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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1931
Page
5
Foley Gram claims to stop coughs with a genuine Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It supposedly spreads a healing coating over irritated throat tissues and clears air passages while raising phlegm without effort. Marketed as sedative and comforting without opiates. Mothers endorse it. Suitable for elderly persons. Sold at Wheeler's Pharmacy.
University High hosts Milan Dundee Clinton Lincoln Roosevelt in a sequence of home and away games with an open February slot, culminating in March tournaments.
The column records residents like Melvin Alber traveling to Ludington and Mae Schroen recovering from appendicitis. It notes several Detroit and Saline visits, family events, and health recoveries, alongside local officials Horton and Middleton, and Milan Leader founder A B Smith’s death in California. It ends with a call from Saline Rotary Club urging Christmas seal contributions totaling about 120 dollars.
Frank Rose to attend Grand Lodge F A M in Detroit next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Lake Shore freight office reports 263 carloads shipped in 1900 and 134 cars in, per the station agent’s annual report. Reports across the state warn that the corn husker is a greater menace than the wheat thresher.
A Kansas weekly publisher finally lands a full page ad from a former non advertiser announcing a closing out sale. The hardware merchant, though failing, learns advertising can save rather than end his business, illustrating a common pattern among merchants.
The notice asks recipients to pay 1931 cemetery dues promptly and review receipts for any back dues. It emphasizes clear records to reveal overdue payments and urges action now.
Dr. Guy T. Ratner visited Detroit. Several Detroit residents and friends were mentioned visiting Saline township and nearby towns. Mrs. Georgiana Owen of Ypsilanti died, and Mrs. Sally Drake, a pioneer, was noted with funeral at home conducted by Rev. W. H. Hoffman.
The annual Boy Scouts and Red Cross swimming and life saving course began Saturday at the Michigan Union pool in Ann Arbor. Beginners meet at 10 15 and advanced swimmers at 11 15 with 12 weekly sessions. No charge. towels cost five cents if needed.
If the Observer owes you from $1.50 to $4.50 you might collect. If you owe the Observer send remittance to avoid embarrassment of pursuit. We pay rent light heat insurance taxes and more. Start the New Year by paying your subscription today. Goiter Not a Disease headline Magibs its only a habit.
The council met in the council chamber on January 5 1931 with President Sugden presiding. Trustees Bredernitz Gross Uphaus Cook present. Fairbank absent. Minutes read and approved. An election board was appointed with Bredernitz and Cook inspectors. clerks Mrs Ernest Towler and Mrs Lucile Henderson. election commission Adam Klumpp Ben Uphaus and Lottie Wallace. gate-keepers Sela Fitzgerald and Jacob Clough. registration board Uphaus Gross and clerk. Bills read and orders drawn for various services and salaries totaling 78.00. Detroit Edison Company and others listed. Motion to adjourn subject to call of President. MARK B. SUGDEN President LOTTIE WALLACH Clerk.
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