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Christmas Eve Turkeys and a Hungry Hobo Tale
A turkey gathering on a county road ends with a hungry hobo named Hobo Jim who, after a failed theft, hides in a house with a sick boy and weary mother. He observes their need, recalls a Christmas gift, and at midnight steals a crust while pondering the adage more blessed to give than to receive, hoping the boy finds the old silver watch in the morning.
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Gray County
Hobo Jim
Elon
Jim
Santa Claus
Mara
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