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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-08
JAPAN CELEBRATES FIRST VICTORY
GERMANY

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UNITED Press Leased Wire service,l
BERLIN (via The Hasue) Nov. 7.-
The war Office tonight Issued brief
statement reviewing the general sit
uation In France and Germany and
claiming that show but sure gains are
being made. The statement said:
"The severe fighting to the north
west continues with the Germans
making ssins northwsst and south
west Of Ypres. There 10 fighting Of
the most stubborn character In prog
rsss all along the Ine from Ypres far
to the south Of Arras. The allies con-
tInue to bring heavy relnforcemsnts
Of fresh troops Into action In an ef-
fort to check the German advance.
1--WE have taken many prisoners.
Including one battalion Of irish troops
which were surrounded and forced TO
surrender. In general the situation
can be described as satisfactory.
"Ws can make only slow progress
because Of the weight OF the enemy's
artillery and the necessity q en-
trenehins after every slight gain Of
torrttoTy.
1--WE are also moving slowly south
from 81. Mixiel, whore the fighting
progresses In the heavily wooded dis
trict, every forward movement being
supported by heavy artillery fire.
"The French Invasion Of Alsaee
has been completely checked. The
French forces, which tried to move
northeast from Thanh, have been
driven back with heavy iosses.
RUSSIANS DEFEATED.
BERLIN (via The Hague) Nov. Z.
That the Russians have met with
disaster In their attempt to force the
German dsfsnse line on the west side
% the Warths river, was announced
! here tonight. The war offics, break
Inc the sIiss,ee that has huns ever
the epsra4ions In the eastern tssatre
Of war, issued the following state-
msnt: ia the srsna 81 war three divi-
sions OF Russian cavalry which
crossed the Warthe river shove koio
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-08
DEATH FoR TURKEY.

PARIS, Nov. Prince sabah Eddi,
nephew Of the sultan Of Turkey, who
is now here, today sent the following
message to his uncle: "In drawing
your sword for Germany, your govern
mont condemned Turkey to DEATH
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-08
pERslANs ASKED 70 JOIN.

VIENNA, Nov. z. (via Rome.) RE
ports received here from Teheran,
Persia, say that the Russian officials
have taken prisoner the Austro-Hun-
sarian consul general and the Turkish
consul and taken both TO TIfiis The
Persian government has protested
against this action 40 violation Of In
ternational law. II 10 reported that
placards have been posted through
Persia proclaiming "holy war"
aaainst the Russians and demanding
that the PersIans ~ brethern In faith,
take up arms against Russians.
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sYbscribers ct Tbs DAILY Gats City
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d. of the United PRESS Associations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
FAIR GLOBE TROTTER TO
ARRIVE IN CITY SUNDAY
Miss Dora Roderigues Will Sell Her
Pictures Here to Benders on
April 10.

Miss Dora ROderigues, a Dutch miss
of 20, who = making tour OF the
world on foot, IS due to arrive in
South Bend about $3.50 Sunday after
noon. Miss ROderigueS is making the
trip around the world more for the
experiences she Will encounter tnan
for any other object. and on her re-
turn TO her native land expects TO take
up teaching. The branch of the pro-
fession that the traveller expects 10
take UP is known as observation
teaching and is the relation of first
hand experiences by some one who
has travelled widely.
Miss ROderigueS started out on her
tour wearing the distinctive national
Dutch costume wooden shoes and all.
She found that this got her into diff
culties and lately she had adopted an
equally distinctive but less Dutch cos
tune consisting OF a red coat. red tur-
ban. and nifty corduroy skirt reach
ing 20 the tops of trim walking boots
While making the tour Miss Roder-
igues has had as a companion a neat
.3S caliber revolver. She has never
had occasion 10 use the weapon. out
she believes il is Just as we'll 10 have
il along
large part of the United States. She
has negotiated Grants pass in Wash
ingtOn, no mean feat in itself. she
has tramped through the west and
liked H. She did not find the south
as enjoyable as she had expected and
does not hesitate 10 say so.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Martin hdSZd who has been
visiting Mrs. Clemens SmOgOr. 119
:. Laurel ST.. returned 10 her home
IN Chicago this morning.
Mrs anthony Kalaniaj Ska and son,
Alexander, and Mrs. Joseph KrOl re-
turned this afternoon 10 their homes
IN Chicago. after spending several
days with Mrs. Mary Kalamajska
1922 W. Thomas 81.
Andrew Szczypiorsh has left for his
home IN Hammond after spending a
few days with South Bend friends
Joseph Mitlewsxi arrived in the city
from Europe Thursday evening 10 re-
side.
Leo Giyniewski OF Detroit. Mich. is
in the city on business.
Rev. Anthony ZubOwicz. - &. c.
pastor Of -. Hedwige parish, return
Cd home after spending a FEW days
in Chicago.
Andrew PrZeZdZienkowski Of Chi
CdgO, who spent the week with Mr..
and Mrs Martin przezdienkowslxi.
lOll W. Durham ST.. returned home
Thursday evening
Martin Luczewsh has returned to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
SOCIAL EVENTS.

