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(Complete Listing - Dallas County & non-Dallas County letters) 
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(Complete Listing - Dallas County & non-Dallas County letters)
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Reed, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 8 -- Dear
Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a little Winchester rifle
and bullets, a story book, some leggings and a gold watch. I
would also like to have three packages of firecrackers, twenty
roman candles and twenty skyrockets. If you bring all these things,
I will think you are a good Santa Claus. May wants some candy
and apples, a set of little dishes and a doll with hair. She
would also like to have a little wagon, one large enough for
her to ride in. Yours truly,
Mabank, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 4. --
Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me thirteen roman candles
and one skyrocket and a toy pistol and four boxes of caps, and
some oranges and apples and candy and all sorts of nuts; and
I want an engine to a train and two coaches and four bunches
of firecrackers, and a whole lot of toys. I will close. I will
be a good boy.
Mabank, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 4. --
Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me thirteen roman candles
and one skyrocket, and a toy pistol and four boxes of caps and
some oranges and apples, candy and all sorts of nuts; and I want
an engine to a train and two coaches and four bunches of firecrackers
and a whole lot of toys. I will close and be a good boy.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 8. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little wagon and a wheelbarrow
and a shovel and a train you can wind up, and it can run all
over the house and lots of other things. Your little boy, - o o o - |
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Midlothian, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 10.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a Second Reader and a doll
and set of china dishes. Want the doll to have hair. Send Nettie
a doll, too, so she won't break mine.
Lisbon, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 9, 1900.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a drum, tin horse, cannon,
fire engine, rubber ball, roman candles, skyrockets and a horse
with rockers, and I will be a good boy. Your little boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 9, 1900.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a wooden wagon and a horn
and an alcohol engine and some nuts and candy, and all kinds
of good things. Good-bye until Christmas. Your little friend,
[Location not given] Dear Santa Claus:
Will you please bring me a toy pistol and some caps, a Studebaker
wagon, some skyrockets, some torpedoes, twenty roman candles,
four packages of firecrackers, a train, some candy, some nuts,
some oranges and some apples. I will be a good boy till Christmas
eve.
Lisbon, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 9. -- Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me a doll buggy, a stove, a little toy dog, a little horse with rockers and lots of good things to eat. Bring baby brother some gold beauty pins. Santa Claus, if you will bring these things I will be a good girl and do what mama tells me. Yours truly, BESSIE WEBBER.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 9, 1900.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an air gun and some bullets.
I would like a knife with a bone handle. I am 8 years old, and
would like a pistol and four boxes of caps. Please bring me a
steel sword and a belt. My sister would like a set of dishes
and two dolls and a chair. I want some marbles and an agate,
please. I would like a fire engine and a hook and ladder. My
sister is 4 years old and would like a little wagon, and I want
a bugle, please. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 8. --
Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write and let you know what
I wanted for Christmas. I want a little cannon that will make
lots of noise, and also bring me a girl, for mine has just quit
me; bring my little sister a doll with hair on its head, and
bring me lots of nuts and apples and candy. Remember Bess. I
will be a good little boy. Yours truly,
Joshua, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 9. --
Dear Santa Claus: Will you bring me a gun and bullets and a school
bag and ten roman candles, and five packages of firecrackers
and a top and some candy and all sorts of nuts and a knife and
a little ax and hammer to crack my nuts with? And Floy wants a sleepy doll and a buggy and some candy and some nuts, some wax. My sister, Floy Redeker. P. S. -- My papa's name is J. W. Redeker and he takes The Dallas News, so you will not have any trouble to find us.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 9. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I thought I would write to you, as the
others are. I want for Christmas a set of dishes, a book, a doll
and some apples and oranges. So please bring me all these things,
Santa Claus. And my sister wants two story books and a box of
stationery. Please bring her these things, too. Yours truly,
Pilot Point, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 14.--
Dear Santa Claus: We are two little boys, and we want you to
bring us some Christmas presents. We want a writing desk, railroad
cars, two silver drinking cups, two toy guns, some firecrackers,
oranges and candy and some story books. Yours truly,
Detroit, Wayne Co., Mich., Dec. 9. --
My Dear Santa Claus: I would like a pair of shoes and a blue
and pink gingham cloth four yards in each. Well, Santa Claus,
if you will send me these things I will think you are a nice
Santa. Yours truly, P. S. -- I would like the cloth like this blue and I want the pink like this (sample enclosed). THELMA BELYEA.
Grand View, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 9.
-- Mr. Santa Claus, Dallas, Tex.: Dear Santa Claus: I live in
Grand View, Tex., with my papa, mama, brother and little sister.
I want you to come to see all of us. Brother Charley Mills wants
a great many things; he will write to you next week. Little sister
Xanna wants three dolls and a doll buggy. I want a wagon, a horn,
a ship, a drum, one-half pound candy, one full dozen oranges,
one large rubber ball and one box of matches and as many fireworks
as you can let me have. Your little boy,
Grand View, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 9.
-- Mr. Santa Claus, Dallas, Tex.: Dear Santa Claus: Christmas
will soon be here, and I expect to have a nice time. Papa and
mama are going to put up a tree for us Christmas eve., and we
intend for you to put our presents on it. I want a wagon, one-half
dozen apples, four or five story books, two boxes of firecrackers,
about thirty skyrockets, a fiddle, a drum, a four-bladed knife,
put on the tree for me.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 9. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a hat and a pair of shoes, and
a suit and a train and an air gun and some pencils and a tablet,
for I am going to school; and send me a fire engine and a hook
and ladder, and some candy and some oranges and apples and nuts.
Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I want you to bring me for Christmas a good strap, a fire
engine, a train, magic lantern, candy, pecans and candy balls.
I am going to try and be a good boy, so I want you to bring me
all you can. I would like to have an ice wagon and a primer.
Yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 7. --
Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write you a few lines to
let you know what I want for Christmas. I want a Bible, a pair
of kid gloves, dolls, a pair of shoes, a nice dress, a buggy
and candy balls with rubber on it. Goodby. Yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Old Santa: Please bring me a pistol and some caps and a
bicycle and a pocketknife and some blocks and a rocking horse
for my baby brother, Robert. I chop the kindling for my papa
every night and I am a good boy, so my papa says, and will always
be good. I am 5 years old. Your dear friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: Will you bring me a little stove and a little
doll buggy and some candy and nuts and two bunches of firecrackers?
I will be a good girl. Your IVA KELLY.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll buggy and a little stove and
some candy and nuts and two bunches of firecrackers. I will be
a good girl.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dearest Santa: Please send me a doll and set of dishes and a
sideboard for them, a dresser for my doll's clothes, a washstand
and doll bed, and some candy, oranges and apples for Robert,
Melvin and me and whole lots for my papa and mama. I wash dishes
and help take care of baby brother, and mama says I am her little
lady. I am 7 years old. Your dear little girl,
Marietta, Love County, Indian Territory,
Dec. 10. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a basket
with pretty things in it, and I want a doll buggy and a doll.
I want some candy and apples and some oranges and some English
walnuts and some peanuts and a gold ring and a little stove and
a little piano; that's all I believe. Yours truly,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 9. --
Dear Santa Claus: As I wrote to you through The Dallas News last
year and got what I asked for, and knowing you will get my letter
if I send it to The Dallas News, I will write again. I am a little
boy 8 years old and will you please bring me a little airgun
and some bullets for it, and a young American target; some story-books
and a big train that winds up and four coaches; steamboat and
steam engine and patrol wagon and a whole lot of fruits and nuts
and a toy violin and, as The Dallas News is so kind to us little
people, I hope you will leave it a big gobbler for its Christmas
dinner. Do the best you can for me, and I will be a good boy
next year.
Clarksville, Red River Co., Tex., Dec.
10. -- Dear Santa Claus: We are two little girls 5 and 8 years
old. Please bring us a big doll apiece that goes to sleep and
a teaset and workbasket and some nice picture-books. If [As?]
we are girls, we would love to have firecrackers, too. We will
thank you so much. Your little friends, P. S. -- I forgot to tell you we wanted a doll trunk, too.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 9. -- Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a hobby-horse, a whip, a drum, a horn and an A B C book -- one that brother can't tear? Brother Joe wants a rubber doll, a bell and some other little toys. If you will bring me these I will think you are a good old Santa Claus. Your little boy, KLEBER CRADDOCK.
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Tex., Dec.
10. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a little boy just one year
old. I don't want you to insult me with rattles, teething rings
and woolly dogs. I want a hammer and some nails. Papa hides his
from me. I want a doll baby. My sister won't let me nurse hers.
I want a box full of pencils. My brothers won't let me have theirs.
I want a nice, big hod of coal, nice smutty coal, so I can play
with it and then make pretty black marks on my white dress with
my little fat fingers. Every time I get mama's coal she rushes
it out of the room. Then I want a nice long whip; it is such
fun to slip up behind the children and make them holler "ouch!"
Do not fail. Your true friend,
Henrietta, Clay Co., Tex., Dec. 9. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a second-reader, a story-book,
a red fascinator, a little doll with red hair, some oranges,
apples, pecan candy, fresh from the candy kitchen; then some
English walnuts and any other kinds if you have them to spare;
a Noah's ark with cookie animals in it. Yours lovingly,
Henrietta, Clay Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: I would like a velocipede, a pair of kid gloves,
a story-book, a rubber ball, some candy, oranges. I would also
like a big doll with brown hair -- one that will go to sleep;
a Noah's ark with cookie animals in it. Good-by. Yours truly,
Henrietta, Clay Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: I would like a pair of blue kid gloves, a jacket,
some new shoes, a trunk, a bicycle, a big doll with real hair,
and nuts of all kinds, some candy, four oranges, two apples.
I will close. Yours lovingly,
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 10.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little doll swing and
a blackboard and a little table, twenty-two inches high.
Alvarado, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 10.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me twenty roman candles and
seven skyrockets, a Shetland pony, bridle, saddle and cart and
lots of candy and nuts, and I will be a very good boy.
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 9.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me some firecrackers,
a story book, some candy and all kinds of nuts. I am going to
school. I am 6 years old now. If you bring these things I will
be a good little boy. I will close, hoping you won't forget me.
Good-bye.
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 10.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a big doll and
a buggy and a horn and a stove and little china set of dishes,
and a little broom and a big, pretty story book and a bed to
put my doll in, and a little rocking chair. Well, Santa Claus,
this is all this Christmas, so good-bye. Your friend,
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 12. -- My
Dear Friend, Santa: Will you bring me some vanila beans? I saw
some in a picture and I thought they were so pretty. Do please
bring me a little stove that I can cook on. I love to cook. What
else do you think would be nice for me? Your little friend,
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa: I want some vanila beans, too. Will you bring some? I need a cradle for my doll. Do bring me a big piano, so I can play for my brother to sing. I want a big doll, named Trixey. That is all I want. Your little friend, RAYMOND RAPHAEL. P. S. -- Do you think it would be safe to send you a picture of the beans? You need not return the picture, if it is safe to send it.
Whitney, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me some story books,
a doll, pair of gloves, some oranges, nuts, candy? If you can't
send all these send what you can. I have a little brother 4 years
old. Will you please bring him something nice, too? I am 7 years
old.
McKinney, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 10.--
Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a little blank pistol
and cartridges, and a nice pocketknife and four roman candles,
four skyrockets and two packages of firecrackers, and also some
candy, apples, oranges, bananas and all sorts of nuts? I will
close, and be a good boy. Your friend,
Naples, Morris Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
My Dear Precious Santa Claus: Please send me everything good
and nice to eat and a pretty doll with brown eyes and a doll
buggy, a little piano and a pretty angora cat. I want some nice
little story books. Send one "The Silver City," two
white rabbits. Send my little brother, Guy, a story book, too.
We won't leave any fire in the chimney. Your own little girl,
Naples, Morris Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a big box of confectioneries,
one rocking horse, one dozen roman candles, two dozen firecrackers,
one toy pistol, one dozen boxes caps, and a train with a dozen
coaches and all kinds of toys, and I will promise to be the best
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Royse, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Mr. Santa Claus: We are three little boys. I want an airgun,
six boxes bullets, little train what you wind up, with three
cars, one skyrocket, thirty roman candles, six packages firecrackers,
a kicking donkey with a clown in it, one story book, some candies
and nuts. Willie wants skyrockets, an airgun what shoots straight
up, with fifty bullets in it, some firecrackers and roman candles,
a little horn and tool chest. Ernest wants a tricycle, a clown
riding a mule, firecrackers, little engine, wants a girl and
boy doll, just anything you want to bring me, Santa Claus. Your
little friends,
Paris, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 9. -- My
Dear Santa Claus: I will write you a few lines. You are so good
to bring me so many things. I want a doll about three and one-half
inches long that will go to sleep, and I want a doll about six
and one-half inches long that will go to sleep. I want some candy
and some nuts and twenty roman candles and two packs of firecrackers
and five skyrockets and a doll bed. I don't want a doll cradle.
And I want one of those nice games. Your friend,
Paris, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 9. -- My
Dear Santa: I want you to bring me six roman candles, three packages
firecrackers, a wagon and set of harness to drive my dog to and
a whip. I want a wagon with a back step and a soft cushion with
a bell on the side of the front seat. I want four skyrockets.
You are a good Santa to bring me so many nice things. Good-bye.
Your friend,
Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., Tex., Dec.
11. -- Dear Mr. Santa Claus: I thought that it was getting time
for me to write you and tell you what I want you to bring me.
I want a work box, a doll dresser, a story book and a washing
outfit. I don't want any confectionaries, because papa has a
store and I can get all I want. By sending these you will make
a little girl happy.
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 9 years old, and want to
write you a letter. Want you to bring me a nice ring, story book
and a small doll. I have three little brothers, and would be
glad if you would bring one a tricycle, the other one a wheelbarrow
and baby brother a rattle. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a train, a fire engine, a magic lantern,
a gray soldier suit -- every bit of it gray -- a pair of gloves,
a game of pillowdex and a lot of other toys that you think I
would like. I have been a good boy and am going to be a good
boy until Christmas. And bring me some firecrackers. Good-bye.
Decatur, Wise Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a drum and a toy gun, a toy
streetcar and a bear that beats on a drum. Also some roman candles,
two packages of giant firecrackers, some sky rockets, candy,
apples, oranges and bananas. I'll be as good as I can. Your little
friend,
Hillsboro, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 11. --
Dear Santa Claus: Would you mind bringing me a football, a nice
game, a cannon, four bunches of firecrackers, a bunch of roman
candles, ten skyrockets, a story book and a good many nice nuts.
If you bring all these I will think you a good Santa. Your little
boy.
Ladonia, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Mr. Santa Claus: I am going to tell you what I want for
Christmas. I want a steam engine and some big firecrackers. I
think that is enough for one little boy, because I have a lot
of sisters and two little brothers and I hope you will bring
them something. Yours truly,
Henrietta, Clay Co., Tex. -- Dear Old
Santa Claus: I have been a nice girl to help mama and have done
the best I could and would like for you to bring me a few things
and be sure not to forget the poor little orphans at Buckner
Orphans' Home. Now please bring me a nice book, a doll table
and doll piano. Yours,
Milford, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll that don't go to sleep
that has long hair, and a tall one. Bring me a trunk and a doll
buggy and all kinds of fruits and fancy candy, and all kinds
of nuts and fireworks. I must close.
Eastland, Eastland Co., Tex., Dec. 10.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a train that will
run without pulling and a bear that will beat a drum, and a little
engine that will pull some iron cars, two roman candles, two
packages of firecrackers. Yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a pretty doll dress,
a pretty lamp, a little doll baby, a big old doll, some gloves,
book, a little chair, a pretty tea set, a house, a tin bucket,
some cakes, plums, oranges and some candy. Good-by,
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
10. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll and some games.
I want five roman candles and one skyrocket; also three packages
of firecrackers and some candy, apples, oranges and nuts. I will
be a good girl.
Mount Vernon, Titus Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I thought I would write and tell you what I wanted
you to bring me Christmas. I want a rocking chair, a little work
box, a vase, a book and some candy, nuts, oranges, apples and
bananas.
Mount Vernon, Titus Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a hobbyhorse, two bunches
of firecrackers, some roman candles, a little toy wagon with
bells on it and some candy, nuts and bananas.
Milford, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a boy doll and bank with a
key, a fire engine train, a toolbox and fireworks, and all kinds
of fruits and nuts and fancy candy. I must close.
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
10. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a ring, some good games,
and the book of "Little Women." Also some fireworks,
apples, oranges, candy and nuts. I will try to be a good girl.
Henrietta, Clay Co., Tex. -- Dear Old
Santa: I'm sick and want you to know how bad I want a gun, a
book and a climbing monkey. Can you bring them to me? I will
be good all the time.
Ladonia, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Mr. Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a doll and a doll
buggy and a little story book. That is all. Your little friend,
Detroit, Red River Co., Tex., Dec. 10.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a set of little dishes and
a doll with hair, and a little drum. Yours truly,
Milford, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a rattler and some candy.
Burleson, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 11. -- Dear Santa: Please bring me a little train and an A B C book. [I] am 4 years old. ERNEST GRAGG. - o o o - |
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[Location not given]
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl, just 3 years old, but I
talk about you all the time, and want you to hurry and come to
see me, and bring me a pretty dollie and a pretty horn and a
big swing for me and my brother, and anything else you can find
in your wagon. My name is
[Location not given]
Dear Santa Claus: I am so glad it is nearly Christmas. I can
hardly wait for you to come. I want you to bring me a nice large
toolchest, like you brought my father when he was a little boy,
and a jumping-jack and a little dog you wind up and it runs.
I would like anything else you would bring me. I will hang my
father's sock right by my stocking and I wish you would put the
prettiest little knife you have in it for him. Your little boy, P. S. -- Please be sure and have a little hatchet in my tool box.
[presumably Dallas, Dallas
Co., Tex.] Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll buggy, a
set of dishes, a little tub and washboard, a chair and table
and a horn. Fill our stockings with good things and do not forget
our baby Aurelia, and I do not want you to forget papa and mama.
Good-by, and may you and The Dallas News and everybody have a
merry Christmas. Your good little girl,
[presumably Dallas, Dallas
Co., Tex.] Dear Santa Claus: Although I am a little 5-year-old
boy, I am a good one, for I can read in my first reader and can
write, as you see, but my mama has to spell all the big words.
Now, Santa Claus, please bring me a desk and blackboard, a book,
a horn, some caps for my pistol, a pair of bridles to play horse
with, and a popgun, and anything else you think is good and pretty
for a little boy of my size. Now, Santa Claus, I will tell you
something about my two little sisters. Marie Louise, who is 3
years old, you already know. She says she will write you herself,
so please bring her what she wants. But now I have the sweetest
little baby sister you ever saw, and she can't write you. She
is only 8 months old, and her name is Aurelia. So please look
out for her little stocking and put some pretty rubber toys in
it. Fill our stockings with goodies and some firecrackers and
we will be good children all next year. Bring papa and mama something
nice and also The Dallas News for giving you our letters. Good-by
till next year. Your little boy,
[Location not given]
Dear Old Santa Claus: My sister has written for nearly everything
you have, I'm afraid, but please look over your stock and see
if you have a few things I want. I would like another hobby-horse
(my baby brother rode my other one to death), an electrical train,
a fire engine, an ice wagon, box of tools, little saw and buck,
patrol wagon, a boy doll, a whip and a drum. Your little friend,
[Location not given]
Dear Sweet Santa Claus: If you ever visit bad little boys, I
hope you will come down our chimney and leave me a few things
this Christmas. I want a rocking-horse named Billy, a tin horn,
a gun to shoot mama's cook with when she won't give me some cake,
a little red wagon, a toy elephant, a woolly cat and a recipe
for mama to teach her how to keep me from wearing out so many
little pants, a nice little whip for Billy, completes my list.
My age is 3 years.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Mr. Santa Claus: I know I have not been good
every day, hour and minute of this year, but I believe I deserve
to be called a right good little girl after all, and hope you
will think me worthy of a few presents I shall name. Please bring
me a medium-sized doll with dark hair, dressed in pink, with
hat to match, a set of china dishes and table, a set of doll
furniture, a stove, a doll swing, a pair of kid gloves, a doll
buggy, doll bed and a writing-desk. If you will bring me all
of these I will be your grateful little friend.
Corsicana, Navarro Co.,
Tex., Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a teaset
and a side-board and a cookingstove and some little pans and
that's all for me. I have a little sister, just 8 months old.
She has two teeth. In her stocking please put nice soft candies
that won't hurt babies, a little doll with brown eyes that can
open and shut them and a jack-in-the-box and a little tin house
with a buggy and a rubber ball and that's all. Good-by, Dear
Santa.
Taylor, Williamson Co.,
Tex., Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me
a doll and some more nice things, and bring my dear papa something
nice because I am his little girl. Don't forget Emma and Lloly.
Taylor, Williamson Co.,
Tex., Dec. 12. -- My Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll
and something nice, and be sure and bring my little cousins in
Galveston some playthings and my uncle Will he is pretty good.
Mary will write to you when she gets back from Houston. Your
little girl,
Palmer, Ellis Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a little
stove, so I can cook on it. I do love to cook, and I want a doll
cradle, and bring me a set of china dishes. This is all I want
for this Christmas. So if I get this I will be pleased. So by-by,
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- My Dear Santa Claus -- I am a little boy a little
over a year old. I want a fire poker, one that is smutty at both
ends, and above everything else I want a front door key. Every
time I go round to Aunt Oppa's she takes the key out of the door,
or else ties it to the knob, and I mash my fingers when I shut
the door. I want a banana, too. Uncle Pappo gives me a heap of
things, but you can think of so many more than he because you
have more experience. Granny, aunties and Oppa all send love.
Your little friend,
Hillsboro, Hill Co.,
Tex., Dec. 9. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a little
washstand, toilet set, dresser, baby doll, go-cart, some nice
game and a nice picture book. Please bring Nonie a pretty brooch.
Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy and want a suit
of clothes, some candy and bananas; nice hat and a box of firecrackers,
and some roman candles and some little book to learn to read.
I live in Dallas and want to see you. I live at 115 Bullington
street.
McKinney, Collin Co.,
Tex., Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus:
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a great big fire
engine, a lot of flatcars with an engine to pull them; lots and
lots of firecrackers and some oranges.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a nice large doll
with an old rose dress, trimmed in lace and a go-cart to ride
her in. I would like a few nice small dolls, too, a book of fairy
tales, washing set and some candy and other good things.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 13. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a pair of red or
white shoes for my big doll and a little stove and a doll bed
about 23 inches long and a set of dishes, a little table painted
red. Good by. I will be a good girl and mind mama. Your little
friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 5 years old.
Please bring me a bicycle and an express wagon, a train you can
make run, some firecrackers and skyrockets. Please, Santa, don't
forget little sister. She is 8 months old. Bring her a high chair,
two rocking horses and lots of toys. Your sweet boy,
Roswell, Chaves Co.,
New Mexico, Dec. 11. -- My Dear Santa Claus: I am going to write
you and tell you what I want. I want a big doll and a doll bed,
and a little bureau, some candies and nuts, and a great big cocoanut
in my stocking. My age is 11 years old. Please bring me these
things. Your little girl,
Roswell, Chaves Co.,
New Mexico, Dec. 11. -- My Dear Santa Claus: Papa is going to
give me a Christmas tree. He says that you will put nice things
on it if I ask you. I would like a gun that will shoot and a
rubber ball that I can throw hard and that will not break mama's
windows or the big glass in the parlor. Now, please don't forget
to come. I live in Roswell, N. M. I will go to bed at 8 o'clock
and shut my eyes tight. I wil not look, indeed I won't. I am
8 years old. Your little boy,
Roswell, Chaves Co.,
New Mexico, Dec. 10. -- Dear Santa Claus: I live in New Mexico
and want you to come out here and bring me a little cart with
two wheels and a stuffed elephant and a train with three coaches,
candies, nuts, oranges, firecrackers and anything else you want
to give me. Your little boy,
Roswell, Chaves Co.,
New Mexico, Dec. 11. -- Dear Santa Claus: My brother wanted me
to write to you and tell you what he wants. He wants a hay wagon
and a rag elephant and a stocking full of candies and nuts and
a cocoanut and a sack of marbles and some firecrackers. Your
boy, P. S. And I want a train and three coaches.
Cisco, Eastland Co.,
Tex., Dec. 12. -- Dear Uncle Santa Claus: I am a stranger to
you, I guess, as I have only been in this country about three
months, but suppose you will be glad to get acquainted with me
if I am young. Of course you understand that I am too young to
write, but I expect, if the truth was known, lots of the letters
you get from older children than me are written by their papas.
Well, you can bring me any old thing you want to, but be sure
to put in a bottle of Castoria. Say, Santa, did you ever have
colic when you were little? I have had it all my life, and I'll
tell you it is tough on a youngster. Guess I'll soon be through
with having it, as I heard an old lady tell my mama the other
day that it would stop when I am 3 months old. I am going to
close by wishing that you will remember all the poor children
this Christmas. Your little nephew,
Cisco, Eastland Co.,
Tex., Dec. 10. -- Dear Santa Claus: As it is about Christmas,
I thought I would write and tell you what I would like. I would
like lots of firecrackers and whistling bombs, a gold pen with
a red handle like that down at papa's store. I would like a 22-caliber
target and lots of cartridges. Well, goodby. That is about all
I want very bad. Mr. Santa Claus, North Pole, Frigid Zone.
[Location not given]
Dear Santa: I wish an air gun and a horse and some shot for my
gun, firecrackers if you have them to spare, just anything that
don't cost too much. We have a baby boy here. He wants a rattle
and a ring for his little tiny finger. Put candy in his boots.
He has no stocking. And oblige your friend.
[Location not given]
Dear Santa: I want a horse and a wagon, firecrackers, and would
like some roman candles, some of those loud firecrackers, a toy
gun and a train that will wind up and run, a little candy, oranges
and some apples, a toy rooster, an elephant, a false face. Very
truly your friend,
Cisco, Eastland Co.,
Tex., Dec. 11. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: I wish you would bring
me a blue pencil and a billygoat, and an iron horse and a little
train. I am 3 years old and I will love you, oh, so much, if
you will bring the things I want. Your little friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co.,
Tex., Dec. 12. -- Dear Santy: Will you please bring us some pretty
things? Bring sister some mittens, a fascinator and some dishes
and a nice book. Bring me a book, some mittens and fruit and
anythign you want to bring me. I am nearly 7 and sister is 5
years old. Good-bye.
Dallas, Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I see a whole lot of children are writing
to you and asking for a Christmas gift and I thought I would
write, too. I don't know what to write about, because you don't
owe me anything and I need not expect anything from you. It is
a fact I go to school and my report cards come up fairly well
and I cut and saw wood for daddy and I feed the pig and rock
the baby and wash the dishes and all these sorts of things, but
still I don't do much. Now my grandfather's friend, my father's
friend and my friend, I just want you to send me a suit of clothes
and a letter telling me I can get a job on The Dallas Morning
News whereby I can hereafter make money and buy my own clothes.
Yours,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a rag doll and
a jointed doll, a dresser, dishes, spoons, a doll buggy and iron.
Dear Santa Claus, I have a little brother and sister. Brother
wants a drum, a doll and some other nice playthings and sister
wants a rubber doll and a rattler. That will be all this time.
Good-bye, Santa Claus. I live at 633 Ross avenue.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- My Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little buck
and saw and a fire engine, some candy and oranges and a box of
tools. I have a little brother and his name is Jack. He is 3
years old and he wants a horn and a wagon and a drum, some nuts
and a horse. If you will bring my brother and me these things
we will think you are a good old Santa Claus. We live at 230
First avenue. There is a little girl here and she said to bring
her a doll and something else that is nice. Yours truly,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co.,
Tex., Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a
fire engine, a hook and ladder, some firecrackers, some twenty-shot
roman candles, some mile-high sky rockets, some toy soldiers.
I also want some fruit and some candy and nuts. I am 6 years
old. I thank you very much for the presents you brought me last
Christmas. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll with brown
eyes that closes her eyes when she is lying down; also a nice
music book with vocal and instrumental pieces. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll with brown
eyes and light hair and a little doll buggy to ride her in. Your
little girl,
[Location not given]
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll and a doll bed for my
doll and an iron stove with pots with it and a rag doll and a
doll buggy for me and a little doll buggy for my little sister.
[Location not given]
Dear Santa Claus: My little brother Robert is just 2 years old
and I am 7, so he told me to write for him. He wants a jumping
jack, a horn, a football, a stick horse and two other horses,
a cart and a train.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want for Christmas presents an
airgun, a cap pistol, school satchel that is carried on the back,
a freight train, a hoodlum wagon, a Christmas tree, a toolchest
and candies, nuts and oranges, apples and bananas. And I want
a transparent slate and a wooden slate pencil and a trumpet.
I like to forgot to say bring me a knife. Your little friend,
Cisco, Eastland Co.,
Tex., Dec. 11. -- Dear Santa Claus: I will ask you to kindly
bring me a red pencil, a blue pencil and a white pencil; also
bring me and Brother Lewis that big house at Martin's. You can
come by our house when you go to take the Butts children their
presents. We live on the hill near Mr. Boyle's. If you have any
boats please bring Brother Daniel a boat. I want a green pencil,
too. Please put rubbers on all my pencils. I am 6 years old.
Yours truly,
Cisco, Eastland Co.,
Tex., Dec. 11. -- Dear Uncle Santa: I know you get vexed at children
asking for so many things that are useless, so I will ask for
something useful. I would like to have a bottle of ink and copybook
No. 2; also two long pencils with rubbers on them. Please bring
me a new horn. Anything else you want to give me will be appreciated.
I go to school and am 8 years old. I always did love you. Your
nephew,
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex.,
Dec. 13. -- Dear Santa Claus: I live in Ennis and I ask you to
bring me a drum, a wagon, a horn, a bicycle and an engine. This
is all I want, but I ask you to send my mama a nice big lamp
for her parlor. Do not forget mama. Send papa a nice pair of
gloves. Oblige your little friend.
Sherman, Grayson Co.,
Tex., Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a set of
dishes, a little doll, gocart with rubber tires and a little
set of furniture. Good-by. Your little girl, P. S. -- I am at grandma's in Sherman, but I will be in Taylor Christmas. O'D. K.
Sherman, Grayson Co.,
Tex., Dec. 11. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 6 years
old and I want you to bring me a train, a wagon, a set of toy
soldiers, two packages of firecrackers, candy, nuts, oranges,
apples and bananas. Your little boy, P. S. -- I have a little baby brother, and I would like for you to bring him something.
Mount Pleasant, Titus
Co., Tex., Dec. 10. -- Dear Santa Claus: You made me so happy
last Christmas. You gave me so many nice things. If you will
just be as kind this Christmas I will be happy again. I would
like some nice story books, and, Santa, anything else you think
would suit a little school girl. Lovingly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a drum, wagon,
a horn, steam engine that leaves out steam, picture books, a
whip. My brother wants a steam engine on wheels and a horse that
you wind up. Now, be sure and come and I will be a good boy.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: I will write you a letter to
tell you what I want for Christmas. A doll, bedroom suit, set
of dishes, a little stove, silver cup, bowl and pitcher, little
washtub and board. I have two little brothers. One is named Henry,
the other Charlie. Charlie wants a train, silver cup, drum and
doll. Henry wants a rubber doll, high chair and shoes. I live
at 160 Cabell street.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a girl doll and a boy doll,
but I don't want a jointed doll. I want a doll bed with a mattress
and pillow. I want a baby doll, a doll set of furniture, a good
game, a book, a hammer, a teaset, a stove with granite iron dishes.
I want a piano and a ball, some candy and apples and nuts. Good-by.
My age is 6 years.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a story book, a
doll, a set of doll furniture. I want my doll jointed. I want
a stove and granite iron dishes, a teaset, a ball, a table and
two chairs; also a rattle and a rubber doll for my baby sister.
Some nuts and candy and apples. My age is 9 years. Good-by.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a two-wheeled bicycle,
a wagon, a stand for my music, some firecrackers and skyrockets,
a little train with four cars and candy and fruit. I am 7 years
old. Bring me a tool chest. Your little friend.
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex.,
Dec. 10. -- Dear Santa: We are going to Alabama to spend Christmas,
so I will write you a letter for sister and myself before we
go. I want a violin and a drum, and sister wants a big doll and
a set of dishes. Bring baby something so she won't have to play
with ours. Bring me some firecrackers, too.
Whitney, Hill Co., Tex.,
Dec. 10. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want an air gun, 5¢ worth
of shot, a good knife, some oranges and candy. My teacher is
Miss Shelton. She says I am a good boy. Don't forget to bring
Miss Shelton something nice. Good-by, Old Santa, I love you.
[Location not given]
Santa Claus: I want some oranges and candy and apples, and baby
a light wagon, so he can pull it, and a little machine and leather
to make harness.
Estelle, Dallas Co.,
Tex., Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, candy,
apples, firecrackers and roman candles. Your little friend,
Whitesboro, Grayson Co.,
Tex., Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a
doll that will say mama and a toy piano with a song book to it,
and many toys and oranges, nuts of all kinds, candy and everything
nice. I have a brother just 7 weeks old, and please bring him
a gocart and a rattler. Don't forget mama and papa. I'll love
you so much if you will bring me what I want. Your little girl,
Whitney, Hill Co., Tex.,
Dec. 10. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring us a little knife
like papa's, one orange for each of us, some brownies, two story
books. We don't want 5¢ ones, but some to cost 15¢
each. A little football, two parachutes. We want two gray horses
pulling a wagon. We have tried to be good boys. We do not want
any dolls this time. Bring us two cap pistols. Well, this is
all for this time. We are twins and want everything alike. Your
friends,
McKinney, Collin Co.,
Tex., Dec. 13. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a bracelet, set of
dishes, roman candle and all kinds of fruit, candy and nuts.
Harry and Leon want a knife, football and lots of goodies to
eat and fireworks. Ross wants some candy and a little red and
blue wagon. You must not forget little baby Mary, papa and mama. P. S. -- The boys want a little wheelbarrow.
Pilot Point, Denton Co.,
Tex., Dec. 13. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years
old, and as you have so many little girls and boys to think of,
I thought I would write and tell you what I want you to bring
me. First, I would like a big doll with natural black hair and
a small doll with a cloak on. I want a few nice story books.
Also a breadboard, rolling pin and biscuit cutter. I wouldlike
to have a nice ring, or a small open-face watch, some nice candy
and nuts. Please do this for your little friend and admirer.
Caddo, Bryan Co., Indian
Territory, Dec. 12. -- Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write
and tell you what I would like to have for my Christmas. I want
a horn and a little toy wagon that I can haul my blocks in, some
apples, oranges, pecans, peanuts and peanut candy, and that's
all. I'll be a good boy, so be sure to come if you please, sir. - o o o - |
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Texarkana, Bowie Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a sleepy doll, a doll buggy,
a table, a set of dishes, a bed, a trunk, a stove, chairs, candy,
oranges, bananas, nuts and apples. I love Santa Claus. Good-by,
Texarkana, Bowie Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll buggy, a sleepy doll,
a table, a set of dishes, a bed, a trunk, a stove, chairs, candy,
oranges, bananas, nuts and apples. I love Santa Claus. He is
the sweetest and prettiest man I ever saw. Good-by,
Greenville, Hunt Co., Tex. -- Santa Claus:
Please bring me a Bible story and drum, candy, nuts and oranges.
I am 6 years old.
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 11.
-- Dear Santa: How are you getting along? I am glad that Christmas
is coming now, and I want you to bring me a nice pair of kid
gloves, some fairy tale books and a little stove, but bring me
the kid gloves if nothing else. Good-by.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll dressed like a baby, a little
cooking stove, a cradle to fit the doll and a tiddledy-winks
game. I hope you will fix me a Christmas tree this year. I am
6 years old and have been a good girl all year. Good-by, dear
Santa Claus.
Palmer, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me twelve roman candles, four
boxes of No. 12 shotgun cartridges, twenty cannon crackers, ten
skyrockets, a little bit of shot and powder anda fine pocketknife.
Your boy,
Palmer, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me four bunches of firecrackers,
four roman candles, two boxes of torpedoes, one box of 22-caliber
cartridges, three skyrockets, some cannon crackers and some pistol
caps. Your little boy,
Wylie, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: My little brother wants a horn, a ship, a company
of soldiers, a money bank, fireworks, a toy pistol with 5¢
worth of caps, and candy. I want a tricycle, a tool box, a printing
outfit, a real cow horn and a pistol with lots of caps, fireworks
and candy and some books. Yours truly,
Saginaw, Hot Spring Co., Ark., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I know you are imposed upon, but I am a
little Arkansas girl, 10 years old. My Texas brother has sent
papa The Dallas News for three years. I wish you would send me
just anything that you think would suit a little girl in Arkansas.
Now, I hope you will not forget me because I am in Arkansas.
So good-by. I must run to school. Your little friend that loves
you,
Hillsboro, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a hook and ladder and hose
cart, a toy cannon, three skyrockets, three roman candles, candy,
fruit and lots of nuts and a chimney to fit my little lamp. Your
little friend, P. S. -- Oh! yes, I forgot. Please send me two bunches of firecrackers.
Rusk, Cherokee Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa: I am Joe Guinn's little sister, 7 years old, and
please, sir, don't forget me. I am a good little girl. I want
a big doll with brown hair, a little bureau, a doll swing, a
doll hat to put on dolly's head, some nuts, oranges, candy, apples
and anything else you wish to bring me. We use heaters in our
house and you must come in at the door. Your little friend,
Rusk, Cherokee Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
My Dear Santa: I am a little boy 5 years old, and a good boy,
too. Please bring me an engine and three big passenger coaches,
a little ax, a little iron wagon, some nuts and fruit. Oh, yes,
Santa, bring me a little boy doll to ride in the coaches, and
a baggage car to carry the mail in. Your little friend,
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa: Please bring me a lot of nice things, some books
and nuts and good things to eat. I am in the fifth grade at school,
and am 11 years old. I will be good. Your best friend,
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little stove, a doll with
blue eyes and light hair, with a pink dress on, a little doll
swing, a story book and a doll piano and trunk. I got one Christmas
before last, but it woldn't hold all my doll's clothes. I am
8 years old. Your little friend, P. S. -- I forgot to tell you to bring me lots of things to eat.
Ladonia, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 6 years old. I help mother
do her work. I talked to you over the phone today, but I am afraid
you will forget what I want. Bring me a little iron, a doll that
goes to sleep, two fairy books, apples, oranges, candy, some
firecrackers and a little broom. Please bring Lucile a broom
too, as she needs one. I am in the second reader.
Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
13. -- Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a big doll,
a washstand and a piano? My sister wants a ring, and don't forget
my nephew. Please bring me some firecrackers. Don't forget me,
Santa. Your little girl,
Ladonia, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want some firecrackers, a little broom, a
fairy book, a dozen story books, a school bag and a ring. I lost
the ring you brought me last Christmas. I will keep this one
always, and I want a doll, candy, apples, oranges, nuts and a
little iron.
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a horn, a drum and something
to beat the drum, some candy, oranges, apples, firecrackers,
a little clown, wagon, some building blocks and a pistol and
caps. I will be a good little boy till after Christmas. I am
3 years old. Your little boy, P. S. -- Don't bring me any suits, for Aunt Sallie made me some, and bring my little friend Johnnie Booth lots of nice toys.
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: I love you so good, because you have always
been good to me. I will tell you what I want you to bring me
this Christmas. I want a big doll with long curly brown hair
and a diamond ring and a little doll bed that will close up and
open. I want you to bring my mama and papa something too, and
my little brother's nurse something. I will say good-bye to you
until next Christmas. Your dear little girl,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 10.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, a doll carriage
and a little bedroom set. My little sister Ruth wants a little
doll, a little bed, a little buggy, a real live little Chinese
boy about 3 years old, and a little stove. Goodbye, Santa Claus.
Your little friends,
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please send me some marbles, ten roman candles
and eighteen cannon crackers. Bring me a pair of blue leggins,
a magic lantern and bow and arrow. If you will bring me an express
wagon, I will be satisfied. Ever your most ardent admirer,
Valley Mills, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec.
13. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me some story books, some
candy, oranges, a whole lot of fireworks and a little steam engine.
My little brother wants a knife. Yours truly,
McKinney, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, a set of doll furniture,
a little doll trunk and some apples, oranges and candy. I am
a good little girl 5 years old.
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a velocipede, a soldier's outfit,
a drum and horn, so I can make all the noise I want to; a passenger
train that will run by steam, and last, but not least, a billy
goat and harness to drive to my little wagon. Be sure to leave
me some fireworks and some candy and nuts. I live on Eighth and
Cedar streets, and am 6 years old.
Commerce, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: As Christmas is almost here I will tell
you my wants. Please bring me a little fire wagon twenty-four
inches high, a suit of clothes to wear to school, a little blue
lantern, some roman candles, firecrackers, two skyrockets, two
nice book satchels, one for me and one for my sister, and a little
cup and saucer. I am 10 years old. Your little affectionate friend,
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 11.
-- Dear Santa Claus: You were so good to me last Christmas I
am going to write to you again. I want a new dress for my doll,
a comb and brush for her, a hat and a chair, too. She has light
hair and can wear blue. I would love to have some nuts if you
can pack them in. Don't let the reindeers get frightened at the
yellow flag. Your little friend,
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 11.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want two chairs, an orange, a doll that
goes to sleep, a jack in the box, a picture book, a horn, some
nuts, a wagon, a looking glass for my doll, a doll sofa, a saddle,
a bridle and a whip for my horse. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a wagon, some candy
and oranges, a cap, a pair of shoes, a horn, a hammer to crack
my nuts, and an airgun and bullets. And also bring my sister
a doll and some dishes and my little brother a rattle and a rubber
doll, and bring me some story books and some marbles. I am yours
truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a go-cart and a little bedstead
for my doll, and a Christmas tree. I am a little girl 6 years
old.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a nice doll that is a baby
and goes to sleep and a doll buggy. I am sick today and have
been for two or three days. Please don't forget the poor little
children at the Buckner Orphans' Home that have no papas nor
mamas. I must close. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: We are two little girls 7 and 4 years old.
Please bring us a doll buggy and a teaset apiece, a trunk for
May and a big stove for Margaret. If you bring these things we
will be good little girls.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a gun, a steam engine, a horn,
a nice story book and a cook book for mama and papa. My little
brother is 2 years old. He wants a big ball, a rocking chair
and a big wagon. His name is W. Hector Blaney Jr., and mine is
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little chair, some candy,
some apples, a drum, a new suit and some oranges, bananas and
nuts. I am 3 years old.
Dublin, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: As I am going to school and it keeps me so
busy trying to get my studies off that I can't get down town
to see the Christmas goods, I thought I had better write you
what I wish for Christmas. Please bring me an airgun and some
shot, four skyrockets, six bunches of firecrackers, six roman
candles and a little wagon and horse. Bring my little brother
a rattle that will make music. He is 2 months old, but awful
jolly. Don't forget my little uncle, Jimmie Bayd. He lives at
166 Caroline street, Dallas. I am 8 years old. Wish everybody
a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. So good night.
Comanche, Comanche Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa: You never have forgotten me, and be sure not to
this time. First bring me a doll that will go to sleep, a bicycle,
a little doll buggy and bed, some fruit of all kinds and some
nuts. Don't forget that I want a ring. Bring me everything that
you can get your hands on. Well, that is all I want. Bye-bye.
Yours truly,
Comanche, Comanche Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me an overcoat, an
airgun, a rocking chair and all the fruit and nuts that you have
to spare? Yours respectfully, P. S. -- Don't forget to bring me some fireworks.
Waco, McLennan Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: I will write you and tell you what I want for
Christmas. I want a popgun, a train that winds up and runs on
a track, some candy, two apples, a story book, a little tin sword,
some firecrackers, some nuts and fruit. I will be the best boy
in the world. Your loving friend,
Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
12. -- Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me a big doll,
a little churn, a little doll buggy, a little doll house, a little
doll dresser, a little cook stove, a little chair, a little ring
and a pretty story book. Bring little sister a pretty toy cat
and dog. I am a little girl 5 years old. Your loving little friend,
Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
12. -- Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me a little doll
with long hair, doll watch, a doll buggy, a little washstand,
a bottle of perfume, a pretty little ring, a kitchen cabinet
with lots of cooking vessels in it, shoes and stockings for my
big doll, a chair, some firecrackers and a pretty story book.
I am 7 years old. I want you to bring my little baby sister a
big rubber doll, a little horn, train and lots of pretty toys.
Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I have been a good little girl all this
year and I want you to send me a big doll dressed in long clothes
like a baby, a white bed for her, a little broom and a trunk.
My little sister wants a baby doll, too, a little broom, a trunk
and a story book.
Athens, Henderson Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 5 years old, and I want
a flag and a train that you wind up and it runs on a track, a
cannon, an air gun, thirty-two roman candles, six packs of firecrackers,
a little wooden horse, a little wagon that you can turn around,
a fire engine, some nuts and oranges and candy and bananas. That
is all. I will be a good boy till Christmas. Good-bye. Yours
truly,
Athens, Henderson Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want to have a nice time Christmas, so
I will ask you for a little doll. It is dressed in red and has
black hair. I think that is all. So Good-bye. Your friend,
Waco, McLennan Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please bring me a hoodlum wagon, a popgun with a bayonet
on it, a bugle and two packs of firecrackers. I will be a good
boy.
Naples, Morris Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a few roman candles and firecrackers,
a horn, a drum, a story book and lots of good things to eat.
Don't forget my little brother Pat and sister Mary. Pat says
he wants a horn. I'll be a good boy and put my clothes on quick
every morning. Mama says it takes me all day. Now, please bring
me what I've asked for. Your little friend,
Commerce, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
My Dear Good Old Santa Claus: As my brother has written you,
I will tell you my wants also. We will promise to hang our stockings
in a good place, where you will be sure to see them. Please bring
me a nice little story book and a nice doll that will go to sleep.
I have a very large one, but it is too big to play with. Bring
me a little stove, a little swing that my doll can swing in,
a nice china tea set, a doll bed, candies, nuts and oranges.
Also bring my little brother Leon a wagon and some pretty iron
toys, lots of candies, nuts, firecrackers, skyrockets and roman
candles, and don't forget mama and papa. I am 7 and Leon 5 years
old. Your good little friend, - o o o - |
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Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I see all the other children are writing
to you through The Dallas News, so we thought we had better write,
as it is so near Christmas. I want a doll dressed in green, a
horn, a real stove that you can cook on, and a doll hammock,
too. My brother Leppeaux wants a steam train, a tool chest, an
air gun and a horn. Be sure and go to see sister, who is with
my aunt in Travis County. Bring our baby brother something; he
was not here last Christmas. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa: Please send me a nice big doll, a little nigger doll,
a lawn swing and a little rubber pig; also send me, if you can
spare them, a piano, a camp chair, a cook stove and vessels,
and a little train of cars. I will thank you very much. Your
friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a good little boy 3 years old. I want
you to please bring me a little gun, so I can be a little soldier;
a little tricycle, also a little ironclad wagon, so I can bring
in mama's kindling for her. I get so lonesome sometimes I slip
off to our neighbor's, next door, but if you bring me all I ask
for I won't slip off any more till after Christmas. I want a
lot of other toys and a lot of nuts, fruits and candies, and
I want you to bring my sister an "Archirenia Board"
and some nice books. Your true little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear old Santa: I want a doll buggy, two packages of little firecrackers,
a doll straw hat, a little doll and two cream-colored silk handkerchiefs
with pink roses on each corner. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa: I want a dozen roman candles, a dozen skyrockets,
two whirligigs, a half dozen whistling bombs, a box of giant
firecrackers, eight packs of little firecrackers, two or three
games and about four or five books. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a little gocart, a stove, a pretty dress
for my doll, and a cap for her, too, and be sure and don't forget
my sister, Edith, and mama and papa. I am 8 years old. Your little
girl,
Granbury, Hood Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa: Please bring me a doll buggy, a little dresser and
wash stand, a little doll trunk and some chairs for my dolls,
and a story book, too. Your little friend,
Acton, Hood Co., .Tex., Dec. 13. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a pair of goats and a wagon tongue
to go on my wagon. My brother wants a fiddle and a steam engine,
and my other brother wants a hammer and a hatchet. All of us
want some fireworks, some apples and oranges, and my sister wants
some bananas. That is all. Good-by.
Archer City, Archer Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa Claus, Dallas, Tex.: We are two little sisters,
5 and 6 years old, and we have a little baby sister we call Jack.
We want you to bring us two dolls and doll buggies, a nice set
of dishes, two rings and bracelets. We don't want any big firecrackers,
because they might hurt someone. We like to have forgotten: bring
Jack a rubber doll.
Denton, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dearest Santa Claus: We are so glad that it is nearly time for
you to come again. We write to tell you that we are two little
boys aged 8 and 3 years, and that we will be in Terrell at Grandpa
Bass's this year. Please bring George a toy fiddle and horn,
and Sidney a nice knife. Don't forget papa, mama, grandma, grandpa,
my little cousins and my aunties. Bring us some candy and keep
some for yourself. Don't forget Fronie. With lots of love we
are your little boys.
Handley, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a saddle, bridle
and blanket, and oblige.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15, 126
Park Avenue -- Dear Santa Claus: I am 6 years old. Please bring
me an airgun, a triangle, a toolchest, six skyrockets, six roman
candles, six cannon crackers, six packages of firecrackers. Please
bring my little brother in Taylor, Tex., a rattle and rubber
doll. Bring all these in your bag on your back. Your little boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me skyrockets, firecrackers,
a little drum and lots of candy and nuts and don't forget my
little sister, Johnny. So good-by, dear old Santa.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me some fireworks, an airgun
and lots of candy and nuts, and I want a hammer and a bag full
of nails to drive. Don't forget where I live -- 116 Smith street.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a train, a horn, hook and ladder,
lots of candy, nuts, apples, oranges, firecrackers, pistol caps,
some skyrockets and some roman candles. Good-by.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a table, a doll bed, a jacket,
a pair of earrings, cup and saucer, lots of candy, nuts, apples
and oranges. Remember my three sisters. Good-by.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a game, Old Maid or Authors,
a story-book, some fruit and nuts. I will be a good girl. Bring
mama and papa something nice. Your loving child,
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
14. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a drum, a horn,
a nice story-book, a picture-book with six packages of firecrackers
and some roman candles. I will be a good boy.
Haskell, Haskell Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a cap pistol and caps, some firecrackers,
a cap gun, a house, stove, dresser, a horn and some candy, apples,
oranges and butternuts, a little trunk and a little bed. I am
8 years old.
Haskell, Haskell Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a cap pistol and caps, a train,
a little gun that shoots caps, apples, oranges, nuts and some
candy, a wagon, a horn, some firecrackers, a little house, a
little stove and a dresser. I am 5 years old.
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: As a great many other children are writing
and telling you what they want, I thought I would write and ask
you to bring me a large, jointed bisque doll. Now, this is all
I want, but I want it to be real nice. Your little friend,
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
14. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a cradle, a doll,
a doll chair, something nice to eat, three packages of firecrackers
and a plain gold ring. Your little friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 6 years old, and for my
Christmas I would love to have a magic lantern, a wagon, two
books, a nice sharp knife and lots of candy, nuts and fruit,
oranges preferred. I have no little sisters nor brothers to divide
with, so I do not think I have asked for too much. If possible,
I would like some firecrackers, roman candles and a popgun. Yours
sincerely,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a blackboard that you can make a
desk out of it, an airgun and some shot. I want the story of
"Black Beauty" and "Paul, the Train Boy,"
a knife, candy, nuts, oranges, bananas and any other thing you
will give me. Your friend,
Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Santa: I am 4 years old and you can ask mother if
I'm good. She said she would say yes. If I could see you I'd
give you a big hug. Santa, come to my house last and stay all
night. Please bring me lots of goodies, a sideboard, dresser,
doll cradle with a sleepy doll in it and a tea set, and if you
have enough go-carts bring my dollie Pearl one. I have a doll
buggy, but I can give it to my cousin, Mae Lynda. I am going
to pose for you Christmas eve at the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church and sing "Pack Away Your Frowns." Good-by. P. S. -- Bring me some roman candles, please.
Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., Tex., Dec.
12. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 6 years old. I want
you to bring me some roman candles, firecrackers, cannon crackers
and some big cannon crackers for Morris, my brother, and I want
some story books, some candy, fruits and nuts. Please send my
sister some nice things. She is in Kentucky at school. And, if
you please, bring my little baby brother something. Yours truly,
Kimball, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am Curtis's brother and am 6 years old. I
want you to bring me a little train, marbles, some of them the
big glass ones, hatchet, popgun, a little rake, hoe and spade.
Please bring little brother a rattler. I am
Kimball, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am 8 years old and I want you to bring me
a popgun, an airgun, a nigger-shooter, a hatchet, a little ax,
a spade, a hoe and a rake. That's all. Good-by,
Alvarado, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa: I am a little brown-eyed, curly-headed girl, 4
1/2
years old, and I want you to please bring me a story book with
pretty stories and nice pictures, a doll buggy, a doll with golden
hair and blue eyes, a little bale of cotton, a toy rat that will
run over the floor and an automobile, too, if you have any. I
am your little friend,
Alvarado, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 6 years old, and as Christmas
is most here I am going to tell you just what I want. Please
bring me a nice story book, a pretty doll with brown hair that
I can comb, a safe with a set of dishes in it, also knives, forks
and spoons, one pack of firecrackers, one dozen roman candles,
one-half dozen skyrockets, candy, nuts, oranges and bananas.
I guess that will do. Yours truly,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: We are two little cousins and we are
going to tell you what we want you to bring us. I (Laurence)
want a little Mexican burro, a bicycle, a saddle and a whole
lot of fireworks and candies. I (Lee) want a little pony, a wagon,
a set of harness and a whole lot of candies and fireworks. Now,
old Santa Claus, don't forget us. Your little boys,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, a buggy, a story
book and all kinds of nuts.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a gun, a drum, a sword, a soldier
suit, a horn and a hoodlum wagon and please don't forget to leave
a large Christmas tree for sister and me. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I can hardly wait for the time to come when
you will bring me so many pretty things. You need not bring me
a doll, as I have a large one I got for my birthday, but bring
me a trunk full of clothes for my doll and a whole lot of furniture,
and be sure and bring mother and me some fireworks. Your friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Clause. Please bring me a doll and a little tin
bed, a set of dishes, a little iron chair, a book, a little trunk
and a lot of nuts, candy, bananas and oranges and anything else
you want to bring me. Bring my little brother Joel a horn, a
big rag doll, a drum, a jack-in-the-box, a tin wagon and lots
of candy, bananas, oranges and nuts. Your little friend,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please send me one pistol, eight boxes of caps,
one magic lantern, drum, horn, roman candles, skyrockets. I will
try and be a good boy. I am 6 years old. Your friend,
Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: All I want is a watch, watch pin in plush box, velvet
lined. I am a little girl 6 years old.
Milford, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: I've been good ever since the 1st of December.
I want a doll that goes to sleep and has brown hair with a little
pink dress and cap and a doll buggy with a little pink parasol
on it, some nuts, oranges, candy, bananas and anything else you've
got to eat. Bring Ross a popgun and Leslie Vann a little stove.
Don't give Leslie Vann a pin-cushion, for I am going to make
her one. I am 5 years old. Your little sweetheart. P. S. -- Please don't get my doll buggy smutty.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: I have been a good girl this year and studied
my lessons hard, and have not had to stay in once. I want you
to bring me a writing desk, book satchel, stove, cupboard, table,
quilts, pillows, pillow slips, slate, pencil, a nice doll all
dressed up pretty. And Santa Claus, my little sister, Freddy,
wants a prettily dressed doll, washstand, irons, broom, dresser
and lots of candy and nuts, and bring my baby sister, Isabella,
a great big Bopeep doll, with shoes and stockings on.
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I am 8 years old and I want a pretty doll, her hair
long, and I want her to go to sleep. I know you are very fat
and I don't think you can get through our chimney, it is so very
small, and I don't think you can get to my stocking, but come
down the fireplace and you will see mine. Be sure you get to
my sister. Her name is Elsie Peck. You must not be scared of
me, Santa Claus, I will not peck you. I want a skyrocket and
firecrackers, a slate, a Third Reader and a ball. I am not a
tomboy, but I like fireworks. Wait a minute! I want some candy
and nuts and other things beside. I also want a picture book.
Goodby, Santa Claus. Your friend,
Ferris, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 11. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send Sister Ruby for a Christmas present
a rubber doll and a little doll wagon, two bicycles that will
wind up; and please send me a pretty box for the parlor table
and a little stove that I can make a fire in and cook on. Goodby,
dear old Santa Claus. Ruby is 2 years old and I am 8 years old.
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 10.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: We are two little boys, 5 and 3 years
old. We want you to bring us a plover gun, caps, box of tools,
suit of clothes for each, some stockings, a wheel for each, a
pair of tan boottees, oranges, apples, bananas, candy, nuts,
a little Noah's ark with some animals, a horse cart and hook
and ladder wagon. Well, we have got a little sister 17 months
old, and we want you to bring her something. She is a good little
girl and has got big blue eyes. Her stocking is so small it won't
hold enough, so we will hang mama's up for her. Well, we will
be good boys.
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 5 years old, and I want you
to remember me, as I have been good. I want a long train. I want
a little bear that will beat the band by himself. I also want
some roman candles, firecrackers, a toolbox, a drum with a stick,
some candies and fruits. Your good little friend,
Greenville, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want three books. One is "Through
the Looking Glass," another is "Anderson's Fairy Tales,"
and the other is "Alice in Wonderland." I want a little
engine that runs with alcohol, not a train engine, and some fireworks.
I am 8 years old.
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 14. -- My
Dear Santa: I am a little girl 5 years old. I am sick in bed
with diphtheria, and I want you to be extra good to me this year
and send me a good big piano, a drum, a doll and a kitchen set
made of tin. Do not forget my papa, mama and my three aunts.
My brother Edwin has been sick, too, but he is up now and almost
well. He is 8 years old and wants you to bring him a bicycle
for taking his medicine so good while he was sick. Please, dear
Santa, do not forget our brother Rudolph. He is in St. Louis
at school. We want him to have extra nice things. Please have
this letter printed in The News so he can see it. With lots of
love to you, dear Santa, I am your loving little girl.
Ferris, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a little train that winds up and runs,
some more toys, two oranges, two apples and some nuts and candy.
If you think I ought to have them give me four roman candles
and three skyrockets, and I'll be a good boy.
Forney, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
I am a little girl 7 years old. I want you to bring me a black-beard,
a real bisque doll, a doll swing, a whole string of bananas and
a whole heap of goodies, and you will oblige your little friend,
Roxton, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: I hope I have been a good little girl since
I wrote you last. Now, will you please bring me a doll go-cart,
a doll, a little ice cream freezer and a book? Do not forget
the little orphans. Please bring papa something. Your little
girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a patrol wagon on Christmas
day. My little sister wants a piano, a doll buggy, a doll swing
and some books. I want the "Giant Story Book." Santa,
don't forget me.
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Good Old Santa: Please bring me a watch chain, a turquoise
ring, a collarette, a point lace handkerchief, a diamond ring,
a nice center table, a pretty album and lots of other things,
just anything. Your little friend,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I hope you will bring me a pretty doll with
curly hair, a bicycle some goods to make my doll some dresses
-- pink, white, red, blue and yellow -- some ribbons of each
color to go with the dress, and a set of doll furniture. Please
bring my little brother something, too. I love you very much.
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a boy doll, riding on a
horse, a little horn, a little stable with some little horses
in it, a little cart and a little train, a little whip, a little
dog, some little cattle, a jumping-jack and a little racetrack.
We are going to hang our stocking up.
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll, a doll trunk, a little stove,
a safe, a table, a set of dishes and everything you have got.
I'll be a good little girl. I am 8 years old. Your little girl,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Be sure to bring me a wagon, a gun, a horn,
some candy, oranges and nuts. I am 4 years old. Your little boy,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll, a doll buggy and some goodest
candy. Be sure to bring them. I am 2 years old. Your goodest
baby.
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a doll, a set of
dishes, some candy, some oranges, nuts and everything good. I
want a doll trunk, too. I am 8 years old. Your little good girl,
Plano, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a good football, some
skyrockets and firecrackers, a fire engine and a horse on rollers.
My sister Madge wants a doll, some dishes, a cook stove and vessels
and a pretty picture book. Little baby Ruth wants a doll, a cook
stove, a little dresser, a doll bed and cradle. We all three
want lots of apples, oranges, bananas, nuts and candy made in
pretty shapes. Your good little boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a big doll, a buggy for her,
a pretty book, a game, a first reader, a rag doll, a handkerchief
box and six handkerchiefs. Your little friend,
Kaufman, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa Claus: As it is so near Christmas I think it is
time now for us all to be writing to you. I will tell you what
I would like to have. First, a little stove, I am just crazy
for one, a nice book, and some games would be so nice. Of course,
you never forget to bring us all nice candies, fruits, etc. Good-by,
dear Santa Claus. Your little friend,
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a set of dishes, a safe and a doll.
Maude wants a dresser, doll and dishes.
Farmersville, Collin Co., Tex., Dec.
14. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a train with three coaches,
one story book, a drum and a battleship. Please bring for Totsie
one doll bed, a doll buggy and a nice doll that goes to sleep.
Bring Gazelle one doll that goes to sleep, smaller than Totsie's
doll, a doll buggy and a doll cradle that folds up. Please send
us all some nuts, apples, candy and bananas. I am 8 years old,
Totsie is 6 and Gazelle is 4. Wishing you a safe journey and
that you will not break or lose any of the presents, I am very
respectfully,
Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 14. -- My Dear Old Santa Claus: Don't forget to leave a gun and goat
with long hair, Dear Santa Claus, don't forget little
sister, who is so sweet; Here's to the pas and the mas, P. S. -- I'm not an old-timer.
Colbert (Bryan Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 14. -- Dear Santa Claus: I will write you a letter to tell
you what I want you to bring me, brother Leslie and little sister
May. I want a little train with a cowcatcher and so does Leslie,
and baby May wants a silver bracelet. My big brother, Lee, sells
The News, and he thinks he is too big to write to Dear Santa
Claus. We send our love to you.
Perry, Falls Co., Tex., Dec. 13. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a set of dishes, some hair ribbon,
a bracelet, a ring, a doll that has brown hair and can go to
sleep, a story book, some nuts of all kinds, two oranges, two
apples, three packages of firecrackers, four roman candles. If
you will bring me all of these I will be good all the time. Your
little girl, Oh, yes, I forget to tell you, we will be at Waco this year and we want you to put the things on the tree for us and be there to call off the things for us Christmas morning, at Waco, 316 Sherman street.
Abilene, Taylor Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Old Santa: I want you to bring me a jacket, a game, some
scissors and a lunch basket and some hair ribbon, apples, oranges,
nuts, roman candles, firecrackers, skyrockets, etc.
Abilene, Taylor Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: As Christmas is nearly here I thought it
best to write and tell you what I wanted. Please bring me a little
train that runs all over the house if you wind it up, some caps
to shoot in my cap pistol, a large soft rubber ball, a slate,
lots of roman candles, firecrackers and skyrockets. Your little
boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a washstand, dresser, also
a doll bed if it doesn't cost too much and I want you to bring
mama a diamond ring and a pair of kid gloves. Yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: As I did not get to write you last year I thought
I would write you and tell you that I want a bicycle, "Gulliver's
Travels," "All Around the World" (the book), a
cap pistol with twelve boxes of caps, two oranges, every kind
of nuts and candy, six packs of firecrackers and a magic lantern.
I am 8 years old now. That will be all till next Christmas. Your
little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a book of Mother Goose, an airgun,
a box of candy, nuts, firecrackers and a big battleship. Your
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Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I want for Christmas a desk, a jumping jack, a dress,
a pair of shoes and stockings for my doll, a gold brooch, some
fireworks, fruit, candy and nuts. From your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I want for Christmas a doll buggy, a jumping jack, a fur,
a dress and a pair of shoes and stockings for my doll, a blackboard,
some fireworks, fruits and candy. From your little girl,
Lindale, Smith Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a nice book to read. I have three brothers
and one sister and don't forget them. Also bring me some firecrackers,
roman candles, oranges, candies and nuts.
Armour, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- We are two little boys 6 and 8 years old. We want an air gun
apiece, some skyrockets, roman candles, oranges, nuts and apples.
We will be good boys if you will come. Your friends,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa: Please bring me a stove, a doll, bath tub, a castle
and bring mama, papa and Maymee something nice. Bring me some
candy, nuts and fruit. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a set of dishes, a doll, a
white doll bed, a buggy, a tin horn and some fireworks. Your
little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 4 years old. I live at 459
San Jacinto street. I want a doll, a go-cart and a piano. My
cousin, Sam McIlhenny, wants a white bull dog, so please try
and bring it. Good-by.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am 7 years old and I live at 459 San Jacinto
street, so don't forget the number. I want a train, a trolley
car, either a winter or summer car, and be sure it has seats
in it, fire engine and a magic lantern, if you can spare it.
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa: Please bring me a cannon, a polo game and pants,
some magic lantern pictures. I would like to have some cloth
to make a tent with, a tread wagon, a game, a butcher shop, some
nuts and candy. Your friend,
Grapevine, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me an air gun, a steamboat
-- a sure enough one -- some candy, nuts, apples, oranges, a
book, a nickel's worth of caps and some firecrackers. I will
close. Good-by, Santa Claus. Yours truly,
Lancaster, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an automobile, some fireworks,
a gun, a streetcar, a nice story book and anything else you would
like to bring me, but don't forget to bring some nice fruit,
candy and nuts. Your little friend,
Armour, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a little set of dishes,
a story book, some roman candles and some oranges and apples.
You are a very good old Santa. I will shut my eyes tight and
go to bed at 8 o'clock. Bye-bye until Christmas. Your little
friend,
Armour, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 10 years of age and I
thought I would write you a letter. I want you to bring me a
big wax doll two feet long, a nice story book, some fancy candy
balls, one sky rocket and a nice drinking mug. That is all. Bye-bye,
good Santa Claus, till Christmas night.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: All I want this Christmas is some books and
some games. I would like a crown combination board with twenty
games and a doll. Don't send me any fireworks. Papa will have
plenty of them. I am a good girl sometimes. Yours lovingly,
Armour, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little set of toy dishes,
some nuts, candy, apples, oranges, some roman candles, a story
book, a ring and a doll. You are an awful good old Santa Claus.
If you will come I will go to bed at 8 o'clock and shut my eyes
tight. I am 11 years old. Bye-bye until Christmas, your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a Winchester. Please don't
cheat others. Bring me a trunk, a set of tools, twenty roman
candles, four packages of firecrackers, bullets with my gun,
all kinds of apples and oranges, a story book, a checker board
and a school satchel.
Lancaster, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl not quite 3 years old
and I would be glad if you would bring me a doll baby, a little
trunk full of clothes for her, some little slippers on my baby,
a little red chair for her to sit in, a set of dishes, little
table for her to eat on, plenty of fruit and candy, and Santa,
put in plenty of bananas, for I do love them so good. Your little
friend,
Lancaster, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a little girl 4 years old and would
like for you to please bring a big doll with blue eyes and dark
hair, a doll bed, a rocking chair, plenty of nice fruit and candy
and anything else nice that you would like to bring me. Lots
of love to you, dear, good, sweet Santa. Your little friend,
Temple, Bell Co., Tex., Dec. 14. -- I
thought I would write a little letter to you, [to] let you know
what I want for Christmas. I want a little steam engine and a
train you can wind up and will run on a track, a book named "Eugene
Fields' Poems" and a pocket knife with four blades. Now
I will close, wishing you a merry Christmas. Your loving boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl just 8 years old. I always
try to be good. I will you what I want. I want a doll, bed, chair
and dresser. If it is not too much, I want a book for a little
girl of 8 and a game, and if you don't mind, I want a doll hat
and some candy. I guess you know I want the pink doll at the
bazar. Your loving little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Old Santa: We want you to bring us heaps of oranges, peanuts,
stick candy, jelly beans. I'm Nell and want a sleepy doll and
a doll piano. Bring me, John, a gun that shoots real bullets,
a candy school teacher, not a real one. Marian, Steve and Will
want tin horns. Bring Alice, Estelle and Hermina doll buggies
with parasols. John is 5 and Nell is 6. We have both been good.
Your little friends, P. S. -- Don't forget little Anna B. She wants a pair of little shoes.
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am 5 years old and about as good as most
boys of my age. Will you please come to see me and bring a pair
of billy goats hitched to a red wagon, a pair of leggings, an
air gun, a cap pistol, a jumping jack, a rocking horse and just
lots and lots of candy, oranges, nuts and fireworks. My brother,
Goulding, is older than I am and he doesn't want anything but
the earth and a part of Texas. My little sister, Bessie, is 3
years old and of course she just wants dolls and such things.
Please bring my mama a cook.
Paris, Lamar Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I want a doll buggy and rocker, a set of dishes and a
stove.
Lindale, Smith Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I want you to bring me something nice. Bring me a bunch
of firecrackers. Your friend,
Waco, McLennan Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa: I want a fire engine, a hook and ladder, a hosecart
and hose. You know me.
Taylor, Williamson Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa: Please bring me a doll, a doll chair, a ring,
a table and three chairs and a doll piano. Good-by,
Naples, Morris Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little horn, a doll trunk,
a great big doll, a little wagon and some fancy candy.
Abilene, Taylor Co., Tex., Dec. 11. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a book, a flag, a gun,
a lot of candy and pecans and lots of butternuts. Good-by. Your
little boy,
Taylor, Williamson Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa: I want you to please bring me a ball, a drum,
a bugle, a horse and wagon, a little streetcar and some A B C
blocks. Good-by.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a buck and saw, hook and ladder,
shoes and stockings and lots of candies. I am 5 years old.
Cooper, Delta Co., Tex., Dec. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a doll, a doll buggy, a story
book, some nuts, candy and fruit and a whole lot of other things
if you have them to spare. Good-by,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a Christmas tree, hobby horse,
a ball like Alice's, a book, a billy goat, a donkey and an engine.
This is all I want, so good-by.
Belton, Bell Co., Tex., Dec. 13. -- My
Dear Santa Claus: I will tell you what I want. I want a picture
book, some nuts, candy, oranges, a pair of garters, a little
brown hat, a bat and ball to play with, some firecrackers, roman
candle and a wagon to play with. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: This is my fourth Christmas on earth I will
see and I could not think of anything better than that you would
come yourself and bring peace on earth and for us little children
what you think best. A loving child,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa: Please bring me a bicycle, nuts, candy, fruits
and a heart with your name on it and a writing desk and a Bible.
I am 9 years old. Bring me a pair of kid gloves. I live at 39
Twelfth street, Oak Cliff. Your friend,
Whitesboro, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, a ring, a china
closet for my dishes, a doll folding bed, a stove, a pair of
gloves and some candy, fruit and nuts. Bring my little brothers
something nice, too. Your friend,
Naples, Morris Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me some roman candles and
firecrackers, a toy pistol and some caps, a picture book, some
apples, oranges fancy candy, a pair of little horses hitched
to a dray wagon and a little horn.
Naples, Morris Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, a little cradle, a
doll trunk and a little ring with an opal set. I wish you would
bring Jewell a doll and a little ring with an amethyst set. Jewell
is my little baby sister and the sweetest baby you ever saw.
Cooper, Delta Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please bring me a velocipede (leave it on the front porch
if you can't get it down the chimney), a drum, a train, some
candy and oranges and firecrackers. Bring little brother Ray
a rattle and rubber doll. Your little friend,
Belton, Bell Co., Tex., Dec. 13. -- My
Dear Santa Claus: I will tell you what I want Christmas. I want
a pair of kid gloves, a pair blue garters, puff combs, a pair
of mittens and anything you want to bring me. I want some firecrackers
and roman candles and some nuts and candy. Your friend,
Alvarado, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Will you bring me a trunk, a pair of leggings,
a mackintosh, a ring, some fancy candy, fruit and nuts, a girl's
bicycle, and lots of fireworks. You will soon be here, and I
will be so glad and will try to be a good girl. Your friend,
Daingerfield, Morris Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an orange, a cocoanut,
bananas and candy; also a tin horn, a passenger and freight train,
about two dozen roman candles and skyrockets, a knife, some firecrackers
and a drum. I'll try to be a good boy until next Christmas. Lovingly,
Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
14. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 9 years old and I
have tried to be a good girl all this year. Please bring me a
doll, a teaset, a muff and collarette and plenty of good things
to eat. I have a baby sister, Pearl. Please bring her something
nice. Remember me always as your little friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a doll. You have
not brought me [one] for two years and I want one. Sister got
one on her birthday, so I have none. Bring me a doll, doll trunk,
a Bible, a bicycle, some candy, nuts and fruit. Santa, I don't
want to be greedy this year, so I will close. Your friend,
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write you a few lines
so as to let you know what I wanted for Christmas. I want a nice
story book and a set of dishes. My little sister Katherine wants
a doll and doll buggy and a set of dishes. My little brother
Willie wants a rubber rattle. I am 8 years old. Your loving friend,
Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
14. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a baby girl just 14 months' old.
Please bring me a rubber doll, because my sister won't let me
have her's; a toy dog, as our little dog bites me when I hug
him, and a little stove that won't burn my fingers. Please don't
forget my sisters and brothers. I also want some candy and apples.
Your baby friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 6 years old, but like
to play dolls yet, and I have every kind of doll except a Chinaman,
so please don't forget it. I also want a set of dishes, a jumping
jack, a wheel and a little stove. Now this is a long list, but
a boy like me wants a whole lot. Good-by. P. S. -- Please don't forget papa, mama, sister and brother.
Austin, Travis Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a steam engine, a patrol wagon,
an iron train with some cars to it, a little writing desk, a
hand organ, an air gun and some bullets, a big bugle, a great
many nuts and oranges, a sword, a suit of war clothes and a little
pair of boots, a belt, a drum, an ax, a spade, a rake and a hoe.
If you will bring these things I will be a good boy next year.
Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
My Darling Santa Claus: Will you be kind enough to bring me a
set of furs, a little wash set, an ice cream (a small one, you
know.) and anything else you can. My sister Sallie wants a ring,
a trunk, "Phronsie Pepper" and "Polly Pepper."
My sister Emma wants a ring, "Alice of Old Vincennes"
and "Quisante." We will be so much obliged to you.
Ever your loving friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
My Dear Santa Claus: By means of the dearest of papers, The Dallas
News, I have the pleasure of writing to you. Please bring me
an express wagon, a shooting gallery, a whole lot of other things
and fill my stocking. My baby brother, John, wants a doll, a
doll go-cart, an automobile. Please also fill his stocking and
bring him anything else you can. With lots of love, I am your
true friend, P. S. -- Nell wants a fur for her neck, "In the Palace of the King," "Eleanor," a pocketbook and piles of other things.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would send me a nice deck, a doll,
a doll trunk, a doll bed, a fascinator, a horn, some fruit, some
candy and nuts. I don't want any dishes, as little sister and
I saved our last year dishes. If this is not too much I hope
you will send them to me and I will thank you ever so much. I
have a dear little sister named Dixie, who is just 7 years old
and she can't write good. She wants you to send her a doll, some
doll clothes, a doll trunk, a doll bed, a little rocking chair,
some fruit, some candy and nuts. We both would like you to send
mama and papa something and we will both thank you ever so much.
Your little friend,
Goldthwaite, Mills Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a velocipede, a drum, a
horn, a scrap book, nuts, candies and fruit. Your little boy,
Goldthwaite, Mills Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a curly-headed doll that
goes to sleep, a set of dishes, a scrap book, nuts and candy,
and bring little Bazle a rattle and a turtle. Your little girl,
Burleson, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: Will you please bring me some fireworks,
candy, apples, oranges and a skyrocket? Bring my little brother
a negro doll. I am 9 years old. Good-by. I will be a good boy.
Clifton, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a drum, a horn,
a First Reader, firecrackers, a story book and some bananas.
Don't forget my stocking. It will be behind the door. I am 7
years old. Your little friend,
Ladonia, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 9 years old. Please bring
me a little doll buggy, a doll bed, a stove, a shell dresser,
apples, oranges, bananas, candy and nuts. I have a little brother
3[?] years old. Bring him a sack of marbles. I will close. Your
little friend,
Austin, Travis Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: Don't think I am greedy, but please bring me
what I ask for. I want a little doll head for a doll four inches
wide, a tricycle and a lot of candy, nuts and fruits, and some
firecrackers. I am 4 years old. Sister wrote this letter for
me.
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
14. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a doll, go-cart
and jumper and a game that you would like the best for an 8-year-old
girl; also two packages of firecrackers and all kinds of fruits.
I am very fond of white grapes. I am a little girl. Good-by.
