Belief in Santa Claus Draws Support From Clark and Addams
In a Christmas exchange, Champ Clark defends Santa Claus as a source of joy for children and adults, recalling farm holidays and playful games. Jane Addams at Hull House endorses keeping the belief alive to foster a spirit of kindness and holiday wonder among local children.
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Jane Addams
Hull House
Arter H. Harrison
Chicago
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Public figures affirm belief in Santa Claus
A labor and political leaders express enduring faith in Santa Claus. Raymond Robins and Arther Harrison discuss Christmas wonder and mystery, while Margaret Illington recalls festive Sunday school parties. Senator Larry M. Cullom also declares belief and plans Christmas generosity for his granddaughter and the children.
Priest Reflects On Santa Claus Faith And Life
A Chicago priest Father J J O callaghan recalls believing in Santa as a child and still believing as an adult. He argues life would lose poetry if truth were absolute and criticizes antiseptic meals as inadequate for the soul.
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J. J. O'Callaghan
St. Mary's Church
Chicago
Santa Claus
Santa Claus Story Among Children Brings Joy
The tale centers on Santa Claus and the joyful reaction of children, highlighting the enduring magic and wonder he brings during the holiday season.
Believe In Me Santa Claus Traditions Folklore
Fragmentary quote discusses preserving traditions and folklore without depriving them of value, highlighting a stance on cultural beliefs and the role of Santa Claus in celebrating heritage.
Fragmented Christmas Greeting Echoes from Church
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a Christmas church scene with phrases about greetings, a meeting, and joyful sounds. Dollie's presence and a squeaky toy or bell emerge in the damaged text, suggesting a holiday gathering ambiance.
Free Talk and Fragments of a December Verse
Fragmented text echoes Christina Rossetti style with lines on doors hearts and light. Mentions December and changing days as inner sun rises while outer scenes fade.
Christmas in the Army Boxes a Soldier’s Warm Memory
A Civil War veteran recalls Christmas in the field when a home gift box arrived by sea. Soldiers shared watches knives books and food from wives and mothers, turning a dry camp into a Christmas scene with stockings and stockings hung by the fire of memory.
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Atlantic Seaboard
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
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United States Service
New York
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Kissing Plant Mistletoe Harvest Gathers In Oklahoma
B J Sherman describes mistletoe gathering in Oklahoma City where swamp elms host the plant. Harvest arrives weeks before Christmas with boys climbing trees to collect it, then shipping barrels of mistletoe to northern cities for holiday decoration.
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B. J. Sherman
America
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma City
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Oklahoma
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