Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-11

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If anyone doubts the necessity OF
assisting in The Herald's Christmas
fund or desires to recall .he days OF
childhood, when for weeks thoughts OF
Christmas were conjured in every. jul
yenile mind, let him or her read these
letters to the Santa Claus editor:
Walk In, Santa; Doors Open
Dear Santa Claus: want a stove and a
kettle and skillet to match the stove don
think you can get all these things, but
would like to have them. | want dou worse
than anything. want doi buggy ana d
little trunk l want girls tricycle.. Don't
wait TO climb the roof Just walk right in.
The door is unlocked, and the nursery Is on
the right. Be sure to stop at my house as you
go by in your automobile. am years anu
am in second grade. 1 go to the Los Angeles
seminary. I. A. herhioh'
Papa Disabled by Fall
Dear Santa Claus; l am p years old. Papa
met with an accident in the city little over
year ago. He fell from a building and hurt
his head. Since then we have had so little that
mamma can't buy us any presents. because she
makes so little. My brother wrote to ask you
for a bicycle. second hand one Will do him.
| want a pair of shoes and pair of brown
ribbons. Papa wants warm woolen jacket
Please Santa do not FORGE us and we Will
thank you very much. My baby brother wants
a little wagon. RUTH T. san Gaorlei'
Leaves It to Santa
Dear Santa Claus: l am a little girl of
years My papa is dead 1 would like you 10
bring me something nice anyway have TWO
sisters and one brother, too II you bring us
anything please bring the baby years little
dolly and some ribbons. Bring me dolly ana
scme ribbons, too. Brother would like some
handkerchiefs and necktie. But dear Santa
bring us anything you think best
I
Coaster for Brother
Dear Santa Claus I read that you were go
ing to give away toys on Christmas day.
think that you very kind. l am poor girl.
MY father does not have much work I have
a little brother about years old He said
h. would like to have a coaster for Christmas.
am II years old. would like a coat and
pair of rubbers l wear No shoes. l think
that you are very kind TO the poor God will
bless you. MARGUERITE A. f. 18th st.
Mother Supports Three
Dear Santa Claus: | have heard of The Her
aid giving the boys and girls some things that
they have written to you for 1 thought l
would ask you for some toys as l do not ex-
pect to get anything this Christmas. My father
is dead and my mother mas to work for a liv-
ing, for three of US children, I will ask you for
a krife and a pair of hnickerbockers corduroy
pants l II years old l must close now
as it is getting late. LLOYD C., Long Beach.
Their Mother Poor
Dear Santa: My mother is a poor lady. She
has two poor little children. | would like to
have a big doll l like to have a good pair of
8lk shoes My sister, who is 3-year-old baby,
would like to have shoes too.
NELLIE H., North Avenue 25.
Accompanying this was letter from
reighbor who sail the family was worthy, the
mother being handicapped in supporting her
children by rheumatic attacks.
Iron Horse for Brother
Dear Santa Claus: 1 am going to tell you
what | want for Christmas. l am II years old
I want a nice big doll, bottle of perfume
some hair ribbons, some candy and nuts,
apple, orange, some bananas, and that is
all for me. For my little brother, 3 years
who cannot write, he wants d little toy gun
and an iron horse and some candy, too please
l, H., Long Beach.
In Need of Everything
Dear Santa Claus: We are very poor and
in need of everything VIII you please bring
us clothes and shoes? There are four of us.
The Oldest girl, is 10 years; next boy of g.
next a boy of 7. and last little girl of years.
Please bring for the oldest girl winter coat;
both boys need caps. The smallest girl needs
a dress The oldest girl also needs shoes.
NJ. S., Trinity street.
Need Wagon to Haul Wood
Dear Santa; l am 10 years old and my
hrcther is Z. The old wagon which we got
mother wood in is broke and we have to bring
the wood in basket Do try please, and give
me one. We want it for mammas sake and it
will make all happy. We attend Jefferson
school r. II. B., s. Flower street
Sweater for Him
Dear Santa Claus: I read in The Herald that
4 children who were not likely to get Christmas
presents should write to Santa. Please send me
a pair of shoes, size 2k and a sweater for a
boy of 12 years Hoping to receive these for
Christmas l remain, II. H., Long Beach.
Wants Red Wagon
Dear Santa Claus: 1 am little girl 10 years.
NY baby brother. years, wants wagon.
painted red. 1 want doll coat and a little
auto and a set of dishes. / belong to the
Iawndale school. VIII be very thankful If you
remember this year. Good by.
NELLIE H., Lawndale
Wants Corduroy Pants
Dear Santa: I am years old I want No.
corduroy pants some candy and nuts, and that
is all l want. Put all in separate package so
l will get them. G. H., Long Beach
Help This Sick Boy
Dear Santa Claus: I want a Buster Brown
book. I sick and cannot go to the dinner
] go to Cornwell street school. am 10 years
old. B. w, Judson street.
The Herald opened its downtown
headquarters yesterday for the recep-
tion of gifts of all kinds for the poor
children of Los Angeles, in connection
with its dinner, entertainment and gift
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