Your dear friend,
Greenville, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a wagon, a magic lantern,
twelve roman candles, ten packs of firecrackers, candies, apples,
nuts and oranges and a conductor's lantern. I will be much obliged
to you if you won't forget me. Thanking you for your kindness
all the time, I am lovingly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a pretty little boy about 14
or 15 years old, brown curly hair, brown eyes and light complexion.
If you can not bring him down the chimney just leave him outside
the door and I will met (sic) him on Christmas morning. Please
bring my little sister Emilie a sleepy doll. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a magic lantern, a toolchest,
some books, a battleship -- I want Admiral Dewey's ship -- building
blocks, a fish pond game, a false face for myself and one for
a little friend. Please don't forget to bring lots of candy,
nuts and oranges, and don't forget the poor children. Your little
friend,
Clarksville, Red River Co., Tex., Dec.
14. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a little girl 6 years old,
and I wish you would bring me a buggy, a dollie, a set of dishes
and a table. My little brother Lewis wants a little drum, a fire
engine and a saw and buck. He is 4 years old. Don't forget baby
Jack, either. Sister reads The Dallas News every day and we like
it very much. Your little friend,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Good Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a drum, a horn,
a big train that winds up, some candy, nuts and oranges? Please
bring sister something nice, and don't forget to carry all the
little poor children something. I am 6 years old and if you have
anything else that you think a little boy my age would like,
please leave it for me. I will be a good boy and mind mama. Your
little friend,
Mount Calm, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 9 years old and have
two little sisters. Lucille is 7 and Pauline is 4. We are expecting
you to visit us, and hope you will not disappoint us. We want
a tricycle, a lawn swing, a sure-nuff cooking stove and a doll
trunk. Pauline wants a doll as big as she is and lots of candy
and fruit. Please bring these, and we will promise to be good
little girls,
Alvarado, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa: I hope you will not forget to bring me lots of
things. A set of little dishes, a dollie, tub and washboard,
a train, a drum, ship, airgun, some candy, nuts and apples. Oh,
yes, and some wax. Please don't forget my little brother. He
wants plenty of something to eat, a little engine and a little
drum. He is just my age and we are 3 years old. Be sure and bring
me a jumping jack, for I am a crackerjack.
Argyle, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: We are two little boys and a little girl. We
want you to bring us lots of candies, nuts, bananas and oranges,
a school box and key and lots of fireworks. My little sister
wants a soft rubber ball with a string to it. Me and my little
brother want a pocketknife apiece. Anything nice you want to
bring us we would appreciate. Your little friends,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me a bicycle, some fireworks,
a book or two, a nice size lock box, a toy sword, not sharp,
if you choose to bring it, I would be mighty glad to get it;
about thirty boxes of pistol caps and a nice large bugle and
a little watch and chain. Bring Mable and Will all they want,
and if you have a stick with a horse's head on it please bring
it to your little friend,
Garrett, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Carl wants a little rocking-horse, a little
wagon and all kinds of candies and fruits. Lewis wants a pistol
and a little bicycle and all kinds of candies and fruits. Charlie
wants an airgun and two pounds of shot, a horn and all kinds
of fruit and candies. Mabel wants a doll and a doll buggy, a
nice little cap for her doll, a teaset, a doll swing, a doll
bed and all kinds of fruits and candies. Your dear friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
My Dear Santa Claus: Other little children are telling you what
to bring them Christmas, and I am going to write to you, too.
I want a tricycle and a train -- a people's train and the other
kind, too. You know what else I want. I don't want to name too
many things, because you might think me greedy. I will be in
Caldwell Christmas. If you bring me these things I will be such
a good little boy and mind Bro. Leslie and daughter. Your little
friend,
Austin, Travis Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: Don't think I am greedy, but please bring me
what I want. I want a little trunk to keep my things in, a head
for a doll, four and a half inches wide, for that doll you brought
me a long time ago, Millie; two or three story-books and some
games -- that is all. I am 11 years old. Write to me and tell
me if you will bring me what I want. I want some nuts, candy
and fruit and two or three bunches of firecrackers. I am your
friend,
McKinney, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: I am late in writing to you, but I hope
it is all right. I am a little girl 9 years old, but I do not
want very much. Please bring me a nice large doll and a nice
little buggy for her, and a nice set of dishes, the largest you
have for little girls, so when I have a tea party they will hold
lots of nice things. If you will bring me these three things
I won't be mad with you if you don't bring me any candy, apples
and other fruit like you do every Christmas. Bring my papa and
mama something nice. My brother and sister will write to you
for what they want. Please don't forget the little storm sufferers
and give them lots and lots of nice, warm clothes and good things.
Your loving little friend,
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a little boy 9 years old. I have
a brother 5 years old and a little sister 7 months old. I want
you to bring us all something. We will go to bed at 8 o'clock
and shut our eyes tight and won't peep at you because mama said
you would not leave anything if we did. Bring me a suit of clothes
to wear to school, a football, marbles, an airgun, tools for
carpenters and a game that you play on a big board and they make
you go home. I forgot the name. Bring brother a lot of nice things,
and bring little sister some soft candy, because she hasn't got
but two teeth; a rattler, a ball and a doll. This is all. Don't
forget us. I live at 1511 West Eighth avenue. By-by, Santa Claus. - o o o - |
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Jefferson, Marion Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little doll, a set of
doll furniture, a game and a doll piano. Your friend,
Jefferson, Marion Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, doll buggy, a game
and some fruit. I am 9 years old. Baby Rose says she wants Santa
Clous to bring her a purty doll. She is only 2 years old. We
have the wagon yet that you brought us last Christmas, but it
has been broken a few times. I have been a good girl and if you
will bring me these things I will think you are nice. Your truly,
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Santa Claus: When I wrote to you last Christmas I
was living in Brownwood, but this Christmas I am in San Angelo.
I have been a good girl. I would like you to bring me a large
doll, a parlor doll chair, a safe and a large tea set, and don't
forget to bring mama and little sister something. Yours,
Denton, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Mr. Santa: I will tell you first what my little 2-year-old
sister wants. She wants a little china doll, a horn, an ice wagon
and candy, oranges and things like that. I have a brother and
he wants a rockinghorse, a jumpingjack, and an electrical train.
I want a large doll, a doll buggy, a set of dishes and sideboard,
a pair of pretty black shoes, a gocart, bananas, apples, oranges
and anything else that you think a 9-year-old can have. Be sure
to bring more to the poor and make them happy and don't forget
mama and papa and big brother. Your little girl,
Howe, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write and tell you what I
want you to bring me. I am a little boy 7 years old. I have been
tending to little sister while mama does the work. I want you
to bring me a little toy gun, a little money bank and a lot of
good things to eat. Bring my little brother, 5 years old, the
same that you bring to me, and bring my little sister, 3 years
old, a wax doll and a buggy, if you have any. Bring my little
sister, 6 months old, a little rubber doll. I live at sectionhouse
No. 50, north of Howe. Your little friend,
Knob, San Saba Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I (John) want a fire engine and a hook and
ladder, three roman candles, a pack of torpedoes, a pony cart,
two brown horses, a toy rooster, a hen that can cackle, a toy
watch, a book, a clown doll that can squeak and candies, apples
and oranges. I am 7 years old. Billie wants an Olympia flagship,
five roman candles, five packs of firecrackers, two packs of
torpedoes, a fire-engine, a hook and ladder, a toy watch, two
white standing collars, two white horses, a trumpet, a book and
lots of candy, apples and oranges. I am 10 years old. I (Ruth)
want a high chair for my doll, a doll trunk, a book, two dolls,
one jointed doll, with black hair and eyes, that will go to sleep,
and one long doll with yellow hair; a mug, a basket of flowers,
a tea set, with spoons in it, and candy, apples and oranges.
Santa, will you please leave our presents at the Christmas tree
at Knob, for we will be there. Good-by until Christmas. Your
little friends,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl just 10 years old. I am
trying to be a good little girl all the time, and I wish you
would bring me some presents. I would like a doll bed for my
doll's house, a nice book, a game, two doll chairs, a doll dresser,
the doll with the pretty face at the bazar, a doll hat, some
firecrackers, apples, oranges and candy. Your loving friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a pretty gocart, a doll to
ride in it, a little hammock for her to sleep in and a "Father
Goose" story book. Sister Eve was 1 year old the day before
yesterday, and she wants a rattle, a baby doll and a bed. I am
a little girl 8 years old and go to school every day and have
been awful good.
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Santa Claus: I want a bear, a horse, a nice large train with
three boxcars and some cattle cars, a little chair, a small elephant
to fit in the cars, a few cattle, two toy brakemen that can stand
alone, a nice doll, a little wagon with two horses that can pull
it, two little baskets, one for George and one for me, a little
ship, a bugle that I can blow, a little bell and some perfume.
Your little boy,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll bureau and washstand, folding
bed, a wardrobe, a few doll chairs, a little toy clock, a basket,
a story book, a picture book, two machines, one for George and
one for me, some pretty pins and a pair of scissors that will
cut. You can put them in a workbox with a thimble, beeswax and
thread and needles. I want a large enough table for three to
eat on nicely, and Santa Claus, please bring a lock box. Your
little girl,
Arlington Heights, Tarrant Co., Tex.,
Dec. 15. -- My Dear Uncle Santa Claus: I am going to be a good
girl. I want a little doll with a whole lot of dresses, a satchel
for my school books, some games, some toys that you wind up and
they will run, and some books, and please fill my stockings with
nuts and goodies. I wrote you a letter last year to The Dallas
News and they published it. Please excuse my poor writing as
I am sick and writing in bed. Your loving little girl,
Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
14. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll dresser with drawers in
it; a nice go-cart and doll with a nice bed. That is all.
Mexia, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: This Christmas I want a girl doll, a
man doll and a boy, a little dinner-bell, a little knife and
fork for myself, a doll chair and some English walnuts. I want
my girl doll to have a blue organdie dress. I want some roman
candles, some oranges, apples and bananas. Your friend, - o o o - |
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Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 3 years old. Please
bring me a doll buggy a bicycle, a set of dishes, a doll big
as me, and a ribbon for my kitty's neck. I live in West End.
Your little girl,
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I thought it was getting time for me to
write to you and tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a
little doll buggy and a little doll, so I can roll it in my little
buggy, a little doll trunk so I can put all of my little doll
clothes in it, some candy, nuts, apples, oranges and bananas.
I will close.
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I thought it was getting time for me to
write and tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a little
doll, a doll trunk, some little tin dishes so I can cook for
my little doll and myself, a little stove, a little doll bed,
so that I can put my little doll to sleep, some candy, oranges,
nuts and apples and some bananas, too. I will close.
Kopperl, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: So many children are writing to you that I
am afraid you will forget a little ranch girl if I do not remind
you that you saw me last year. I would like a dollhouse, if you
have any big ones, a doll that opens and shuts her blue eyes,
a pencil and a box of paper. Bring little Floy a rag doll and
a set of furniture, and please don't forget brother and mother
and Dadle. Your best friend,
Garrett, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa: We are four little sisters. Daisy would like a doll
and doll buggy. Burta a stove and doll, Irene a doll and tea
set, Helen a negro doll and a white baby doll. Your little friends,
McGregor, McLennan Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a washstand, a gossamer
for me to wear in wet weather, some firecrackers and nuts and
some candy, oranges and apples. Your friend,
Jefferson, Marion Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll and a doll buggy,
a jumping-jack, a little chair for my little doll to sit in,
and any other nice things you have. Your little girl,
Jefferson, Marion Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 5 years old, and I love
you so much. Bring me a nice doll, a white silk parasol and a
jack-in-the-box. I can't think of everything I do want. Just
bring anything nice you have, and bring my big sister and brother
something. Your little girl,
Boyd, Wise Co., Tex., Dec. 14. -- Dear
Old Santa Claus: I thought I would write and tell you what I
want, as it is so near Christmas time. I want a set of children's
furs, for I am just a little girl 11 years old; some nice story-books,
"Little Lord Fauntleroy" and "Robinson Crusoe,"
for I am so fond of reading; some nice games and of course, a
whole lot of candy and things like all little girls and boys
always like. Your little friend,
Duncan (Stephens Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 14. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a fire engine,
a train with five coaches, a steamship and a horn. I will be
a good boy and mind mama. My brother wants a horn and horse and
wagon. Yours truly,
Mexia, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll with curly hair
and don't let her go to sleep. I should like a story-book, four
or six roman candles, one bunch of firecrackers and some wax.
Bring big brother something. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a doll that will talk, a story
book, some candy, nuts, a little piano and work basket. Yours
truly,
Paris, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 13. -- Dear
Santa: Will you please bring me a little Bible, a book, a white
table cloth, a nail cleaner, nuts and candy? I am 6 years old
and your little friend.
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: You were so kind to bring me the presents
I asked for last Christmas. Bring me a doll with golden hair,
a piano, a cradle and little bedstead, some roman candles and
a bunch of big firecrackers, also a little railroad train. I
am larger than I was last year. I am five years old now.
Cisco, Eastland Co., Tex., Dec. 11. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a rag doll, a doll bed, a little
table, some candy and nuts and lots of fireworks. Your little
friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a little velocipede,
a train, a top that will spin and make music, a popgun, a pistol,
some caps, lots of fire works, some candy, fruits and nuts. My
little brother Selden wants a rattler and a rubber doll. I'll
be a good boy if you will come to see me. Good-bye. Your little
boy,
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: My sisters say if I don't hurry
up and write, you won't get my letter. Please bring me a saddle,
a little whip, an airgun, a collar for my dog Rover and a story
book. I want all sorts of nuts, candy, apples and oranges. I
will be the best boy in town. Thanks for all the good things
you brought last Christmas. Your little friend,
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little stove, vessels,
a ring for mama, a watch and apples for me, a Bible for the family,
candy and fruit for me and something nice for us all. I am 6
years old. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Bring me a little automobile that my little brother can
ride in and bring me some candy, fruit, nuts and firecrackers,
a jumping jack, a little horn and a drum and a dog that is alive
and can bark and bite, a suit of long pants and a derby hat and
a pistol, because I'm going to be a policeman when I get big.
I will be a good little boy.
Grapevine, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: You have been so good to me that I am
going to ask you to please bring me a steel sword, a set of toy
soldiers, Americans and Spaniards, a bugle, an earflop cap and
a big box of confectionery. I will thank you so much. Yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: As I have not told you yet what I want, I will
tell you now. I want a doll buggy, a table, a doll bed, a story
book. Bring my sister Katie a doll buggy, a doll with hair and
a doll bed and a machine. We will be ever so glad if you will
bring them in time.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I will write you what I want. Doll buggy, a
doll trunk, some doll dresses, a doll jacket or sack, a hat,
shoes and stockings and a doll. I will close. I want the doll
to be a boy doll.
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Don't forget me as you are going on your journey. I will
spend the Christmas with my grandma here, but I will go back
home some time in the spring. I have three sisters. The baby
is 3 months old, Jennie is 3 years old, Nettie is 5 years old.
I have a brother 10 years old and I am 8 years old. I have a
pretty cow that give us plenty of milk to drink. Your little
girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I want a pretty doll, a nice wagon for
my little brother, a pretty doll carriage, a rubber doll for
my little baby sister, a pair of rubbers and a mackintosh.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a 6-year-old boy. These are some of the
toys I would like to have you bring me: A gun, a train, a toolbox,
a book, a cannon, a soldier suit, and anything you want to give
me. This is the last I want.
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a pretty doll with
pretty clothes on it, a doll trunk, a ring with one set in it
and some nice story-books. I think that is all. Good-by.
Royse City, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big doll, about twenty-eight
inches long, with light hair and blue eyes that will go to sleep,
and a long white doll cradle. Be sure and bring me a workbox
and candies and nuts and fruits, and be sure and bring me that
doll, for it is sure pretty. Don't forget sister and brother.
Bring them something nice. Don't forget papa. Bring him something
nice, too. That's all. Good-by,
Royse City, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a big doll, about twenty-four
inches long, with black hair and black eyes, with a pretty pink
dress, and a whole lot of other things that you think would be
nice. Bring me some candies and nuts and fruits. Please don't
forget my little baby sister Helen Gould. She wants a little
doll, a rattler and lots more of little things that are good
for babies. Be sure and bring her a little red chair and candies
and nuts. I guess that is all for this time. Don't forget mama
and papa. Bring mama a silver castor set and papa a celluloid
collar and cuff box. If you will bring me these things I will
be good and help mama a whole heap Christmas. Good-by, P. S. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little machine so I can make my doll some dresses.
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Mr. Santa Claus: I thought I would write you a letter.
Since you have to bring so many Christmas presents to the little
boys and girls, I will ask you for only a doll and a doll buggy.
Your friend,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a big doll and I want it to cry and
talk and have a long dress. I want you to bring me a little table,
some little dishes with flowers on them, a little blackboard
and a little doll cradle. That is all, except I want some candy
and apples and oranges. Be sure and come.
Stephenville, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 5 years old. I live in
a big hotel. I want you to bring me a drum, a horn with keys
on it, eight nickels, sack of candy, a sure-enough train and
track, one they don't have any strikes on like the drummers talk
about, and a live pup that can bark. I am going to hang my stocking
close by my bed and if it won't hold all of the things, you slip
in and get one of mama's stockings and put [it] with mine. I
am sure she won't care. Your little boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big doll that goes to sleep,
a doll buggy, a set of furniture, a trunk and a set of dishes.
Be sure and fill my stocking with all kinds of nuts and fruits.
Don't forget my baby sister, "Jack." Your little friend,
Collinsville, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec.
13. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a little girl 6 years old and
I want you to bring me a nice new doll with blue eyes and brown
curly hair, a little piano, a nice set of dishes and a story
book or two. Don't bring me any nuts or apples, for I am sick
and can't eat them. You might bring me a few cream candies. I
hope you will bring me these things. Your little girl,
Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., Tex., Dec.
13. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll trunk, a
big doll, a bottle of perfume, a little washing set, a doll bed,
a little piano, an orange, two apples and some candy and nuts.
Your loving little girl,
Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., Tex., Dec.
13. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a horn that will blow,
a negro doll that will cry, a soft rubber ball, a rattler, a
little red horse, some oranges and apples, and some candy. Your
little boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write to you. Please bring
me a stove, a trunk, a writing tablet, a new hat, two bunches
of firecrackers and some candy, apples and oranges and bananas.
I guess that is enough this time. Your little friend,
Ladonia, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll and doll buggy, a sure enough
cook stove that I can have a fire in, one pack of firecrackers,
some perfume, carnation. If you will be so kind as to bring me
these things I will love you dearly, and try to be a very good
girl. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a nice little rocking chair,
a little fire engine and lots of pretty toys. If you have the
money to spare bring my mama a pretty down quilt. Good-by. Yours
truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 8 years old and want to tell
you what to bring me Christmas. I want a hook and ladder, a hose
cart, a chief and his cart and fire engine. Also I would like
a few firecrackers, some candy and nuts. With much love, I am
your loving friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am 15 months old and would like a moo cow,
a rattler, a kitty book. Your loving little baby boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I have been a good girl all year, so won't
you bring me a pretty doll, a white bureau and washstand, a set
of dishes and candy, nuts and oranges. Wishing you a merry Christmas,
I am your little girl.
Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., Tex., Dec.
13. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little knife and fork,
a spoon, a rattler, a little rubber doll that will cry, a soft
rubber ball, a little plain ring, an orange, an apple and some
candy. Your loving little girl,
Farmers Branch, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec.
14. -- Dear Santa Claus: We are two little boys and one little
girl, and these are the things we want you to bring us: Sam wants
an airgun, a wagon, a pony and a magic lantern. Virgie wants
a doll that goes to sleep, a stove, some china dishes and a doll
buggy. I want some tools, a streetcar, a little wagon, a train,
gloves and a necktie. Please bring me lots of oranges, bananas,
firecrackers, skyrockets and roman candles, and don't forget
mama and papa. Good-by.
Abilene, Taylor Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me an air gun, about five
boxes of bullets, a little train that will wind up and four cars
to it, a monkey that will wind up, a story book, seven packages
of firecrackers, ten roman candles, five skyrockets, candy, nuts
and fruit. If you bring me all of these I will never forget you.
Yours truly,
Abilene, Taylor Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a doll piano, a
doll rocking chair, a real thick story book and a muff and collarette.
I want fruits and all kinds of candy and nuts. If you bring all
these I will think you an awful good Santa Claus. Please bring
me three boxes of firecrackers and three roman candles. Yours
truly,
Decatur, Wise Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 10 years old. I want a doll,
a stove, a doll set of furniture, a doll buggy, a doll cradle,
a tea set. Don't forget my little brother Preston. He wants a
horn, a gocart, fireworks, six packs of big firecrackers. Good-by,
Santa.
McKinney, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 12 years old, and
I am going to tell you what I want you to bring me Christmas.
I hope that you won't have much trouble in finding where I live.
I will hang my stocking up by my bed and put my little doll table
under it so that you can put my things on it. I want a nice medium-size
doll, a large tea set of dishes, a little doll trunk so that
I can put my doll clothes in it and a nice little collar for
my little dog, Tippie. The one he has on is getting pretty old.
You can bring me a nice story book, and I will be pleased very
much. You need not bring me any candy nor fruit, if you bring
me what I ask for. Much love from your friend,
West Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa: My little sister wants a doll, a buggy, a table,
a tablecloth, a little red chair, some shooting crackers. She
wants a doll with hair. I'll be good if you will bring her these
nice things. Her name is Mattie Buckingham. From little
Tyler, Smith Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please bring me a doll. I will put my doll buggy in the
parlor for you to put it in. If you will bring what I ask for
I will put something nice to eat for you on the hearth. I want
a mama doll, a papa doll and a baby doll, a stove with a little
skillet, a pretty chair like Loftin's, two of them, one for me
and one for George, a table and a little doll buggy. I am 5 years
old.
Tyler, Smith Co., Tex., Dec. 12. -- Dear
Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a toolchest, a ship, some building
blocks, a wagon and some books. I am a boy 7 years old and I
love to read. I am in the third reader. Please bring me a flute.
This is one day before my birthday. Good-by,
Tyler, Smith Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please bring little sister and I some nice things. She
wants a piano and I want a pistol and some caps and anything
else you are willing to bring me. Yours truly,
Lott, Falls Co., Tex., Dec. 13. -- Dear
Santa Claus: We are three little children who are trying to be
good until you come. Bring us lots of nuts, candy, firecrackers,
a spelling board, a rocking-horse, a toolchest, dolls that go
to sleep, a doll trunk and something nice for the baby. Respectfully,
Colorado, Mitchell Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a set of dishes, doll and doll buggy,
candy, apples, oranges, picture book, popcorn and that's all.
Your little friend,
Garland, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll buggy, a doll, a trunk, a doll
piano, some candy, oranges, bananas, nuts, apples and a doll
dresser. Good-by. Your friend,
Colorado, Mitchell Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a soldier suit, a cap with it, candy,
oranges, apples, pecans and peanuts, a picture book, firecrackers,
sky rockets, candles, a pistol and caps, a bat and rubber ball,
and bring me a watch. Yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa:
Please send me a little tin wagon, a "show nough" big
gun, pistol and a doll that will open and shut her eyes, so I
can play dolls with my sister Etta, who is only 3 years old,
and you may bring sister Etta a doll cradle and doll if you will
be so kind. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I notice that quite a number of the kids have written
you asking for different things. I am a boy 12 years old and
want you to send me the Century Dictionary, Cyclopedia and Atlas,
also "Little Indian Folks" and any other nice books.
I have two little brothers and a little sister who will write
you telling you what they want. Yours truly,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Old Santa: I am a little boy 3 years old and would like
you to bring me a little ice wagon, a soft ball, a pretty book,
a trombone and something good to eat. You will find three stockings
in grandma's room by the fireplace. John Homer's will be there,
too. You can bring him a monkey that you hold by a rubber. Lovingly,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: John Homer says he is not going to write
to you this Christmas, but I hope you will not forget him. He
is 9 years old. And I would like to have a wagon, sword, book,
horn, top, ball, fireworks, candy, nuts and anything that you
think a boy most 6 years old would like. Your little friend,
Purcell (McClain Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 16. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: I have just learned how to
write, so will write to you and tell you what I want. Bring me
a reefer jacket, some candy, ring, baby buggy, doll, book and
whatever else you will send me. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a boy doll, a piano,
a little buggy and horse. Also bring as many nuts, candies, bananas
and oranges as you can. I want a new blackboard, too. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write you a few lines, telling
you what I want. I want a suit of clothes, an air gun, a little
engine that runs by steam, a story book, some games, some nuts,
apples, candy, popcorn and all kinds of fruit. When you come
I will be in papa's room asleep. My address is 280 Texas street.
Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: Well, old Santa, it has been a year since you
came and filled my stocking, but I think you have not forgot
me. I want a new pair of shoes, a volume of story books, a few
games and some nuts, candy and all kinds of fruit. I remain your
friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want to tell you what I want. Well, I want
an air gun, a little steam engine, a little rubber pig that cries
and some games, and nuts, apples, candy and fruits of all kinds.
Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a magic lantern, a boy climbing
a string, a package of firecrackers, a box of torpedoes. Yours
truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: As every one else is writing I guess it is
now my turn. I would like a pair of gloves, some handkerchiefs,
a set of furs, a bottle of perfume, a doll, two books, a telescope,
some nuts and candies. Well, as I asked you to send my big sister
a sweetheart last Christmas and you did it, I reckon I will get
what I ask for. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me an air gun, a great
big engine, a few games and some nuts, popcorn, candy and all
kinds of fruits. My address is 577 Ross avenue. I remain your
little friend,
Denton, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 15. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy just 3 years old, and I have been thinking for some time I would write you a letter and tell you a few of the things that I want Christmas. I want a rocking horse, a stopper gun and a whole lot of building blocks, a tool chest, a nice book with pretty pictures in it, and, oh, yes! don't forget the firecrackers. Be sure and bring them to JACK PARKS RAYZOR.
Jefferson, Marion Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me a doll, doll
buggy and a cradle, some firecrackers, all kinds of fruit and
nuts. I am the little girl who left you the nickel and some cake
by my stocking last Christmas, and am going to do the same this
Christmas. I have studied hard at school this winter. Am 6 years
old. Your little friend,
Jefferson, Marion Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Mr. Santa Claus: I am a little boy 4 years old. I wish
you would bring me a drum, tin horn, air gun, jumpingjack, firecrackers,
nuts and candy. I bring in wood for mama and go to the postoffice
for papa. Now don't forget me. Your little boy,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me something nice Christmas. I
will be a good little girl.
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: I wish to thank you for your nice gifts last
Christmas and request that if you think I have been a good boy
and deserve it you will please bring me a tool chest so that
I may be prepared to make nice things for mama, and anything
else you wish to bring me. Your[s], obediently,
Garland, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 4 years old. I want a doll
buggy with a doll that will go to sleep in it, a trunk, some
apples, oranges, candy and some nuts. Good-by. Your little friend,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please see if I have been a good little girl
and if I have, please, sir, bring me for Christmas something
nice. Anything, Santa, you think is nice and pretty, and I will
be pleased. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
My dear Santa Claus: I am Mr. Jonas Bolanz Weil's little sister
and hope you won't forget me. I want a nice, big piano and stool
to sit on, some dishes and a table to put them on, a doll to
play with and a pretty Christmas tree. I am 4 years old and mind
my mama all the time.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
My Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an iron train, also an ox
and team, a watch, a magic lantern and an ice wagon. I am 7 years
old, a good boy, go to school and study hard and love you very
much.
Garland, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old. Please bring
me a little doll buggy, a little doll swing, candy, nuts, bananas
and oranges. Good-by. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Good Dear Santa Claus: I am 5 years old. I thank you for the
nice things you brought me last Christmas. Please bring me this
Christmas just a big sleeping doll, with long, curly hair, a
dresser with three drawers, some nice candy, a set of dishes,
a cart, a piano, and that's all. Oh, yes; please thank The Dallas
Morning News for being so kind to little boys and girls in giving
you our letters. Your friend,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll piano, a doll with
light hair, a large doll buggy, a large china tea set for my
dolls, a doll dresser, a little doll washstand, a little doll
broom and some story books and a carriage for my two Shetland
ponies, Juanita and Hobson. Good-by,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
My Dear Santa Claus: I am going to New Orleans for the holidays
and would like for you to visit me there. Please bring me two
books, one "Adventures of a Brownie" and the other,
"When Molly Was Six." I would also like to have a parlor
set and bedroom set for my little dollie. I remain your little
friend,
Plano, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa: I want you to bring me a sword, apples, candy, oranges,
a football, a bank, a story book and a little train. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a knife, a hook and ladder with
three ladders, a bugle, a drum and a book. I will promise to
be a good boy. Yours truly,
Marshall, Harrison Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Mr. Santa Claus: Me and sister have heard so much talk here
of late about you that we thought we would write you and ask
you to bring us these things: I want a little train with some
cars, a drum, some firecrackers, skyrockets, a donkey with a
little saddle on. Sister wants a great big doll with a pretty
silk dress on, a little workbox with a looking glass in it, some
candy and all sorts of nuts. Little sister, who is a baby, will
take a rubber ring and a little necklace. That is all she needs
as she is little yet and can't run around like me and big sister.
Papa says bring him a suit of clothes and a pocketbook full of
money. Mama says she will take a silk dress, an opera bonnet,
one of those great big ones about the size of a Chinese umbrella.
We will all have our stockings and papa's socks hanging near
the fireplace, where you can find them. Hoping to hear from you
on Christmas eve night, I remain your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Old Santa: Please send me a doll that will say mama and
shut and open her eyes. I want a sewing machine, a book named
"Little Lame Prince," a horse and buggy, a box of candy
and a lot of nuts and an automobile to ride my doll in. Yours
truly,
Marshall, Harrison Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Mr. Santa Claus: I've heard of your being in Dallas and
heard my papa read what some little girls want. I want you to
bring me a little gocart, a little doll to put in the gocart,
a little cradle to put the doll in, a little rockinghorse for
me to rock on, a little music box, a little bowl and some nice
fruits and nuts, and I will be a good girl all next year. Lovingly,
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Kosse, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a large dressed doll,
a large doll trunk with hatbox in it and some candy. I am 9 years
old. Your little friend,
Colbert (Bryan Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 12. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a doll,
a doll buggy, tea set, stove, kitchen made of tin and a piano.
My little sister Cecyle wants a big doll that will close its
eyes, a money bank with a monkey on it. Please do not forget
our dear old grandpa and grandma, our aunt and uncle and four
little cousins. Our papa can get us candy, oranges and nuts.
We remain your loving little girls,
Kosse, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus, Chicago: Please bring me a good express
wagon, a fuzzy dog and two sure-enough horses, a drum, a watch
and chain and a little tool chest. I am a little boy 4 years
old. I was bad at first, but I am good now.
Holland, Bell Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
My Dear Santa: Please bring me a large doll, one with long hair.
I want it to go to sleep when I lay it down. A doll buggy or
a gocart for my dolly, a white muff, a white collarette to match
my hat, some nice handkerchiefs, a bottle of cologne, gloves,
candy, oranges, nuts and everything good. Don't overload yourself,
but if you bring more than I want I will give my three good brothers
some. They are older than I am. I am only 7 years old, but am
in the third grade. Your little friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I will not ask you for much, because I know
there are thousands of little children who are wanting toys as
well as I. I am 9 years old. I want the set of Elsie books, a
doll, doll buggy, some candies, nuts and fruit. Tell Mrs. Santa
Claus to make the doll clothes pretty. I remain yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Old
Santa Claus: I want a nice little train with two little cars,
a big stick of red candy and some nuts. Ollie wants a little
dolly with long hair that is black and a yellow kitty cat that
hollers. Paul says he wants a little nigger pickaninny that has
a black face and can cry when he squeezes it. Paul and me are
chums and we have been so good. Ollie has been good, too. Come
to see us soon and bring heaps of nice things. Your little friends,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: We are a lot of little orphan children Mr.
Morris has taken care of until he can find us homes. Please send
us some dolls, toys, hats, caps, shoes and other good things
like other little children get. Send to the care of Rev. I. Z.
T. Morris for
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll and doll buggy,
a set of dishes, a little lamp like Forest's, a little rocking
chair like Jack's. I have a little brother. His name is Richard.
I want you to bring him a little knife, fork and spoon, a rubber
doll, ball, some nuts, candy and oranges. I live at 230 First
avenue. Yours as ever,
Collinsville, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec.
13. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: I see letters in The Dallas News
written to Santa Claus, so I will write him one, too. I want
you to bring me a nice big doll with blue eyes and light curly
hair, a set of dishes, a little cookstove, some apples, bananas
and candy. Your little friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am 8 years old and too large now to want
baby playthings, so bring me a trunk, some handkerchiefs and
some pretty books; also a fascinator to wear around my ears when
I go to school.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I would like a nice rocking horse, a set of
dishes, a doll head to put on my big doll, a go-cart, story books,
all kinds of candy, nuts, apples, oranges and a doll with a long
dress. Good-by. Your friend,
McKinney, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I'm a good little boy just 3 1/2 years old,
and mama says I'm awful sweet. Please bring me a big drum, horn,
some little tools, another bicycle, train, a new wagon, firecrackers,
candies, apples, oranges, nuts, etc., and any other toys you
think I would like. I'm Eugene's and Tom's little brother, but
I'm a better boy than they are. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa:
I write to you as all of the boys are writing to you. I want
a book strap, a grocery wagon, an airgun, some apples, hickorynuts,
a box of bullets for a gun. Sister wants a set of dishes to play
with. That is all this time. Good-by.
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Since I wrote last Christmas I have become
very much interested in reading, so this time bring me some nice
books, something you think would suit a little girl of 12 years.
I would like to have a bottle of perfume, six nice handkerchiefs
and some games.
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa: Bring me a Parchesi board, tidlywinks, tea set,
lots of good things to eat and anything else you have for a little
girl 6 years old. I am trying to be a good little girl. Be sure
to bring me a dining table for my dolly and put a doll on the
Christmas tree for me. Your little friend,
El Paso, El Paso Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll, train and horn, and Vance
wants a horn, a doll, fire engine and a kicking mule. Baby Juanart
wants a little horse like Helen's, and we all want candy and
apples and oranges for all of us.
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Mr. Santa Claus: I am a little girl 11 years old. I want you
to visit me this Christmas. Bring me a big doll, a white muff,
oranges, apples, candy and nuts. I am going to school and I am
going to be good till Christmas.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a billy goat, a train, bicycle,
firecrackers, two roman candles, nuts and caps for my little
pistol. Bring all the little orphans at Buckner Orphans' Home
some nice things to eat. I am a little boy 7 years old.
Lewisville, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a picture card, a pair of leggins,
a toy pistol, some caps and a toolbox. Miss Annie Gilbert wants
a pair of hose and I want some oranges, apples and candy. Your
friend,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I send you my address for fear you may fail
to find us in this big town. Bring me a big doll, clothes, trunk
and a dresser with a large mirror. The same for my little sister
Marguerite. Bring a train of sheep for little brother Walter
and a rubber doll for baby Jim. You will find us at No. 119 Cleveland
avenue. Of course you will bring us some fruit and candy. The
front door will be open. Your little friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Have you any airguns? I would like to have
one and 5¢ worth of shot. I think that the time airgun is
the best. I want a cap pistol, tool box, two cannon for me and
my brother Fred, who wants something nice, too. I want a football,
race track and some nuts and apples. Well, I guess I will tell
you good-bye.
Davis (Murray Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 16. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an airgun, a wagon,
drum and sticks, candy, apples, oranges, bananas, thirteen roman
candles, twelve boxes firecrackers, three skyrockets and a fire
engine. My age is 9 years. I will be a good boy. Yours truly,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a tricycle, toy milk wagon with a
horse hitched to it, firecrackers, roman candles, candy, bananas
and nuts. I am a little boy 6 years old. Your little friend,
Bowie, Montague Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a big doll that will go
to sleep, a stove, diamond ring, doll swing, trunk to put my
doll's clothes in and a set of dishes. Please bring mama a diamond
pin. I have been a good girl all the year, so please don't forget
me. Your little friend,
West, McLennan Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please send me a washstand, chairs, table, set of furniture,
lamp, stove and every thing that goes with; doll about middle
size. If I could see you I would hug and kiss you. I am your
little girl and friend. Bring my little brother, who is 4 years
old, a ball, candy, oranges, apples and nuts of all kinds.
West, McLennan Co., Tex. -- Dear Old
Santa Claus. This is my brother's letter. He could not write,
so he got me to do it. He wants a rocking horse and airgun. My
little brother wants a toy rat that will jump at you and a horn
that you can blow. I will close for this time.
West, McLennan Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Send me a set of dishes and a buggy for my
doll a lady gave me. I am a little girl and live in West. I am
9 years old. I am a poor, mean little girl. Write soon to your
little girl,
Alvarado, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I will be here this Christmas. I want you
to bring me a drum, pencil, train, false-face, story book, horn,
firecrackers, roman candles, skyrockets, an airgun, candy, nuts,
oranges, bananas and apples. Your friend,
Alvarado, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus. I want you to come Christmas and bring me
a drum, nice story book, airgun, little ship and a baseball,
some firecrackers, roman candles, skyrockets, nuts, candy, bananas,
oranges, apples, a falseface and a horn. Your friend,
Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., Tex., Dec.
14. -- Dear Santa Claus: We are two little sisters. Mama says
that when we are not bad we are good. Please bring us each a
big doll, a cooking stove and a little washing set, and bring
baby Kathryn a doll and a white kitten with a blue ribbon around
its neck. If you will wake us when you come we will sing you
a little Christmas song that we have learned about your reindeer.
Wishing you and The News a merry Christmas, we are your friend,
Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., Tex.,
Dec. 8. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to please bring me a
little stove and a sleeping doll. With love,
Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., Tex.,
Dec. 8. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a sleeping
doll and a doll buggy. With love,
Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., Tex.,
Dec. 8. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a train that to give it a
start it will run, and a bank. With love,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 4 years old. I want a
doll buggy, a doll, some candy and oranges. My papa hunts homes
for children. Send them some toys. They are all good children
and need some shoes and hats.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear old Santa: I am a little boy 6 years old. I wish you would
bring me a writing desk and chair, some fireworks, books, a ball
and a bicycle if you have enough money, and please bring little
Leona May a cradle and a rattle, for she is a little baby. And
please don't forget mama and papa and Brother Anderson. Now,
dear old Santa, good-by, and take care of yourself and don't
get lost till after Christmas. Your little boy,
Cisco, Eastland Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a story book, an air gun, some
fireworks, a desk and fill my stocking with candy, fruit and
nuts. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 4 years old. Please bring
me a Christmas tree, A. B. C. blocks, a doll dressed in pink,
dresses, wardrobe, a swing for my doll and a table with three
little chairs. I have no little brother, so please don't bring
me a drum, hatchet or a horn. I will be a good little girl. Your
little friend,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 6 years old. I want you
to bring me a doll, dishes, candy, oranges and a doll buggy.
