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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-23
THOROUGHLY WARMED.
An Old Time SchooIboy's Experience
on a Bitterly Cold Day.

An Old Time schooIboy's Experience
on Bitterly Cold Day.
An old time gentleman Of Newbury'
port, describing his school days in the
opening years of the nineteenth cen
tury, has this to say of wintry day:
1--WE found our inkstands all frozen
up. These required to be thawed out
To do this there was board held up
by bricks over the stove on which the
pewter inkstands were placed. but be-
fore the copy was written down the
ink would be again frozen. Then the
boy took his ink to the stove again
and while it was thawing laid in a
store of caloric for himself. standing
by the stove, watching closely that the
pewter should not melt
"The clothes Of the boys were made
of corduroy. jacket and trousers in one
and nothing under but shirt. These
absorbed the heat like sheet iron. so
that when a boy returned to his seat he
was often compelled to carry his ink
stand in his mouth. employing both
hands to hold his TROUSERS off from his
knees. and with every precaution the
skin was often mottled and scorched."
Another old time schooIbOy in his
later years recalled an even severer ex-
perience.
Il can remember" he recorded. "how,
crowding close to the stove to toast the
shivers from my poor little body, I
scorched hole in my trousers in
front and exclaimed aloud at the dis
aster. whereupon the master thrash
ed a hole into them behind. and when
l went home to my mother she told
me grimly it was well that things
should match and that as my shirt was
such an old one she was willing to
risk fraylng it on the back, and she
reached for strap and did!
II was thoroughly warmed. and it
was the coolest day Of the year, but
regretted my shivers after all."-
Youths Companion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-23
DRASTIC Pure FOOD
Law FOR MONTANA

MILES CITY, Mont, Oct. 23.-Much
interest is manifest now among mer-
chants, restaurant men and othe"
purveyors of foodstuffs in Miles City
over the provisions to the law en-
acted at the last legislature, which
provides for the licensing of all eat
tng houses and other places of bust.
ness where articles of food are sold
or handled.
The law, which goes into effect on
the first day of next January, is one
of the most drastic ever placed on
the state books and the state health
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-23
PARK system
FOR Miles CITY

MILES CITY, Mont, Oct "a
special committee of the city coun.
Gil, consisting of Aldermen Dunnigan,
Weaver, Daniels and Mott, was ap'
pointed by Mayor Henry c. Smith to
look over the many park sites re-
ported by the park committee Of the
chamber of commerce, and report on
them at special meeting Of the city
council called for Friday evening,
October q. The main idea developed
at the meeting, which received hearty
support from every one present, was
to secure pieces of ground in all parts
of the city suitable for Fairgrounds.
and to secure some larger plats Of
ground for the main city parks.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-23
ChAU1AUQUANS HOLD
annual Meeting

VALLEY CITY. N. D., Oct. 90
The annual meeting of the Valley
City Chautauqua Association Was held
at the commercial club rooms. The
finance committee reported that prac-
tically all of last years pledges had
been paid and that the treasury was
in shape for next years work. The
program committee reported that
they had contracted talent for a part
of next years program and that they
were at work on attractions that
would make the program next year
even superior to last years. The meet
ing was enthusiastic and it was de.
cided to plan much bigger and bet
ter assembly than that of last year.
Secretary Osborne reported that the
prospects for campers was good and
that the grounds this year would prob
ably be taxed to capacity to accom-
modate the people who would be on
the grounds.
The directors named a committee
of one, Otto Zetterberg, to arrange
for transportation to and from the
grounds. The association will run
their own busses to and from the
grounds and hope to be able to make
a five cents fare, or at least round
trip for fifteen cents. This will solve
a bad feature of last years assembly,
1t was decided to make tenting sites
free, or at least to make but nom-
inal charge. The following officers
and directors were elected for the
ensuing year:
President-F. E. Packard.
secretary. Fred E. Osborne.
First Vice President-Otto letter.
berg.
Second Vice President-George NJ.
Young.
Treasurer-Dr. w. A. Pray.
Directors-D. w. Clark. Rev. Alex
ander Carr, F. w. Heidel, .Darbey
O'Malley, George A. Mcfarland. E. S.
Delaney, A. T. Carfeson, G. w. Han
ma, G. F. Mudgett, L. G. Strauss, all
of Valley City; Governor John Burke.
Bismarck; Senator Wesley c.. Nc
Dowell, Marion; Superintendent c. A.
Mcnamara, of the Fargo District of
the NJ. E. Church; Editor W. F. Cush-
ing, of the Fargo-C ourier-N News: Edi-
tor. Alexander Wright of the Cakes
Times; p. A. Pickett, Leal; ].
Taylor, Oriska; H. NJ. Strand. VIM
bledon; H C. Hacke, Dickinson; Fa.
Their August J. Mcdonald, Darlington;
Harley Groer, Lisbon; M. E. Cassell,
Hope; S. G.. Moore, Buffalo; B. H.
Kroeze, DID,, prekident of jamestown
College, and Laura J. Sanderson, La
MOure.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-23
STRUCK IN face
BY CRANK HANDLE

