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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

The Kennebec mills are saving funn- Der to use in airplanes.
 Safes for seagoing vessels that will float when a craft sinks so thair con- tents can be recovered have meen in- vented in Europe.
 There were 467 busiaess failures iH Holland during the first six months. of 1918. compared with 456 during the same period last year.
 Girls employed in, the Bureau of Printing and Engraving have formed union and affiliated vita the Ma tional Federation of Federal En- ployes.
 A thoughtful woman In Whitman cooked a great quantity of beaus Sat- urday and distributed them to fam flies where the housewives were i'll with inflI.GnZa.4 os2ss s9
 Myrtee A. A1drich, who writes cheerful verses that are reprinted in papers throughout the country. Is a telephone operator at West Burke, Vt. and is totally b1tndz2.
 Cuban merchant arriving at an Atlantic port Tuesday said first con- tingent of 2n.000 sCubal. troops win soon arrive in France. Aprroxi- mately 1Oo.ooo registered on Sep tember 19.s national draft day.
 A parliamentary committee that investigated found that the produc- tion of all T4ondon.s electric power fn a few central stations would save 6,0o0,0o0 tons Of coal a year and greatly lessen the smoke evil The 19f7-1S Valencia orange export season opened October 30, 1917. and ended about the middle of July, 1918 during which perior ss1.7sS cases were shipped, practically all to Eng land and Norway. the only available markets.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
Tbe Auditorium,

All those who have seen on the legitimate stage or in opera, Prosper Merimee's immortal story of Carmen, will find in this picturization of the story for Geraldine Farrar, one of the most thrilling photoplays seen here in. many years. Carmen will be shown at the Auditorium theatre today and Thursday and doubtless will be ac- claimed as one of the most popular of the FarTar series of photoplays.
 The story Of Carmen deals with the operations of a band of smugglefs, who. for years have been doing thriving business with the aid and cornivance of a dishonest customs officer, but when he is removed and Don Jose, a young military officer is made commandant of the district and who refuses to accept any bribes. their roguish schemes are threatened with disaster. How to overcome the con- acientious scruples of Don Jose? The instrument selected for the purpose is Carmen, a cigarette girl of beauty ab- sclutely without soul, and widely known as the girl with ''the devil of smile"
 An official Red Cross film and the latest Current Events will he shown.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
OcCUM AND VERSAILLES

Omer Mossey. of the a54th Aero Squadron Supply Division. returned to his home Saturday evening after sev- cral months spent overseas on Eng fish soil. Harry Florence returned at the same time, both sailing on March 5. 1913. Meeting on the return trip, they had not seen each other from the day of leaving until boarding the re- turning ship a few weeks since. Both men sreuirn in perfect health.
 The Red Croos drive is we'll under way, the manufacturing plants of both villages striving for a 100 per cent. membership.
 Napoleon La Blanc died st the home Of A. B Tebo Thursday night after a lingering illness. funeral service be- ing held at St Josephs church Satur day morning, the body being taken to WhitinsviIle, Mass. for burial.
 M the annual meeting of the To- toizett Hose company held Wednesday evening. the following. officers were elected; Chief. c. W. Perkins: as- astant chief. F. H. Topliff: secretary, William LePage: treasurer, F. H. Top lin. foreman. A. R. Boutilier; first as- sistznt, W. c. Frohmander: second as- sistant William Preavy; engineer, T. M. Robinson: first assistant, A. R. Ffl- hnger: second assistant, P. !. Kelley; auditors. Fred Lavalley and Bert Oliver: janitor. Frank Bernai
 The members of the Ladies' Aid so- Vo<npo a " sstIIBsIsA eql Jo kl9Io held their annual supper and sale in the vestry Wednesday eseing. The 1upper committee consisted of Mrs. C. H. Philips. Mrs. A R. Boutilier. Mrs. r. H. Topliff. Both supper and sale were we'll patronized. The waitresses were Mrs. William Frohrna-d der. Mrs. William Congdon. Miss Emily Robish, Mss TheIma Allen. Miss Anna Browe Mss Anna Hedler. Miss Gertrude Top nn. Mss Elizabeth Waters. The ta- Die of fancy articles was under the di- rection of Mrs. c. H. Boynes, Mrs P. R. Bushnell; cake booth, Mrs. H p. Learned. Mrs. I. Gregory Mrs. Mil Ter; mystery table, Miss Tarbox.
 Following the supper a short and pleasing musical programme was ren- dered under the direction of a commit tee consisting of Mrs. C. W. Perkins and Mrs Elmer Phillips. Misses Gladys Miller. Ruth Allen. Anna
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
HUMOR OF THE DAY

