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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1930
Page
8
Michigan dairy officials say removing the lowest producing cows boosts profits more than reducing feed. Last year 59 cows averaged 110 pounds butterfat and 294 cows averaged 163 pounds fat per year. The bottom 20 percent, culled, would have raised returns by 15 dollars per cow after feed costs.
Carl A. Mathieson of Pittsfield township reports repeated dog raids on his cattle. A young bull and two heifers were killed in a nearby pasture, with two more dogs killed by him. County auditor L. O. Cushing notes this may be the first cattle destruction by dogs in the area, though sheep depredations are common.
A Michigan Tradesman account recalls a housewife who ignored warnings to avoid cleaning dresses with gasoline. A stove spark and accumulating fumes caused a blast that wrecked the house, left her shaken but unharmed aside from debris and a close call. The incident prompted lessons on gasoline safety.
A U S Navy Wright Whirlwind crashed south of Milan after dark while returning from Ann Arbor to Detroit. The pilot escaped with minor injuries as the plane clipped a tree and nosedived into a field drawing spectators and a guard. Separately Oberlin College researchers study James Fenimore Cooper with Muriel Warren citing Oak Openings tied to Clinton and Walker Tavern history.
Fire discovered Sunday morning in the southwest Sylvan township damaged 150 acres of timber and pasture land near Goose Lake. Chelsea and Grass Lake departments lacked water, aiding farmers and neighbors who defended property all day until flames were stopped. most losses were timber and fences.
Washtenaw county may establish a herd improvement association if enough members sign up. Nine farmers expressed interest, but 26 are needed to start. Other counties like Lenawee already have such associations with a herd checker proposed, and each member would maintain individual cow records.
Probate court of Washtenaw County Michigan appoints commissioners to receive examine and adjust all claims against the deceased George Burleson. Four months from November 19 1930 for creditors to present claims. Meetings set at The Citizens Bank Saline on January 24 1931 and March 24 1931 at ten in the forenoon for examination and adjustment.
Default on mortgage from Allen H Feller and Lillian Feller to C M Burkhardt dated August 6 1928. 2137 18 owed plus taxes and 35 attorney fee. Sale by public auction December 12 1930 at 10 am at Ann Arbor courthouse to satisfy debt on parcel in Saline village described as certain lands in Pittsfield Township including Maple Avenue access. Mortgagee Roscoe O Bonisteel attorney.
The Farm Board and SAM report ongoing support for domestic wheat, with purchases keeping Chicago prices near 73 cents while a 100 million bushel hold is built. By year end, a further 100 million appropriation is sought to sustain the program as Canadian and American co-ops brace against price slumps.
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