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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1905
Page
3
Hanksgiving passes and Santa Claus appears in store displays as Christmas draws near. The article notes Santa will begin his journey from the store and urges readers to write him a letter with their Xmas requests addressed to Santa Claus.
A stranger outlines a planned ten day December route to visit homes along the No. 9 west side square. He promises warmth from a special heating stove and a single daily coal fill, claiming to climb rooftops and measure chimneys to enter houses with children.
A playful, old fashioned description of Santa and his interest in children’s toys. The piece mentions oranges and apples not being frozen and lists items like tin horns tricycles sleds toy wagons dog whistles skates rocking chairs high chairs child’s folding beds and half beds.
A local sale invites parents to shop early for Xmas gifts including toys, hardware and furniture. Dealers offer items from beds to book cases and rocking chairs with a ten day driving plan discussed, promising marked pricing and home delivery on request. Santa issues a seasonal nudge to browse the bargain counter as shelving and fixtures are updated.
The speaker notes Samantha is gone and John has left, the Bird transformed into a mess, and the Old Cat and Old Lead have departed. With no one left to greet them, they ask passersby to smile at No 9, promising they will enjoy it.
President Roosevelt urges strong federal control over interstate rail rates and private car lines, proposing a national regulatory body to fix maximum reasonable rates, end rebates, require railroad accounting scrutiny, and enforce penalties for violations while preserving necessary government intervention to maintain prosperity and fair competition.
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