the mold With
the ordinary concrete block mixture
filling the remainder. The intense
pressure is applied and the block re-
moved. The end OF the first day the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16

fiat, stiletto-shaped piece of metal, the
handle end of which is supplied with
a letter clip. Mail matter to be
weighed is placed in this and lead
pencil is thrust through one of the
four holes. The weight of the letter
is indicated by the particular hole
through which balance is struck in
this operation. The edge OF the i'm
plement is marked off in inches so
that a six-inch rule enters into the
combination
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16

face finish deserved most of the hard
things said about it The blocks that
are now being made, however, are
finished in an infinite variety of wayr.
There are faces with pebbles SHOW
ing of different sizes and colors;
there are faces formed Of variously
colored sands: there are marble dust
faces and crushed granite faces. In
fact. by the simple process Of select
ing the material to produce the sur
face finish desired and then deposit
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16

In north Japan is an enormous
heather temple. the timbers OF which
were hauled from the mountains and
put In place with ropes made from the
hair of the women OF the province
From these tresses, which were
brought forth by an edict, two ropes
we're made-one II inches in circum-
ference and 1.400 feet In length,
while the other was IL inches around
and $500 feet long.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
An Iconoclast.

Passerby-What's the fuss in the
school yard, boy?
The Boy-Why, the doctor has just
been around examinin' us an one OF
the deficient boys is kickin' the ever
lastin' stuffin' out Of perfect kid.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
Who Has ?

Miss Scribble-The heroine of my
next story is to be one of those mod
ern advanced girls who have ideas OF
their own and don't want to get mar
ried.
The Colonel (politely)-Ah, indeed
don't think 1 ever met that type
Life.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16

There goes a merchant who has
a supreme contempt for shoplifters."
you surprise me-"
"He doesn't care how many come
into his store"
We'll! Well! What does he sell? ?"
Safes. There isn't one in his store
that weighs less than 1000 pounds"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
SUGGESTING improvements.

docs your boy Josh take an inter
est in the FARM"
Hes beginnin' to-" replied Mr..
Corntossel. Hes been shown me
where we could have some dandy golf
links an how easy it would be to turn
the barn into a garage"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
All for Love.

Mr.. A-Norah seems quite gone on
the postman-
Mrs. A-Gone! Do you know what
that girl does? She mails herself q
postcard every evening so as to make
sure he'll call the next morning.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
Precept Upon Precept.

How dare you. sirl" exclaims the
beauteous creature. after the methods
cal young man has kissed her.
why. didn't you just agree with
me when l said that | believed In "a
place for everything and everything In
it's place T"--Chicago Evening Post
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
"WATER KISS" IS SANITARY
Young Chicago Sculptor concelves
Idea of Drinking Fountain In
Form of Upturned Face.

A sanitary drinking fountain in the
form of an upturned sculptured face,
from the lips of which the water bub-
bles as from a bubbling cup, is the
idea of young Chicago sculptor. The
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16

head rises from a carved stone or
marble chalice, and from the lips
each thirsty passer-by may obtain
what the young sculptor describes as
a water kiss"
The model can be reproduced in
plaster, cut In stone or cast in metal,
to suit local requirements.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
Unfair Advantage.

gibbs is most disagreeable per-
son."
NOW, what has Dibbs been doing
to your"
Gust because he knows how to pro-
nounce two or three Chinese names,
be is always turning the conversation
to the upheaval in China"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
pn.,matIo nshakn.nomn y

A pneumatic rug or "shake-down"
has been invented for the convenience
backs beneath their care while ma
king repairs.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
Same Old Qualifications.

This" said the dealer, lis the best
automobile you could buy; just the
thing for lady"
Really" remarked Miss Bright. i
suppose it's-er-kind and gentle and
not afraid of trolley cars. catholic
Standard and Times.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
Auto Water Guard.

above the street level, and this cur
tain efrectually prevents any water
from splashing up on the pavement.
On dry, clear days. of course, the car
need not be equipped with these
guards, although they are no trouble
at any time.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
Including the Wedding Fee.

Mrs. Chubb with newspaper)-I see
several persons are petitioning to
have their names changed. What does
it cost to have a name changed?
Mr.. Chubb-It cost me couple OF
hundred 20 have your name changed
to mine.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
Lonq Wait in Store.

