Second Stage Wheat Campaign Under Way in County
The second stage of the wheat production control campaign has begun with hundreds of farmers sending census cards indicating willingness to sign for cash benefits. Application blanks are being mailed to cooperating farmers and must be returned by September 25. Osler says maps of farms showing fields, acres, and crops for 1988 are required, along with threshing certificates and production data for 1930–32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhett
Osler
Ypsilanti Farm Bureau
Ypsilanti
Sacco Grain Company
Milan
Peoples
Union Bank
Manchester
F. & M. Bank
Chelsea
Dexter Savings Bank
Dexter
Agricultural Extension Office
Court House
Ann Arbor
Saline Mercantile Comany
Ann .Arbor
O. E. Dunckel
Charles Walz
Saline
Saline Mercantile Co
Lodi Township
Harry’ Cole
Scio
Albert”Wandersee
Charles ‘Os8good
Dexter, Co- Operative Elevator
FL & MM
Bank and
Kempi Commercial. Bank
Ann
Wheat acreage adjustments and meadow seed practices detailed
The article explains approved wheat reduction plans in Michigan under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. It describes rotating fields into hay and pasture, planting clover and grasses, and the use of contracted acreage without harming other crops. Growers receive compensation for reducing wheat and avoiding surpluses. It also notes a tall 13 foot sunflower observed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RT. Baldwin
Michigan
J. F. Cox
Uz. Is
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Repeal the Eighteenth? A town letter on liquor and morals
An opinion piece laments the idea of repealing the eighteenth amendment and links liquor to crime. It voices concern about social decay, praises temperance, praises women, and urges school support for athletics while warning against smoking and drinking. A fire at the Oscar Schill farm is reported with damages described.
Rotarians Hear Talk On Reformatory Work By Mr Ryan
Rotarians welcomed Mr. Ryan superintendent of the Federal Detention Farm at Milan with 30 years in penal reform. He criticized county jails as poor vacation spots for amateur offenders and urged rehabilitation over punishment. He described Milan’s segregation system and stressed proper feeding and support to enable inmates to function after release. Today’s program centers on music appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
Betz
Harve Marken
Gross
Arthur
Ryan
Federal Detention Farm
Milan
Burkhardt Death Notice and Funeral Details
Katherine Burkhardt died suddenly Friday evening aged 83. Born May 14, 1852 in Lodi township, she was married to Johns George Burkhardt who preceded her in death. Survived by five daughters and sisters. funeral held Monday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs o eloth Be Stiben burial in heed cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Burkhardt
Lodi
Johns George Burkhardt
Be Stiben
Heed
Wright R M 83 Dies After Lingering Illness In Ontario
Reuben Miles Wright aged 83 died Friday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs C Ow Woodbridge after a lingering illness. Born February 21 1850 in Colchester Ontario he married Frances Boam in 1880 at Thamesville Ontario. Survived by widow daughter granddaughter Miss Muiriel Woodbridge and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm at the residence Rev Bertram Ede officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
Miles Wright
C. Ow Woodbridge
Colchester
Ont
Frances Boam
Thamesville
Methodist Church
Woodbridge
Muir
Saline Meeting Discusses NRA Codes For Local Adoption
Mr and Mrs Eckhardt and Mr and Mrs Carl of Ann Arbor attended a Saline meeting discussing the NRA codes. Carl presided and outlined the codes while participants noted the challenge of tailoring a national program to Saline's size and achieving formal operating order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckhardt ‘Schroen
Carl
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Neighborhood grief thanks floral tributes and help
We thank our neighbors and friends and the Lady Maccabees Rev Wittbracht and singers for floral tributes and acts of kindness shown during our bereavement Flora McCarbery Melburn Hathaway Lucy Millage Zelma Harvey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittbracht
Flora. McCarbery
Melburn Hathaway
Lucy Millage
Zelma Harvey
Card of Thanks for Father’s Illness and Death
Grateful thanks for the kind favors shown during Father's illness and death. Appreciation for Rev. Mole's comforting words. Signed by Mrs. Reuben Wright, Dr. and Mrs. Woodbridge, Muriel Woodbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mole
Reuben Wright
Woodbridge
Muriel Woodbridge
Family remembers Katherine Burkhardt in bereavement notice
The family of Katherine Burkhardt thanks Rev Wittbracht and Rev Schoen the singers neighbors and friends for many acts of kindness shown during their bereavement after the death of their mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittbracht
Schoen
Katherine Burkhardt
Saline Trade Money Notice Redeemable at Face Value
Saline trade notice states money will be redeemed at face value if fully stamped at the Merchants Service Bureau office. Saturday September 23, readers are urged to go window shopping in the Advertisements from the easy chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Merchants
Service Bureau
Hillsdale County Fair Opens Sept 24 With Diverse Programs
The 83rd Hillsdale County Fair begins Sunday September 24 with a broad schedule. Dr Hazen G Werner of Flint delivers the opening address under the Hillsdale County Ministerial Association. School children visit Tuesday while horse pulling contests, ball games, livestock cavalcade, vaudeville acts and fireworks highlight four nights. Entries in many departments are large, tents rise for overflow, and exhibits include 4 H Grange school and Sunday school displays plus a fish exhibit and Public Safety programs.
