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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
4
The article explains using large drags on clay and gumbo soils to form a hardened mud paste that seals road surfaces after rains. Repeated dragings build a thick, waterproof shell, improving hardness and preventing erosion. the method requires shaping earth toward the center and dragging after each rain.
A child writes to Santa from 193 West Pike Street asking for toys and treats for Christmas. He lists high top shoes skates an overcoat books caps and candy and nuts plus fruit for his family. He signs as Willis Jackson and mentions his dear mamma and papa.
Readers send requests for dolls, toy trains, clothes, candy, and books. Children Grace Arnett Edna Hooper Holloway Wilson Billy Boy James McGovern and others ask Santa for various gifts including dolls, shoes, skates, a fire wagon, a piano, a race horse book and a wagon.
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