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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1927
Page
7
Edna Purdy Walsh outlines craft ideas using cat tail parts for winter decorations. She suggests stuffing small decorative pillows with cat tail down and making baby crib covers from the down, spread on cheese cloth and covered with fine cotton before quilting. The resulting quilt is light, warm, and suitable for carriage, park, or picnic use.
In this ongoing tale Robin McKimber pursues Agatha Brown, seeking her address and evidence of her supposed affair while misled by forged references. Mrs. McKimber and confidants face political and financial threats as the plot twists through aristocratic intrigue and coded letters, leading toward a tense confrontation with mogul Raxon.
Wheat at 1.25 per bushel, corn 1.19 per bushel, oats 0.40 per bushel. Hogs range from 10 to 11 cents, calves 12 to 15 cents. Eggs priced at 27 cents per dozen.
In James Milman's library he weighs justice against injustice as McKimber's fate intersects with Paul Raxon. Milman and allies devise a plan to force open a wall safe by leveraging Raxon's routine access, with Barnes and Bradney ready to act if two hours of stealth suffice, all while guarding Nita's involvement.
The Washtenaw County prosecuting attorney reports 288 prosecutions in the first six months, with 264 convictions, 12 acquittals, 7 on examination, and 5 listed as escapes or settlements. Felony charges reached 4118, nearly matching last year, with varied outcomes across assault, burglary, drunken offenses, embezzlement, forgery, and larceny cases.
Hammond District residents share news of weekly visits and weekend stays. Newell Deem of Detroit calls on sister Hazel Gordon. J N Lewis and family vacation with Ralph Hammond. Jacob Smith with C E Carr. Ruth Needham visits Bertine Collins. Hovey Needham visits John Gillsbee in Tecumseh. Jennie Risdon of Vermillion Ohio stays with Bertie Gordon. Gordon family attends Goldsmith reunion in Ypsilanti.
Russell Acton residents report a Star touring car in use and George Ryan hosting Detroit guests. Mr and Mrs Herbert Allen of Ypsilanti spent Friday with William McKendery as Mr and Mrs Osborn of Saginaw visited with B F Tyler. Mrs Kittie Bible and daughter from Kansas City are visiting relatives. B F Tyler and Mrs James Darwin attended a birthday party for B N Tyler of Detroit Sunday. Charles Sweet and Dorothy Jane of Detroit with Mr and Mrs John Geddes spent Sunday afternoon at Reuben Rogers home.
Henry A announces Schroen Plumbing and Heating offers latest bathroom fixtures and accessories with quick delivery. He carries Kohler bathroom and plumbing fixtures exclusive in the territory, Vapor steam hot water systems, Duro water softeners and American radiators and boilers, enabling reduced overhead for patrons.
County agent Arthur E. Hagen and poultry specialist Mr. Moore from Michigan State College visited on the 15th and 16th to assist residents in selecting exhibition birds for state and county fairs. Wheat at local elevators shows mixed quality with lower weight and shriveled grains. The fair office asks for entry blanks soon, a mail deposit test in the northwest seeks value for expansion, and marl slag is noted as a good grade similar to ground limestone.
4-H members must submit entries to A B Hagen county club agent at the Court House Ann Arbor by August 19. If not received, contact the Farm Bureau extension office Court House Ann Arbor. Livestock members must register with their breeders association and bring papers to the county fair. Dairy livestock poultry corn potatoes canning and clothing clubs should enter per the contest rules pages 229 to 233. For questions contact Mr Hagen at the Farm Bureau extension office.
The Parker Family, a seven member European import, will perform at the Washtenaw County Fair from August 30 to September 3. The act features two big numbers with gymnastic stunts on aerial rings and bars, dramatic acrobatics, and daring stunts on Roman ladders, all in lavish costumes with nickel-plated apparatus. This is presented as a new American attraction and a major draw for the fair.
About a year ago Ralph Autwell of Detroit bought the old mill and water power at Pettysville three miles east of Pinckney from H J Wickman of Howell who had it from the Hooker estate. Last week a gang with teams graded and reinforced the dam. A tractor appliance factory was rumored to be planned but no confirmation yet. The old mill was torn down earlier. Pinckney Dispatch.
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