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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
6
A rugged crew led by the Prodigal trails a stampede toward Ophir Creek seeking fortune. Nightlong pursuit ends at a rough shaft where stakes may yield a million-dollar claim. the narrator vows to follow, Berna the prodigal lurks.
A Detroit panhandler told Rev M S Rice of hunger and the clergyman treated him to a meal. After paying the bill Rice discovered his money was at home, but the panhandler insisted on paying and Rice finally covered the taxi to the church. The exchange ends with Rice funding the act of charity.
Clinton High School decided to withdraw from the Lenawee County Athletic Association at its annual meeting in Adrian. Superintendent Amos Van Tassel cited being outclassed by cities and larger villages and a desire for competition in its own class. Contests with other schools will continue as scheduled, and athletic relations with Tecumseh remain.
A small blaze erupted around 7 PM Monday as Christmas decorations in Roy Bruckner's show window ignited. Quick action by Bruckner, staff, and others contained the fire with minor damage to window contents. Bruckner suffered severe burns to his hands. fire department arrived but was unnecessary. Cause remains unknown.
Dr H B Hibbard of Wisconsin urged Michigan State College auditors that real estate taxes nearing confiscation could be replaced by tax on those able to pay if states acted as a unit. He touted a national income tax but warned it fails when taxpayers move to dodge levies. He argued corporate moves shift tax burdens and that tax units must expand to meet modern growth.
Mt Pleasant ships about 8000 barrels of oil daily from the oil station. The McKay Mercier gas well in Clare County may indicate a wider field. Gas flow from the Sias well on the Mumy lease in Chippewa township shows continued pressure. Clinton Men Buy Trotting Stock report from Toledo auction with seven colts. Orrin Middlebrook recovered them after improved roads allowed a return trip.
Ralph Harwood of the Blue Ribbon Calf Club describes a Washtenaw County Fair prize trip to Chicago for livestock judging. He recounts arrivals, hotel stays, visits to the Field Museum and churches, the International Livestock Exposition events, tours of Swift & Co. packing plants, banquets, and a 4-H club party with 1,300 delegates attending over several days with notes on speakers and activities.
Customers praise a rapid service that recharges run-down batteries before 1 PM the same day. They also save 50 to 75 cents on rental batteries and are promised satisfaction with the new charging option.
A 1300 member Washtenaw County 4 H delegation toured the International Harvester Co plant guided by Cyrus McCormick Jr. They saw tractors binders and mowers then attended a Palmer House banquet. Michigan placed third in crops judging and had the top poultry exhibitor.
Charles William Allison, nephew of R G Allison, was found near Kansas City. Relatives traveled to bring him home after he vanished from Owosso two years ago at age sixteen. An aunt had left him nearly $50 000, and Mr. Allison, as estate administrator, pursued the heir. Excessive smoking by women linked to baldness by some doctors in Melbourne. The quoted quips reflect editorials on manners.
The Probate Court of Washteriaw County Michigan orders the examination and allowance of the 8th annual account of Detroit Trust Company as trustee in the estate of Walter S. Morden deceased. The hearing is set for January 21, 1930 at the probate office in Ann Arbor. Publication required for three consecutive weeks in the Saline Observer. Nora O Borgert Register of Probate.
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