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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
5
The piece promotes gifting a hometown newspaper subscription to distant friends or relatives as a year round reminder of the giver. It emphasizes regularity, usefulness, and Christmas suitability with optional gift cards to announce the gesture.
The Mt. Pleasant Times laments the Sunday rush by car that turns the Sabbath into a day of danger and fatigue. It warns of fast and reckless driving causing deaths and injuries and urges using the car only for short trips to rest and seek recreation at home or in secluded spots.
Promote fire safety with simple steps. Keep matches in metal boxes, dispose of rubbish, and prevent cigarette or cigar stubs from causing fires. Store flammable liquids away from open flames and ensure proper electrical wiring and stove clearance to reduce risks.
Dr. W J Deacon notes tuberculosis remained the leading single disease with 3041 Michigan deaths in 1926 but marks progress since 1900. He credits the spread of tuberculosis associations across all states and Michigan's campaigns including Christmas seals, chest clinics, school nursing, health education, and public reports in reducing the death rate and fighting the disease statewide.
The roads are in frightful condition making travel to town difficult. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Ernest Suthland a daughter. Henry Collum and Mrs Lizzie Rosenthal wed Tuesday evening. George H Hammond died suddenly at his home in Lodi from heart neuralgia after a town visit. Milo and Jefferson Rouse visit Albion. D A Bennett assigned to Lake Shore station at Ypsilanti.
Fifteen years ago Miss Luella Kyte of Bluess school planned a Friday December 20 entertain ment at the schoolhouse. A leak in a 50 gallon gasoline tank caused a fire that burned the auto shed and corn crib, 20 bushels of corn and about 100 chickens, with minor car damage. Austin Robison bought Ernest Elsasser’s 140 acre farm west of town and will take possession April 1. Ernest Elsasser also bought the village residence on Ann Arbor street and will move in spring. Mrs Nina Will and son Lawrence of Vermontville visit. George Theure Jr and family visit Herman Gable in Fort Wayne. Mr and Mrs Robison’s sale noted alongside. Tuberculosis death rate discussion notes potential 1925 impact. Michigan and national life loss estimates referenced.
Michigan exhibitors led in championship placings for grains and seeds at the International Livestock Show in Chicago. Wolverine entrants earned purple ribbons in rye, navy bean and soybean classes, while State College and private breeders collected ribbons and cash awards across horses, sheep, swine and cattle. Notable firsts went to Houghton, Jewett Jr., Berry, Laylin, Wilk, Myers, Hutzler, and Hilliard. Julia Allen and Kenneth Rocker placed in health and boys livestock contests.
Dr Phelps editor of the Michigan Advocate will speak in the evening session. Rev S Conger Hathaway of Ypsilanti speaks in the afternoon. A business meeting at 4 30 and elections follow. An evening session at 7 30 ends with a light luncheon at 6 30 in the church dining room. The event marks the Willis M E Church 25th anniversary.
Pittsfield taxes may be paid at Farmers and Mechanics Bank in Ann Arbor December 20 27 and January 3 9 at People s National Bank in Ypsilanti December 21 and January 4 at McMillen Store in Platt January 7 and 14 at Citizens Bank in Saline December 22 and January 10 at Saline Savings Bank December 23 and January 8 Treasurer Henry F Groeb directs collections.
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