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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1924
Page
6
Ten year old William Lee Jackson from Town Creek writes to Santa, asking for a cap pistol a bicycle and cups. He shares his school and teacher Miss Lassiter and expresses warm regard.
The Wilson Mirror invites boys and girls to send letters to Santa Claus so he may learn what to bring. Address letters to SANTA CLAUS, WILSON MIRROR.
A brief note from W. 8S. Ward Jr requests a rifle wagon horn cap boots and fruit as a personal order. The eight or nine year old signs the plea listing items desired from a local supplier.
Notice from Virginia Estelle Bray requesting search for herself and her brothers, ages ten and six, mentioning a stove doll carriage and fruit. She asks readers to look for her and states they will look for you.
A first grade team led by William Lewis Hardy at Elin City N requests Santa for a tricycle an air rifle apples oranges and candy in a child’s holiday wish list.
A fragmentary note from a student asks Santa for a rifle, salutes and bananas. The message mentions finishing a primer and names Mrs. Dear Colly as teacher, with affection toward her. The writer signs as Qdee J Hardy.
A message from ER D Whitley of 1106 Washington St Greenville NC announces a new little brother and asks for gifts including a tinker toy a coaster wagon shoes a sweater and hoodies. The note adds gratitude to mother father and good people and mentions monthly honor roll status.
A short note from a young pupil asks for a rubber ball and fruits to be brought to Lamms School. The letter includes scrambled words and stray symbols, ending with a name that appears as Clemie Thompson.
A four year old writes to Santa Claus asking for a tricycle boots a pair of shoes a new suit of clothes apples and a bunch of fireworks in a childlike festive plea. The letter expresses hopeful wishes typical of holiday correspondence.
A set of handwritten childlike notes from young youths addressed to Santa Claus. The letters express desires for toys such as a rubber ball, horn, express wagon, a coon gigger, gloves, warm clothes, a cap, and assorted fruit. The writers mention school attendance and helping at home.
A nine year old boy named Robert Luevtaylor writes requesting an air rifle a baseball a glove a heap of fire crackers boots size eight and a half and if possible some fruit noting he has little money and asks for help from a neighbor.
A six year old first grader asks for a horn boots a monkey a wagon a cap and various fruits in a short plea to Richard Ward.
A nine year old boy signs as J. T. White Jr asks Santa for a rifle a goat a wagon and fruit noting good behavior and daily lessons in a sincere plea for Christmas gifts.
A child named NORMA ETHEL WEBB writes a festive list to Santa. She asks for a crowing wind up rooster a goat wagon a horn a stain and a track. She also requests sparklers a Mink box and recalls Miss Rouse as her teacher.
A child on Route 3 asks Santa for a tea set, candy, and nuts to be placed in a stocking. The note emphasizes a simple wish list and asks Santa to forgo a satchel delivery.
Melvin Webl, six, and his sibling write to Santa asking for a small air rifle and a tiny Ford like vehicle, plus apples oranges and candy. They mention beloved teacher Miss Betsy Webb and request gifts for both children.
A four year old requests a toy train and apples and oranges in a playful line. The child adds a strange request about toes and asks for mamma and papa.
Willard Bailey of Five Points writes a holiday note asking Satta Claus for gifts. The six year old requests a cap pistol a tricycle and a little automobile.
A lost item described as a loaf bag containing a dollar bill a key and a Planters Rankite book was reported between Wilson Theatre and Park Ave. A reward was offered for its return to Wilson Mirror office. Also an advertisement for rent of three rooms on the first floor with light housekeeping and modern conveniences for 15 dollars asks for response to Wilson Mirror.
Four year old child writes a note requesting a tricycle truck horse and candy to Santa. The message is signed Reese Vabley and asks Santa not to forget.
Dildy and Agnew advertise a six month subscription offer for The Wilson Mirror with a free genuine Eastman Kodak. The ad also lists fruits and goods including oranges, grapes, Winesap apples, Old Virginia cider, apple butter, and furniture china. Located at Ridgewood Orchards Tarboro Street near Center Brick Warehouse.
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