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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
4
The Saline Observer lists mailing details and pricing. Subscription $1.50 yearly with options for four or two month terms. single copies 5 cents. Notices for thanks resolutions or poetry priced per line. obituaries and marriage notices published free of charge.
The statewide primary recount finished at about 50 000 dollars, far below the 250 000 dollar estimate given by Secretary of State John S Haggerty.
The Saline Observer invites signed letters from residents on topics like city incorporation traffic and the Federal jail. Columns are open for sane logical discussion aimed at community improvement, with name privacy optional but signed submissions preferred.
More than 150000 people in the United States study by correspondence. About 200 subjects are offered by 150 colleges and universities. Advantages include rapid progress limited by time and ability, practice in written expression, and accessible instruction and criticism for future reference.
General J W Hanson of the Maine highway police says the hitch hiking law is effective and beneficial though no prosecutions have occurred. The act forbids asking for rides on public highways with few exceptions for emergencies and carries a maximum penalty of $50 or 30 days in jail. The measure addresses robberies and murders linked to rides while noting some motorists would help pedestrians if distinguishable from bad actors.
The article argues that health matters cross town lines and rely on regional cooperation. It notes Washtenaw county plans a full time county health department to unify 27 local officers under one trained head with a corps of assistants, a model also supported by state and federal health agencies.
The 1920 to 1930 period shows Michigan farm numbers fall 26 532 or 13 5 percent with 169 915 farms on April 1 1930 down from 192 327 in 1925 and 196 447 in 1920. Washtenaw Lenawee Wayne Oakland Kent counties show large declines as urban areas expand.
Detroit Free Press notes Wayne County Board calls on civic groups to ensure voters register and support the reapportionment amendment set for November 4. It warns that if approved, Wayne County could hold 42 percent of state legislators, giving Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint influence over $130 million in state funds.
The Pittsburg Leader recalls a November 15 1900 article noting 2300 unlicensed liquor dealers in Allegheny County selling daily. It cites 1876 1905 U S illicit distilleries 30763 with 148 casualties, and 1904 per capita whiskey consumption of 1.48 gallons.
The October 1 estimates show late crops in Michigan well below recent years due to drought and late rains. Potatoes total 16,043,000 bushels, beans 5,165,000, oats 57,342,000, barley 7,440,000, corn at 32-year low, tame hay and alfalfa reduced, sugar beets strong, peaches 629,000 bushels, apples 29 percent below last year, pears 770,000, and grapes 73,720 tons amid drought effects.
Eight drivers from Brighton Stockbridge Hamtramack and Hudson faced Justice Andrew J Warren after being charged with running a red light at Saline four corners. Officer Fred Jahr noted the violations on a sunny Sunday with thousands on the roads.
Christian Science notes state that the doctrine of atonement will be the subject of the lesson sermon in all Christian Science churches on Sunday, October 19. Citations include Luke 7:21 and a passage from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy explaining Jesus' miracles as demonstrations of divine power and validating his Messiahship.
Sunday worship begins at 10 a m with Sunday school at 11 15 am The Young People and Junior Endeavor meet at 6 45 pm an illustrated service follows at 7 30 pm The stereopticon will show slides and illustrated hymns Music by the senior and junior choirs draws praise The Junior Endeavor plans to buy a piano for meetings
Sunday morning worship at 10 with theme Fellowship with Jesus Christ What and How. Sunday school at 11 15. Bible students junior club 8 30 Junior League story hour 5 6. Epworth League 6 30. Evening worship 7 39. Midweek prayer and Christian stewardship study 7 00. Thursday choir 7 30.
A countywide warning issued to Washtenaw farmers after 100 chickens were stolen from Mrs J Voorheis of Superior Township. Deputies warn a possible band of chicken thieves is active and urge close watch over flocks.
An ad touts Kruschen Salts as a “magic salt” that revives energy and cuts fat. It claims a single 85 cent bottle at Sugden's Drug Store lasts four weeks and urges a daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast. The copy advises cutting pastries desserts and heavy fats while favoring lean meats vegetables and fruits.
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