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Once There Was a Bear
Uncle George says he owes it all to clean living, right thinking and quick shooting
August
1
1937
GEORGE PETTY
Once There Was a Bear
GEORGE PETTY
August
1
1937
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Once There Was a Bear
Uncle George says he owes it all to clean living, right thinking and quick shooting
August
1
1937
GEORGE PETTY
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