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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1939
Page
2
Morgan County records show 77 babies reached age one in 1936, with 70 white and 7 colored. Most deaths occurred in the first month and 20 were stillborn, prompting emphasis on pre birth maternal care and regular medical checkups for expectant mothers.
A compact column advises women on hand care for heavy housework including cornmeal in soap suds to remove dark lines and lemon to remove vegetable stains. It covers weekly hand massages cocoa butter lanoline moisturizer and beauty packs, plus notes on electricity aiding perms and electrolysis removing stray hairs.
Memphis readies to crown King Chester Lawrance and Queen Elizabeth Farnsworth at the 1939 Cotton Carnival. A royal barge will usher the monarchs along the riverfront amid fireworks and searchlights to begin a five day reign over the city.
Vulcan the God of the Forge received honors in Birmingham as dedication ceremonies launched a 10 day Vulcan festival after a mixed career that rose to a crest again.
The article stresses that 60 percent of preschoolers have decaying teeth and many health issues stem from neglected baby teeth and uncorrected defects. It urges parental, community, and health department action, including nurse visits and infant examinations to protect children's health.
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