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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
6
The lesson defines parables and outlines Jesus teachings on sowing seeds and the Kingdom of Heaven using images like mustard seed yeast treasure and pearl. It notes the students’ questions and quotes Galatians on the fruit of the Spirit. Readers share mixed views on Christmas spirit in the holidays.
Cosmetic chemists aid on lip pigment smooth application with a lip brush and soft bristles. The piece advises outlining lips for a natural border and highlights a new method favored by film stars to avoid patchy lipstick. It also notes nail care tips, soaking flesh from nail fabric with soap and oil, and using pumice for stubborn lift. Readers are invited to submit beauty questions to the Beauty Box editor.
The column urges homeowners and ladies clubs to sow winter grass along principal streets next fall to improve town looks. It notes C H Murphy of 301 Church Street and upcoming spring work, plus hopes for widening U S 31 to reduce accidents and pave streets once streetcar tracks era ended. It also mentions daily interviews and a question about Christmas spirit with tickets to the Princess Theatre.
A petition before Circuit Judge J Fritz requested a declaratory judgment interpreting homestead tax exemption laws. The case questions if exemption claims must be filed annually and who bears the filing duty.
W J Foley of West Alabama recounts severe digestion and sleep issues during World Wars era discomforts. After trying many remedies, Gly-Cas from Loyd's Drug Store improved digestion elimination, regular bowels, sleep, strength, and ability to work at the foundry without pain. His wife’s mother had prior success with Gly-Cas. The Gly-Cas representative is present at the store.
A local public notice describes a capsule remedy sold at one dollar per box with six boxes for five dollars. The seller meets residents daily at the corner of Second Avenue and Moulton Street in Decatur to explain the product and its action.
Washington reports a surge in old age insurance claims with about 350 daily filings to the Social Security office. Officials estimate letters will rise to 2,000 a day by January 1 as monthly benefits begin for salaried workers retiring at 66 or from covered jobs.
Fashion notes from the Illinois Hairdressers Association show painted hair as a holiday trend. Hair colored red green blue and pink to match gowns. Ornaments and tiny Christmas trees tucked into curls cited as new glamour.
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