M'CLUSKY, N. D., Oct. 23.-Word
was received here that Sam Branning
who has been engaged in sinking
wells near Sysketon, had met with
a very serious accident.
1t appears that he was working the
crank handle Of tho machine endeav-
oring to raise stone from the we'll
when the handle slipped, striking him
in the face and rendering him uncon-
scious for 48 hours.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-23
THE TRUTH ABOUT BLUINc.
Talk No. 9.

This common article fools many.
Think of it, large bottle, little pinch
of blue, filled up with water. There
you are. Does it look good to you?
Buy RED CROSS BALL BLUE, a
pure blue, makes beautiful, clean
white clothes. You will like it. Large
package 5 cents. ASK YOUR
GROCER.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-23


jamestown was a very successful one
-
jamestown residents held a meet
ing to determine how the armory
could be used so that it would pay
interest on the money invested.
Sugar cane and sorghum have been
grown in some places in North Da
kOta. If climate were necessary the
new postoffice in Williams county
should be a favorable location. But
the best results were said to have
been attained at Devils Lake.
-
J. l.. Jackman, formerly editor OF
the Deering' Enterprise, has purchased
the Burnstad Comet.
County corn contests are now being
held.
The fellow that is always talking
about ingratitude is generally one OF
those fellows who cannot lend help
The Minnewaukan postoffice was
burglarized by yeggs.
-
Maddox will have a farmers insti-
tute during the winter.
~
Former State Treasurer Bickford
was sentenced to serve an indeter-
inmate term of from one to three years
in the state penitentiary. His attor-
neys filed notice of appeal to the
supreme court.
The price of land depends upon
what revenue may be derived from it,
-
Corn should be grown in rotation
with other crops to control insect
pests and soil diseases peculiar to the
crop.
The Canadian boundary line will be
marked by iron posts and earthen
mounds.
A Neche groom was attired in the
suit worn by his father at the lat
ter's wedding.
Aaron Edgeley of Glendale was
badly injured in a runaway.
Mrs. Charlotte Carpenter of Dickey
was awarded $4,000 dagames in her
suit against the village for injuries
sustained when she fell through a de-
fective sidWalk.
A special train carrying buyers of
lots in Texas southwark to look over
their purchases failed to materialize
at Rhame and Bowman and the pur.
chasers feel that they have been
stung.
Government coal prospectors in the
bad lands captured young eagle
which they took east with them.
-
A Devils Lake coored man was
bound over to the November term of
the district court on a charge of using
a dangerous weapon with intent to
kill.
The Arachne club of Minnewaukan
is presenting a number of amateur
plays in credtable manner
The 500 line is furnishing and haul
ing free Of charge the gravel which
is being used in graveling the streets
of Columbus.
Portal is to have a new pumping
station.
Horse thieves operating in the vi !
cinity Of Portal created considerable !
excitement.
F. l.. Sherman of Minot, secretary
of the State Federation of CONNER
cial clubs, was extensively quoted in
an article which recently appeared in
the New York Telegram.
-
Lieutenant Governor Burdick has
moved back to his former home at
Munich from Williston
The matter of the establishment OF
A state college for the Methodists at
Bismarck will not be decided upon
Until the general conference meets at
in May
Underwood school patrons are pro-
5ressive
s.
The Modern Woodmen lodge will
)uild a $4,000 hall at McClusky.
A we'll driller at Sykeston was
BADLY injured when the crank handle
If the machine struck him in the face,
him unconscious for 48
lours.
"A Bigger Wilton is the slogan
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-23

