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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1936
Page
4
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The quotation condemns preaching hatred of the rich and slanderous campaigns that inflame the working class. It argues such rhetoric harms the body politic and betrays American ideals of fair discourse and policy.
The article notes many polls aim to gauge voter plans for November while warning that up to a third of voters may vote without a firm plan. This makes precise forecasting difficult and highlights uncertainty in early polling.
A Camden Advance squashes a long distance hail from Lionel Brooke & Co., Windsor Ontario brokers. The note warns readers to beware of offers to “invest” in quick riches and to avoid trusting slick talk aimed at profiting Wall Street types.
The Delta Ohio Atlas notes a postwar boom in cycling as automobiles surge. Massachusetts factories now churn out about 1000 bicycles daily and 1936 sales are projected near a million, with Britain seeing a similar revival as rural riders savor quiet lanes.
A columnist notes how two property magnates once unable to handle thousands now manage millions with ease, arguing big debts are easier to manage than small ones. The piece warns to take care of small debts or risk large troubles, and ends with a cheeky nudge to read the classified ads.
Washtenaw County tops Michigan for sheep production in 1935 with 88,055 head on farms, though down 6,507 from 1980. Census figures show cattle 34,125 head, hogs down 8,687, and horses down 34 percent. oat and corn acreages shift, Irish potato area up to 3,995 acres, farms numbered 3,506 with average land value per farm at $6,976.
More than 26 000 people have seen the Michigan Tuberculosis Association health exhibit since March as part of a yearlong tour visiting 22 cities and planned stops in upper and lower Michigan. The related film Contacts has drawn 58 000 viewers since October, and the display, funded by December tuberculosis seal sales, is hailed as a unique and highly valuable public health education effort.
The muck farmers of the state will visit the Michigan State College farm at Mast Lansing tomorrow to inspect 14 acres of muck plots. A picnic lunch will precede short talks by college faculty and prominent muck farmers. Dr. Paul M. Harmer leads the demonstrations with guided group tours at 9 o clock. Roe Teeter, a Manchester Civil War veteran, marks his 90th birthday by tending his garden and walking town.
City council held a session in the council chamber on August 3 with Mayor Sugden presiding. Bills listed include wages for multiple workers and various supplies as council votes on plats and upcoming sidewalk ordinance.
The National Milk Producers Federation reports Bangs disease control showing a drop in reactor rates from 14 percent in 1934 to about 6 percent in mid 1936 across nearly ten million tests. Indemnity remains $27 per head. mastitis testing is debated as federal funds are reallocated. The report defends eradication efforts and notes broader support for future expansion.
J A Davidson of Michigan State College reports experiments showing pullets balance crude protein intake when offered continuous hopper feeding of corn oats and 20 percent mash. The method reduces feeding irregularities and losses from helper changes, with lights extended to 13 14 hours. Mortality similar to previous years. production 44.8 47.1 percent for white Leghorns and 46.5 49.6 percent for Rhode Island Reds over 11 months. Total feed per bird ranged 79.9 to 93.45 pounds.
St John’s Lutheran Church Bridgewater with Divine service at 10 a m Sunday school at 7 1 English services on the second and fourth Sundays. Rural carrier Reid Woodward reported a 3 foot brown snake found in a Carleton resident’s basement after a sighting by a 17 year old girl. Fire danger noted as boys near Palmer marsh started a fire three miles west of Hamburg cemetery. two girls helped summon aid to prevent damage.
The Federated Church notes that C B Kircher will preach next Sunday at 10:00 am with special music. Sunday school at 11:15 led by S C Cotten. The program includes young people’s meeting at 6:50 pm and worship at 7:30 pm. Midweek service Thursday at 7:30 pm.
Morning worship at 10 oclock and Epworth Leagues at 6 30 p m. No evening service. Wednesday prayer service Thursday choir meeting. A government official calls the church a financial failure, though it would be worse if run by voluntary contributions.
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