Sam Lewinski, 4O4 y. Walnut ST.,
was delightfully."- surprised Thursday
evening when his relatives and friends
came 10 assist him in celebrating his
40Jh birthday anniversary. At
o'clock a delicious supper was served.
Covers were laid for = people. The
evening was charmingly spent with
games. music and singing Mr. Lew
inski was presented with number OF
pretty gifts.
Those who attended We're: Mr.. and
Mrs. CeZary IgewinSki. Mr.. and AIRS.
Ladislaus Andrysiak, Alr. and Mrs.
Frank Dabrowiak. Mrs and Mrs. John
Stasinski. Mrs. Thresa NatkiewicZ.
Miss Orelia NatkiewiCZ. Mr.. and Mrs.
Anthony Mroczkiewicz. Stauislaus
T Ls%inski and Misses Sophia. Helen
and Josephine LeWinslIL
The afternoon fancy work class OF
the Polish WOmen's Alliance OF
America viii meet Saturday afternoon
az o'clock in St Hedwige school
building.
The symphony orchestra OF Polish
FALCONS =. b. No. I, Will hold its
rehearsal Friday evening NJ 3 o'clock
in the association rooms
The choir of the Polish Falcons NJ.
Romanowsld. will hold its singing re-
hearsal Monday evening al 1880
o'clock at kosconszkO hall
The exercises Of senior and junior
exercining class of the Polish Lady
falcoRs. Z. Baliclxi No. 1, which were
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
COMFORT COMES
INSTEAD OF PAIN

Pain leaves like magiv when YOU apply
Speedway Aou just seem 20 smooth al
the trouble out and instead ~ hurting
while doing it. there Is cooling. soothing
sensation right away. ememher-Speed
way Is doing its work the minute YOU pur
IL on. even though 70 cannot torture ven.
or harm the most tender skin, or STAIN
the flesh or daintiesr fabric.
You can absolutely depend upon Speed
way going right 20 the spot and doing .
We claim for IL. II you're not satisfied.
the druggist returns your money.
NOu get delightful relief The very first
rub. You run mo- risk and our advice I'd
you is 70 get q largc bottle 81 ht away
II you want 20 travel "the road % qaiIk
relief"
Speedway was discovered and uS0l f1F
many years by au old Scotch plySNiaI
IL was brought 10 America and is now 0f-
Tered 10 all who suffer from rheumatism.
lumbago sore throat. bruised tendOns.
tired feet spTdined muscles ans muscU-
lar soreness whatsoever.
Way suffer when Speedway DIS at your
service 10 relieve you A free book with
each bottle gives full directions Tor all
uses. Get q bottle today from T. a. Ian
don and know fhe complete comfort that
this marvellous relnedv gives
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
MOOSE PLAN MEMORIAL
Services Will BE Held BY Local Lodge
Sunday.

The South Bend lodge, Loyal order
OF the Moose, will hold a memorial
service in their hall here next Sunday
afternoon, April 20. The officers urge
that the members OF the lodge attend
the services here and that they bring
their friends.
The Moose are also planning to put
a baseball team DIN the field. The
plans for this departure are still some
what nebulous and the hackers of the
plan have not made any definite ar
engagements as yet. The plan VIII like
~ carry through, however. and the
scheme will be perfected at the next
regular meeting.
The lodge rooms are now supplied
with 20 OF the latest publications. The
entire proceeds from the pool tOurna-
ment just closed were used for the
purpose Of subscribing for magazines
and the lodge room is now as com
plete in this regard as any in the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
CASE UNDER AMUSEMENT
Court Will Announce Decision in the
DunnahOo Suit April Fl.

