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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1928
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists subscription rates at 1.50 yearly with eight months at 1.00 four months at 0.50 and two months at 0.50. It notes charges for cards of thanks resolutions of condolence poetry and announcements and states obituaries and marriage notices are published free of charge.
The piece notes smiling Santa ads push Christmas shopping with under a month to go. It argues late shoppers face crowded aisles, weary clerks, and stressed plans, while early buyers enjoy selection and calm as a national habit of postponing tasks.
An editorial recalls the original religious essence of Thanksgiving and laments its waning observance. It urges readers to count blessings, acknowledge divine provision, and cherish family reunions despite modern busyness and distance, while hoping for peace and happiness in the year ahead.
Michigan State College soils department reports that applying about three tons of limestone to a sandy loam field in Cass county yields annual crop value of about $9.06 more than an untreated acre for eleven years, with total extra profit of $99.66 on $13.23 investment. A piano recital at Hill Auditorium features Elizabeth Davies-Gould, Ethel Hauser, and Dalies Frantz on December 2 at 4 15 pm with no admission.
The Observer continues the Colfax Bookplate story urging readers to revisit last week’s panel and enjoy the opening installment printed at considerable cost.
As winter nears, officials warn car owners about deadly carbon monoxide. A U S Bureau of Mines film shows howCO poisoning occurs and urges not to run engines in closed garages or sleep in rooms with gas appliances burning.
Michigan Tuberculosis Association aims for a ten percent hike in Christmas seal proceeds to 6 765 for Washte naw county to support 1929 tuberculosis programs including chest clinics nursing and health education. Sale begins today and runs to Christmas. The 1927 death rate fell to 67.90 per 100 000 since 1908.
The West Indies hurricane of September devastated Porto Rico and Florida areas. The Red Cross cared for 506 410 people at peak, with 2 259 dead reported and 3 170 injured. After the disaster, $5 000 000 in federal funds supported relief efforts.
Michigan Horse Breeders Association and Michigan State College sponsor a colt development contest with county extension cooperation. Washtenaw farmers show interest. entries due December 1. names include P C Summer William Marken BE R Van Valkenburg August Henrs Alfred Kuebier Max Hatter. Donna Jean Watts four months old dies of accidental suffocation in west Napoleon. family and friends mourn.
Michigan will send a strong delegation to the International Livestock Show in Chicago December 1 to 8. College entries include twelve horses seven Perchrons and five Belgians, five Shorthorn four Hereford and three Aberdeen Angus cattle, a yearling Hereford reserve grand champion, thirty-one college sheep, and thirty-three head of swine. Maple Grove Leila, twice grand champion at Chicago, will compete again. The event will feature livestock displays from major agricultural colleges and their feeding and crop studies.
Excellent 1923 Chevrolet Land with bumpers snubbers spotlight heater and has been thoroughly reconditioned. Price reduced to $895. GEO. W. COOK & SON Authorized Chevrolet Dealers use The Liner.
Tecumseh Herald reports Harold McCann a bright young man died at St Joseph Mercy hospital Detroit around midnight. He was beloved in the home on the business street and in social circles, leaving sorrow in Tecumseh.
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