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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
6
A playful editorial note urges businesspeople to embrace advertising, claiming everyone benefits financially from strong publicity. The piece mocks hype while celebrating the lure of mass marketing and collective gain.
Cassopolis farmer Karl Smith marketed 155 pigs on Sept 15 1928 and 275 on Feb 18 1929 with 225 waiting for market. Raised from 75 brood sows on alfalfa pasture using corn tankage and bone meal salt mix. Michigan State experts call him the state champion wholesale pork producer with 45 sons entered in the 1929 pig crop contest.
A large crowd from Chelsea Dexter Manchester Saline Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Willis gathered at Sharon Evangelical church February 17 for the monthly Brotherhood meeting. Rev Ralph Harper of Manchester M E Church spoke on the Beatitude Pure in Heart Shall See God. Prof Brumm of the University of Michigan gave an inspiring lesson about choosing good and cultivating wealth and meaning through honest labor. A church orchestra, new song books, and a district luncheon followed with a concluding address. March meeting moves to Church of Christ in Ann Arbor.
Frightening croupy coughs and tough night coughs are quickly eased by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, trusted by thousands of mothers. Mrs. Nelda Weigel of Calvary Wisconsin endorses it as the best remedy for coughs and colds, sold at Wheeler's Pharmacy.
The Jones bill to stiffen the prohibition act passes 65 to 18 in the Senate after heated debate. Reed delivers a sweeping denunciation of the Eighteenth Amendment, Borah defends it, and Caraway recalls Reed’s 1920 presidential bid. House action on a related deportation measure is anticipated.
The Sunset 4-H Club of Milan participated in the Milan Farmers Institute on February 15 and 16, with help from the Lincoln 4-H Club. Members exhibited potatoes canning clothing and poultry projects while speakers discussed 4-H goals and local progress. The event highlighted forestry extension programs by Michigan State College and planned expansion of 4-H forestry and poultry projects statewide.
William Hilton a 67 year old retired farmer north of Rochester sues his wife Nellie Hilton 62 for divorce claiming she married him for his money. He states they wed November 3 1925 went to California for winter but returned after two months she demanded a loan of 1700 to her son from a previous marriage and upon his refusal she ordered him from the home. He says the divorce is pending.
Barbyard manure has a one fold value. It contains organic matter that improves soil porosity and moisture retention and boosts soil bacteria to convert insoluble minerals into soluble plant food. It also carries actual plant food akin to what is added with commercial fertilizers, so manure may be valued by commercial plant food standards.
Farmers misjudge fertilizer as a stimulant. It provides plant food like buttermilk feeds pigs. Each crop drains soil nutrients, so land must be renewed with annual replenishment or fields decline. Abandoned fields illustrate the point.
Advertises a One-Day Charging Service for sick batteries claiming full restoration in 12 hours versus 20 to 3 days by old methods. Promises cost savings on rentals and positions itself as best in charging service.
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