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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1964

Page

5

Careful shopping for step stools amid home accident risks

Recent National Safety Council data show 12 700 of 28 500 home accidents stem from falls. BeautyWare lists safety musts for buyers including sturdy fixed steps, minimum 10 by 13 inch size, skid proof rungs, and options like back support and foldability.

National Safety Council Consumer

How to Anchor a Sheet with Elastic Corners

Reader shares a simple method to keep bottom sheets from pulling out: insert quarter inch elastic across the hem ends, sew at each end, and use safety pins to secure. The tip promises easy bed making and longer sheet life with reversible wear and no constant tugging.

Heloise Belle

Nebraska Insight: Origin of State Name Tied to Otoe Phrase

The text explains Nebraska derives from an Otoe word Ne-brath-ka meaning shallow water and refers to the Platte River. It notes the phrase used in naming and describes a kitchen scene where a state can be imagined as an extra chair.

Heloise State Nebraska Platte River

Watercolors Exhibit Call for Artists in Alabama

Watercolor Society of Alabama invites all watercolor artists to enter a juried exhibit beginning November 1 with prizes. Entry fee is 2 dollars per submission. Submit entry cards and works by October 24 to Virginia Barnes secretary Alabama College Montevallo for prospectus.

The Watercolor Society of Alabama Virginia Barnes Watericolor Society of Alabama Alabama College Montevallo

Arnel striped blouse with box pleated wool skirt set

Readable text describes a long sleeved striped blouse in aqua or aqua white stripes paired with an all wool box pleated skirt in aqua or yellow. Available sizes include petite 3 to 9 and average 5 to 13.

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