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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1937
Page
1
A lively history of the soybean from ancient use to modern industry. It notes Shen Nung’s early list of 300 medicinal properties, Ford's funding and River Rouge plant, and the crop’s wide adoption in the United States, with Illinois leading production and 27 states growing soybeans.
The passage extols a crop's wealth and diverse uses, noting its benefit to generations and nations. It highlights a man driving its commercial value for American farmers and industrialists, urging renewed interest and support.
Emmett James Kelley and Irene Lyons married Saturday at the bride's Lake Michigan home in Muskegon. The ceremony was led by a Muskegon Methodist minister before 45 guests from New York, Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Saline and Indiana.
Laurel J. Kirk of the Federal Detention Farm near Milan drowned at Wampler's Lake during a Sunday school picnic. He went swimming after lunch and was stricken with cramps. despite two hours of life-saving efforts, a life guard, a physician, and swift recovery, he did not survive. He was born in 1895 in Cleveland and had a notable career with Hillsdale college, the YMC A, and the federal prison project. He leaves a wife, six children, his mother, and two brothers. Funeral services were held at Stony Creek MKE church with burial in Stony Creek cemetery.
Saline General Hospital reports Mary Carol ONeill had tonsils removed and was discharged the next day. Bruce Smalley fractured his arm in a barn accident and returned home after setting and casting. An accident two miles east of Clinton left Delores Linser with a deep forehead cut, a sister with a broken leg, Joyce Gove with wrist injuries, and Howard Fick with severe facial cuts. 34 stitches were needed.
A truckload of horses broke down near the Matthew Seeger farm. Carl Seeger, seeking to soothe a nervous horse, was kicked, breaking his arm and fracturing his skull. He was hospitalized after the incident on Monday afternoon.
H E B Dennison of the American Jersey Cattle Club says the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club summer meeting, picnic and field day will join the Southeastern Michigan Jersey Parish show on August 10 in Ann Arbor. Fred S Idise of Indianola Iowa will judge the cattle. L W Morley of New York secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Club will be principal speaker. Young breeders are invited to exhibit while Oaklands and Hunter herds skip this parish show to allow beginners to participate.
A reunion and annual picnic was held at Miss Mae Wheeler’s home for the King’s Daughters class of the Methodist church. Attendees included Mrs. Vesta Cole, Mrs. Hazel Cook Baston, Mrs. Meltina Feldkamp, Mrs. Estel Feldkamp, Mrs. Mary Gilman McLachlan, Mrs. Gertrude Coe Sunday, Mrs. Ruth Rose Shaw, Mrs. Hazel Hail Hertler, Mrs. Lillian Alber Burgan, Miss Edith Stang, and Mrs. Sylvia Alber Stephenson. The group reminisced, shared kodak pictures, and enjoyed a bountiful potluck supper.
For Sale red raspberries call 149 F3. 44 For Sale farm horses Wiedmar Auto Company Tung Sol Radio Tubes test free Stevens Bush For Sale girls bicycle Geraldine Hayball 113 E Henry St phone 113 F2. For sale Jersey cows calves by side Holstein cows and spring heifers Ambrose Hrnst phone 190 F2. The Saline Observer offers good value year-round.
For Sale Harvest applies Arthur Heininger phone 194-2 Wolverine Shoes wear longer cost no more Parsons Good Luck Laying Mash Saline Mercantile Co W B Dietiker licensed embalmer and undertaker Phone 175-F2 For Sale Two 700-20 truck tires tubes and rims Cole's Feed Store Dr Hess Stock and Poultry Tonic now on sale by Saline Mercantile Co Wanted Plain sewing mend ing Will patch overalls Box F Saline Have you tried Ford Benzol Can how be purchased Wiedman Wanted Man to work on farm Russell Waters 1144 miles west of Saline on US-112 For Sale Purebred Fox Terrier puppy Saline Valley Farms phone 164-F2 For Sale Woodstock typewriter small size practically new 20 Mrs Helen Hart phone 14 Sand gravel embers rock black dirt manure General trucking ashes Call phone 223-83 2711 Some handsome new colors Womens Silk Hose Service and Chiffon weights 69c Parsons For Sale Threshing machine 22x36 Port Huron excellent condition ready for use Wiedman Auto Co For Sale Screened gravel immediate delivery from Seyler's pit Phone 780-F8 or 28875 Ann Arbor Lest you forget we say if yes any one may have The Observer four years for 5 259 is big interest on your money Parmak Electric Fence Unit You need only Hotshot to connect with Ask Fred Braun or come in for dem onstration Cole's Feed Store Eyes examined Best glasses made at lowest prices U of M graduate 45 yrs in practice Dr L O Gibson Oculist 549 Packard St Ann Arbor Radio Service All makes parts and tubes also gas oil and accessories Art's Service Station Saline Pleasant Lake Roads Saline phone 181-F13
Reward dead or alive farm animals removed promptly. Highest prices always paid. Phone collect to Ann Arbor 2-2244. Central Dead Stock Co. lists 1935 Chevrolet Coach, 1982 Ford Tudor, 1936 Master Town Sedan, 1930 Ford Coupe, 1982 Chevrolet Truck, 1929 Chevrolet Coach. Code Motor Sales Authorized Chevrolet Dealers.
Used Farmall tractors with new guarantee and multiple implements offered by Herman Heininger plus farm tools and furniture for sale at KEHL Feldkamp residence. Cars including 1929 Ford Cabriolet 65 dollars and more from Wiedman Auto Company. Milling offers from Wm. Hayden Milling Co. and All-Mex concentrate promotion by Saline Mercantile Co.
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