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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1927
Page
12
Detroit Edison warns radio enthusiasts against attaching aerials to power poles. Linemen will cut such aerials on sight due to the risk of a line breaking and energizing the antenna, potentially causing fatal shocks. No Saline casualties yet, but precautions are urged and alternative mounting spots advised.
A new law imposes two years imprisonment or a 250 dollar fine or both for embezzling, removing, concealing, or disposing of chattel mortgage property or related contracts. It targets property valued at twenty five dollars or more and applies to mortgagors, vendors, and borrowers acting to defraud.
The Michigan High School Debating League, organized by the University of Michigan Board of Regents in 1917, invites four year high schools to join for two dollars. Membership forms are due by October 22. Debates lead to a state championship in Ann Arbor on April 38 1928 with preliminary dates set from November 18 to January 27.
Three travelers from Madison Wisconsin Miss Marie Bush and Mr and Mrs Bush arrived in Clinton with two cars a Ford sedan and a Chevy touring car They sold the Chevrolet for five dollars to fund gasoline and riding in the Ford John Turk bought the Chevy and ownership certificate for five dollars The party plans to work their way toward Callifornia after resuming travel
The Choral Union Concert Series enters its 49th season at Hill Auditorium with a strong list of soloists ensembles and orchestras. Notable names include Rosa Raisa Benny Gigli Giacomo Rimini Feodor Chaliapin Lea Luboshutz Paul Kochanski Josef Hofmann Myra Hess Ossip Gabrelowitch Walter Damrosch and Leopold Damrosch. The Chicago Civic Opera and New York Symphony orchestras join Detroit Symphony and St Olaf Choir alongside the University programs and a new organ for Hill auditorium.
Freeport shows how a small town survives on service and community spirit. A Buy at Home campaign by the local Commercial Club fills streets each Wednesday and boosts business, while new fire safety, a Masonic Temple, and paved streets signal prosperity. A homecoming on October 8 invites former residents for music, prizes, and communal celebration.
The Hubbell Smith Property on East Chicalzo Street transfers from Miss Ella Smith to Henry Ford and his wife Clara B Ford. The Stage Coach Inn, once on the Chicago turnpike, stands in advance of restoration as Clinton hopes Ford will redevelop it locally or relocate it to Dearborn Clinton.
The state conservation commission bans fishing from April 1 through June 15 in inland lakes below the Mason-Avenac line. Experts warn bass guard their young if fishing resumes June 15, recommending a full prohibition until May 1 to prevent harming bass populations. The panel favors lifting sectional limits when discretionary orders are issued and plans to ban spearing in trout streams statewide. An order protecting fox squirrels was revoked after review.
Reported pair of men claim to sail back to Europe and hawk so called oriental rugs in Michigan. Victims have paid high sums for fakes. one buyer bought three rugs as a surprise for his wife who insisted on genuine goods. Moral urged: beware and verify dealers before purchasing.
Michigan counties may place final orders for Pyrotol, the war salvage explosive, with shipments in 16 000 to 20 000 pound car loads at 9 50 per 100 pounds. Cash with order. Orders due October 15 at the County Agent's office in Ann Arbor.
Local classified notices list Holstein heifers cows Jersey hogs cabbage tomatoes and peppers for sale. Ads mention Exide and Ford batteries, cutting alfalfa, Ramley machinery, monuments, corn husker and silo filler, trucking, and farm services. Includes numerous phone numbers and names like Dietiker J A Burg Roy Robison Walter Armbruster and Jos L Armet.
Ford roadster with pick-up box for sale. Real bargain from GEO. V, COO Authorized Chevrolet Dealer. Phone 61.
An estray heifer wandered to the claimant’s property about two weeks ago and may be claimed by the owner upon payment for this notice. Contact F. Kreager, RF. D, No. 4.
1926 Chevrolet coaches offered by GEO VY COOK Authorized Chevrolet Center. Saline Mercantile Co. promotes fertilizer on hand with delivery service and right prices. Listings include Ford coupes and tours, and several houses for quick sale by A. C. Lange.
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