"The kaiser wanted 2 place in thd sun
 "Now all he wants isa p'ace"-. Louisville Courier Journal.
 Browns Did you hear that big siren whistle ON Liberty day
 Green-Was. she a blorde or br7I- nette ?-J1dge
 German statesmen say"
 ''L would rot believe a Hun" in terrupted J. Fuller Gloom ''e.tn1 if I kn/y he was telling the truth. '-- Kansas City Star.
 Son-What did you do fin the great war, daddy?
 Father Ca former congressnan)I cannot tell Q lie, George! I exempt ed myself from the d-aft.-Puffalo Express.
 "She seems very purse proud"
 T should say she is. 8 Why. when the doctor said she needed iron. she wanted to know if he wouldn't pre- scribe one of the more precious metals s.'-Boston Evening Transcript.
 CaIler-Is your mother at home. Elsie?
 Child of Busy War Worker Goodness. noi She won't be home today until about Saturday. Why, Sne naSnd' neen- H0IHe ySstSFuftJ J1t' - Life.
 Did your late employer give you testimonialo"
 ''Yes; but fl doesn't seem to do me any good.''
 What did he say?"
 "He said I was one of the hes: men the firm had ever turned out. Stray Stories.
 Now said the professorf sup posing that by some couSulsion of nature portions of the earth TOW under water became .drg land, what would be the most prominent char acteristic of the landscape? ?" And the summer glrl who was trying to suppress a Yawr replied: German submarines. ."-Ion6on Tit RitS ei ~9r. e4 ..
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
SOUTH WlNDHAM

The Sunday school is preparing an interesting programme to be given in the Congregational church Christmas eve.
 Edward Champsrlin of Montana has been the guest of his cousin, Charles Chamberlin.
 James Larkhan spent Tuesday in Hartford.
 Mrs..Delia Robinson of North Wind Esther, of Lebanon, have moved down in the village.
 Mrs. Ella Walkup and daughter, Miss ham, has been the guest of her cous- in, Mrs. Charles ChamberIn.
 Mrs. George Stiles has returned from visit at Morristownf N. J. Her brother Richard Holmes, accom- panied her home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Byron Barstow and infant of Englewood. N. |, are at the home of MT. Barstow's father, W. P. Barstow.
 Mrs. Dupont and daugl1te.. Doris. of Chicope, has been guests of the formers cousin, Mrs. George Back us
 Victor Chamberlain of Camp Mer- ritt has been home on a short fur tough.
 T. J. Watts. was in Hartford Fri day.
 Exercises by the children will be held in the school house. December 19, for the benefit of the Red Cross. Mrs. Carrie J. Backus of New Lon don spent Monday with Mrs. George Backus. Sue was on her way to East Hartford
 Victor Chamberlin of Camp Green leaf has been transferred to Csmp Merritt.
 Miss Mary Main is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Lathrop, of Hartford.
 Mrs. James Daley of Stafford has been at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Holden.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
NOVEL BROOM HoLnER-
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE

TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
 THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
 AT ITS JANUARY SESSION. 1919: The Connecticut Company. street railway. company, organized and exist ing under charter from the State of Connecticut, respectfully petitions for power and authority to locate, con struct and operate an electric street highways and public grounds and along private right beginning at it's tracks in Occum. in the Town of Nor wieh; thence on or along the. Norwich road. the Jewett City-Norwich road Main street and North Main street in Jewett City, thence to a connection with its tracks at or near Central as above described.
 Also for an extension of its charter rights in Taftville, from a connection with it's tracks in South B street, tion with it's tracks on North B street Also for an extension of it's charter rights in New London, from a connec- tion with the tracks at the Parade. to the westerly end of the new ap- proach to the old Thames river rail- road bridge to a connection with the present tracks of the Groton and Ston- ington Street Railway.
 Also for authority to exercise it's franchises free from the provisions of Sec. 6 of the amendment to the charter of The New London Street Railway and from the provisions of Sec. 10 of the charter of The Norwich Horse Railroad Company as amended by Sec of the amendment to said charter approved June 23d. 1893.
 Dated at New Haven, this 18th day 1 of December, 1918.
 THE CONNECTICUT COMPANY. By GEORGE A. WATROUs. General Counsel
 State of Connecticut, County of New Haven ss., New Haven, December, 1918 | The foregoing petition to the Gen. | eraI Assembly of the State of Connecti. cut having been presented to me, and | adversary nature, and that the parties l interested adversely ard more thar twenty in number, 1t is
 | Ordered, That all persons interested l Tn said petition appear before the Gen eral Assembly of the State of Con. necticut on the second daS of the nex session, to wit. the January session 1919, to be held on the 9th day of Jan. uary, 1919. and that notice of sai( I petition, and of this order and citation be given by publishing the same il 1 newspapers published in the Countie! ot New London and Windham. at leas January session of the General As l sembly.
 JAMES II. WEBB,
 A Judge of theSSuperior Court
 NOTICE.
 Notice is hereby given that the fore going petition will be presented to tn, General Assembly of the State of Con necticut at Its January session, A. T 1919
 THE CONNECTICUT COMPANY
 By GEORGE A. WATROUS
 General Counsel.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
CHILD'S TONGUE BECOMES COATED
 IF CONST|PATED
WHEN CROSS, FEVERlsH AND SICK GIVE CALIFORNIA
 SYRUP OF FlGSr

Children love this fruit laxative," end nothing else cleaness the tender stomach. liver and bowels so nicely.
 A child simply will not stop playing Co empty the bowels and the result is, they become tightly clogged with waste. liver gets sluggish, stomach. sour then your little one becomes cross. haf-sicS. feverish. don't eat, sieep or act naturally. breath is bad, system full of cold, has sore throat, stomach-ach or diarrhoea. Listen, Mother, Sec if tongue is coated then give a teaspoonful Of California Syrup of Figs and in a few hours all the constipated waste. sour bile and frdiEcsted food passes out of the sys- tenn. and you have well, playful O'lid again.
 Millions Of mothers give California s;FrILD Of Figs because 1t is perfectly harmless: children love l., and it never iails To act on the stomach, liver and hoaeis.
 Ask your druggist for 50-cent bottle or California Syrup of Figs which has fu'i directions for babies, fhildrcn of an ages and for grown IT'S plainly printed on tho bottle Beware of coulterfeits sold hcTc Get thc r,nulne. made by California E'ig striip Company Refuse any other k.nd u-ith cDniemDi
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
LAUREL GLEN

Mrs. Marble is with her father at Milford, Mass.
 Thomas Wheeler is able to be. out, after his recent fall.
 The condition of Mrs. Nathan Maine remains about the same. A consult tation of doctors was. held last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Attaway Main and son. Gilbert. sof Noank. were weekend vis- itors with Mir. 'Maine's parents. MT. and Mrs. Nathan Maine
 The baked bean supper. held at the chapel Saturday evening was well ar-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
. POETRY
WHO'LL, RUYY