Maddox will have postal saw
ings bank.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-12-22

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. IA, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
/ am a little girl eight yeas Old
/ so to knowles school and al in the
IA grade. have been very good
little girl. | want you to bring me a
Negro doll, a pair of bootees brown
linen dress, doll bed and buggy.
Bring Aunt Ida a pair Of house slip
pers and please don't forget mama,
papa and Brother Byrd, who is away
in Kentucky. Bring me plenty Of
fruit candy and nuts. From
Your little girl,
GLENNORA CANNON,
1406 Phillips street
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Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 10, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
| am still living and please don't
forget me. want a blue beaver hat,
blue dress, kid gloves, handkerchiefs,
stockings, three yards of hair rib
bon and plenty to eat Don't for
get mother and grandmother, they
want something too Yes, and don't
forgot my Negro doll Remember
Miss Ruth Crockett and Mr.. Harris,
my teacher, for he is good to us.
MINNIE M. ACKLEN.
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LENA LOUIS STRATTON.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 81, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
| am little girl seven years old.
Please bring me a doll bed and a
doll, and a satchel, a raincoat, and
some candy, and nuts. Please re-
member my little sister Serene, and
bring her doll and doll buggy,
and something good to eat
From your little friend,
JOHNNIE and SERENE LOWERY.
Oil Twelfth avenue, North.
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Dear Old Santa Claus
l am a little girl three years old.
have been good all the year, and
want you to bring me some candies
cakes, oranges, raisins and plenty OF
other good things Good by.
p. S.-Please don't forget to bring
me some toys.
PEARL KELLY BOYD,
1903 Thompson street.
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$50 Vernon st.
NV Dearest Santa:

My Dearest Santa:
/ am little boy and want you
tc know I am not dead but am still
alive and 90 to school every day. /
am in the Alb grade. My teacher
says I am good little boy, so you
should remember me. want you to
bring me hat, pair of kid gloves,
all kinds Of fruits and fireworks;
don't forget my teacher, Prof. Jas.
X. Childress, and his children and
my ex-teacher, Miss Inthia Henderson,
of Murfreesboro, and my schoolmates
and nieces, w. B. and R. G. Nelson
They live at 1901 Second avenue.
Don't forget my mother, father, broth
ers, sister and grandma.
Your one little boy,
M. L. TRIMBLE,
I4avergne, Tenn.
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Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 10, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
! am a little girl three years old. Z
have baen good little girl l want
you to bring me doll buggy, iron,
ironing board, little piano and stove.
Don't forget little brother.
Your little friend,
CORYNEE PRINCE,
1907 Jackson street.
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1882 Herman street, Nashville.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. IL, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me big sleepy doll,
pair of bootee shoes, long fur coat,
horn, collar for my dog, Snowfall,
and lot of fruits and nuts. Re
member mother, dada, sister and
brother. am in the 9-A grade and
so to knowles school. My number
is 1O11 Eleventh avenue, North.
MARIE MAYBERRY, one Of the
twin girls.
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Nashville, Tenn, Dec. IS, 1911

4NdsHF 10 IeHII'' DeC' To- IJII'
Dear Santa Claus;
! am little girl two and a half
years old wish you would please
bring me doll, little rocking chair,
so can rock my doll to sleep, tub,
dashboard, biscuit board, rolling
pin, doll bed, set of dishes, a little
piano and all kinds of good things to
eat. / will be a good little girl.
From
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Shelbyville, Tenn, Dec IS, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
| am in school at Turner College
and they say that I am good. So 1
want you to bring me some Christmas
things, if you please, Fireworks, ap-
pies, candy, oranges, ball and bat,
a nit, a wagon. o Mr.. Santa, | al
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Nashville, Tenn, Dec. II, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
am little boy eight years old.
haven't been so good this year, bur
mama said you would come to sec.
bad boys sometimes, so please come
to see me. Bring me cap pistol,
hook of fairy tales and fireworks.
And, dear old Santa, please don't for
get my mother sisters and brothers.
Good bye, old Santa,
Your little friend,
WALTER Nj. COUCH.
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Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
7 am only II months old. Please
bring me a rubber doll and anything
nice YOU like, also plenty of good
things to eat. Please remember Gran
pa McKissack, mamma and papa, also
nv little friend, Erlestine Waddy
Alexander, at 431 Fourth street, MIL
waukee Wis.
Lovingly,
DRUE HELEN IRENE MCKIS-
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Cunningham, Tenn.

Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl IL years old.
go to school every day. do not want
any playthings, but want some APP
ples, oranges, candies, nuts, raisins
and fireworks, also a pair of stock
'ngs gloves, a long jacket and a cap.
Please don't forget mama, papa ano
Aunt Annie Bell. Good bye. From
MABEL BEAM.
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Nashville, Tenn.

Dear Santa Claus:
am a little girl eight years old. l
want doll, some blue ribbon, shoot
ing stick, candy, nuts, fruits and any
thing else you think would be nice
for a little girl like me. Don't forget
mama, papa and uncle. Good bye
From
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Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl only 5 years old.
/ wish you would please bring me a
doll, little stove, some torpedoes,
some candy, nuts, oranges, apples,
figs, dates and other goodies that you
think would like. Bring mamma
and papa something nice too. / am as
ever
Your little girl,
THOMAS ELLA OWENS,
821 Vernon ave.
Dear Santa Claus:
/ am a little boy II years old. l
go to school and am in the "A grade
in Miss Crockett's class at Carter
School, I wish you would please
bring me a B. B. shot gun, some can
dy, nuts, oranges, raisins, fireworks
and other goodies. Remember my
father and sisters and brother at GIL
Wood street Bring them something
nice l am
Your own boy,
ALEX ANDERSON,
800 Vernon st.
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Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me doll, buggy, crib
for my doll, some shoes, a hat and
anything else you can find for me. l
have been a sweet little girl. Please
don't forget my candy, nuts and
oranges. Remember mother, father,
S ster and brother
LITTLE MATTE A. BATTLE.
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most forgot my dear mother, Please
bring a rat to go in her hair. She
wants one so much. Bye bye, dear old
Santa, don't forget me.
Yours truly,
ARTHUR BEASLEY CRUMP.
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Dear Santa claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
l am very good little girl only 6
ears old and l want you to please
bring me a pair of shoes. cloak, hat,
Negro doll and writing desk. Please
do remember my brother, mother and
father, also my little sister and cous-
in. I am studying real hard to pass
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913 Eleventh avenue, North,

91S Eleventh avenue, North,
Nashville, Tenn.
Dear Santa Claus:
I am a little boy four years o'd
I have been very good all the year
Father and mother say If am good
YOU will bring me nice things. Please
bring me a train on track, foot ball
an automobile, a horn, a blackboard
a rabbit, a violin, some story BOOKS
hand-car, drum, rain coat anc
lots Of good things to eat.
Your little loving boy,
LA VENTRISS FERGUSON.
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ARNETT T. CROSBY

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 10, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
Don't forget me because | am little.
want goodies too. Bring me candy
to eat; I have six teeth and I think
| have been good enough to get 1t.
Remember my two big sisters, Robe
ma and Minnie. I am
Your little girl,
MILDRED GREEN,
SO Green street.
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ING Jefferson street.

Dear Santa Claus:
will write to tell you what l want
you to bring me. want you to bring
me B B shotgun, box Of shots, a
freight train, an Irish mail. Be sure
to bring me some nuts and fruits and
some fire crackers. Don't forget
papa and mama
Your little friend,
]. B. SINGLETON, JR,
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ALBERTA HALL.
Nashville, Tenn.

NashVlIIe, Tenn.
Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl ten years old. /
want you to bring me a doll, some
blue ribbon, shooting stick, candy,
nuts and fruits. Don't forget mama,
Papa, uncle and my teacher. From
MAY HALL.
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Columbia avenue, Centerville, Tenn.
Dear Santa Claus:
Well please accept this letter. 1
think l am a good little boy to be
only twenty months old love dady
and mama. Will you please bring me
some candy, apples and a teddy ebarr
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Your little friend,
ANNIE BEATRICE CARUTHERS.
1119 Jefferson street.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 1S, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
am a little girl three years old.
want you to bring me a doll, rock
ing chair, little doll bed, set of
dishes, rolling pin, biscuit board, a
tub, washstand and some A B c
blocks. Don't forget little brother.
Bring him cap. | will go to bed
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Nashvllle. Tenn.. Dc. 21. 1911.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec q, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
| am a little boy three years old.
Please bring me a horn, tricycle., lit
tie rocking chair, train, automobile,
horse and a lots of nice things to
eat. Now Santa please don't forget
grandmother and father, papa and
mamma, and bring them something
nice, too.
Your little friend,
HARRISON RHODES.
lila Jackson St.
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Dec. 10, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl only IL months
cid but know how to play and l
'vant you to bring me a little Negro
doll, teddy bear, doll piano, plenty
CT good things to eat, and please
don't forget my two grandmothers ana
my little friend, Neddie May Craw-
ley. Your little girl,
LENA LOIJIS STRATTON
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my grade. am now in the la. Don't
forget my candy, nuts and oranges.
MARY K BATTLE.
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lila Jackson st

