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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1926
Page
4
The Saline Observer mail designation notes second class matter at Saline Michigan. It lists subscription rates eight months four months two months with prices 3.08 and 50.25, and cites membership in the National Editorial Association and Michigan Food for Michigan People.
Hillsdale and Coldwater voters defeated a small tax to fund band maintenance. Hillsdale once boasted a top state band that won statewide honors, but public support waned as costs rose. The Hillsdale band faces possible disbandment as discussions follow the election. Don L. Clement announced candidacy for the Legislature at a local luncheon, with business leaders in attendance and pledging support. Washtenaw County’s lower section seeks new representation after years with Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti incumbents. organizers expect backing from those communities.
The Tenm County News profiles Fred W. Green after fourteen years as mayor of Tonia. It credits his steady leadership with ending bitter political and religious strife, fostering peace, boosting industry and public utilities, improving streets, cutting debt, and delivering better municipal services. Citizens view him as a model for state leadership, potentially guiding Michigan to greater prosperity.
The piece extols Michigan as a summer playground with vast lakes and scenic beauty while highlighting its strong agricultural and industrial base. It contrasts seasonal leisure with the state’s farming output and factories, arguing opportunity and happiness are closely linked, and notes political power can swing between pull and drag.
Thirty years ago Miss Gertie Stang clerked for G C Townsend. A daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs William Acton. S T Fairbank sent a cartload of potatoes to Toledo at 10 cents per bushel. A lightning strike damaged Charles Kleversaat’s barn but caused no fire. Spring crops look promising with gardens blooming and fruit set for abundant yields. A farmer described rapid transit farming with manure hauled by a boy driver, while a critic urged humane treatment of animals. Editor Lessemer of Ann Arbor hosted a currency bank visit, leaving Lewis convinced he learned something.
Fifteen years ago Harold Spokes son of Reginald and Mrs Spokes of Ann Arbor and grandson of Mrs Mary Hauser died Tuesday morning. Ted Schaible reports brisk Ford sales. Herbert Walker returns home visiting relatives after travel in California China Japan Hawaii Philippines Zanzibar Australia and western states. Bert Derendinger to Toledo Friday. Luella Kyte new night operator. Mrs George W Cook and Florence visit Ypsilanti relatives. Mrs Henry Seitz with sons in Ann Arbor. Merritt Martin from Atlanta Georgia visiting. Fred Zimmerman couple settling into new home on East Henry Street.
In Washtenaw County Probate Court April 14 1926 Judge Tay G Pray orders final administration account hearing for Walter J Keebbe. Frank B DeVine petition for allowance and distribution set for May 17 at the Probate Office. Copy to be published three weeks in Saline Observer. Nora O Borgert Register.
A local studio offers modern ballet and stage dancing with a focus on children. Adults can join classes every Monday and Friday, featuring 15 one hour lessons priced at five dollars.
The National Poultry Council designates May 1 as Egg Day to honor the American hen. The event highlights the hen’s role in the nation’s diet and as an agricultural producer during a country-wide observance.
Step by step on chocolate cookies with eggs sugar milk vanilla and melted fat. Instructions for jam glaze and cake batter with hints on rhubarb jam and coconut or other jams. Shelf cream sauces with corned beef and potatoes and salmon with cream sauce. A note on guests and time management.
Michigan State College crops specialists urge thorough seed corn testing after a survey of 19 counties shows poor seed stock condition. J R Duncan cites failure to field select early and improper storage as main causes. recommends fall field selection, hanging ears without contact, and well ventilated storage as essential steps for high germination.
Elinor Glyn counsels American girls to cling to their youth. The sole objection mentioned is that it leaves talcum on his lapels.
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