My shelves arsfilsd vith wcndereui h 1ats assIss sssusss sss,s sreR syss sg F
 They were fashiioffIed carefuiiy. For the innocent icy of your giri ana
 On the the day when our Lord v Come. parents. buy of my wondereua IF For !;, the snisdren's chrastams morn, Who'll buy?" We've a dear little maid; wfo has suss
 turned four, ges
 Two iads3who are sturdy and tall. And gffta ffansls se g must sT ssv ss iss sm TidI I But teil us first what seems ms ts,' to brood @
 Ger n,.S1s. sasp toyssa'iiks'sas iOa.asona "oh. that Is the spirit of thess was
 For the innocents deiisns- . ] Come, buy! gB5s 'Nows here isea dell fer ths nasd ca
 Blue-eyed, with faxen hair, In Nuremberg by master hand
 She was, nodded wtthsr thoughefcA "But what is that which seems to dripI
 Those faxen locks around?'' Why. that's the seaweed twined in tho
 or a ma maid the u-boas drovned. come. ouy' 'e& pee s18 0 ' "And here is a clever !, mechanical toy ! For one of your boys so hale. An engine bold that will ridSy the tracks
 Like a veteranfof5 the rail" But what+is that sundertone I hear
 When its whistle shrieks up grade ?''I That's only thc9 wall of an Englishi
 Who was slain in Zeppelin raid-' e. For the df darling girl. Ter father'ai
 Pray step where this tea, set stands! In porcelain of the daintiest
 It was made by cunntTg hands. 'fB11t what are the marks So red Those. come from the crimson finger
 Of a slaughterea Bsagaa35 mite Come, buy. @ SEG
 And here is a plaything quaint and For the other stu-iy lad;
 When he finds it hung his toys among 'But what is the grim, distorted shape That under it seems to dancer Toh. that is the shadow cast or the
 By $ eTHciaed. lad of France
 Come. buy! r1azess ~T Come. bux my wares For the children fOi1r t- @-sA=-t tA,fs To gladden. their Christmas morn, | To brighten the day when the chi1- dren's friend,s The Prince7of Peace. was born Come, buy the doll with f1axen hair. The games and the playthings bright. 1 That late were wrought. by German hands | For the little ones 1a1' gh5 l Who'll buy? Denver Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
What Is Going On Tonight

Motion Pictures at Auditorium The stYe
 Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at Davis Theatre.
 Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre Somerset Lodge No. 34. [. and A ,M. meets at Masonic Temple.
 Hone Rebekah Lodge. No. ei, I. O. Q, '., meets In odd Fellows Hall. Dancing in r. A. F.. Hall.
 Roller SkatinG at OlNmnic Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
FOR SALE
ICE FOR SALE

WANTED-coNTRAcTs FOR ICE IN GAR LOTS, WINTER OR SUM- MFR DELIVERY, OR WILL LEASE POND ON THE c. V. R. R.
 ADDRESS BOX 17,THls OFFICE
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
PRESTON BRIDGE Livery, Sale and Boarding Stable. Taxi Service and
 Garage Connected.

Horses to let for all kinds of busi- ness. with or without rigs. by the day or week Special attention to boarders and transients; 20 to 30 horses alway $ on hand. for sale. weighing 1O5o to 1900 each; several extra nice pairs, 2400 to 0200 per pair. all good workers, and some extra nice drivers; every horse will be sold with a written guarante. to be just as represented at time of sale, or money refunded in full. Trial allowed. If in need of anything in our line. give us a trial and we will give you full value for your money.
 STABLE 371, 37S. 375 MAIN ST,
 Phone 3262. 0'BRIEN x CHASE.
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DAIRY FARM

dairy farm of 105 acres. wei divided into tilIable, pasture and woodland; fruits of all descriptions, a good new house of nine rooms. barn facilities for 20 head and horses. plenty of other buildings. such as wood shed, carriage house. corn crib. hen house; all of these buildings are in first class condition; ? horses. II milking cows, and corn fodder. enough to winter all of these cattle. about 800 bushels corn, 100 bushels potatoes. and other vegeta- tions, 8 full line of farming tools and implements This place is located five miles from Plainfield station, good To-
 cation, fine outlook. best of elevation ested, write for price and terms. Will give immediate possession. Racines Farm Agency Danielson. Conn., Phone 19S. nov2Td
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

