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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1927
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists postal designation, pricing for subscriptions from eight months to two months, and per-line or per-word charges for cards of thanks poetry obituaries and marriage notices. It notes free publication for obituaries and marriages and that unsigned personal announcements are billed at standard rates.
Dr Seale Harris a leading Southern physician argues for an eight hour day on farms and elsewhere. He says long farm hours reduce effort and proposes rest and recreation between shifts. He asserts vigorous work with ample rest boosts health and efficiency for farmers.
Dr John R Mohler notes the growing value of the American hen with the poultry industry now worth over a billion dollars annually. U S hens lay about 760 eggs a second, two billion dozen yearly, and poultry ranks third in livestock after dairying and swine. Over one third of the world’s poultry eggs come from the United States.
A New York civil service test of 298 applicants shows all but three failed in spelling. The piece argues spelling is neglected in schools despite daily, practical use and notes variability in spelling skill among graduates and college students. It questions the value placed on other subjects over spelling.
The Toledo Blade commends efforts to curb undesirable mail patrons as far as possible. Licensed dealers sending thousands of parcels of merchandise by mail face potential offense under postal laws. The move aims to curb parcel post abuse that competes with hometown merchants and press for faster legislation.
A Michigan Tuberculosis Association clinic examined 72 people with 14 percent positive results and 15 percent suspicious signs. Mothers in need faced bed and funding shortages, delaying institutional care at Howell and other sanatoria. Tuberculosis remains a historical scourge, but enlightened methods and open air approaches, sanatoria, and health education offer hope. The Tuberculosis Christmas seal funds local association work including nurse visits, rural health programs, and sanitary facilities. Local hay shipments show strong alfalfa trade this fall, with limited timothy and marsh hay remaining.
The Horton anti trespass statute, aimed at stopping hunting on private lands without owner consent, has sparked debate over who enforces it. Prosecutors must act on complaints, though many landowners assume prosecutions must go through the Department of Conservation. Justice of the Peace can issue warrants without prior consent of the prosecuting attorney.
B A Nye a Kalamo township farmer lost his left hand Tuesday afternoon while feeding a corn husker at Gail én Cottrell farm. He was taken to Hall hospital at Vermontville in serious condition under care of Doctors Morris and McLaughlin after a nervous shock.
Miss Melissa Hull visits Detroit for a few days as a snow storm hits the area. A fatal accidental gun explosion kills a Freedom township youth named Snelling. A quiet wedding unites Miss Melitha E Fosdick and Victor H Sturm with Rev. D Q Barry officiating. William Klein abruptly leaves his wife Jennie Lindsley and departs for unknown lands, leaving questions in the village.
Fifteen years ago winter is noted with visits from H. T. Nichols and daughter Zoa of Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Rockwell moved into the Thomas Eagle property. Mrs. Everett Shaw, formerly of this place, broke her chin in Jackson. cider mill to run Tuesdays only. Max Fitzgerald and family visit from Caro. Matthew Ehnis sold Monroe street place to Alfred Jedele and plans to move to Ann Arbor to join his brother Herman in the harness business. A head on collision near Jackson injures Charles Bernard of this place. recovery uncertain.
A short public notice urges using Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound at onset of a child’s cold for quick relief and applies to adults as well. A separate anecdote from Bellevue describes a nightshirt jig where a loaded flintlock failed to fire, yet the family Ford was saved as intruders fled.
The American Legion hosts a feather party Tuesday evening November 22 at the opera house, inviting community members to attend a social event with games and fundraising.
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