Christmas on the Polly and the Santa myth
A 1909 American Press Association verse narrative follows the ship Polly at sea with the captain, his daughter, and sailors sharing Christmas joy as a stocking filled with curios lights the crew. The piece also argues for belief in Santa Claus, defending imagination and the old myth against literal doubt.
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American Press Association
Polly
Basen
Onayb
de Capa
Santa Claus
Claus
Something New for Christmas and the Christ Child
A reflective piece contrasts modern Christmas gifting with the Christ Child gift of peace and good will. It laments consumer pressure, notes wealth disparities, and urges simple, heartfelt giving. A vignette about traders Goodale and Van Ingen hints at market turmoil and a looming deal under stress.
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American Press Association
Rachel
North Pole
Earth
The Christmas Bears and a Daughter's Dilemma
Isabel confronts her father Tom Truesdell over marriage prospects for her, arguing with him about Jack Goodale and Gerald Van Ingen. The scene shows class tension, financial worries, and a daughter's bet on feeling understood before Christmas, as Van Ingen is invited to lunch while the clash continues.
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Van
Tom Truesdell
Truesdell
van Ingen
Mr. Truesdell
Goodale
Sabel
Ixabel
Jack
Bees
Yous
Jack Goodale
Isabel
Inabel
Gerald van In
Ben
Bobby's Christmas Plant
A compact verse style piece from 1909 satirizes wealth and social change. A narrator, a rich youth, longs for simpler times and recalls family life and misgivings about indulgence as Christmas nears. The poem uses playful dialect to contrast old, contented days with modern city wealth and status.
Santa Claus on the Street in American Cities
In late December Santa Clauses appear on business streets organized by Volunteers of America led by Ballington Booth. A performer in Kris costume stands by a sidewalk chimney, urging passersby to donate for the poor and to support Christmas meals and clothing for city unfortunates.
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Santa Claus
Volunteers of America
Ballington Booth
Salvation Army
Val‘Anterre
Pastoraby
Christman Family Adyloe and Mirthful Christmas Notes
A playful holiday verse from Christmans portrays family voices to Papa Mama Belle Miss Belle Little Willy and Baby. It jokes about mistletoe candy parlor, a disappearing gun, and lighthearted family Christmas humor with affectionate touches.
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Christman
Christmans
Belle
Little Willy
Sor
Mamma
Gooi
Chud
Tet
Clovar
Old Folk Remembered as World War Christmas Remittance
A fragmented excerpt notes hundreds of thousands of dollars shipped home to Europe for Christmas through U S banks by foreigners in America. It cites high wages driving bank activity and drafts sent mainly to Ragland and Ireland, with mention of ragged looks and scarce funds among recipients.
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Europe
America
Ireland
Bervanty
Hitler
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Frank H. Sweet
Child
Bing Holly
Christ
Elbert Sherman
Ufe
Gooddle
Jank
Diedyn
Indy
Bobby
Willis Hawkins
Mary Jane
Marie Zhon
Chris
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