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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
7
A compilation of handwritten Santa notes from children in Iowa and nearby towns dated 1920 to 1959. The letters request toys such as trains, bicycles, dolls, tractors, and clothing, with warm wishes to Santa and family greetings.
A pair of 1923 and 1929 letters from Hamburg Iowa children to Santa Claus describe wish lists. Leon Zach asks for a toy truck and tree among items, Ray mond Spelgel lists nuts and sleds, while James Richard Harrill requests a train, cycle, watch, handkerchief, and candy.
In December 1929 two children write to friends describing wish lists. Richard Spiegel from Hainburg asks for a ring colors story books a pencil box stockings overalls and a shirt. Farrynne Bamikon from Watson expresses eagerness for a tablet set story books a dump truck candy and supplies for other kids.
A fragmented note from Hamburg Town dated 1928 shows a child writing Dear Santa asking for two new sweaters and a bobsled, with misspelled words and unclear lines. The message mentions Paul and rough transcription phrases.
A 1930s collection of children’s requests for Christmas gifts from towns including Hamburg Iowa and Riverton Nebraska. Writers include Donald Morgan Dean Brows Clayton Hamilton and Robert Mespadden, detailing items such as pocket knives sleds tractors airplanes and toys.
A dated 5 December 1828 letter from Greenwood, Hamburg, asks for items including a bee gun, an electric train, three pairs of corduroy pants with seats, and a silk dress. It mentions bringing Miss Wagner and Kimbie to a Buick, visiting an orphans home to donate toys, and inquiring after reindeer.
A 1928 Hamburg note from Dan Lewe expresses hopes for Christmas gifts such as a sled airplane wagon and a doll for his sister. He recalls Thanksgiving with cousins visiting and mentions wanting an electric fruit dredgeboat and a sand dumper.
A collage of handwritten Santa letters dated December 5 from Hamburg Iowa children Gerald Bailey Frederick Stalin Thelma Walker Harold Taylor request toys and gifts for family members. The notes express holiday cheer and a wish list including dolls bikes trains and clothing.
Through train windows the Nehled trees glow in homes and wreaths brighten windows. Snow falls on green trees as lights and cheer adorn towns. People take pride in decorations while travelers glimpse festive scenes and shared holiday joy.
Mary Graham Bonner notes how traveling trains and pine woods give way to Christmas lights in towns. When rain falls the holiday glow lifts dull days as streets glow with illuminated evergreens, thanking towns for their service to travelers and Christmas cheer.
Bennie, slipping through dark with stolen jewelry, hides as a girl’s wake unfolds. An older, sincere voice in prayers unsettles him, suggesting a watching presence. As midnight nears, two women cry out George’s name and Bennie slips away, leaving Clare’s jewelry behind.
A fragmentary Christmas scene shows Dorothy lonely by the grate and anxious about a medical throat operation and a hoped for a sweetheart, with disjointed dialogue hinting at social pressures and hidden plans.
Joy and Christmas safety theme as Dorothy receives a letter from Mary written by Jack and delivered to her. A tender kiss and mutual care are described with festive notes. The piece mentions a Christmas roll call and a plant blooming after forty five years, all in a warm community vignette.
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