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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
4
Farmers announced purchases of John Deere and Oliver implements including two-row cultivators and disc harrows. DeLayal Electric Drives and Mobiloil products advertised. Memorial Day program set with Rev. Lloyd C. Douglas as orator.
The household goods auction by F C Wells was moved from Wednesday to Saturday because of weather. The display and sale will take place at the former S Y Cotton building on Michigan avenue at 2 30 PM rather than the Ann Arbor street residence.
Nelson Bell schedules a public sale on the Albert Coe farm five miles north of Milan and five miles east of Saline on Saturday May 29 1920 at 1 pm. The herd includes 32 head of high grade Jerseys with calves by side plus a registered 3 year old stallion and nine months time on bankable notes. Also notes local printing paper costs and newspaper consolidations in Otsey County.
Will be at The Tavern Wednesday evenings from six to eight.
United States Department of Agriculture and state colleges run pig and lamb clubs where youths rescue weak livestock. A story from Anson County shows a girl who received a runt pig, raised it through careful care, expanded her herd to six, traded for the mother hog, and sold others for fifteen dollars, inspiring ongoing membership.
The pig club boys of Madison County Pennsylvania plan to market their pigs next fall in a cooperative car load shipment. They are in a feeding contest with prizes for top feeders, using peanut meal and corn with rape and rye pastures. County agent says buyers will bid above market prices to obtain the pigs.
Hogs fed on self feeders gain weight with less labor and feed. The system reduces total feed required and speeds market readiness compared with hand feeding, making it economical in every respect.
The article stresses daily fresh water for horses and goats, regular feeding as crucial for health, and that pasture lands offer better sustenance. It notes the need to establish early freshening waters and warns that self feeders are inadequate for pigs.
Washtenaw county youths are invited to Camp Birkett on Big Silver Lake seven miles from Dexter. Three sections run by Y M C A and Scout council start June 23, July 7, and July 21 offering day programs, character building, and limited enrollment to 50 boys per section with costs 12 and 6 dollars. Louis Reimann and W G Nelson oversee activities with one leader per seven boys and opportunities for fishing and games.
The Saline Farmers' club gathered at Leonard Josenhansy's home on Saturday May 15 with full attendance. President Theodore Josenhans chaired the meeting, opening with a victrola selection and roll call. A discussion on electric lighting on the farm followed, then an afternoon program featured Anna Higgins' recitation and Theodore Josenhans's paper on whether agriculture should be taught in district schools.
The J C Penney store at Lapeer used four pages of the Lapeer County Clarion recently to advertise its wares to locals. The Penny Co. is one of the nation's largest users of printer's ink, underscoring newspaper advertising efficiency.
Madison Richards was home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Karl Theurer entertained company Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Masten of Monroe called at Harley Welshs Saturday. The LeBarons attended the funeral of George Kelsey Tuesday. May Willard spent Wednesday evening with the Sommers family. Fred Wanty of Willis visited the LeBarons Sunday afternoon. Frank Kelsey attended the funeral of Charles Cobb in Ypsilanti Tuesday. Vernor Mellett visited Ann Arbor Monday for eye tests. Herbert Allen and son Frank of Ypsilanti township spent Sunday with the Richards family.
Mrs. George Kutler remains sick while Mrs. C. F. Bacon visits. Helen Craig, aunt Mrs. Charles Harmon, and others are listed among Sunday visits. Several families from Tecumseh Milford Onsted and Saline take part in social calls and school exams.
Local items report visits and recoveries among families in Chelsea Ann Arbor and Saline. Names include Alonzo Hamlin George Lehman Julius Feldkamp and families plus Mrs K B Simmons and Mrs Hattie Schultz. Upcoming event Jimmi Did It senior play May 27 at Saline opera house with an all star cast.
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