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A Christmas Poem From Betty Jarrett
A humorous verse by Bert Thurber published in the Montana Farmer-Stockman portrays Santa advising a struggling American farmer and reflecting on global poverty. The tale contrasts hardship at home with gifts abroad and ends with a prayer of gratitude for blessings and freedom.
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Bert Thurber
Montana Farmer-Stockman
Betty Jarrett
Thurbers
Neghbor Jim’s
Santa
Jim
Rudolph
Brown
Russia
Japan
Italy
Vietnam
England
Germany
France
Weill
Bert
Myrna