WHEN YOU WANT to put your pus- mess before the public, there is no medium better than through the ad- vertising columns of The Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

tended and an enjoyable lime is re- ported. Tho proceeds are 10 be used to repair the chapel
 William Main and John Geer killed a fox last week,
 Mary Chapman and Mrs. Briggs are not working at the local mill now, both having joined work elsewhere, Miss Chapman, at Eagleville, and Mrs. Briggs at Westerly.
 NOVEL BROOM HOLDER.
 Put two nails into the wall two inches apart. about four feet from the floor, then two more nails two and one-half feet above those, also two inches apart
 Hang the broom, handle down. al- lowing the broom part to rest on the upper nails. The lower nails keep the handle in place.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

WANTED-A steady, experienced woman to care for two children and do s25 month and board. Box 9S, R. D. No. l. City. dec18d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

SALESMAN wanted; good opportunity for energetic solicitor and collector who can speak French and English; salary and commissions; permanent po- sition; satisfactory references re- quired Address Box S1. Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

an energetic, trustworthy malu to es- tablish himself with one of the great life insurance companies; field work. canvassing and collecting. Address Box 1S Bulletin Office dec1Sd
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XMAS comes but onct a yeer, if you got to by sumpin for him by it hear Longfella. Fagans Smoke Shop.
 dec1Sd
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WANTED

WANTED-Pupils for private modern dancing lessons given daily. Call 35 Shetucket St.. Room 10. 3 to 4 D. m.
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WANTED-A girl for general house. work. Apply 147 Mckinley Ave.
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WANTED-A farm about 75 to 125 acres, within five or six miles of Nor wicf& state price. land and conditions. Phone 10T6-5. dec1Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

NORWICH railway mail clerk ex- aminations coming; men, women, girls eligible; commence $92 month; won derful opportunity; permanent posi- tions; candidates coached free; write immediately. Franklin Institute, Dept 32K.. Rochester. N '. dec9d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Seven baskets .hard wood for $1. delivered in the city. Fourth St Wood Yard, Greeneville Tel. 521-13
 dee1Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-Two pairs of horses in Al condition. good all around work CTS, to years old; one pair black, weighing about 2700. other pair roans, weighing about 3100; these horses sold for exactly what they are worth. In- quire The Palmer Motor Sales Corp, 123 Bank St., New London, con1A Phone S2. dec16d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

we pay highest prices in eastern Con necticut; we buy anything; largest sec ond hand store in state Louis D. Ward. warerooms 3o-S2 Water St.. Norwich. Write. call or tel. 361-13. je4MWS
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WANTED-Old autOmoblIes TOT perts and junk. Call 1219-3. decIod
 WANTED - Second hand kitchen range for country; wood burner pre- ferred; must be in good Condition: quote lowest cash price. Write Range, care Bulletin Co. dec18d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

Notice is hereby given that the fore going petition will be presented to the General Assembly of the State of Con- necticut at Its January session, A. D. 1919.
 THE CONNECTICUT COMPANY
 By GEORGE A. WATROES,
 Genera1 Counsel
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-13
Why the Zent Canning Club Won First Place in the
 County.

With a canning club that con- sisted of only a handful of girls the Zent Canning Club won 1st place in the County in the ex- hibit of canned goods this fall, and also won first place in the State for Girls Canning Club in display work. Why?
 In the Zent School with an attendance of only about thirty five or forty pupils, there are two teachers who have a splen- did training in Home Economies as we'll as in the classics, direct ing the work in sewing and cooking. These with a splen- didlg equipped kitchen and q model dining room, these two
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-13
ky4 s:ss -sl .lR .un1nl ss7|

energetic teachers, Miss Ste4 ing and Miss Clemments q training the girls for pracud life.
 At almost "a moments tice" tlfe canning club thd consisting of the following g Prudie and Minnie Berry trude Taylor, Anna Zoo wa and Lima Hutches, prepara beautiful display of cam goods, which not only pU good club spirit, but most cient work done under tne rection of their own teacn there at school.
 More girls have Joiaeu club lately and we are eap ing wonderful things from club next year.
 Sara F. Fortenberly 00' Home Agent.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-13

