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- 16:05, 5 April 2023 diff hist +1,714 N .MzAxMjE.Mzg2MzU Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Dec. 1st 1926 My Dear Miss. Taft:- I was very glad to hear about cherries it sounds good to me. I found out whose large trucks came in here from out side to buy cherries this Summer. It was the Wolverine canning company. Thankgs look very intereting now for next year I hope so any way. Of course we won't have many cherries like you but maybe a few. But it all counts up a little. I don't blame you about feeling as you do about your farm it does..." current
- 16:13, 20 March 2023 diff hist +1,240 N .MzAzNTY.Mzg4NzA Created page with "To Miss Taft Everthing is covered with sleet again. We surely do use all the ashes. that we get. with so many slopes. or we would get any where. I heard over the radio Feb 4 at 9 oloak. a song by Lullebell + Scoty over W.L.S. Dectated to a little deaf + dum. girl in Jacksonville Ill. The song was whip or will Max want know if you like to have the two cows with horn's Dehorned - before thay have to be sew up. or he has eye put out. thay are wicked with there horn's. a..." current
- 16:12, 20 March 2023 diff hist +1,322 N .MzAzNTU.Mzg4Njk Created page with "To Miss Taft we had nearly a green xmas as near green as we will ever expect to. see But to-day the weather is some what changed. it rained all day yesterday + froze over nite. and it terrible slippery max lost the milk coming to house. max said he dident know how to get water to animals.-to - day we have all been sick with flu. I had very bad nose bleed's. But are all feeling bettere since the weather has been colder. we had a nice Xmas. Ronald was overjoyed with hi..." current
- 16:11, 20 March 2023 diff hist +1,304 N .MzAyNjg.Mzg3ODI Created page with "Dear Miss Taft We recieved your letter yesterday yes the barrellfull of lime & sulphur is here under shelter and dry lime & sulphur is here to in good shape. Max though he would tell you he diden't know how much was used last year as he wasent here the full season. The spray oil is in under shelter and there about one quarter of a barrel left. Barrel will have to hold oil yet. The things was put in a directed and was drilled with the Tompkins drill. Max was the first..." current
- 16:11, 20 March 2023 diff hist +1,621 N .MzAyNjY.Mzg3ODA Created page with "May 3, 1932 Dear Miss Taft Recieved check ok. The weather stay cold. It was very dry. But have got a little rain and trying to rain to-nite. I got some raspberries plant. and expecting to get some more as soon as thay grow a little My uncle Will Wilson is selling straw berries plant for [$].25 per hundred. If you would like to go in we will go fifty & fifty on them. The fertlizer came last Friday and is all on. and oats in Corn ground all disc & draged waiting fo..." current
- 16:10, 20 March 2023 diff hist +888 N .MzAyNjU.Mzg3Nzk Created page with "Dear Miss Taft The weather is fine But have very cold winds in the afternoon. The oil spray is all on. Max hired a man He was Oril Haywood. Mr Kitchen nephew. He was close by and Max says a very good worker. Max paid him $1.63 for 13 1/2 work. out of ten dollars you sent. Max want to know if you know any thing about the cut way. There suppose to be a set of truck for front of it Max took it out the other day and the front end dug in and behind was jumping in air. He..." current
- 16:09, 20 March 2023 diff hist +2,881 N .MzAyNjQ.Mzg3Nzg Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Apr. 17th 1932 Dear Miss Taft I should have answered your letter some time ago but have been very busy. Cooked for the school children for 4 months had some sewing to do besides. And about two weeks ago a resort lady to whom I had sold a bed spread four or five years ago wished me to make another one for her mother. I realy didn't care for the job but couldn't turn her down so with house cleaning and garden soon to plant I've been one busy lady. W..." current
