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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1930
Page
7
The Saline Observer lists post office details and annual subscription price of 1.50 with single copies five cents. Eight months cost 1.00, four months 50 cents, two months 25 cents. Notices, cards, and poetry priced per line. obituaries and marriages free of charge. Charge applies to personal or business benefit content.
A special train carried 150 aliens from the northwest to New York for deportation to their homelands after violating U.S. laws. The piece argues deportation is effective for those lacking appreciation of U.S. law and warns emigrants abroad will find their freedoms restricted.
The article argues efficient farming sustains profits as prices normalize. A good cow remains a money making asset, while hard times weed out poorer stock. Economic pressures will drive herd changes, improve overall efficiency, and prepare agriculture for future gains.
A critique of real estate taxes versus automobile taxes shows owners protesting higher burdens while autos face weight and horsepower taxes regardless of depreciation. The piece notes real estate owners deserve relief, yet autos contribute heavily, with 1930 receipts surpassing real estate tax returns by 16 million dollars. It ends with a note on London theatre attendance for The Lady of the Camellias reflecting public interest in burden and spectacle.
The Michigan Tuberculosis Association and 26 branches issue a four page bulletin Protect Them from Tuberculosis as part of a nationwide April campaign. It stresses early exposure risk in children, urges sanatoriums for adults with TB, and notes tuberculin tests and chest X rays for detecting infection in children.
W. H. Berkey of the Cassopolis Vigilant praises Michigan public figures, arguing most have served with integrity and low financial gain, while railing against muckrakers who seek to tear down leaders including the governor. He recalls twenty five years of known officials as high grade men.
Henry Ford announces a plan to spend about 100 million dollars to found schools across the country and dedicate the rest of his life to education. The aim is practical training and helping young men secure suitable employment, with a preference for trades and self-made advice.
U S Department of Agriculture suggests keeping young chicks occupied to prevent bad habits. Regular feeding and watering, green feed between grain meals, and evenly distributed litter reduce mischief. Outdoor time prevents toe picking from over confinement.
The column urges good pasture for hogs with rye oats wheat rape soybeans and cowpeas as temporary options and alfalfa as best permanent pasture. It notes heavy seeding for temporary pastures and mentions village discussion of fifth class city status in South Lyon with perceived advantages.
The Welfare Club met at Mrs Florence Wintersteen's home on April 10 for a half day gathering with a potluck dinner. Mrs Ralph Halliday led the entertainment while members shared instrumental numbers readings and a flower guessing contest won by Mrs Hattie Robison. About twenty five members attended and adjourned for supper. Gratiot county fair livestock exhibitions will be limited to Gratiot county this fall to boost farmer interest with each township offering special prizes.
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