1915-02-18; Saline Observer

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Vot . XXXV.
SALINE, WASHTENAW CO., MICH,, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18. 1915
NUMBER 21
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PAY all your bills by CHECK. It's the SUREST way. Each voucher
is your RECEIPT, acknowledged in court. Especially pay your
HOUSEHOLD BILLS by check. Your wife can manage the home
more ECONOMICALLY. It saves the ANNOYANCE of__MAKING
CHANGE; removes the DANGER of keeping money about the house;
provides an ACCURATE ACCOUNT of just how thfc. household money
is spent. Keep CHECK of your money by CHECK. CHECK np by
CHECK.    Your check checkmates dishonesty.
3 Per Cent. Paid on Savings Deposits
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".      We will give you 20% Discount on all
Puritan  Aluminum   Cooking   Utensils
Air Tight Sheet Iron Stove only • $ 1-00
10-lb. Pail Mica Axle Grease only '       -60
No. S Buhl Lantern only •       -65
1 Gallon A-l Harness Oil only 50
A Good Broom only 27
1 Pump Jack only      5.00
1-18 Goal or Wood Heater only • •   19-00
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Try a gallon of our Elight Oil.     No Smoke.     No Smell     White Light.
Give us your order for Jackson Fence.
Let us show you the United States Cream Separators  with the new
Washing Device.
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May we supply yon?    We will try
to give yon satisfaction.
How Mr. Davis Got Rid oi a Bad Cough.
•'Some time ago I had a very bad
cough," writes Lewis X. 'Davis, Slack-
. water, Del. "My brother^ McCabe Davis, gave ine a small bottle of Chamber-
.lain's Cough Remedy. After taking this
1 bought half a dozen bottles of it but
only used oue of them as the cough left
me and T have not been troubled since."
Obtainable everywhere.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to show our appreciation
-md to extend our thanks to kind
neighbors and friends who so kindly
assisted us during our sad bereave-
ment, also for the beautiful floral
pieces.
Mrs. O. R. Joties and Iamily
E. E. Priis and family
ANNUAL   FARMERS'   INSTITUTE
Largest Attended of Any Ever Held in Saline—Many Good
Papers Read and Much Interest Manifest.
The regular annual  one-day Farmers' Institute of  Washtenaw   county
was held in the opera house, Monday, |
with a good attendance, -good roads!
and a pleasant day for the people to;
get out. i
C. it. Parsons, the township presi- j
dent, in his opening remarks wel-'
corned the visitors and our people to j
the meeting and'urged all to become;
members. . -   - i
"Better Live Stock, Whyand How," j
by Max Blaess, the first subject on
the program, was most ably handled'
and many excellent points brought
out. The discussion which followed
was both spirited and inti-resting.
Since its reading several requests have
been made that the entire paper be.
published iu Tho Observer, hence we
will omit further comment, allowing
our readers to 'enjoy the original article in full.
In the discussion which followed,
Mr. Scully informed his hearers that,
during 1913 $06,000,000 worth of hogs
had died from hog cholera in the
United States, and the latter part of
1914 the same sections had reported a*
loss of $2,500,000 to stock by the foot
and mouth disease. j
"Weeds and Their Eradication," by j
Charles B.    Scully,   is   the   subject
which, seemingly, every one ought to i
be greatly interested in.   Mr. Scully's j
talk opened^up several new avenues j
for the control of  these pests,  and if:
his. theories are carried out, we in the •
village will see some better kept yards
next summer and many of the farmers
will be able to deal better with their'
fields and crops.    The speaker is oi
the belief that in a way weeds are a
benefit,   because they  stimulate and '
compel cultivation of the soil,  thus t
benefiting both the crop and soil.   He
also recommends the compose of the '
barnyard to be spread during the winter on sodded fields, claiming that the
foul seeds therein are not so apt to
grow as when scattered on loose soil at
the growing time.   Early plowing aud
shallow harrowing, the latter especially, as the weeds start, will in nearly
all cases conquer;   also strongly advocates, when possible, the killing of
the weeds before  the crop is planted,
as can be done in many cases.    He
believes it a mistake made by many to
cultivate crops too shallow al. first—go
deep in early cultivation  aud shallow
the   later  operations.     Recommends
the spike drag or cultivator  for early
work iu corn and beans.   Further recommends chemical spray for weeds in
wheat, oats, rye and  meadows, claiming it can  be successfully done with
no injury to   the crop,  allowing  that
the dandelion and Canada thistle will
yield to its influence and die.    The
speaker showed that ou a great majority of farms the weed crops crowd out
and otherwise utilize and damage soil
to an amount far in access of- the taxes
of all such farms.   He further showed
that the law as to the destruction of
weeds is being sadly neglected by people who positively refuse   to   see  or
cause it to be enforced.