Miss Frosty Winters says she is
going to stand under the mistletoe."
Gust So"
What would you suggest"
when she gets tired Of resting
most of her weight on one foot, she
might shift it to the other"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
SCIENCE
AND
INVENTION
SCALES AND LETTER OPENER
Handy Little implement viii Be
Found of Great Convenience
For Any Office Desk.

handy desk combination is let
ter opener and mall scales which is
brand new and the hardness OF which
will be recognized by anyone in a
short time. The letter opener is a
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
A Brioht Idea.

Wearing a toupee is a very good
way to hide bald spot on top Of ones
read"
Quite true Wearing a hat is an
other good way"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
Didn't Like Her Views.

Mrs. Gibbs-So you had gathering
at your home last week to discuss the
servant problem. Were there any re-
sults?
Mrs. Dibbs-Yes, the servants over
heard US and gave notice.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
The Power of Beauty.

Browns wife is a beautiful woman,
isn't she?'
''She surely is"
'If 1 had a wife as beautiful as that
she could buy me all the Christmas
neckties she wanted to-and I'd wear
'em, by gumi"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
Harmony,

Miss Dibbs prides herself on her
accuracy"
81 know she does. When her nalr-
sister died she went into half-mourn
Ing"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
Before HostIlItIe, Reqan.

Il hope your novel ends happily"
Indeed 1t does. 1t ends In the mar
Gage Of the heroine and hero; does
not go into their married life at ALL
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16

Mrs. Kidder-I wonder how Colum
bus made the egg stand on end?
Kidder-Easy. He shook it around
until he had the chickens feet in the
big end of the egg, and then stood him
on them.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16

face of the block is scrubbed with a
wire or fiber brush which brushes
away part of the cement and sand,
leaving the pebbles exposed. The sur.
face is then frightened by being
washed over lightly with water to
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
A Culinary Paradox.

your cook is a contrary kind OF
creature"
How so?"
Because she is a rare cook. yet 81
her works are well DONE"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-02-16
Unpoctlc.

Il shall leave footprints on the
sands of time" said the idealist.
What for?" asked the crudely prac-
teal person. Nobody will want to
go round looking for footprints. What
We want to do for posterity is to
help build some good roads. Wash
ington Star.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-11-22
Notice of Cost Of Improvement

Notice is hereby given that the assess
ment for the improvement OF Central
avenue from ST. Johns avenue to Bruce
avenue, the total cost of which
Is S4,172. 81, was declared by Ordinance
No. 5l4, entitled IAN ordinance declar-
ing the cost OF improving Central avenue
from the northwesterly line of ST. Johns
avenue to the southeasterly line of
Bruce avenue in the city of St.
Johns, Oregon, and assessing the
property benefited thereby, declaring
such assessment and directing the entry
OF the same in the docket of city liens.
The cost OF said improvement is levied
upon all the lots, parts OF lots and par
cells of land within the boundaries of the
district described as follows: Between
ST. Johns avenue aud Bruce avenue.
A statement OF said assessment has
been entered in the docket of city liens
November Is. 1912. and said assessment
is now due and payable at the Office of
the recorder OF the city of ST. Johns, Or
egon, and will be delinquent and bear
interest after November 23,IeIaandif not
paid on or before Dec. ~, I9I2, pro-
ceedings will be taken for the collection
OF the same by sale OF property as pro-
yided by the city charter,
+. A. RICE,
Recorder
Published in the ST. Johns Review on
Nov. Is and p, 1919.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-11-22

The city of st. Johns does or
dain as follows:
l. All docks owned, control
led, or in possession of the City
of st. Johns, Oregon, are hereby
declared to be open for the use
of the public at all reasonable
times subject to the State laws,
the United States laws and such
rules and regulations as have
been made or may hereafter be
made by the City of st. Johns
for the regulation and control
and use thereof.
2. No boat shall in anywise
obstruct or interfere with the
free use of any public dock for
a period Of time longer than shall
be reasonably necessary for such
boat to load or unload its pas
sengers or cargo at any said
dock. No boat shall remain tied
TO the dock or anchor off the
approach TO any dock for long
er period than is reasonably nee
essary TO load or unload is pas
sengers or cargo.
3. A period of three hours and
no longer shall be deemed a rea-
sonable time for any boat to load
or unload its passengers or car
go and no boat shall obstruct
the free passage to and from any
dock or remain tied TO or an
chored off any such dock for a
period of time longer than three
hours without first obtaining
permission from the Mayor of
the city of st. Johns or such
other officials or agents as the
Mayor Of the city of st. Johns
shall authorize to give such per-
mission.
4. No boat shall remain an
chored or tied to any of the said
docks or shall obstruct.the free
passage way 10 any of the said
docks for a period Of three hours
unless such a period of time shall
be necessary 10 load or unload its
passengers or cargo, nor shall
any such boat remain after il
has been ordered 10 remove from
the said dock or its approach by
the Mayor or the Chief of Police
or any deputy or agent appoint
ed for that purpose. Providing
only that any boat shall have a
reasonable time in which 10 load
or unload its passengers or cargo.
B. Every person. partnership,
corporation or boat and also the
agents and employees of same
who shall violate any Of the pro-
visions of this ordinance shall be
deemed upon conviction thereof
guilty of a misdemeanor and
shall upon such conviction befined
not less than Ten Dollars or more
than One Hundred Dollars for
each otfense. or shall be impris-
oned in jail for a period of not
less than Five nor more than
Thirty days.
6. All acts and parts of acts
in conflict herewith are hereby
and repealed.
Passed by the Council this 10Th
day of November. 1912.
Approved by the Mayor this
10Th day of November, 1912.
A. A. MUCK,
Mayor.
Attest: f. A. RICE,
Recorder.
Published in the St. Johns Re
view November 22. 1912.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-11-22

