Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 73, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 December 1920 — POSTMAN TRUE SANTA CLAUS [ARTICLE]

POSTMAN TRUE SANTA CLAUS

Man With the Pack Keeps Cheerful Despite Hard Work Before and on Christmas Day. The postmnn’s Christmas Is anything but a holiday, as he Is forced to work harder on that day than on any other In the year. For about two weeks before Christmas he Is burdened by packages, letters and postcards, till It seems he can stand no more, yet on Christmas he must rush about the city from early morning until nightfall, often without a minute to rest. Despite the hard work he enjoys the day as much or more than any one. . lie Is brought Into close contact with the Christmas, spirit, and Is proud of his part In distributing Joy among so many. If while on his route carrying a bag -filled to the brim with holiday, mall he becomes discouraged, the feeling la often dispelled when he sees the Joy and happiness muni fested by some child or even grown person at being the recipient of some gift he brings. Usually, too. the persons he meets while on his rounds greet him with a

cheerful "Merry Christmas," making him forget Ids discontentment at being forc«‘d to go without hi* usual Christdiiim dinner, or being at home with his family and watching his children frolic around the Christmas tree. The name of Santa Claus Is appropriate for the postmuu. Many gifts, especially from out of tow a, reach-' their destination through his bands, and although It is not recognized In many cases, be is the real substitute for the mythological St. Nicholas. Many strange articles find their way Into the postman’s bag during C'e holiday season. Neckties and small pieces of wearing apparel seem to be most numerous, although children’s toys are also delivered In large numbers. This Is a brief description of the postman's Christmas. It Is true he has not much time for enjoying the holiday except at night when be Is too tired to fee! the real Christmas spirit to any great extent. However, let every one try to brighten his day by at least wishing him a “Merry Christinas" when we meet him on his route.