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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
3
Ford Motor Company reports April US sales totaling 127 249 cars and trucks a new record up 15 467 from June 1921. Fordson tractor sales rise to 14 884 with daily average 469. Detroit factory employs 40 000. May output expected around 135 000 against 165 000 orders.
Actual taxpayers in the village of Saline may have their lot cared for perpetually by depositing 50 dollars with the Board. Non taxpayers pay 60 dollars. Removal costs apply for shrubs and obstacles when extending perpetual care. Monuments require upkeep by owners. rubbish, trespass, and litter offences carry prosecution. Fences, coping, grading, and tree work require Board permission. Deeds recordable with 25 cent fee. Crypt owners may place flowers with restrictions and no water receptacles. The Board disclaims liability for damages from trees. care standards emphasize a plain grassy sod landscape.
Saline dominated after the fifth inning scoring four runs then adding five more in the sixth. Armbruster allowed only a few hits while Schmid and Saline players fueled the offense with key hits including a bases loaded double from Schill. The Old Timers and young fellows battled to a 4 4 draw in the first game with another test planned this afternoon at 4 00. Next Sunday Saline hosts Dexter at 3:00.
More than 100 World War I veterans at Roosevelt American Legion hospital, Camp Custer, receive full expenses paid care and compensation. Dr. R M Olin and Dr. George H Ramsey praised hospital sanitation, cleanliness, and food as among the best, noting individual care and strong management. The report to Governor Grosebeck urges continued support and counters rumors of poor treatment.
The 1922 Chautauqua officers request the board of directors meet Monday night March 22 in the council room to form committees. Watch next week's paper for the full season program. Arthur Miller, Secretary. Buy a Ford and Bank the Difference.
Cities like Detroit Grand Rapids and Lansing push readers toward home shopping through daily thrift ads and circulars. Newspapers rely on constant intelligent advertising to outpace mail order rivals and boost honest merchants profits.
The county fair will be a major state event in 1922 run as a non profit. A life membership costs 25 dollars granting full privileges and two daily admissions for life. The fair aims to improve farms livestock and civic virtue and functions as a community showcase with Chevrolet inviting comparison.
The Detroit Free Press notes beavers take a long summer break. Beavers do no work for three months or more each year, illustrating a seasonal pause in their activity. The piece reflects on poverty and the notion money cannot solve all problems.
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