- 16:08, 20 March 2023 diff hist +791 N .MzAyNjI.Mzg3NzY Created page with "Dear Miss Taft We recieved your letter to-day. So will write right back, as the spray rig is done and bill ready. Will find inclose Max was into whiting and gave the drag a good going over. He has a 17 tooth for $25.00 and a 15 tooth for $24.00 and a dollar (100) off for cash. So will be waiting for an answer from you. George Whiting dident show Max any $21.00 drag. But will ask him about it I guess that all for this time as will most likely have my other lette..." current
- 16:07, 20 March 2023 diff hist +1,255 N .MzAzNzc.Mzg4OTE Created page with "To Miss Taft Are weather is so foggy you hardly see and we have been having some very cold weather last Tuesday nite hurt the cherry. Max say they dont look so good. the sweeet cherries are not hurt as bad as sour's. Have not got fertlizer yet and sending back check,as packing Co. is sending for there own and land where it will be in. Max went ahead a disc the orchards anyway.trees came and are all in. The dormant spray on. there a mistake in spray dope. 2 barrell of l..." current
- 16:06, 20 March 2023 diff hist +953 N .MzAzNzY.Mzg4OTA Created page with "To Miss Taft Are weather is so what cold, but no snow like the rest of states. Max has all brush picked & burnt where it was warm enough for team. Suprise is fresh after a two month rest, after a male calf. As far as holding open house at your house or your cottage for Colericks or any body else. We havent been there only when the carpenter was there the first day he started to do as you said in tin closet & cover thing up. So we can not tell you a thing about the look..." current
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- 15:58, 20 March 2023 diff hist +3,177 N .MzAwOTc.Mzg2MTE Created page with "Old Mission, Mich Dec. 28th 19-25 My Dear Miss. Taft:- Am very glad to hear you are with the Stutsmans for to spend your vacation. It is much nicer to be with your own folks. We have had some very bad weather cold & stormy but some better today. Hope it isn't too cold for a few days as we have to take Hazel in the 31st to have her eyes tested so she can have new glasses. please pity my poor pocket book. It is usually flat but will be worse if expenses keeps coming along...." current
- 15:57, 20 March 2023 diff hist +1,727 N .MzAwOTY.Mzg2MTA Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Dec. 9th 19-25 My Dear Miss. Taft:- I held my breath while I was opening your letter for fear you would not approve of Ledger bringing your hay out. It began to snow Mon. morning & Jos. told Ledger to go ahead & bring your hay not waiting to hear from you. He was sure you would say yes but I felt in doubt. So am very glad he had the right thing done. It won't be much longer that people can use trucks as the roads are dreadful rough & it just tears them..." current
- 15:57, 20 March 2023 diff hist +693 N .MzAwOTU.Mzg2MDk Created page with "Dec. 5th 19-25 My Dear Miss Taft:- Ledger just brought your straw and said hay is $29 per ton & he can get alfalfa hay all ready bailed and will deliver it for the same price as Milling Co. is charging that will be $29 per ton. He has to haul it from Kewayden Most of the larger farmers who have trucks are getting their hay from there. If Ledger will decide to buy from there will he get yours too? That price includes hauling & all. If he hauls hay from T.C. he can't haul..." current
- 15:56, 20 March 2023 diff hist +2,808 N .MzAwOTQ.Mzg2MDg Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Nov. 23rd 19-25 My Dear Miss. Taft:- I intended to write before but have been having a jolly good time with my eyes. I put off writing because my head pained so much & last week after sending your little note I went to T.C. & had the Dr. look my eyes over he changed my glasses & said I would have to give up my sewing & fancy work for a while. My eyes looks nearly as bad as your's did during cherry time. Joseph tries to take care of them for me. I surel..." current
- 15:56, 20 March 2023 diff hist +907 N .MzAwOTM.Mzg2MDc Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Nov. 16th 19-25 My Dear Miss. Taft:- We have a new calf & do you wish to keep it. It is a very small one & nothing here to feed it. I should have asked you before what we should do with it. It came yesterday P.M. Children are waiting for this as it is after 8 now & I must hurry. Joseph can't get any saw dust as Mr. Foulek needs his. And A[rnous] has very little left & that is very poor & full of sticks & junk besides doesn't want to sell any. The anima..." current