The city Of St. Johns does ordain as
follows:
That the council has considered the
proposed assessment for improving
South 1vanhoe St. from the southerly
side line of Richmond St. to the north
erly side line of Mohawk st. in the city of
st. Johns, Ore, and all objections made
thereto, and hereby ascertains, determines
and declares the whole cost of said inn
provement in manner provided by Ordi-
nance No. 492 to be the sum of 81 ,30S go
and that the special and peculiar benefits
accruing to each lot or part there
Of or parcel Of land within the as
sessmeut district, by reason Of said i'm
provement and in just proportion to such
benefits, are in the respective amounts
set opposite the number or description
Of each lot or part thereof or parcel Of
land In the following annexed assess
ment roll and said assessment roll which
is numbered SO, is hereby adopted and
approved as the assessment for said i'm
provement, and the recorder of the city
OF st. Johns Is directed to enter a state.
ment Of the assessment hereby made in
the docket OF city liens, and cause notice
thereof to be published as provided by
charter, which assessment is as follows:
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-11-22
Commercial Club Meet

The St. Johns Commercial club
held a most enjoyable meeting
in their enlarged and attractive
club rooms Wednesday evening.
which terminated in a banquet
and speechmaking. The banquet
was served in admirable style
by Mrs. Miller and a corps of
able assistants, and the banquet
table presented a most pleasing
appearance, temptingly adorned
with most inviting viands in
abundance. Plates for fifty
guests were laid. The meeting
was for the club members and
their male friends, and was
thoroughly enjoyed. After the
banquet had been successfully
disposed of, the regular monthly
budget of business was taken
up. The matter of free mail de-
livery was brought up, and a de-
sire for more light upon the sub
ject expressed. A. w. Markle
was appointed a committee of
one TO interview the postal au-
thorities at Portland and ascer-
tain just what sub-station free
mail delivery consists of in st.
Jonhs case. Complaint was
made that the ferry has a poorly
appreciated habit of stopping
operations frequently for the
purpose of cleaning the boilers,
and that the public was not given
any warning of when the clean
ing up process might take place.
IL generally takes q day, or at
least a day is used for this pur-
pose. X. G.. Couch suggested that
this work be done on Sunday
mornings and that cards or cir
ulars be distributed notifying
the public of that fact. h. l..
Smith and A. Larrowe were APP
pointed as a committee to join
with the city council in bringing
the matter before the county
commissioners in an endeavor to
have the difficulty and annoyance
to the travelling public arranged
in a more satisfactory manner.
James j. Sayer, a member of
the Portland Commercial club
and field secretary of the Oregon
Development League, made a few
interesting remarks concerning
the development of Oregon, and
the need of a greater population.
Eugene Brookings, a promi-
nent Portland attorney, made an
entertaining address. He told
of the great need of more manu-
featuring plants, stating that st.
Johns was destined TO become
the great manufacturing and
industrial center of Portland;
that the the Panama canal would
prove of inestimable value to-
ward that end, and that we
should bend our energies toward
securing more factories. He
thought il a good plan TO meet
with the various civic organiza-
tions of Portland, and invite
them to st. Johns occasionally;
that they would all be willing TO
help st. Johns in every way pos
sible.
The meeting was n decided sue
cess in every way and thorough
ly enjoyed.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-11-22
Notice of Cost Of Improvement

