The Three Little Chairs Poem Amid the Fireside
A gray haired dame and an aged fire muse over days gone by as tearful thoughts fill the room. Three little chairs, placed by the wall, stand old and plain with rush seats and wooden frames.
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1878
Page
4
A gray haired dame and an aged fire muse over days gone by as tearful thoughts fill the room. Three little chairs, placed by the wall, stand old and plain with rush seats and wooden frames.
Practical guidance on nursing with patience and gentleness in the sickroom. Avoid quarrels, maintain calm demeanor, speak softly, limit noise, and create a pleasant environment. Follow medical directions, minimize temptations, and serve small, appealing meals and tidy, attractive tableware.
Advertises Dr Pierce family medicines from Buffalo including Golden Medical Discovery and Purgative Pellets plus the Common Sense Medical Adviser. Claims blood purification and digestion aid with a money‑back female health cure and lists numerous testimonial names from various states and countries.
A reflection on the enduring value of old friendships over worldly riches. The speaker lauds loyalty, shared memories, and the comfort of trusted companions through time, disease, and sorrow, urging that lasting friendship surpasses beauty fame power and wealth. The poem concludes with a wish for the gift of a pure warm heart and steadfast friendship.
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