- 15:55, 20 March 2023 diff hist +2,790 N .MzAwOTI.Mzg2MDY Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Nov. 3rd 19-25 My Dear Miss. Taft:- I thot it about time to write to you again but there wasn't any thing of any importance to hurry me any. Received your last letter. Am always glad to hear from you & know how you are coming along. I haven't heard whether Mrs. Stutsman received her apples or not & what kind of shape they were in. We have had dreadful cold weather & snow. The farmers have lost a lot af apples & what few hadn't dug their potatoes are no..." current
- 15:55, 20 March 2023 diff hist +1,240 N .MzAwOTE.Mzg2MDU Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Oct. 20th 19-25 My Dear Miss. Taft: - Central was here today & worked about 2 hrs. on this phone & can't do much with it. He dug up the ground wire & is going to get a long iron rod & put that into the ground & see if it won't make a difference. He wanted to know if that doesn't work if he can exchange with Mrs. S. until Spring & then put this one back as in the winter if we should need a doctor or something & this is out of order we would be in a tigh..." current
- 15:54, 20 March 2023 diff hist +4,051 N .MzAwOTA.Mzg2MDQ Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Oct. 18th 19-25 My Dear Miss Taft:- I wanted to wait until now to write so as it would be worth while. Joseph had to lay off husking corn to pick apples we have had some very nasty weather a week ago the ground was white with snow when we awoke in the morning was very much surprised as it is so early to have such cold weather. It is slow work picking apples alone but he has finished now & hauled all the ciders himself to save extra charges from Ledger..." current
- 15:54, 20 March 2023 diff hist +2,406 N .MzAwODk.Mzg2MDM Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Oct. 4th 19-25 My Dear Miss. Taft:- We couldn't get any straw from Lannin's so don't know of any other place. Joseph is hauling all the fodder in a load at a time & husking it in the barn. The squirrels can't carry part of it off that way. He has over half of it husked & only 40 bu. of corn so far is saving all the seed there is amongst it. He has some very beautiful ears saved up. There isn't near the fodder there was last year it seems very light. Mr..." current
- 15:54, 20 March 2023 diff hist +1,886 N .MzAwODg.Mzg2MDI Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Sept. 27th 19-25 My Dear Miss. Taft- Am so glad to hear you are feeling better. It is very trying to work when sick. Have had the same experience many times. We could not eat much fresh fruit so put the bartlett pears in cans for winter. Am sure we will enjoy them. There wasn't enough for a bushel so kept them as you said. I still have a lot of empty cans. Have charry - all put into bottles & cans & it is doing fine. Had another nice shower last night..." current
- 15:53, 20 March 2023 diff hist +1,854 N .MzAwODc.Mzg2MDE Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Sept. 20th 19-25 My Dear Miss Taft:- Am sorry you are not well it is so hot most of the time that even here it is very uncomfortable. Joseph, Hazel & I have had that stomach & bowel trouble & were very sick with it. I came down sick a week ago & still feel weak & don't want to eat. if I do those dreadful cramps start up. This has been one of the most nerve racking summers I ever put it because the heat has been so dreadful. We have had 2 nice rains dur..." current
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- 15:52, 20 March 2023 diff hist +2,865 N .MzAwODY.Mzg2MDA Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Sept. 13th 19-25 My Dear Miss Taft:- Was very glad to hear from you & to know you reached your destination safe & sound. Am so sorry to hear your hand is troubleing you. The day you hurt it I feared it would be very painful as a jam usually is. But hope to hear it is much improved by now. Roger was all right in a few days but complained of his legs feeling too tired to support his body. I felt anxious until he was perfectly normal again. A person nev..."
