Sunshine Factory Brightens Town With Hidden Gifts
In a Christmas tale set in a small town, Miss Tilly leads a "Sunshine Factory" to secretly deliver beloved gifts. Mrs Billings uncovers desires of townsfolk from boots to oranges, books, and a diamond ring for Billy and Molly, as two boys deliver joy on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tiny
Miss Tilly
Santa
Mrs. Billings
Pa Saunders
Sunshine Factory
Billy Saunders
Molly Sherwood
Christmas Present for Aunt Matilda Puzzle
A dialogue from 1923 shows a husband and wife debating buying a Christmas gift for Aunt Matilda. The wife notes she will wait until they get off work because Aunt Matilda always sends them a check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda
M. B. ‘Thomas
Western Newspaper Union
Sunshine Factory Gifts By Miss Tilly
Martha B. Thomas portrays Miss Tilly, a generous spinster known as the Sunshine Factory, quietly aiding neighbors with a tidy income and a knack for learning others needs. On a Christmas Eve, Mrs. Billings arrives with bundles, and Miss Tilly eagerly chats about every family matter and gift wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Factory
Martha B. Thomas
Miss Tilly
Otley Notes and Local Happenings in Iowa
Otley residents and visitors are listed with updates on visits, moves, illnesses, and employment. Notable items include Jennie Van Englehoven and Gerrit Dykstra's quiet wedding, Des Moines Electric Co tower work between Otley and Oskaloosa, and mining developments near Camp Dodge with a new large coal mine entering planning and construction, employing hundreds once active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Charles
Otley
Prairie City
Des Moines Electric Co
Oskaloosa
Camp Dodge
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Joannie
John
Johnnie
Atlanta Constitution
Otley News
Will Klein
Pella
Clarence Renaud
Will Paltzer
Gerrit’ Ryke
Knoxville
Abram van Houweling
Dirk Freeken
Mrs. Stuff
Jennie van Englehoven
Gerrit Dykstra
Groom
Mr. Dykstra
Arie Ver Heul
John Breen
White Pole Road
Dave Breen
R. V. McKeever
Mrs. Thomassen
Newton
Connie Kool
Des Moines
Floyd Frazer
Rachel Verought
Jess Vriezelaar
Pellla
Bert Breen
Ft. Dodge
Dave Fennema
Maytag
Otley Gun Club
Blue Rocks
Harold North
Gerrit Vande Kieft
Iowa
Victor
Brunswick Club
Knabe
White
Okay
Worthmore
New Home Cabinet Electric
W. Bollinger
High Avenue West
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