The $4,000 suit Of Frank DUnnahOO
q gainst the Chicago. South Bend and
Northern Indiana Railway company
was taken under Amusement in the
circuit court Thursday by Special
Judge Thomas W. Slick, the judge an
nOuncing that he would return his de-
Cision on April "a
The suit involves a garnishee judg-
ment which DunnahoO secured against
the road in 1906. There was some
question about suit to be brought
against the road 10 recover this
money again and Dunnahoo left the
money with the company at six pei
cent interest. Mr.. DunnahOO is now
trying 10 recover the money.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
WILL HOLD RECEPTION

Invitations Will be issued today to
members of the Chamber OF Com
merce for a reception and smoker at
the Commercial Athletic club on the
evening Of April % in honor of II. @.
Spaulding the new secretary OF the
chamber. An indoor baseball game
viii also be one OF the features Of en-
tertainment the teams TO be picked
from members OF the South Bend
baseball club Of the Southern Mich
igan league and OF the Commercial
Athletic club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17

The loss by evaporation end consider
able Of its danger j. eliminated by a new
system OF storing gasoline which Is used
by London concern. Al 81 always ex-
Guided from the storage tank 10y making
use of water. which fills he space which
i not occupied by gasoffne In other
words. the tank is always filled complete
~. no matter how much the quantity Of
gasoline varies. As the gasoline i drawn
on its place is taken by water. aud as
the two do not mix the gasoline is not in
the least affected by the close presence
Of the water. the latter always seeking
the lower part Of the tank
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17

Gary after a short business visit in
South Bend.
Rev. BOleslaus SZtuCZkO. c. s. c.
who has been here visiting relatives
and friends, has returned 10 Chicago.
John Mrozik and Stanislaus Pry-
ziak have left for Europe for an eX-
tended visit with relatives.
Vincent Lukasik OF Gary arrived in
the city Thursday afternoon for a few
days visit with friends
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
News of Interest
To Polish Citizens

10 have been held Monday evening.
we're postponed until Friday evening
al =. =. hall.
The amateurs OF "a play entitled
.'Zboj Madej" (Bandit MadeO will
hold a rehearsal tonight at 1880
o'clock at Warsaw hall
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
KINCH LEAVES HOSPITAL
Man shot by Harry Toss il Taken to
His Home.

Clifford Kinch. who was shot by
Harry Zoss. on March %, was remov-
ed TO his home, 113 w, Tut ST.. from
the EpwOrth hospital. where he has
been operated on and the bullet re-
covered.
Young Kinch is convalescent and
the wound is rapidly healing. He viii
probably be able TO he out in a week
or two.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
FUNERALS.

The funeral of Casimier Smolta.
-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ladislaus Smolta, 1913 =. Arnold St.
was held this morning at $3.50 o'clock
from the residence. Burial was made
in Cedar Grove cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
WILHELM ANNOUNCES REDUC.
TTONC

Every spring suit and coat reduced
200 for Saturdays selling. Nothing
reserved. The seasons best materials
and styles. See them-at Wilhelm's
Michigan and Jefferson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
FILES APPEAL BOND.

The appeal bond OF Herbert r.
Lemert. who was found guilty of as
sault and battery in the city court
was filed Thursday i'm the circuit court
here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17

800 Oliver Twist Suits, made OF
Hyde'S Calatea cloth; never sold less
than $500. Tomorrow your choice
ages 3 to 10 years $1.00.
ZOO Handsome Norfolk Pure Lin
en- Suits sold always at S3.95. This
sale $1.50.
Mothers, you'll never have a bet
ter opportunity to buy the boys
summer clothes than this sale The
prices are less than you'll pay in Au-
gust.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17

Important developments 81 the air
brake were demonstrated in recent ex-
periments on the Pennsylvania railroad
when Tear steel train, Marty loo tons
I'm weight running 90 miles an hour. was
stopped within its own length OF about
1000 feet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
LADIES SPRING APPAREL RE
DTrEED

Wilhelm will make a sweeping re-
duction OF 2Ofo discount on every
lady's spring suit and coat Saturday.
Everything marked in plain figures.
Make your own reductions Wilhelm,
Michigan and Jefferson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-17
WIFFLY POISF

"Oh, Luella, There's man just fallen
on that next pier. and | think its your
huShandr'
Well. dear. don't get excited: we'll
soon know. II he doesn't come up. its
probably Jim-he can't swim, you know"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-20

mittee decided to reform the dance
halls and will present an ordinance
TO the city council to that effect.
Most of the committee agreed to
place new restrictions upon the is
suance of special bar permits.
The ordinance which will be pre-
sented, in substance, is:
Special bar permits will be issued
only upon applications filed ten days
in advance so that the standing of
the applicant organizations may be
investigated by the morals division of
the police department. Such permits
shall be issued only to bona fide fra
ternal, social or similar organizations
of good standing and reputation.
Such permits shall not entitle the re-
cipient to sell intoxicants after 1
o'clock.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-20
MISS MCKINNEY TO FIGHT CASE
TO FINlSH-NEW. TRIAL