Notice Is hereby given that the assess.
ment for the improvement OF ). lvanhoe
street from Richmond street To Mohawk
street, the total cost Of which Is
81 ,S0s.60 was declared by Ordinance
No. blb, entitled IAN ordinance declar.
lng the cost oi improving 5 SIyanhoe street
from the southesk side line OF Richmond
street TO the noNerly side line OF Mo-
hawk St.in the city Vf 81. Johns. Oregon,
aud assessing the property benefited
thereby, declaring such assessment and
directing the entry oi the same In the
docket OF city liens"
The cost OF said improvement Is levied
upon all the lots. parts of lots aud par.
cells OF land within the boundaries OF the
district, as follows: Between the south
erly side line OF Richmond street and
the northerly side line OF Mohawk
street.
A statement of said assessment has
been entered in the docket OF city liens
November 20, 1912, and said assessment
Is now due aud payable at the Office Of
the recorder OF the city of ST. Johns, Or
gon. and will be delinquent aud bear in
terest after November 80, 1912, and IL
not paid ON OF before December 20, 1912,
proceedings will be taken for the collec.
tion OF the same by sale OF property as
provided by the city charter.
Il. A. RICE,
City Recorder.
Published ia the St. Johns Review on
Nov. 22 and Nov. %, 1912.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-11-22

Supposing the st. Water Works
We're purchased by the city for
$3.50, 900. Supposing 50-year
bonds drawing five per cent in
terest were issued i'm payment
thereof, which interest would
amount 10 $500 per year.
Supposing the city of ST. Johns
has been paying to the water
company So. 500 per year for city
fire hydrants and sewer flushing.
Supposing by the city taking
over the plant a saving of $1,000
per year in the way of rent, fuel,
light and clerk hire could be
effected over what it is costing
the water company. And suppos-
ing the city of Portland should
consolidate with st. Johns be-
fore fifty years have expired and
assumed our Indebtedness, what
would the city of ST. Johns really
be paying for the water works?
And i'm case of consolidation
would il be a difficult matter 10
connect the pipes of the local wa
ter water works with the main
line of the Bull Run system. i'll
the local water becomes cOntami-
mated, as one party affects TO be-
lieye might be the ease?
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1912-11-22

Next Thursday is Thanksgiv-
ing day, and once again our
thoughts run to turkey, cranber-
ry sauce, plum pudding and
stomach ache. All these things
come with the old fashioned
Thanksgiving. But there are
other thoughts that should be
with us. Thanksgiving is a
good deal of a fasco usually.
We go to church, if we are in
clined, and hear our pastor en-
deavor to reach oratorical heights
behtting the occasion; or we stay
at home and sleep late, and then
30 down into the cellar or out in
the yard and clean around a bit.
Then we eat too much dinner,
and have q crouch for the re-
mainder of the week, possibly.
All of which is a sad comment
airy upon our civilization and our
ethics. OF course in these days
of more or less prosperity,
there are really but few Of us
who have any legitimate cause
TO be thankful to an unusual ex-
tent. Yet we ought TO do some
thing on Thanksgiving day that
will make us really happy, and
that will obliterate the feeling
of fullness following the annual
food fest. What can we do?
This is just a suggestion, but
we make il: Why not antedate
Christmas somewhat and dig
down in our jeans for some coin
TO make some poor fellow just a
little bit glad that he is alive?
Why not go down TO the market
and get a turkey and some spuds
and some cranberries and some
mince pie, and send the same TO
the Widow Smith, or TO Finnerty,
who got his leg broken or who is
too i'll TO work? God knows that
Thanksgiving will be a travesty
for them If some such miracle
happeneth not. But il we lend
a helping hand we will be doing
that which will brighten the day
for them, and that which will
make them truly devout when
they say their prayers at night
fall and give thanks unto Him
who is supposed 10 watch over
all. And then. you know. doing
a little deed of Kindness such as
this might make us really thank
ful and appreciative of what
Thanksgiving day is really de-
signed for. There is n strange
kink in human nature that makes
us all happy when we contribute
10 the happiness of some one
else. When we merely make
ourselves happy the thing falls
fiat, and there is an aftermath
of disgust. Try il this year and
see. Make il your business TO
make somebody else's Thanks
giving "A real festival, and then
see il you do not feel better; and
IL your digestion will not bc bet
ter, too. The only real way TO
appreciate a Thanksgiving din
ner is to think, while you are
eating il. that somebody else is
having a good time, too.