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Newspaper

Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1922

Page

3

Farmer Violates Quarantine At Auction, Fined

Ernest Kauer of Ossineke violated Michigan quarantine during a March smallpox outbreak by attending a March 22 auction sale. He faced Judge Smith in Alpena court, pleaded guilty, and was fined. health officials warned of potential further cases from exposure at the sale.

Michigan Smith Alpena Municipal Court Ernest Kauer Ossineke Hubbard Lake Alpena County Herman Mable Alma Violet Robert K. Carr H. Herringhausen Kauer K. Carr Carr State Department of Health

Postal Improvement Week Is Observed Nationwide

The piece urges support for Postal Improvement Week set for May 1 by the Postmaster General. It touts the mail system as vital to business and public life and calls on citizens to address letters clearly and to report poor service to the postmaster for investigation.

Postal Service

Postal Improvement Guide Prompts Public Service Changes

The Post Office Department promotes courteous behavior by postmasters and staff toward the public. Aimed at improving daily interactions, the guide emphasizes respectful language, prompt assistance, and clear communication in all postal duties announced on May 16, 1922.

Post Office Department

Addressing mail speeds delivery through the Dead Letter Office

The article recalls Ben Franklin's early postal service and warns that missing street numbers delay mail. It urges readers to include street numbers and street names when addressing letters to improve delivery speed and accuracy. It contrasts old vague addresses like Atlantic Coast with modern city names such as New York and Chicago to illustrate the need for full addressing.

Ben Franklin Ezekiel Smithers Atlantic Coast Ben Zeke Garret John Smith New York N. Y Chicago Sam Postoffice Department

Postal Addressing Policy Note

A reader asks how a postal clerk can distinguish Trinidad California from Trinidad Colorado and requires spelling out the state name in full in all addresses. This note urges precise, unambiguous addressing practices.

Trinidad California Colorado

Postmasters Urged to Run Local Branches of Biggest Business

President Harding's first message to Congress highlights more business in government and urges postmasters to manage their local postal branches as key units of the world's largest enterprise.

Harding Congress

Saline Woman's Club Hosts Allied Meeting with State Leader

The Saline Womans club joined with the Waiting Workers and Welfare club for a joint Tuesday meeting at the EK parlors. Mrs Alverd of Detroit spoke on club work, citizenship and youth welfare, urging franchise use and school board service. Next gathering will be Mothers and Daughters Day at Miss Edna Smith's home with a 2:30 start.

Saline Womans” Club The Witing Workers Welfare Club Mek Saline Club Alverd Detroit State Federation of Clubs Miss Mills Edna Smith

Christian Science Service in Saline Hall

The Christian Science society of Saline holds services at 10 30 a m in the hall over Citizens Bank. Subject Everlasting Punishment. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Sunday school after the morning service for pupils under 20. Reading Room open 2 to 4 p m Wednesday.

The Christian Science Society of Saline

Clean-up Week Emphasized by Michigan Health Dept in Saline

The first week in May is set as Clean-up Week by the Michigan Department of Health. Saline residents are asked to clear ashes cans rubbish and refuse from alleys backyards barns and other places to prevent fires and attract pests and improve town appearance.

Michigan Department of Health Saline

Senior play "When the Clock Strikes Twelve" at Saline Opera House

The senior production runs May 11 and 12 at 8 PM with admission 20 and 35 cents. Reserved seating available at Wheeler's store. reservations for May 11 go on sale May 9 at 9 AM, and for May 12 on sale May 12 at 9 AM. The line about grouches contrasts with their own circumstances.

Saline Opera House Wheeler's

For Sale Mix of Properties Near Town

For sale a large lot with a good house on a paved street and immediate possession offered. Includes water sewer lights and garden with price 2100. Also a 90 acre lot on car line three miles from town and two vacant lots near sewer and water priced at 400. Additional 2 acre property with house and barn near village. Insurance offered by Mich Mutual Wind Storm Co Hastings.

Mutual Wind Storm Co Hastings

Postal Improvement Week Starts May 1 6

Community members urged to prepare rural boxes and mail routes for a tidy up during Postal Improvement Week May 1 6. Officials hope the effort will attract more visitors and benefits to the area.

Farmer Stranger

Humanizing the Postal Service by Hubert Hoek Quote

Postmaster General Hubert Woek argues that every worker matters and cooperation among human units is vital to success. He says postal duties are accommodations for neighbors and friends, not merely a hired service for an absentee employer.

Hubert Woek

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Robert Virginia Burley EOI Virginia and Burley Tobaccos Jones S&m Tomers MR. Farmer Thinchak WM Woman’s Club Meeting Christian Science Notes W. M. Fowler F.o.b. Flint Chevrolet the Saline Garage Geo. V. Cook Prop Whuerth Theatre Bill Patton Phil Kennedy Dixie Lamont Harold Brow Gladys Walton Boy Scouts Troop 5 Tweedy Harold Lloyd Grace Daamond
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