Be sure to come on time. I sleep with Tots, my little sister,
in our bed.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I see a lot of boys and girls are writing to
you. I want a football, horn, pistol caps, torpedoes, firecrackers
and some candy, nuts and fruit, and I like to forgot to tell
you: I want a picture book. So good-by. Your little friend and
admirer,
Mexia, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll buggy, a doll, a
nice story book, a little chair and a stove that I can play with;
candy, nuts, oranges and apples. I am 7 years old. Yours truly,
McKinney, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- My dear old Santa: We are two little boys, twins. We have
been very bad, and sometimes we would run off when our mama would
tell us not to, but we are going to be awful good after this
if you will please bring us what we ask for. I (Tom) want a patrol
wagon, fire engine, hook and ladder, four bundles of firecrackers,
all kinds of fruit, candies and nuts. O, yes, and some roman
candles. Gene wants a little pocketknife (so do I), toy watch,
a little iron cannon, Christmas matches, a box of tools, five
packages of firecrackers, roman candles, fruits, candies, nuts,
etc. We would like anything else you want to bring us. We are
sure going to be good. Your little friends,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me an air gun, an express
wagon, a picture book, a top, a pop-gun, some candy, fruit, nuts
and some fireworks. Now, Santa, be sure and come. Good-by,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a new suit of clothes, a drum, a
velocipede, some blocks, a knife and firecrackers (no big ones).
You may bring me lots of good things to eat. I am most always
a good boy, just bad sometimes, of course, you know boys can't
be good all the time. I am 6 years old and papa's baby. Your
little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a good little girl 5 years old. Bring
me a sewing machine, a doll, go-cart, a doll, some kitchen dishes,
a comb and brush for my doll and handkerchiefs. Bring my little
brother a drum, hobby horse. Don't forget to bring me and brother
candy and nuts. Good night, dear Santa Claus. I am your little
friend,
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a dozen cannon crackers,
a doll and buggy, a little cook stove and little broom, two dozen
roman candles, a croquet set, Noah Ark, two picture books, a
fire wagon, a bureau, washstand, a little table, dancing clown
and his fiddler. We are a little boy and girl and live by Aunt
Mag's. Good-by, dear Santy. Your little friends,
Cisco, Eastland Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am 9 years old. Please bring me a doll, a
dressing case, lots of fireworks, nuts, candy and fruits. I think
that every little girl or boy should write a letter to Santa
Claus and tell him what they want. We live in the same place
that we did last Christmas. Your little friend,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 2 years old. I want a
doll and some dishes, candy, some toys, some stockings and shoes
for a homeless baby. I sleep in my crib in the store.
Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., Tex.,
Dec. 8. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a watch.
That is all. With love,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a pair of leggings, a gun,
some games, fireworks, a story book. I am a little boy 8 years
old. Bring my little brother a pair of leggings, a little train,
a story book, some fireworks. And bring my little brother Joe
a little train, a picture book, some building blocks and don't
forget to bring us all some candy, nuts, oranges and apples.
Good-by. Your little boy,
Cisco, Eastland Co., Tex., Dec. 11. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a watch and chain and five
big firecrackers and some small firecrackers and candy and nuts.
Please come on the 23rd of December, because I am going to see
my grandma at Austin. I am 10 years old. Your good boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I am 8 years old January. As every one
else is letting you know their wish for Christmas I thought I
would too. Papa tells me money is scarce, so I don't want anything
that cost money. I just want you to bring my aunt Dodo home from
Little Rock, Ark., and bring us a baby so she will have to stay
here to take care of it. That's all. Your little friend,
Ladonia, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: When you come around Christmas Eve do not
forget little Lola. I want you to bring me a little jacket for
my doll, a clock and a little tub and washboard so I can wash
my doll's clothes. Your little friend,
Vernon, Wilbarger Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Mr. Santa Claus: Please bring me a big doll, a horn,
a doll swing with a dollie in it, a little wagon with a horse
hitched to it, a game of checkers, a trumpet, some candy, an
orange in the toe of the stocking, a train that winds up and
runs, a workbox with some little scissors and a doll hammock,
and don't forget the little orphans at Galveston and I'll love
you more than ever,
Vernon, Wilbarger Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Mr. Santa Claus: Please bring me a wheelbarrow, two roman
candles, one skyrocket, one pack of firecrackers, a box of dominoes,
a trumpet, a flute, some candy, a train that winds up and runs,
a pistol that shoots caps, a box of caps, a drum, lots of picture
books and a wagon, and bring all these and more to the little
folks at Galveston that have no mama. So good-by. Don't forget
my false face.
Denison, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 2 years old and would
like for you to bring me a little rocking chair, a little fire
wagon like Bee Wood's, a drum and a rocking horse. I like to
have forgotten to remind you of the candy, nuts and fruit. Yours
truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
My Dear Santa: I am going down in east Texas to spend Christmas
with my grandmamma and papa. Bring me one good air gun, plenty
of BB shot, one dozen packages of firecrackers, some roman candles,
sixteen and twenty shooters if you have them; skyrockets, a pair
of new shoes and a standing collar and as many other pretty things
as you can. My little brother is 1 year old. Bring him a rocker,
horse and a rattler. I will have hay and oats all ready for your
pony Christmas Eve night. Your dear little boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: As Christmas is nearly here and I love Christmas
so very much and I always get so many nice things, I will tell
you what I want. I want my big doll that you brought me three
years ago, all dressed. I want a doll trunk, a pair of kid gloves,
a doll bed and a ring with two rubys in it. I want a book of
"Five Little Peppers" and the book of "Black Beauty."
Be sure to bring something to papa, mama and brother Waldo. Your
little friend,
Alvarado, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Your little girl,
West Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to please bring me a doll, a
doll lamp, a red wagon. Guess you had better leave it outside.
I am afraid you could not get down the pipe with it, as I want
it big enough to haul in wood for mother. Bring a jack-in-the-box
and a pig that will halloa. Miss Bessie Holly is my teacher.
I love her very much. Santa, couldn't you drop something in my
stocking for her, too? Bring something for my Aunt Willie, and
don't forget some candy, nuts and oranges. I am 6 years old.
Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a tricycle, a book named "Jack
and Gill." Don't forget to bring my Sister Ruth something
nice, because she is sick. Bring me some candy, nuts and oranges,
a doll's piano, a great big doll that can go to sleep at night.
I am a little girl 9 years old. Good-by.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa:
Bring me a sword, little electric train, horse and wagon, tool
chest, apples, oranges, candy and bananas. Bring little sister
a little piano, teaset, doll, ring, chain, apples, oranges, candy
and bananas. Oh, yes! Bring me a wagon and Vivian a doll buggy
and battleship. Good-by.
Henrietta, Clay Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an air gun. Twelve roman candles,
three skyrockets, twelve giant cannon firecrackers and one pound
of BB shot. Yours sincerely,
Whitesboro, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I will write you a short letter to tell
you what I want you to bring me for Christmas: A doll with brown
hair and blue eyes, a little doll bathtub, suit for my dollie,
a buggy with a laprobe, some nuts, candy and anything good to
eat you have. I will have my eyes shut tight when you come, so
good-by till Christmas.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please bring me a Noah's ark, a pistol that shoots caps,
with twenty boxes of caps; a gun that shoots rubber balls, a
sword, a horn, two little dolls, a bank, a chemical engine, a
hosecart, hook and ladder and a book. I'll be 7 years old next
year. Your little friend,
Henrietta, Clay Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want just what Fred wants, and Mrs. Luther
McGaughy to come to see us. Don't forget to bring Fred and I
both some candy, apples, oranges and bananas. Yours respectfully,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I will write to thank you for what you brought
me before and tell you what I want this Christmas. I would like
to have a doll buggy, a false face, a story book, a little tub,
firecrackers, an orange, raisins, candy and something for papa
and mama. I am 7 years old. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big drawing-board and a picture
puzzle. Your little friend, - o o o - |
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Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- My Dear Santa
Claus: I thought I would write to you early this year and avoid
the awful rush. All on the green earth I want for Christmas is
a little pony, a cart, a sidesaddle, saddle so I can vary the
way of riding, and then I would be very glad indeed if you would
bring an airship that can take me up to dizzy heights so I can
view Dallas from the clouds. If I am not asking too much, dear
Santa, I would like a kinetoscope, with directions how to make
the films that go in it. I want to give a public exhibition of
some of the exciting scenes enacted on St. Louis street. I do
not know my exact age, but would judge that I am somewhere between
5 and 14. Bring my sisters and brother something. I do not think
grandma and papa and mama are particular about what you bring
them, but for papa let me suggest that you bring that inevitable
cup and saucer -- he has gotten one for the past ten years. Bring
a horse doctor along with you to see what is the matter with
Sawanie's foot. Made keeps well and looks fine, and dear little
Rover is looking forward to the time when he will get something
nice from you. I hope you will not think me selfish. Goodby,
dear Santa, with a hundred kisses and a big hug for your dear
old self. I am your devoted and hopeful friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 2 1/2 years old. I
want a rocking chair, rocking horse, gold ring, drum, watch,
and lots of candy and peanuts and grandma and grandpa to come
Christmas. Your little boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a large jointed doll dressed in blue
silk. My teacher said that she would like for me to get the first
book "Around the World," large doll buggy for my doll,
white handkerchiefs, Bible with my name on it. Your friend,
Gatesville, Coryell Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 7 years old. I want you
to please bring me a doll, a small one, as I have the big doll
you brought me last Christmas, a doll playhouse, parlor set for
it, lots of story books, milk cart, firecrackers, candies and
fruits of all kinds. I will close for this year. Please bring
my cousin, Leone Honeycut, some things. Your little friend,
Greenville, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa: Please bring me a see-saw, train that will run
by itself when wound up, pretty good-sized drum; also bring "Uncle
Remus," by Joel Chandler Harris. I will take all the fireworks
and good things to eat that you will bring me. I am already a
good boy and have been for a long time.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Good Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a football, air
gun, a good book, "Child's History of England" preferred.
I'd like to have a magic lantern, though mama had rather I wouldn't.
My brother Ray wants a pop-gun, velocipede and lots of fireworks.
Of course we will expect plenty of candy and nuts. Please bring
along some bullets for the air gun. Yours for a merry Christmas,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I will write and tell you what my sister and
I want you to bring us. A ring, bracelet, pair of mits, fruit
and candy. Jessie says tell you she wants a doll, too.
Floydada, Floyd Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a doll, bed for it, saddle and
horse, story book, little jacket, eight oranges, ten apples,
a box of nuts, candy, mug, basket. Bring my 2-month-old little
brother a rattler. I want a fifth reader and two little horses.
I will be a good little girl till Christmas is over. Yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a bracelet, trunk, oranges, candies
and a nice book that is funny. I want a brooch and a big doll.
Royse City, Tex., Rockwall Co., Tex.,
Dec. 16. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll buggy, swing, candy,
firecrackers. I am 9 years old, but never went to school but
five months. Bring papa a new hat and some good teeth and something
to make mama well. Your little friend,
Alvarado, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll buggy, doll piano, doll dishes,
doll cradle and doll chair. Bring my little baby sister a doll,
and bring my little brother a drum, horn, train and tool chest,
and I will thank you so much.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write you and let you know
what I would like you to bring me. A pair of gloves, four packages
of firecrackers, a cap pistol, twelve boxes of caps, candies,
nuts, oranges and apples. I will close. Yours truly,
Ranger, Eastland Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write and tell you what
I want for Christmas. A watch (not a toy), stove to cook on,
work basket, handkerchief box and fill my stocking with oranges,
nuts and candy. I wrote this on papa's typewriter. Your little
friend,
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a pretty doll, a dresser
and a story book. Yours, with love,
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a dollie, a new
head for May, doll trunk and lots of candy, nuts and oranges.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
My Dear Good Old Santa: Please bring me a copy of "Gulliver's
Travels," a flute, horn, one of those long cap pistols with
a feather in it, games but no dominoes, toys that wind up and
run and place some goodies in my stocking. Your little friend,
Athens, Henderson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 9 years old, and I want
to tell you what I want: A doll, doll carriage, buggy, washing
set, pair of kid gloves, gray or tan. No. 5 1/2; rocking chair,
a nice one; a ring. And lots of other things. Good-by. Your friend,
Athens, Henderson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am 6 years old, but I want lots of things.
An airgun, train that you wind up and it will run itself, leggings,
gentle mare, doll with a watch and chain on, saddle so I can
ride Goober, my pony, candies, apples, oranges and bananas. If
you see anything else you think a good little boy wants bring
it to me. Good-by. Your true friend,
Addington (Jefferson Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 16. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: As all the other little folks
are writing to you I know you will like to hear from a little
Territory girl, who wants the following presents: I'll promise
to be a good girl until next Christmas: A little rattan rocking
chair, doll, knife, fork and spoon and anything else you'll be
kind enough to bring me. Your little girl,
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 16. -- Dear
Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a fire engine, ladder cart,
six roman candles, six packages of firecrackers. Your friend,
Pilot Point, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 10 years old. I would
like to have a nice book, a great big doll with black hair and
blue eyes, a little doll with a cloak on, a set of big doll furniture,
a set of dishes, a little money bank, a ring or an open-faced
watch, a box of candy, a doll hat and a doll trunk. If you will
kindly bring me these few things you will greatly oblige your
little friend,
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 16. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a toy violin, little bisque doll,
caps, story book and anything else you think I would like and
lots of nuts and candy and raisins. Your friend,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an Eastman kodak, long horn,
drum, six packages of firecrackers, fifteen large roman candles,
and fifteen small ones. If you bring me all of these I will be
a good boy all next year. Your little friend,
Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec.
16. -- Dear Old Santa: I want a wagon, an airgun that shoots
shot, a monkey that can climb a string, oranges, candy and nuts.
Howe, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want an airgun, jumping jack, train, cannon,
a writing desk, goat and lots and lots of fireworks. I have a
little sister, too, this Christmas; her name is Alice Norene;
she will want a little rattler, I guess.
Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec.
16. -- Dear Santa: Please bring me a basket, doll, muff, doll
wagon, cake pan, piano, doll dressed, chairs, doll folding bed,
doll hat and dress, a chair like Fred's, pair scissors to cut
my doll's hair off and make her a boy, pitcher, lamp, cup and
saucer, a little machine, handkerchief; candy, oranges, nuts,
apples, bananas, a few other things.
Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am 8 years old. Please bring me a
saw and hammer, airgun, half pound shot for my gun. Bring little
sister, Christelle, and mama and papa heaps of nice things, and
me six packs firecrackers, twenty roman candles, oranges, apples,
bananas, candies and nuts. Your little friend,
Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: You get so many nice little letters
and I always read them so I write to you. Bring me a big doll
dressed in white organdie over blue, doll dresser, doll washstand,
doll piano, table, stove, something nice to eat. Bring papa and
mama heap of nice things. I am five years old. Good-by, little
West Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I don't want much this Christmas. Bring
me a doll, a doll buggy, a little chair, a toy piano, a doll
cradle and a tablecloth. I have plenty of napkins. Bring me a
large doll with curls like mine and a doll bed. Have my doll
dressed in white. Good-by Santa. Your little friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I love you; you are my sweetheart. Please
bring me a little negro doll, jack-in-the-box and some candy,
a package of firecrackers and everything else you can spare,
and that's all. Lovingly,
Cleburne, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a wheel, lots of candy, and I want
you to bring mama something, too. Elizabeth wants a doll. If
you can't bring a wheel bring a fire wagon and a Rugby football.
Your friend,
Cleburne, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write to you to let you
know just what I want. A doll, doll bed, a game of mats so I
can put them together, a shell box and a little bathtub. Good-by,
Cleburne, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write you a few lines
just to let you know what I want for Christmas. A doll, kitchen
things, doll table, chairs, doll's gocart, sideboard, set of
dishes. Santa Claus, if you will bring me these things I will
be a good little girl, and my sister and brother can play with
them. I forgot to say to bring my mama and papa something real
nice. Good-by, Santa Claus, till next year. Your good little
girl,
Whitesboro, Grayson Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I know there are many other little girls who want
you to see their letters as well as I do, so I will tell you
what I want and quit. A set of furniture, negro angel, stove
and lots of good things to eat. Well, good-by, dear Old Santa,
Farmersville, Collin Co., Tex., Dec.
10. -- Dear Mr. Santa Claus: I am a little girl 7 years old.
I want a doll trunk, doll and doll buggy, stove, two bunches
of firecrackers, five skyrockets, six roman candles, some candy,
nuts and fruit. Yours truly,
Farmersville, Collin Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Mr. Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old.
I want a doll, doll buggy, trunk, stove, fireworks, some nuts,
candy and fruit. Yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: As all the children are writing to you I will
write also. I want a red jacket, red pair of slippers, stove,
story book, candy, nuts and any other toys you may have to spare;
also some fruit. I am 9 years old. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a hoop, ball, rubber rat that squeaks,
sack of candy and some nuts. Your friend. I am 3 years old.
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a drum, false face, cap
pistol, nuts, candy, apples, firecrackers and roman candles and
a clown suit. If you bring me these things I will be a good boy.
Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: As I have not told you what I want I will now
write and let you know. I want a doll, a doll bed, doll buggy
and story book. Please bring my sister Katie a doll bed, doll,
set of dishes, a machine. Please bring them, as we have both
been awful good girls.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I will write you what I want: A doll buggy,
a doll trunk, some dresses for my doll, a jacket, a cap and a
hat for her to wear to Sunday school and a boy doll. I want some
shoes and stockings for my little girl doll. Your friend,
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 2 years old from Malvern,
Ark., out in Texas making a trip with my papa. I will spend Christmas
in Gainesville at the Lindsay Hotel. Please come to see me. I
want a little piano, a set of dishes, a little broom and a drum.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am now 6 years old and am getting to be quite
a big girl. Please bring me a little set of dishes, a life-size
rag doll, a doll buggy, a doll table, a chair and a story book.
Your little friend,
Lewisville, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Old Santa: Please send me a little doll carriage, a little
doll that will go to sleep and will move her head and feet, nice
shoes and hose, a little trunk of doll clothes and a stuffed
elephant. Now I guess this is all I want; also a doll bed and
anything you want to bring me; a ring with one opal in it. I
wish you a happy Christmas. So good-by. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old. Please bring
me a doll buggy, a nice doll, a doll trunk and a large doll swing.
Bring my little brother a Barnum's calliope and a little doll.
Bring Edgar a wheelbarrow, a box of building blocks and a train
of cars. Bring us all something. Your little girl,
Whitesboro, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I will write you a letter to let you know
what I want for Christmas. A doll with blue eyes and yellow hair,
a doll dresser, a little doll piano, candy, oranges and bananas;
and bring my little brother an express wagon, some little story
book and some firecrackers. So good-by till Christmas. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old. I like you
very much. Please tell me where you live. You can leave the things
I want on the back stoop. We have no chimney. I want a whistle,
a whip, a horn, a dog, a wagon and lots of goodie-goodies. Please
also give me a baby boy brother.
Jefferson, Marion Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please don't bring me any big firecrackers.
I am afraid of them. I just want little firecrackers and roman
candles. Bring me the strongest iron wagon you possibly can bring
-- one that won't bust up and big enough to haul Sweetie around
and haul wood and go to town for mama. I am a good boy, do not
cry, wait on Sweetie and act nice at the table and don't fuss,
bring wood and coal in, make mama a fire. If you think I am a
good enough boy please bring me a drum and clown and a real good
whistle, too.
Overton, Rusk Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a baseball, bat and leather mit. I
don't want you to come down the chimney. Come in at the door.
It will be unlocked. Bring me a pocket knife, toy pistol with
two boxes of caps. Your friend,
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me some fireworks, nuts, apples, oranges
and an air gun. The air gun if not anything else. Your little
boy,
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 1900.
-- Dear Santa: It is nearly Christmas, and I guess it is time
I was sending in my notice, so please bring me a nice ring, doll,
doll buggy, mits, fruits of all kinds, and anything else you
have that you think would please a little girl 6 years old. Hoping
to hear from you Christmas, I will close.
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa: Please bring me firecrackers, four roman candles,
four skyrockets, candy, nuts, apples, oranges and a pistol with
5¢ worth of caps. Your little boy,
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old. Bring me
a pony, dolls all dressed up, a dozen roman candles, firecrackers,
oranges, candy, nuts, and if not asking too much, bring me a
doll, some games, and stay to breakfast with us and I will give
you some fried chicken. Your little friend,
Alvarado, Johnson Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please bring me a tool box with a hatchet in it; candy,
peanuts and things. My saw broke and had to put a wire on it,
and the rod to the sawbuck bent. Bring me apples and oranges,
knives and forks and a rug for mama. I am 5 years old. You can
bring me what you think I ought to have.
Seymour, Baylor Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Old Santy: Bring me a pair of white goats, whip, harness
to work to my express wagon, a train with an engine, blocks and
a drum, red rocker for sister, doll 3 feet long for sister, and
a doll buggy, for she is the sweetest sister on earth. I will
not slide down our cellar door anymore until after Christmas,
and won't be a bad boy for a long time. I am 4 years old and
can rope the calves for my papa, and now don't forget me. Your
little friend,
Granbury, Hood Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Sweet Santa Claus: Please bring me a hook and ladder, train
that you can use alcohol in, suit of clothes, gun that shoots
bullets, a cart and harness for my dog (he works nicely), a long
whip also. I am 8 years old, love my teacher (Miss Bryant), bring
in wood for mama every day. I'll be a good boy, so you will be
sure to bring those things. Hope you won't get scarlet fever
before Christmas. Be careful, for it is all over town. I'll tie
my dog Christmas night so he won't bite you. Goodby. Your little
friend,
Canton, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a toy pistol, velocipede,
air gun, drum, horn, firecrackers, roman candles, skyrockets,
toy elephant. I am 5 years old. Your friend,
Breckenridge, Stephens Co., Tex., Dec.
17. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me firecrackers, roman
candles if you can find any, a china doll, a red dress for [her]
if you can find it, candy and apples, and I think this will do
for me. I forgot to say that I wanted some dishes and a stove.
Your little friend,
Greenville, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I see all the other children are writing
to you, so I thought I would write too. I want a wagon, airgun,
engine that is run by steam, not a train engine, roman candles,
twelve packages of firecrackers, cannon crackers and whistle
bombs, nuts, candies and a story book. I am 8 years old. Your
friend,
Greenville, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a wagon, pistol, candy,
oranges, nuts. I am 3 years old.
Meridian, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: Please do not slight us on account of
the strike on the railroad. Come in your sleigh with reindeers
and please bring us an airgun, one tricycle, lots of fireworks
and plenty of candy, fruits, etc., and we are yours,
Meridian, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring us two large dolls, one boy
doll to match my Juaneta and one negro doll for servant, set
of doll dishes and lots of good things to eat. Please do not
forget the little Galveston orphans this Christmas. Your little
friends,
Davis (Murray Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 15. -- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a train, package firecrackers,
bugle, apples, oranges, candy, pistol, 13 boxes caps and a second
reader.
Denison, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a doll, nice dress, doll cart,
doll swing, with two seats in it, story book, paintings with
it. I love you very much and also send me fruits, nuts, candy
and everything nice. Good-by,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a bucksaw, doll, airgun,
jumping jack, firecrackers, 30 roman candles, skyrockets, candy,
oranges, apples, nuts and a horn.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: My brother is 4 years old. He wants a red
wagon, express, fire cart, ball, horn, firecrackers, roman candles,
skyrockets, fruit and nuts.
Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I only want two things, a doll and doll
trunk. I am 8 years old. Your little friend,
Calhoun, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big doll, and fascinator,
piano, doll buggy, rocking chair, bedstead, trunk, dresser, firecrackers,
ten roman candles, candy, story book, picture books, dishes,
table, fruit and nuts. Your friend,
Overton, Rusk Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a fire wagon with two black
horses to it, a driver, fairy tales book. Now, Santa, please
bring these things. Your little friend,
Overton, Rusk Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, little furniture suit,
cradle, doll buggy, bed for her and a large doll. Your little
friend,
Kaufman, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I see so many letters in The News today
it makes me want to write to you. Bring me some roman candles,
two bunches of firecrackers, a wagon to ride both of my sisters
in. That is all I want. I am 10 years old. My big sister wants
a doll, a doll bed, set of dishes; that is all she wants. She
is 6 years old. My other sister wants a doll, a doll buggy, set
of dishes. She is 3 years old. My sweet baby sister wants a rattler,
candy and some bananas. She is 6 months old.
Putnam, Callahan Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Christmas is almost here and I want you
to bring me a Testament, bicycle, airgun, bag of B B shot, caps
for the gun you brought me last Christmas, roman candles, skyrockets,
firecrackers, harness for my little water spaniel dog, Jim, and
a whip. Thanking you for all that you have given me at other
Christmas times I remain as ever, your little friend,
Gatesville, Coryell Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a wagon, two bunches firecrackers,
pistol, lots of caps. I'll be a good boy. Send baby a rubber
doll. I am 8 years old. Your friend,
Davis (Murray Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 16. -- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a gun, caps, candy, apples,
oranges, pair of shoes, firecrackers, pair of stockings and nuts.
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a jointed doll about eighteen
inches high, plain gold ring, pair of gray kid gloves to match
my new dress, a pretty picture, fireworks, apples, candy, etc.
My little brother wants a rocky horse, red wagon and some candy,
apples and nuts. Your little girl,
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Won't you please bring me a dog, a real
live one, not one of these doodle-eyed things that's stuffed
and can't make a noise. I want one with the bark on, one with
a ring in his voice and not in his tail like a pug. I want a
kitty cat, but please pull the splinters out of his feet, as
the last one I played with didn't do me right when I tried to
pull his tail off. I would ask you for some candy, but it's no
use. Papa and mama would eat it and say: "Baby mustn't have
candy; make baby sick." Your little friend,
Calhoun, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big doll, blue bedstead furniture,
piano, dresser, pocketbook, trunk, story book of "Babes
in the Woods," rocking chair, looking-glass, bottle cologne,
torpedoes, photograph, twelve roman candles, ten packages firecrackers,
ten sky rockets, toilet case and fruit. I am 11 years old. You
have my best love,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me new magic lantern slides. The
ones I've got have grown familiar to everybody. Bring my brother
something nice, too. Don't forget candy, fruit and nuts. Yours
truly,
Kemp, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want, first, a branding iron and rope so
I can brand my calves, one dozen roman candles, one-half dozen
packs of firecrackers, one cannon cracker, three sky rockets
and three boxes of torpedoes. And please come through the Territory
and bring my good friend, Ben Watters, and my spotted pony, saddle
and bridle. Take Ben upstairs and put him to bed and take my
pony out to the barn and feed him. I'll find them all right.
Your friend,
Taylor, Williamson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I just got back from Houston. I had a good
time. Everybody wrote to you while I was away. I don't want much
-- just a pair of shoes, trunk big enough to hold my clothes
and my dolls, too, doll bed, story book, a game, a mackintosh
and fireworks. Katie wants a ring and music stand, Marguerite
three sky rockets. Good-by. Your little girl,
Kemp, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I'm a very little girl, so I will try not to
want much. Please bring me a doll, silver cup, hearts for my
bracelet, chair or something I can rock in, for I don't like
to keep still, toys and I guess I had better have a new book,
for I chewed my old one up. I don't care much for candy and apples,
but please bring me lots of sweet crackers. Your little friend,
Kemp, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Dear Santa, please bring me a streetcar run
by steam, iron train, twenty roman candles, six packs of firecrackers
and anything you wish. Bring my little sister Mable a big doll
and my big sister Willie a croquet set.
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
18. -- My Dear Santa Claus: I am now here on a visit to my dear
sick auntie, but I live at Arlington, Tex. I am going home tomorrow
and will be there Christmas. Bring me a doll bureau, washstand,
folding bed, wardrobe, set of doll chairs, little house for my
doll, toy clock and dresses for my doll. My mama and papa will
appreciate these gifts to me and oh, what a good time I will
have and what a good little girl all next year. Your little friend,
Kemp, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Say, Santa Claus, I want you to bring me
a big, big doll with black hair and brown eyes, gocart for my
doll, dresser and a whole lot of nuts and candy. Please bring
my big sister Genie a nice doll and a horn. Well, I guess this
is all. I am 8 years old. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a good little girl and want you to
bring me for Christmas a doll as big as me with pink cheeks and
long yellow hair that will talk and cry when I squeeze it and
that won't break when my little brother Rob throws it around
by its legs. You needn't bring brother Rob anything, 'cause he
has been bad and pulled my hair. Your little friend,
Kemp, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa: If you have any dolls left bring me one. I want a
white-headed one, lots of fireworks and all kinds of nice things
to eat, and if you have any doll buggies big enough for the white-headed
doll please bring it, too. Please have Mrs. Santa to dress my
doll.
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Mr. Santa Claus: Dear Uncle -- I was sick last Christmas with
typhoid and never knew what you brought me. I hope you will bring
me what I ask. I can't write very good. I want a doll, clothes
and shoes, a violin, dishes, toy soldiers, some with drums, some
with flutes. I will close.
Royse City, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec.
17. -- Dear Old Santa: I see so many little girls writing to
you I thought I would write and tell you what I wanted. Doll
with golden hair, large blue eyes, go-cart, and that is all.
I am getting sleep, so good-by. I am your little friend,
Gatesville, Coryell Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I would like to have a doll, set of dishes,
tub, roman candles. I have a little sister; she wants a doll
buggy, a doll, candy, nuts, apples and oranges from Annie Williams.
Good-by,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Mr. Santa Claus: Dear Old Man -- You brought me lots of nice
things last year, and I hope you will this year. Bring me a piano,
violin, a nice dress. I am sure you will bring me these few things.
Some apples, candies, oranges, nuts and a watch. I am a little
girl 11 years old. Your loving friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a story book, large
desk, fireworks, candy and two oranges. I am 9 years old. P. S. -- And a toy wagon.
Cleburne, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a gun and caps, twenty
roman candles, candy, oranges, bananas, nuts, firecrackers and
a horse with a man on him. I am 8 years old. I am a good boy.
Good-by. Your friend,
Cleburne, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a gun, caps, two
packages of firecrackers, six roman candles, oranges, bananas,
nuts and candy. I am 6 years old. Good-by. Your friend,
Texarkana, Bowie Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I have just started to school. I have been
going a month. Mother says I am learning very fast. Please bring
me a violin, little enough to get in mother's trunk, doll, besides
that bring me anything that you want me to have. Your little
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: I want a little barn, horse and carriage
in it, wooly horse, milk wagon, handkerchief, streetcar, harp,
horn, lots of candy. I am 6 years old and live on Fifth street.
Winnsboro, Wood Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: We are two little children, age 8 and 11 years.
We had the measles last Christmas and it wasn't much fun to hear
the firecrackers and not go popping here and there. So we are
going to pop our own firecrackers this year. Papa says we can
double our pleasure this year. So old Santa, don't you think
it is right to ask for a few things? A large doll with light
hair, dark blue eyes, to go to sleep when I lay it down, a doll
set of dishes, stove, three packages of firecrackers -- we don't
want large ones, they might hurt us -- five roman candles, a
box of torpedoes. My brother, Clarence wants a toy train, fire
engine, toy pistol, twelve boxes of caps, a little bank, toy
watch, four skyrockets a piece. We will be good children. Don't
forget us.
Cleburne, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 5 years old and live at
317 Douglass avenue. I want you to be sure to call at my home
Christmas and bring me a wagon, rubber ball, nuts of all kinds,
candy, two boxes of caps for my pistol and a football. With love
to yourself and Mrs. Santa Claus and the children.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little tool box full of tools,
a wagon, candy, nuts, oranges, apples and some bananas. From
your friend,
Wynnewood (Garvin Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 15. -- Dear Santa Claus: Dear Santa Claus: Please bring
me a popgun, a stick horse and whip, an express wagon, a story
book, a little wood-saw, candy, nuts, oranges and bananas. I
will be a good boy because I love you. Good-by,
San Antonio, Bexar Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Most Dear Santa: Send me what you like. I am longing for toys,
books and fruit. We've got nuts here. Don't care about toys that
don't move. Want the kind that's in a hurry and tries to get
there when wound up. Books with Indians, varmints, ghosts and
caves that make you feel scary is the kind I like. I want a sure-enough
gun and long knife to keep them standing back from me. I killed
every bear, wolf and eagle that were in the book you brought
me last Christmas. Just hung the book on the fence and fired
before they got away. Mama was mad and said it ruined the book,
but it killed the beasts. I'm not the best boy in town, but I
get from 85 to 100 marks at school and I ain't mean.
Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- My Dear Santa Claus: I'm but a small boy and my mama and
papa say I'm not very good, but if you will please not forget
me I'll promise to be a good little boy. Bring me a little wagon,
so I can ride my little brother and bring in stovewood for my
mama. Some firecrackers that will shoot loud and make my sister
jump, a top, ball, horn and lots of candy. I will go to sleep
early and keep my eyes shut tight. Do not forget me.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Old
Santa Claus: I am a good little girl, 5 years old. Bring me a
doll that will open and shut its eyes, a baby buggy, doll, set
of furniture, a story book, candy, nuts, bananas and oranges.
Don't forget my little sister, Florence. She is 3 years old and
wants a rocking chair, a doll, baby buggy, piano and a pair of
mittens for us both. Please remember mama and papa. Your little
girls,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me nuts, candy, fruit and some
other nice things for little boys. Bring the same things for
my little brother. And first of all take some nice things to
the little boys and girls that have no mama and papa out at the
Buckner Orphans' Home.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I will write you a few lines to show that I
have not forgotten you. I would like a doll, bureau, a story
book and some candy. Good-by until next time.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Bring me some firecrackers, a hook and ladder,
a big one; painting pencils, slippers for baby. I am 7 years
old. Willie wants some roman candles. Good-by,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a dump cart, a horse, firecrackers,
paint brushes, roman candles. Bring baby a rattle. Good-by,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a pair of gloves, games,
books, a doll that can move its legs like a baby. I am a little
girl 9 years old. Also a doll hammock, a chair and some nuts
and candy. Bring the baby a comb and brush. Don't forget to come
to see me. I am your little girl,
Iowa Park, Wichita Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a bicycle that is small
enough for a little boy 4 years old, one skyrocket, roman candles,
firecrackers, candies and fruit. Be sure and do not forget any
little boys and girls. Bring me a story book. Good-by,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa: I want a doll, buggy, table with a drawer, rocking
chair and lots of fruit and candy. I am 7 years old.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I hope you will find my letter in The Dallas
News. Please bring me a set of furs, gloves and lots of handkerchiefs.
I would like a bed for my doll to sleep on, a new dress and hat
for her. Do not forget my mama and Roland, and bring my brother,
Willie, a magic lantern and sweater. Remember all the poor children
in town. I am 8 years old and live at 223 San Jacinto street.
From your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would please bring me a ring, a
pair of kid gloves, No. 6; a red jacket, a colored pencil, a
dresser, a box of writing paper, nuts, candy and fruit; also
some fireworks and roman candles and skyrockets. Good-by. Your
little friend,
No. 20 Highland Street, Oak Cliff, Dallas
Co., Tex., Dec. 16. -- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a nice size
dresser, a wheelbarrow, a little hoe, rake and spade, rubber
ball, all kinds of fireworks, candy, nuts and fruits. Bring my
little brother, Towers, a rag doll he can't break, a streetcar,
candy, nuts and fruits. Don't forget my uncle; bring him something
nice. Your little boy,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, doll buggy, high
chair, little iron bed with brass on it for my dolly, all kinds
of candy, nuts and fruits. Please don't forget mama, papa, grandmama
and my aunt, Miss Essie. Your little friend,
Crandall, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a passenger train with three
coaches, a jumping jack and a nice little individual set, firecrackers,
nuts, candy and fruits. Good-by. Your little friend,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- My Dear Old Santa: I want a toolbox, six roman candles, two
packages of firecrackers and a football. Don't forget my brothers
and sisters. Also don't forget to take my little sweetheart,
Annye Mee, in McKinney, some very nice things. I am 7 years old
and can read and write. Your friend,
South McAlester (Pittsburg Co.), Indian
Territory, Dec. 16. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a train, a book,
firecrackers. I am 8 years old. Please do not forget mama and
papa.
Farmersville, Collin Co., Tex., Dec.
16. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please send me an airgun, a 22-caliber
pistol, some blank cartridges. Send Clarence some oranges, apples
and candy and bananas. Send Clide a pistol and five boxes of
caps. I am 6 years old. Your friend,
Farmersville, Collin Co., Tex., Dec.
16. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a train, ship and trunk.
Bring my little brother an elephant, a goat and whistle. Bring
the baby a rubber doll and a bird. And bring all of us some candy,
oranges, apples and bananas. You are a good friend. Yours truly,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- My Dear Santa: Please bring me a baby doll that goes to sleep
and a larger doll dressed in blue with golden hair, a little
go-cart, set of doll dishes, a real little stove that I can cook
on, candy, oranges, bananas, fruit and lots of goodies. Your
little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
My Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big doll, bracelet, puff
comb and a hat. Hoping to see these Christmas morning, I remain
your little friend, P. S. -- Please bring me some fireworks.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
My Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big doll baby with long
dresses on. Be careful so that it won't break. Please bring my
cousin, Louisa, a little black "Dinah." I want lots
of other things, by my doll baby the most of all. Your little
friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
My Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big fire engine with hose,
a hook and ladder. I also want some fireworks. Be sure and bring
them all. I will be a good boy. Good-by. Your little boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 3 years old. I live in Corn
Hill, Tex. Bring me something, anything you think I ought to
have. Don't forget me. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
My Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a good girl. Please bring me a
play piano, stool and doll trunk and no more. I am 3 1/2 years
old.
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: As Christmas is almost here, I will
tell you what I would like: A toolbox, a horn, nuts, candy, roman
candles, two skyrockets and two books and anything you think
I would like. Bring Leslie a train and some nice tops. Your little
friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an air-gun, an automobile,
a horn that sounds like the bugle boys, a train that you wind
with a key. Bring my baby sister a rattle. Dear Santa Claus,
good-by. I will be a good boy for three months.
