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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
11
The Saline Observer outlines pricing for notices including Card of Thanks at 6 cents per line and Condolences at 1 dollar. Poetry charged at 5 cents per line, entertainments at 6 cents per line, with a 25 cent minimum. obituaries and marriage notices are free.
A Saline citizen and cemetery board chairman Dr J B Wallace is highlighted for faithful service and unusual dedication to his duties. The piece lauds his meritorious labor and notes Saline has many similar good citizens who reflect the community.
The Unemployment Insurance League in Detroit proposes a constitutional amendment to create a state insurance fund for all industries except agriculture. Benefits would be forty percent of wages for unemployed workers, but critics warn of laziness and price increases while supporters cite existing city programs as fairer. The plan mirrors England's dole system and faces questions about impact on seasonal industries and state finances.
Michigan recorded eighteen Fourth of July deaths with eight by drowning and eight by vehicle accidents. A Detroit bomb mishap wounded three and burned several others, the only such incident statewide. Governor Green’s push to curb needless fireworks deaths appears vindicated as children escaped serious aftereffects this year.
Ground was broken June 16 for a $7,000,000 state hospital five miles southeast of Saline. The first units cost $2,000,000 and should be finished in fourteen months. Seven connected brick structures will form the facility with tunnels and a capacity of 5,000 beds, of which 4,400 are awaiting admission. Otto Misch of Detroit leads the first units. Albert Kahn designs the full plan.
Hugh Green of the conservation department says carrying firearms in areas frequented by wildlife during the closed season requires a permit. Exceptions apply to landowners protecting property. Permits are free and obtainable via local officers, with potential fines or short jail terms for violations.
The village of Clinton purchased an oxygen inhalator costing a little over $200 to be kept at the fire house. It will be maintained by the village and operated by Deputy Sheriff Chester Harvey and Fire Chief C. L. Weaver, available countywide including the lakes district. The device, used in drownings and gas suffocation, follows a Detroit model and reflects small town living noted in local editorials.
Three cars collided at the eastern town limits Monday injuring one person seriously. Con rad Talbert of Buffalo is hospitalized in Ann Arbor with a broken hip and minor injuries. his wife suffered cuts and bruises. Fred Bellis of Detroit, attempting to pass Talbert’s car driven by Percy Moore of Buffalo, braked and swerved opposite a county tar wagon led by BE Schellenberger. A Ford coupe from the opposite direction driven by Robert McGregor of Detroit struck the Bolts car, Moore’s car hit from behind, causing extensive damage.
At a Monday meeting in the old Saline School District No 1 building President Howard Alber oversaw the reelection of William Austin to a three year term as board member by 35 of 36 votes. The district will dispose of the old building in the district's best interests. About 40 people attended. Anna Miller read the annual district and library reports, which were accepted. Disbursements totaled 23,396.66 and receipts 30,872.12 leaving 6,904.46 plus a 2,000 Liberty Bond on hand.
Saline common council met July 7 with President Sugden presiding. Trustees Gross Breder nitz Schleh Uphaus and Cook attended. They approved tax payments to non residents and authorized a $6000 loan from Citizens Bank and Saline Savings Bank to fulfill the Mead contract. Bills were read and allowed. Adjournment followed.
Officials deny ads for out of state labor at the new state hospital southeast of Saline. Most workers are Michigan residents, with 85 percent from Michigan and many born there. Foremen set 7 am starts. 150–200 bricklayers and 50–60 firemen expected after foundations. Wages align with city scales from 45 cents to 1 dollar per hour, carpenters higher. Many men travel far, face agency scams, and wait amid idle grounds and campfires.
The Grand Rapids Herald-Review notes efficiency gains over fifty years in wheat farming. Sickle and threshing required 35–40 hours per acre, cradle cut saved ten hours, binder cut to 4–5 hours, header added another hour, and today a combined harvester and thresher can ready grain for the elevator in about 45 minutes per acre. Absence of rivals does not increase affection.
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