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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1926
Page
4
A Saline Observer item notes slogans on timber use, citing one tree feeding one million matches and a quote from Irving Fisher on prohibition’s economic impact. The piece also lists rates for announcements and obituaries, reflecting typical small town newspaper content.
President Coolidge argues for a strong independent press that shapes noble public opinion. He says journalism should record key historic events, be constructive, and avoid criticism for its own sake to yield lasting public benefit.
A reader warns against using sodium benzoate as a preservative in canned foods. It can destroy vitamins and life giving qualities, making preserving ineffective. The piece advises sterilizing cans and buying new lids, warning against risks and urging proper food preparation.
The Sophomore class elected President Richard Cramer, Vice President Ruth Hertler, Secretary Joyce Heilman, Treasurer Lucille Eberle with Mr. Van Riper as adviser. Freshman officers selected were Howard Lamb president, Florence Hertgreen vice president, Muriel Woodbridge secretary, Oscar Wheeler treasurer, Miss Fender adviser. An assembly featured Constitution Day tributes and school songs with essays and conventions.
Fred W Green, a Michigan native born in Manistee, built a vast reed furniture empire with plantations in the Orient and agencies worldwide. He served as city attorney of Ypsilanti, supported prisoner labor programs, and led the Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Co. before expanding into major global manufacturing. He also held the long time mayoralty of Tonia. The piece notes his varied early life, education, military service in Cuba, and enduring influence on Michigan industry and reform.
A look back recalls Mr and Mrs Frank Buck of Detroit visiting Robert Cullen for a weekend. Rev D C Littlejohn attends M E conference in Flint. Cider mill runs 3000 gallons of juice. R W Mills travels to Atlantic City for a few days. A A Wood and son A G go to Ogden Utah for sheep showing at four state fair. Chelsea hosts a drunk harvest with eight fines. Miss Fredrika Josenhans weds Oscar J McBride. they will live in Dundee. Andrew Schroen’s barn burns. Lillian Stang weds Robert W Ewing at home.
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