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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
7
A satirical look at the shift from bulk goods to individualized packaging. The piece mocks carton plants in Chicago, large floor space for prune decoration, and price pressures as manufacturers boost packaging and goods. It notes consumer frustration with rising prices and a government claim of falling prices not matching reality.
The Conming United Doctors Specialist will be at the Stimpson Hotel in Milan Michigan on Monday March 21 1925 from 9 a m to 6 p m offering free consultations. They claim licensed expertise for stomach intestines liver blood skin nerves heart rheumatism sciatica and other conditions with bloodless nonoperative treatment and no injections. Married ladies should bring husbands minors their parents. Laboratories Milwaukee Wis.
Four months from this date are allowed for creditors to present claims against the estate of Conrad Yedele, late of Washtenaw County, Michigan. Commissioners will meet at the deceased’s Saline residence on February 14 and June 4 at 9 oclock a m to receive, examine and adjust claims. Dated February 14, 1921. E J Muir and John Schleh, Commissioners.
In an October 2 1920 column F T McDonald argues for a commission form of county government in Michigan. He urges constitutional amendment to allow home rule and calls Chippewa county to lead in adopting a charter system for centralized responsibility and better results.
A Michigan move to re create county government on home rule principles was debated in Lansing on January 20. The state committee of seven citizens consulted Attorney General Wiley and discussed a constitutional amendment to be introduced in the Senate. Wayne County citizens committee of nine recently endorsed the plan with broad support from county officials, auditors and Detroit outsiders.
The Michigan State Farm Bureau surveyed thousands of farmers and found 85.5 percent favor letting counties vote to adopt a commission form of government. The proposal would be optional and only apply if a majority in the county approves a constitutional amendment. The current system could remain in place if counties choose not to adopt the change.
The Saline Township Clerk announces registration windows starting March 12 and March 19 1931 at Burkhart Bros store from 8 a m to 6 p m to register new voters by personal mail or messenger. Absentee registration by oath permitted for those unable to attend. Residents must meet residency rules and provide sworn statements. Women electors will be added to the list.
In Washtenaw County Michigan Chancery Court Elizabeth Johnson and Edwin Johnson sue Daniel Kellogg and Henry L Kelsey or unknown heirs to quiet title on the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section nine York Township The order requires appearance within three months and publication of the order in Saline Observer for six weeks with notices and copies to plaintiffs counsel The case is before Circuit Judge George W Sample and attorney Arthur Brown with address in Ann Arbor Michigan 23-29
In Washtenaw County Michigan on February 5 1921 Judge George W Sample ordered Rosie Rocholl a non resident to appear within three months and file an answer within fifteen days after service or a default will be entered The order requires publication in the Saline Observer and mailing to the defendant's last known address. A clerk Jay G Pray notes the attorney A J Sawyer represents the plaintiff. A stray line about a hair switch in a show window follows this order.
Michigan Agricultural College releases regular experiment station bulletin No. 289 covering corn growing in Michigan. It details varieties and adaptations, seed selection, cultural practices, and includes complete illustrations. Edited by Prof. Cox and J R Duncan. bulletin offered free on request.
Jurors for the March term of the circuit court are drawn and summoned to report on Tuesday March 8. The list includes residents from Ann Arbor City and Township as well as nearby townships such as Dexter Scio Pittsfield Ypsilanti and Manchester with names like John E. Fischer Edwin W. Shadford Christian Reiff and Fred Sut ter among others. Harry Gordon Selfridge noted as a former Tecumseh resident and founder of a great London department store is mentioned in connection with his daughter Violet's marriage to Viscount de Sidoin.
Warnings rise when a man makes a sudden lunge toward his hip pocket, suggesting he might be reaching for a gun. The remark advises vigilance and quick judgment in threatening situations.
Richard C. Scott age 25 and Marion J. Pack age 22, both of Ann Arbor, listed among licenses. Joseph Hall of Pengilly Minnesota and Myra Moon age 26 of Ann Arbor. George Harold Eastein 20 of Ann Arbor and Cora Della Rice 18 of Windsor Ontario. Thomas Ferris 75 of Harrow Ontario and Elizabeth Spears 67 of Ypsilanti. Arthur W. Gray 25 of Chelsea and Robyn A Staebler 24 of Freedom. Howard J. Van Riper 20 of Schenectady New York and Gladys Irene Eldridge 20 of the same city.
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