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Hillsdale County
Hillsdale County Ministerial Association
Hazen G. Werner
Flint
Grange Hall
Circuit Court October Jury List Readies Cases
A 74 name juror list was drawn for the October term of circuit court. Names include George Donahue, Fred Bauer, Mrs. Albert J. Rosseau, Clarence Mie, Emmanuel Jedele Jr., Chester Brooks, Samuel Morgan, Floyd Perkins, Arthur Schairer, William Esch, Bert Cannon, Edward Hammond, Aristine Miller, Oscar Welkenbach and others from Ypsilanti, Manchester, Saline, Pittsfield, Superior and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
October Sera
Scauer
George Donahue
Fred Bauer
Albert J. Rosseau
John, Young
Ypsilanti
Don Comstock
John Ence Fishagas
Clin
Bridgewater
eLima
Clarence Mie Oa
Hod
Emmanuel Jedele, Jr
Ndon
Herbert Hudson
Manchester
Chester
Brooks
Worthfield
William King
Pittsfield
Samuel Morgan
Birthday party for Daniel Sager Hall marked his fourth
Daniel Sager Hall celebrated his fourth birthday Tuesday with ten children and family friends. Games and contests followed by refreshments. Later the Community Bible class honored Dr. A S Hall on his 78th birthday with a surprise gathering, cake with 78 candles, ice cream, and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sager Hall
Danny
Bret
Julio del Toro
Ann Arbor
Dr. Hall
Horse Drawn Truck Fire Sparks Milan Street Scene
A Milan report describes a truck carrying two race horses on U.S. 23 losing straw to fire after turning a Dexter County street corner. Gas station attendants quickly controlled the blaze and saved the truck and horses. The piece cites tough times in the county with NRA era concerns and mentions a bank director meeting over janitor wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Dexter
County
U.S. 23
NRA
Ge Smart
Tenia
Saline Mercantile and Local Ads Offer Various Goods
Local notices list sales and items for sale at Saline Mercantile Co and The Observer office. Listings include household furniture, footwear, poultry, livestock, a milch cow, pullets, a Westinghouse stove, a 1930s sedan, auto company ads, and dental services offered by Dr. R G Sigler.
Local businesses advertise goods and services in Saline area
A collage of classifieds shows Saline Mercantile Co promoting artificial plate designs and remedies, Wiedman Auto and West Side Garage offering auto services, Oliver Farm Implements selling farm gear, and New Idea Farm Implements named as local dealers. The notes also mention a Sunday rabbit market, a 1933 permanent price increase at Helen's Beauty Shop, and church supper plans with tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Idea Farm Implements
Wiedman
Auto, Company
Chevrolet Truck with Dual Wheels and Large Capacity
1931 Tong wheelbase Chevrolet truck described as economical to operate with a large capacity. Cab and finish in good condition. Priced reasonably. Sold by Geo. V Cook & Son, Authorized Chevrolet Dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
GEO. V Cook .& Son
Coal and coke advertised with contact details
Advertising copy lists AS-GRADE coal and coke at right prices including White Star and Koppers brands. The fragment mentions phone numbers and a newspaper notice urging locals with legal printing needs to submit notices for the settlement of estates and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Petroleum Coke
White Star Petroleum Coke
Koppers
Miami Coke
Koppers Pocahontas
Koppers Hirshorn
Dundon
J. Muir
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The
Saline Savings Bank
Story Bank
Saline, Michigan
Cole’s Feed Store
Saline,mich
Schmid’s Meat Market
Genuine Willard
Willard
George Uphaus
GAN
Hay
Jones
Advocate
Jack
wNorth
Adams
Nicodemus
Prince Albert
Abraham Lincoln
Oscar Schill
Sehill
Manchester Enterprise
Reuben ‘Miles ‘Wright
Trade Money Notice
Hillsdale
Circuit Court
John Deere
Ford, Son
Dodge
the Observer
Saline Mercantile Companys
Choice Farm Seed
Saline Mercantile Company
Wolverine
Parsons
John Probyn
Observer
Michigan Ave
Harry Friis
Holstein
Durham
Carl Schmid
DeSoto
Wiedman Auto Co
Andrew Hartman
Flory McCartery
Pee Ie
Westinghouse Electric
Wiedman Auto Company
Wiedman’ “Auto
R.G. Sigler
Gross’ Hardware
Saline Mercantile “Company
R. G. Sigler
Chrysler
Han
School
Milwaukee Road
Joe
Masten
William, Acton
Par Sons
Helen
Oliver Farm Implements and Repairs
West Side Garage
John EB. Dicks
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
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