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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1928
Page
4
Ypsilanti readers learn to cut driving costs by vulcanizing tires at Osbon's Tire Repair Shop 17 South Washington. The shop touts modern equipment expert service and guaranteed satisfaction helping auto and motorcycle owners save money and avoid on road tire trouble.
The Dawn Do-nut Co of Ann Arbor touts Dawn Do-nuts as wholesome pure and nutritious. They claim a sanitary baking plant uses quality ingredients and avoid cheapening by cheaper materials. Grocers are urged to offer Dawn Do-nuts and let families judge their superior taste and healthfulness.
Skinner Battery & Auto Electric Service of St South Huron Ypsilanti offers expert battery service and auto electrical work with a large stock of Exide batteries Wahl products and replacement parts. It provides battery repair and recharging, ignition starting lighting systems, and shock absorbers at reasonable prices.
Wahl's at 328 South Main and an office above Kroger specialize in dry cleaning dyeing and pleating of ladies garments and pressing for men. They promise sanitary thorough cleaning using modern machinery to handle delicate fabrics and remove odors while delivering prompt attentive service with experienced staff.
Harris Seed Store at the corner of Washington and Fifth Avenue in Ann Arbor advertises a complete line of seeds plants bulbs shrubs and roses plus spraying materials and accessories. The store highlights its modern up to date offerings and staff expertise promising courteous service and reasonable prices to aid agricultural development and food production in the state.
Saline Mich publication details include subscription price eight months one dollar four months fifty cents two months free. Card of thanks condolence resolutions, announcements and obituaries offered with varying rates. Advertising governed by standard rates with free obituary and marriage notices. member press associations.
Advice on avoiding poor collections in small towns. Emphasizes cash payments to keep money in local circulation and support retailers, wholesalers, and factories. Encourages calculating earliest payment date and honoring obligations to sustain the community’s business health.
J. F. Cox of Michigan State College argues urban growth around Detroit and other cities raises nearby farmland values, shifts farmers outward, and expands demand for farm land across southern Michigan. He notes city expansion boosts long range land markets and overall farming vitality beyond immediate zones.
A Brooklyn Exponent reflection invites readers to contemplate the universe and their small local roles under the stars. It argues that no one, even with authority or art, can meaningfully alter cosmic scales, and no solitary figure can truly face the stars.
A public safety piece argues fatigue mirrors intoxication in causing blurred vision and slow reactions. It stresses the link between fatigue and higher accident and severity rates, urging proper food, water, and sleep to maintain driving safety and avoid deadly fatigue.
An urging column stresses that voting is a civic duty for all Americans. It cites 1920 and 1924 turnout, contrasts with higher 1886 participation, and urges respectful engagement with registrars to ensure registration and voting. Also notes Alberta antelopes arrival for Col. George's game preserve and updates on 240 miles of concrete paving in the state.
The Cahow Drug Company at 248 South Main Street Ann Arbor offers pure medicines and proprietary remedies. Mr Cahow heads the store with years of experience and careful prescription compounding. They provide full druggists sundries and mail order service via Parcel Post for convenient home delivery.
The Michigan Dry Cleaners and Pressers in Ann Arbor offer expert cleaning and renovating for all garments including delicate fabrics. They provide same day service for most items and a 48 hour turnaround for ladies wear, with insured protection while in their care.
The Gauss Baking Co at 200 Hill street Ann Arbor operates a model clean bakery using healthful ingredients. Check bread is promoted as absolutely free from harm with modern machinery and strict cleanliness. The firm runs a retail bakery in Ypsilanti at 119 West Michigan Avenue serving local and surrounding areas.
In Ypsilanti 21 North Adams Street John S Miller Studio earns praise as a modern art centered photography shop. Miller is described as a finished photographer with years of study offering enlargements portraits and copying with new lighting equipment and convenient sittings rain or shine. Prices are stated as reasonable and no work is sent away.
The H B Carter Insurance Agency at 19 North Washington Street Ypsilanti offers Fire Life Health Accident and Automobile policies from leading national underwriters. Curtis manages the firm guiding clients to suitable policies with reliable service and fair protection.
The Ypsilanti Cartage and Storage Company at 17 Hast Cross Street Ypsilanti advertises its transfer services nationwide noting modern motor trucks large capacity and rapid safe transportation of household goods stock and merchandise. The Observer lauds it as a reliable firm with satisfactory charges and prompt delivery.
The article praises the Artificial Ice Company plant at 416 West Huron Ann Arbor for delivering pure ice to the city and surrounding towns. It notes a daily capacity of 70 tons, storage of 2500 tons, and a brine-free freezing process with sanitary handling and uniform 50 pound blocks. The piece highlights community benefit and the company’s commitment to welfare.
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