Alaska Trip Dreams and Departure by Detroit Boy Adventurers
A Detroit coal dealer G B Buchanan funds a three way fare plan for boys to Alaska, with parents contributing one third and the boy one third. The narrator joins nine adults and 41 boys traveling from Detroit June 30 by train across Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Minnesota and into Banff Alberta enjoying meals, sights and notable stops including Chicago, St. Paul and Banff. The journey features newspaper attention, a ride on the Soo Line, visits to landmarks such as the State Capitol in Saint Paul, and a July 4th Canada stop, with vivid descriptions of Lake Louise, Bow River, and mountain climbing experiences.
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Alaska
G. BE. Buchanan
Detroit
Buchanan
Michigan Central
Richard Clark
Kiwanis Club of
Chicago
Chicago Coal Dealers Association
Lake Michigan
Soldiers’ Field
Tribune
Marshall Field
Stevens Hotel
Roosevelt Theatre
Chang
St. Paul
Soo Line
St. Croix Bridge
Minnesota
St.Paul
Northwest Airways Association
State Capitol
North America
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Medicine Hat
Moose Jaw
Banifi
Banff
Alberta
Mount Royal Hotel
Lake Minnewanka
Bow River
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Lake Louise
Chateau Lake Louise
Louise
Queen Victoria
Lake Agnes
Mirror Lakes
William Fox Company
Wilma Banky
Rod
LdRogue
Prince of This Vicinity to celebrate 89th birthday in Omaha
ISAC CLARK SHAW of Omaha Nebraska turns 89 on August 7 at his home with daughter Ida A Wobod. Born 1838 on the old Christian Cook farm he is the eldest of seven children of Robert and Eliza Sian. He worked early for pay, built Shaw homes, married Elizabeth Wood, farmed south of town, later moved to Chicago then Omaha. He has enjoyed unusually good health and a sunny disposition, respected by all who know him.
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Tsaee Clark Shaw
Omaha
Ida A. Wobod
Robert
Eliza Sian
Needham
Milan
William
Ypsilanti
George
Clifford
Chicago
Allen Crittenden
Mr. Crittenden
Shaw
Harold Miller
Phelns
Elizabeth Wood
Clinton
Michigan
Christian Science Notes Saline Service and Meeting Details
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds services in the hall over Citizens Bank at 10 30 a m Sunday with Spirit as the subject and a testimonial meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm A Sunday school session follows the morning service for pupils under 20. Police warn motorists traveling from Detroit to Lansing or Grand Rapids to reject rides from strangers after a Lansing man was robbed of cash by a revolver wielding stranger during a Detroit bound ride.
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The
Christian Science Society of Saline
Citizens Bank
Detroit
Lansing
Grand Rapids
Lawrence Lyons
Michigan State Police
E. A. Lockwood
Hast Lansing
Lockwood
Howell
Brighton Argus
Clarence Rogers Dies After Fall While Painting Farm Buildings
Clarence Rogers died from a fall while painting near the George Walker farm west of town. He toppled from a ladder after lunch, suffering a fractured skull and facial injuries. Born May 13 1894 he married Violet Smith March 20 1916 and is survived by his mother Mrs Flora Rogers a widow two daughters Lucille and Ethel a son Arthur and other relatives. Funeral services were held at 10 am with Rev Reuben Crosby officiating and interment at Oakwood cemetery.
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Clarence Rogers
Clarence
George Towler
George Walker
Lucille
Othel
Arthur
Reuben
Crosby
Oakwood Cemetery
Will Robison Dies on Route After Cream Delivery
William Robison, a lifelong Saline township resident aged about 62, died Tuesday morning when he fell from his car while delivering cream. The vehicle continued down the road and struck a tree. An inquest was not deemed necessary. He married Elizabeth Gardiner on January 22, 1902, and is survived by his wife, a sister Mrs. Blair of Three Falls, Neb., and three brothers Austin, Fred, and Micah. Funeral at his home with Rev. Dunk officiating. interment Oak Hill cemetery.
