Not long ago a story appeared in the papers of the State telling how a farmer with his family all in his Ford car came to Burlington to do Christmas shopping. His total wealth for the festive occasion was $10. He unfortunately got into a wreck which cost him $10, the only money he had. Therefore, he and his family had to return home with no hopes for any Christmas cheer for the children.
The identity of the farmer was not learned. A number of people in the State, reading of the plight of the family, began to inquire as to their identity. Police officers and others in Burlington got busy and found out their names. Now, the children will be made happy by a visit from Santa Claus, for the farmer has been reimbursed for his loss. Dozens of people sent checks for $10, all being anxious that his children should have Christmas cheer along with the other children of the county.
From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 24, 1925
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