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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
7
A woman recounts memories of her late husband killed in the war in 1863. She recalls wedding chrysanthemums and garden posies, the blue-eyed, fair youth, and a life divided between grief and faith as she visits his grave each Sunday. Her tale unfolds at a gate and a grassed path toward heavenly meeting.
An elderly man, showing a fond loneliness, discusses his silent companion a stuffed duck. He recalls Gettysburg memories, gives a quirky view on companionship, and describes the duck as sociable and wise, noting its bluish green feathers before admitting the bird is a stuffed figure.
Ellen Wilson McAdoo visits the zoo with a doll in her carriage and contemplates the scene as a metaphor for global forces. The piece casts Germany and its militarism as caged by stronger humane powers, imagining Old Blood and Iron and the Mailed Fist confined by Uncle Sam and allies.
French soldiers walking toward the treasury in Washington are met with cordial salutes from American servicemen. A young man in a neat blue uniform draws unanimous French respect after they notice the cap marked Western Union.
A fragmentary dialogue portrays women pushing for equality as one speaker promotes a woman’s world over a man’s. The rhetoric mixes wartime injury, financial jokes, and bold calls to fight for rights while poking at gendered power, hats, and public opinion.
A British allied analysis proclaims the Flanders offensives as the war’s decisive turning point on the western front. It argues the Somme, Vimy, and Arras campaigns paved the way for the Ypres push, with England and possibly America shaping the final phase.
New York painter George Luke cites President Wilson opposing Kaiserism and recalls Whistler’s mock certificate of merit. Luke recounts an American admirer’s letter to Whistler at the Royal Academy in London and Whistler’s reaction to the envelope’s note not known at the Royal Academy.
In revival across American cities the old tradition of Christmas waits goes from house to house singing carols. The piece lists familiar songs and greetings such as God rest ye merry, gentlemen and Hark the herald angels sing, and notes the wassail toast and the holly customs associated with the season.
A mother buys two harmonicons for two hungry boys after overheard harsh store staff remark. She explains she is mother to two boys and one kind act warms the clerk who apologizes and learns a lesson about compassion.
In a street exchange, a girl shows off Christmas furs by wearing them immediately. The conversation notes that silk stockings have a similar social effect, observing street reactions to such attire.
Potted plants like cyclamen ferns primulas and various palms make fine gifts. Bulbs such as tulips daffodils and hyacinths are also commonly used in Christmas gift setups.
A festive poem by Elizabeth Newport Hepburn enlivens a New York Times page with imagery of holiday shopping. It catalogs gifts for children and adults alike while noting the arctic weather and glittering sleet that blanket the town. The piece celebrates generosity amid winter’s splendor and cynics’ derision.
A Shakespearean quote asserts Christmas Day will transform all griefs and quarrels into love, envisioning a season of reconciliation and goodwill. The excerpt emphasizes festive spirit and universal forgiveness during the holiday.
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