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William Robison
Ed. Feldkamp
Robison
Saline Township
Elizabeth Gardiner
Mrs. Blair
Three Falls
Nebraska
Austin
Fred
Micah Robison
Corn Borer Fight Continues as Pest Surges Again
Residents report active corn borers despite belief the pest was reduced earlier in the year. A East Michigan avenue observer found two full grown borers and about a hundred hatchlings near a garden tassel. The notice describes how to inspect, locate, and cut stalks to reveal worms, and notes local poultry advances with Mrs. Laura Walworth reporting 1000 Leghorn chickens and plans to ship eggs to Boston. ads mention gladiolas for sale at 50 cents per dozen from Mrs. GH Miller.
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East Michigan Avenue
Laura Walworth
Laura Meeks
Ben Pendell
Adams Advocate
Double Birthday Party Observed Here Sunday
Mr and Mrs Alphonse Schmid entertained many relatives and friends at a double birthday party on Sunday July 31 for Harry K Williams of Long Beach California and Mrs A Schmid whose birthdays fall on the same date. Out of town guests included the Williams family plus Edith Williams from Long Beach and other relatives from Duluth Adrian Royal Oak and Ann Arbor.
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Alphonse Schmid
Harry K. Willams
Long Beach
California
A. Schmid
Williams
Schmid
Harry K. Williams
Edith. Williams
A. J. Kinman
W. J. Northey
Edward
Duluth
Minnesota
J. H. Northey
Adrian Northey
Jack Northey
Dorothy Northey
Local ads list services and sales in Saline Ann Arbor area
The page advertises items and services from Dietiker's to Wiedman Auto Co and Saline Mercantile, including batteries for $12, cider vinegar, eight acres of alfalfa, chickens for sale, trucking rates, monuments by Jos L Arnott, grain treatment, and a public market reopening on North Huron Street. It also notes a dental office closure and an optometrist in Ann Arbor.
1926 Chevrolet Coaches and Ford Tourings Offered
GEO V COOK Chevrolet dealer promotes 1926 Chevrolet Coaches and Ford Tourings with pickup box bargains. Saline Mercantile Co offers fertilizer in stock with delivery on call and right prices. Charles Wolford announces wallpaper hanging service with samples and reasonable rates, phone 237 F2.
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Geo. V. Cook
Chevrolet
GO. V. Cook
Charles Wolford
Build Your Home on Saline Village Lot
Property ad for one of the best Saline Village lots with shade trees. No filling required. Taxes paid, insured title, and a fair price. House to rent. Conversation references a ready home site with favorable terms.
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Saline Village
Property buyers alert from W M Fowler in Saline area
Real estate note offers houses in Saline Clinton Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County farms with immediate possession. Also lists business places vacant lots and tight prices. Contact A Lange in Saline at 767. Unclear line references old fashioned Birks and recitals.
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Saline
Clinton
Ann Arbor
Washtenaw
Lange
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Robert Fucss
Wisconsin
Isac Clark Shaw
Princes of
Tessent
Omaha, Nebraska
Saline Savings Bank
the Quality Grocery
Martin Fuoss
Dixie
Staebler
Dixie Gas
Staebler Oil Company
Christian Science Notes
Bse
Will Robison
T. Dunk
Oak Hill Cemetery
Gladiolas
GH “Miller
Phonse Schmid
Lewis
Ernst
Pat Littles
the Observer
Dietiker’s
S. A. Fitzgerald
George Schmid, Jr
Ford
Wiedman
Dr. Henderson
J. FE. Burkhardt
Albert Niethammer
Exide
G. V. Cook
Wiedman Auto Company
Julius Hass
Walter- Armbruster
Jos. L. Arnet
Saline Mercantile Co
Saline ,Mercantile, Company
Huron Street
Ann Arbor Street
Emil H. Arnold
Main Street
W. M. Fowler
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