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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1954
Page
19
Memorial Day origins traced to 1865 when women in the South placed flowers on Confederate graves and Union troops decorated federal graves. Northern observers noted the practice as Civil War end amid widespread remembrances led by James Redpath and schoolchildren.
The piece notes April 26 observances in Alabama Florida Georgia and Mississippi with May 10 in North and South Carolina and June 3 in Louisiana and Tennessee. It traces origins from 1865 to 1868 with Gen. John A Logan’s May 30 national Memorial Day, and mentions Carbondale Illinois as an early civic observance and wives influencing the movement.
Shorter skirts and decorative stockings draw attention with bold hems and pastel appliques. Clean hosiery by shaking in soapy water and drying on a towel. Use moist soap to tame stray hair and a weak bleach solution to remove ink stains from embroidery promptly.
A fashion favorite becomes a home decor trend as sharkskin fabrics move into bedspreads draperies and upholstery and remain colorfast soap and water safe. Cleanliness tips cover dust mice table silver care diaper jokes and perfume usage on handkerchiefs to keep fabrics fresh.
The passage notes that young fry can be whisked off and hidden in an instant when children go to bed or when visitors arrive, implying quick concealment of items to avoid disturbance or mischief.
Stainless steel utensils stay bright when you avoid hardened food grease. Prompt washing prevents moisture trapped under deposits from triggering a chemical action that pits the surface.
Household advice warns to wash all surfaces before treating cabinets with DDT insecticide and to suds and rinse canned goods taken from sprayed cabinets to remove any residual crystals.
A brief note highlights comfort and luxury in bedding, appealing to readers seeking warm, cozy sleep options while noting allergy considerations and fabric quality. The item underscores the appeal of high end bedding in current home living trends.
How to glamorize ordinary gloves by sewing seed pearls and sequins for a chic look. Also tips to wash jewelry and gloves, protect furniture with plastic throws, and simplify cleaning of dusty or muddy areas.
The piece traces how Memorial Day began from General Logan's influence after the Civil War and how Congress in 1868 declared May 30 a national day of remembrance. It notes New York 1873 Rhode Island 1874 Vermont and New Hampshire 1876 1877 Wisconsin 1879 Massachusetts and Ohio 1881 and broader observance by the GAR era.
Describes a new non-allergic luxury comforter made from dope dyed acetate. It features a quilted design and a striped double ruffle on four sides. Care is simple with soap and water. Also offers sewing guidance for rug drying to avoid clothespin grooves.
The piece traces how porcelain bathtubs evolved from compact china-dish sizes to larger, more comfortable models. It notes Americans’ ongoing soap and water bathing habit and suggests ongoing improvements in bathing comfort from the 1890s to the 1950s and beyond.
After finishing housekeeping, wash dust cloths in a batch of thick soapsuds. They will dry overnight and be fresh for use the next morning.
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