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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1923
Page
4
The issue notes that local banks and the Bridgeswater bank remain confident and well supported by the community. Comparisons with larger village banks show Saline leading by comfortable margins when adjusted for population. The piece ends with a Michigan mother of twelve who caused a commotion by upsetting a boatload of friends into a lake.
Statement of ownership and management for Saline Observer Saline Michigan October 1923 filed under the 1912 act. Publisher editor and owner listed as Sim R Wilson Saline. No bondholders or other security holders holding 1 percent or more. Sworn before A J Warren notary September 24 1923.
The Forty-and-Hight, a playfully named group within the American Legion, will sponsor a number of orphans at the Children’s Billet welfare program. Mike Murray, Grande Chef de Gure, confirmed the sponsorship and aid to Legion funds. A new home at Otter Lake for orphaned children nears completion and will be dedicated late October.
Thirtieth year notes show Mrs. W Derendinger and Mrs A W Lashier visiting relatives in Detroit. J At Alber drawn as circuit court juror. Mr and Mrs B P Davenport and Mrs W E Pope spending week in Chicago. Hi Smith near Grass Lake reports hops crop just over 8000 pounds. A young Ann Arbor child endured a torn toe nail removal to prevent further trouble while wearing new style tooth-pick shoes.
Miss Lydia Schweitzer and Miss Clara Stierle opened dressmaking rooms above Burkharst. Local base ball team won Milan tournament prizes totaling 3000 dollars after two wins 8 to 4 and 15 to 3. Also notes of visits from Lewis D. Howard returning to Saline relatives and various local travels and a newborn Bruce Leonard in St. Louis. S. T. Fairbank’s health is not encouraging, though friends hope for improvement.
Thieves forced entry by removing glass from a rear window at Bridgewater Lades and Service Co branch, gaining access just after midnight and making off with tires and accessories valued around $60 to $70. Police noted the July narcotics and crime statistics in related report.
Otto H Khan of New York debunks the idea of an international banker as a distinct breed. He says American bankers engage worldwide but are rooted in the home market and serve American industry, commerce, and agriculture with foreign credits as needed. He notes bankers aid export finance and foreign loans only when prudent and beneficial to national interests.
Industrial News Bureau notes Japan led foreign donations after the 1906 San Francisco quake, contributing 254 960 of 474 875 in foreign gifts. The report contrasts Japan's aid with the broader devastation and urges immediate relief to prevent starvation and epidemics.
A brief Chicago notice lists Michigan Food for Michigan People located at 14 South Dearborn Street. Local residents are encouraged to participate in the event highlighting Michigan sourcing and community support.
A column urges thrift instruction in schools citing Secretary Hughes on self-control. It argues daily thrift lessons foster discipline and benefit the nation as agriculture rises to become a major American business within five years amid rising prosperity.
Senator Oddie of Nevada, chairman of the U S Senate commission to investigate gold and silver mining, assures Western lawmakers there will be no move to abandon the gold standard. The panel will study causes of falling production and the mining industry’s depressed condition, plus the roles of gold and silver in commerce and prices.
A proverb-like line noting that quiet whispers rarely win buyers. It favors bold direct action over passive bidding when seeking a dollar.
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