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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
4
The article argues for preserving Michigan forests for scenic and economic benefits. It stresses that trees boost property values, attract tourists and new residents, and that planting trees now yields lasting returns. It urges citizens to invest in trees to maintain and enhance Michigan's landscape.
Hundreds of American communities plan observances for the 150th anniversary of adopting the flag. Programs include school exercises parades civic and military events and public displays. The National Republic has issued guidance pamphlets to help organize activities nationwide.
A historic note discusses how most home fires start in kitchens and warns that insured city losses reach 65 million dollars yearly. It cites 15 000 annual fire deaths in the United States, many women and children, due to careless handling of matches gas kerosene and electricity.
Michigan public health commissioner Guy L. Keifer warns of an unusual spread of hemorrhagic smallpox across communities that had escaped before. He urges immediate general vaccination and concerted action to prevent a potential serious epidemic.
Thirty years ago John H Butckman and Estella N Ward of Birmingham wed on June 9 and planned to live in Washington DC. A brief jury trial in Justice Webb's office heard a slander dispute between Peter Socks and Elmer Glimps of Bridgewater, with the jury out ten minutes.
Fifteen years ago Julius Marion held a barn raising as the band boys planned street music for Saturday. A man named Elmer Gross injured his leg on a Hinderer Brothers project, while George FinksWeiner fell from a roof. James Henry died from carbolic acid, and Maurice Shaw was killed by a train. Mrs. Burkhardt of Lodi died at 68. Arms Bros. in Milford was robbed again, with 27 coats reportedly recovered nearby.
Michigan health officials urge three preventive steps for travelers: boil drinking water and water for teeth, boil milk unless pasteurized, and get typhoid vaccination. Three vaccine shots are given weekly to build relative immunity, though not complete protection, to keep vacations safe.
State forests will finish spring planting next week with 2 393 acres set and 2 567 000 trees to be planted on state lands. Since 1904 reforestation has covered 36 200 acres and 46 000 000 trees. About 1 000 000 trees were offered to the public for private land planting at cost. Josiah and Wm Emery donated a six foot shelf of books to South Lyon high school in honor of Walter E Emery.
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