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am the best child hereabouts most of the
time. Bring me a Noah's ark, sliding trombone, gun, drum, book
of wild animals, elephant, band wagon and nuts. Yours,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 6.
-- There are three of us. Maggie is 7, Jolly is 5 and Mary is
5 months old. I want a big bisque doll, doll buggy, tea set,
candy, fruit, ring, firecrackers and a tree loaded with good
things. Brother wants an airgun, firecrackers, candy, fruit and
a big tree. Mary wants a rubber doll and a dog. If you can't
get through the chimney, come through the front door. It will
be open. We are all good. Good-by.
Denton, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: Christmas will soon be here. I am a good boy.
Be sure to remember me. What would please me best is a band horn,
football, story book, gold watch, marbles, tool chest. Thank
you for all you have ever brought me. It is time for bed. Good-by,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a piano, a little washboard,
a tub and some candy, nuts, oranges, bananas and a trunk. Don't
forget where I live. From your friend,
St. Jo, Montague Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a drum, a little policeman,
a ship and a book. My sister, Cecilia, would like two dolls.
My little brother, Philip, wants a big ball and a toy man. Don't
forget baby, Tom. This is all. Your little friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a pair of kid gloves, a
big doll; also "Uncle Remus," volume 2; some fireworks,
and anything else you please. Your friend,
Daugherty, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a tricycle, fourteen roman
candles, four boxes firecrackers, an airgun, six boxes of torpedoes,
bananas, apples, nuts and all kinds of candy. Your friend,
St. Jo, Montague Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll head and anything else you
will bring me.
St. Jo, Montague Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll head and a hobby
horse. Your friend,
Roxton, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a boy 8 years old. I am awful good. I
want you to please bring me a gun, a goat buggy and bananas.
Don't bring a goat. I've got one; a watch and a whole lot of
fireworks. I'll be awful good. Your boy,
Ladonia, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa: I am just 5 years old. I want a falseface, a fire
engine, an engine that will run by steam, picture books, four
packages of firecrackers, roman candles, oranges, bananas, candy
and nuts. Santa, instead of bringing my presents to my house
you can come and leave my things at the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church at the Christmas tree. Don't forget my mama, papa, my
two sisters, my uncle and Aunt Nannie. I love you, dear Santa.
Your good little boy,
Garland, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 6 years old and mama's only
boy. Please bring me a bat and ball, little violin, picture books,
cup and saucer, nuts, candy, apples, bananas, oranges, raisins
and many nice things. Don't fail to come to see your little boy,
Iatan, Mitchell Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me firecrackers, roman candles,
a wagon, a knife, bananas, candy, nuts. Don't forget my little
sister. She wants a sleepy doll, set of dishes and a nice little
story book. I am a boy 7 years old.
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 7 years old. Please bring
me a little train, a gunboat, wooden cannon, candy, nuts and
firecrackers. I will be ever so good a boy. I live at 212 Jefferson
street.
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll, a buggy with a high seat
and a top to it, a point-lace cap on the doll; also a ring with
two sets in it, some dishes, a little red table with table-cloth
and napkin, a piano, furniture and a doll chair. Little sister
Fay says bring her some "tings and pritties." Your
little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa: I want a BB gun, a bow and arrows, some story books,
brand-new shoes, a pair of pants, a hat and lots of good things.
Yours truly,
Daugherty, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a bicycle, twelve roman
candles, six or seven firecrackers, candy, bananas, oranges,
nuts, and also ten skyrockets and apples. Please bring ten boxes
torpedoes. Wishing everybody a merry Christmas and a happy New
Year, Your little friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: I want you to bring me an iron train
that will run by itself, firecrackers, two packs, two roman candles,
two skyrockets, an art slate, some candy, bananas and nuts. I
am 8 years old and my number is 233 Lancaster avenue. Don't forget
the place. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, doll cradle, doll bed,
candy, oranges, bananas, firecrackers and two roman candles.
I am the only little girl here, so you can bring me a stove,
set of dishes, hammock, swing, set of furniture, story book,
wheel, piano, doll trunk, writing desk, pitcher and bowl, doll
table, a doll washing set, doll machine, two chairs, doll spoons,
molasses-pitcher. That's enough for this Christmas. I will wait
till next Christmas for the rest. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, a gocart, a set of
dishes, a blackboard, a story book, candy and please don't forget
my sister, Sadie, and Brother Ben. He wants a bicycle. Good-by,
Santa.
Daugherty, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a tricycle, a little pistol that
will shoot paper caps, four boxes of firecrackers, six roman
candles, four skyrockets, four boxes torpedoes, candy, nuts,
bananas and apples. Please bring my little brother some nice
things and my little sister wants a nice doll, a doll set, some
doll furniture and some more nice things. Your friend,
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Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa: Please bring me a tin horn, a drum, a hoop, a
cute little doggy that won't bite and one that I can play with.
If you have any bicycles please send me one, as I want to give
it to my papa. Make it big enough for him and little enough for
me at the same time. Please bring me a rag doll, a china doll,
a little kitchen set, a play stove, a lot of firecrackers and
plenty of good things to eat. I have a little friend named May
Evans, and I want you to bring her a baby buggy, a swing, a doll
that can talk, a lot of good things and plenty of apples, oranges,
bananas, dates, raisins and candy. I am a good little girl and
go to the Episcopal Church every Sunday. I am in the lower second
grade at the Franklin street school. I will be 7 years old next
May. Please don't forget to bring these things and if you have
any other things that I have named please bring them also. I
am your little friend,
Ardmore (Carter Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 18. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: As all the other little girls
and boys are writing to you, I thought I would write and tell
what I wanted you to bring me. I would like a nice Christmas
tree with a great many things on it. I would like for you to
bring me a little boy doll dressed in a little velvet suit, with
curly hair and a baby doll with long dresses on, a gold watch
and a little play horse, a pair of pink or blue slippers, some
cups and saucers and a little lamp and a lamp chimney, and a
little table, please; and a granite toilet set and some statues,
if you please, a little doll that if you pull one string it will
say mama, and then another string and it will say papa, and some
doll chairs, and if you bring me a rocking chair and two more
straight chairs I will be so much obliged to you, and a little
doll dresser and don't forget to bring mama and papa something
and lots of nice candy and nuts, so I'll close my letter now.
Good-by. Your loving little friend,
[Location not given] Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me some dolls and a buggy and some clothes. Dear
Santa Claus bring my little sister a doll and a buggy and some
clothes. She is 2 years old and I have another little sister.
She is 6 months old. Bring her a rubber doll and a rattle. Bring
my grandma a happy time, and bring mama a few handkerchiefs.
This is
Brazos, Palo Pinto Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa: I want you to bring me three roman candles, two skyrockets,
three bunches of firecrackers, oranges, bananas and Bible stories
for children; also some candy and some BB shot. I am 9 years
old and try to be a good boy.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Mr.
Santa: I am a good little girl. Bring me a doll baby, a set of
dishes and a rocking chair. Bring my mama a diamond ring and
bring my big sister a beau -- I mean a young man beau. She hasn't
got any. Your little girl,
Mexia, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am 6 years old, and I want a desk, a doll
cap, and I don't want any fireworks, and bring my little sister
a little doll. Your little girl,
Mexia, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I know Christmas is nearly here. Are you
coming this time? I want some nuts, candy, firecrackers, roman
candles, skyrockets, a writing desk, a doll dressed in pink and
a pink cap on her head. Be sure to come to our schoolroom Christmas,
and we will give you money to buy our things with. Your little
girl,
Longview, Gregg Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: What I want for Christmas: A doll, doll buggy, little
stove, fireworks, doll piano, white doll bed, but I want worst
of all a little saddle for my little Shetland pony. Well, don't
forget mama and papa. Yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old. Please bring
me a nice doll, doll buggy, large doll trunk, large doll swing,
a pair of overshoes to wear to school when it rains. Bring my
sister Ruby a doll buggy, doll, doll table, doll chair, pair
of gloves, a set of dishes and a doll wardrobe. Your little friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Old Santa: I believe you are a fine man and will bring
me an iron train, an iron dump cart. Now, this is not enough.
I want a lot of nuts to eat, candy, a buggy and horse. If you
want to ring me up phone 4001--3 rings. So good-by.
My Dear Goody Santa Claus:
Vernon, Wilbarger Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: You were so good to bring me everything
I wrote for last Christmas that I have decided to send you another
list of what I want. A doll piano, doll buggy, set of dishes
for my playhouse, a doll nurse dressed in red, with white apron
and cap on; a doll cradle or swing, a doll bride and groom, baby
doll dressed in white, with pink ribbon trimmings; a rocking
chair for my "old lady" doll, a nice story book. I
believe this is all. Oh, yes! Don't forget my brother, B. F.
He is 11 years of age and I am 7. Good-by. Your little friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a new doll bonnet and a doll dress.
I want a doll dresser and washstand. You know, two years ago
you brought me a big doll. Your little friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a cup and a little set of
dishes.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a pistol that will shoot six times
and a magic lantern, some candy, apples and nuts.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll and a doll buggy,
a stove, a set of dishes and some candy. Your little friend,
Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., Tex., Dec.
17. -- Dear Old Santa Claus, Up North: I have been a very good
boy this year. Please bring me some fish that can swim, a bear
that will jump at you and a dog that will beat a drum. I want
a bank that you can't open, so mama won't spend my money that
papa gives me. Bring a book ("Esop's Fables"), a big
one if you can get it. I would like a little desk to write on
and a ring. I have a sweet little sister, Reba. Please be good
to her, too. Bring her a rubber doll and a bracelet. Bring some
apples, oranges, bananas, nuts and candy. My mama wants a syrup
pitcher, and bring my papa something, too. I want some handkerchiefs.
Bring Minnie something, too. Be good to all the poor little children.
If I have asked for too much that will be all right. Just bring
what you can find pretty for me. I send lots of love and a big
kiss. Bring me a tablet. Your little boy,
Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec.
17. -- Dear Santa Claus: I will tell you what I want for Christmas.
A tiny doll buggy, story book, "Grimes' Fairy Tales;"
teaset like Ruth Dumas', candy, oranges, apples and nuts. I am
a little girl 10 years old.
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big doll, doll buggy,
book, candy, apples, etc., and some fireworks. My little sister
Cornelia wants two dolls, stove, doll hammock, doll iron and
apples, nuts, etc. Good-by. Your little girl,
Abilene, Taylor Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a freight train with two flatcars, two
other big ones, a caboose, yellow kid ladder, rabbit, lot of
firecrackers, skyrockets and roman candles, fire wagon and a
little whip. We want some little flags to decorate our buggy
for our show. I want a tool chest and nails, a top and string
and sword. If you will bring me these I'll be a good boy. Oh,
yes; bring me a horse to ride. Tie him at the front gate, but
bring all my other toys in. I am 6 years old. Your little friend,
Cisco, Eastland Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl just 8 years old. I have
never written to you before and hope you will not overlook my
letter. I want some story books and a ring. Bring my little brother
Ingram a little iron train and a small two-wheeled cart. I would
like to have a speech book and my little brother would appreciate
a saw. We want some nuts and candy. Don't forget mama, papa and
granma, please.
Valley Mills, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec.
16. -- Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me story books,
set of china dishes and stove. I am 8 years old. I want some
apples, oranges, candy and nuts. I have a little sister. She
is 2 years old and she wants some things to eat and a doll. Yours
truly,
Grapevine, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am glad that you have gone to live with
The Dallas News. I hope you will live there all the time. We
love to read The News. The first time that I go to Dallas I am
going to see that News man. I am sure he likes little boys as
well as Santa Claus does. I want you to send something good and
pretty to all of the children at Galveston. If you have anything
left I want you to bring me a little train, a horn or anything
that you think would suit a little boy 6 years old. I will be
very much obliged to you.
Denison, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a big doll, a ring, nuts,
candy, and Brother Bud a monkey and my big brother a whip to
whip him. Well, good-by. Be sure and come to me. My address is
52 East street.
Denison, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want four books, seven bunches of firecrackers,
a football, big fire crackers, air gun, candy, oranges and cocoanut,
and that is all.
Colbert (Bryan Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 16. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a good little boy some times.
Bring me a No. 16 breechloading shotgun, fiddle, drum, skyrockets,
candy, apples, oranges, nuts and bananas, and that is all. Bring
my sister Elsie something nice, and daddy, too. Your loving friend,
Whitewright, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec.
16. -- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me five bunches of firecrackers,
steam engine with three cars, fire engine, three horns, seven
roman candles, a new suit, an air gun and a little derby hat.
Be sure and don't forget me. Good-by.
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Mama says I am a good little girl, for I
play with little brother while she does the work. I want a little
doll and buggy and lots of goodies.
Paris, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 16. -- Dear
Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a pretty doll, doll bed, "Father
Goose" book and some kind of game. Russell, my little brother,
wants a book and little wagon. Edward, my other brother, wants
a hosecart, and that is all. I am a little girl 7 years old.
I forgot; bring mama a box of handkerchiefs and papa a pair of
slippers.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me two packages of firecrackers,
a game, a spring gun and an engine. Bring my little brother Roy
a train, drum, a sword, fire engine and some nuts and candy.
Your little friend,
Plano, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a little girl 7 years old and this
is my first year in school. I want a little doll buggy; a story
book, a ring, a doll and a stove with some stove vessels. Well,
good-by. Your little friend,
Tahlequah (Cherokee Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 15. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a bow and arrow,
a book about bears, a pair of leggins, candy, oranges, nuts and
nut-crackers, firecrackers, toolchest, a checkerboard and checkermen.
I used to live in Texas. Please don't forget that I am in the
Indian Territory.
Plano, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 10. --
Dear Santa Claus: I have been a good boy. I am not going to ask
for very much this year. I want a good knife, one that is sharp,
a large game, candy, oranges and fireworks. We are going to have
a Christmas tree at Aunt Dora's and you must be sure to come
and put on lots of things. Bring sister a Betsy doll, piano,
candy and oranges. Good-by, Santa.
Temple, Bell Co,. Tex., Dec. 15. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a book of poems, pair of gloves,
pair of cuff buttons, and games. Then, as you were a small boy
once yourself, I can depend on you for fruits, nuts and fireworks
of all kinds. Yours for a merry Christmas.
Granbury, Hood Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I thank you very much for what you brought
me last year, and I want you to come to see me again. I live
at the same place. Please bring me a cry-doll, scrapbook, story
book and anything else you have to spare. Please remember my
little cousin Madeline Tandy. Good-by,
Colbert (Bryan Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 16. -- Dear Santa Claus: I (May) want you to bring me a
bracelet with two hearts on it, and I (Martin) want a train and
horn, roman candles, box of firecrackers, skyrockets, and I (Lena)
want a doll, a cup and saucer, a spoon in the cup, a plate, little
knife and fork, and please don't forget little baby Sam, and
don't forget papa and mama. Your little friends,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
- Dear Santa Claus: I won't ask for as many things as Clestine
and Lois did. Bring me a horn, a boy doll, nuts, bananas, oranges,
a red ball, a tricycle, a doll wagon and rocking-horse; also
a knife. That's all I want. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am 8 years old, and want you to bring me
a football, a horn, a picture book, three packages of firecrackers,
one box of torpedoes, six boxes of pistol caps, some nuts and
candy. Your little friend,
Lewisville, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me an airgun, a steamboat,
fireworks, candy, nuts, apples, oranges, a book. Good-by. Yours
truly,
Plano, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, a piano, a fire wagon
and some firecrackers. I want some candy, fruit and nuts also.
I am 4 years old. Your little friend,
Allen, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a sailor boy doll, some
little picture books and another book, "Child's Love."
Your friend,
Ardmore (Carter Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 16. -- My Dear Santa Claus: I am a little Indian girl 5
years old, who loves you very much. I want you to please bring
me a doll with natural curly hair, a red wagon, a trunk, and
please don't forget that washing machine, for I want it more
than all, also that doll with earrings, a piano, an opera cape
for my Washington doll, a looking-glass with boys on it, that
dresser that is so cute and if you have anything left over you
don't need, just bring it along, too. Your loving little girl,
Wynnewood (Garvin Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 17. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a boy not quite 6 years old.
I am now residing in the Territory; was born in Texas and am
a true Texan. Papa has been a subscriber to The Galveston-Dallas
News for twenty-five years, so I am still reading The News. While
you are passing through the Territory, you may leave me some
toys, but I would rather have more books, as I am very fond of
reading. From your Texas boy,
Allen, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little piano, fruit, nuts,
a doll with brown curls, a doll buggy and anything else you may
be pleased to send me.
Allen, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me two books -- "Little Women"
and "Little Men" -- a music roll and other pretty and
useful things for a small girl, aged 10 years. God bless you,
Santa.
Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., Tex.,
Dec. 19. -- Dear Santa: I write to you a little letter. I want
a little doll, a buggy, a little stove, a set of dishes and little
dog. Your loving little girl,
Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., Tex., Dec.
17. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll bureau, big doll
dressed in baby clothes with a bottle in its mouth, a black woman
doll with an apron and cap on and a black man doll. Bring me
a book with a Christmas tale in it. Your little friend,
Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., Tex., Dec.
17. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a horn, roman candle,
jumping-jack, firecrackers, a soldier, a black doll, a Santa
Claus doll and a derby hat. Your little friend,
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a pair of kid gloves,
gossamer, a racetrack, a story book, a doll, a doll buggy, nuts,
oranges and apples. I am 8 years old. Good-by, Santa Claus, till
Christmas.
Goldthwaite, Mills Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 9 years old. I have tried
to be good all this year. Please bring me a 22-caliber target
gun, one box of cartridges, lots of fireworks, candy, fruits,
etc. Yours truly,
Temple, Bell Co., Tex., Dec. 15. -- Dear
Old Santa: I want a fire wagon, caps, pistol, fireworks, all
kinds of fruit and nuts, nice books, a jack-in-the-box, a cannon
and a rocking chair. This is all for this time. I am 7 years
old.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
My Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a wagon with pedals like a bicycle
to coast on; a fiddle, a lantern, an air gun, a doll stove to
cook on, a bank, a fire engine, a box of raisins, a kodak, a
little icecream, freezer, a sewing machine and a book of "Old
Father Hubbard" and a fireplace, or just bring up your whole
store and I will pick out what I want. I am 6 years old and have
been a good boy all the year. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a bed with a little doll on it, a wagon,
a choo-choo train, and I know I want a jack, a rabbit, too. No,
never mind the rabbit. Bring a wagon to haul chips in. I am 3
years old. Good-by,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a black-haired doll
and another one big enough to wear my clothes, a doll baby buggy
big enough to ride dollies in, and some little animals. I am
a good little girl.
Childress, Childress Co., Tex., Dec.
19. -- Dear Santa Claus: Our little hearts are just going pit-a-pat
in gleeful expectation of your Christmas visit. Please bring
Brother Frank a toy drum, a tin horn and a rocking horse, and
Brother Willie a toy dog and a doll. I am getting too large for
such toys (10 years old), so please bring me a ring with an opal
setting in it and a real pretty necklace. Your little girl,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an air gun, shot, two packages
of firecrackers, three roman candles, five skyrockets, knife
that has a glass handle, apples, oranges, candy and nuts. Don't
forget me.
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a dress for Ruth. When little
children came to my house they tore her dress. Bring me a streetcar,
a horn, a little table and little chairs.
Roxton, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 8 years old. Please bring
me another gun, ten packages of firecrackers, five roman candles,
an engine to wind up to run, ring bell, one great big cannon
cracker, candy, nuts, any kinds of fruits you want to bring.
Your little boy,
Baird, Callahan Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a tablet, two pencils, a tool
box, two packages of firecrackers, a donkey, bridle and saddle
and that train I wrote for last Christmas. Love to you,
Baird, Callahan Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a watch, a ring, package of firecrackers,
roman candles, a rocking-horse, a $3 bicycle, and bring brother
some apples and candy. Yours truly,
Jefferson, Marion Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 7 years old and have
been to school two months and am in the second reader. Please
bring me a little trunk, a flag, a doll, a cradle, a story book
and ball. Brother says please bring him a lot of good things
to eat and a doll, and please do not forget mama. With love,
Pottsboro, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big dog, a wagon with
a step behind; a little sister, candy and nuts, an airgun (bug
mama don't want me to have that) and a streetcar. Santa, you
told me if I'd be good at church you would bring me lots of things,
and I've been real good. I'm 4 years old and want some letters
on blocks so I can learn to spell. I'll hang up my stocking and
you must come to our Christmas tree. Good-by, Santa.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a story-book with many pictures
in it. Your little friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I live at 921 East Lamar street and I will
appreciate anything you will give me, but I wish you would give
me a ring and a story-book.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll and a stove and some
candy and some apples.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a blackboard. Please
come, and bring me some candy and toys. I want you to bring Miss
Minnie something nice. I am in the first grade. I want you to
bring papa a nice book and I want you to bring brother a rocking-horse.
I want you to bring mama something nice. Your little friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a washing machine, a dresser,
a sideboard, a set of dishes and a little lamp. Please don't
forget me, and I will love you. Lovingly yours,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll and a buggy. Please
bring mama and papa a present, too. Please bring baby brother
a present. Good-by, dear Santa Claus.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa: Will you please bring me a large doll with white
dress and blue cap, a tooth brush, Christmas tree, apples, bananas,
oranges, nuts, candy, popcorn and a little iron? And I will continue
to be mama's good little girl. My aunt calls me Sunshine. You
will please bring just the same things for sister Eola. Yours
lovingly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa: Please bring me a box of blocks, a knife, a book,
I think I would like "Robinson Crusoe," fireworks,
candy, nuts, fruit. I would like all this to be put on a Christmas
tree instead of in my stocking, and I will try to be a real good
boy. With love,
Kemp, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a tricycle. Please don't forget The
Dallas News. I am a little boy 7 years of age. Bring me some
blocks, a false face, some nuts, candies, apples and oranges.
I have a brother 15[?] years of age and he loves books and papers.
Please bring me a story book and mama a lamp for the parlor and
papa some gloves. I will be a good boy. Yours,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a set of dishes. I want
you to bring me a set of dishes. I want you to bring me a dresser.
I want you to bring me a doll. Dear Santa Claus, please bring
me a rocking-chair.
Lancaster, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am 3 years old, and I want a rocking horse,
jumpingjack, saw, ax, apples, oranges, nuts and bananas. Your
little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: My mama reads me the children's letters, and
I want to ask you for a wheel. If you bring me one I will look
at all the toys and won't want a one. Your little friend,
Paris, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 15. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I will write you a little letter to tell you what
I want for Christmas. A doll with hair parted in the middle and
dressed in pink silk, a writing desk, a book satchel, fireworks
and anything else you want to bring me. Your little friend,
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a big doll with
a pretty dress, opera cap for my doll, a doll chair, a story
book and a chair for myself. Don't forget mama and papa and brother,
and some fruit and candy; that is all. Your friend,
Calhoun, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please bring me a set of furniture, a dark-haired doll,
tin dishes, a stove, colored pencil, a set of dominoes, a book
and firecrackers, plenty of oranges, nuts, candy and bananas.
Don't forget papa and mama. Your little friend,
Roby, Fisher Co., Tex., Dec. 18. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll buggy, a doll, a bed, table,
stove and chairs, bananas, candy, oranges and apples. I sure
love you, Santa Claus; you are the sweetest man I ever saw. I
am 10 years old. Good-bye, Santa Claus.
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I am a little boy 7 years old. My Uncle George says
I am better than I used to be, and I am going to try hard to
be good all the time. Please send me a little white dog. Hurrah
for The Dallas News! Hurrah for Santa Claus! Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa: Will you please bring me a doll, a doll buggy and
a rocking horse with a long tail. Besides that I want you to
bring two dozen roman candles and ten packages of firecrackers.
We are 12 and 15 years old. Good-bye. Your friends,
Pilot Point, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I hope you will not forget me. I am 8 years
old. Bring me a toolchest, a big one, a police suit, a dark lantern,
a blank cartridge pistol and a steam engine and a 10¢ cannon
and three packages of firecrackers, some roman candles and candy,
nuts and apples. Your friend,
Belcherville, Montague Co., Tex., Dec.
19. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to please bring me a doll,
marbles, doll's bed, "sliced animals," "top trolley
car."
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a table croquet game, a $2
doll and some doll furniture. I love you and Minnie is my sister
and she is good to me. Please give her some nice things. I go
to church every Sunday and I say my prayers every night. I want
a doll buggy. Good-by, sweet Santa Claus. I want a doll buggy
bad.
[Location not given] Sunday, Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll and a buggy and a
trunk full of clothes and a Christmas tree. Your little [as given],
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa:
I am going to write you for me and some of my friends. We are
all telling you our wants for Christmas. Nell wants a little
nigger doll that she can't get dirty and a little piano, for
she is a great musician; she wants a little cart that will make
music when you pull it. Gladys wants a piano, too, and some dolls
and a doll bed; she wants one doll that will go to sleep and
one great big mama doll and a big man doll, if you have one,
and lots of little children dolls. I want one doll, too, and
a doll buggy and a little stove and some dishes. We all want
lots of candy, oranges, bananas, apples, fireworks and other
good things to eat. We go to school together and love to play
together, but we live so far apart that we can't be together
except during school. Nell lives way out in College Park, Gladys
lives on Mulberry and I live on North Crockett. Please don't
forget to come to see us, dear Santa, as we try to be good little
girls. I am your little friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa:
Please bring me a goat cart, a doll, a rubber ball, some candy,
a doll chair, a doll buggy, a doll bed, some firecrackers, some
apples, oranges, raisins, candy, dates, marbles, a hoop, a horn,
a drum, a knife and any other thing that you think a little boy
would like to have. I want some of these things for my little
brother to give him for a Christmas present. I am a good little
girl. I go to Sunday school and am in the first grade. I love
my teacher and she thinks lots of me. I live on North Travis.
Please don't forget me, Santa Claus. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a nice big doll and parlor suit
if you have any more of them. Send my brother a box of tools
and a boat and some candy, oranges and apples, and you will oblige
your little friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 14.
-- Dear Santa: Send me a buggy. Please bring me a tub, a set
of dishes, a stove, some nuts, candy, apples and oranges. Mama
wants a pretty book. Please bring me a bed and a pretty box.
Send me a doll and a house, too. Ralph wants a train and a track
with the train on the track. Dot wants a story book and an A
B C book. The baby wants a rubber rattler so she can rattle it.
Nina wants a rocking chair so she can rock the baby in it to
get it to sleep when her mother tells her to rock her.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll buggy, a trunk, a
little stove, some nuts, a book, a big doll, a rocking chair.
I forgot to tell you to bring my sister, Thelma Faulls, a little
rocking chair. Your friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll and a book. Please bring me
a stove. I want some candy. I wants some nuts. Bring me a set
of dishes.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a pretty big doll. Santa Claus, I
want a doll buggy. I want a stove and a washpan and some knives
and forks. Santa Claus, I want a dresser. I want a doll bed,
a little trunk, a little pair of scissors and a set of dishes.
I want a bracelet and a key and a ring. I want a little watch
and some doll clothes. Our house is 817 East Lamar street.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a nice Christmas present,
just anything that you will bring me. I will thank you very much.
Santa Claus, I know that you are a good man. Santa Claus, please
bring my little sister something, too. Her name is Cecil Smith.
Yours truly,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: My name is Elma Lewis. I am in the first
grade at the Jefferson school. I am 7 years old. I have tried
to be good. Please bring me a doll buggy, a doll bed, a book
satchel and a rocking chair. I am going to speak at the Christmas
tree.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Please, Santa Claus, bring me a doll and a blackboard and
some candy and nuts.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a set of dishes and a doll
buggy. I want a stove and a story book. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a ball, a bat, candy, apples and oranges,
a cap pistol, a train of cars, bananas, a little wagon, a wheelbarrow
and anything else you think of. I am a little boy 6 years old.
Mama wants a fine music box. Remember papa, too, and bring him
something nice. That is all. If you are hungry when you get here
you will find cake on the table. Your friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, a book satchel,
firecrackers, some roman candles, candy, fruit and nuts. Good-by.
Your little friend,
Longview, Gregg Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I want you to bring me a wagon, a doll that will go to
sleep, firecrackers, a little train, a game, roman candles. Santa
Claus, I feel sorry for you, as you have to carry so many things
on your back. Well, be sure and bring them. Your little friend,
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 18. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I am a good girl in school, and I want you to bring
me a big doll, oranges, apples, candy, nuts, a cooking stove
and a doll bed to fit the big doll. Your little girl,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 12.
-- Dear Old Santa: I write to ask you to bring me a set of marbles,
an ice wagon, set of tools, dump cart and train, candy, oranges,
apples and nuts, and oh! what a merry Christmas I will have!
With true love to you, I am
Purcell (McClain Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 20. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 7 years old.
I can hardly wait for Christmas to come. Please bring me an airgun,
writing desk, rocking chair, a nice book and candies and nuts.
Good-by, Santa Claus.
Mineola, Wood Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I want a little cooking stove, a swing, a doll with long
golden hair and the price what she cost, a trunk full of doll
clothes. I want my doll to be dressed in blue silk and a blue
hat. I have been a good girl. Please don't forget me. Your little
friend,
Allen, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Santa: I am real anxious for you to come and see me. I have
been a good boy. I want you to bring me an ice wagon, pistol,
A B C blocks, a train and nuts. You brought me so many things
last year. My papa has been taking The News seven years, so bring
him something. Affectionately,
Allen, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Santa: I am a little girl 2 years and 10 months old. Mama
says I've been a sweet little girl. I want you to bring me a
doll with a red dress on, a carriage for it to ride in, so I
can take it to papa's store, and I'd like a little nice candy,
please. Lovingly,
Denison, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I don't want very many things, as I am only
3 years old. I want a doll, doll buggy, dresser, all kinds of
games, piano, rocking chair, cook stove, Christmas card, shoes,
a dress, and you can think of the rest. I want a table, chairs,
candies, oranges, a jumpingjack, cup and saucer and a ring. Good-by,
Santa.
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a big doll, a swing, doll rocking
chair, a doll stove, a set of dishes and a doll table. Dear Santa
Claus, be sure to take Miss Willma something. She was my teacher
last year, and I love her. I will close. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa:
I am a little girl 5 years old. Please bring me a blue-eyed doll,
doll buggy, cradle, a book, little table, chairs, lots of toys
and a bushel of good things to eat. Your little girl,
Roswell, Chaves Co., New Mexico, Dec.
18. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me two boxes of B B shot
for my airgun, some fireworks, a great big horn, one agate, some
little marbles and some games. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big drawing board and a picture
puzzle and a musical horn. Please don't forget my little friends
and the poor little children. Your little friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a pretty doll and a writing
desk. I have lost the cooking utensils to my stove, so please
bring me some more, and bring books for my desk, a little broom,
candy, nuts and anything else you have for me. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: As all the other little children are telling
what they want I will tell you, too. A train like papa's, with
two coal cars and a red caboose; a drum, an ice wagon, a horn
like Criswell's band, a football and an elephant. Please bring
them to Athens, because I will be there Christmas. I will be
a good boy. Yours with love,
Roxton, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Old Santa: I am a little girl 9 years old. I am right good
sometimes. I want you to please bring me a nice doll, doll cradle
and a "Mother Goose" story book. My baby sister, Theresa,
wants a doll, a doll cradle, a silver knife, fork and spoon.
You will have to come in at the door, as we have no chimney,
and you might get hung up in the stovepipe. Be sure and come.
Your good little girl,
Denton, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a boy doll about a foot
and a half high, five packages of firecrackers, twelve roman
candles, an apple, an orange and half a pound of chocolate candy.
Your dear friend,
Roxton, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 6 years old. Bring me ten
packages of firecrackers, drum, bugle, wind-up sea lion, little
skyrocket, candy, nuts and fruit and anything else you want to
bring me. Don't forget to bring me some roman candles. Your little
boy,
Roxton, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please don't forget me when you are going the
rounds to see the little folks. Bring me a pretty doll, gocart,
a colored doll for my cook, roman candles, candy, nuts and fruit.
Don't forget to bring mama and papa something. Your little girl,
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa: Please bring me a pair of kid gloves and the second
book of Elsie Dinsmore and lots of fruit and nuts. You can bring
anything else you think a little 8-year old girl would like.
Your little friend,
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa: Please bring me (Addie) a bracelet, doll, picture
book, doll swing and lots of candy and fruit. I (Will May) want
a doll, gocart for my doll to ride in, picture book and lots
of candy and nuts. Your little friends,
Lancaster, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am 7 years old and I want a doll, doll
buggy, some apples, oranges, nuts and candy, and anything else
nice for a little girl like me. Yours truly,
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Tex., Dec.
17. -- Dear Santa Claus: I see so many letters from the little
children to you through The Dallas News that I want to write
one too, and tell you what I want. I want a pretty doll that
goes to sleep and not dressed, a doll dresser, the kind you think
the prettiest for me, a doll washstand, table, set of dishes,
nuts, apples, candy, oranges and other things. Don't forget Jessie
and Henry, mama, papa and Aunt Mattie and Little Bessie Lou,
who came since last Christmas. Yours truly,
Cisco, Eastland Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a pair of gloves, a game, books and
lots of other things, but I don't know what they are. I am 10
years old and in the fourth grade. Goodby,
Cisco, Eastland Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am 1 year and 1 month old. I want a pair
of shoes. My others got wet and shrunk up. I want a box of soap,
talcum powder and a rag doll, some playthings. I am a very good
little girl. Lovingly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: I would like to have a rough rider suit, a
magic lantern, tin sailboat, collar buttons, cannon, a game and
a book. Goodby, Santa.
Taylor, Williamson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring us each a ring, a doll
buggy, candy, nuts, oranges, bananas and any other nice things
you think little girls would like to have. Don't forget the little
girls and boys that lost their mamas and papas in the Galveston
flood. Your little friends,
Roswell, Chaves Co., New Mexico, Dec.
4. -- Dear Santa Claus: Last year when I wrote to you I lived
in Texas, but now I live in New Mexico, but I like Texas the
best. I am 6 years old now. Bring me a Shetland pony, bridle,
saddle and blanket. I have a quirt. If you can not bring a Shetland
pony, just do the best you can, but have it named Prince. Also
bring me a story book and a fire engine like A. V.'s, candy,
bananas and nuts. I will take good care of everything you bring
me. Mama and papa and Annie say I have been a real good boy all
the year. Your friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa:
I am a little boy 6 years old. I want you to bring me a football,
a magic lantern, a tool chest, a flute, a story book and a little
train, some candy and nuts. Wishing you a merry Christmas, I
am your little friend,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a long train, an elephant,
a goose that you wind up and he will walk, English walnuts, apples,
candy and gum. I have a very sore arm and can not play, so please
be a good old fellow and bring all these things. Your little
friend,
Venus, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a bag filled with good
things, dishes, a little table, chairs, a doll that goes to sleep.
I will hang up my stocking by the grate close to the closet door.
Be sure to find it. I want a little ring, too, and a bracelet.
Please bring papa and mama something, too.
Meridian, Bosque Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Bring me a little wagon, a trunk, a train that you wind
up to make it run, some leggins, a dozen roman candles, firecrackers,
candy, apples and oranges. I am 7 years old and I go to school
and am in the second reader. Your true friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a little machine, pair of scissors,
candy, four packages of firecrackers, four roman candles, mandolin
and a pair of shoes. Please don't forget to bring me a set of
furs. Bring the man across the street a new suit of clothes.
Fill my stocking full of candy, nuts and fruits. Your little
friend,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: We are two little cousins, one 6 and the other 5
years old. Please send us a nice doll and a doll bureau apiece.
We are going to be real good all the time. Please don't get our
presents mixed up, because we don't live in the same house. Your
little friends,
Stephenville, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa, Dallas News, Dallas Tex.: I am a boy 6 years old.
I want you to bring me a truck wagon painted red, one of Uncle
Sam's ships, Punch and Judy, a dog that will always stay a pup,
a doll and train. I am a good boy. Good-by.
Ardmore (Carter Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 20. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little saddle
and bridle, a fire engine, a hosecart, a hook and ladder wagon,
a safe for my money, and fireworks. I am 6 years old. I am sick,
but my doctor says I am a good boy. Good-by,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa: As it's just a little while before Christmas I want you
to know before you come that I have a little sister since last
time you came, and I want you to remember her and bring her lots
of nice things. She would like a rubber doll with a whistle in
the back of its head, a little ring with a little blue set in
it. I have been a good boy, and will you please bring me a sure
enough train, with three iron coaches; a cannon, an air gun,
the battleship Maine not blowed up, a real horn, so I can practice
with the band boys; three boxes of firecrackers, eighteen skyrockets,
a little wagon, some story books, so mama can read to me? Yours,
111 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, Dallas Co.,
Tex., Dec. 18. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 12 years
old. Please bring me a bicycle, a baby buggy, a gocart, a doll
that is big enough to fit it, a stove, a ring, linked bracelet,
silver or gold one; stove with the pipe and all of the vessels
that belong to it. I will close for this time. God bless Santa
Claus. Yours tenderly,
High, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 18. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I want a nice doll, a picture book, firecrackers,
nuts, candy, apples and a banana. I won't ask for any more. Yours
lovingly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: Next week is Christmas. Please do not forget
our house. I live on Canton street. If you want to come in the
front door I will not lock it. I will go to bed early and I will
shut my eyes tight. I want a baby doll, a box of candy, and I
wish you a merry Christmas. Yours with love,
On the Road, Dec. 19. -- Dear Santa Claus:
I want a cook stove and vessels, lots of toys, a sheep, a rag
doll in long dresses and a little black dog.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 3 years old. I want you
to please bring me a nice doll, a nice rocking chair and table
for my doll. Please bring my brothers something nice. Your little
friend,
Whitewright, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec.
17. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a steam engine, three
coaches, a track, a dozen roman candles and firecrackers. Bring
my little sister a doll and doll buggy.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 14. --
Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me an airgun, book that
is called "Around the World," rubbers, roman candles,
two packages of firecrackers. Goodby. Your loving boy,
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
16. -- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a bicycle, wood saw and rack,
hook and ladder, fire engine, checkers and plates, cup and saucer.
My age is 6 years.
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
16. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 14 years old, and
mama says I am a good girl. Bring me a doll baby and go-cart,
suit of doll furniture and a china cup, saucer and plate. Bring
little brother a drum, horn, and a little train, top and plate,
cup and saucer. Goodby for this time.
Hillsboro, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a hook and ladder, a hose reel,
a book about "Golden Locks," a train and a little wheelbarrow,
too. I'll try to be a good boy. Please bring them to me. Please
bring Mary a doll. I mashed the old one's face in, but didn't
mean to do it.
