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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
1
Michigan voters will decide three constitutional amendments at the November 6 election. One covers annexation of adjacent territory by cities like Detroit, another raises legislative pay, and the third resubmits the excess condemnation law for street widening and park creation.
Albertina Opberger Fress born in Germany in 1838 emigrated to America at 20. She settled in Saline after marriage to Martin Fucs and left behind a husband and three children. Funeral services for a family member named in Saline were held at the Martin home with interment in the local cemetery. Her life was described as patient and hardworking with several grandchildren noted.
Lillian Gish finally plays Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter at Liberty Theatre. The production by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is directed by Victor Seastrom with Lars Hanson as her leading man and a large supporting cast, including Henry B. Walthall and Karl Dane. The film features a replica Puritan village and is tied to Gishs Puritan ancestry in Deerfield Massachusetts where DAR preserves the family home.
July 1 marks new postal rates after congress action. Private postal cards return to one cent. Newspapers like The Observer drop to one cent per two ounces, enabling a five cent stamp to mail a standard eight page issue nationwide. Special delivery fees drop for heavier weights to aid farmers shipping produce by mail.
Multiple dealers offer Ford and used cars, tractors, and farm equipment at Wiedman and Parsons & Dodge. Hardware stores promote lamps, incubators, paints, monuments, and cleaning supplies with sales on radios and batteries. Public notices show office closings and job opportunities for a district sales manager.
We express sincere thanks to friends for kindness after our bereavement. Special appreciation to Rev Lederer for comforting words and to Mr Dietiker for kindness. Martin Fuoss and Family, Jacob Fuoss and Family.
Ford coupe from 1926 noted as in excellent condition with lacquer finish and five good tires. Sold by George W. Cook and Son, authorized Chevrolet dealers.
Village taxes are due now with payment accepted on all days except Saturday. Roy Rogers serves as Treasurer and oversees collection.
A classified notice offers half of a double house for rent to a man and wife. The listing cites box 83, Sa line, Mich. 43 as the contact point for inquiries.
MOWERS Deering John Deere Johnson PLOVWS 2 Bottom Sulky and Tractor Side Delivery Rake Binder Wanted People in this vicinity who have any legal printing required in the settlement of estates etc to have it sent to this newspaper Rates are universal in such matters and to have your notices appear in this paper it is only necessary to ask the probate judge to send them here.
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