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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
5
The Michigan milk marketing act is not a cure all as suits challenge its constitutionality. The piece traces dairy history from farm gate sales through industrialization to government intervention and the rise of collective bargaining, pasteurization, and surplus management amid changing demand.
The piece notes farmers in Michigan often breed cows to freshen in spring for green pastures, while fall calving saves feeding costs. It compares average state dairy cow output of 4,800 pounds per year to state herd production totaling about 13,000 pounds per cow yearly. It argues higher production reduces animal numbers and labor needed, but raises costs borne by farmers.
A study notes distributor incentives raise prices by encouraging excess milk production and seasonal buying. Detroit drivers unions and delivery practices add costs, while per capita milk consumption fell during the Depression as prices rose above living costs. The 1939 milk marketing act in Michigan remains experimental and under public scrutiny.
Luke, watching his father splice rope, realizes money comes from one task after another. He recalls chores from planting to selling potatoes and sees the rope analogy. On Christmas morning he proudly gifts his parents slippers and an apron funded by his potato money.
Frances Grinstead reports on mistletoe hunting in eastern Oklahoma where men shoot sprigs from elms for the Christmas trade. The practice floods northern markets with green sprigs while berries ripen variably and discarded sprigs litter roadsides as mistletoe reappears each year.
The author reflects that the first meaning of Christmas is generosity inspired by God's gift to mankind. The Christ spirit briefly breaks worldly selfishness and can be born in our hearts, though gift exchanges can become burdensome if misaligned with this spirit.
In Denmark on Christmas morning villagers report church towers blowing at dawn to ring in the holiday. The blasts send Christmas hymns across four points of the compass, echoing through towns and countryside.
The Michigan State College entomology department notes cold weather drives box elder bugs indoors. They do no damage unless crushed. they seek heat until spring. Experts advise pruning box elder trees close to the ground to reduce infestations.
The 40th annual International Livestock exposition in Chicago saw 11th Michigan State College students finish 11th among 29 college teams with 90.28 percent. Ohio State topped the field at 92.42 percent. Texton Miller of Marlette tied for hog judging with 245 points of a possible 250.
Probate Court of Washtenaw County Michigan on December 4 1939 orders creditors to present claims to the Ann Arbor probate office by February 13 1949 at 10 a m. for examination and adjustment. Public notice to run in The Saline Observer for three consecutive weeks. Judge Jay G Pray presiding.
In Washtenaw County Michigan a chancery suit by Mabel Fuller and others against Eveline Hendrick and many defendants seeks to quiet title to land in Ypsilanti and to dismiss defenses. A default on a 1920 mortgage prompts a public sale scheduled for February 29, 1940 at the Ann Arbor courthouse to satisfy the claim and costs.
Divine services at 10 a.m. with Sunday school at 11. English services are held every second and fourth Sunday of each month. Everyone is warmly invited to attend.
Plaintiffs filed to quiet title to land in Ypsilanti Washtenaw County Michigan under 14028 to 14035. Defendants must enter appearance within three months or face default. Publication notice appears in The Saline Observer with the parcel described as the south half of lot 38 in H W Larzelere Addition to Ypsilanti.
Evergreens retain needlelike foliage year round and need careful watering to prevent winter damage. Do not water in freezing conditions or when soil is frozen. after thorough watering, apply thick mulch to reduce evaporation, especially for newly planted evergreens. Some readers miss details by aiming too high.
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