Certified seed proves superior in Michigan crop test
Certified seed wheat shows top yields in Michigan with 10 140 bushels from 309.75 acres at 32.77 bushels per acre, well above state average of 17.4. American Banner and Red Rock lead among three varieties, with Stockwell of St Johns and Frinkbeiner of Saline reporting the top per acre results and disease resistance noted by inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Crop Improvement Association
Farm Crops Department
M.S. C
Crop Improvement Association
College
American Banner
Red Rock
Berkley Rock
Dsprovement Association
E. L. Stockwell
St Johns
C. D. Frinkbeiner
High grade fertilizer boosts wheat and rye yields in Cass county
Michigan State College soils department reports that applying high grade fertilizer and lime to Cass county wheat soil increased net returns by 59.45 per acre over unfertilized soil. Rye saw a 34.21 per acre gain with lime and fertilizer. Both crops yielded better with lime, and maximum gains occurred when both lime and fertilizer were used. The department advises at least 200 pounds per acre of 2-16-2 type fertilizer on low fertility soils and similar fertilizer or 16 percent acid phosphate on better soils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Soils Department
Michigan State College
The
Gass County
Tynes
Christian Science Notes and Local Swim Feat
The Christian Science Society of Saline meets at the Citizenns bank hall with Sunday services at 10 30 morning and a Wednesday testimonial at 7 30. Sunday school follows the morning service. pupils under 20 may attend. Jacqueline Sanborn, 14, swam Devil's Lake in 50 minutes after a solo effort, with girls and friends aiding as observers.
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The
Christian Science Society of Saline
Citizenns Bank
Jacqueline Sanborn
English Channel
Devil’s Lake
Lake View Park
Jacqueline
Addison
Courier
Salvation Army warns against impostor fundraisers
Divisional headquarters in Detroit reports that imposters are soliciting money in the name of the Salvation Army. The Army stresses a single annual appeal run by county advisory boards. Local thieves use the Army’s name to mislead the public and must be stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chamber of Commerce
Salvation Army
S0liet
Chambers of Commercce
Federated Church Sees Fall Activities and Dedication
The Federated Church lists plans for Sunday September 11 worship and a dedicatory service with special music by the choir and Mrs. G L Parsons. Youth fall meetings begin September 15 in the Endeavor room as the church emphasizes cooperation and attendance. The piece also notes USDA findings on wheat varieties immune to flag smut and potential spread to Pacific coast states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Parsons
Endeavor Room
United States Department of Agriculture
China
Forward
Portage
Pacific Coast
Australia
Near Fatal Accident On Trunk Highway Overhead Bridge
An overhead bridge crash east of town injures a young woman arm broken a woman bruised and a boy cut on head and face. A Chicago man rear ended a line of stopped cars causing two vehicles to smash. Dr Woodbridge attended the injured. Traffic congestion led to the collision as cabs paused for the blockage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge
Chicago
Tvo
Survey to gauge corn borer status across states
A field survey runs from August 15 to September 30 to measure the corn borer infestation in about 850 townships across the infested area under a federal clean-up effort. Preliminary data suggest Michigan’s spread is far less than last year, with field censuses by expert entomologists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Congress
State Department of Agriculture
Michigan State College
Rouse, Arthur Kitchiell, Dies in Chicago Burial Return
Arthur Kitchiell Rouse died in Chicago on August 16 and was brought home for burial. Born June 21, 1863 on the Saline township farm, he married Hattie M. Carson September 10, 1884. He worked with Pinkerton and other detective agencies in Chicago. Survived by widow, two daughters Florence Abern of Detroit and Inez Rouse of Chicago, two brothers Grove M. Rouse of Samsing and Laverne Rouse of Boyne City, and many cousins.
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Arthur Kitchiell Rouse
Chicago
Milo
Juia Rouse
Saline Township
Hattie M. Carson
Saline
Pinkerton
Florence Abern
Detroit
Inez Rouse
Grove M. Rouse
Samsing
Laverne Rouse
Boyne City
Saline Choir Wins Second at County Fair
Saline community choir, with 32 voices, earned second prize at the County Fair on Friday as Chelsea won first with a 90 rating and Milan scored 891-3 to place third. Judges were Prof. and Mrs. Reuben Kempf and Prof. Maddy of Ann Arbor. Tax payment deadline extended to September 15, with taxes unpaid returned to the County Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline Community
Chelsea
Milan
Saline
Reuben Kempf
Maddy
Ann Arbor
L. B. Fairbank
Whispering Wires detective comedy at the Liberty theater
Arthur Housman stars as Uncle Hector in Whispering Wires a mystery comedy with Mark Swain and a trap filled mansion. Jeanette the French Maid captivates Cassidy while the duo solve the murder aided by a cast including Anita Stewart Edmund Burns and Otto Matieson.