Hillsboro, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 13. --
Dear Old Santa: I am a good little boy of 4 years. I want a little
hammer, a box of nails, a measure, a hatchet, a picture of you
and a little knife. Please do not disappoint me Christmas morning.
Fill my stockings with candy and oranges and good things to eat.
Your (sic) lovingly,
Venus, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 5 years old. Please bring
me a train, a railroad, some wax, candy, bananas, oranges. If
you have no doll that goes to sleep please see if you can't get
me one that does. I don't want one if it don't go to sleep. I
will be a smart little girl and help mama. Bring me a little
doll cradle, too. Your little friend,
Meridian, Bosque Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please bring me a little wagon, a train that you wind
up and it will run, a pistol, some caps to shoot it with, roman
candles, firecrackers, candy, apples and oranges. Your true friend,
Waco, McLennan Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: This is my first letter to you, and I hope
you will bring me what I ask for. A tin horn, a drum, a pistol,
for I want to be a policeman, fruits, nuts and candies. Be sure
and don't forget papa, mama and auntie and grandpa and Uncle
Tom. Good-by.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a bureau, stove, all cooking things,
a big doll and two girl dolls, a clown that squeals, a doll buggy
with red parasol. All the dolls have shoes and stockings and
hats. Don't forget my brothers, sisters, papa and mama. Your
friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would bring [me] a bureau, stove,
doll buggy, a boy doll, washboard, tub, a ringer, pair of shoes
and mittens. Don't forget our family.
Amarillo, Potter Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please bring me a set of little dishes, a little washstand,
a set of little knives, forks and spoons, a sleepy dolly with
brown hair. Your little 6-year-old friend,
Amarillo, Potter Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I am a little boy 3 1/2 years old. Please bring me a big wagon, big
horn, a train, a big (bum) drum, and lots of other things. Your
little friend,
Elmore (Garvin Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 20. -- Dear Santa Claus: I do not know whether you will
bring little Indian girls anything or not, but they tell me that
Santa brings good children nice things, and I try to be good.
I would like for you to bring me a gold ring, a bracelet, a doll
bureau, a wardrobe, two large dolls, one with blue eyes and one
with black hair, to be long down to their waist; a set of toy
dishes, stove, kitchen set, a safe, table, a fourth reader, story
book. I want you to bring mama a pair of vases, a silk handkerchief,
a bottle of cologne. Bring papa a silk handkerchief, a pair of
gold cuffbuttons and a nice knife. I have a little brother a
week old. Bring him a rattler and a black curly dog. If this
is not asking for too much I would like to have all, but if it
is, why send what you think best and all you can spare. I am
your little girl,
Kaufman, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dearest Santa Claus: I want a little doll dressed in blue,
a little stove, a little doll trunk with dresses in it. Well,
I guess you will bring me some candies, nuts, firecrackers and
things as you always do. I am a little girl 4 years old and dear
Santa, please don't forget mama, papa and my little sisters.
Your little girl,
Kaufman, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: As it is nearly Christmas time I thought
I would write to you now so you will get it by then. I want a
big bisque doll with a blue silk dress and with dark curly hair,
a writing desk, a pretty little set of dishes, candies, nuts
and everything nice. Please don't forget mama and papa and all
my little sisters and brothers. Your little girl,
Longview, Gregg Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Old Santa: I am a little girl 5 years old, [and] want a
doll, a doll buggy, a little broom and a lot of candy and nuts.
Do not forget my little brother 2 years old, for we love you
very much. Your little girl,
Baird, Callahan Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: We will tell you what we want for Christmas.
We both want a nice doll that will go to sleep with black eyes,
one with yellow hair, and Jessie wants hers with black hair,
a doll buggy, a great deal of candy and nuts. Good-by. From your
little friends,
Italy, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 18. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I am a little boy nearly 6 years old. I want a gray
dog hitched to a little cart, two oranges, some mixed candy,
two apples and chewing gum. Papa says I am a real good little
boy. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am 9 years old, and I would like to tell
you what I would like to have: A bucket with little scissors
in it, a doll buggy, a Bible and a speech book. I live on corner
of Oak Lawn and Maple avenue.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am 7 years old and I will tell you what I
want for Christmas: A pair of scissors, a doll, story book and
a swing. I live on the corner of Maple and Oak Lawn avenues.
Don't forget the place. Yours respectfully,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: You were so good to bring everything I wrote
for last Christmas. I must write again this year. I want a go-cart,
a doll dressed in pink, with a pink hat, a ring with a blue set
in it, a story book with pretty pictures in it, a wash bowl and
pitcher, a wardrobe, a washstand, a rocking chair, stand and
lots of nice things to eat. With love, from
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Old Santa: Please be so kind as to bring me a big doll,
a tiny parlor set, a sewing machine, a horn, a rocking chair,
candy, fruit, a pretty ring. I do hope I am not asking too much,
but I have tried to be a good little girl all the eight years
of my life. Good-by.
Valley Mills, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec.
17. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little black dog,
a engine, a drum, a toolbox, candy, apples, oranges and bananas.
Your friend,
Valley Mills, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec.
18. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, doll buggy,
set of dishes, fireworks, candy, oranges, apples and nuts. And
bring my brother a saddle blanket, fireworks, candy, apples,
oranges and nuts. Your friend,
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa: Please bring us a football, football suits, big
roman candles, firecrackers, skyrockets, orange, apples, candies
and nuts. Our little cousins, Sidney and George Grant, will be
here, too, don't forget them. Our ages are 6 and 4 years. We
are going to be good boys.
Colorado, Mitchell Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little 2-year-old and this is my
first letter. Will you please bring me an elephant, dog, cat,
a Mollie Cottontail, that I can play with. Please don't bring
any paper caps for pistol, nor firecrackers, for I am afraid
of them. Your little friend,
Colorado, Mitchell Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Old Friend Santa: I am a good little boy and won't you
please send me a drum, a hammer and some nails and firecrackers
as I am not afraid to shoot them. As ever your friend,
Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
19. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll, washbowl, pitcher, doll
cradle, kid gloves and ring. My little brother wants a little
train, wheelbarrow, rocking-horse and that is all we want. My
little brother is 6 years old. I am 8. Yours truly,
Ardmore (Carter Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 18. -- Dear Santa Claus: Won't you bring me a little folding
bed, a doll, a silver spoon with Rachel on it, a silver powder-box
for me, a doll chair, a book. I am 8 years old. Lots of apples,
oranges and nuts, too. I am your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a sword, a gun, a suit and
a cap. Your little friend,
Cisco, Eastland Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am 8 years old and in the fourth grade. Please
bring me a doll, dressing case, fireworks, candy, oranges, fruits
and nuts. I think every little girl and boy should write to Santa
Claus and tell him what they want. We are living at the same
place that we did last year. Your friend,
Thurber, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want to write and tell you to please bring
my things to Aunt Allie's at Abilene, for I am going to be there
Christmas. Be careful not to get our things mixed, as there will
be four boys and two little girls and three big girls, besides
our papas and mamas and grandma. Good-by,
Kemp, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little stove, a big doll
with white hair, story-books, set of dishes, oranges, apples,
candy and nuts. Don't forget brother Willie. He wants roman candles,
a soldier suit, a banjo, A B C blocks and lots of good things
to eat. Wish you a merry Christmas.
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am an extremely good little girl and don't
want anything for myself, but please bring me a diamond necklace
to give to mama, and an automobile to give to papa, a pony, a
motor cycle, a stop-watch, a shotgun, a safe full of money to
give to brother, and bring me -- oh, just bring me everything
else to give to uncle and he will divide with me. Don't fail.
Graham, Young Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: It is getting near Christmas and I want to
tell you what I would like to have most: A doll trunk and a little
folding bed for my dolls. My little brother wants a ring, and
I would like a nice new one, too. Now I want to invite you to
take supper at our house when you come to Graham. I will prepare
it on a little table by the fireplace. Be sure to come. Don't
forget papa and mama and my little cousins in the country. So
good-by, dear Santa Claus. Your loving little friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dear Santa
Claus:
Birdville, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: Please send your little girl a doll
with black hair, blue eyes, a doll chair, nuts, candy and what
other things you have to spare for your good little girl. I am
6 years old and live four miles from Fort Worth. Don't for get
me, dear Santa.
Jacksboro, Jack Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a bracelet, some kid gloves,
candy, wax, nuts, bananas and oranges. I will try to be a good
girl next year. You may bring me anything that is nice for a
little girl 7 years old. Your little friend,
Jacksboro, Jack Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I am 8 years old. I want a gun that won't
make a noise, trees with some squirrels in them to shoot at.
Yours truly,
Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a tool chest, a buck, bucksaw,
fairy tale book, oranges, candy, nuts of every kind and apples;
and please bring something to mother, Santa Claus. Your friend,
Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll and a trunk, candy,
nuts of every kind, oranges and a set of dishes. And please bring
something to mother, Santa Claus. Your friend,
Cameron, Milam Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please come to see me and bring me a little
set of dishes, a doll, doll buggy, a washstand, dresser, a table,
trunk, lots of good things to eat and bring my auntie something
nice for her house. I love you, and think it is not too much
for a little girl 5 years old. Your little friend,
Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec.
18. -- Dear Santa Claus: I live three miles northwest of Grand
Prairie, and I have been a good boy and want you to bring me
a ring, a rubber rattler, a little red wagon, and do not forget
my little sweetheart. She lives in Dallas. Her name is Hazel
Brown. Please remember papa and mama. Their names are Bob and
Hettie.
Quitman, Wood Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I will write you a little letter to let you
know what I want you to bring me. A doll with blue eyes and light
hair, picture books, a wash set, a horn, lots of good things
to eat and vases. Please bring me these and I will thank you.
Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to come to my house Christmas night
and bring me a move wagon, furniture, men driving some horses,
nuts, candy, oranges, and bring my little sister, Elizabeth,
candy, a doll and a new dress. I am a little boy 4 years old
and I live on Swiss avenue, No. 260. I've been good and you must
be sure to come. Your little boy,
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 16. -- Dear
Good Santa Claus: I want a doll, a set of dishes, a story book,
a jumping jack and a little brother. Goodby.
Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
16. -- My Dear Old Santa: Little sister and I dearly love you
and are going to be better children than ever. Bring us those
pretty things that you think will suit us best and we promise
you to love you more dearly than ever before and not miss a Sunday
at Sunday school for the next year, besides we will [l]ove and
obey what papa and mama says better than we ever did. Hoping
that you will sweetly remember your dear little friends, we remain
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. Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 16. -- Dear
Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a boy doll, a little trunk,
a doll buggy, little iron bed and lots of goodies. Your little
girl,
Tyler, Smith Co., Tex., Dec. 19. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a big doll, a doll piano, a little
iron. I am nearly 9 years old. Bring me anything else that you
think I ought to have. Bring me some apples, oranges, nice candy
and nuts. Good-by until Christmas, and I am a good girl. Your
little friend,
Denison, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I like you so well. I want a large set of
dishes, a trunk, a story book, nuts, apples, oranges and candy.
I am 8 years old. Good-by.
Garland, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: We are so glad that it is nearly time for you
to come again. I want you to bring me a watch and chain and some
nice toys, apples, oranges, candy, nuts, etc. Bring my little
brothers something. Your (sic) truly,
Thurber, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa: I am a little girl 8 years old. Please bring me books,
a stove for cooking, pretty little cards, candy and apples. Good-by.
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a set of doll dishes,
a doll, a stove and doll chair, a horn and a little iron train,
candy, apples, oranges, nuts and bananas. I am 8 years old. Good-by.
Mexia, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please send me an air gun, fireworks, a
bunch of bananas, a couple of dozen seedless oranges. I am a
little boy of 7. I have a little sister and brother. Please do
not forget them. Yours truly,
Vernon, Wilbarger Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- My dear Mr. Santa Claus: I'm just counting the days until
you will again visit us little tots. I write you to let you know
what I desire for my Christmas presents. A cute little pastry
set. Of course I'll take a stove that I can build a fire in,
if you'll be so kind as to bring it; a little dining table and
set of chairs will be just lovely to go with these things. A
big dolly that goes to sleep and is prettily dressed up is what
I desire most of all. Don't forget my Aunty. Your loving little
subject,
Paris, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 17. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a drum, tool box, a monkey, elephant,
a pig, a big rubber ball, a train, a horn and some fireworks.
Don't forget little baby Cecil. Yours truly, your friend,
Covington, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl about 9 years old. I live
two miles from town. I want you to please send me two dolls and
one doll buggy. I have two little brothers who want some nuts,
apples and candy, two bunches of firecrackers and a few roman
candles. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: When Buggie took me down town I saw you where
you have all your nice Christmas presents for good children.
I am 5 years old and try to be a good girl. I will just ask you
to please bring me a piano that I can play on, some dishes, a
stable, a cook stove, a big doll just like you brought Sittie
last Christmas. I hope I have not asked for too much. Mrs. McCorkle
is teaching me to sing for you at the Park Church Christmas night.
By-by till Christmas night.
Greenville, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me some firecrackers,
roman candles, candy, nuts and anything else you think will suit
a little boy 8 years old. Don't forget little sister. She wants
a doll, go-cart, doll bed and nuts and candy. Don't forget mama
and papa. Good-by. Yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- My Dear Santa
Claus: If it is not too much, I would like for you to bring me
a doll, a workbox, nuts, candy, oranges, apples, a doll house
with a few dolls in it, a telephone in it and a little doll bed
with brass nobs on it. You are such a nice kind man, I know you
will bring them. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- My Dear Santa
Claus: If it not too much, I would like to have a doll, a doll
trunk, a doll bed, apples, nuts, oranges, a doll house with a
telephone and a few dolls in it, and bring Stella a doll trunk.
She forgot to tell you to bring her one. Your little friend,
Naples, Morris Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll that will go to sleep,
a little ring with a set in it, a set of dishes and some apples,
candy, nuts and bananas; also a thimble, paper of needles and
two spools of thread, and oh, Santa Claus, if you have a doll
buggy to spare, please bring me one. Your little friend,
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Friend Santa Claus: I am a big girl. Please bring me
a red dress, six hats, any shape is fashionable, boy doll, blue
eyes, light hair, with silly look; I hate a smart-looking doll;
a big box of good things to eat, one box of face powder, white,
one box red face paint and anything else you have on hand. I
belong to the Four Hundred, and my sister lives on Denton street,
south end. Your friend,
Hutto, Williamson Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll that will go to sleep
and a doll buggy. Bring my brothers Olin and Jim a wagon, popgun,
whistles, a rocking horse with a bell on it, and bring Jim a
tricycle and a story book, and Santa, don't forget to bring little
Hazel a doll that will go to sleep and a doll swing. We will
be good children.
Denton, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 6 years old. I want you to
bring me a sword, a steam train, a magic lantern, six roman candles,
six skyrockets, two bunches of firecrackers, nuts, candies and
fruit, and I will be the best boy in Texas. Hoping that you will
not forget me Christmas, I remain, as ever, your own little boy,
Denton, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, two roman candles,
a set of dishes, sewing machine, candy, nuts and other things
that you have to spare. Also bring me a little set of furniture.
Very truly,
Baird, Callahan Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a good boy 8 years old. Will you bring
me an airgun, a tricycle and some candy and nuts.
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a dining table, a
set of dishes, some knives and forks, a doll already dressed,
a doll sofa and a box of stationery. Good-by. Your true friend,
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me a little doll
baby, set of dishes, a drum, a horn and a black horse and plenty
of good things to eat, for I have always a good appetite. Yours,
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: I want to tell you, Santa, what to bring
me. Please bring me a jumpingjack, flute, a saddle for my donkey.
I'm going to have a steam engine. Bring me some nuts and candies.
I'm just 5 years old Jan. 1. My grandpa lives in Dallas. You
might call around and see him. His name is Mr. John Gavin. Yours,
Wynnewood (Garvin Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 18. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am 10 years old. Please bring
me a ring, some books, firecrackers and bring my mama a cook.
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: Please bring your little boy a railroad
train, cap pistol, two dozen boxes of caps, six packages firecrackers,
one dozen roman candles, twenty shots, apples, oranges and everything
that is nice that you think of. Your little boy,
Dundee, Archer Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: We are two little girls 6 and 4 years old.
We want each of us a set of furs, doll dresses, big dolls with
real hair, sewing baskets, doll trunks and anything else nice
you can spare us. Your little friends,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, doll bed, doll cradle,
doll swing, doll hammock, oranges, bananas, apples, candy and
a great big pineapple. I am the only little girl here, so you
can bring me a stove, stove vessels, doll chamber, a bedroom
set and a bicycle. That is all. Your little girl,
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want an engine, knife, hook and ladder,
ice wagon, log wagon, train and lots of candy, nuts and fireworks.
Your little friend,
Venus, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a ring, a doll with long black
curly hair, that will go to sleep, a washstand, two little red
chairs for my doll, candy, nuts and anything else you want me
to have. I am 6 years old. Your little friend,
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
19. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, buggy and a
little biscuit roller, a little bed, candy, oranges and wax and
lots of good things to eat. I like to have forgotten to tell
you to bring me some little dishes and mother a folding bed.
I'll try hard to be a good girl. I am 5 years old. I hope you
won't think I am asking too much. Goodby till I hear from you.
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I will write and tell you what I want. A
pair of kid gloves, a rocking chair, gossamer and don't forget
my little brother, Wade. He wants a drum, a rocking horse, a
train and a tool chest. That is all until Christmas eve. I will
have my stocking hanging up. Be sure and leave some candy and
nuts and apples. Good-by,
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 14. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Bring me an airgun and some roman candles and some
firecrackers and some fruit, and bring me an overcoat.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am rather late with my letter, but hope
not too late for you to have time to bring me some nice things.
I want a ship, a story book, firecrackers, nuts and candies of
all kinds. Please don't forget to bring my aunty a large doll.
I can play with it, so you need not bring me a doll. I am a boy
6 years old, and a very good boy, mama says. Please don't forget
me. Lovingly,
Groesbeck, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec.
17. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a pair of roses, a toilet
set and a gold ring with a red set.
Groesbeck, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec.
19. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 10 years old and
I want a toilet set, a pretty pin tray and anything else you
think I need; fruits and nuts and candy, and bring my baby brother
a rubber rattler and a little bell.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I won't be here Christmas. I am going to
Austin, but don't forget me. Please bring me some nice things
to eat, crackerjack, stuffed dates and pinders, a gun, a deck
of cards and a package of cigarettes. Your little fat friend,
Malakoff, Henderson Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa: Please bring me a big doll, a high chair, a little
cradle for my doll, a sofa and dresser. Fill my stockings full
of all kinds of nuts, oranges, apples and bananas. If you will
bring me these things I will be a good girl. Your little girl,
Paris, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 18. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring us two doll-heads, a doll with brown
eyes and black hair that will go to sleep, a trunk, swing and
two little dolls dressed in white, doll buggy, fireworks, candy,
fruits, nuts and a story book apiece. Good-by. Your little friends,
Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec.
20. -- Dear Santa: I am your best friend and I know you won't
forget me. So I will let you know what I want. I want a horn
that will blow loud, an apple, an orange, firecrackers, and put
something on the Christmas tree for me. Bring Tom a red stick
of candy and a rattler and I will be a good boy. Good-by. Your
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. Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I'm a little girl 7 years old. I think you
have not forgotten me this year. The first thing I want is a
little doll trunk, the second thing is a big doll, the third
thing a pretty story book, the fourth thing a doll buggy to roll
my doll in, the fifth thing a pair of red kid gloves, the sixth
thing a set of dishes, a little table, the seventh thing a doll
hat, the eighth thing a pair of new shoes. Santa Claus, don't
forget to fill my stocking full of candy, nuts and oranges. Always
your friend,
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a large doll, doll trunk,
a white doll rocking chair for my doll. I am a good little girl.
I go to Sunday school every Sunday that I can. I am 10 years
old. Good-by.
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a little girl 6 years old. I want
you to bring me for Christmas a big doll with blue eyes and light
curly hair, a little lamp, a go-cart for dollie and some nice
candies. I hope you will bring these things.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a needle and a pair of scissors,
a work basket, a little millhouse and a train that winds up and
runs on a track. And give some of my things to the poor little
Galveston sufferers. Yours truly, P. S. -- Don't forget to bring some firecrackers to my sister and me. R. C.
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 5 years old. I am not
always as good as you would like to see me, but I do try so hard
to mind mama. I wish you would please bring me a toolchest, a
story book and whatever you think would please. Your little friend,
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I think it was time for me to write to you.
I want you to bring me a big doll, a story book, "Little
Women," a silk handkerchief, nuts, oranges, apples and candy,
and if you think a girl 11 years old needs anything else you
can bring it to me. Your little girl,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a football, an ax, a train
that runs on a track, a steam engine, some firecrackers, nuts,
candy and oranges. With lots of love I am your little friend,
Venus, Johnson Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please bring me a scrapbook, a little doll bedstead for
my dollie, a dresser, nuts and candy. Bring me a jewsharp and
a whirligig. I remain your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dear Santa:
Please send me a hobby horse, not a double one, a horn, drum,
gun and box of caps. Bring for auntie a nice yellow dress and
nice bonnet.
Seymour, Baylor Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I am a little girl 3 years old who wants you to bring
her some little dishes with flowers on them, a tiny little wash
set, a new doll and doll buggy, an iron to iron handkerchiefs,
a little barrel of clothespins, a rake, hoe and spade, a fire
engine and tin horn. I don't think I have asked for too much,
as I have no little sisters and brothers for you to come to see,
and mama says I am a nice good little girl. Please bring papa
and mama something nice and be sure and don't forget to bring
mama some new scissors, so I can have her old ones, as they cut
such nice paper dolls. P. S. -- Be sure and don't forget the wringer to my wash set.
Denton, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am so glad it is nearly Christmas. I am a
little boy 9 years old. Please bring me a bicycle and a book
of Robinson Crusoe and Bobby Bright, Black Beauty and other books,
and some bullets for my airgun and caps for my pistol and some
firecrackers and roman candles and all kinds of fireworks, candies,
nuts and fruits, and Santa Claus, don't forget papa and mama
and sister and brother Andrew. Well, goodby, Santa Claus. Your
friend, And Santa Claus, I forgot that I want a pistol and a toy sword.
Tyler, Smith Co., Tex., Dec. 17. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me a fire wagon and an airgun
also, a big train and a ship. Be sure that you bring me a bunch
of roman candles and other fireworks, candy and other nice things.
Your friend,
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
17. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 5 years old. I want
you to bring me a horn, a piano, a drum, a book and two packages
of firecrackers and some candies and nuts. I will be a good girl,
Santa.
Grandfalls, Ward Co., Tex., Dec. 18. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 9 years old on March 6. I have a little sister 5 years old. We have no mama. She died in Dallas last July. Papa is so poor and sick. We want to see papa so bad. Papa is broke and can not come to see us. We want lots of things -- shoes and clothes. Papa is too poor to get them. Will you please ask all the good people to pray for us; papa, too, so he can make money to come and see us and get us some shoes and clothes. Now, Santa, you pray for us and papa, so we can get two pairs of shoes (9 and 7 1/2 is our numbers). I want a first reader, my sister a primer and two dolls and a sailor cap. So goodby. My name is Anna Florence Lugg, 9 years old; my sister Cora F. Lugg, 5 years. Write in care of Dr. Bergman, Grand Falls, Ward Co.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a piano and some nuts, fruits and candy.
Goodby.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll cradle, a doll, a large set of
dishes and some nuts and candy. Goodbye.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want an airgun and little train. I want a
story book and some nuts and candy. Goodbye.
[Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.?] -- Dear Santa
Claus: I want you to bring me a big tool box and a four-bladed
knife, an airgun and shot. My name is
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 14. -- Dear
Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll trunk, hobby horse, cart,
train, tool chest, bank and red ball. This is all unless you
bring me a fire wagon. Yours in earnest,
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me that doll down at the bazar.
She is dressed in black. Don't bring me the paints, for Maby
gave me some. Be sure and bring me that negro doll. Also bring
me a doll clock if you can find one, and a piano, too, and be
sure not to forget the fireworks, for we want them bad. I have
a sweet little baby sister just 3 months old. Bring her anything
you want to. Well, I will close. Be sure and come. Your little
friend,
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Old Santa: Don't forget that we are not going to grandpa's
in Elgin Christmas, but will be here in the Oil City. My brother
Gussie L. and sister Macie Jewel have been good children and
want you to be good to them. I want a thimble, rocking-chair,
ring, doll bed and a lot of goodies. I wish you would bring my
doll Spence a new pair of shoes. Santa, I have kept her four
years and I love you because you gave me such a beautiful doll.
I'll be good until Christmas. P. S. -- We will leave the gas burning in the hall and the front door open for you, as we have no chimney.
Springtown, Parker Co., Dec. 21. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I am a little boy 9 years old and sell The Dallas
News at this place. I have made lots of money, but have spent
so much of it. Now, dear Santa, I want you to think of me Christmas.
I want a gun to shoot birds, a tricycle and a whole lot of firecrackers
and roman candles; that will do me. And now I will ask you to
bring my sister Jessie a pretty doll.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a book named "Cinderella,"
a small doll stool and a pearl-handle knife, nuts, candy and
some money to buy a pony with. Good-by. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me a small doll stool,
an ice cream freezer, a bedroom set, a sewing machine and a little
swing and some firecrackers, nuts, candy and all kinds of fruit.
Your little girl, P. S. -- I forgot to say I want a ring.
Groesbeck, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec.
17. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: I would like to have a package of
roman candles and some firecrackers, a horn, a bicycle, a little
wagon, a carriage that you wind up and it will run, a buggy with
a mule and clown in it, a bug that flaps his wings and runs,
and a knife. Well, Santa Claus, I shall let you rest for a while
I think; that is all. I am a little boy 9 years old. Hope you
will get around to see every one. Bye-bye,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a fire engine, a little red
wagon, some firecrackers, candy, nuts and all fruits and a little
car with seats on it. Your little boy,
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa: What I want Christmas is a ring, a pair of red
kid gloves and some story-books and that is all. So bring the
kid gloves if nothing else. Good-by,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write to you to let you
know what I most earnestly desire. I think I would like a little
watch; if no one else has the little couch, I think I would like
it if you please; and a large doll, as large as a baby, a little
writing desk and that is all. I will close,
Groesbeck, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec.
16. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll, a little image doll,
a little wagon with some cotton on it. I am a little girl 5 years
old and will be 6 in May. I want some doll furniture, a little
doll hatrack and a stove with a little teakettle and a stove-lifter.
Please bring all these. My name is
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want to write you a letter. I want you to
bring me a drum and a hook and ladder and a small engine and
a hose cart and a hammer to crack my nuts. I am a boy 8 years
old. Your dear (sic)
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy only 3 years old and am too
little to write a letter myself, so I got my papa to write this
one on the typewriter for me. Please bring me a little boy's
tricycle, a little train that will run by itself, a top that
will spin and make music, a popgun, a pistol and some caps, lots
of fireworks, some nuts, [fruit] and candy. Please bring my little
brother, Selden, a rubber doll and rattler. I will be a good
boy. Good-by.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a cap pistol, a drum and a
bunch of firecrackers. Please bring me a present for my aunt
and mama. Your friend,
Jefferson, Marion Co., Tex., Dec. 13.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll with natural hair
about twenty-two inches tall and a doll hammock or a doll swing
and a doll hat to fit the doll, some doll shoes and stockings.
Well, good-by. Your best friend,
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a cap pistol, toolchest, the
book of "Young Folks' History of England," ball, iron
train, drum, horn and four packages of firecrackers, two games,
nuts, candies, oranges, apples, ten roman candles, knife and
five boxes of caps. Your best friend,
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an airgun, some boy's story
books, toolchest, cap pistol, football, oranges, apples, nuts,
candies, marbles, agates. I am 10 years old and in the fifth
grade. And bring me some fireworks. Your best friend,
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Mama says sometimes I am bad and sometimes
I am good. Please bring me a toy piano, doll carriage, iron stove,
doll bed, doll, sweets and fireworks. And bring my sister a doll
that can not break and a doll cradle. Yours truly,
Springtown, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a football, bicycle and
mackintosh. Yours truly, P. S. -- I have two little nephews at
Sherman, Tex., Ward and Willie Moody. Please don't forget them.
They are too young to write. Your friend,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa: Please to bring me a machine, stove, firecrackers, piano,
washstand, nuts, candy and thread. Yours,
Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec.
18. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old and am
going to school for my first season. Please bring me a set of
dishes and a bracelet and some oranges and candy, and oblige,
Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec.
18. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 8 years old and am
going to school for my first season. Please bring me a 22 target
rifle and a bunch of firecrackers, some torpedoes, some candy,
oranges and apples, and oblige,
Detroit, Red River Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa: I thought I would write you a letter to let you
know what I want. I want a false-face, four roman candles, a
pocketknife, three bunches of firecrackers, a story book, six
boxes of pistol caps, some shot for my airgun and some nuts.
Yours truly,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a big doll dressed
in any color. Mrs. Santa Claus wants to dress it. A little stove
that I can cook on, a doll hammock and some nuts and candy and
an apple. Good-by. Your little friend,
Rhome, Wise Co., Tex., Dec. 17. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Will you please bring me an airgun and four boxes
of shot and a pair of leggens and some firecrackers and roman
candles and a two-wheel bicycle and some skyrockets. Now, please,
Santa Claus, don't forget my good old daddy. He is at Krum. This
is all for this time. Your little boy,
Rhome, Wise Co., Tex., Dec. 18. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a two-wheel bicycle and a pair of
leggens and some firecrackers and roman candles and some skyrockets,
a horn, a drum, a flag, an airgun, a knife, a soldier suit, story
book, and bring mama some pretty things. Papa is at Krum, and
don't forget him. You were so good last Christmas and promised
me that we would see you upon those high mountains. I want you
to come to our Christmas tree. I am going to say a speech. Good-by.
Your boy,
Rhome, Wise Co., Tex., Dec. 17. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Bring me all the pretty things you can spare from
the other kids. I would like to get a whole lot of firecrackers,
a wagon, a billy goat, a horn, an airgun and shot. But, say,
Santa Claus, I am a boy, please don't bring me any dolls. I ain't
going to play with them any more. You see I am 5 years old now,
and I will soon be a man. Good-by. Oh, yes, I want some candy
and lots of good things. Don't forget my Grandma Wolf in Temple.
Your little boy,
Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: You have been very kind to me and mama and
papa and I come again to you. Will you please bring me a crokinole
board, a saddle blanket and saddle girt, a lot of firecrackers
and cannon crackers and roman candles, and mama and papa something
nice. I want a baseball glove. That is all this time. Your little
friend,
Clifton, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a pair of billy goats and a
wagon and harness, and a fiddle to play "Dixie" on.
Do not wake me up too early. Your friend,
Clifton, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me one hook and ladder wagon and
writing desk and a small lantern and lots of candy and a donkey
and an engine. Your friend,
Forney, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to come to see me Christmas and
bring me some roman candles, skyrockets, firecrackers, toys,
nuts and fruits. My papa reads The News daily. Your little friend,
Atlanta, Cass Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
My Dear Old Santa Claus: I wrote you last Christmas. You were
good to me. So I write you again. I am a little boy 5 years old.
Please bring me a brass horn, a drum, a gun that shoots rubber
balls, firecrackers, something good to eat, a pocketbook with
money in it, a little train and a book. Bring my little negro,
Cal Johns, a suit of clothes, some fireworks and something good
to eat. I will be a good boy and learn my lessons well. Your
little friend,
Vernon, Wilbarger Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a big doll and a bracelet and a story
book and some pictures and some candy, too, and apples. Your
little friend,
Floyd, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 17. -- Dear
Old Santa Claus: What are you going to bring me this time? I
am nearly 9 years old, and I'm a mighty good boy, so please bring
me a steam engine that burns alcohol, printing press, writing
desk, roman candles, firecrackers, skyrockets and lots and lots
of good things to eat, for you know a boy gets awful hungry.
Please send my things to Paris, for I am going to spend Christmas
with my grandmother. Your good little boy,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: I'm only 4 years old, but I want lots
of nice things. I want you to bring me a doll and buggy, a little
workbasket, with a pair of scissors in it, a book, a swing and
some fruit. Please bring little brother some things, too, so
he won't want mine, and don't forget Seagle, either, please,
your little girl,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a good little girl 3 years old and
don't worry mama and don't cry. Won't you please bring me some
candy, bananas and some dishes and a black doll and a white doll?
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please don't forget me. I am a little girl
5 1/2
years old and am trying to be good, so you will bring me what
I want. Bring a doll bedstead, a little doll china tea set, a
doll bureau, a jack in the box, a doll set of furniture, a doll
trunk and some nuts. Your little friend,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., [Dec.] 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write and let you know
what I want for Christmas. I want a pretty doll and a real stout
doll buggy. Please bring me a good one that will not break easily,
and Santa Claus, will you bring my little sister Marguerite a
pretty doll with curly hair, so she will let my dolls alone?
She wants my dolls and she breaks them. Bring her a little rocking
horse, too. Bring me some candy, oranges, bananas, nuts and firecrackers.
I will be so much obliged to you if you will bring these things.
Your little friend,
Athens, Henderson Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a doll with curly
hair and a pretty dress on, and I want a doll cradle. I am a
little girl 9 years old. Your friend,
Hubbard City, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa: Since our little sister Ouida died last month,
we all feel very sad and lonely and hope you will not forget
us this Christmas, although we shall not have the bright, happy
hearts of your last visit and will not have a Christmas tree
because of our poor little sister having been taken from us,
but trust you will not pass us by in our home of gloom and sorrow,
but will bring us a doll swing, several nice dolls, apples, oranges,
bananas and anything else you think we need. Papa and mama feel
too sad and lonely for anything, and we only care for a very
little ourselves, as us three little children are all that's
left to great (sic) you this Christmas, and trust and pray that
we may be happier the next time you come. Our names are
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I have been a good boy this year. I want an
airgun, an express wagon, a boy doll, a knife and a nice story
book and a little two-story house, some candy and nuts. Your
friend,
Granger, Williamson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I expect it is almost too late to write
to you now because the other little girls have asked you for
all the things I want, until I think you must not have any left.
But maybe if I tell you why I did not write sooner, it is because
I have just had the scarlet fever and am not well yet, and I
will not get to go to any Christmas tree this year and any place
else, and so if you will please bring me a doll buggy and a doll
cradle, an iron to iron my doll clothes, a big box of bonbons,
ten little roman candles, two bunches of firecrackers, a doll
with a red dress on and black hair, a story book, a little piano
and a doll trunk. Oh, yes, don't forget my brother. He is not
here, but will be at home Christmas. Bring him something nice,
too. He is 16 years old and he is up at Add-Ran College. I am
7 years old.
Henderson, Rusk Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little 6 years old. I want a doll with
black hair, a doll high chair, a little doll table. I can read,
so bring me a story book, a nice game and a bottle of perfume,
roman candles, firecrackers, apples, oranges, nuts, skyrockets,
bananas and torpedoes. I will be a good girl until Christmas.
Your little friend,
Henderson, Rusk Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old. I want a big
doll with yellow hair, a workbasket, a rocking chair, a little
comb and brush, a book, a nice game, apples, oranges, bananas,
nuts, firecrackers, roman candles, skyrockets and torpedoes.
My papa saw you when you went through Dallas. Well, good night.
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For The News. MRS. SANTY. Most folks think that old Santy But the truth is that old Mrs. Santy, She lets him sleep on and she gathers, MATTIE HOLLAND SWANN.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
My Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 5 years old, and I have
been a very good girl. Bring me a baby doll, a doll buggy, a
little sewing machine and a set of dishes that my little brother
can't break. Bring my baby brother a drum, a little wagon and
a rocking horse. Bring both of us candy, fruit and nuts, and
don't forget my mama and papa. I am your little friend,
Pauls Valley (Garvin Co.), Indian Territory
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a drawing book, paints,
dolls. I have one that will be 3 years old Christmas. Want some
new dresses for it, and anything you can spare. I am 8 years
old.
Stephenville, Erath Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll already dressed up in silk.
Yours,
Stephenville, Erath Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me oranges, apples, popcorn, roman
candles, a wagon and firecrackers.
Van Alstyne, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec.
18. -- Dear Old Santa: Please sir put some candy and fruit and
nuts in my stockings; besides, bring me a football and some nice
toys. Please don't get any smut on my toys and things. Your little
4-year-old friend,
Trenton, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a nice little boy, 3 years old, and I
want for Christmas a hobby-horse with real mane and tail, a drum,
a horn, a watch, a book with nice stories in it, a boy doll to
be Mabel Clare's sweetheart, and lots of candy, nuts and fruit.
Your little friend,
Houston, Harris Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa: I will now write to you about Christmas. I want a
tricycle, a doll carriage, a doll and a doll hat, and some doll
dresses and a little set of dishes, and some nice story books
and a little hall rack, and a little lamp and a little trunk
to put my clothes in, and a little bank to put my money in, and
I will hang up my stocking and I want you to put some candy in
it.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a little horse and wagon, a little patrol
and fire engine, some candy and oranges. Now, if you bring me
that I will be much obliged to you, and will think you are a
good Santa Claus.
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: If not too late to write, please be kind enough
to bring me a suit of clothes, a cap, magic lantern and a kodak,
and anything else you can spare for a little boy 7 years old.
My twin sisters, 13 years of age, want the earth, but don't deserve
it. Don't forget mama, papa and my little sister, and all good
children. Yours, etc.,
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
18. -- Dear Santa Claus: We are trying to be very good little
boys, and want you to bring us something nice. We want a great
big wagon, and ax and two great big rubber balls, and anything
else you want to bring, with a whole lot of candy and lots of
good things to eat, and please, dear Santa, we have a wee baby
sister, and please don't forget her. From your little boys,
Hillsboro, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a little red wagon like
Glady's and a billy goat with a bell on it to pull it. Leave
it in the front yard just full of candy, apples and nuts, and
a bushel of firecrackers and an airgun. Bring me an ugly falseface
to scare grandpa with. Good-by. I'll be a good boy.
