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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
1
The Orange and Black defeated the Green and White in a close contest with both teams delivering strong play. Don Burkhart battled a bad ankle yet stood out as a key presence as the Green and White fought hard, ultimately losing in the final minutes.
The Veterans Bonus club based in Detroit plans to push a bill in the next legislature for a $15 monthly bonus with at least $250 for every soldier sailor marine and nurse who served. They will seek passage after January and may place the plan before voters via an initiative for the April election by circulating petitions. A $25 million bond issue would fund the program with a 25 year sinking fund. A dedicated commission would administer the bonus. Thirteen states have adopted similar measures since the war.
The Saline merchants have made liberal preparations for the holiday season and anticipate orders. Snowy weather could bring Christmas near, and shoppers are urged to start early for better selections, smaller crowds, and easier trading trips.
Treasurer Max Fosdick announces tax collection sessions at Saline Savings Bank on December 24 January 8 and 22 and at Citizens Bank on December 18 21 and January 15 through 29 to receive taxes.
A merchant explains credit as a community service and a vital asset. Credit chains from Government to banker to manufacturer to retailer to you, making cash only transactions impossible. Pay November accounts now and keep a good credit standing by meeting terms and arranging payments if needed.
Washtenaw County Community Board urges all men who served in the Army Navy or Marine Corps in the recent war to apply for a Victory Medal. Ex servicemen may use special blanks or mail discharge certificates to local offices or recruiting depots in Detroit for Marines.
Our Detroit and Highland Park subscribers must notify the Observer of address changes as new house numbers come into use January 1. Provide new house numbers promptly so mailing lists can be corrected and ready by January 1, 1921.
Tuesday evening December 21 at 7 30. Program includes violin selections by Avis Binder and Ruth Aprill with piano, vocal and violin pieces by Misses Binder Mills and others. All interested are invited to attend.
The Sa ine Farmers club held its regular monthly meeting at the Smith home on December 11. Officers elected for 1921 included Jacob Smith as president T Josenhans vice president Mrs Heilman secretary treasurer Elizabeth Smith correspond ing secretary and Arthur Lutz chairman of the executive committee. A Christmas program followed with music readings toasts and a crab bag dinner concluding a day described as a fine time.
A resident of Ypsilanti Michigan Fred C Heininger issues a public notice dated December 14 1920 stating that the person responsible for a report that he was arrested for rum tampering will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. He offers a reward for information identifying the liar and asks for assistance in locating the source.
A promotion urges readers to gift a year's Saline Observer subscription to relatives or friends, touting subscriptions as popular and convenient. Come in and order it now.
Classified items list farm animals tools services and goods with multiple local names and contact numbers. Entries include cows potatoes boar horses baby carts Christmas trees cards and a shoe protector offer with addresses and telephones. Items mention local towns and merchants and advertise services like tailoring cleaning and piano tuning.
Bracey & Son lease Charles Fahrner’s mill and seek all kinds of saw timber. They will pay a good price, whether standing or at the mill. Contact by writing or calling phone No 70 for a visit.
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