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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
4
The Charlotte Republicn comments on Ford’s plan for a five day work week. It questions motives whether business necessity or philanthropy drives the change and warns the shift could raise costs if paid from workers’ wages. The piece urges broader study before forming an opinion.
Wage earners in the United States now own over 700 million dollars in stock across industries that employ them. Princeton University's industrial research department notes the plan has reached 300 of the nation's largest corporations and offers employee purchase at below market price. It is described as improving relations and efficiency.
The North Adams Advocate notes fraud in charity fundraising and urges a clearance point to separate worthy appeals from abuses. It highlights local incidents including a burglary, livestock loss, and a vehicle crash damaging a Keller home, with injuries to Mrs Barron.
Thirty years ago the town enjoyed pleasant October weather as George Burkhart suffered rheumatism. Hon. A. C. Gormley of Montana planned to speak on free silver at the opera house Saturday night. A thief stole a small sum while Will McMichael and wife worked in the potato patch. William Minnett narrowly escaped serious injury when a gear wheel broke and saved him from being crushed. A school dictionary was rebound at the old schoolhouse. The Milan band helped draw a large crowd for Hon. Mark Bremer’s two hour talk on gold, followed by a torchlit procession through streets.
Fifteen years ago Mrs. George Johnson sold her Lodi farm to John Hack. The stone house on the farm is said to be the strongest in Michigan with three foot thick side walls. It was built in 1862 by a Scotsman who later laid the walls for the Congregational church in Ann Arbor.
Canada and the United States launch a joint campaign this fall to curb diphtheria with September and October focused on the disease. Dr Maurice Seymour of Saskatchewan leads the plan, urging protection for preschoolers as state and local health forces push toxin antitoxin use and school child protection. The effort notes 150 000 cases and 13 000 deaths in 1924 across North America.
The essay argues that assigning fixed days to washing ironing and other chores can improve efficiency and reduce stress. It notes women who refuse to regularize tasks miss smoother routines, while advocates for a schedule suggest baking on Saturday to feed Sunday visitors, and consider occasional outings for rest. The piece reflects on tradition, workload, and the value of routine.
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds Sunday services at 10 30 a m in the hall over Citizens Bank with the subject Doctrine of Atonement. A testimonial meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Sunday school follows the morning service and is open to pupils under 20.
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