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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
6
At ringside I witnessed Locasto's fierce return to form as the Ram Wagon pressed him with elusiveness and power. The onslaught left Locasto battered and bloodied, finally floor-bound as the Ram Wagon carried the day and left Locasto headed for hospital care.
The Prodigal introduces a friend named The Pete who shares a dish washing tale then riffs on music with a homemade banjo. A newcomer labeled The Yukon Yorick arrives after a creditors meeting, joining a crowded hazy cabin as guests discuss life and ancestry.
The Lenawee county budget completed by Perry Van Valkenburg outlines 89000 set aside for trunk line road maintenance. Jackson district maintenance engineer George E. Brown notes the rise of nearly 10000 from 1929 with a 6000 allocation for road side development including tree planting. Blissfield Advance reports the larger funds also cover more materials.
Michigan State College soil scientists perfect a rapid field method to measure soil moisture in five minutes, replacing 24 hour oven drying. Guidelines note optimal moisture by soil type and explain how organic matter or dust mulches improve water retention. In other news a Milan Leader item reports a house fire on York street caused by an overheated stove, with $1000 damage and insurance coverage. A separate brief notes diplomats as married men who keep moustaches and avoid full beards.
Saginaw Valley Dairy Herd Improvement Association members pooled bull calves from dams with known records. Buyers from five nearby counties attended the Hemlock sale where average prices reached $100. Top bid went to A. C. Tessin for a calf sold to John Young.
Mrs Jay Redden suffers tonsillitis and visitors from Grand Rapids Plymouth Lansing Ann Arbor Delhi and Delhi gather for family events. Families include Skinner Steward Cornell and Moore with Thanksgiving guests. Violet Miller surprised on her 14th birthday with games and gifts.
A holiday notice touts a toy and gift shop trend with decorative step stools and child size stools. It highlights colorful, convenient designs matching other boudoir furnishings and claims to prevent the usual Christmas shopping annoyances.
Customers praise a new charging service that accepts run-down batteries before 10 A M and returns them recharged by 6 P M the same day. The offer highlights savings of 50 to 75 cents on rental batteries and guarantees satisfaction.
West Michigan fruit interests led by Michigan Fruit Growers Inc submit a three million dollar merger plan with a two million dollar loan request to the federal farm board. The merger would consolidate 20 cooperative packing and cold storage plants and 10 large western Michigan canning plants. A London specialist blames many failures on flat feet amid unrelated social commentary on Santa Claus and a patent cigarette lighter.
Probate Court of Washtenaw County orders hearing on December 30 1929 for Emma L Smith estate petition. Publication of notice required in Saline Observer for three consecutive weeks prior to hearing. Judge Jay G Pray presiding with Register Nora Borgert.
In Washtenaw County Probate Court on December 2 1929 Judge Jay G Pray presiding. Fred R Stollsteimer asks to admit the will and obtain administration. Hearing set for December 27 1929 at 10 AM at the probate office. Public notice to run in Saline Observer for three weeks prior. Nora Borgert Register of Probate.
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