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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
6
A Northland Romance presents Robert Service in verse with illustrations by Irwin Myers. The collection blends adventurous Arctic imagery with lyrical storytelling, showcasing Service’s distinctive ballad style alongside Myers’ accompanying drawings.
In a perilous midnight escape from a grim cabin, the narrator bursts free after a brutal confrontation with Locasto. He clings to the hope of returning to his mother and sister, seeking shelter and guidance as the story hints at a pending continuation next week.
Three state record holding pulling teams meet Thursday Feb 6 during Farmers Week to settle who has the strongest horses. Owners Gohr Abbott and Langley enter the event with records set at county fairs last fall. The Gohr team currently holds the record at 275 pounds. The match will be watched by thousands as teams aim to beat the world record 3500 pounds and surpass opponents.
Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner Clayton Deake filed on January 14 1980 an order designating a drainage district for the Rhoades and Finkbeiner Drain under Michigan law. The centerline route begins at the Saline Bridgewater Drain and runs through Saline Township with a total length of 8484 feet. Lands listed include owners Finkbeiner Berkish Rhoades and Mason among others in Section 30 and 19. The notice closes with a dated January 15 1930 and a proverb about a good husband.
Thirty seven farmers groups plan sessions at Michigan State College during Farmers Week February 3 to 7. Breeders associations, new and old, discuss calf clubs and promotional work while some groups hold banquets and elect officers. A mortgage sale notice announces foreclosure on a Washtenaw County property with sale set for April 37, 1930.
In Livingston County the Shell and Sun oil companies drill a test well on the Tracy Crandall farm northwest of Howell. A ten inch pipe reaches over 400 feet with gas pockets found at 90 feet but mixed with water, yet locals show optimism as leases spread and a nearby farmer taps gas for years of fuel and light.
M F Taylor of Detroit says Konjola cured his stomach and liver problems after years of illness. Seven bottles restored digestion and kidney function, enabling him to return to work. His wife and three sons also use Konjola. Sold in Saline at O C Whedder’s pharmacy and by druggists in the region.
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