After the dinner hour the question
box was opened, and among other
queries came one, '-'How may I secure
a housekeeper?" Mr. Scully, who was
in charge, replied, '-Bays, I had no
trouble, and if you go at it right you
will undoubtedly win."
Mrs. G. L. Parsons rendered one of
her always winning solos, which was
highly appreciated.
"Maintaining and Increasing Soil
Fertility," by C. B. Scully, was another subject. In opening, the speaker stated that agriculture is the basis
of all soil fertility, urging the boys of
today to get hold of all new methods
as they are soon to be the men of tomorrow; thac farming of our fathers"
time is not the successful farming of
todav, nor will that of the present age
be in many ways a winder a few years
later. Experience aud experiment
teaches that different preparation of
the soil is required for different crops,
in chemicals as well as in the tilling,
and that repeat crops are not generally
considered wise. Statistics show that
within the past ten years our population has increased 31 per cent, while
during the same time farm products
have increased 10 per cent. This iu
part will give reason for some of the-
high prices. While ten years ago one-
third of the population of our land was
iu the cities and villages and two-
thirds in the country, today it is two-
thirds in the cities and one-third in
the country, or on the farm. Speaker
suggested that greater care be given to
the moisture of the farm, both-hy cultivation, crops and chemicals, claim
ing food and treatment of the soil
equally essential to that given the
farm animals. Further suggested
that farmers get and try out the new-
winter rye which is proving such a
valuable crop. Also explained that-
the sweet clover, which only recently
was looked upon as a nuisance, was
one of the finest soil builders of the
present age.
"-Sheep Breeding and   Feeding—A
Benefactor to   Farming,"   was   dealt
with in a paper by Arthur Lutz,  one
of our.town boys; arid  his production
was listened to with lhuch  interest.
While without the real experience,   as j
he stated, clearly showed-that  he was j
not foreign to his subject,  but rather,!
was well posted,     lie commented that j
taking the tariff off from wool, was to.
the world, like a barking dog before an j
unprotected flock.     He further qttes-^
tioued if high priced grain fed to sheep
these days could be profitable. . Thinks I
it.unwise to pasture sheep too_ long in
one field, for the benefit o'f the sheep
as  well as the soil.    The discussion
which followed proved   that   western
sheep for fall feeding pay out better
tban native stock.
Harold Miller sang that favorite
song, "My Little Grey House in the
West."
"Road Building and Maintenance,"
was the subject assigned to A. D.
Crittenden, and no one can question
the writer in saying that this subject
was placed with the right man.
Dwight has had considerable experience in road work and road building
and his talk and ideas were filled witn
food for thought. Claimed that many
of the country road beds are too narrow for safety, and suggested that none
be less than twenty feet. Pointed out
that' in many places brush crowds
close up to the track, urging that- the
law requiring such to be cut out be
complied with. In speaking of the
good roads question so much talked cf
today, cited it to be almost a failure in
Washtenaw county because of the poor
gravel which in every pit falls so far
short of the law requirements. He
favors the present system of road work
if it can properly be carried out as tbe
law prescribes.
<Miss Kaiser with her music class
from the' sixth grade furnished two
line songs.
President McKenney of the State
Normal college in his opening said,
that education is the greatest invention
of the age, claiming the alphabet a far
greater invention or discovery than
electricity or any of the modern machinery. Dwelt at length on not trying to force upon the boy some trade
or occupation he dislikes, but train
him according to his liking. Also
tried to impress the importance of
training a boy or girl to spend their
idle moments RIGHT.
The evening session was opened by
several fine selections by the orchestra.
Pres. McKenney spoke again," his
subject, "The Relation of Geography
to History." This he illustrated largely with a very large map which he had
brought for the occasion. In this he
dwelt largely with the countries of
Europe, explaining much of the present war sections and commenting at
some length on possibilities at the
closing of the world war. As to our
land, speaker stated that when Columbus landed on the-shore of the Caribbean . Sea there were over 300,000 Indians east of the Mississippi river, and
like most of the wild game, -nearly all
had been kilted off. This talk could
only he appreciated by hearing it.
Mr. Scully, who spoke on "Alfalfa,"
said the plant originated in Asia some
400 years ago; had been raised in Gali--
fornia, but only a few years ago fouud
its way here,"arid that it had been successfully gr'ow'n'as far north in Michigan as Marquette.
C. B.- Herbert's' solo brought forth
great applause and the meeting closed,
looked upon as a big success.
Theodore and Charles Grossman of
Manchester spent Monday evening
with O.C.. Wiieeler -anil family.-   -     ?
Gut This Qut.NW.     .   '
■If you don't want If today^" you 'may
next"week. Send* this -advertisement
and 5 cents to Foley <SrGo.," Chicago,
111., writing your name aud address
clearly. You receive iu return three
trial packages—Foley's Honey and
Tar Compoundforcoughs, cold's, croup
and grippe; Foley-Kidney Pillsr for.
weak and disordered kidneys or bladder; -Foley Cathartic Tablets, a pleasant, wholesome and cleansing ^purgative, just the thing for winter's sluggish bowels and torpid liver. These
Well known'standard remedies for sale
&\ Wheeler's Pharmacy.
