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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
2
Childhood dialogue and playful verse recount Santa’s hygiene as he emerges from the chimney. The piece centers on Tiny Joe Dottie and Tommy as they wonder how Santa’s whiskers stay free of soot, insisting it is magic and clean from Santa Claus.
A brief note credits the 1911 Sandy Claus Aladdin feature to the American Press Association.
A humorous verse recalls a boy named Aladdin with a magical lamp. He meets a tiny spirit and can grant any wish, sparking fantasies of outwitting rivals, stealing a goat, and camping out west, with playful bravado and wild imaginings.
Polly, staying with Aunt Ellen, plans a Christmas tree for the Edwards family and pratt children. The village children decorate a dwarf fir with candles apples popcorn balls and tinsel. Uncle Tom arrives with his violin and the carolly sings God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
A frost bound scene unfolds as the Littl window opens to reveal four children and parents. Polly, tired from sledding, joyfully greets her family after being dug out and declares Christmas happiest now that everyone is together. The family shares a warm reunion and festive cheer.
A playful verse outlines a Christmas plum pudding recipe with ingredients from around the world. A child asks why Santa is not believed, and a parent explains the notion of an infidel in a humorous exchange.
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