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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1929
Page
5
Roger Babson credits public schools with nearly eradicating illiteracy and raising national intelligence. He notes schools improved child safety, managed immigration’s impact, expanded vocational education, and increased earning power, attributing part of America’s prosperity to higher educational levels.
The Publishers Auxiliary notes the Post Office plans a 20 percent price cut on stamped envelopes, arguing it expands use and hides sales costs as government subsidies. It critiques Bolshevik style subsidization and accuses the new postmaster general of worsening conditions for printers.
Probate Court of Washtenaw County orders May 7 hearing on petition by Arthur K. Schlegel administrator to sell real estate to pay debts. Copy to be published three consecutive weeks in Saline Observer newspaper. Judge Jay G. Pray presides. Nora Borgert registers. April 18 25 May 2 1929.
Lansing reports describe a lively session as legislators push an eight mill tax plan and a two million dollar aid bill for poorer school districts. The House advanced the Boyle egg standardizing bill and a garnishment measure amid broad debate while an income tax proposal appears stalled in the Senate.
Michigan State College crops department urges using quality seed corn to avoid poor stands. With Michigan’s 1.5 million bushel annual output, only a small share of seed is germination tested. Local, northern grown seed is usually better for Michigan. adapted varieties lists can be requested from county agents.
An Altoona Pennsylvania mother touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy for children noting it contains no opiates or chloroform and is sold at Wheelers Pharmacy. The ad contrasts old fashioned housekeeping with modern living.
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