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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
7
John S. Haggerty, a top Michigan manufacturer, guides the Michigan State Fair as president with G. W. DickinSOL as secretary manager. He personally helped in gate duty when crowds swelled, tearing pickets from the fence to manage entry. He also runs a brick business, maintains a model farm, and supports good roads.
Michigan expects a million attendance for the State Fair in Detroit September 3 to 12. Secretary-Manager G W Dickinson says past crowds make it the nation's standard and profits fund permanent property and future exhibitions.
A digest from various Michigan towns notes tragedies and local events. Arthur Haney's 19 month old son died after kerosene mistaken for water in Bangor. Harbor Springs reports Submarine Chaser 419 visiting en route north from Chicago. Standish chronicles a 4500 pound fish haul valued around $600. Holly reports three workers exposed to acetic acid fumes saved by colleagues. Reed City drowning of L. J. Parham while saving his son. Detroit notes razing Hotel Pontchartrain to finish by June 20. Hillsdale considers Bible instruction in schools. Owosso discusses a manager form government in charter draft. Pontiac reports 100000 pounds sugar purchased for 31 cents a pound to support a cooperative market. Rochester car accident injures Joseph Cane and friends. Adrian marks Memorial Day with planted poppy seeds. Iron Mountain describes a one year old choking tragedy. Owosso assesses value up nearly $2.3 million, tax rate up. Pontiac warns of seed potato scarcity and farming labor shortages. St Johns cyclone damage to Industrial Foundry. Canton pins pin to chest causing temporary paralysis for Raymond Loey. Ludington wrecker raises Pere Marquette steamer No. 3 valued at $250000. East Lansing urges improved marketing methods for farmers. Kalamazoo delays 10 cent fare amid regional disputes. Lansing reports Farm Bureau aid for fruit canning plants, scarce coal and cans needing urgency. Lansing notes formation of a national cherry growers association with Michigan leaders elected.
Exhibitors planning to enter contests at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit September 3 to 12 must act quickly. Demand for space in several buildings is so high that Secretary-Manager G. W. Dickinson reports some lines are completely sold out and others filling rapidly. He favors not closing spaces without hearing from valued returning exhibitors, but pressure is intensifying.
G. W. Dickinson announces Michigan State Fair will exceed a million dollars with greater exhibits and premiums. He says the fair will feature a wider variety of farm crops and manufactured products, making it one of the largest state fairs in the United States.
Michigan stockmen gather in East Lansing June 15 to discuss better state marketing for meat producers and potential creation of a Michigan beef growers association. Speakers include George B. Smith and Dorr Buell with aims to curb cross freights and boost domestic markets.
A sales page touts women's extra high grade Boots Oxfords and Pumps up to 14 dollars with many pairs priced 6.95 5.00 to 6.00 white canvas Oxfords and pumps for women men high grade shoes 14 to 16 dollar values 7.95 and broader selections include boys youths and children's shoes in brown black gun metal and kid leather with prices from 1 to 7 dollars and a surprise 1 bargain on white canvas shoes at 1.00 to 4.00 with a 9:00 sale rush lasting deals across multiple brands and sizes.
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