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Saline Observer

Location

Saline, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1923

Page

8

Rome's Heights: Ancient Builders Brought Up Rear Sections

Lanciani notes Caesars era laws limiting front heights to sixty feet. Builders evaded rules by stacking extra stories behind fronts. Earlier measures reduced story heights as buildings grew, with ceilings possibly too low for a man to stand.

Lanciani Rome

Michigan Happenings Highlight State Land, Officials

John Baird seeks approval to develop Michigan spawn and plant lakes with home grown fish as 35 full sections in Iosco County become a state game refuge. A fatal trio of accidents, job cuts, and budget requests fill local news with multiple named communities and officials.

John, Baird Conservation Department Iosco County Tawas A.S. Peck Denver Federal Reserve Michigan Department John Baird State Administrative Board

Michigan crops, fire stats, and guardsmen plans in state brief

Bids to canning firms run three and a half to five cents per pound with some at three tenths, demand weak since January. The 1923 fire stat shows 14 643 alarms and 12 414 actual fires in 66 Michigan cities, with losses down 68 852 dollars despite more fires. June crops mostly above ten year average except hay and several fruits. National Guard to train at Camp Grayling from Aug 4 to Aug 22 under Col. Guy Wilson. no state pay. A lightning death near Owosso, a 10 year old girl, is reported. Road work begins in Lee township linking Duck Lake road to Battle Creek-Olivet line under Covert act. Poultry culling demos planned in Tuscola county by R D Ure. Governor Groesbeck denies a special session for reapportionment. Eighteen Shiawassee farms named poultry demonstration stations. Wilson state park improvements under way at Harrison. Allegan fair set for Aug 28-31. Captain William Coleman, 86, longtime Lake Michigan captain, dies in Muskegon. Southwestern Michigan fox industry expansion with a 25 acre Watervliet farm and 10 fox pairs for October delivery.

William Brockless Saginaw Fire Department Michigan State Fireman’s Association South Haven Michigan

M A C Farmers Day Plans Highlight July 27 Program

Final details announced for the sixth annual summer Farmers Day at M A C G on Friday July 27. Dr Eben Mumford joins the speaker lineup with O B Bradfu re as president R W Shaar presiding. A band concert livestock style review and expert exhibits with farm department staff ready to field questions.

Eben Mumford O. B. Bradfu‘e American. Farm. Bureau. Federation R. W. Shaar M A. GC

Washtenaw County Fair Plans Progress and Growth

The Washtenaw county fair aims to improve agricultural and business conditions with larger, better events each year. The merchants building nears completion adding 70 new exhibitors, the main entrance is improved, a permanent arch will stay, and a new main water line ensures ample supply and fire protection. The fair seeks a permanent dining hall or dance pavilion and will house fruit and vegetable exhibits in a new building with free cold storage for early fruits.

Washtenaw County Washtenaw Michigan Bis Merchants Odd Fellows Fair Society

Cull Poultry for Profit This Season

The season calls poultry raisers to cull old stock that quits laying and shows faded combs and yellow shanks. August and September are ideal for culling with early molters removed and broody birds identified. County agents will devote time to culling in coming two months. contact them soon to schedule.

Woman's discernment beats slick sales pitches everywhere

A sharp woman never flattens to flattery and a savvy partner sees through a slick salesman. The adage links wary charm to trusted judgment, suggesting confidence and honesty win in any negotiation.

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