Letters To Santa From War Bond Dreams And Wish Lists
A fragmented compilation of children letters to Santa from a wartime community. Requests span toys like dolls and trains to practical items such as war bonds, clothing, and practical gifts while noting parental military service and school connections. Names include Jerry Sue Owens Martha Jane Alexander Dan Collier Peggy Joyce Little Mary Faye Duss Clyde Ray Hembree and Carrie Hornsby.
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Santa Claus
Mary Faye Duss
Christmas Tree Trade Grows Into Million Dollar Industry
The Christmas tree trade shifted from household cutting to a large economy spanning New England New York Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and western markets. Balsam fir dominates about 60 percent of demand with spruce and Douglas fir forming smaller shares across major cities from New York to Chicago and Dallas. West coast shipments reach Tucson and Austin as standardization and quality tags help identify height class and distributor while sustaining forestry practices.
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New England
New York State
New York City
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Middle West
Oregon
California
Pacific Coast
Tucson
Ariz
Austin
Texas
Fusmers
Santa's Death Fears Fade for Philadelphia Youth
A Philadelphia youth, frightened by the amiable old gentleman Santa Claus during his first introduction, soon learns Santa will dispel all fears as the holiday season approaches.
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Santa
Philadelphia
Dear Santa Letters From Young Readers
A garbled collection of making requests from children to Santa Claus. Childrens names ages and toy wishes appear in a jumble with misspellings and partial sentences. The piece reads like a holiday mailbag segment.
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Jerry Sue Owens
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Martha Jane Alexander
Eattle
Stephenson School
Sue Stephens
Dan Collier
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James Floyd
Peggy Joyce Little
Trene Richardson
Sante Plase
Randy
Clyde Ray Hembree
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Dorris June Kirkpatrick
Jimmie Lee Lumpkins
Mary McCollar
Sante
Carrie Hornsby
New York
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T. Jebbers
Tear Sant
Loretta Nich
Leeman Sewell
Jerre Nichols
Maron Benes
Ania
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Conoco
Norwood
Ried Ae Peers
Merry Cheim
Charles
Sones
Holiday Go
Frank Spencer
Ile Irother
Harve
Ray Jennings
Trother
Iove
Jayce Ann
Nelda Nichols
Tarre Jonald McRae
Dray Gants
Dominiuna
Sama
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Ang Friend
Martin Parke
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Fee Liles Ge AG
Hussey
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