This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
6
The passage lists pricing and policy terms for notices and ads. It states that obituaries and marriage notices are free, while personal or business benefit items incur regular rates. It also mentions rates for poetry, entertainment announcements, and general “Card of Thanks” entries.
A verse reflecting on Christmas bells summoning memories of childhood and loved ones around the tree. It echoes the manger birth, Bethlehem, and calls for goodwill, ending with a hope that hatred fades and all become brothers as the world hears the message.
The Public Ledger states tolerance is the most lovable human quality. It sees others’ viewpoints and grants them the right to their opinions and peculiarities. Tolerance is the generosity that allows people to be happy in their own way rather than insisting on ours.
Editorial note urges restraint in publishing society rumors and gossip about townspeople. It cautions readers to credit newspapers for what they omit and imagines a paper filled with idle chatter as unfit to read.
A writer reflects on the Christmas spirit reminding people to consider the needy while giving gifts. The piece notes how some gifts to the rich may feel inappropriate and urges kindness to those without joy this Yuletide season. A second note mentions Horace Golden, a vaudeville performer fined in Birmingham for distributing imitation United States bills as advertising.
A 1924 Ford roadster described as in good condition with a steel box included. Sold by GEO. V. COOK, an authorized Chevrolet dealer, contact via phone 61 for details.
Charles V. Lane, chief of the Fire Marshals division in Lansing, issues holiday safety guidance for Saline territory. Avoid flimsy decorations near candles, use safe materials, secure trees, and supervise children with flames. replace open candles with electric options when possible.
A wrap of local items from Hillsdale area including new residents in Berdan house on McKay street and Mrs M L Forbes at Home opposite the school. Marriage licenses fall short as Hud son Post notes Hillsdale’s prettiest girls. Births occur to George Thearer and August Barreith. Millie Harris returns from Detroit. Skating on ponds, trips to Omro Wisconsin, and two coats stolen from Harper Parsons store with Deputy Jenny capturing offenders. Lake Shore railroad runs special train for Ypsilanti students. Detroit visit for illness in Reynolds family. Beef displays at Lindenschmidt market, rabbit hunting yields 25 rabbits, and Capt James N Wallace burial with American flag. Visitors from Winnipeg host holidays. Wheat hidden near Rentschler woods. State Pardon Board to free convicts for Christmas. Howell farmer’s wife nets 123.20 from turkeys. Over 500000 silos in the US with Wisconsin contributing 100000.
Fifteen years ago a son was born to Mr and Mrs C C Wheeler on Tuesday. Miss Minnie Caldwell of Detroit visited her sister Mrs C F Unterkirchar. Mr and Mrs M H Webb of Ypsilanti were guests of D A Townsend. The Methodist chicken pie supper netted about 100. Henry Cornish attends the stock show in Chicago and visits brothers Ernest in Joliet and Herbert in Hebron Indiana. Carl Tessmer of Lodi faces March term for maiming a horse and is jailed for jumping aboard Dill.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.