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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
3
Two simple toy animals crafted from silk stocking tops and fabric. A black cat uses worn stocking tops, cotton filling, cord tail, and silk floss eyes and whiskers with a ribbon bow. An elephant uses gray plush or canton flannel, white cloth tusks, and black button eyes.
A simple home accessory described as a tie rack for men. It uses an oblong board covered in cretonne with a small nickel towel rack on the front. The piece is suspended by a silk cord attached at the back with screw eyes.
Dr. Raymond L. Ditmars of the Bronx Zoo explains directing animals in films using trickery not violence. He details scenes from the Fables of La Fontaine with elephants bears monkeys and foxes showing humor tragedy and anger through food lures and staged interactions.
The Javanese New Year begins in the first week of June with a month of preparation and collective absence from work. People buy new two yard by one yard clothes, men in white coats and women in white or colored jackets, often financed by employer loans. Districts are decorated with oil lanterns, fireworks replace alcohol, and dancing girls perform with drums for a week before returning to work.
The article outlines ancient practices of erecting headstones and marks the mausoleum as a pivotal innovation in 352 B C. Historical note credits Artemisia, queen of Caria, with Mausolus’s memorial at Halicarnassus, whose ruins reached England in 1857 when C T Newton donated them to the British Museum.
State health officials report Michigan's diphtheria death rate for eight months in 1921 averaged 21.7 per 100 000, just above the 1908 national rate of 21.5. Dr R M Olin notes the state is years behind others in prevention as antitoxin access expands to all after January 1. October reports show 1570 cases vs 1245 in 1920.
A Howard City Record item urges residents to prove friendship with local schools this week by contributing a “bit” to support the students campaign for a permanent gymnasium. The call to action frames the donation as backing the school project.
In southwestern Utah within five miles are three natural bridges Sinapu Gate of Heaven Kaechima Guardian Spirit and Owe chomo Rock Mound, largest 222 feet high 65 feet thick top 28 feet wide span 261 feet height 157 feet, proclaimed National Monument in 1908. Nearby caves and ruins show prehistoric homes. Reachable by stage or team from Thompson to Monticello by pack horse through remote land.
A description of easy to make card table numbers cut from white cardboard with black gummed figures on one side. Black and white background features graceful sprays of gay flowers, and the cards are supported by small wire holders.
The piece argues building to endure serves both self and country by conserving timber resources. It notes widespread waste and estimates the United States loses about a hundred million dollars yearly to preventable wood decay.
Changes for advertisements must be in the printer’s hands by Wednesday morning. Mr and Mrs Reuben Rogers visited Milan Sunday. Miss Leona Tower of Detroit was a weekend guest of Miss Marence Wurster. D B Mattison returned Tuesday after five weeks with Nebraska relatives. Several Ann Arbor visitors and local guests are listed. A new winter lyceum schedule and a Get Together at Federated church are described. A Schubert Concert Party opened the lyceum course. A fiftieth anniversary was observed for Mr and Mrs Arthur Lyon with multiple attendees. A large Armistice Day parade in Detroit impressed a reporter. A mail service improvement movement was launched for towns on the railroad line aimed at better post and railway mail service.
Announcement to Saline and vicinity that Dr Hart, chiropractor, has opened an office in Ypsilanti. He will visit Saline on Tuesdays and Fridays and people may call 200 F21 for services.
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