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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
6
A Dickensian Christmas tale unfolds as a rich man hesitates before a shop window while a muddy mongrel newsboy asks for a window glimpse in exchange for a five minute ride. The scene ends with the boy trading a look for a moment of luxury, happiness lighting his eyes.
A verse-poem questions a reader who feels zest for Christmas faded and gifts overlooked. The speaker, Lurana Sheldon, asks if the lack of cheer means illness and wonders how one can find meaning or purpose in life without the season’s happiness.
A Chicago Tribune editorial urges simple, thoughtful gifting this Christmas. It reminds readers to resist extravagance and debt, and to give from the heart with personal attention. It counsels considering recipients’ tastes, starting early, and focusing on meaningful presents for loved ones and those in need.
A child recalls grandfather’s claims of seeing the legends and nursery characters. He swears grampa has witnessed Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Puss in Boots, Humpty Dumpty, Old Mother Goose, and others in person, affirming magic and Christmas bells with certainty.
A festive verse contrasts cold winds with warm charity and childhood joy. It paints Christmastide as a season of sacrifice and universal kindness, where the world pauses to center a baby’s cradle with love and hope.
At a crowded Christmas party a guest asks where turkeys come from. Tommy points to a table turkey and says his mother bought it from a tramp for a quarter, claiming she stole it.
A Washington Star reflection on how Christmas spirits pervade stores with Santa Claus dolls rocking horses skates and toy cars. The piece emphasizes children’s anticipation and the magical transport of toys from displays to Christmas trees on Christmas Eve.
Notice promises public auction on January 2, 1917 in Wenatchee for timber on four portions of Section 16 Township 26 North Range 18 East W M. Totals include 160 acres each with appraised values of 456, 380, 817.50 and 450 650 dollars. Sale at not less than appraised value with cash on day of sale. Commissioner of Public Lands Clark V. Savidge signed and filed.
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