Christmas disaster tests Paula and her courage
Paula Mercer faces family ruin after her father reveals the Casten deal left him penniless. She plans to keep fighting and helps neighbors for Tim Brown’s Christmas, while Doctor Grant confesses his love and asks for marriage, torn by pride and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula
Pevin
Barham’s
Mr. Mercer
Dr. Grant
Everal
Tim
Barhams
Paula Mercer
Panly
Toom
Eggl
Doctor Hay
Dream of the Christmas Tree by Wilbur D. Nesbit
The speaker recalls a dream where children from all eras gather around a radiant Christmas Tree. Drummers drum and buglers blow as every child, in unity, sings and kneels in wonder. The vision ends with renewed faith in childhood and shared joy across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gina Rai
Mab
Wilbur D. Nesbit
Valuable Gift From Christmas Boxes
A commercial traveler recalls a Christmas-box tale where a boss gathers clerks in his office to hand out envelopes. Inside each envelope lies a valuable item, not cash. The punchline reveals the envelope contained a prescription for indigestion cure, surprising the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nor Peyer
Whom to Thank for the Gifts at Uncle Elijah’s Farm
A minister asks a child whom to thank for the Christmas gifts. The piccaninny answers that gratitude goes to farmer Green for leaving his jar. The exchange shows a rustic scene of courtesy and memory in a rural setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lijah
Tole
Also Mentioned on This Page
Br. Rie
Padia
Peters
Grant
Tim Brown
Rose Alley
Prvin GreOo
The
Grvin Brothers’ Company
Chinchilla
Chidren
Dicu
Fur Department
Lidiea
Fancy Goods Department
Gloria Sitk
Bargain
Millinery Department
Witney
Cther
Knit Goods Department
Ervin Brothers
Mainind Taylor
Kqkomo
Indiana
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