Local dealers boast large sales by steady advertising
Five small town merchants list yearly sales from 600000 to 1500000 while stressing persistent advertising. Mann of Devils Lake and Mooney Bros of Temple compare volumes, Garver Bros of Strasboro also busy. Balloon tires bumpers spotlight stoplight extras priced at 275.00. GEO V COOK Chevrolet Dealer.
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F. P. Mann
Devils Lake
N. C
Garver Bros
Strasboro
Ohio
Mooney Bros. Temple
Okla
Geo. V. Cook
Chevrolet
Woman's Club Holds April Meeting at M E Church Parlor
The Woman's club met at the M E church parlors on Tuesday evening April 27. After a brief business session Camp Fire Girls led a Council fire entertainment and refreshments were served. The next gathering is set for May 11 at Mrs O C Wheeler's home with a Mother’s Day invitation for members to bring their daughter or another guest.
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Woman's Club
M. E
O. C. Wheeler
Saline Observer Classified Notice Policy Fragment
The fragment outlines charges for notices in the Saline Observer including word rates for cards of thanks and entertainments ads. It states obituaries and marriage notices are free and warns against personal business promotion at regular rates.
Michigan Press Association Meeting Highlight
Michigan journalists gather as members of the Michigan Press Association and National Editorial Association discuss state food programs and community causes under the banner Michigan Food for Michigan People.
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Nember Michigan Press Association
National Editorial Association
Michigan
Down the Lane by George MacDonald
A reflective poem about love and misfortune ending with faith that true heartache dissolves into sunshine. The speaker contrasts sighs and rain with enduring affection that conquers winter darkness. A postcard-like verse from the Charlotte Republican.
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Down the
George MacDonald
Charlotte Republican
Mothers Day Reverence and Remembrance Across the Nation
The piece honors mothers for enduring sacrifice and love, noting Miss Anna Jarvis originated Mother's Day in Philadelphia and that the nation will observe it on Sunday. It urges giving flowers and letters to living mothers as meaningful, especially near life's end.
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Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Mitchel
Why America Excel s The Case for Recreation and National Work Ethic
The piece argues Americans blend work and pleasure, valuing recreation as essential to health and productivity. It notes a two week vacation as a national trait, with adults using sports and outdoor activities to restore strength for work and sustain industriousness across the year.
Sabine Township Sets Seasonal Bounty on Birds
Taxpayers vote to pay 25 cents per woodchuck or crow for the coming season and 50 cents for each chicken hawk, with bounties also allowed for nestlings. Clerk C. F. Fitzgerald signs the notice.
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Sabine Township
Mother's Day Service At Federated Church
Sunday, May 9 is observed as Mother’s Day. The Federated Church invites all to honor mothers by honoring the God of our mothers. Come worship and give thanks with us on the Lord’s Day.
Wool market and local notes from Saline area
Wool is eight cents a pound this year. John Ottmar sold his livestock to Oscar Lamkin. Fred Jerry suffers inflammatory rheumatism. A new baby boy and several baby girls born in Saline this week. Charlie Rentschick sold thirty two lambs averaging 132 pounds. Clinton Pinckney and Wayne will be without saloons due to license issues. A social quarter page notes a prank letter scheme called Hoito M s Delight involving bank notes and editor smiles.
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John Ottmar
Oscar Lamkin
Fred Jerry
J .A. Albert
Charlies Rentschick
John Schlaff
Gus Binder
Martin Buckle
Clinton
Wayne
Pinckney
Unearthed relic hints at old cannon blast in town
Fifteen years ago near Hunt’s garden a cast iron cannon fragment was found. The piece matches a 13 4 inch bore, possibly from the 72 year old explosion in front of the American hotel. Local property deals and moves include Dwight Crittenden buying land for 800 dollars and planned new housing.
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ER. W.hunt
Hunt
Dwight Crittenden
Hamlin
East Michigan Avenue
Dwight
Edward Alber
Iowa
Herman
York Mill
Ann Arbor
H. Miller
International Harva Ter Co
Calvin Wolf
Zoa Nichols
Detroit
Micka] Mehrhardt
Mirs
Carl Link
Carl Heininger
Davis Farm
York Church
George Burkhart
Gillett
Plac
D. L. Smith
Sunay
Be, H. Cressy
County Fair Adapts Premiums With Revised Flower List
County fair officials revised the fruit and flower divisions for the 1926 fair. Several sections were dropped and new premium classes added to emphasize higher quality varieties suited to local soil and climate. Michigan State College horticultural experts aided the effort, and a revised 1926 fair book will be distributed next month. A dahlia display from Baumann's Dahlia Gardens will supplement the flower show during fair week August 31 to September 4.
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Michigan State College
Baumann
Birmingham
Order for Publication in Washtenaw Probate Case
Washtenaw County Probate Court orders hearing on the final administration account of Walter J. Koebbe. Frank B. DeVine’s petition seeks allowance and distribution of estate. Hearing set for May 17 at 10 a.m. at the probate office with three weekly notices in The Saline Observer.
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Washtenaw
Ann Arbor
Jay G. Pray
Walter J. Koebbe
Decesa
Frank B. DeVine
Saline Observer
Unsure Claim Sparks Debate Over Bread and Butter Motives
The quote questions whether preserving a livelihood justifies actions or beliefs, arguing that a claimed conviction lacks genuine sincerity and risks undermining core values. The remark highlights tension between economic interests and moral stance in public discourse.
Peppermint crop large in Michigan leading producing area
A Michigan State College bulletin identifies southwestern Michigan as one of the three top peppermint producing regions in the United States. It notes key counties St. Joseph Cass Berrien Van Buren Allegan and Kalamazoo with 100 to 120 day seasons and muck soils. The bulletin advises securing stills and possible crop carryover. Gerald P. Nye named North Dakota senator.
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Michigan
United States
Farm ‘Crops Department
Michigan State College
Indiana
Onegonm
St. Joseph
Cass
Berrien
van Buren
Allegan
Kalamiazoo
Eee
Dean R. S. Shaw
Michigan Experiment Station
Matt Lansing
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Woman’s Club Meeting
Saline Electric Shop
Peter Estermyer
Wallace Block, Saline
Goodyear
Wiedman Auto Co
Carey
Hutzel & Schnirring
Sim. R. Wilson
Saline, Mich
America
C. F. Fitzgerald
the Federated Church
T. Dunk
Wuerth Arcade
Jon Diuretic
Wheeler's Drag Store
State OF
Jude
Gerald P. Nye
Bill Nye
North Dakota
Mr. Dawes
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Comany’s
Kentucky
West Virginia
Fold
Wiedman Auto Company Saline
AU Priges F.O. B
Therms-Sybron
Fordor
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