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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
11
The tale recounts how President Lincoln granted Tad Lincoln a request for a theater in the White House before Christmas 1863. Tad, eleven, persuaded an indulgent father to set aside a second floor room with gas footlights to create a small stage despite limited time and simple equipment.
The poem by John Rutland in Leslie's Weekly contrasts a girl’s attachment to a new waxen doll with her old toys. The dog, doll, and Teddy bear fade as she adores the waxen toy, then she gathers her old friends again, whispering that old friends are best.
The narrative recalls 1858 Christmas parties hosted by President Buchanan with Miss Lane gifting holly sprigs to guests. It notes festive White House events, Marine Band performances, and lush decorations, contrasting with a satirical poem about holiday spending by Mr. Grumm and Mr Glumm.
The notice offers free sittings for babies under one year on December 8 9 and 10 from 8 AM to 4 PM. Each mother receives one finished photo of each baby and is asked to come early in the day to avoid waiting in darkness.
A personal reflection urges kindness in the moment with the author noting life is finite. The piece frames daily actions as opportunities to help others before time runs out, expressing a heartfelt refrain about choosing benevolence now.
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