Christmas in the White House through Early Presidencies
A historical overview traces how early presidents and first ladies treated Christmas in the White House. John Quincy Adams avoided celebration, while Martha Washington and Dolly Madison popularized festive hospitality. Several administrations featured limited or somber observances due to personal or political circumstances.
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United States
John Quincy Adams
John Adams
White House
Washington
Mount Vernon
Congress
Jefferson
Martha
Bethlehem
Madisons
Dolly
Andrew Jackson
Monroe
Jackson
Harrison
Tyler
Virginia
Polk
Executive
Zachary, Taylor
Fillmores
Fillmore
Official Statement of the Financial Condition Fi nancial Board
Notary public E P Uester attests to the financial condition in Milam County Texas as part of an official statement. The document records assets liabilities and related disclosures for public trust.
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Ageen
State of Texas
Milam
T.F. Hardy
Geo. T. Graves
T. F. Hardy
T. Graves
E. P. Uester
Notary Public
Milam County
Texas
A Christmas Hymn From Collier's Weekly Verse
A Christmas hymn envisions peace on earth with no marching armies no banners and a lamp in a stable as a star shines in the sky. Angels teach and sing to earth as the Holy Mother adores the Babe of heaven born in humble darkness among the poor children.
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Sid
Margaret E. Sangster
Collier's Weekly
Plantings for Tenants and Home Beautification
The article argues tenants should invest in trees and plantings around rental homes with landowner support. It describes mutual benefits, such as orchards, shade, and flowers enhancing home value and stability, and the emotional pull of well-kept surroundings that deter moving.
For Rent The Marek Store Building Notice
FOR RENT The F A Marek store building. See August Horst man. 36 1tp.
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F. A. Marek
August Horstman
United Daughters invite veterans to Lee and Jackson memorials
Jeff Rogers Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy invites Confederate Veterans their families and friends to a Lee and Jackson Memorial Exercises at the High School Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon January 18 1915 at 3 00 p m. The program includes invocational remarks songs and tributes by local individuals and a benediction.
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Jeff Rogers
United Daughters of Confederacy
Lee
Pearl Green Clement
C. D. Lay
Stonewall Jackson
R. M. Hardman
Dixie Land
Bonnie Brougher
B. B. Blaylock
The Emperor Upholds A Cavalier Soldier Against Red Tape
An Austrian tale shows General Galgotzy defying bureaucracy after building a Bosnia road. Facing audits, he reports simply Road built 25,000 florins received 25,000 spent remains nothing. Whoever doubts it is an ass. Francis Joseph asks Do you then doubt it.
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Austria-Tungary
Galgotzy
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Galgotty
Francis Joseph
Dough Remedy Restored Health Says Missouri Resident
In December J Metcalf of Weatherby Missouri recovered from a severe cold after using Chamberlains Dough Remedy. He endorses the product and says its value is evident to any user. Obtainable everywhere.
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J. Metcalf
Weatherby, Mo
D L Wilson Seeks Re-Election as Cameron Secretary Treasurer
Dave Wilson announces candidacy for re election to the office of Secretary and Treasurer of Cameron subject to the city primary in February. He solicits citizens support stating he will serve the people to the best of his ability as in the past. The Herald urges Cameron voters to consider his candidacy.
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Dave Wilson
Chamberlains Tablets Praised for Constipation Aid
Eugene S. Knight of Wilmington North Carolina reports Chamberlains Tablets are the best remedy for constipation and indigestion. His wife also benefited from their use for indigestion and relief. Obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Eugene S. Knight
Wilmington
N. C
Mayor Lester Declines Re election in Cameron
E P Lester, Cameron mayor, thanks citizens for trust shown by two election wins and announces he will not seek another term. He says mistakes may have occurred but were honest and expresses sorrow if any friend was offended while serving. The letter closes with sincere regards.
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E. P. Lester
W. O. W. in Session Installs Camp Officers
Pecan Camp No. 239 W. O. W. met Tuesday night at their Hall and installed officers. J. D. Cone performed the installations with W. G. Gillis, W. L. Shelton, Jeff J. Kemp, Leonard Lewis, Jno. V. Eehols, Will T. Yates, A. N. Weems, A. G. Chambers serving as trustees and sentry respectively.
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J. D. Cone
W. G. Gillis
W. L. Shelton
Jeff J. Kemp
Leonard Lewis
Jno
Fate of the Fourflusher
A witty encounter on a park bench ends as a young man fumbles a ruse about an automobile and a match. He charms a woman with talk of the Latin Quarter and divorce, then watches her drive away in his supposed car, contemplating the consequences of such deceit.
Private Philanthropy and Working Women Meeting
An association secretary organizing a public meeting on the plight of working young women faces fierce pushback from his Christian sponsors including a basement department store boss claiming eighty girls. He defends the initiative, holds the meeting, and resigns from his post with the building fund in jeopardy.
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Edward A. Ross
Atlantic
Buchanan's Public Life and Early Public Career
A century ago James Buchanan joined the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Federalist. He opposed the war with England but volunteered to defend Baltimore when war came. He left after two terms to practice law, later returning to Congress and rising to national prominence.
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James Buchanan
United States
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Mr. Buchanan
Federalist
England
Baltimore
Buchanan
Congress
New York Salesman Encounters Roller Towel Legal Quirk
A New York salesman recalls staying at a western hotel with an old fashioned roller towel. In the washroom he questions a man about Illinois law banning roller towels, only to learn the towel predated the law’s passage.
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New York
Ilinois
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Chambers Auto
Milam County Lumber Co
Christ
D. L. Wilson
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Henne & Meyer Co City Undertakers
D. B. Worcester
Ned
F. A. Black
Silver King
L. H. Posey
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