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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1924
Page
7
A child in Wilson North Carolina writes a letter to Santa asking for a wrist watch a china tea set a desk and chair a big talking doll apples oranges and nuts The note is signed Elizabeth Stuckel and dated with no year provided.
A five year old writes Santa asking for a long train a watch like his dad's a small car and tanker a variety of nuts apples oranges and other items for Christmas. He signs with innocence and hope for gifts and treats.
Eight year old Elizabeth Overman of Wilson North Carolina writes to Santa Claus with requests for a walking doll, a doll bed, skates, gloves, a story book and fruit. She asks Santa to bring something for her parents as well.
A nine year old fourth grader writes to Santa Clsau asking for a dull carriage a story book candy oranges and a polar set. The letter expresses hopeful childlike wishes and personal requests to Santa.
A seven year old third grader Bernice Pietri writes to Santa asking for a wrist watch for herself and a gift for her teacher Miss Elsie. She adds a note for her little sister Billy who wants a mama doll.
A亲 write to Santa detailing wishes for a 7 month old baby, Pearl, Daisy, and Joe. Pearl desires a doll and carriage, Daisy a doll and bed, Joe boots size 6 and a tricycle, the author a large crying walking doll with long curly hair. The note ends with a personal greeting.
Three large shipments of walking talking flirting dolls have been disposed of with two more arriving yesterday. Half the dolls in this shipment are spoken for and the rest will vanish in a day or two. The only dolls of their kind in Wilson, offered free with a yearly Mirror subscription or renewal, enticing buyers for Christmas.
A collection of Christmas wish letters from young children in North Carolina towns. Frank Thrum Williams of Farmville asks for skates at eight. Mildred Inez Williams of Sharpsburg requests a doll, tea set, candy, and a swing. Joseph Henry Bass of Lucama asks for hunting shots and a Christmas gift.
A child named Louise Stuckey from Wilson North Carolina writes a Dear Santa note asking for a big doll, a carriage with candy. The brief card expresses holiday wish list sentiment for a two year old girl.
A child writes to Santa asking for a gift. The note mentions being seven years old and in second grade and requests an air rifle. The tone is earnest and direct, reflecting a hopeful holiday request.
A 10 year old fourth grader writes to Santa asking for a bicycle and some fruit this Christmas. The playful note is a hopeful holiday request expressing simple gift wishes.
A ten year old fifth grader in Kenly North Carolina writes to Santa Claus requesting a bicycle a typewriter and a watch along with fruit and confections. The child signs as LESSY WATSON mentioning teacher Miss Francis Hales and asks Santa to remember siblings.
A collection of holiday letters from children with simple wish lists. Margaret Smith asks for a dining room suite and fountain pen while naming teachers Mr Wright Mrs Dulin Miss Brown and Miss Pearl Neal. Other youngsters mention trains fireworks and toys for brothers with simple greetings to Santa Claus.
Max J. Phaff, a New York attorney, returns from France fully exonerated after a two month ordeal. He was threatened with piracy charges and held on bail while authorities asserted he knew of aid given to him.
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