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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1964
Page
9
The article traces how counting led to numerals with symbols for ten and zero. It notes origins in India and Arabian adoption, and contrasts ancient tally stones with written digits. Sherrol Kay Lollar of Silver, Texas, wins today’s combined prize for a related question.
Sylvia Porter argues wives should carry their own life policies to cover final expenses protect children and offset tax and mortgage risks. Five reasons include funeral costs child care mortgage payoff and potential estate tax rises for high income families.
A vet advises that neutering Tom cats can reduce serious fights though sparring may continue. If injures occur, consider castration under general anesthesia. recovery is quick and cats resume activity in a few days.
Community notices list a mix of personal contact requests jobs and services. Items include birth certificate inquiries yard signs fencing and repair ads appliance repair and upholstery requests delivery of information about sales positions and car sales leads plus rentals and lost or wanted items across Huntsville Decatur Hartselle and nearby areas.
Classified rates for cards of thanks and in memoriam set at five average words per line or four words in all caps. Cash in advance for all classified ads. Ads billed only to regular accounts of ten persons listed in the telephone directory. Accounts payable on receipt of statement.
A dense classified-style inventory lists numerous used cars with years, makes, models, body types, and features. Items include FORD, CADILLAC, PONTIAC, OLDS, while mentions cover coupes sedans wagons and convertibles with notes like stick shift power steering and air conditioning. The ad cites contact details Lee St 355 3126 and dealer names like McCulloch Shearny and Wasson.
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