Michigan dairy researchers challenge raw milk as undulant fever source
Michigan State College animal pathology and dairy departments publish a bulletin arguing undulant fever is a new disease affecting few people and caused by multiple factors beyond raw milk. They note the fever's germ links to contagious abortion in cattle and urge dairymen to pursue radical herd cleanup and business plan changes amid widespread stories about the illness.
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Michigan State College
Animal Pathology
Michigan
University of Iowa
Michigan Bulletin
Rotary Club Meeting Turns Into Round Table Social
Last Thursday the Rotary Club had no formal program. Chairman Tescher led a round table session with members sharing stories and anecdotes, creating a lively, convivial atmosphere. Afterward some attendees discussed forming a credit bureau proposal.
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Rotary Club
Tescher
Observer previews 1931 calendar designs and banners
The Observer notes scarce 1930 prints but highlights George Schmid Jr two large banners Bear tat Valley and Protection with a dog and boy. E J Muir’s Indian Princess by lake moonlight and Chris Volz’s Shady Nook in a summer garden are praised. A strong line of 1931 stamps is planned for wider discussion next year.
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Observer
George Schmid, Jr
Bear Tat Valley
E. J. Muir
Chris
Volz
the Observer
50 Pound Badger Struck and Killed Near Bellevue
A 50 pound badger was struck and killed Sunday morning near the MT8 garage halfway between Bellevue and Charlotte by an automobile driven by Bill Greenman of Bellevue. Greenman Roy Gayton and Murl King were en route to Lansing when they saw the animal crossing the highway and sped up to run it down. The hide was sold to a Grand Lodge fur dealer for $5.
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MT8
Bellevue
Charlotte
Bill Greenman
Grand Lodge
Tax collection dates in Lodi announced
Albert Raus, the treasurer, lists tax receipt dates by bank: Saline Savings Bank December 6 and 20, Saline Citizens Bank December 13 and 27, Bridgewater Savings Bank January 3, Ann Arbor State Savings Bank January 10.
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Saline Savings Bank
Saline Citizens Bank
Bridgewater Savings Bank
Ann Arbor State Savings Bank
Pittsfield Taxes
Tax receipt schedule lists payment dates at Citizens Bank December 14 and January 18. Farmers & Mechanics Bank in Ann Arbor December 28 and January 10 11. Saline Savings Bank January 4 and 25. Ypsilanti Savings Bank December 21 and January 24. Frank Sutherland, Treasurer.
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Citizens Bank
Farmers & Mechanics Bank
Ann Arbor
Saline Savings Bank
Ypsilanti Savings Bank
Hartman Widow Catherine Hartman Dies at 83 in Saline
Mrs Catherine Hartman 83 widow of John Hartman died Monday after a brief illness at her son John’s home 205 West Henry Saline She was born May 28 1846 in Freedom township daughter of George and Margaret Andress lifelong Washtenaw resident Survived by two daughters Mrs William Acton Saline Mrs Alfred Acton York Twp two sons John Saline George York six grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services 1 36 Friday at son’s residence and 2 at Trinity Lutheran Church Rev Adolf Lederer officiating Interment Oakwood Cemetery
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Catherine Hartman
Saline Township
John Hartman
John
West
Henry Street
Freedom Township
George
Margaret Andress
Washtenaw
County
Hartman
Saline
Trinity Lutheran Church
William Acton
Alfred Acton
York Township
York
Adolf Lederer
Oakwoog Cemetery
Washtenaw Brotherhood Elect Officers at Third Anniversary
The Washtenaw Brotherhood held its third anniversary meeting at Willis with a large turnout. Speakers included Rev. BE W Zoller of Denton and B M Hamilton of Monroe in the afternoon and Rev. Frederick Cowin of Ann Arbor in the evening. Special music by a Willis quartet. Officers elected: President Harry Wright Willis, Vice President J W Dresselhouse Manchester, Secretary Treasurer Carroll Ordway Ann Arbor, Publicity Secretary Leon Hathaway Ypsilanti, Chorister W A Hinterman Ann Arbor, Pianist Grayden Everett Ypsilanti, Usher Charles Tower Saline.
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Washtenaw Brotherhood
Willis
BE. W. Zoller
Denton
B. M. Hamilton
Monroe
Frederick Cowin
Church of Christ, Disciples
Ann Arbor
Harry Wright
J.W. Dresselhouse
Manchester
Carroll Ordway
Leon Hathaway
Ypsilanti
W. A. Hinterman
Federated Church Plans New Year Services
The Federated Church under Pastor C. E. Kircher invites all to New Year’s Eve watch night services starting at 8 o’clock with a New Year’s sermon and music. Special music and a social hour follow as choirs direct a musical program.