Hillsboro, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a pretty doll with blue
eyes and red hair and a little go-cart. Bring me a little stove
and a piano like Ella's. Bring me some candy and apples and lots
of peanuts and a bushel of pecans. Little brother wants a drum
and a knife. I believe that is all I want this time. I will always
be a good little girl. Good-by,
Itasca, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 18. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a ball, a little wax policeman,
whole heaps of marbles, some gloves like yours and one of your
reindeer, a clown in a box and a picture book, a drum, a little
rocking horse, an iron train and a little doll and some dishes
for my sister Fannie, a Chinaman in a box for Maud. I forgot
to say I want a hammer, if you please. Your little boy,
Hillsboro, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a great big doll buggy with
a red parasol and a large doll with brown eyes and long brown
hair and that will go to sleep, a large set of dishes and a nice
little book, some candies, nuts, apples and oranges, four packages
of little firecrackers and a half dozen roman candles and anything
else that you can spare. Be sure and bring these, and don't forget
the little Galveston children and the poor children. Send my
big brother at Denison some fireworks.
Granbury, Hood Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll buggy, piano, suit of
furniture for my doll, a ring with a set in it, a manicure set
and story books. That's all. My little Cousin, Wynette Berry,
of Cleburne, will spend Christmas with me. Be sure and bring
her things to my house.
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am 11 years old. I want a big jointed
doll, a doll buggy, doll that goes to sleep, with long coal black
hair. Santa Claus, be sure you bring the doll buggy, for I want
it bad. Your friend,
[Location not given] Dear Old Santa Claus:
Please bring me a big doll dressed in pink, with a pompadour
hat on. Don't forget little brother Martin, father and mama,
and be sure to bring my little brother a band, a fine wagon and
a toy tambourine, some fireworks, a little set of furniture,
a set of dishes, desk, a washstand and a doll buggy and a man
doll. That's all.
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, iron bed, a little
chair, set of dishes, trunk and a book. Bring Joel a tin wagon,
a jack in the box, a horn, a drum, a rag baby, life size, and
bring us both lots of nuts, bananas, oranges and candy, and keep
a big hug and kiss of thanks for your own dear self. Your little
friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a pair of rubber shoes,
a pair of lace shoes, a folding bed, trunk, doll, piano, some
books, firecrackers, a new dress, hat, iron stove, set of dishes,
nuts, candy and games. I guess that is all. I am a girl. Good-by,
Santa Claus. Be sure and come to my house.
Greenville, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: I'm a boy 7 years old and live in Amarillo,
but will spend Christmas with my cousin Bill in Greenville. Please
bring me a football, one dozen roman candles, twenty shooters,
two skyrockets, one dozen packages of firecrackers, a gun to
shoot rubber balls, one dozen marbles, several agates, candy
and nuts, a horn and everything good to eat. Please remember
my papa in Amarillo, and bring mama something nice. Your boy,
Greenville, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Hello, Santa Claus! Get a move on you, and come on. We need
you. Please bring me a gun to shoot rubber balls, a knife, iron
train, a horn, a cheap watch, one dozen roman candles, two skyrockets,
six packages of firecrackers and any old thing you want to give
me. You can leave your pack of good things to eat; we can tend
to it. Bring my little brother Frank a picture-book, a woolly
dog, two rocky-horses with a seat between them, building blocks,
a whip with whistle in the end, a donkey on wheels, plenty of
bananas. Santa, don't forget mama and papa and my grandpa. Yours
for a time,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Mrs. Santa: I think I have been a good girl. If I have
not, I hope your husband, Mr. Santa, will not fill my stockings
with switches. I am going to try to help the poor. I would like
for him to bring me a stove, a doll, a story-book of "Pilgrims'
Progress," and a game. On Christmas Eve night, you come
down the chimney. I live at No. 408 North Travis street. Your
little girl,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a big doll, a doll
bed, doll buggy, doll swing, doll trunk and dishes. Say, you
forgot to bring the doll piano last Christmas, so don't forget
it this time. I live at 314 East Lee avenue. Please don't forget
my little cousins that live in Waxahachie and the one that lives
here. Good-by,
Bowie, Montague Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 6 years old, and I want
you to come to see me this Christmas. Bring me a little doll
swing with two dolls in it, a doll trunk, a set of dishes, a
doll buggy, a pair of patent leather shoes, a pair of silk stockings,
a doll bed, and all the firecrackers and roman candles you can
spare. My big brother wants a gun, but papa says, "Boy,
gun; joy, fun -- gun bust, boy dust" -- but he wants one
real bad, so bring it to him if you can. Little bubbie wants
fireworks and nothing but a diamond ring will satisfy sister.
Your little girl,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: Please bring your little girl a doll
couch, a baby doll with a long white dress on, short curly hair
and large blue eyes, candy, oranges, apples and nuts. If you
will bring me these things I will think you are a good Santa
Claus. I have a little sister named Ellie Meador Edwards. Please
bring her a little shaggy dog, a rubber doll that squeals when
you squeeze it, a stuffed monkey, a rattler and a ring with a
pearl in it. This is her first Christmas and I do not want you
to forget her. Good-by. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a big wagon, set of tools, two packages
of firecrackers, some other kinds of fireworks, a wagon that
you can wind up and go, and a little ship that you can put on
water. Well, good-by. From your boy,
Houston, Harris Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Bring me the best you've got and lots of them.
I am your friend. Now listen: Don't bring papa any slippers.
It sort o' makes him mad. He's got plenty and to spare. Heard
him talking over the fence to our neighbors. He was laughing,
but his words snapped. Says he: "It's most time for our
slippers to come." "Yes," says the neighbor, sorter
grinning. "Last year's pair cost me $90." Papa he says:
"Yes; and the bills come in the first week of the new year,
when one needs every dollar in his business." "Santa,"
says neighbor, "is all right on toys, but the palone in
the way of bonnets, dresses and jewelry for the society girls
is frightful." Don't know exactly what they meant, but seems
to me they were abusing you. Cut both of them for their smartness.
Grown people ain't got no business in the game, nohow. Yours
for keeps,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 7 years old. I go to Sunday
school and try to be a good girl. I want you to bring me a wheel,
a doll buggy, a collarette, muff, a stove to cook on and a trunk.
I hope you will not think I have asked for too much. Wishing
all the little girls and boys a happy Christmas, I am your little
girl.
Kaufman, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: As it is nearly Christmas I will tell you
what I want now. A little saw and rack, a little toy pistol,
four boxes of caps, twelve roman candles, eight bunches of firecrackers,
candy, nuts and things like that as you always bring. That is
all, as I think it is enough. I am a little boy 6 years old.
Your friend,
Henrietta, Clay Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Old Santa: I am a little boy 5 years old. My name is Fleming
Carter. I want you to please bring me a big little sister like
Carlie Curtis'. My mama and papa have nobody but me with them.
I received your letter telling me you had got my letter I sent
up the chimney. I want you to bring me a big toolchest, a long
saw, a hammer and a sack of nails, a hosecart and fire wagon
with sure enough hose to put on our hydrant to squirt water out
of, firecrackers, roman candles, sky rockets, candy and nuts
in a sack and just a few oranges, apples and bananas. I will
be in Fort Worth Christmas, and don't forget to bring my things
there. I will be a good little boy till Christmas. Good-by. Don't
forget my long saw. Your little friend,
Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec.
20. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little baby 10 months old. I
want a ring, a rattle and some other playthings. Santa, don't
forget my little sweetheart. She lives in Dallas. Please remember
papa, mama and grandmama. Uncle Dick and my aunties. Your little
friend,
[Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.] My Dear Santa:
Please bring these things when you come. First, I want a large
doll and a ring. I want six handkerchiefs, blouse dress and a
leather cap, a pair of gloves and some mittens and stockings.
I have a little baby sister now. I don't know what she wants,
but I will ask you to bring her two little dresses, a ring and
a solid gold bracelet and a dressing sack. My name is Carrie
Carden. I don't know where you live. I want a reefer for her,
and that will be all. Your baby girls,
[Location not given] Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a big doll, a trunk to put her clothes in, a
cook stove, a doll cap, a fascinator to wear to school, a blackboard
with two lids, candy, nuts and bananas, and oblige your little
friend,
[Location not given] Dear Santa Claus:
I want a wagon. Dear Santa Claus, I want a gun. Dear Santa Claus,
I want a doll.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 3 years old, and I live
in Cornhill, Tex. Please bring me anything you want me to have.
Now don't forget me. Your little friend,
Garland, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a toy train, a pistol and caps,
a gun that shoots a rubber ball, a little dog, a nice story book,
a bugle, six roman candles and a whole lot of firecrackers, candy,
oranges and nuts. Be sure and bring a tool chest for me and Clyde.
One will be enough for us both. Your friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I have waited almost till Christmas to write,
so I would be sure to remember what I wrote. I try to be a good
little boy, so I hope you will bring me lots of nice presents
like you always do. I want a foot pump for my bicycle, some gold
collar buttons, for I have a sure enough shirt now; then a nice
story book, a pointed football, an alcohol engine and a game,
for mama wants something to amuse me to keep me at home. Little
Baby Sheppard wants a train that runs on a track, a streetcar,
a wagon, a live black dog, and it would be a good idea to bring
him everything you bring me, so he won't want mine. Remember
the little orphans. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a little trunk, a big doll; also a ring
and some oranges. Please don't forget mama and little brother.
Garland, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa:
I want some firecrackers and some roman candles and skyrockets.
I want some good toys and magic lantern pictures, and good ones.
I will close.
Garland, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa:
I want a train with five cars, and I want a negro doll that will
open his mouth, a streetcar with a horse hitched to it, some
firecrackers, roman candles, skyrockets, candy, oranges, apples,
a watch, pistol and caps for it. I will close.
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a rocking horse, a little
doll, rubber ball, little gun and a bicycle. I hope I will wake
up while you are here, so I can thank you for the rocking horse,
for I want that worst of all. Oh! I hope you won't forget candy
and oranges. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a hatchet, a hammer, a drum,
a hobby horse and a wheelbarrow. I want some apples, oranges
and candy. Yours truly,
[Location not given] Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me an air gun and some laced-up leggings. I want
some oranges and candy, too.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: It is nearly time for Christmas. I thought
I would write and tell you just what I want. Uncle John says
I must know how to spell the things that I want or you can't
read it. I will hang up my stockings by the chimney, so you will
not have trouble finding them. I want a blackboard, a book, a
game and a piano. I will go to bed early. If the roof is too
steep you can come in at the front door. I will leave the door
unlocked. Come upstairs in the second room. I know you will be
busy, so I will not write a long letter. I wish you a merry Christmas.
Yours with love,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I still want a rocking horse. You forgot
to bring me one last year. Please remember it this time. I don't
know what John Chase wants. He is too little to talk. If you
bring him a popgun I can play with it. I also want a horn like
the soldiers blow. Your little friend,
Weston, Collin Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: As I see so many letters in The News from little girls
telling you what they would like for Christmas, I thought I would
write and tell you what I want. Santa, I would like for you to
bring me a nice big doll, one that will go to sleep, a table
for my tea set you brought me last Christmas, candy, apples,
oranges and bananas, and remember my little brother Rex. Bring
him a wagon or a rocking horse, also candy, apples and oranges.
We will be good children next year. Your little girl,
Garland, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little dog that jumps when
you squeeze a rubber ball, a toy train, a popgun, a pistol and
lots of caps, a nice story book, six roman candles, some firecrackers
and lots of candy, apples and nuts. One tool chest for me and
my brother. Your little friend,
Garland, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I have been a good girl and would like for
you to bring me a doll and a doll buggy, a swing, some little
dishes, a stove, a little trunk to put my doll clothes in, and
a book with pictures in it. Bring my baby brother Adrian a ball,
a wagon and toys that a little boy would like, and bring me a
bracelet if you please. Good-by for this time.
Nocona, Montague Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please bring me a few presents. Bring me a little red
wagon, a popgun, a horse, a lantern and a train that will run.
I am 6 years old. Good-by, and be sure and come to see me.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, some doll clothes,
a little cooking stove with pans and pots, a muff, a fur boa
and some nuts and candy. Yours with love,
Wyatt, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 19. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I am so glad it is nearly Christmas, because I want
you to bring me some things. I would like you to bring me a baby
doll, two doll chairs, a table for my tea set, and please fill
my stocking full of good things to eat. Don't forget mama and
Gloe, my cousin, and papa. Yours ever,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me something this Christmas.
I want a little blackboard and some money. That is all I want
this Christmas. I love you, Santa Claus. I am a good little girl.
Each of us want a blackboard. Lots of kisses to Santa Claus.
Good-by, dear Santa Claus. From your loving little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a nice blackboard and some money. I
want some firecrackers and Dewey bombs and some caps with it;
also a story book. That is all I want this merry Christmas. Good-by,
dear Santa Claus. From your loving little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a big jointed doll
and a picture book and anything else you want to; also candy,
apples, oranges and nuts.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
My Dear Mr. Santa Claus: I wish you'd bring me a little tin horn
to make a noise with in Mr. Baker's room, and some peanuts and
oranges and dress for my big doll (poor thing hasn't any) and
a new hat for her, and I wish you'd bring my little friend Katie
some peanuts, too, so she won't eat mine all up. If my wants
are not too numerous, please satisfy them, for you know I have
been such a good girl and haven't cried since the last time.
Your little friend,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa: I want a bicycle, but if I had one Fay would ride
it all the time, so just send me a tricycle. Send a cow that
can say "moo," a billy goat that won't butt, if you
can get him in the sack; send me a doll and doll buggy, a stove
like Montrose Wylie's, and just any old thing you can spare.
Now, dear Santa, bring me this and I won't ask you for anything
else until next Christmas. I am 8 years old. That's all.
Duncan (Stephens Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 16. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a false face, bicycle, 22-caliber
target gun, lots of cartridges, speech-book, inkstand, fiddle,
horn, and I will hang my stocking up so that you can find it.
My age is 10 years, dear Santa Claus.
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 14. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me an airgun, fireworks, suit of clothes,
fruit, candy and nuts, a story book or some games or anything
you want to bring. With best wishes, from your little friend.
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll, picture book, game of
Mother Goose and baby buggy. My little brother Joseph wants a
little donkey and a jumping jack. I sit with Ruth Downing. She
is a nice little girl. My teacher's name is Miss Ennie. She is
sweet. I am 7. I will thank you very much.
McKinney, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I hope you will not forget me Christmas
because I wrote to you so late. I want a No. 13 firecracker so
that it will roar when you shoot it off, torpedoes, football
and jumper with it, so I can shoot my firecracker. I will close.
Your friend,
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I thought as my cousin was writing to you
I would write, too. Bring me a set of dishes, a doll, a doll
bed, nuts, oranges, apples and candy. Don't you think this is
enough for a little girl 6 years old? I am going to be good till
Christmas. Good-by, Santa Claus.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I have just moved here from Waxahachie and
like Dallas very much. I am 6 years old. I want a doll cradle
and bed, doll chair, green doll dress and hat, a doll, a small
stove, six roman candles, six sky rockets, lot of firecrackers,
bananas, apples, oranges, mixed nuts and candy. I'll be a good
girl.
Kingston, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I have been smart all year, for I knew you
would be here Christmas with a doll buggy, a machine, a doll
cradle, lots of fruit and candy. Yes, and you may bring me a
little teaset and a stove. I am just 8 years old, but can wash
dishes and cook as well, almost, as my big sister Esther. Your
friend,
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
19. -- Dear Mr. Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll trunk, a
game, a workbox, a little stove that I can make a sure enough
fire in, lots of stove vessels, a story book, a wheel, a bottle
of perfume, a go-cart, candy, nuts, bananas and lots of firecrackers,
too. I do love to shoot them. Bring sister lots of nice things,
too; also bring lots of nice things for papa and mama. I am a
little girl 8 years old and go to school here, but remember I
live at Weaver, Tex., and will be at home Christmas. Good-by,
Stephenville, Erath Co., Tex. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll all dressed up, and some
nuts and fruits. Your friend,
Atlanta, Cass Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: I will write you a few lines to tell you what
I want for Christmas. Send me a bicycle, a tin horn, cartridges
for my target, gun, some I can hit the mark with, firecrackers,
roman candles, skyrockets, candy, nuts, oranges, apples and lots
of good things. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 10 years old and I want
you to bring me a gold bracelet, a book that had (sic) got "Old
Mother Hubbard that went to the cupboard," and please, Santa,
bring me a package of firecracker and put them in my stocking
Christmas night. Be sure to put lots of candy, nuts, fruits,
and bring me a rubber pig that squeals; it only costs a nickel.
Good night, dear Santa Claus. Your little friend,
Kaufman, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 19 months old. My little
cousin Robin Hicks is writing for me. Santa, I want a big rocking
horse, a nice unbreakable doll, and I want the doll to have yellow
curly hair, a linen book and a little wagon. Santa, this is all
I want, so I will close. Your little friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a doll, a go-cart,
candy, oranges and apples. Sister wants you to bring her a doll
and doll buggy, and we want some story books. We will be good
girls till you come. Wanda is 7 years old and I am 9, and Wanda
wants some candy and oranges and apples. Your sincere friends,
Meridian, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Old Sweet Santa: Please bring me a little go-cart, a
third reader, candy, fruits, and please bring auntie a $50 bill.
I am 7 years old. I'll hang my stocking, with a great big hole
in it at the top. Your loving little girl,
High, Lamar Co., Tex., Dec. 18. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I won't ask for much this time; I just want what
you want to give me. A story-book, fireworks, candy, nuts and
some other things. I am 10 years old. Don't forget my brothers
and sisters. Yours lovingly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I am a little boy 6 years old, and very
good for my age. I want you to bring me a wagon, Shetland pony
or a donkey, a team and everything you can think of. Bring Rosetta
something real nice. Any old thing you have left over will do
for Jessie and Kate. Your little friend,
Rusk, Cherokee Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll, tin dishes, a stove; the doll
must be a big one; a wagon, train and drum. I must close with
love,
Valley Mills, Bosque Co., Tex., Dec.
19. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll swing, a little stove
that I can cook on, a ring, candy, oranges and bananas. Your
friend,
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I see some little boy says he will be good
till after Christmas. I want to be good all the time, so I will
ask you to bring me a velocipede, if it is not asking too much,
and if you can't bring a velocipede, bring me an air gun and
some shot, candy, apples, oranges and all kind of nuts. I am
a little orphan boy and I think Santa will remember me. Your
little friend. 6 years old.
Cresson, Hood Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 6 years old. Please bring
me a doll, some apples, oranges, candy and nuts. I want a little
railroad train and an engineer and fireman to run it. In making
your call please make as little noise as possible, as I am easy
to wake during the holidays. I have three little sisters -- Rebecca,
Hattie and Mary. You can bring them some apples, oranges, candy,
nuts and a doll each. Your little friend,
Kennedale, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Mr. Santa Claus: Dear Sir -- You will please send me one bugle,
two pounds of candy, fifteen or sixteen oranges. I am a little
boy at Kennedale. My name is Tom. Sometimes they call me Jones.
Please send or bring me this. I have been picking cotton this
fall.
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Will you stop at my house and give me a
doll, a doll bed, a doll chair, a doll swing, a doll house, a
table, a chair for myself, dishes, a table, stove, a washstand,
a dresser, a set of things to wash my doll clothes and that is
all. My brother Roe wants a doll and set of doll dishes, a ship,
a doll stove, a fire engine, a doll that has a veil over it,
and we both want candy, apples, bananas and four or five packages
of firecrackers, too. Oh, don't forget us. We live at 404 Petersmith
street. Your friends,
Garland, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me a train that runs
on a track, a sword, a belt, roman candles, firecrackers and
a little train for little brother; a little wagon, candy, apples
and some firecrackers. Much oblige,
Elmore (Garvin Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 20. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a rubber
ball, a gun, a two-bladed knife, a little buggy and horses to
drive, candy, nuts, oranges, a monkey, a third reader, a nice
story book and anything else that you have to spare that a little
8-year-old Indian boy would like. I will be a good boy. Wishing
you a merry Christmas, I am your little boy,
Alvarado, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please get me a little fire wagon, a jumping
jack, a knife, a ball and firecrackers. Also a drum, top and
a horn. Bring Beckie some candy and a flower vase.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am going to hang up my stocking Christmas
and want you to put in it a big drum, a rubber ball, and lots
of gum drops. Everything dropped out last year, so this time
I got a new one and you need not be afraid to stuff it full.
Do you remember that hand-painted necktie you gave to Claude
Bennett? His girl took it away from him. Yours lovingly,
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll buggy and doll trunk,
and my stocking full of candy and nuts. Yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write to you and let you
know what I want. Can you please bring me a big trunk where I
can put my doll things in, and a nice big set of dishes, and
a nice big doll buggy and a beautiful Christmas tree, and some
oranges and all sorts of nuts and candies. Now I think this will
be all. Please don't forget mama and papa. So good-by. Your loving
friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 4 years old and my papa is
a drummer and when he is away I don't get any candy and I want
you to send me a drum, some candy, some blocks to build me a
house and a heap of pretty things for I am a good little boy.
My papa is going to get me a Christmas tree to put my pretties
on. Your good little boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 5 years old. Please bring
me a ring, a drum, a train, a sheep, a goat and an elephant on
wheels, and a horn, and an express wagon and horses. I want a
clown on a pig and a jumping jack and a jack in a red box and
a book. Be sure to come. I will be sure and tie the dogs up.
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Mineola, Wood Co., Tex. -- Dear Old Santa
Claus: As I haven't seen any letters from Mineola, I thought
I had better write and invite you to come here, as there are
lots of nice little boys and girls here. I want a great big engine,
a speech book, fireworks and my little brother, Edwin, wants
a great big wagon and fireworks. Now, don't forget to come and
we will be nice good boys. Your little friend,
Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
19. -- Dear Santa: We have been trying to be good so you would
come to see us. I (Elgin) want a little airgun that will shoot
shot. I (Hap) want a little red jumping-jack. I (Curtis) want
a little negro doll dressed in pants, and if it isn't too much
I want a little red horn that will toot loud. We all want a package
of firecrackers and a roman candle apiece. Now, Santa, don't
forget us. Your little friends,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me an airgun, toolbox,
drum and a horn, a storybook, too, as I want to show papa how
well I can read since I started to school. You know "all
good things to eat" must come, too. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
(From Edna Wampler, age 6.) -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring
me a doll, a stove, dollroom set, and doll trunk. Be sure to
bring the trunk and some fruit. From your little girl,
Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I have been a good boy all the year; gone
to Sunday-school and carried in all the stovewood. Please bring
me a Jo-He bird and put it in my stocking. Bring Gene Blocker
a red horse and put it on the Christmas tree at the Methodist
Church, as he goes to that church about as often as Christmas
comes. I am 7 years old. Truly your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please don't forget me. Please send me a little
piano, a doll, a white doll bed, a new dress, a box cloak and
red polka dot stockings, nuts, candy and fruit. I am your good
girl, God bless Santa Claus.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 5 years old. I want you to
bring me a train that can run over the floor, and bring anything
else you wish. Please bring me some apples, oranges, nuts. I
will thank you very much. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: Here I am again with my letter. Santa Claus,
would you please bring me some doll dresses and would you please
not forget them. And would you please bring me a doll buggy and
a story book and would you please bring me a Nelly Bly game and
would you bring me some handkerchiefs and a pair of mittens and
some hair ribbon, and would you please bring us a Christmas tree.
And please don't forget my baby sister; she is 3 years old; her
name is Henrietta; she says she wants a piano and a doll and
set of dishes and a little horn. Please don't forget mama and
papa. I will be thankful for these things. I think I must close.
Your loving friend,
Bonham, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, a set of doll furniture,
set of little dishes, a little stove, and please bring my little
brother, Jim, a tool box, firecrackers and roman candles, and
please bring my little brother, Richard, a little red wagon and
a bucking donkey. I hope I have not asked for too much. Yours
sincerely,
Como, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Mr. Santa Claus: I will write you of what I want for Christmas.
I want story books, candy, apples, oranges, nuts and a hobby
horse. I am 11 years of age. Your little boy,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 6 years old, with black
eyes and curly hair. I want a doll, doll buggy, a set of dishes,
candy, nuts and oranges and I will be a good little girl. Please
bring my little baby brother a little rattler. His name is George
Howard Wakefield. Your little girl,
Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
21. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a good little boy. I want a train
that runs on a track, a watch, horn, tool chest, roman candles
and lots of pretty things. I am nearly 3 years old, and I love
you. Your friend,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- My Dear Sweet Santa: I have been a good little girl all year
and want you to please bring me a large dollie, one that has
brown hair and eyes and can go to sleep; also a little toy cart
with a little pup in it. If I knew your address I would like
so much to send you some candy. Your loving little girl,
Odd Fellows' Home [Corsicana, Navarro
Co., Tex.], Dec. 21. -- Dear Santa: I am a little girl, with
a good many girls and boys in the Odd Fellows' Home. Hope you
will come to see us. Bring Superintendent Burgess and his good
wife presents, as they are so kind to us. Do not forget The Dallas
News man, too, for he does not forget little boys and girls.
A happy Christmas to all your friends. Yours sincerely,
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: This is what I want: A dolly that goes to
sleep, a large china doll, because I never have had one like
that, a black-headed one, a picture book, and so does brother;
a doll trunk, doll furniture. Brother wants a tool box, a watch,
a jumping jack, and we want all kinds of nuts, fruits and candies.
We are both being good and send our love to you. Your little
friends,
Cisco, Eastland Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a pair of hair ribbons, a pair
of gloves, a game and a book. I am 10 years old. Lovingly,
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a gun, rocking horse, nuts and
fruits. I am a little boy 5 years old. I would thank you, dear
Santa Claus, if you will send these presents. Mama will mail
this to you. Your true friend,
Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., Tex., Dec.
20. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little train that
you wind up and it will go; about ten roman candles, a big tool
box and some candy.
Stamford, Jones Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me an air gun and some cannon firecrackers.
My age is 10.
Cisco, Eastland Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl a year and a month old.
I would like a box of soap, a box of talcum powder, a big nigger
doll, a pair of shoes, two pair of stockings, and candy. I don't
think I care for any fireworks this year, as I am too young to
shoot any yet, so goodby. I will be a fine baby if you will bring
me these things.
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write you a few lines
to let you know what I want Christmas. An iron train, a railroad
for it, a horn, a whip with a whistle on the end of it and some
candy.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Old Santa: Christmas time is drawing near, so I must write
you a letter. Bring me a magic lantern, firecrackers to scare
mama, a cannon cracker to wake papa up, a pair of leggings, roman
candles, candles to light them with, nuts, oranges, apples, bananas,
grapes and candy. Put them all in my pants, for I will sew up
the ends so they won't spill out. Please fill them full of all
sorts of good things. The chimney isn't stopped up and you can
come down. Bring some caps for my pistol. Please bring papa a
pair of socks. Your boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
My Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write and tell you what
I want, as I am a good little boy and am easy to please. I can
hardly wait till Santa comes. I want a wagon, hammer and nails,
a bench to work on, a little trunk, a bank to put my money in,
an airgun, little train that will run, besides some fruits and
nuts. So good-by until Christmas. I am your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a wagon and a tin horn and my sister
Ira a big doll and some oranges, a doll buggy and some firecrackers.
Yours truly,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I want a whole lot of books and a doll, and my sister
wants a whole lot of dolls and a book.
[Location not given] Dear Santa Claus:
Will you please send me a wedding dress that will fit my big
doll, a pair of shoes for my big doll, for myself a gold bracelet
and candy.
Centreville, Leon Co., Tex., Dec. 8 --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a good boy, so you can come. I cut wood
for grandma, bring water and drive calves, so please send me
a pair of shoes if you can and six apples, five oranges, some
raisins and nuts and anything else that will suit a little boy
on the farm.
Centreville, Leon Co., Tex., Dec. 8.
-- Dear Santa: The above letter is from my brother. He is deaf,
so please don't refuse him. Our papa and grandpa are dead and
we stay with grandma. She says we are good boys and help her
all we can. So please send me as many things to eat as you do
brother and anything useful to little boys in the country. And
please send grandma something nice. Good-by, Santa.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: It is nearly time for Christmas. I thought
I'd write just what I want. Uncle Emil said I must learn to spell
all the words. I will hang my stockings by the chimney so you
won't have a hard time finding them. I want a ring, a doll and
a doll bed. I will go to bed early. If the roof is too steep
come in at the front door. Come upstairs to the second room.
I know you are busy, so I will not write a long letter. I wish
you a merry Christmas. Yours with love,
[Location not given] Dear Santa Claus:
I am a very small baby and my wants are few. Please bring me
a little gold ring, also a gold pin with my name upon it. And
Santa, I want a rattler, too. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I am 5 years old. I want a doll, a doll buggy, a set of
dishes and a piano. Also some fruit, candy and nuts. That's all
for this time. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Old
Santa Claus: I will write and tell you what I want. I want a
fur set, a new dress, a game of lotto and a big doll, a story
book, and please don't forget mama and papa and don't forget
my baby sister. She wants a rattler. I am a little girl 12 years
old. Your little girl, P. S. -- Please bring me some nuts, candy and fruit.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I am 8 years old. I want an airgun, some shot and a wooden
man to shoot at. Leave me some nuts, candy and fruit. Your little
boy,
Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am 4 years old. Please send me these things:
A big doll all dressed up like Mrs. Anderson's, with curly hair,
a doll buggy with a parasol, a big set of dishes, a trunk for
my doll, a bed, a stove and cook book. For my brother Aby a lot
of firecrackers and a magic lantern, so he can have a show with
it. Your friend,
Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would not write to you this
year for anything, as you did not bring me half I wrote for.
All I want is a whole box of firecrackers and a few nickels.
For brother Louis a sure enough bicycle. Your friend,
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Will you be so kind as to bring me a doll
bed, a dresser, a doll and a set of dishes. I am a little girl
9 years old. I would thank you, dear Santa Claus, of you will
send me these presents. Mama will mail this. Your true friend,
Marine, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa: I want an airgun, book, firecrackers, skyrockets,
roman candles, horn; please bring me a football, too.
Royse City, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec.
20. -- Dear Santa Claus: It is nearly Christmas. Please bring
me an airgun, a rocking chair, candy, oranges, apples and a little
bugle. I am your little boy,
Wylie, Collin Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please send Gussie a pair of shoes (No. 8), a train, set
of fireworks, carpenter's tools, a water set, candy and apples.
Send Anderson a wax doll, a clock, baby cap, a toy piano, doll
buggy, apples, candy any things (sic). We are both good and love
you,
Marine, Tarrant Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa:
I've been good. Please bring me some crackers, box of candy,
some toys, and a plow. That's all. I'm good, 3 years old. Your
little boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please send me a doll in a little bed, dishes on a table,
a little story with ten lessons; also a chair for the doll. With
love,
Denison, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: I see that other children are writing
to you, and I will write and let you know what I like to have.
A doll, dresser, a chair and whatever you want me to have. I
am a little girl 10 years old.
Marshall, Harrison Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a big doll, a nice game
that my little friend Della can play with me, hankerchiefs (sic),
a ring, a doll cradle, a nice book, candy, fruit and firecrackers,
but not big ones, for one shot my papa. Bring my little brother
something nice. His name is Sammie. I am 7 years old. Your little
friend,
Wylie, Collin Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please remember two little girls, 9 and 11 years old.
Will be glad to get a set of toy dishes, and everything else
for two if you can spare them. Your little friends,
Naples, Morris Co., Tex. -- My Dear Santa
Claus: I am a little girl 4 years old. Won't you please bring
me a great big doll, a doll buggy, a set of dishes and anything
else that you have to spare. Please bring my little brothers
something nice. Your little friend,
Denison, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Mama and papa are going to get me a Christmas
tree, and they said you would put something on it. Please put
a doll with curly hair that will go to sleep on it. Mama wants
a bracelet, and bring my school teacher, Mrs. Smith, something
very pretty. With love and best wishes that you will have great
success this Christmas, I will say good-by. Your little friend,
Garland, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 6 years old. Please bring
me a box of carpenters' tools and a bucking mule that winds up
and runs a wheelbarrow, and a bicycle, some fruit, nuts and all
kinds of candies and some firecrackers. Yes, I want a drum and
a horn, too. Now, good-by. Your little friend, P. S. -- I tell you, Mr. Santa, you can find all these nice things at Edward Dreyfus' big store, corner Elm and Murphy streets, Dallas.
Celeste, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear old Santa: I am a little girl 5 years old, and did live
in Alabama. You know where we lived there. I am afraid you don't
know we moved to Texas, so I will write to tell you we live at
Celeste, Tex., and I want you to bring me a doll that can open
and shut its eyes, and some fruits and candies. Also, Santa,
don't forget to bring my brother something. Your friend,
Ferris, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear old Santa Claus: I thought I would write you a letter to
let you know what I want you to put in my stocking Christmas
night. I want a necklace and a ring and a big doll, and a little
rocker for my little dolls, and a little doll buggy and a little
swing and a piano and a cradle, and a picture book, and a little
iron stove and cook things with it, and a little dresser. I want
a boy's suit for my boy. I want my doll dressed up and set under
my stockings. I want a little cat that will hollow (sic) and
some oranges, bananas and nuts and apples and a box full of candy.
Don't forget me. Your friend,
Clarksville, Red River Co., Tex., Dec.
21. -- Dear Santa Claus: I just want to write you a few lines
to let you know what I want for Christmas. I want a hobby horse,
a nice horn and a whistle and a big cap pistol, a toy snake and
a little drum, and, Santa Claus, don't you forget to bring me
some nuts. I am 9 years old. I will close now, as I want my little
friend, Clarence Qualls, to write. Your friend,
Clarksville, Red River Co., Tex., Dec.
21. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy, only attained the
age of 17. I will write you a few lines to let you know what
I want you to bring me Christmas. I want a tin horn, drum, hobby
horse, cap pistol, some socks, an imitation of a cowboy on a
horse, and last, but not least, some cheese and crackers and
sardines, and you bet I sure love red stick candy. Bring me a
nice knife with a chain on it. I will close. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear old Santa: I thought I would write you a few lines to let
you know what I want Christmas. I want some firecrackers, oranges,
apples and candy, and, Santa, I do want a little pony to ride.
If you will bring me that I will thank you ever so much. I will
close, as that is all I want. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Mr. Santa Claus: Please send me a gun that shoots sticks.
I want Sanger Bros. and the Arcade. If it is too heavy phone
me, and I'll come down and help you carry them. My sister wants
a tea set, doll, doll wagon and chair. Nellie wants a Noah's
ark, doll, and doll wagon. Your impatient friend,
Denton, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear old Santa Claus: Will you please bring me the large doll
with beautiful curls I saw at Dr. Lipscom's drug store, a pretty
little bucket, some little knives and forks and a little white
bed and a box of candy? Your little friend,
Lewisville, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 7 years old. Please send
me an air gun, a brass band horn, a story book, a bicycle, seven
roman candles, five packages of firecrackers, some candy, oranges,
bananas, nuts, grapes, and anything else you want to bring. Your
little friend,
Plano, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little 5-year-old girl. Please bring
me a doll, a stove, a story book and a little broom, so I can
help mama sweep. I want some fruit and candy, too. Your little
friend,
Plano, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a banjo worst of all, but if you haven't
any, just bring me a clown, a story book, two roman candles,
two packages of firecrackers, and don't forget the fruit and
candy. I am 8 years old. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll that will go to sleep
and a buggy to ride it in, a set of dishes, a little stove and
lots of candy, nuts and fruit. I have been a good little girl
this year, and hope you will bring me these. I will go to bed
early and not watch for you. Your little friend, P. S. -- Don't forget to come.
Denison, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus: You was so good to me last year, I won't
ask for much this year. Please bring me an airgun and a story
book and a game; also some fireworks. I am 9 years old and I
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Texarkana, Bowie Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a jumping jack, a little
pipe to make bubbles, a doll with pink dress that will go to
sleep, some nuts, some horehound candy, some fire crackers, oranges,
a story book, jumping rope, a little trunk to put dollie's clothes
away. If you will send these things to me I will be your little
girl. I am 4 years old. Your sweetheart,
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 21
-- Dear Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me a big doll with
a blue dress and a doll buggy and a teaset and broom. I am 7
years old.
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll with a red dress on and a
doll swing and a train. I am 5 years old.
Dublin, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Mr. Santa Claus: I have tried to be a good little boy this
year and I hope you will bring me some nice presents. I would
like to have a nice suit of clothes, an airgun, a trunk, a horn
and a sword, and I would be real glad to have you bring my little
sister a toy piano, and oblige your little friend,
Granbury, Hood Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a white cradle for my doll
and that great big doll at Billie Kerr's, a nice pretty cup and
saucer for papa, a little table with red legs, a little flat
iron to iron my doll's clothes with, a box of candy for my cousin,
Daisy, and Daisy wants an opal ring. Our chimney is large and
clean, and we have no biting dogs, so good-by.
Granbury, Hood Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me some nice books, a ring, a
box of candy, some more hearts for my bracelet. Good-by, Santa
Claus. Your little friend, P. S. -- I am 10 years old and Kathleen is 8.
Dublin, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Santa: Bring me a buckboard, parasol, a train what runs
on a railroad, and Bryant wants a picture of you framed, a red
wagon, a drum with key to it, oranges, bananas, candy, nuts and
all you have to spare. Don't bring me too much; take some to
the poor children. Yours lovingly.
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
21. -- Dear Santa: Please don't fail to bring me a train with
electric headlight like the Texas Midland and an oil mill and
corn press with negroes rolling bales of cotton on trucks, and
I will be a good boy.
Tyler, Smith Co., Tex., Dec. 20. -- Dear
Santa: Please bring little sister a jewel casket, garden tools.
Little sister is a good girl. Good-by until Christmas. Your little
friend,
Tyler, Smith Co., Tex., Dec. 20. -- Dear
Santa Claus: Bring little brother some garden tools and some
nuts. Brother is a good boy.
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring us a $2.50 football, a Crokinole
board, a set of gold shirt buttons like papa wears, a pair of
gold cuff buttons, a popgun, fruit, candies and fireworks; we
want two of each. Vernon wants a pearl-handle knife. Dear Santa
Claus, please do bring my Aunties Ella and Bess a sure enough
sweetheart. Your little boys,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I see all the little girls and boys writing
to you, so I thought I would write and tell you what I want.
I am a girl 7 years old. I want a doll that can shut her eyes,
a story book with lots of pictures, a doll trunk to put dolly's
clothes in, candy, nuts and fruit. Bring Brother Earl a doll
soldier, an engine, cars, a wagon and a big pair of boots. Well,
good-by, Santa Claus. I remain your little friend,
Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a girl 6 years old and want lots
of things for Christmas. Please bring me a story book, a puzzle,
a doll, a bottle of perfume, a small diamond ring, a music box,
a doll trunk, a doll swing, a five-pound box of peanut candy,
fruit, nuts, popcorn, a stove, a gold pen and silver napkin ring.
