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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
2
Garden notes advise planting tomatoes after frost risk ends with spacing options for early and late varieties. It covers staking, collar defense against cutworms, bean mash as an alternative, sowing cabbage and cauliflower, continuous corn harvest, canning and drying supplies, cucumber melon and ameshes in warm soil, and gladiolus for cut flowers.
The article praises the Philippine school system after American involvement, noting enrollment growth from 2 160 private schools at Dewey’s entry to 6 500 schools and colleges with thousands of teachers. It highlights English as the official language, strong universities, diverse trades, and pride in education across the islands.
Press opinions from Shenandoah Iowa and Argus Rock Island Illinois suggest Filipinos seek independence and that the United States should consider granting self rule to avert rebellion. The comment notes Filipinos may be better judges of readiness for independence than Americans and compares potential impacts to British imperial responses.
A fragment suggests a viewpoint on independence ending prematurely before the motive to rebel emerges. The text hints at a discussion of political autonomy and counterproductive restraint. No clear individuals or organizations are identified in the legible portion.
The United States faces a choice on the Philippines as public sentiment questions keeping the islands. The piece argues the U S must stay true to world faith and avoid passing the burden to American professions.
The Filipinos mount an intensive and intelligent campaign for independence. They urge their cause with shrewdness and vigor, claiming proven capacity for self government and asserting independence will earn world respect.
In New York City the Salvation Army Millinery Shop makes Bing Bonnets for three hundred weekly sales. The blue bonnet symbol represents unselfish service in nurseries hospitals and tenements nationwide. Michigan is urged to contribute 255000 between May 9 and 17 to support bonnet wearers and extend Army services.
Michigan corps operate a death prevention bureau and 30 Salvation Army bands pursue street ministry. The article highlights their role in carrying the church to the public and saving many lives during a year.
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