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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
19
A playful poem by Annie James describes Santa climbing down the chimney, checking stockings, and filling boys’ balls, skates, books, slates, and drums with toys. Girls receive dolls, picture books, and ribbons as he stuffs stockings and departs in his sleigh for another year.
A lawyer attempts to muddle a witness in court by asking if fainting always causes paleness. The witness confirms exceptions, recalling a year ago a case involving a negro who fainted without turning pale, prompting the lawyer to excuse the witness.
Lottie Andrews, a generous 12 year old, plans Christmas aid for two Poor children. A burglar breaks into her room to steal, but spots a box labeled Sammy and Lena Small. Moved by Lottie, he confesses his plight and vows to change, leading to honest work and a hopeful family recovery.
Maud Walker shares a whimsical Christmas tale where Santa plans a swift airship voyage to deliver toys. A faulty machine drifts toward the North Pole until Puggin-Fastfoot the reindeer saves the day, transferring gifts to the sleigh and proving old friends outpace new tech. Santa vows loyalty to his faithful team.
A Christmas tale recounts Santa planning a 20th century airship escape. The reindeer fear losing their roles and pace, yet Santa consoles them with tender words and a plan to comfort his loyal team. The piece preserves a gentle, old-time newspaper voice.
Willie and Net discuss buying a book for Christmas. Willie explains his mother wanted him to turn over a new leaf, while Nettle questions the gift choice. The exchange captures a lighthearted family moment about good intentions and growth.
Fragment describes a child named Sambo Mammy facing discrimination and stereotypes about his behavior and possessions. It portrays fear and distrust of difference, with references to "dahk" and "rockin' horses" as contrasts to white children’s items. The tone reflects biased humor and social attitudes of the period.
Dialogue about a Christmas gift for a boy. Dobbins teases a sled but the plan is to craft a snow man. A moral aside warns children to avoid dangerous actions and to be good. Santy will bring toys for well behaved boys.
A fragment from a humor page poses playful questions about puns and wordplay. It asks when a soldier is like beef, when a clock is like a dissatisfied man, and when a balloon is like an atom, hinting at pun based answers.
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