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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1927
Page
4
A Michigan farmers club at East Lansing urges joining a crusade against large signs on highways and asks advertisers to use space for legitimate newspapers. Veterans with lapsed World War I risk insurance should reinstate before July 2 1927 as this is the cheapest affordable life insurance for aging soldiers.
The Detroit Times declared its focus on the Greater Detroit area with a claim of reaching a million and a half readers, urging merchants to consider local papers for advertising. The Durand Express calls the tribute to small town papers sincere and truthful, noting the ad’s broader significance.
The spruce is a beautiful hardy tree suitable for landscapes and many uses. Spruce planted along highways and railroads serve as snow fences and beautify rights of way, while on farms they act as wind breaks and shelter for animals. Spruce grows fast, requires little attention, and will become valuable for pulpwood and other uses in years ahead.
An amused narrator imitates an editor’s chair and discovers the hard truth of writing. He recalls the comfort of the desk yet finds no words to publish. He tests his resolve, sweat drips, and the blank mind mocks his effort, revealing why editors earn their reputation.
Daily price list shows wheat 1.22 per Ibu oats 0.42 per bu corn 0.78 per bu hogs 11.50 per cwt calves 0.14 per lb biggs 0.32 per dozen. Prices reflect standard commodity units and values for farmers.
A column recalls a probate calendar used by James Richard estate administrator Shankland and a pegs system for months and days. Street work by Major Wallace includes dawn snow shoveling. Carlton of Grass Lake News boasts vast chicken wealth, claiming 17 million birds valued at 30 cents each. Pension agency cuts send veterans to Indianapolis for vouchers. Vincent L. Crittenden and Olga Laubengayer wed in Ann Arbor. W N Lister wins the county school commissioner nomination on first ballot. Five boys plan a soon stage play. Tiler William Brainard’s stove explosion at the Masonic lodge rooms blindsides him as gasolene is mistaken for kerosene.
Fifteen years ago an old pioneer oak in front of Dr. Woodbridge’s home was cut down on Tuesday after electric wires passing through its top kept it charged from the electric road. The Schaible and Wiedman garage at Ypsilanti burned Sunday morning in subzero weather. Edward Guenther plans an auction of farm stock and tools on Wednesday February 14. The St Jacob’s social will be held Friday at the Wiedmayer home in Saline township. Otto Hack of Lodi seeks hospital treatment. Homer Hoyt and his wife with their daughter visited Mr and Mrs G L Hoyt in Detroit Saturday night and Sunday.
Public foreclosure notice for a mortgage held by Charlie A Harden and Lexie M Harden later assigned to Charlie N Buck. Property in Ypsilanti Michigan described as Prospect Gardens Lot 9 to satisfy $1356.47 due, sale set April 21 1927 at 10:00 AM at the south front door of Washtenaw County Courthouse Ann Arbor.
Questionnaires mailed to all rural school districts by Washtenaw County school commissioner assess local Parent-Teacher organization formation dates affiliations with the Michigan branch of the national congress and state and national body services. Officials report on county council membership delegate sending to state and district conventions and summer and midwinter conferences at Michigan State Normal. Data will be presented at a Washtenaw council meeting in Ann Arbor March 22 with Dr. Clarence C. Little, UM president, among speakers.
A Friday assembly featured Boy Scout topics including hikes camp songs oath and pledge plus a senior class photo session by Gyrus Camp. The senior play Kempy was rescheduled and expected to draw full houses. Basketball results from Milan show girls win and boys lose with Saline and Brooklyn performances detailed.
A proposal suggests shifting all school and church vacations to winter to save thousands of dollars on light and heat bills. The Addison Courier notes adoption may be distant but the savings are clear.
In Decatur oil activity surges as leases are signed and a company forms at Indiana Harbor aimed to start operations after frost leaves the ground. Oil promoter Max Weinstein writes to S. M. Eckenberger promising a drilling outfit on the Vought farm before thaw, noting one machine weighs over twenty tons.
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