- 15:51, 20 March 2023 diff hist +1,870 N .MzAwODU.Mzg1OTk Created page with "Old Mission, Mich June 29th 19-25 My Dear Miss Taft:- Received your address so will send you a few lines. The weather has been very cool & a little rain not much last night had a frost hurt quite a little corn on the new land where the weeds has grown up. Where Joseph had them cleaned out it did not freeze isn't it queer? Cherries are coming just fine light sweets will soon be ready to pick will have Mr. Lardie take them up. The alfalfa was put in the day you left in a f..." current
- 13:11, 20 March 2023 diff hist +2,214 N .MzAxMjA.Mzg2MzQ Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Nov. 28th 1926 My Dear Miss. Taft:- I have a few minutes to spare so I guess I will write a few lines & send in the weigh bills for the hay. Mr. Tang wished I would so as to save him the trouble The hay was the nicest I have seen any where at $21.50 per ton you won't find any nicer hay any where for any price. I received two lovely letters from Mrs. Eiman since they left here. They are enjoying they trip very much and it will do them a lot of good..." current
- 13:10, 20 March 2023 diff hist +4,964 N .MzAxMTk.Mzg2MzM Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Nov. 22nd 1926. My Dear Miss. Taft:- Was glad to receive the nice newsy letter from you. I am always glad to let you know of any news I hear & watch the paper very closely to see what I can find to send along with my letters. Suppose you have heard about Floyd Wilbur long before this. It was a very sad thing to happen in such a devoted home. Those boys always reminded me of Roger in their devotion to their mother. The Wilbur's & Addison take it..." current
- 13:10, 20 March 2023 diff hist +3,392 N .MzAxMTg.Mzg2MzI Created page with "Old Mission, Mich Nov. 11th 1926 My Dear Miss. Taft:- I was very glad to hear from you and thanks for the good letter and also Joseph's check. We sent over 50# of winter apples down to the Harbor by Ledger & was surprised to get so little from them But every one has had the same good luck this Fall A great many people are tearing their apple orchards out I wouldn't be surprised if they would be a better price in a few years. I was in a hurry the day I took the app..." current
- 13:09, 20 March 2023 diff hist +6,356 N .MzAxMTc.Mzg2MzE Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Nov. 1st 1926. My Dear Miss. Taft: Thanks for the good letters I enjoy them so much. I hope I can always prove worthy of what you think of me. Have you finished the new dress? & how did you make it? I don't beleive I ever saw the one you was working on this last[crossed out] Summer. It seems now as tho' I lived in a night mare for a month or more I was so tired out and always a lot of work pilled so high. I have a barrel churn now so that will h..." current
- 13:06, 20 March 2023 diff hist +5,290 N .MzAxMTY.Mzg2MzA Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Oct. 12th 1926 My Dear Miss. Taft:- As usual it is raining fine weather for ducks. Well the hay came here yesterday. 3,000 and 50# there was part of it second cutting alfalfa and the rest pure quack grass. Joseph & I looked it over & when they bailed it they must have soaked it with water for it was very heavy & wet. A fellow is paying for water that way & not hay. You can do as you please about it but we don't think they[crossed out] the hay ver..." current
- 13:05, 20 March 2023 diff hist +6,246 N .MzAxMTU.Mzg2Mjk Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Sept. 29th 1926 My Dear Miss. Taft:- Received your letter tonight & thanks for same. I will answer right away so it can go in Tomorrow's mail. I guess I will start out by saying we escaped frost but did a lot of shivering it rained & I saw a few tiny snow flakes the last day of the fair. The wind blew so hard that it keep things from freezing here but up around the Traverse region it froze every thing black. Had a letter from Aunt Alice H. & she..." current
- 13:03, 20 March 2023 diff hist +3,167 N .MzAxMTQ.Mzg2Mjg Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Sept. 15th 1926 My Dear Miss Taft:- We are having rain here until we hardly know which way to turn. I certainly feel sorry for you all down there. I have thot' about you a great many times since you left. It is rather lonesome after you leave. I wish your vacation wasn't so short as it is you hardly have time to turn around before it is time to leave again. I know we need a home but I have shed a bu. of tears since Joseph bought that place but I..." current