''Pm going on with the fight that
have begun if it takes a year before
its conclusion" said 19-year-old Mary
Mckinney after jury in Judge New
comer's court disagreed in the case
of Louis ]. Weigle, broker and club
man, who was arrested after the girl
accused him of insulting her on Hi
nois Central. The jury was discharg-
ed A new trial has been set for Dec.
A.
Asst City Prosecutor George En-
mick made the final address for the
prosecution. He said:
"Womanhood in Chicago is anx-
iously awaiting your verdict, gentle
men. To turn this man loose would
mean to license every icentious man
who makes it a practice of preying
on such innocent girls as these. Mr..
Everett has called attention to the
clothes being worn by this complain
ant. Look at them, gentlemen; look
at the honest garments of this little
working girl, who wants to look as
presentable as she can on the small
salary she makes. No, she couldn't
strut in the South Shore Country
Club in such clothes
''Mr. Fake has talked to you about |
the powerful influence behind this
girl. Did you ever see more powerful
influence enlisted in your life than the
parade of bankers and brokers and
corporation attorneys and railroad |
officials who have come here today to |
use their influence to keep this man |
from his just deserts,
'Tt is men like Stanford White who |
can bring men thousands of miles to |
testify in their behalf"
Earlier yesterday Weigle took the |
stand and denied he had ever insulted |
the girl. He placed several character |
witnesses on the stand.
An l. C. conductor verified the girls
story that she had complained of in |
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-20
ALL OUT, PLEASE
BY Jim Nance

by jim mdnee
The folks who used to tango
From night til early morn
Will have to cut it out because
It's looked upon with scorn.
The local health committee think
The aII-night dances wrong,
So they're going to ask our council
To ring the curfew gong.
P.S.-With aII-night dancing ought
o go a few of the morning after the
light before" headaches.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-20

DenVer-PoIice searching for Ma
bel Messman, II, at request of mo-
Their in Illinois. Disappeared Oct. IA.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-20

Cloudy tonight with probably light
snow flurries; warmer tonight with
lowest temperature about 26 degrees;
Saturday fair and warmer; fresh to
strong southwest to west winds.
Temperature Thursday: Highest, 20;
lowest, IL. Hpa1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04

Americas, Ga, Dec. 8, 1914.
Dear Santa Claus:
l am little girl nine years old and
am in the fourth grade at school.
l want a curly-headed doll with a
pretty dress and hat on l want a
doll trunk with a lot of doll clothes
in it, l want lot of goodies and a
pair of skates. That is all G0odby
BETTE CASTELLOW.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
LUCILLE SUMERFORD.
Would Be a Fire Boy.

Dear Santa:
l am little boy five years old. am
trying to be very good. I want you to
please bring me train, fire Wagon
with ladders and a mule and Wagon.
Don't forget mama and papa.
RUPURT SWAIN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
HELPS Empty Stocking Fund.

Americas, Ga, Dec. 3, 1914.
Dear MIR. Editor:
Please send this letter to old Santa:
Dear Old Santa I'm a 1ittle boy
three years old. I've been a real good
boy and want to ask you to please
bring me a cowboy suit with belt
and pistol, toy doy, toy horse, a
horn and some fruit and candy, and
don't forget mamma and daddy.
l am sending sc for the Empyt
Stocking Fund. GORDON, JR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
A JULY Xmas Old Santa.

DeSoto, Ga, Dec. 3, 1914.
Dear Santa Claus:
l hope you have jolly Christmas. I
am a little girl ~ years old. I want
a big doll, let her be 1-2 feet high.
You brought me a trunk and doll car
riage last Christmas Bring me some
shoes for her and some dresses for
her. Hope you will be able to bring
me these things. Yours very truly
BLANCHE DUNCAN.
Continued on Page Seven.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
Likes Chocolate the Best.
Americas, Ca, Dec. 8, /!

