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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
6
A quirky clipping notes a holiday sale at a New York prison, highlighting a tree valued at twenty thousand dollars and a whimsical line about “Hols from a S20.” The item reads as a fragment of festive publicity with strong local color and a notable price figure.
A lengthy, graphic report details Christmas day at Sing Sing Prison with heavy meals for inmates and a special two hour social period from 2 to 4 pm. The piece contrasts Santa Claus charity with the harsh realities of incarceration, describing guards, yard rosters, and the day’s routines, including meals, work, and supervision. It references notable names and phrases of the era, portraying a stark holiday tableau amid prison life.
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