Nashville, Tenn, Dec 70, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a big sleepy doll,
pair of bootees, fur coat, little col
lar for my dog, Snowfall, lots of fruit
Continued on Page o.
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Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
am a little girl only four years
old. Will you please bring me set
o, dishes, doll hat, tub, washboard,
and please remember my auntie.
have no brother and sister, but do
remember my cousins. I have only
Is and they are all good to me.
ANNIE MATILDA BARNES.
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Your little BOY,
RAYMOND ELLINGTON STEWART
SCRUGGS

Dear Santa Claus:
am now writing you for the third
time First, I want you to know that
have moved from South Nashville
to my papas new home, 1882 Heiman
street. / want you to bring me
wagon, drum, rocking horse and lots
of good things to eat Papa says YOU
would come to see me if would be
good. So am trying to be just as
good as | can.
Your little one,
CHAS. WINFREY KELLY,
1882 Heiman street, Nashville.
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Lavergne, Tenn, Dec. IS, 1911.
D ar Santa Claus:
While this is just one week from
Christmas I want to hear from yoc
] would like for you to bring me
lorn, doll, doll lamp, fireworks, Ro-
man cannons, star sparkles Don't
forget the good things to eat, raisns,
oranges, apples, figs, dates, cheese.
nuts, candies and some hair ribbon.
Don't forget my cousin, P. Fl. B. Nc
Knight. Bring him some things.
Please don't forget mother. I want
a pair of gloves also. SAM, am IL
years old. Please do not forget my
playmate, Carrie. Don't forget my
grandma. l go to school every day.
Well Santa, don't forget 10 come to
see me this time Dom forget my
auntie and uncle. From
Your lit 3 girl.
JESSIE JOHNNIE 1,r'nMAN.
P. S..-Don't forget > come to
Sister Samuella. Bring her some
thing nice. Bring me an umbrella
and a pair of overshoes,
Nashville, Tenn, Dec, 10, 1911.
Dear Santa Claus:
| am little girl ten years old. j
so to school every day and am in the
4.B grade. So you see | have been
smart. l helped mother all the year.
! want a blue dress, black beaver
hat, stockings, a doll, satchel, check
er board. | will go to bed early.
p S.-Don't forget mother ana "a
Their and baby, Mildred. l am
Your little girl,
ROBENA F. GREEN,
80 Green street.
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Dear Santa Claus:
am sweet little boy 2 years old.
l live on Jefferson street. Bring me a
rocking horse, wagon, train and track,
pistol and some paint.
BISHOP BURRILL HART,
1926 Jefferson street.
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Please bring me wagon, train, ap-
pies, a pistol, some fireworks, and
don't forget mama and papa.
d. A. HART, JR.,
1926 Jefferson street.
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UuI IILLIt LIIUHUI
WALTER Nj. COUCH.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. II, 1917.
Dear Santa Claus
AS the time is fast approaching for
you to make your annual visits to
boys and girls will make my wants
known to you through this missive.
Please bring me a rain coat, pair of
rubbers, some handkerchiefs, a net
cap and anything else a little girl IL
years old would need Bring plenty
Of candy, nuts, oranges and fireworks,
also a Bible. Please don't forget my
grown sisters, Mamie and Anna, ana
their "beaus." They are Mr.. Dennis
Irwin and Mr.. Albert Allen. Don't
forget papa and mama and my teach
er, Mr.. w. l.. c. Moseley, also Mrs.
Flagg and my little sister, Evalena.
Don't forget my little chummy, Sam
uella Anderson Well, good bye un-
til next Christmas.