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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
8
An Indianapolis Sun opinion piece on Christmas happiness as a universal, selfless force. It cites figures like Jordano Bruno and Newton to illustrate happiness through sacrifice and achievement, urging readers to spread joy beyond close circles and to live by universal love and kindness as a daily duty.
A condensed critique notes how Boucicault shaped Rip Van Winkle for female audiences by using staged thunder and lightning to evoke sympathy. The piece credits the clever staging and a strong performance by go-carpenter Boucicault, with a brief joke about the farmer recognizing the Duke of York and the royal cyclist’s quip.
The piece contrasts middle aged hostility to youth with The Interpreter’s view that aging corrupts with self reproach and thrift. It argues youth pursues risk and passion while old figures urge caution, noting the cycle of war and peace as the young bear the risk and the old urge restraint.
A Harper's Weekly inspired meditation argues life demands deliberate budgeting of effort and sacrifice. It contends rewards come only with payment in work, decision, doubts, ideals, and discipline, warning against drifting through life and urging clear intent about what to pursue and endure.
A Pittsburg listener in New York praises Wagner at the opulent grand opera, remarking that he is beloved there. The woman then quips that Wagner is also on their baseball team, highlighting his wide popularity across arts and sports.
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