Santa Claus Existence Declared in Editorial Reverie
The New York Sun affirms Santa Claus exists, replying to Virginia O Hannon’s question with a defense of faith, imagination, and the unseen. It cites childhood wonder, love, and poetry as real forces, and notes Sedalia officials report holiday stock and mail preparations in a lighthearted exchange.
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Santa Claus
New York Sun
Virginia O'Hanlon
West Ninety-fifth Street
Virginia
Santa List From a 7 Year Old
A hopeful child writes to Santa detailing wishes for a sled an overcoat a monkey on a string a horn a watch a fine engine and plenty of candy nuts and oranges plus a reminder to remember all the other children.
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Sedalia
Santa Claus
Santa
Santa List From Paul Wensch Keeps Kids Warm
A Christmas request from Paul Wensch of 1305 East Sixth Street asks Santa for a sweater a horn a car a fire engine gloves candy nuts and oranges for himself and gifts for sisters Lena and Amelia dolls.
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Sedalia
Santa Claus
Santa
Lena
Amelia
Paul Wensch
East Sixth Street
Dear Santa: Child Seeks A Pair Of
DUMPVILLE MO December 18 a local writer addresses Santa Claus in a festive holiday note asking for a pair of unspecified items. The playful missive reflects a small town Christmas mood.
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Dumpville, MO
Santa
Fannon Stays as Leader of Sedalia Church After Illinois Visit
Reverend F. O. Fannon, pastor of the First Christian church, returned from Illinois where he defended the church against opponents of instrumental music. A vote within the congregation approved using organs, eight dissenters among a crowded house. He also led fifteen new members joining during his absence and declined a Denver call, stating his work here offers greater opportunity to serve.
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F. O. Fannon
First Christian Church
Ilinois
Illinois
Fannon
Broadway Christian Church of
Denver
Cole
Sedalia
A Fine Horse Injured by Railroad Spike
G K Helsley of Sixteenth and Beacon streets drove across street railway tracks in front of the post office when his horse caught a shoe on a projecting spike and was thrown. A blacksmith removed the shoe from the hoof to free the animal, likely leaving the horse permanently crippled. Helsley lamented the accident after refusing $100 for the animal not long before.
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G. KE. Helsley
Sixteenth
Beacon Streets
Girls Friendly Society Christmas Gift Drive Planned
The Girls Friendly Society of Calvary parish will give gifts to sixty city children under ten on Wednesday the 24th in the court house area. They aim to bring cheer during the season and invite mothers to accompany the children to receive presents.
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Girls’ Friendly Society
Calvary Parish
Cigar Pleases at Dow's in Local Shopper Note
A brief item notes a cigar that pleases at Dow's, highlighting a local shopping detail. The short card emphasizes a favored smoke and the store presence in town.
Catholic Benevolent Society Monthly Meeting
The Catholic Benevolent Society will hold its regular monthly meeting this afternoon at 3 oclock in Glass Hall.
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The
Catholic Benevolent Society
Glass Hall
Kad Cross Ball Blue Ad Prompting Value
Ball blue promo mentions a large 2 oz package priced at five cents and emphasizes Kad Cross Ball Blue as the preferred brand.
Released From Jail: Jim Williams Freed After Ten Days
Jim Williams, a Black man, was released from the county jail yesterday after serving ten days for disturbing the peace.
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Jim Williams
Dickman's Great Closing Out Sale
Special sale Monday at 2pm offering over three hundred dollars in fine cut glass to be sold regardless of cost at 213 Ohio street.
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Dickman
Ohio Street
Two raffles mark Sprecher's drawing night
Garnett Jolly won the merschaum pipe raffle at Sprecher's last night. The large pillow prize went to Mr. Frank Monroe.
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Garnett Jolly
Sprecher’s
Frank Monroe
Auction Invite From A L Dickman The Jeweler
Ladies are invited to attend a three day auction sale by A L Dickman the Jeweler. Sale highlights include jewelry pieces and timepieces with discounts and special offers for attendees.
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A. L. Dickman
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Sam
Glenn
Codding
Pacific Express Office
Bennet
American
Central
Jefferson City
Mama
Papa
Mamma
Gruptelle Mayerield
Gerald Hesler
Mada Rodecker
Stevenson Packing Co
MM. Stevenson
Sedalia Enterprises
Bell “Phone
Q. C
Hill's Business College
Central Business College
E. Paris
East Fifth Street
Thomas Killian
Dow’s
Ayer
James Glass
Kentucky
Sedalia, Mo
Parker
Aures
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