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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
5
The Saline Observer lists policy on free obituary and marriage notices with charges for other notices. It notes second class mailing, rates for entertainments, poetry, and ads, and states that personal interest material may be published at regular rates.
New York imposes strict financial requirements for drivers. Any motorist must be able to satisfy a judgment of 5 000 dollars, or 10 000 dollars if two persons are killed or injured. Failure leads to permanent license suspension. A driver involved in an automobile suit after a traffic misdemeanor must stop driving, surrender the license, and post bonds to cover future accidents.
The Grand Rapids Press notes Michigan pays over six percent of income tax for major federal projects like Boulder dam. Michigan leads in income tax payments behind only New York Illinois and Pennsylvania, with nine months showing Michigan far above California. The piece urges a bloc in Congress to curb local tax grabs and warns lawmakers from high paying states.
Alpena residents reduced juvenile delinquency by engaging youths in crafts sports and hobbies. Judge Fred F. Smith praised the Alpena Boys Club for shifting attention from mischief to constructive activities and reported minimal juvenile court cases and truant issues.
A conservation director outlines ten, with typos, rules for ethical recreation. Respect public land and private property, use safe shooting, follow laws, keep streams clean, prevent fires, avoid litter, and leave nature for others to enjoy.
An editorial weighs the two week withdrawal of U S Marines from Nicaragua, arguing motives were not sordid and praising their services. It acknowledges errors but finds the overall contribution overwhelmingly favorable and urges lasting Pan American friendship.
The piece argues that while metropolitan papers grew through consolidation and some rural papers failed, overall the press thrived. It cites Mt. Pleasant Daily Times praising rural papers and notes Rochester board of education banning student vending in schools due to nuisance complaints.
Lyle Lefty Ginther of Laingsburg, a rising baseball pitcher trained by EH Pierce, hurled a no-hit no-run game for Corunna against Birch Run at McCurdy Park on May 31, winning 11 to 0. Only 22 Birch Run batters faced him, one more than the minimum to retire in seven innings of play.
Rev Hallock writes from Shanghai describing China’s wars and famine. He argues China is not impossible and urges continued Christian aid, noting loyal Christians and heathen helpers while urging Americans to send funds to famine relief through his channel for direct distribution.
Lorenzo Beal argues breeding thoroughbreds is profitable from experience after selling two registered Jersey cows to Grass Lake parties for 550 dollars. The cows will serve as foundation stock for a herd per the Madison Courier.
The Grand Lodge of Michigan voted to construct a new $650,000 Masonic home on 80 acres in Alma with an option for 56 adjacent acres for a side track. The decision ends years of debate and follows prior donations by Ammiji Wright and land purchases north of Alma. The project moves to immediate planning and construction.
Wellsburg Iowa merchants show lower prices and strong ads in local papers, proving small towns can outprice city stores due to lower overhead. The piece credits good roads and local business men for revitalizing rural economies and sustaining farm communities within ten miles. The latter note references a card game where Jim Fietter of Denver failed to win a trick after a trump play.
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