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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1927
Page
4
The USDA notes a garden yields twice the value of other quarter acre uses, but mineral wealth could upend farm income. Michigan oil activity rises as thousands of leases are taken across the southern peninsula. Planned exploration may shape whether Michigan becomes an oil state within two years.
The piece contrasts bored civilized people who grow peevish and damage their nerves with savages or animals who rest and awaken refreshed. It presents a provocative, biting remark on civilization and comfort attributed to the Carson City Gazette.
In efficient hands railroads show results never before attained and credit their employers for cooperation. Public interference with railway revenues is cited as a major cause of any lack. Every workman deserves his wages, despite opponents of fair returns and service conditions.
Michigan faces a past where vast sawmills supported towns and taxes. Reforestation promises new jobs, tax revenue, and reduced lumber imports while reviving cut over lands for pine, jack pine, and rapid growers for plywood and building material.
Thirty years ago Governor Pingree urged a prolonged legislature session. Ada Liesmer of Haus freund visited. The Mozart Quartet and others will sing at commencements and a Maccabee banquet in Ann Arbor. The 9th annual Washtenaw pioneer meeting is at the opera house with Judge Harriman to speak. Infant Erwin Alwin Zahn died Saturday. O E S semi annual session set for tomorrow. August Bihness of Chicago visited relatives nearby.
A passenger train on the Ann Arbor road derailed just north of the overhead bridge east of town. The tender and three coaches left the rails but no injuries were reported. Local happenings include teachers visiting the university, new houses under construction, and community notes on weddings deaths and events.
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan will meet in Ann Arbor on June 3 for the consecration and installation of the new Ann Arbor lodge. A reception, dinner, ceremonies, and a ball are planned with public viewing allowed for Master Masons and families. About 1,000 guests are expected. reservations go to Andrew S. Baker, secretary, 901 Rose Street. Miss Elia Smith of Clinton reportedly plans to sell the Hubbel Smith Tavern on Chicago Street to Henry Ford. the deal awaits title inspection.
Four months from May 10 1927 are allowed for creditors to present claims against the estate of Philo Luckhardt of Washtenaw County Michigan. Commissioners will meet July 19 and September 19 at 10:00 AM at 433 South 5th Avenue Ann Arbor to receive examine and adjust claims.
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