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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists mailing details and pricing for notices and notices of condolence. It states charges per line for cards of thanks and resolutions, free obituary and marriage notices, and minimum charges, with standard yearly and fractional year rates.
A quotation by Philip Cabot argues that logical reasoning bogs down in a mass of evidence, leaving merchants unable to act as even the strongest mind is daunted by conflicting data and complex proof. The remark reflects skepticism about pure logic in business decision making.
A Paw Paw Courier Northerner warning against peddlers as unsafe, urging shoppers to buy from trusted merchants. The piece cites Senator Nye revising a public enemies list with items from the Christian Century noting munitions makers and profiteers as threats.
A Baton Rapids Journal quote laments the dangers of early morning traffic from 2 to 6 o'clock, noting about 20,000 cars and drivers with many intoxicated, risking death or serious injury. It comments on mothers worrying when their children stay out past midnight.
National figures show the four months January through April 1935 recorded 60 deaths per 100 000 from tuberculosis, down from 62 per 100 000 in the same period of 1934. The reduction is attributed to the Tuberculosis Christmas seal campaigns and continued vigilance by associations nationwide.
Detroit News notes a shift from country pathmaster led road repair to a modern program with 20.6 million dollars to be spent on Michigan highways this year. It contrasts old time communal roadmending bees with today’s large scale stone crushers cement mixers and graders, while preserving social ties in past efforts.
The article notes Michigan rich in gold deposits in the upper peninsula with historic mining at Ishpeming. The Ropes Gold and Silver Co began near Ishpeming in 1882 producing over 600000 in gross value. The Michigan Gold Mining Co resumes operations after five decades. first shipment in two score years weighs 18 ounces valued at 500 dollars sent to the New York mint. Earl Schultz of Tecumseh, arrested for reckless driving, pleaded guilty and paid a 25 dollar fine plus 3.75 in costs.
The Federated Church notes service times with D. D. Kircher pastor. Worship at 10 am and 8 pm. Sunday school at 11:15 am led by superintendent S. Cotten with Carl Geddes assistant and Mrs House as chorister and Hileen Martin pianist. The young people meet at 7 pm.
Bert Ede serves as minister. Morning worship at 10 o clock with Sunday school at 11 15. H A Holmes superintendent. Epworth Leagues at 6 30 p m. Evening service at 7 30. Wednesday prayer service. Thursday choir practice.
St. John's Lutheran Church Bridgewater led by Pastor M. C. Phillipp conducts divine services at 10 a.m. Sunday school follows at 11. English services are held every second and fourth Sunday. Everyone is cordially invited.
The AAA enforces that sugar beet contracts pay only after verifying child labor compliance. No one under 14 may work in beet fields, with exemptions for children of contract signers and certain tenant farmers. Ages 14 to 16 face an eight hour limit. Violations are investigated by district production control committees. complaints go to a sugar section field rep. Farmers Day at Michigan State College will showcase home built tractors with plowing and seed bed contests, including design awards.
New York reports Frank W. Spaeth of the National Retail Dry Goods Association says 1934 saw department stores devote two thirds of their ad budgets to newspapers. He notes newspapers are the back bone of retail publicity, per the association’s annual expense analysis.
Observer Liners show repeated weekly effectiveness in aiding sales and purchases. The advice urges using these liners to boost buying and selling outcomes.
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