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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1943
Page
4
A batch of child letters from Patoka Illinois dated December 1 1943 requests Christmas gifts including dolls suits cases toy weapons candy fruit and war stamps. Children name specific desires such as a Red Rider Cowboy suit a scooter building bricks and a farm, with brief polite notes about being good.
A Patoka Illinois child writes to Santa asking for a doll and a doll house a set of dishes candy and nuts underscoring good behavior and hopeful wishes to brighten the season.
A Patoka reader writes to Santa asking for a work set sewing set candy and an orange while urging continued support for war bonds and backing the attack until victory is achieved. The plea emphasizes persistence in wartime efforts.
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