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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
1
Classified blurbs show items for sale including house and lot, used cars at bargain prices, milch heifer and cows, radios, welding service, propane and lamps, plumbing and heating, fuel, monuments, fertilizer, poultry feed, and various hardware goods. Local merchants list contact numbers and sale incentives.
Farmers in Clare and Kalkaska counties report plans to increase alfalfa and sweet clover acreage by five and three acres per farm respectively. The crops are valued for soil improvement hay and seed. Michigan now ranks among eastern alfalfa producers.
The Michigan Department of Safety outlines a new effort to promote safe driving with emphasis on ensuring cars are in good mechanical condition, following road rules, and reducing speed in winter. Drivers are warned that slippery roads, railroad crossings, and hills require extra caution to prevent accidents and loss of life.
The church advises public worship may be delayed by health conditions with service if Sunday bell signals. The Citizens Bank of Saline, Michigan, schedules an annual stockholders meeting January 8, 1929, from 1 to 3 p.m. EST to elect directors and conduct business.
The Detroit Free Press urges caution as the flu spreads. readers are advised to seek rest, hydration, and medical guidance to prevent complications when ill. Public health tips emphasize avoiding close contact, staying home, and covering coughs to curb transmission.
Michigan State College authorities announced Farm Week to run February 4 through 8 in Lansing. The annual gathering draws thousands of agricultural groups and interests with programs and exhibits planned by numerous committees. Past attendance has exceeded 5 000 delegates from counties across the state.
Auction on December 29 1928 at 12 oclock noon features cattle hogs horses and farm implements to be sold on premises four miles east of Saline off US-112. Includes multiple dairy cattle Jersey Guernsey Holstein and Ayreshire bred and due dates listed plus two Jersey bull and heifer entries. Also two O I C hogs due March and various farming equipment milk cans incubator and farm furniture with barley and oats for sale. Conducted by F A Lincoln with Guy Thompson as auctioneer Arthur Heininger as clerk.
Township Treasurer Henry F. Groeb lists tax collection at Citizens Bank January 8 and 15, Saline Savings Bank December 26 and January 10 and 17, Peoples National Bank December 20 and January 3 and 18, and Warmers & Mechanics Bank weekly Saturdays during banking hours from December 15 to January 19. A 4 percent penalty applies to unpaid taxes after January 19. Pay early to avoid the penalty. The note ends with a quip about traveling to Canada by the writer.
The Detroit Edison Co warns the public about dangers of installing radio aerials on or near power lines carrying 4 800 to 25 000 volts. Many have ignored warnings, risking line breaks and severe shocks or death. Underground aerials offer better satisfaction and eliminate proximity risk. may cost less than overhead setups. Ypsilanti Michigan.
The Saline outbreak is described as mild with no new cases in several days. Quarantine rumors from Detroit and negative talk from Milan merchants stir local tension while residents report good care at home and expectations of quick recovery.
Farm management specialists urge start of farm accounts on January 1 1929 with a new account book. Inventory takes about two hours. weekly entries require about 15 minutes. Books cost 20 cents and available via county agents or farm management department. A juvenile brutality case in the county involved a 15 year old beating a farm hand, leading to probation until age 18 and damages to a detention home. Taxes schedules at local banks with dates in January. Austrian republic marks tenth birthday with talk of marriage to the German Reich.
Mrs Florence Donaldson Bond born in Saline township July 13 859 and died December 19 1928 after years of illness. Survived by daughter Ruth Bond, niece Mrs George W Cook, nephew D Eugene Webster and many cousins. Funeral Friday at residence with Rev S T Dunk. interment Oakwood cemetery. Attending from away listed include D E Webster of Chicago and others.
A cluttered page lists stock prices at Dietiker s, car heaters from Wiedman Auto, and multiple Wanted notes by John Reed and Carl Smith. It also advertises pullets for sale, farm supplies, and used All Electric water Kent radio set, with contact phones and locations such as Bridgewater and Saline.
The Saline Woman's Club met at Mrs. Bessie Collins' home on December 11 with a large gathering. After the routine, 12 second grade children presented a playlet The Christmas Pitcher under Miss Shaw's direction. Rev. S Schofield gave a talk and a luncheon followed. Next meeting January 8 hosted by Mrs. Sam Boyd.
We wish to express our appreciation of the many acts of kindness shown the late Mrs. Lydia Clough during her illness, Ed. Stierle, and Family, E. G. Lindauer. Saline Township Tax Notice You can pay your taxes at Savings Bank Tuesdays and at Citizens Bank Thursdays of each week. George Burkhart, Treasurer.
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