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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1930
Page
8
A column praises readers of small papers for approving omission of home folk misdeeds while noting the paper’s role in presenting local scuffles and everyday errors. The piece defends keeping scandalous details out of reach to the audience.
Joseph Rokus aged 80 a well known resident killed himself with a shotgun at his daughter Mrs John Quick Tecumseh home after a morning report. He was a German native who had lived in the United States 40 years and had moved from Bridgewater a year ago. The coroner ruled death by own action with no inquest. Mem bers of the family heard the shot and found him. A separate note says a survey finds husbands favor cooks, yet busy restaurants persist.
In Ann Arbor January 15 1930 Judge Jay G Pray presiding. Probate court schedules February 13 1930 at ten o clock for examining and allowing the administrator George A Becker annual account. Public notice to run three weeks in Saline Observer prior to hearing. Nora O Borgert Register of Probate.
Delegates in London discussed global tonnage and category limits with private talks and a steering committee to report. The United States push includes parity with Britain, five year naval cap, and limits on cruisers and submarines while France and Italy push for early ratio decisions. Deaths of notable figures and a Madrid political shift also frame the week.
Ann Arbor becomes a division center of the White Star Refining Company as the firm shifts to direct Washtenaw county distribution from five local stations in Ann Arbor and nearby towns. Richard G. Coffin named manager of the Ann Arbor district.
The Saline High School yearbook page lists editors and reporters by grade levels. Florence Hertier is News Editor with Virginia Gilbert as Twelfth Grade Reporter and George Martin as Eleventh Grade Reporter.
An article chronicles diverse thoughts on the Golden Rule from world traditions and highlights school life. It notes seventh and eighth grade reviews, sleigh ride party, senior tests, a play, and graduation invitations, with jokes and light verse interspersed.
Michigan inspectors report improved alfalfa hay quality due to modern hay making methods adopted at 120 locations. Emphasis on leaf retention and weather protection reduces losses, with no extra labor. Officials say better grades should grow as more farmers adopt the techniques.
Four men, three from Tecumseh, were arraigned in Justice William F. Harding's court on Saturday evening for operating automobiles with improper headlights. Pleas of guilty were entered and fines of $2 plus court costs were imposed. The arrestees were Alfred Reeves John Hammill and Herman Seitz of Tecumseh and Jay Howell of Macon.
Quick relief promised for coughs from colds and irritation with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Describes balsamic demulcent action easing throat irritation and soothing symptoms without opiates, suitable for children and adults, mildly laxative.
In Washtenaw County Michigan the Probate Court sets January 20 1930 hearing for Myrtle Dugan administrator to seek license to sell the estate's real property. Publication ordered in Saline Observer for three weeks prior to the hearing.
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