Saline Observer and Michigan News Notes
Local Saline paper lists rates for subscriptions and notices. It highlights political commentary on Gov Groesbeck and Michigan politics from Croswell and Birmingham, and discusses family worship and public morals with references to Red Grange and Bob Fitzsimmons. The Charlotte Republican item notes a $25,000 home purchase for Red Grange’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ave
Red” Grange
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jefferies
Grange
Wheaton
Tih
Dispatch
Charlotte Republican
Signs of Spring and April Oddities
An essay on spring’s arrival and April as heart of the season. It cites John Burroughs Koréau Wait man Wordsworth and others noting spring’s 30 day span from March end to June near-unseen seasonal signs and cultural broadcasts while a stray line on free speech closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burroughs
Avril
Koréau
Waitman
Burroughs
Hudson
Wordsworth
Biography and the Biographers Rush to Print
The author critiques biographers who cover those in high office and questions why fame prompts constant life stories. It argues many subjects without power are more worthy, warns that biography is only history for truly history making lives, and suggests shelves will fade with time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iman
Of What Use Are Kidneys By Dr B S Herben
Dr B S Herben explains kidney function, structure and the consequences of failure. He describes their role in filtering waste, the danger of uremia, and why two kidneys exist, urging medical consultation for abnormal symptoms. The item also notes Henry Ford representatives acquiring land near Petersburg for a rail siding and potential factory development, plus a closing quip defining a heathen as one who lacks religious knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Geals
Petersburg Cone
Inks
Petersburg
Belive
Petersburg Sun
Saline Council Holds Regular Meeting March 1 1926
Minutes show trustees present and bills approved including Detroit Edison and Washtenaw Electric Co. A petition to vacate an alley was read and accepted for vote. The board discussed bus line issues with the State Utilities Commission and appointed election board members for March 8. Old dam dam failure noted in Manchester Enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Crittenden
J. W. Hull
J. W.hull
Edwin H. Feldkamp
John Smith
Lucy A. Cobb
George W. Shaw
Emma Blaess
G. Edward. Gross
A. Luckhant
Yeas
Bredernitz
Hutzel
Fosdick
Hut
Traveling Soil Fertility Train Reaches Southern Michigan Counties
A soil fertility train sponsored by Michigan State College and county extension service will travel through southern Michigan counties in April. The program aims to boost soil maintenance interest and offers farmers soil testing and expert consultations. Rules for sampling guide farmers to collect representative sub samples, avoid mixing across variations, and use clean containers. The itinerary lists stops across counties, promising thousands of farmers access to the clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sails
Michigan State College
County Extension Service
Michigan
College
Chevrolet Coupe Offered At Low Price By Cook Authorized
A newly painted 1924 Chevrolet coupe is advertised at a very low price. The ad notes GEO. V. COOK Authorized Chevrolet Dealer and provides a contact phone 61. The notice also requests residents with legal printing needs related to estate settlements to send them to the newspaper for probate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. V. Cook
Chevrolet
Three Local Deaths And Notices From Dexter Area
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Eliza Haight at 81 and Mrs. James Tolliver at 51. Sidney S. Tripp dies after a stair fall at the Fred Binder saloon. Marey teachers Ida Burroughs to teach in Milan. Miss Myrta Bostwick saves a pupil. Lydia Gable wed George Thearer Jr. The column includes locals criticizing the paper as fearless and spicy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Haight
Blies Olds
James Tolliver
Clark Street
Sidney S. Tripp
Fred Binder
Ida. Burroughs
Milan
G. L. Parsons
Abner Mource
Townsend
Wealthy Wallace
Lansing
M.D. Waillace
Myrta Bostwick
Dexter
Martin Gable
Lydia
George Thearer
Fifteen Years Ago in Town News and Notes
Local items recount Fred Gross buying the G W Harris house and Leon Tower purchasing the home on Harris street. Births include a daughter to Carl and Mrs Josenhans in Wilmington. Funerals, visitors, and social visits are noted among Adrian, Jackson, and Chicago connections. A freak lamb with odd limbs is mentioned. A vote recount for Latino township supervisor is scheduled. Historical reflections on science war peace and lawmaking conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gross
G. W. Harris
Hazel Morris
Adrian Monady
Earl Kutler
Geraldine
Jackson
Wilmington
N.C
Carl Josenhans
C. H. Miller
Philip Hall
Detroit
Katherine
Arthur Armbruster
Auguiste Blaess
Helen
Chicago
Leon Tower
George Ganneton
Harris Street
Julius Marion
Supervisorn
Petersburg School Notes and Senior Plans
Three Petersburg students enter our school: Charles Irelan first grade George Trelan fourth grade and Lee Lrelan seventh grade. Seniors plan commencement programs under Miss Bravendar and Mrs Mott with officers Martha Wisel Melvina Alber Lorena Klumpp Velma Feurbacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Charles Irelan
George Trelan
Lee Lrelan
Rush Kidder
Sylvia Gross
Ruth _Bracey
Miss Bravendar
Siice
Mott
Martha
Candied popcorn and puffed corn recipes from a pantry guide
A kitchen excerpt details how to make candied popcorn with butter sugar and water, form popcorn balls with sugar water cream of tartar or vinegar, and dry puffed sweet corn by drying ears then heating kernels. It notes mixing with nut meats and letting cool to form chunks.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sim. R. Wilson
Saline, Mich
Michigan Press, Association
George Horace Lorimer
Ionia News
Groesbeck
Croswell
United States
America
William Matthew
First Methodist ‘Episcopal ‘Church
Birmingham
Dr. B. S. Herben
Council
Detroit Eaison Co
Wights and Poweyp
Philo Luckhardt
Central Terminal
Salina
County of Washtenaw
State of Michigan
Allen H. Risdon
Saline
Breshent
Election Board
Kirkword
Tesarron
Norvell
Mr. Gordon
Frederick
Fritz N
Harrison H
Wilbur B
Mr. Wolford
Howard
Wuerth Arcade
Ann Arbor
Wheeler’s Drag Store
Pera
Wiedman Auto Co
ESPN
Ely
Overland
I. H
Indiana
Hutzel & Schnirring
Observer
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