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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1973
Page
7
The article traces wedding rings from ancient Egypt where circles symbolized eternity to Hebrews, Anglo-Saxons, and Christians using rings in ceremonies. It notes materials from gold to wood, engraving traditions dating to Shakespeare, and asks why the ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand with theories of subjection or a direct heart vein.
The Agriculture Department reports the May market basket cost for a typical family rose by 13 dollars annually to a record 1493 dollars with a 0.9 percent month rise. Farmers gained 3 dollars while middlemen added 10 dollars, keeping the overall rise the smallest this year.
A verse encouraging a smile in tough times. The author urges spreading cheer to ease sorrow, inviting faith and love to strengthen the heart. The poem links smiles with brighter days, azure skies, and the silver lining of clouds. Mrs. Fred W. Glasgow.
USDA reports overall price rise of 15.4 percent from May 1972 with farm components up 29.1 percent and the marketing spread up 6.5 percent. Officials note notable increases across the agriculture and marketing sectors.
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