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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1931
Page
4
Local newspaper pricing for subscriptions and single copies, with rates for eight months and two months. Notices of condolence, poems, entertainments, and personal notices priced per line. Obituaries and marriage notices listed as free of charge.
Observations note that while many state students study there, a sizable share remains in the commonwealth after graduation. The piece argues that bringing desirable citizens to the state is a worthy mission and that investments in the university yield assets for the community.
The article argues against a $65,000 post office in Boyne City calling it a waste for a town said to live on past glory. It criticizes government land reclamation and farming policies, urging more teamwork between Washington departments and less spending on unnecessary projects.
The article discusses moves to abolish township government in favor of county administration, citing consolidation trends in grocery and banking. Proponents cite economy and lower taxes, while critics warn of reduced farmer influence and potential fraud in centralized power.
The author argues against capital punishment while urging removal of the governor's pardoning power and enforcement that life sentences truly mean life. He asserts governors grant reprieves due to political pressures and public opinion, reducing deterrence. He notes Michigan averages 17 years per life sentence and that removing clemency would strengthen crime deterrence.
The Brooklyn Exponent argues a 10 cent per pound tax on oleomargarine will protect dairy farmers by making oleo costlier than butter. It claims oleo undermines butter sales, lowers dairy prices, and that farmers purchasing oleo bear the tax, a situation described as a monstrous joke if farmers keep buying the product.
Saline High School basketball ended its season with a 31 to 16 loss to Milan in the regional semifinals at Ypsilanti Central gymnasium. Milan guards Bruckner and Anderson keyed the win while Saline’s Ernst and Gross led with a few baskets.
University of Michigan researcher Dr. Frank E. Robbins notes Detroit area alumni from the University of Detroit fill top roles in city life. Among 133 presidents or execs, 89 vice presidents, 7 bank leaders, 9 high school principals, 10 grade school principals, 4 superintendents, with many others across banks, industries, law, teaching, and public service.
Edson R. Waite argues that advertising is essential for broad market development and that critics of utility advertising are misguided. The piece defends ad use in gas and electric industries and urges more advertising to lower unit costs. It also notes a judge's sentence and a Germany political remark about President Hindenburg.
The 1927 burning permit law in Michigan, requiring permits for any woodlands fields or brush fires, is praised as a major fire prevention measure by Howard R Sayre chief fire warden. Strict enforcement cut brush fire incidents with only one period of permit suspension during the 1930 hot season. A farm news note reports a yellow elm harvest yielding 36 cords of wood from a 5 foot diameter tree.
The notice outlines a Lenten program at the Methodist Church with morning worship at 10:00 and a 7:30 evening service led by Rob ert Davies of Dixboro. A full schedule details Sunday school Junior story hour and youth groups, plus daily protests by visiting ministers from March 23 to April 2 and a Good Friday Easter Cantata by church choirs.
A University of Michigan study of 755 independent banks finds that a bank with earning assets of 175000 can show a net income of 1750 annually after costs, yielding about 10 percent on a 17500 capital. Local banks serve small communities, lend mainly to local projects, and often outperform large metropolitan peers in profitability.
Last Sunday drew fine audiences and a higher Sunday school turnout. Worship at 10, Sunday school 11:15, youth groups at 6:45, illustrated service 7:30 with growing interest. Pilgrim story noted, next Sunday promises a tighter program and a violin duet during evening service.
The Christian Science Society of Saline invites all to services in the hall above Citizens Bank at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Sunday school for youths under 20, and a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7:30 p.m. The March 22 lesson subject is Matter with cited Bible verses and Mary Baker Eddy text on Spirit and eternal Life.
1929 Ford cab pickup with excellent tires and mechanically perfect engine. Steel box and side mounted spare tire. Kept by Geo V Cook and Son, authorized Chevrolet dealers. Price stated as very reasonable.
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