Dear Santa.
 I want you to bring me that doll buggie at MT. Hales store and a new doll. IwOuld like to have a little lawn mower. I would like to get a doll trunk to and a doll bed and a little desk at MT. Wolfs store. Dear Santa don't forget grandma Dickson and bring her some thing nice she is at Mrs. Wal drops. I want a little sailor doll at MT Hales store. good by and a merry christmas.
 TOmmie Huffman.
 Brinkley, Ark.
 Dec. 9th. 1918 Dear Santa Claus
 Il will write to you and tell you what I want for Xmas. 1 am a little girl 9 years old. and 1 am in the sixth grade. I want you to bring me a toilet set. and a box of handkerchiefs and a pair of gloves and bring my sister a set of aluminium ware and a box of handkerchiefs and a pair of gloves. and bring brother a train and a ball. But don't forget to bring Father and Mother something.
 I will close
 your little friend
 Eva Chidester.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-13
Rice Farming News

They tell me that 1M crops in this territory was by Chas. Henkle ana Schaefer at Hunter wnOs tire crops yielded aroulu to 90 bushel per acre a"
 At Hunter on Wedns afternoon I saw III 'ii' rusb Big Warehouse sne rice to feed all ArKaliSa. .i wear Frank strickler ana Petty Bros. Were loading ,,, the first rice shipt from p
 5 car loads.
 A. M. Legg of Pon.la', <, was down this weeA x Manager T. A. Hulca's 'sh big Murphy Legg hap s,s east of Brinkley MT nSu ,ss', I his nartner are manufae' of shoes, and thelr ' lN ,Ins here is merely a slu' business diversion.
 |, oce wife
 Elmo Moss, wllo's .heit children are back as T, lssI home in Missiuri, wnl sol| a few days to spehu - with them.
 Quite a deal of nss ,ss will go in the coming Z the report goes
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-13
Brinkley, Ark. Dec. 8. 1918

Dec. 8, 1918 Dear Santa claus. I want a doll, a doll buggy, some roller skates, some candy, apples, oranges and nuts. Don't forget my mother and my sist- CTS. We'll Iguess Twill close for this time.
 your little friend,
 Sadie Mae MoShier Dear Santa
 want a watch bracelet and a doll at MT converses store, Don't forget the one with the brown hair 1 don't want much this this christmas for there are so many children over in france that has no fathers Don't forget sister she will be at Brittersville this year. we will have our tree this christmas at home wish you merry christmas from
 Sadie May Huffman.
 Brinkley, Ark.
 Dec 1918 Dear Santa: Please bring me a story book. a pair of warm gloves. a pair of stockings. 2 peiceS of ribbon. and some apples. oranges and candy. and some handkerchiefs. Please bring me ? thrift stamps
 Your friend
 Martha Seerhart. age 8, Good by old fellow.
 Brinkley, Ark.
 Dec. 6, 1918. Dear Santa Claus. Please bring me a new doll. some candy oranges, bannas, apples, and nuts. Don't forget Mama, Papa and sister. Don't forget Miss Della, she is my teacher. Don't forget the Belgium child ren. Don't forget the children who have no mother and father to get things for them.
 your friend
 Nila Inga Livingston.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-12-13
Brinkley, Ark. Dec T 1918

Brinkley, Ark.
 Dec. ' 1918 dear santa clause please bring me a thrift stamp and a doll and buggie and a doll bed and some dishes, your little friend
 Goldie Parkey Dear Santa.
 I have been a good little girl and I want you to bring me a big doll with real curly hair. Little Bro. wants a wagon, bring us some candy and nuts, and we would like to have a Xmas tree don't forget the little orphan children. With lots of love to Santa. Geneva.