Temptation Fails To Overtake Slow Runner Mabel
A quip notes one man who shuns temptation yet lags so far behind that temptation loses the chase. The comment, labeled MABEL, reads as a playful observation on moral struggle and pace.
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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
6
A quip notes one man who shuns temptation yet lags so far behind that temptation loses the chase. The comment, labeled MABEL, reads as a playful observation on moral struggle and pace.
In the Ghenit Court for Washtenaw County Ann Arbor May 20 1922. Don G L Davis plaintiff v Timothy Showerman Henry Compton Abie Hawkins John Gilbert Susan Gilbert Adele Goddard Lewis Goddard Sorherona Hawkins Arden E L Battard George W Barber Andrey W Decker Mary Decker Josiah Newall Jr Lewis J Catlin William Clark George Perry and their unknown heirs devisees legatees and assigns. Upon motion plaintiff's attorney Lee N Brown it is ordered defendants enter appearance within four months from date hereof on judgment. Publication within two weeks in The Saline Observer. Title cloud removal for Lots 323 and 321 Shower man Colmpton a part of Fractional Section 9 Town 3 South Range 7 East. George W Sample Circuit Judge Jay G Prax County Clerk A true copy Jay G Prey Clerk Lee N Brown Ypsilanti Mich Jun 1-Jany 13
In Washtenaw County Chancery a quiet title suit in Ann Arbor seeks to establish ownership of land in the City of Ypsilanti. The parcel details the property bounds and references the Michigan Central Railroad right of way and alignment with Michigan Avenue surveyed in 1922.
The Circuit Court of Washtenaw County Michigan issues a chancery notice in the case John W. Thomas v. Gene Thomas. The defendant is non resident and a warrant is issued for appearance within six weeks, with publication of the order in The Saline Observer weekly for six weeks. Deputy Clerk Claramond Pray notes the true copy and Chelsea attorney John Kalmbach is listed for the plaintiff.
Miss Maueline Southard leads at Chicago convention arguing women must preach to attract men to church. She cites Frances Willard and biblical figures to claim women can share pulpit power without feminizing the church, noting men favor offices with higher pay and status.
A historical profile of Frances Howard born 1593 tied to English aristocracy and alleged vampiric legends. Narrates her marriages to the Earl of Essex and the Earl of Somerset, plots to poison rivals, trials at court, and eventual downfall with limited mercy for her and her husband.
The article highlights the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan, detailing its vast collection and notable displays including a 360 ton Greenland meteorite, a 64% foot Indian dugout, a 79 foot whale model, and exhibits on prehistoric tools, fishes, snakes, disease transmission, and a 70,000 volume natural history library.
Blunt dialogue shows a senator recalling his need for a job and turning to public service after failing to secure private work. A cold exchange describes an elderly dignitary and a jokey remark about addressing him as "old top" leading to a dark aside about a perilous look.
Jimmie tells Bobbie not to reveal he cannot live without Miss Research. He reasons she is so scientific she would reject him just for the sake of the experiment.
Professor W H Bragg explains the blue sky results from atmospheric interception of blue rays in white sunlight. He demonstrates color changes with foggy water and describes wind whirlwinds, soughing sounds, telegraph noise, and why fish produce no disturbance when moving through water.
The Red Sea looks red because a tiny bright red plant, a seaweed, thrives in vast numbers in each cubic inch of water. In areas without the weed the waters appear blue or green. A historic red dye is said to be made from this weed.
The excerpt notes that dogs bark only around humans while in nature they growl or whine. It suggests barking may be dogs' attempt at speech and cites examples of a pet dog barking when food is carried and another dog barking at sundown to signal readiness for bed.
Attendees at the John Finch recital in Pease Auditorium Ypsilanti included family friends and townspeople such as Rev. and Mrs. W J Cross Mr and Mrs R L Finch Mesdames Unterkircher Fairbank Sellen Dell Burkhart and many others. The program received high praise from attendees and participants.
Michigan Agricultural College tests show Idaho North Dakota and other northern grown alfalfa seeds perform best under Michigan conditions while many southern and foreign varieties suffer winter kill. Northwestern seed demonstrates strong growth and vigor per the State Farm Bureau cooperative effort.
A review notes Mack Sennett's film Down on the Farm drawing from real farm life on his studio lot in Los Angeles. Stars Louise Fazenda Marie Prevost Charlie Murray and others mock high living costs and bucket-shop schemes while farm life proves tougher than it appears. Fazenda exits the farming venture as hard work challenges illusion.
Chevrolet invites buyers to compare models before purchase, highlighting features, pricing, and available trims across its lineup to aid informed choices. The campaign stresses value, safety ratings, and recent updates across popular sedans SUVs and trucks.
World wool scarcity boosts prices with 1922 State Farm Bureau pool led by ED W Williams. May 26 pool sold quarter-blood wool at 40c, Boston quote 38.5c. Texas buyers paid 45-50c for large block. Argentina reports 21 million pounds crossbred wool. Local pools advancing 40 percent. cash returns mailed to 1921 poolers. banks in multiple towns received wool pool cash.
A brief note credits a public figure for honesty in acknowledging a relapse or return to prior behavior, praising the upfront stance as enabling accountability and potential corrective steps.
Michigan Tuberculosis Association members return from Washington praising the National Tuberculosis Association led by Dr. Charles J. Hatfield. Since 1904 the U S death rate from tuberculosis has been halved saving about 100000 lives, with Michigan contributing around 3000 deaths yearly. The association urges continued effort to halve Michigan deaths, calling for action and even joking to Buy a Ford and spend the difference.
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