Americas, Ga, Dec. 8, 1914.
Dear Old Santa Claus:
am sure expecting you to come to
see me. l am not going to ask for as
much as l had last Xmas. l want n
pistol, some caps to shoot, oranges,
apples, grapes, nuts and candy. I like
chocolate the best, and will you please
bring Bud and little brother possum
dog. They want one so bad. They are
big boys. l am a good boy when l
can help from being bad.
LITTLE C. C.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04

Dear Santa Claus,
Please bring me a doll, a chair, a
blue doll bed, picture book and lots
of fruit.
Now Santa Claus, my little sister
Ruth has been a go d little girl and
goes to school, so don't forget her and
Leroy. Your little friend,
CORDELIA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
DOIIie Must Be 8 1-2 Feet High.

DeSoto, Ca, Dec. 3, 1914.
Dea Santa Claus:
Please bring me big doll. I want
her to be IL feet high, and some
dresses for it. And cap for it and
some shoes for her. And please bring
me a table and chairs. Please bring
them. Yours very truly.
ANN DUNCAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04

Americas, Ca, Dec. 3, Is

Americas, Ca, Dec. 3, 1914.
Dear Santa Claus:
| am a little girl nine years old ant
| am in the fourth grade. Please
bring me a pretty doll and a pair Of
skates too, and pair of bedroom slip
pers, and lot of goodies. l think
that is all, so good by.
MILDRED SUMERFORD.
III Lamar ST., Americas, Ca.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
Don't Forget ~Church and SteepIe..

UOnJ Forget "OnUfcn ana SJeeple."
Americas, Ca, Dec, 8, 1914.
Dear Old Santa:
1t seems a mighty long time since
last Christmas. But | have tried to
be a good little girl. | want you to
please send a doll, a doll table aud
chairs and a teaset and some fruit.
l have little sister five years old
and she wants a doll, dollbed au1
some fruit and a big dresser. Yop
know her because she's the one we
call Church and Steeple"
And I have another sister nine years
old that wants a pair of skates and
the little white-headed doll in the
bookstore all dressed in white, and
some fruit.
MATTE WILL CLEVELAND.
POI Lee ST., Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
DoIIie Must Have Long Dress.

Americas, Ga, Dec. 8, 1914.
Dear Santa Clause:
| have tried to be a good girl all the
year and | want a wheel too. | want a
doll carriage for this Christmas.
want a doll with long dresses on. I
am ten years old. And | want a rain
coat and cap. Your friend,
RUBY ALICE FINCH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
Glad Santa Isn't in the Army.

Americas, Ca, Dec. 8, 1914.
Dear Old Santa:
read your telegram to Charley
Clark and was very glad you wasn't
in the war. Now, I shall not write
you for all l want, but do want you
to bring me bicycle to ride to school
on and some story books to read at
night, and some pretty hair ribbon and
some games and a dough face. l am
in the 3rd grade at school and can
read right good. l have already got a
doll two years old. Please don't for
get me. l am as ever,
ANNIE BELL CRABB.
lis. East Lamar ST., Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04

Dear Santa Claus,
Please bring me big doll, chair
bed, big doll trunk to keep the
doll baby's clothes in and some fruit.
g to school and am trying to be a
good girl, so please don't forget me.
Your little friend.
RUTH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
She wants a Stocking Full.

Americas, Ca, Dec. 4, 1914.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring be a doll, doll wash.
stand, toy Christmas tree, teaset, toy
brush and comb. doll cradle, doll car
riage, bicycle, fire crackers, too; cow
girl suit. l want a kimona.
META HERRING.
Goodbye. l am seven years old.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
Very Good Boy.

Americas, Ga, Dec. 4, 1914.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me doll washstand,
toy Christmas tree, toy brush and a
comb, doll cradle and a doll carriage
and story book. l am seven years
old. Very good boy. HERRING.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
Americas, Ca, Dec. 3, 1871

Americas, Ca, Dec. 3, 1914.
She Wants Pretty Doll.
Dear Santa Clause:
l am a little girl six years old and
am in the first grade at school.
l have been a good girl and want
you to bring a pretty doll, g pair ct
skates and kimona and lots of good
things to eat.
Please do bring me good switch to
whip daddy with, cause he leases me
so much.
LUCILLE SUMERFORD.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
Wants a Monkey.

Americas, Ca, Dec. 8, 1914.
Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a knife, monkey
riding a bicycle l want a bicycle, a
story book. | want cannon, monkey.
Good bye. FLOYD BROGDON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-04
Wants to Join Wild West Show.

Wants to Join Wild West Show.
Dear Santa Claus,
Please bring me cowboy suit, a
pistol and case, a drum, a horn and
lots of fruit.
I have tried to be a good little boy
so don't forget me. Your little friend.
BENJAMEN HOGUE.