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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1923
Page
4
Lansing announces that 1924 license plates will go on sale December 1 at state branch offices and requires applicants to present a title certificate stamped T-242 to prevent multiple plate sets. No plates issued without the title certificate, and no extensions beyond December 31. 1923 plates after that date are illegal.
Thirty years ago winter is present with social visits in Adrian. Detroiter visitors, farm sales in town, a funeral in Tecumseh, a couple's anniversary, church donations, and odd local anecdotes frame a patchwork of small town life with mentions of subscriptions, coal dreams, water analysis trials, and a humorous note on a grocery clerk's long distance correspondence.
Fifteen years ago Mrs. Nelson Davenport visited Mrs. John Boettger in Belleville on Monday. A 914 pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs C J Burkherdt east of town on November 2. E J Newell and a Detroit family were guests of William Derendinger and family. Michael Sage hunted in the northern part of the state for a couple weeks. Born to Mrs and Mrs Orson Peten a 10 pound daughter Mary on November 2. Pters was formerly Miss Elfa Collins. Christopper Gaferty was struck by an interurban car on East Michigan avenue and died after being unconscious since early Sunday. Mr Gugerty, Irish born March 21 1825, long time resident and respected citizen, is noted.
The Salline Farmers' club met with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Miller and son Arth on Saturday November 10. Arthur Nuz presided and a Thanksgiving program followed with talks by Gara Smith and W. D. Hart. Arth Miller elected to the State Association of Farmers' clubs for December in Lansing.
The Saline Observer lists eight months for $1.00 and shorter terms with reduced prices. It notes pricing for cards of thanks, resolutions, obituaries, marriages, poetry, entertainment announcements, and personal or business notices, with standard advertising rates and affiliations.
Hiwood Sampson cites The Financiel Record saying Jews excel as buyers of scrap and waste materials. He argues Jews rarely fail in business due to superior purchasing wisdom, contrasting with Gentiles who struggle more with buying and closing doors.
Essay argues cooperation sustains community life while antagonism harms it. It stresses diverse thought is healthy and public discussion reveals best paths. The piece urges citizens to judge which cooperative approach serves their interests and to avoid conflict.
A column urges community members to repay debt to past workers by actively upbuilding the community and providing new benefits for current and future generations, warning that those who don’t contribute seek an unwarranted free ride.
Washington reports President Coolidge issues a Thanksgiving Day proclamation from the White House noting two national tests this year the Harding death and the Japanese earthquake. He calls on Americans to gather at home and in worship on Thursday November 29 to express thanks and seek divine guidance for continued prosperity.
A group tour visits Saline area farms and businesses including Alber & Theurer flour mill, Snow Loaf flour, Gold Rim Pancake Flour, William Austin’s orchard with Wagner Baldwin and Jonathan apples, and Holstein cattle. Locals C W Whitfield and George Theurer are highlighted as progressive farmers on Saline Milan road and surrounding farms.
County Clerk announces 15 500 license plates to be issued in Washtenaw in 1924. 1923 plates become illegal after January 1 while 1924 plates go on sale around mid December. Plates are heavier larger and colored yellow and black. About 15 000 plates expected to be sold in the county.
The article notes that substitutes are available for most items but not for work tasks. It highlights ongoing gaps in labor availability and implications for productivity.
An old advertisement describes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a local ointment and a blood acting tonic. It targets those with chronic nasal catarrh and frequent colds by strengthening the system to prevent illness. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by FP J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Harl C Michener of Adrian, congressman from the second district, says Henry Ford plans to buy the Muscle Shoals power and nitrate plant in northern Alabama or the Tennessee river. He spoke before Exchange Club meetings and argued the purchase would solve the government’s Muscle Shoals problem at Ford’s terms. Other leaders split on the proposal, yet none offer a better solution.
The Lapear County Press announces it will publish the names of anyone arrested for driving while intoxicated. It condemns drunk drivers as menacing to life and property and urges full publicity to deter others and inform the public. The Observer endorses this stance.
County and district Christmas seal sale directors from eight counties met in Ypsilanti to map support for a five cent per capita fund goal for the 1923 Christmas seal sale. Michigan Tuberculosis Association staff and leaders outlined strategies with T J Werle Vernon Brewster and Sara Jane Smith guiding the effort. The meeting stressed a successful 1923 sale to prepare for 1924 statewide fundraising.
Livestock Growers announce daily trips to the Detroit market and invite farmers to sell their stock. They claim you will get full value through their service and urge calling for shipping dates and farm implement needs, with Arthur Armbruster as secretary of Saline Co-Op Ass'n.
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