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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
4
The Saline Observer items list pricing for cards of thanks five cents per line poetry and condolences six cents per line announcements six cents per line minimum 25 cents obituary and marriage notices free of charge and warn that material benefiting individuals or businesses will be charged at regular rates.
A sixteen year old named Earl Evans is sponsored by local merchants for a tree sitting endurance contest. He aims for cash per hour after reaching the hundred hour milestone while peers work other jobs to earn money. The piece contrasts Evans with classmates who toil outdoors.
The article warns of a 20 percent rise in fatal accidents in Michigan during the first five months of 1930 compared with 1929. It notes Saline's serious conditions, recent local crashes, and the village's traffic policeman. A sign at town entrances is urged, while new operator license laws were rejected by the legislature.
Rochester Minnesota doctors report on 141 epilepsy patients treated with a fat rich diet from Wilder of Mayo Clinic. Forty two cured, thirty two improved, sixty six not benefited. Confidence grows a complete mastery may be possible despite uneven results. In Port Huron a drowning rescue at Lakeside Park ends with lifeboat and artificial respiration for Jack McVicar.
Saline endured a 13 to 0 loss to Milan on the Saline diamond as Merci pitched a shutout. Estermyer and George Austin were Saline’s lone bright spots with two hits each, while 20 of 32 Saline bats ended in strikeouts. Milan’s bats produced 11 hits and every starter except Schmenk had one. Next Sunday features Clinter at Saline, Ann Arbor at Tecumseh, and Manchester at Milan. Campaign stops: Wilbert Brucker plans visits across Washtenaw County including Saline on August 23 at 4 PM with speeches in Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Dexter Chelsea Manchester and Bridgewater. A final rally is set for Friday night in Ypsilanti and Saturday at Ann Arbor’s court house square with a band.
A young man pushed a girl into an eight foot deep Chicago bathing pool. she could not swim and drowned while he was rescued after diving in. The incident is cited as a warning that beaches are no place for pranks. Additional note reports a dustless road proposal costing $2000 per mile adopted by Gratiot and now Inch am follows.
The Observer hints at a September Dollar Day with forthcoming announcements. Readers should watch the publication for exact details, dates, and participating stores.
The U S Department of Agriculture estimates show the cattle on feed for market in the eleven corn belt states on August 1 fell about one percent from 1929. East of the Mississippi minus eight percent, west plus two percent. Iowa and Nebraska show increases while others decline.
Rural boys and girls outperform adults in farm and home practice demonstrations, with more than half a million participants. The Department of Agriculture notes activities cover crops, animal husbandry, poultry, cooking, clothing design, home beautification, and citizenship training, urging expanded access as only about one in twenty rural youth now benefit.
The state administrative board approved a resolution to install a five day week on all state construction projects including highway work. The policy allows hiring one fifth more workers and aims to ease unemployment.
A San Francisco Call poem shows a dollar borrowed by Mr. Wilkins passing through Gray MacAfee Smart Thompson Hart and others in a chain of debts. The verse argues that a small unkind act can trigger a long, unsettled exchange of favors and repayments.
The piece notes two major surpluses: funds in large city banks and excess agricultural produce. While Wall Street liquidity is ample and stock betting wanes, high cash reserves threaten lower land values and dampen commerce. It proposes directing surplus money to purchase excess food to spur progress.
Ex President Coolidge calls for united support for President Hoover arguing the nation must act as one to restore prosperity. He warns against divisive talk and urges all citizens to stand together to meet the nation’s tasks and not burden each other with blame.
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