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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
5
Do Small Towns Need A Newspaper
Bill Berkey argues that Cassopolis and similar towns rely on a local weekly paper for news, public issue discussion, business notices, and independence from politics. He notes readers value hometown coverage and urges continued publication of a resident editor who serves the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Berkey
Cassopolis
America
Editorial urges No on State Ballot No. 4 on price advertising bans
An Adrian Daily Telegram editorial argues against multiple bills banning price advertising by various trades. It notes State Proposal No. 4 would bar dentists from advertising prices and questions a barber pole ban. The piece warns such laws curb competition and urges a No vote on November 5 to stop anti consumer legislation in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Perry
Adrian Daily Telegram
Lansing
Perry
Michigan
Fine Collection From Early Colonial Days
A parade of colonial relics and rates recalls 18th century postage and land grants. Documents include a 1748 parchment from Pennsylvania with water rights and a Geddes Michigan land grant signed by J Q Adams, plus family papers, books from 1791 to 1800, and a walnut writing desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
American
Ladies Home Journal
Washington
D. C
Detroit
Cincinnati
Louisville
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Pennsylvania
James Hamilton
Thomas
Richard Penn
United States of America
Geddes
Michigan
J. Q. Adams
United States
Robert Geddes
John Sawyer
Court House
Harrisburg
Shakespeare
America
Lawrence, Stern
the Spectator
Europe
Home Hodgepodge prompts reader ideas for tasks and recipes
Readers are invited to share hints cooking tips and household ideas for the Hodgepodge column. Names may be used if requested. Send suggestions for easier ways to do chores and new vegetable cooking methods.
Revised rural lighting boosts home illumination
Michigan State College home economics specialists note rapid rural electric line growth provides more lighting options. Many farm homes install modern fixtures and long-time users can remodel existing systems to gain brighter light with less glare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State College
Home Lighting Improvements And Toys In Michigan Homes
Light in rooms should be diffused with minimal glare and low contrast. Add more outlets and better lamps for reading and in bed. convert bare bulbs with shades. Michigan State College urges inexpensive home-made toys from orange crates and apple boxes, detailing toy cupboards chairs and small tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. C
Michigan
Michigan State College
Pensioners' Real Estate Held From State Tax Sale
Tax delinquent properties owned by old age pensioners will be withheld from February state tax sales. Auditor General Vernon J Brown says the board lacks authority but expects legislative correction. attorneys to draft amendments. Six Chelsea boys ages 12 to 15 confessed to multiple break-ins and thefts and were taken into custody by Deputy H L Craven and deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Vernon J. Brown
State Land Office Board
Brown
Land Board
Chelsea
H. L. Craven
Sheriff’s
Dexter
Liberty
Chelsea Standard
Adlerika Gas Relief Pills Promote Balanced Stomach Cleanse
An advertisement touts Adlerika with five carminatives to soothe and warm the stomach easing gas and three laxatives to cleanse both bowels for prompt relief. Sold in a silver color bottle at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerika
Turning Back the Pages of the Files in 1910s Local Notes
The item lists multiple short notices: L. D. Tanner in Detroit on business. Mrs. Charles Broderick visiting Adrian. Mr. and Mrs. 8. L. Briggs hosting Wilma Briggs and children from Macon. village council sets central time change for November first. Charles Himerdinger of Lansing visiting sisters D. F. Reeves and B. Teepe. Mrs. Charles Tower hosting cousins Max Bradley and Carol Skillman from Battle Creek. Louie Kuebler family hosting six sisters. Ferdinand Friis and family visiting J. C. Wilson in Toledo. attendees including E. J. Muir and Max Fosdick at a game in Ann Arbor. birth of daughter Lillian to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kern.Elsie Bryant Parker moving into West Henry street house. Mrs. Charles Gooding of Spencer visiting relatives. Howard Phillips Milton and Ralph Littlefield families visiting George Hertler in Urania. Elizabeth Beaker visiting Bowling Green relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Tanner
Detroit
Charles Broderick
Adrian
Wilma Briggs
Macon
L. Briggs
Novemer
Charles Himerdinger
Lansing
D. F. Reeves
B. Teepe
Charles Tower
Max Bradley
Carol Skillman
Battle Creek
Louie Kuebler
Ferdinand Friis
Harry Friis
Fannie
J. C. Wilson
Toledo
E. J. Muir
Ernest Skinner
Fred Burkhart
Max Fosdick
Ann Arbor
Charles Kern
Lillian
Elsie
Bryant Parker
Jennie Brown
West Henry Street
Charles Gooding
Spencer, N
Theodore Fosdick
November events and local move updates
Several community notices list upcoming events and visits. A chicken pie supper at the Presbyterian church is noted for November 9 and the M. E. ladies hold a December 16 sale. Local residents and visitors are mentioned with several social calls and travels to Ann Arbor Detroit Bay City and Bay City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Fred Richards
William McAllister
M. E
N. C. Davenport
Miss McMichael
Gar Davenport
Ann Arbor
Lynn Schaffer
Ypsilanti
W. D. Simmons
Mattie Brotherton
Bay City
P. H. Rouse
Baptist Church
W. L. Walling
Eli Rodegeb
Helen Woodworth
Anna Kroegler
Katherine Sears
Laura Kaiser
Cecil Lewis
Lucy Fairbanks
Myra Lawrence
State Teachers Institute
St Johns Lath Church Bridgewater M Co Pastor Phillipp
Divine services at 10 a m Sunday school at 11 English services every second and fourth Sunday of the month Everyone cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lath
Bridgewater M. Co
Congressional pledge to keep nation out of war and defend the country
A public address to the Second Congressional District emphasizes avoiding European or Asiatic war, pursuing impregnable defense, and relying on elected representatives in Washington. The speaker notes limited district presence due to ongoing Congress sessions, but expresses duty to serve and a record based on best interests and conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
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Roy Bixby
Grove Bros
D. G. Leidheiser
Osteopath
South
Ann Arbor St
Detroit Edison
J. F. Grostic
D.C
Ann Arbor, Mich
Krins Craft Shop
Miller Ave
Jim Finnell
Observer Office
J. L. Arnet & Son
East Liberty
Arbor
Central Dead Stock Co
FOX
South Main Street
Sim. R. Wilson
M. C. Boutelle
Saline, Mich
NAL Editorial Association
Consumers
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
Jack-O’-Lantern Time
M. Lucille Ford
Wonderland
Howard Phillips
Sor
Milton
Ralph Littlefield
George Hertler
Urania
Elizabeth Beaker
R. H. Bamer
Bowling Green
Ohio
Silas
Quality Coal
iauTon
Albert W. Hooper
Circuit Court
Howell
Oscar Myers Rendering CO
Tay
Earl C
Michener
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