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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists pricing for subscriptions and single copies, with yearly and multi month options. It notes charges for cards of thanks, resolutions, poetry lines, and announcements, plus that obituary and marriage notices are published free of charge.
An essay contrasts American and British tax systems noting high U S tax burdens versus lower rates in Britain. It cites a United States Chamber of Commerce critique and includes a table showing net income under varying earnings, illustrating the tax disparity for a married man with no dependents.
In the wake of real exchanges showing small moves, fraudulent stock sales surge creating alarm. Authorities from Washingtons attorney general to the securities exchange commission and Better Business Bureau push to purge crooks from the investment field. The surge remains unexplained, with theories ranging from improved business sentiment to bucket shop activity and broader public funds.
A Michigan Investor letter urges caution amid a gambling surge and new SEC rules. It notes 10,000 complaints since September 1, few victims protest, and predicts crooks exploit gold stocks and Canadian bases. Advice stresses researching with known local connections before investing.
W C A speaker addresses couples about keeping up with the Joneses warning that pursuit of popularity harms families. The speaker recalls prior Joneses influence around five to six years ago, noting purchases of stock, clubs, shoes, radios, and social bets driven by that example.
A Chelsea Standard note reports a peculiar event at Chelsea State Bank where a large chunk of concrete fell onto the front steps overnight. Employees found the deposit on Wednesday morning, noting the steps are a popular loafing spot and predicting improved order and faster bank traffic afterward.
An elder in Clinton County reflects on the busyness of life and urges readers to slow down. He warns that haste may hasten death and emphasizes spending time with family, exploring the world, and doing kind deeds. The piece champions a gentler, more purposeful existence.
Towerman James Furtan at Seven Mile Hill tower in fosvo refuge Michigan spotted an albino deer crossing the road below. Ed Millard, keeper of the Insco refuge, hurried with visitors to the scene by car and camera. The deer vanished into the brush after the brief sighting.
Marvin Reynolds, a Jackson county farmer, owns a Newport edition from 1812 described as the first Cooperstown print. Observers say the edition reads word for word with current printings except for a single typographic difference the old German s form used in the 1812 edition.
Knoxville trio Rich Catch, Tonn Lacy Gilgore and John Gentry hailed as luckiest fishermen, pull a ten-pound smallmouth from the river. While cleaning the catch, they discover a diamond ring in the mouth, valued at about $500 by a local jeweler.
Lansing reports that Michigan railroads provide 44 percent of Washtenaw county’s primary school fund share. Drake, executive secretary, notes the county receives 176053.92 dollars for 16412 school children and that railroad taxes total 6385723.40 of the statewide 14444239.35 fund.
Henry Weibner of Arenac County, Standish’s last Civil War veteran, died Friday night. Born October 22, 1839 in Bridgewater Washtenaw County, he joined the Union on August 10, 1861 and was mustered at Kalamazoo August 20 1861. He served as corporal of Company F Sixth Infantry and discharged August 24, 1864. He lived in Sanilac briefly then 46 years in Standish. He leaves a daughter and a stepson.
Services next Sunday include worship at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 15 led by S Y Cotton and Carl Geddes with Mrs Edna House as chorister and Eileen Martin at the piano The 7 p m gathering of the young people invites all to attend.
The services during July and August will be as follows Morning worship at 10 o clock Sunday school 11 15 H A Holmes superintendent Wednesday evening prayer service Thursday evening choir practice
Divine services at 10 am Sunday school at 11 English services on the second and fourth Sundays every month. Everyone is invited. Your local merchants offer fair prices and good service. Northfield Minn News notice style.
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