- 13:02, 20 March 2023 diff hist +1,983 N .MzAxMTM.Mzg2Mjc Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. Sept 3rd 1926 My Dear Miss Taft:- We saw Mr. Eiman about blasting the Dutchess orchard & he said it would take around $40 in all but Jos. says it might run over that. There were two resort Ladies here the day you left to look your farm over One was Dr. Cobb's wife I don't remember the other ladies name. They liked the farm & was all over it and said how well cared for it looked & I think by the question's they asked us they would like to hire us..." current
- 13:02, 20 March 2023 diff hist +1,946 N .MzAxMTI.Mzg2MjY Created page with "Old Mission, Mich. June 30th 1926 My Dear Miss. Taft:- Mr. Breeden was down a few minutes this morning so we had a little chat. He told us about seeing you at Mrs. Stutsman's. And also about his farm. In some ways he is glad that he sold & in others he isn't. They like to spend the Summers here as it is usually so cool & restful for the ones who doesn't work. They have to vacate the house in another week or two so think they will board at Mary Blacks & the Harbor...." current
- 13:02, 20 March 2023 diff hist +2,705 N .MzAxMTE.Mzg2MjU Created page with "Old Mission, Mich June 25th 1926. My Dear Miss. Taft:- Thought I would write you a few lines this afternoon while I have a few minutes to spare. As I know you always feel anxious to hear how things are progressing. Had quite a heavy frost one night last week think it was the 18th it froze corn some but not bad. Then Mon & part of the day Tues. had a heavy wind that nearly covered us with sand that did more damage than the frost covered our sweet corn so deep we had..." current
- 13:01, 20 March 2023 diff hist +3,489 N .MzAxMTA.Mzg2MjQ Created page with "Old Mission Mich May 29th 1926 My Dear Miss. Taft:- Have intended to write for several days but have been busy planting garden & many other things to do every day. First I must tell you that Roger passed his test in the 8th grade so now he can take the 9th next term he feels very happy about it. Sun. there is going to be a celebration at the Golden Tower. Wish we could go in to Traverse City this P.M. It is Blossom day and they have a beautiful [parade] parade. I..." current
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- 16:45, 1 March 2023 diff hist +1,113 N .MzAzODU.Mzg4OTk Created page with "To Miss Taft We have a light fall of snow last nite. But has been raining the past week. I recieved a letter from Alberta saying the new baby girl was names Carolyn Gay. You should be greatly honored having her named after you. We recieved notice on seeding so went to town Monday and had the blank sent to you, and Max brought some feed home. Yes there quite a lot of stealing going on around here too. Max pulled a lot of pipe over at your cottage. So he had bring it h..." current
- 16:45, 1 March 2023 diff hist +1,741 N .MzAzODQ.Mzg4OTg Created page with "To Miss Taft We have about 6 in of snow, which fell thanksgiving night. Ever one is well except slight cold. Your animals have 10 bushel of carrots of three colors, orange, light orange & white & 20 bushel of corn. 4 bushel of beets top and all. They were so small Max did tops there. Feed tops and all, and your tools are all under shelter too. There were only 1 good load of cornstalks Tom Richard 160 shocks of corn he want to sell. He wants $15 for whole bunch agreein..." current
- 16:44, 1 March 2023 diff hist +1,428 N .MzAzODM.Mzg4OTc Created page with "To Miss Taft I guess winter has came. it is snowing hard to-day. Bur we sure had some nice weather this fall. We have the kitchen painted the walls. We didnt get the woodwork done yet. The walls sure make the Kitchen brighter. We painted walls a ivory. There going to start stakeing out on electricity most any day. Your five dollar went in. Max has hay home & everything in for winter. the straw came the other day. Mrs Tom Richards is very ill she just lost another bab..." current
