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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
7
A short story copyright notice from 1912 credits The Shortstory Publishing Company and notes protections in Great Britain with all rights reserved.
On Christmas Eve, Miss Brown’s Second Graders at an Indian school present beloved gifts to their teacher. Jamie, in a shy yet brave moment, gives moccasins, while others offer dolls, canes, vases, and handmade items, showing trust and gratitude amid a history of displacement and cultural change. The scene emphasizes the students’ affection and the teacher’s role as mother and mentor in their distant country.
A Native boy named Harry hesitates to give a carved scalp lock to his teacher Miss Brown, imagining a holiday moment. He explains past customs, evokes Santa, and the scene ends with affectionate talk of framing the gift and a homey marriage motif.
Public health notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to smell and the whole system. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. Testimonials available, sold by druggists. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
William A. Brady presents George Broadhurst's Bought and Paid For in a highly praised human drama with strong comedy relief. The production features masterful acting and a seamless narrative moving from quiet to climactic moments, with Jimmy as a central, uplifting presence.
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