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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1937
Page
5
A faith-based lesson outlines right choices leading to blessing, the need to study God's word, and the universal moral law. It warns of national decadence, urging revival within the church and detailing how personal obedience shapes a nation’s character and destiny.
An old proverb note quotes Ecclesiastes 3 1 2 about the cycles of birth and death reflecting life’s seasons and timing.
A pithy remark underscores solitude as a time for inner reflection. The quote attributes such stillness to self communion and to Van Amburgh's notion of quiet moments serving as a personal council.
A vivid phrase evokes a relentless drive described as a flood of ambition that rages forward without hesitation. The imagery contrasts hunger with speed, suggesting a powerful personal or collective pursuit.
Local governments face a Saturday midnight deadline to decide on selling liquor by the glass. Lawmaker Rahilly says Michigan towns are turning wet with about a 150 percent rise in towns allowing hard liquor in restaurants or hotels for the first time since earlier referendums. Lansing maintains beer and wine only.
State police in Michigan Indiana Illinois Ohio and Kentucky target the Brady gang. Leaders met in Indianapolis to plan coded radio messages and interstate roadblocks. Hoover’s dispute with Indiana police led to a resignation. Michigan officials push cooperation and faster highways. Drills reveal 1987 traffic rise prompts a 50 mph limit proposal. Public Enemy No 1 remains careless drivers.
Scientists at the University of Michigan medical school pursue a nasal spray using zinc sulphate with a local anesthetic pentocaine to block the infantile paralysis virus entering through the nose. Initial monkey tests showed 100 percent effectiveness, with human trials under close observation as history potential unfolds.
Lansing State Journal’s legislative correspondent J H Creighton suggests Governor Frank Murphy may have ruled himself out of political life due to recent illness and public fatigue. The paper notes Murphy’s weak prospects for the Democratic nomination and mentions hints he may not seek a second term as governor. A nationwide poll places him fifth among Democrats for 1940, while his interest in Governor George Earle of Pennsylvania as a presidential possibility is acknowledged.
With civil service sidelined Murphy must craft a labor relations formula acceptable to a solid Republican Senate and a few Democratic allies. Governors push for action in January while courts restrict picketing, mirroring a nationwide labor schism that complicates unity.
Officials anticipate a record enrollment exceeding 5000 students as Michigan State College begins its 31st school year at East Lansing. More than 2200 new students including transfers enroll. applications come from 88 states plus DC Canada Germany and Poland.
Increased feed on Michigan farms and favorable beef prices spur buyers to consider cattle for feed this year. Michigan State College expert George Brown cautions that profits depend on good management and matching cattle type to available feed. He notes older cattle fit roughage diets while younger stock use more concentrates, with barley, oats, corn and wheat commonly accessible. Trials at MSU show ground barley nearly matches shelled corn with standard-weight outs about 11 percent less valuable.
The report compares ground wheat and shelled corn in cattle feeds. It shows wheat may replace up to half the grain ration. It also notes silage from corn increases feed value to 32.91 dollars per acre versus 15.46 for cut shock corn, with feeding values per bushel of 63 cents for shocked corn and 46 cents for ground or cut shocked corn.
A collection of quips on liberty from Burke Farrar Washington and others. The fragments invoke freedom, order, virtue, and divine love, contrasting liberty with servitude and urging steadfast faith.
Auditor General George T. Gundry announced that delinquent taxes paid in the last days of August exceeded 15 million dollars. About 500,000 parcels will be removed from the tax sale list due to full or moratorium payments. Payments this year were nearly 50 percent higher than last year, aided by a county ad campaign.
Mrs. H. S. Richards has recovered from her illness. Kari Weigand and Julia Sehroen visited Mrs. Margaret Sehroen Friday. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Richards and others visited Myr. and Mrs. A. R. Murray of Jackson Sunday.
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