Why I Know There Is a Santa Claus Contest Ends Tomorrow
Waterloo Evening Courier invites letters from children under 12 for a Santa Claus essay contest. Entries must be received by Tuesday Nov 5. prizes range from 35 to 1 dollars for top ten letters. Open to any child, with Santa Editor mailbox receiving many submissions.
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Santa Claus
Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo
Santa
Tom
Santo
Mall
Biary
Jean Adams
Walnut ‘At
Shore
Santa Claus belief letters from readers
Readers from Waterloo Iowa Osage and nearby share letters to the editor asserting belief in Santa Claus. They describe sightings gifts stockings reindeer and chimney visits as proof and urge others to donate to Salvation Army to help children.
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Ulm
South Bend
la Forza City
Gure
Ind
Santa
Salvation Army
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Advert
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe laxative and tonic. It claims the product cleanses the system, improves complexion and energy, and offers a substitute for calomel with vegetable ingredients. Prices listed are 15 6, 30c and 60c.
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Dr. Edwards Oliver
Santa and His Helpers Tour North Pole and Americas
A fragment describes Santa and his helpers melting tops through the summer, making candy and raising nuts. It notes visits to children in Alaska and Canada due to proximity, then travels to the United States and southern regions by airplane. The text mentions a “Banta Claus” and names Ralph Aghuchart.
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Santa
North Pole
Alaska
Canada
United States
Banta Claus
Ralph Aghuchart
Aga 10
Cystex 48 Hour Test Advertisement Cited
An old ad promotes Cystex highlighting relief from backache bladder irritation and sleep disturbance. It claims quick improvement with a money back guarantee and urges purchase at Roberti Drug Co. 641 Bycemoare St. The copy uses misspellings and promotional rhetoric typical of period drug ads.
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Roberi
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Wayne Welch
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Sante Claus
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Entz Cafe
First National Bank Bldg
Mac
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