Sunshine Factory gifts warmth and mystery through Miss Tilly
In a small town Miss Tilly, viewed as peculiar yet kind, runs a hidden Sunshine Factory that distributes Christmas gifts tailored to each recipient. Mrs Billings helps gather requests, and the presents, delivered by two hired boys on Christmas Eve, bring joy while Miss Tilly keeps their source a secret.
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Miss Tilly
Mrs. Billings
Pa Saunders
Sunshine Factory
Pye
Billy Saunders
Molly Sherwood
Christmas Gift Dilemma Sparks Family Debate
A wife and husband quarrel over buying a Christmas present for Aunt Matilda. The wife plans to wait because Aunt Matilda often sends them a check as a gift, prompting a light domestic exchange. The note appears in a 1920s Western Newspaper Union feature by M. B. Thomas.
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Hiusband
M. B. Thomas
Western Newspaper Union
Not Another Boy Like John Says His Proud Mother
The poem recalls a disciplined youth named John who stays true to duty, helping his mother and avoiding mischief. A proud mother notes there is no other boy like John and reflects on how the world moves on without peers like him.
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Miss Tilly
Santa
Mrs. Billings
Tilly
Susie
Ube
Beth
Tetis
Taunachine Factory
Aru
John
Barkley Named Grand Visitor In Masonry District
The Most Worshipful Grand Master appointed Dr Thomas S Barkley as Grand Visitor, with the incoming Grand High Priest performing the ceremony. Isaacs is noted as a longtime Mason and a leading authority on Masonic law in the Rockdale district. Barkley is praised for mastery in Blue Lodge and Chapter work. Local lodges are expected to approve the appointments.
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Thos. S. Barkley
Mr. Isaacs
Rockdale
Barkley
Blue Lodge
Chapter
Rockdale Masons Honored by Grand Bodies in Texas
Rockdale men from the local Blue Lodge and Chapter were singled out during the Grand Lodge of Texas A F and A M and Grand Chapter R A M sessions in Waco. Leonard Isaacs was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 104th District in ceremonies by the grand bodies.
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Grand Lodge of Texas
Waco
Rockdale
Blue Lodge
Leonard Isaacs
Church Announcement for Rev. W. F. Bryan
Rev W F Bryan the Presiding Elder of the Marlin District will assume duties at the church as announced. Community members welcome the elder to lead services and oversee district activities during the coming period.
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W. F. Bryan
Marlin
Buckholts Fourth Sunday Services and Conference
Preach at Buckholts the fourth Sunday morning and night. The Quarterly Conference of Buckholts circuit will be held in Cameron at the Methodist church on the fifth Sunday at 3 PM. All official members in that pastoral charge are requested to attend as important business will be transacted. Everybody invited. J. C. Huddleston, Pastor.
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Buckholts
Cameron
J. C. Huddleston
Cameron Oil Mill Sells Northern Cat Corn
Northern cat corn stocks at the Cameron Oil Mill are described as plentiful with ample supply noted. The brief item highlights strong pickup and stable inventories.
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Cameron Oil Mill
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Ser Union
Matilda
Lers
Tohnnie
Johnnie
Atlanta Constitution
Rockdale Masons
Mee
Sere
Schiller Drug
Cameron, Texas
Gameren
Te&s
Kimber
John F. Grant Lumber
A. B. Taylor
F. R. Dunlap
Ben Salach
Yardman
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