Dundee Plans New River Raisin Water Plant
The village of Dundee approved 44000 dollars in municipal bonds by a special election to fund a filtration plant on the River Raisin outside the village. Voters supported the project 275 to 102, aiming to improve the unsanitary wells and increase service and revenue to retire the bonds annually.
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Dundee
Raisin
Milan
The Christ Child Christmas Program Highlights
The program lists extensive solo and chorus performances led by Mrs Aileen Brown and Mrs Luthe Briggs with names Christian Burkhardt Eunice Barr Katherine Briggs Harrison Harwood E F Henne and choir. Pieces include The Voice That crieth in the Wilderness and O Come All Ye Faithful with organ and soprano recitals and male choral numbers.
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Aileen Brown
C. F. Unterkircher
Uior Solo
Crieth
Christian Burk
Bass
Lyle Rankin
Atto Solo
Gabriel
Galilee
Nazareth
Luthe
Briggs
Senor Solo
Christian Burkhardt
Katherine Briggs
C. F. ‘Unterkircher
Little Town of
Bethlehem
G. T. Alexander
Miss Eunice Barr
E .F. Henne
Harrison Harwood
Luther Briggs
the Shepherds
Our Dancing Daughters at Liberty Theatre Saturday and Sunday
The Liberty brings Our Dancing Daughters a modernist tale of three young women chasing happiness. Joan Crawford leads a starry cast in a lavish MGM production directed by Harry Beaumont with innovative lighting and striking visuals.
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Liberty Theatre
Harry Beaumont
Josephine Uovett
Joan Crawford
Johnny Baci
Brown
Dorothy Sebastian
Anita Page
Nils Asther
Kathryn Wiliams
Eddie Nugent
Dorothy Cummings
Harley Gordon
Evelyn Hart
Sam de Grasse
Marindt
Beeaumont
Methodist Church Notes Social and Christmas Service Details
The church issues a post Christmas schedule led by 5S. Schofield with a 10:00 a m sermon on Love and Law and 11:15 Sunday school. Epworth League events, White Gifts appeal, Watch Night service December 31 with stereopticon slides, social hour, midnight chimes, and a congregational New Year observance.
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Jesus
Bethlehem
Epworth League
Christian Science Services in Saline Hall Above Bank
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds Sunday services at 10 30 p m in the hall above Citizens bank with subject Christian Science A testimonial meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m An invitation is extended to all Sunday school follows the morning service pupils under 20 admitted
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Christian Science Society of Saline
Citizens Bank
Tecumseh Fire Department Saves Barn and Farm Buildings
The Tecumseh fire department saved a large barn and other structures at the Beland and Beland stock farm east of Tecumseh after a straw stack fire near 10:30 p.m. Neighbors drew water from a nearby pond to slow the blaze until firefighters arrived and extinguished it around 12:30 a.m.
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Tecumseh
Beland & Beland
Tecumseh Herald
The Way of Women Bazaar Reflections
The Howard City Record notes annual bazaars run by about fifty women who work nights for months to craft items then sell them at the bazaar. Men buy meals for the family, women recount sales stories, and the cycle repeats. the piece calls these events humane and worthwhile in a self centered world.
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Howard City Record
Saline Township Tax Reminder by Treasurer Burkhart
George Burkhart, treasurer, states taxes are received at Citizens Bank on Tuesdays and Savings Bank on Fridays and adds a note about dog taxes. The message closes with a proverb about ignorance and a stray remark on old-fashioned girls removing shoes and stockings.
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Saline Township
Citizens Bank
Savings Bank
George Burkhart
Classified Ads Snapshot From The Observer
A fragment from The Observer lists various classified notices including ad rates, contact names, and items for sale. Entries mention hay wanted, a house rental inquiry, Dietiker's stock, radiator alcohol, Wiedman Auto Co items, minnows for sale, and a Round Oak heater with coal fixtures.
Local Classifieds list for sale items and services
Various ads show for sale items and services including a piano, pigs, house and lot, hay, car services, advertising novelties, chicks health products, general electric refrigerator, and a 1929 Chevrolet six coach. Listings include contact phones and prices, with notes on breeding, fuel, and farm equipment.
International Truck Adisco: Good mechanical condition
International Truck offers a large, well maintained vehicle with good tires and one spare. Priced at 175 dollars, a bargain for buyers seeking a sturdy work truck.
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Wiedman Auto Company
NASH TRUCK AND 1928 CHEVROLET ADS FOR SALE
Classified items promote Nash truck with closed cab and stake body at $175 and a 1928 Chevrolet four door sedan with low mileage offered at $150 down with 12 monthly payments. Also an advertisement for a modern six room house at 215 BE Henry street and a note inviting legal printing notices to be sent to the newspaper for probate settlements.
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Chevrolet
Wiedman Auto Company
NASH
Wiedman Auto. Company
Henry Street
A. L
Ferguson
Church St
Ann Arbor
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