Farmers' Club Meeting.
The Saline Farmers' club met at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Wheelock
on Saturday, February 14, with nearly
all members present and  six visitors.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, R. L. Finch. Miss
Vivian Mack favored us with instrumental music, followed by prayer by
Rev. Mack.
During the order of business two
new members were admitted. Roll
call was heartily responded to by each
member telling of some benefit derived
from the club. A recitation by Miss
Carol Hildner closed the morning
session.
After an intermission during which
time dinner was served by host and
hostess, the gentlemen viewed the
premises and the ladies discussed literature, fancy work and club improvements.
The afternoon program was opened
with vocal music by Rev. Mack and
daughter. William Lutz read a paper,
"The Better Farmers' Club." Theodore Feldkamp gave a report of the
State association meeting, which was
very interesting, although it had been
delayed.
A feeling of sadness prevailed
throughout the day ou account of death
having entered our ranks since we last
met, taking from our midst one of our
best loved members, Delia Josenhans.
We bow in humble submission to the
will of Him who doeth all things well.
The club adjourned to meet with Mr.
and Mrs. Will Higgins in March.
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They can be cleaned and
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Marriage Licenses.
Markus R. Sweeland, 27, Lodi; Caroline F. Renz, 25, Lima.
William B. Meyer, 23, Milwaukee,
Wis.; Bernice Fitzgerald, 23, Lancaster, Wis.
Fred A. Hubbard, 44, Ann Arbor;
Grace A. Hobbs, 30, Detroit.
Charles J. Frederick, 23, Ann Arbor;
Martha C. Kern, 26, same.
Charles A. Snyder, 22, Ypsilanti;
Annie J. Kline, 17, same.
Albert F. Gawod, 22, Augusta township; Hazel M. Wilbur, 23, same.
Harry G. Lochary, 27, Marietta, O.;
Grace M. Merchant, 26, Amesbury,
Mass.
Lester F. Blaisdell, 26, Manchester;
Helen E. Faulhaber, 22, same.
Andrew A. Ruen, 36, Columbus, O.;
Helen M. McGuiness, 23, Chelsea.
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Woman's Club Meeting.
The Woman's club met Tuesday
with Mrs. Kate ' Weiennett. Subject
for tha day being music and art, the
roll call was responded to by musical
items. Some of the members being
absent there was only one paper given.
Mrs. C. R. Parsons read an interesting
one about the "Nineteenth Century in
Art."
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. O. M. Rockwell and will
be a children's day program. A talk
by a kindergarten teacher will be part
of the program.
| It will be  a good investment.     Large |
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9s Pharmacy §
O. E. S. regular meeting next Wednesday evening.
Once in a while some fellow brags
that he "never reads advertising,"
^fohorly boasts of failing eyesight or of
being Mine] in one sight Any such
fellow only penalizes himself by heing
hajf as well informed as he could be.
In these times of keen competition, it
costs money to be indifferent to the advertising pages,—Napoleon correspondent to Brooklyn Exponent.
farm at Auction.
On Thursday, March 4,1915, at 12:30
o'clock, I will sell at auction my farm
of 136 acres on Chicago Turnpike, 2
miles west of Somerset Center and 3
miles east of Moscow in Hillsdale
county, Michigan. 100 acres plow-
land; balance pasture, timber and low
land; well seeded and fenced, good
soil, 15 acres alfalfa, . brick house,
horse barn, cow barn, 2 Bilos, tool
house and outbuildings.
,TermsT— One-half cash; balance on
mortgage, if preferred. Reasonable
deposit at time of sale.
Seven horses, 20 cattle, 70 hogs and
tools also on sale same date.
6-7-c    M. R. Morton, Jerome, Mich.
If so, come in and look over our stock.
This also is the time of the year to- gel i
that old harness repaired and oiled, ready 1
for spring use. j
have some mighty good values  la 1
in
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t a few—-we're closing m
at reduced prices.    Don't wait to© lomgl     -
SEEGER &■ SCHROENI
The Hardware on the Corner. Phone 87
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rfes Used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for 20
■/ Years. !
'!Chaiuberlaiu's 'Cough- Remedy   has
been used iu niy household lor the past
twenty years.     1 began giving it to my
children wheu they were small.     As a ■
quick relief for croup,  whooping cough,,
-and- ordinary colds, it has no equal.    Being free from opiutii and -other harmful
drugs, I never felt afraid to give it to the.
children.     1 have recommended it to a
large number of niy friends  and neighbors, who have used it and speak highly
of it," writes Mrs. Mary Minke,  Shorts-
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Call and see our exoelisnt stock. Our
best, and we'll be sure of your trade if
quality and prices with any found elsew
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