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Hector
Uncle Hector
Arthur Houseman
Fox Films
McCarthy
Liberty Theatre
Housman
Mark Swain
Cassidy
Montgomery Stockbridge
Houseman
Jeanette
Anita Stewart
the Star
Edmund Burns
Charles Qiary
Otto Matieson
Mayme Kelso
Heinie” Conklin
Scott Welsh
Cecille Evans
Frank Camneau
Charles SeHen
Salvation Army Annual Appeal in Saline
A. E Hamilton visits Saline for the Salvation Army annual appeal now in its fourth year. The article notes the Army’s World War efforts and flood relief, cites a $10,000 disaster relief expenditure from the East Michigan division, and urges public cooperation during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E Hamilton
Salvation Army
Hamilton
Mississippi
East Michigan
Army
Treasury
Methodist Church Notes Reuben Crosby and Conference Plans
Final services for the conference year are scheduled for Sunday August 1 with morning worship at 10 and evening worship at 7:30. Sunday school follows at 11:45 and Epworth League at 6:30. The pastor will depart at noon Tuesday September 13 for Port Huron where the conference will be led by Bishop Joseph F. Berry who began in Detroit and once served Fort Gratiot church.
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Port Huron
Joseph F. Berry
Detroit
Fort Gratiot
Richards Family Reunion Held At Richards Home
The Richards reunion gathered 70 guests from Mt Pleasant Flint Detroit Mt Clemens Grass Lake Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Saline and Delhi on Labor Day. A potluck dinner followed by a program and afternoon sports capped the event. Officers elected: President Frankk Richards Detroit, Vice President H. S. Richards, Secretary Lugenia Richards, Treasurer Florence Richards. Next year’s meeting will be held as usual.
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Richards
Roy Richards
Mt Pleasant
Flint
Deroit
Mt Clemens
Grass Lake
Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor
Saline
Delhi
Florence Richards
Layher Family Reunion Held in Pittsfield
The Layher second annual reunion gathered about 90 relatives at Mr and Mrs Arthur Layher home in Pittsfield on Labor Day. Attendees came from Detroit Albion Jackson Highland Park Tecumseh Milan Mooreville Ann Arbor and Saline. The day featured games socializing and a feast with pastry baskets.
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Layher
Arthur Layher
Pittsfield
Detroit
Albion
Jackson
Highland Park
Tecumseh
Milan
Mooreville
Ann Arbor
Saline
Ali
Classified notices and sale ads from Michigan paper
A dense classifieds list with farm stock wool ewes farm equipment vehicles batteries fuels and services. It includes for sale items from C A Jordan O Briggs Sam Craig M Jones C F Ernst and W E Sanford, rental for a first floor suite, cemetery and monument services, trucking and tin work. Also offerings on grain veterinary products and auction advertising services. Includes addresses in Saline and Ann Arbor and contact details.
Chevrolets and Fertilizer Offerings From Local Dealers
GEO V COOK and Saline Mercantile Co advertise two 1926 Chevrolet coaches and ready fertilizer supplies. Pick-up boxes available and delivery offered. Dealers tout low fertilizer prices and prompt service for buyers wishing to use or stock up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. V. Cook
Chevrolet
Saline Mercantile CO
Ford Tourings and Coupes At Tempting Prices
Two family house with double garage and extra large latent space, plenty of fruit and modern improvements. Well located with price reasonable.
Willis M. Fowler offered home with complete improvements
A complete five room house with sewer and water, Edison lights, garage, poultry house, fruit trees, shade and shrubbery on a $1,000 lot offered for under $2,000 on easy terms. Also a choice building lot with good street and all improvements priced right by A G Lange.
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Totom
Good Street
G. Lange
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. D. Finkbeiner
Saline Savings Bank
Martin Fuoss
Staebler
Dixie Gas
Staebler Oil Company
Cook
Christian Science
American Legion
Brooklyn
Federated Church Notes
S. T. Denk Pastor
Liberty
Reuben Crosby
the Observer
Dietiker’s
C. A. Jordan
O. Briggs
Old Planing Mill
Mr. Dick
University Hospital
Sam Craig
Macon
Michigan Avenue
Exide
G. V. Cook
Whedsman Auto Company
Fouss Or Smith
Oliver
Sanford Hardware Company
Walter Armbruster
Jos. L. Arnet
Arms Arbor
Sanford Hardware Co
Saline Mercantile, Company
M. Jones
West
Michagan Avenue
C. F. Ernst
Bridgewater
FORD
Willis M. Fowler
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