If you will bring all these things I will have you for my sweetheart
always. Your little girl,
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
19. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a bicycle, tools, a wheelbarrow,
an air gun, candy, nuts and fruit; also don't forget Brother
Pryor, who is in Arkansas going to school, but is coming home
for Santa.
Denison, Grayson Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I have read letters from some little girls
and boys to you and thought I would write and tell you what I
would like to have. A 999 engine, an air gun, firecrackers and
whatever you want me to have. I am a little boy 5 years old.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 5 years old and I go to school.
Do wish I had written you sooner, but hope my letter is still
in time. Bring me lots of good things, an air gun, a fire engine,
a drum, a horn and story book. You know the one that says, gee,
up, my five horses, a sheep, horse, pigs, goats, dogs, cats,
mules, U. S. mail wagon, express wagon and a present for my teacher,
'cause she is good to me, fruits, candies, Noah's Ark. That's
all. I'll put out the fire so that you won't get burned when
coming down the chimney. Your little boy,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: Bring me a little doll in a swing, a
little rocking horse, a doll big as me and some perfume, oranges,
and I need some candy. Good-by,
Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., Tex., Dec.
20. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a little train that
you wind up, a pair of dolls dressed in blue, apples, oranges
and I'll be as good as I can be.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me one game, a horn, firecrackers,
caps for my pistol. I have got the pistol. Some oranges and apples,
nuts, and little sister a rocking chair and horn. She got a dolly.
Bring Ernest some nice things and all the little children that
hasen't (sic) got no papa or mama some nice things. Good-by,
Santa Claus. From your good boy,
Lancaster, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a big sleeping doll,
dishes, doll dresser, doll sideboard, a doll washstand and bring
sister May a rocking horse, train, a sleeping doll, doll table,
chairs and spoons. I am 5 and May 3 years old. We have just come
with papa and mama from California and are good little girls.
Your little friend,
Big Sandy, Upshur Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a doll about one and a half
feet high (prefer sleepy), a doll buggy, a bottle of cologne,
two handkerchiefs, one-half dozen magic lantern scenes, few nuts
and fruits, train of cars about six inches high for brother,
a dressing case for 4-year-old sister, a toy gun, and oblige.
Your loving little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I hope it will not be too cold for you to come
and see me Christmas. I want a doll, a doll buggy, a story book
and please don't forget my sister. I do wish you would come in
day time. I am a little girl 10 years old. My name is
Kaufman, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 7 years old. Put in my
stocking and down on the floor (I will be careful and put the
fire out so you won't get burned), a doll, a doll buggy to roll
her in, candy, nuts, fruit, and don't forget a little piano,
a doll chair. Good-by, dear old Santa Claus. I am and always
will be your little friend,
Rusk, Cherokee Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a drum, a jumping jack, candy, a horse,
a railroad train, engine, box cars, firecrackers, pecans, and
I will love you $100 worth.
Albany, Shackelford Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a little machine,
a doll piano, a doll, a little doll buggy to ride her in, a set
of dishes, a sofa, a pillow, a bureau and a little stove. If
you will bring all these to me I will never run off any more,
and next time papa wants me to stay in bed until the fire burns
I'll mind him. I may be at Mrs. Bizzell's, so be sure to come
to both places.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am one more added to your list. Please bring
me a suit of clothes. "Peck's Bad Boy," a pair of shoes
and a pair of gloves, firecrackers, roman candles, skyrockets,
candy, nuts, fruits. Please don't forget my little brother, Evans,
and the rest of the family. Your little friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus; I am a little boy 10 years old. Please bring
me a pair of kid gloves No. 5, some candy, nuts, oranges, bananas,
apples and some firecrackers. Your little boy,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 yeas old. Please bring
me a nice story book, some candy, nuts, oranges, apples, bananas
and some firecrackers. Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring us a rocking chair, a tricycle
and some firecrackers, nuts and fruits. Your friends,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: I want a book of A B C's, A jockey whip and hobby horse, Remember Cousins Sidney R. BASIL HAYES.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 5 years old, and I will
be a good girl and I want a large doll and doll bed and a piano
and work set with a small bar of soap so I can wash my doll clothes,
and stove and vessels, and also a doll hammock and a dresser
with a glass in it so my doll can see herself. From
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am sick in bed with scarlet fever. Please
don't hide my things. I want a doll, a little piano and stove
that can cook, and some books. I am nearly 6 years old. Don't
forget my sister, Howard; she is in Gainesville with her godmother.
Lots of love. Your little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Bring me a doll baby, a set of dishes and
a rocking chair and please bring my big sister a new beau. She
has an old one, but he is nearly worn out. Bring some candy and
nuts. Your little girl,
Lewisville, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- You are so kind and bring children such nice gifts. I wish
you would bring me a tricycle, a ring, a small doll bed for my
playhouse and an iron stove and cooking utensils, and I wish
you would stay and eat Christmas dinner with us. I am 6 years
old and would love to see you. Good-by,
San Antonio, Bexar Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me firecrackers, roman candles,
bugle, knife, story book and history of birds. Your little friend,
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 20. -- Dear
Old Santa Claus: I have been a good boy, and am in the second
grade at school. Do not forget me this year. Bring me a hose
cart, a drum, a horn, a little telephone, gun, whip, engine,
pair of cuff buttons and a watch. Bring Paul a wheelbarrow, jumping-jack,
fire engine and fireworks. I will tell old Carlo, so don't be
afraid. Your friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 7 years old and have three
little sisters, Lois, Gladys and Ruth. Send us four dolls and
three buggies, a trunk for Lois and Gladys. Bring us lots of
clothes for our dolls. Don't forget the little orphans in Oak
Cliff. I hope you will bring them lots of nice things and they
will have a happy Christmas.
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: I want a bowl, pitcher, a sewing machine,
fireworks, nuts, and candy, a horn for my little brother Colquitt.
I am 7 years old. I want a washstand. Your little friend,
Cleburne, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am 6 years old. I want you to bring me
a doll, a muff, collarette, candy, nuts and fruits. I will be
a good girl all the year.
Ardmore (Carter Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 19. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me some nice things,
A saddle, a pair of leggins, a baseball, a hat, a house and lot
outside of Ardmore, a well and tank under the house, a billy-goat
and a plow, and I will go to work. Don't forget to bring me all
I ask for. Yours truly,
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me one pack of firecrackers,
one orange, one apple, red and white stick candy, and a sweetheart.
Now, this is all I want. I am the little red-headed boy, so when
you bring my sweetheart don't make a mistake and give her to
some other boy. I won't tell you how old I am, for I don't exactly
know. Your good little boy.
Cleburne, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am 4 years old. My mama and papa say I
am the best boy in the world. I keep my mama's wood box full
of wood to cook something good to eat. I love good things to
eat. Bring me a train, the engine to burn sure enough coal, a
big horn, wheelbarrow, ball, bat and lots of candy and fruit.
Ardmore (Carter Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 19. -- My Dear Santa Claus: I will tell you what I want:
A little doll, a set of dishes if you can spare them, a little
work box, with a little pair of scissors. Your dear little friend,
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 20. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I thought I would write to you. I want a cap pistol,
a watch, a fire engine, firecrackers, roman candles, a story
book, a drum, a horn and a pair of cuff buttons. Your friend,
Big Springs, Howard Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: We are a little late, but will write
to you any way. There are just two of us. We are 6 and 4 years
old. Please bring us a cannon, tool chest, rooster in a cart,
a clown that drives a mule, and just lots of fireworks. We will
be good boys. Please do not forget the poor little orphan children
who can not write to you. We forgot -- a passenger train. Your
little friends,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want two dolls, one with black hair and
the other with yellow hair, a dressing-case and a trunk. Jennie
wants a doll that goes to sleep, has yellow hair and a jumping-jack.
Our names are Jennie and Annie. Please bring me a horn and both
of us some candy and a book. Do not forget mama and papa.
Marine, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 15. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll, a pink dress on it, yellow hair,
nuts, oranges, candy; doll to shut its eyes; rocking chair, some
colored paper dolls, men and women and girls. I'm going to be
good as long as I can. I haven't been good.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a rifle, a drum, a cornet, firecrackers,
roman candles, fire engine, candy and nuts. Yours truly,
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., Tex., Dec.
15. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll, a game of pillowdex,
and a picture book. My brothers live over at my grandma's and
be sure to call there.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a set of dishes, a doll, a lamp, some
candy, nuts and anything else you please. Your little girl,
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Lodi, Marion Co., Tex., Dec. 19. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I want a little doll that can kneel, a rock horse,
doll cradle, oranges, apples and nuts. Please bring my big sister
something nice. I will be a good little girl.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little brown eyed girl, 5 years old,
and I want you to bring me for Christmas presents: A doll that
will shut her eyes when she sleeps, a little bed for her to sleep
on, little dishes, a piano that will play, a sure enough pony,
and bring my mama and papa something nice, and my big brother
a collar for Jim, and that is all. Jim is my dog. Now, dear Santa,
I do love candy, oranges, apples and bananas, and all kinds of
"goodies." But don't forget the collar for Jim. I will
hang up both my stockings and one of mama's, and if you think
they won't hold all you bring I will get one of aunty's stockings
and you bet they will hold the things. Aunty thinks I am the
sweetest girl in town. Your little friend,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little brown eyed girl, 3 years old.
Please bring me a pretty doll, a great big one. Don't know what
else. Good-by till Christmas.
Texarkana, Bowie Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I got so many things last Christmas. If
you can spare them I would like a magic lantern, crown game board,
tool chest, knife, "Robinson Crusoe," one dozen glass
marbles, oranges, nuts, apples and anything else you want to
bring me. Your little friend,
Jefferson, Marion Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want Christmas to make haste and come
on. I am just 3 years old, but I run every day and get The Dallas
News to see Santa Claus' picture, and read the little letters.
When you come, please bring me dishes, doll buggy, stove, swing,
some dominoes and a horn. I forgot a Christmas tree and some
blue shoes and a wagon so Georgia can ride brother. One little
girl,
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: I will write you a letter before it
is too late. Bring me a doll buggy, a doll, a cream pitcher,
a little heating stove. Bring sister a pair of pink stockings
and pink shoes. Daddy reads The Dallas News. I want a horse.
My age is 6 years.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a large doll with dark hair
and blue eyes, also a work box, drawing slate, writing desk,
a doll suit of furniture, candy and all kinds of fruits; and
please remember all poor little orphan children. Your little
friend,
Kingston, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little anxious about what I will get
Christmas. If you will, I want you to be sure to bring me a box
of tools, four roman candles -- twenty shooters -- ten packs
of firecrackers, some fruit and lots of candy. I am 6 years old,
and my papa's only boy, and you be sure to come. Your little
friend,
Royse City, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec.
20. -- Dear Santa Claus: I will write you a letter to let you
know what I want. A doll buggy, a ring, a book, candy, apples
and bananas. Please send me these and I will love you forever.
Your little friend,
Whitney, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear old Santa Claus: Please bring me a tool chest, a little
desk to write on, a drum, horn, fireworks, candy, nuts and fruit,
and if you have anything else that you have never brought me
bring me something else. Your good little boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Bring me a pretty doll, doll buggy, clothes pins, doll
swing, and brother wants a rattle. I am 7 years old and always
know my lessons. My sister wants a doll, buggy, set of dishes
and a red chair. Sister is writing this letter and she must close
now.
Stephenville, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 7 years old, going to
school and am learning to write. Please bring me a football and
an air gun.
Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., Tex., Dec.
20. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an air gun, a drum,
a frenchharp, 10¢ worth of candy, 10¢ worth of oranges,
fireworks, a fellow drawing and a train. I will close for this
time. Your little friend,
Sherman, Grayson Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I am a little boy 9 years old. Please bring me some candy,
nuts, a roman candle, firecrackers, a pistol with some cape,
and a little rocking horse. Mama says I am a good little boy,
don't cry, don't fight, and go to Sunday school every Sunday,
and she is sure Santa will not forget me. Don't forget my little
brother Harry, who is 7 years old. He wants some candy, a rattler
and so many things else that mama says it would take too long
to write. I live on East Pecan street. Good-by, Santa.
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- My Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll, go-cart and dishes,
and I will be good all of 1901. I will hang my stocking in the
corner by the fireplace.
Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., Tex., Dec.
19. -- Dear Old Santa Claus: It is almost Christmas and we want
to tell you what we want. I (Angus) want a little china doll
and a go-cart. I (Ruth Dayle) want a little set of dishes and
a doll. I (Beulah) want a negro baby doll and some slippers on
it. We all want some stick candy, an orange, an apple and a banana.
Now, please come to see us and bring what we ask you for. Your
friends,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa:
Please bring me a doll that opens and shuts its eyes, a doll
bed, a go-cart, a book, a ring and a set of dishes. With love,
your little girl,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll that goes to sleep and has
black hair, a doll head to go on my doll, two books, candy and
nuts. Lorene wants a negro doll, a boy doll and nuts. Annie forgot
to tell you she wanted a head for her, Jessie and Lorene Lewis
a jointed doll.
Cleburne, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear old Santa Claus: I am such a good little girl. I go to
school every day and love to go. I want you to bring me a doll,
bureau, gloves, fascinator and a lot of good things to eat.
Ardmore (Carter Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 19. -- Dear Santa: Bring me fireworks, a little doll for
my baby sister; she is 20 months old. I want a set of dishes
if you can spare them. I am a good girl to help my mother, so
good-by. Don't forget your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 10 years old. Please bring
me a bicycle, a large doll, a large doll buggy, a game of checkers,
a large stove with a range and the pipe with all the vessels.
I want a gold bracelet, full of hearts, a gold ring. Well, Santa,
I guess I will not ask for anything else this Christmas, so good-by.
Your affectionate friend,
Elmore (Garvin Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 19. -- Dear Santa Claus: Will you bring a little Indian
girl 6 years old, a doll, a set of dishes, a stove, a ring, oranges,
candy and nuts. I will be a good little girl and mind what mama
says to me. If you have a story book please bring me one. Bring
little sister Rosa (she is 4 years old) a doll that will go to
sleep, a set of A B C blocks, a ring, oranges, candy and nuts.
Your dear little friend,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am just 5 years old, but I want you to
bring me a saw and a buck. I want to saw the wood for mama. Bring
me a popgun, drum, a horn and a story book, too. Don't forget
our little brother Kirk. He wants a doll, a dog and a horn. Please
bring candies, nuts and fruits. Good-by. Your little boy,
Hillsboro, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
I thought I would write and tell you what I want you to bring
me. I am a little boy 5 years old and I have a little sister
3 years old. Please bring me one express wagon, a horn, firecrackers,
roman candles, and please bring sister a doll and a set of dishes
and doll buggy. I am your little boy,
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am 8 years old. I want an iron train,
railroad for it, a horn, drum, gun, firecrackers and an orange
and candy.
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa Claus: What I want is a nice trunk, a little doll,
a go-cart, a little piano, some firecrackers, roman candles,
skyrockets and a whole lot of candy, bananas, oranges and all
kinds of nut. Well, I will close for this time, for I think I
want enough. From your friend,
Groesbeck, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec.
19. -- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old and I
want a big doll with brown eyes and curly hair that will go to
sleep, a gold ring with a red set in it and bring my little sister
a ring and a doll head with yellow curls, nuts and candy. Your
little girl,
Stephenville, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Will you please bring me two packages of
firecrackers, an air gun, three roman candles, oranges, two apples,
two pounds of candy and two pounds of shot. Your little friend,
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Bring me a doll buggy, a doll, book and
doll set of furniture, oranges, nuts and candy. Santa Claus,
you know that chimney you came down Christmas? There will be
a fire in the fireplace this Christmas, so be careful and not
get burned. We will hang our stockings in the hall this Christmas
on the banisters. Good-by. Please bring me a horn.
Cameron, Milam Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me just everything you got
and I will be a right good boy and love you. I just can't say
how much I will love you. Now, Dear Santa, don't forget. Your
best boy,
Stephenville, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am 9 years old, but this is my first school.
I want you to bring me a doll, a set of little dishes, a doll
table, oranges, a doll bed, and don't forget my brother and sister,
12 and 3 years old. Your little friend,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a plain ring, a go-cart, some nice
handkerchiefs, cup and saucer, band comb and a nice book; and
please bring lots of nice candy. Your little friend,
Stephenville, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 17.
-- Dear Santa: Please give each girl in our class dressed-up
dolls, and each boy an air gun. Your little friends, Annie McClellan,
age 6; Edna Bruington, age 6; Nellie Mothershed, age 6; Emma
Jenkins, age 5; Cressie Gregg, age 6; Dorothy Johnson, age 6;
Alesa Knight, age 6; Norman Compton, age 8; Barney Goble, age
8; Osa Goble, age 6.
Stephenville, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 7 years old, but this
is my first school. I want you to bring me a doll, oranges and
an apple. Your little friend,
Stephenville, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 16.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an air gun and my little
brother a doll, a little wagon, and I wish you would bring my
little sisters a nice book for a Christmas present, and my brother
a nice watch. Your little friend,
Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Will you please send me a cannon, a pistol
and a sword? You are such a good old Santa Claus. We all love
you,
Groesbeck, Limestone Co., Tex., Dec.
19. -- Dear Mr. Santa Claus: Please bring me a little mirror,
a pair of vases, a photograph box, story book. Bring my little
brother a little hatchet, hammer and some nails, toy dog with
a string to lead him by, and my dog a collar with his name (Duke)
on it. Your little girl,
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 15.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I see from the letters in The News that
there are an awful number of little girls that want you to bring
them stoves that you can cook on. Now, Santa, I have been wanting
a stove for such a long time that you must not fail to bring
me one. Don't you commence at A and go to Z? I thought if you
did I would get a stove sure before they gave out, as my name
commences with B. Much love,
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
18. -- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a tea set, sideboard,
doll, story book and candy, and oranges and nuts. Your little
girl,
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am in the third reader. I want a little
stove, a pair of kid gloves, a gossamer and a story book. I like
to read books. Be sure to leave me some candy, nuts, apples and
oranges. Good-by until Christmas. Yours truly,
Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec.
20. -- Dear Santa Claus: I want an overcoat, and don't you forget
to bring it; a bunch of firecrackers; put something on the Christmas
tree for me and I never will forget you. Be sure and come, and
if you are hungry when you get here go in the kitchen and help
yourself, for there is plenty cooked. Your friend,
Plano, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 12. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 8 years old. Please bring
me a gold bracelet, a nice story book, a tiddlewink game, a doll
buggy, a doll dresser, a doll comb and brush and two girl baby
dolls, and I will be as good as I can. Also two bunches of firecrackers.
Your little friend,
Atlanta, Cass Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: My brother and sister have written you, and
I must write you or I may get left. I want a gold bracelet. If
I don't get that send me a cute big doll. You can send the balance
coming to me to poor little boys and girls that have no mama
and papa. Your friend,
Gainesville, Cooke Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a good strong air rifle,
that will hold 500 or 1,000 shot, in a little place fixed for
the shot; a little steam engine, a bicycle and a good kind of
game, good books -- fairy tale books, too, a cannon, some powder
and a wagon. Be sure and bring lots of candy, nuts and fireworks,
too. I am a good boy and a smart one. I am in the fourth grade.
I live on North Dixon street, 803. Yours truly,
Hubbard, Hill Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a doll, doll dresser, story book, trunk,
a bottle of perfume, some candy, oranges, apples and some nuts.
I am 9 years old. So good-by till Christmas eve night. Your little
girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 7 years old and live at 185
Annex avenue. Please bring me a tricycle with rubber tires and
I want some nuts and candy. If you have enough money I would
like to have a toy engine that will run by itself. Please don't
forget that I have a little baby brother, and bring him some
little red shoes and stockings. He is fat, so don't get them
too little. Bring anything for us that you want us to have. I
love you very much for being so good to little boys and girls.
Good-by, Santa, till Monday night. Your little friend,
Ennis, Ellis Co,. Tex., Dec. 22. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I have written you lots of letters, but I am afraid
you haven't gotten them, so will write another. I brought in
lots of wood for mama and I want you to bring me a drum, pistol,
lantern, building blocks and some roman candles, and just anything
else you want to bring me and something good to eat. Now don't
forget me, Santa, and bring little brother just lots of toys,
because he is so sweet and good. That's all.
Palmer, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a bunch of firecrackers and
a box of caps for toy pistol, also an alligator. Your little
friend,
Palmer, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send me a toy stove and a toy iron and
set of dishes. Your true friend,
Palmer, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please send a nice pair of red shoes and a
rubber doll and a rocking horse and some apples, and please send
baby Ruby a pair of red shoes, a doll, some candy and apples.
Your good little girl,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20. --
Dear Santa Claus: This is my third letter to you. Mama sent the
first one to Austin and daddy lost the next one, so I'll write
again. Please send me some store blocks, a pair of scissors,
glass marbles with animals in them, a book with your picture
in it and a scrapbook and anything you can spare me. Be sure
and bring sister Helvetia something pretty. I live on Preston
avenue, Fairland. With love to you,
Ennis, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 22. -- Dear
Santa Claus: It has been a long time since you were here and
I am so glad the time is near for another visit. Papa says I
have been a very good boy, and I want a drum, firewagon, football,
little woodsaw and rack to help grandpa saw wood, also plenty
of fireworks, candy, fruit, etc. Please do not forget mama, papa,
sister, little brother, Uncle Dave and grandma and grandpa. They
have been so good to me, please do not forget them, and I will
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Corsicana, Navarro Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Knowing you are so good to bring nice little
boys nice things, I want you to bring me a drum, a book, a little
soldier suit, with a sword and real gun, hook and ladder wagon
and nice things to eat, and bring little brother a drum, soldier
suit, a top and a play gun, as he is not big enough to shoot
a big one. If you will bring us these things we will love you
lots and will leave the door open, as we have no fireplace. Your
two boys,
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please come to see me on Christmas and bring
me a tent, a little red express wagon, a train, a big horn that
will blow loud, a set of dishes, lots of candy, nuts and apples.
Your little friend,
Plano, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa: I want you to bring me a doll that goes to sleep
and a doll swing, a white iron bedstead and a gocart. Don't forget
my grandma, who is visiting in Vernon. Your friend,
Rockwall, Rockwall Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a train with ten coaches,
a freight train and some cattle, a monkey, a lion and two cages,
two candy birds in cages, a little horse and a boy doll. I am
6 years old. Your little friend,
Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me an
iron stove and a pocketbook and a doll bed and a doll dresser
and a new dress. I have a doll and I want some clothes for her
and a little wrapper and a game and story book. Well, I must
say good-by,
Dublin, Erath Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I am going to be good now. Will you please
send me a ball and a gun and a rocking horse for Vivian and two
sets of dishes, a top and a boy doll and a popgun and a toy dog,
a train, a horn, a wagon and a lamp. Your dear friend,
Vernon, Wilbarger Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little girl 7 years old. I like you
very much. Please tell me where you live? I would like to have
a nice story book, a great big doll with blue eyes and a little
doll buggy. Bring me a little tin stove and some nuts, oranges,
candy and apples.
Cresson, Hood Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: As none of the little boys and girls of my
town have invited you to come to our [out?] here, I thought I
would write you. Please bring me a doll, a doll wagon, a cook
stove, some apples, oranges, nuts, candy. Bring my little sisters
some apples, oranges, nuts, candy and anything else you think
would be nice presents for them. Our mind is never off of you
during the day and we dream of you at night. Oh, how anxious
we are for you to come and see us. I am a little girl 6 years
old. Your friend,
Weatherford, Parker Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want a wagon, a magic lantern, a rubber
ball, a football and a train. Mama will leave the window open,
as we have no fireplace. Do not forget my little brother, Albert,
2 years old. Leave him a wagon, a drum, a horn and lots of candies
and fruits. The number of the house is 510 West Lee avenue. Good-night,
Santa. I am going to bed.
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Old Santa Claus: I don't write good, so my sister will
write for me on the typewriter. Please be kind enough to send
me a sweet little puppy with blue eyes and a tail. I want a black
one with white feet. I am 7 years old, and also want a picture
of Oom Paul. I was born in African in the Free State. Very respectfully,
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., Tex., Dec.
22. -- Dear Santa Claus: I will write you a letter to tell you
what I want you to bring to me. I want a little brass horn and
a little iron train with three coaches and an airgun and six
packages of firecrackers; also an assortment of nuts, candies
and fruits. My little brother, Johnnie, says bring him some caps
for his little gun, a drum and a train that winds up, three packages
of firecrackers, some candy, apples, bananas, oranges and something
nice for mama. I am 8 years old and a good little boy. I am very
respectfully,
Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., Tex.,
Dec. 22. -- Dear Santa Claus: I'm a very little boy, but I don't
want everything like other boys. I only want sixteen packages
of firecrackers, thirty-six skyrockets, a drum, a toy wagon,
jumpingjack, toy fiddle, toy train, a monkey, a story book with
pictures, some candy, and all kinds of fruit and my pockets full
of nuts, a bay pony and saddle. Yes, and a target gun, as my
father won't let me have his. That's all except a top. You can
not fail to find me, as my big uncle takes The News. Good-by,
with love to Mrs. Santa Claus.
Jefferson, Marion Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a football, airgun, big
doll, cooking stove, set of parlor furniture, piano, big drum,
picture books, an iron-clad wagon, piano, tricycle, doll's desk,
oranges, apples, nuts and candy. I also want a doll bed. That's
all, I think. Your little friend,
[Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.?] Dear Old
Santa Claus: Will you please send a good little boy the following
toys for Christmas: One jumpingjack, one popgun, one real steam
engine, one bottle Hoyt's German cologne and one red calico handkerchief?
[Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex.] Dear Santa
Claus: I will be at Arlington Christmas day, but I will hang
my stocking on the bed and you can bring my things here. Leave
me a piano, a little tea set of dishes, some fruit, a set of
blocks. That's all I want for Christmas. I don't want any dolls,
because I don't play with them.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I want a long paper cap pistol, a bicycle for me to ride
on when I go hunting, nuts, candies, apples, four dozen oranges
and a sailor doll. Bring mama a yard of blue cloth to make her
a dress. Bring brother a football and a magic lantern, papa a
shaving outfit. Bring the rest what you want to. Come to my window
so I can see you. Your good little sweet boy,
[Athens, Henderson Co., Tex.] Dear Santa
Claus: I want you to bring me two giant crackers and six roman
candles, three bunches of firecrackers and a little toy gun,
four boxes of caps and a nice little book to read and an apple
and two oranges. Bring my sister a doll and a train and a nice
dress on the doll and a ribbon around her neck. Bring my little
sister, Mary, a doll. Your little friend,
Athens, Henderson Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a pistol and some caps,
a book, giant firecrackers and some roman candles and some candy
and apples and oranges and a saddle for brother and me. Your
little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 23. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 3 years old. Please bring
me one of those rocking horses in the shop windows and a little
wagon.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I live on Peabody avenue. I know you will soon be around
to see all of your good children, and I know I am one. I have
been good a long time. Now, dear Santa, I do wish you would please
bring me a nice plush cape and a nice bright green dress, silk
petticoat trimmed in red and one that will rattle like mama's
does, three pairs of stockings and some oranges and all kinds
of fruit and plenty of candy. I do wish you would bring me a
Jersey cow that will give cream, and papa says please bring a
bale of hay and a bushel of corn to feed her on.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: I hope my letter will reach you in time, for I have been
good all the year. Now, Santa Claus, bring me a big doll and
a nice dress and three pairs of stockings and two pairs of mits,
one pair for my sister. Please bring my sister a nice book sack.
You can bring me some candy, oranges, bananas and apples. Now,
good dear Santa Claus, I hope you won't forget to come. I live
on the corner of Wall street and Peabody avenue, Dallas, Tex.
Belton, Bell Co., Tex. -- Dear Santa
Claus: Please bring us two dolls that will go to sleep, a doll
buggy, a set of furniture, a workbox, a little sewing machine,
candy, nuts, fruits and all sorts of good things to eat. And
bring my brother, Tommie, a little colt and a toy cart with a
kicking donkey to it. Your little friends,
Duncan (Stephens Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 21. -- Dear Santa: I want you to bring me a football, a
toll chest and a little target. Frank B. wants a popgun, a fiddle
and a drum, and bring Herbert a doll and buggy and baby March
a rubber doll, and we all want lots of candy, nuts and some fruit.
Your little friend,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 23. --
Dear Santa Claus: As I see so many little children writing to
you, I thought I would write to you and see if you would not
bring me and my little brother and sister something for Christmas.
I am a little girl 8 years old, and as I am from Galveston, I
got all the pretty things you brought me last Christmas lost
in the flood, and so did my little brother and sister. Please
bring me a real pretty doll already dressed and a doll buggy,
a new hat, a stove, a bottle of cologne, a nice pair of woolen
stockings, some pretty new dresses and a sure-enough little piano.
Please bring little brother an airgun and some shot, some fireworks
and a whole lot of candy and fruits. Bring mama a new hat and
jacket, and I like to forgot to tell you to bring me a new jacket
and brother a new suit of clothes. Bring sister some nice dresses,
as all of hers were lost in the flood, a nice gold ring and bracelet,
a workbox. Bring me a nice little trunk like you brought me last
Christmas. I will bid you good-by and send you a whole lot of
kisses. Your little friend,
Oak Cliff, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 23.
-- My Dear, Good Old Santa Claus: You know I want a little teapot,
a doll baby that goes to sleep, a doll buggy, and don't forget
the little iron and the wagon daddy said you were to bring me.
Your little girl, P. S. -- Don't forget my cousin Clyde in Dallas and my cousin Gertrude in Seymour.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 23. --
Dear Santa Claus: I have been a good little boy, so will ask
you to bring me a fire engine, a ball, a wheelbarrow and a horn.
Bring me lots of nuts, candy and fruit. Don't forget my papa
and mama. Your little boy,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Mr. Santa Claus: I wish you would bring me a tricycle, a ring
and a horn. I wish you would bring mama a pair of shoes, pins
and handkerchief.
Alvarado, Johnson Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I want you to bring me a little table and
a doll and a large set of dishes and a little coffee mill that
will grind coffee, and I want a little white bedstead, and don't
forget to bring my sister, Gertrude, something, and my brother,
Chester, something.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 16. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am so glad it is nearly time for you to come.
I write to tell you what I want you to bring me. I want a pretty
doll, a tea set and a little table. If you have a pretty doll
buggy I want it, too. You can bring me anything else you want
to. Good-by. Your friend,
Celeste, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please, sir, bring me a tea set, a bed, a stove,
folding bed and a chain and some nuts, candy and oranges. I will
be a good girl. Your little friend,
Celeste, Hunt Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: Please sir, bring me a tea set, a doll and
buggy and lots of candy, nuts and oranges. I go to school and
have made good grades in all my studies. I will be a nice girl,
and please don't forget me. Your little friend,
Marshall, Harrison Co., Tex., Dec. 20.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 9 years old. I am a little
sick today and can't go to school, so I will write and tell you
what I want Christmas. I want a train that will go around on
a track, all kinds of fireworks. My little sister wants a doll
buggy, a doll dresser and two or three different kinds of dolls
and all kinds of good things to eat. My school is out tomorrow.
I go to Oak Grove school. Remember the poor children. Your little
friends,
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
My Dear Santa Claus: I must get my letter in before it is too
late. Please bring me a bicycle. I will not ask for anything
else if you will just bring me a bicycle. But if you have anything
left over that you do not want to take back to the North Pole,
just leave them in my apron and I will take care of them with
thanks. I am 10 years old. Thanking you for past favors, your
loving friend,
Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dear Old Santa: Will you please bring me a fire engine, hook
and ladder outfit, a train of cars, a big elephant, a wagon,
lots of candy and nuts. I am trying very hard to be a real good
boy, so you will not leave a switch for me. Your boy,
Big Sandy, Upshur Co., Tex., Dec. 21.
-- Dear Santa Claus: I have a little brother only 5 years old.
We are orphan children and are very poor. The one 5 years old
says he wants an airgun and a little train. And please send baby
a horse and wagon and please bring nuts and all kinds of fruit.
Bring me and my other brother what you think will suit us. I
have two orphan cousins. One wants a tool box full of tools and
the girl a doll. Please don't fail to bring them around. Yours
truly,
Altus, Jackson Co., Oklahoma -- Dear
Santa Claus: I want a doll buggy and a doll. Alva wants a doll,
and a stove. I am 8 years old. Alva is 5 years old. Roy wants
an airgun, a story book apiece. Please bring me a ring. Your
little girl,
Terrell, Kaufman Co., Tex., Dec. 22.
-- Dere Santy Taus: I's est bin de doodest 'ittle boy what you
ever saw fer de last free days, taus I knowed I had to be 'f
you tum to see me, taus papa sed, 'n he knows everything, that
you don't tum to see no bad boys. Now I'll be dood till Trismus
is over 'f yule bring me uh 'ittle whistle that blows and some
petans what is already cracked and picked out so ain't nussin
'cept de doody dere. I has a 'ittle girl playmate, and last nishful
of her name is Branch. Plese bring her sum "goo-goo"
eyes. Pank, 'at's nuzzer playmate uv mine, 'ants uh 'little toy
wolf with a string to it, so it tan't ever det very far away.
The size of my stocking is No. 9 and it's black. Dess yule no
where to put 'em at, though. Your 'ittle boy, P. S. -- Spec I'z pitty near 4 yeres ol'.
Berwyn (Carter Co.), Indian Territory,
Dec. 22. -- My Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy 8 years old.
Please bring me a bicycle, an airgun, a big battleship, a pair
of gloves, telescope, whistle, candy, oranges and nuts. Good-by,
dear Santa Claus. Your little friend, P. S. -- Mabel says bring her a little dollhouse and a sleepy doll, a trunk and set of dishes, and Kate wants a doll and doll buggy. Please don't forget baby Ruth.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 23. --
Dallas News: I would like Santa Claus to bring me a jungle book,
"Tom Sawyer," lots of fireworks and a box of No. 22
cartridges for my rifle. I won't need any candy or cake, as we
will have plenty at home. Don't forget the cartridges.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 23. --
Dear Santa Claus: I want a big doll, a doll buggy and a table;
also some candy and some fruit. Your little friend,
Denton, Denton Co., Tex., Dec. 22. --
Dear Santa Claus: I am a little boy and want you to bring me
a nice little red wagon and a billy goat with long hair on him
to pull it. I want a drum and a horn that will make a loud noise
and some candy and apples and a lot of things to play with and
to eat, and please bring my big brother a razor to shave with,
as he getting a mustache. I liked to forgot to tell you I want
a big bunch of firecrackers, for I can have fun putting them
in brother's pockets and under his coat tail and make him jump
and holler. I am a good boy sometimes and will be good until
after Christmas if you will bring me what I ask you for. Dear
Santa, don't forget me. Your little boy,
Tyler, Smith Co., Tex., Dec. 15. -- Dear
Santa Claus: I have lots of fun every night reading the children's
letters to you. Verne Harrell, you are not the only pebble. I
am just 5 years old, and I am in the third reader and can spell
the hard words myself, Lillie and Clyde are 8 years old and they
are in the fifth reader. Mama says that they will have to hurry
or I will get ahead of them. Santa, I want a great big dolly
and good books, etc. Good-night.
Plano, Collin Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Old Santa: I am a little boy 6 years old and I want a train
of four freight cars that winds up, a fire engine, hook and ladder,
a pair of red-top boots, a toy cannon like the kind we licked
the Spaniards with, a pistol, some caps, five bunches of firecrackers,
five roman candles and any other thing you can spare. Your friend,
Atlanta, Cass Co., Tex., Dec. 17. --
Dear Santa Claus: My papa has been reading the letters to you
in The News and I now put in my order for Christmas. Send me
a big doll, chocolate candy, a baby doll, doll cradle, a go-cart,
a washstand, china dishes, full set; oranges, nuts, apples, a
little story book. Get mama a big rocking chair. Send papa lots
of nickles to give us children. Send me a doll trunk. Your little
friend,
Pittsburg, Camp Co., Tex., Dec. 21. --
Dear Santa: Please bring me a doll that will close its eyes,
a set of dishes and that is all. Good-by.
Milford, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 19. --
Dear Old Santa Claus: I love you more than tongue can tell. If
I'll be a good little girl won't you bring me a big doll and
a doll buggy, a set of furniture, candy, apples and lots of good
things to eat and a set of little dishes? I am going to be a
good little girl, so you'll bring me lots of nice things. Good
by. Your little girl,
Taylor, Williamson Co., Tex., Dec. 18.
-- Dear Santa Claus: Please bring us twelve skyrockets, twelve
roman candles, two pistols, two boxes of caps for pistols, one
drum, one horn, one gasoline train, some candy, oranges and nuts.
Your little friends,
Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., Tex., Dec.
18. -- Dear Mr. Santa: I expect I had better let you decide what
to bring me. We have lots of poor children in town that would
be glad to get something, so if you remember me I will divide
with some of them. I have a sweet little sister, Josefa, 2 years
old. Please don't forget her. Good-by until I see you Dec. 24.
A try-to-be a good boy,
Lindale, Smith Co., Tex., Dec. 18. --
Dear Santa Claus: It is mighty near Christmas. I am 5 years old.
I want you to bring me a bridle and saddle for my horse. I want
you to bring me a nice chain for my dog Bulger. Your friend,
Gladewater, Gregg Co., Tex., Dec. 19.
-- Mr. Santa Claus: I am a girl. I have been a good girl all
of the year and have five brothers and one sister. She is a good
girl. Her name is Maggie. She is 12 years old. I want a ring,
piano and a work box, some nuts and lots of fruits. Yours truly,
Milford, Ellis Co., Tex., Dec. 19.--
Dear Old Santa Claus: Please bring me a bicycle and a little
iron stove so I can cook, and if you can't get my bicycle down
the stove pipe knock at the door and I'll let you in. I love
my mama, you and Uncle Will. Now, you be sure and come to see
your little sweetheart.
Dallas, Dallas Co., Tex., Dec. 20.--
My Dear Santa Claus: As I haven't told you what I want I think
it is about time I was doing so. I want some books, a doll buggy
for my doll, a doll piano, some shoes and stockings for my big
doll, some games, candy, apples, oranges, all kinds of nuts and
anything else you might think of. Be sure and come to see me
Christmas. I will leave the hall door unlocked.
[Location not given] Dear Old Santa:
Please don't forget your little boy, if he is late in writing.
Bring me a magic lantern and "The Uncle Remus Stories."
I also want candies, nuts, oranges and fireworks. Helen wants
a sleeping doll and bed. Your loving children, - o o o - |