- 16:43, 1 March 2023 diff hist +1,108 N .MzAzODE.Mzg4OTU Created page with "To Miss Taft We are haveing good weather again with some sunshine. After so much rain it seems mighty good to see the sun. I suppose there might be war by time you get this letter. We expected we would have to pay some on electricity, but it seem a lot to pay $1.75 per month. Not know whether your useing that much or not, as I don't think we will with few electrical appliances we will have, which will only be a iron & washer & light. But I guess we will have to take bi..." current
- 16:42, 1 March 2023 diff hist +1,371 N .MzAzODI.Mzg4OTY Created page with "To Miss Taft I am just getting on scene again. I have to be in bed with grippe. I managed to get something to eat and that all. My head ache like everthing to-day. Are weather is simply beautiful, thinking ever day will be last good day. Max & Curt have been working over at your house. Thay have found it very hard work. The clay was so hard it all had to be picked. No one is wireing yet, as they dident know if it would go threw on pensulia. Mr Fouch has been working..." current
- 16:39, 1 March 2023 diff hist +952 N .MzAzODA.Mzg4OTQ Created page with "To Miss Taft Are weather is rain & more rain and has been quite cold. A stove has felt might good and some added blankets. Max has corn cut in between showers. Even one who hasenit electricity is all excided. There a new [company?] here. for Rural district. I am sending you the paper that were given to us to send to you. The Wounch's & Zangs and all cottages are wiring up. Even one that on Michigan public that case is going hook on with the new comany as soon as is in. I..." current
- 16:39, 1 March 2023 diff hist +1,120 N .MzAzNzk.Mzg4OTM Created page with "To Miss Taft We have had only one day of sunshine week and that was Monday. it has rained the last two days The sweet cherry are a good crop. The sour cherries look better then they did. The sour cherry are blossoming for second time again. some tree are loaded and again there not hardly any they are spotted. its hard to say what percent of crop there is. Max want to know if you want to put some corn the south part of little orchard as there no cherry on trees. Max say t..." current
- 16:38, 1 March 2023 diff hist +830 N .MzAzNzg.Mzg4OTI Created page with "To Miss Taft: We have been having funny weather. Monday & Tuesday Nite we had two of terrible electric storm I ever seen. it lightened, thundered all nite no let up and tuesday nite the same. Monday nite dident rain much but tueday nite just poured. and so to-nite Max is building a fire in heating stove to keep warm Thurday nite. The cherry are nearly in full bloom. The fertilizer came Monday. Max got all on Tuesday and finished Wednesday. Oats & seeder are in. Max say y..." current
- 16:37, 1 March 2023 diff hist +4,175 N .MzAyODI.Mzg3OTY Created page with "Old Mission Mich Feb. 10th 1933 My dear Miss Taft: You will think we have all passed out because I've waited so long to write. But its the same as always. Ihave been too busy with my ourn work and trying to do extra. With times as they are a person has to turn their hand to what ever comes along. I'm so sorry about the bank there. Isn't there any chance of your money being safe? Our small savings is in the First Peoples Bank and can't possibly touch it. So have to try..." current
- 16:36, 1 March 2023 diff hist +1,522 N .MzAyODM.Mzg3OTc Created page with "Tuesday evening To Miss Taft We are haveing one of worst storm of winter. It has been storming & blowing for two day I don't know how much longer it will last I hope not long. Max carried water to animal so not to take them out in storm. and but not water in beside so it wouldn't be so cold to drink. Max says the stable cold to-day to. I know all we are doing is putting fuel into fire most of time and then were are non to warm. The weather has been so nice a person no..." current
- 16:35, 1 March 2023 diff hist +578 N .MzAyODQ.Mzg3OTg Created page with "To Miss Taft Are weather has settled down to sunshine day's again. which we are glad to have. We cashed your check at Henry's Lardie the day before the banks closed. So am send it back as thay would not cash it. So thay said to date it after the bank holiday. We all have cold's. But are feeling better know. Queen had a stomach last week one nite but came out all right after two dose's of colic medicine. The road are terrible ruff. There isent much new's thing's pret..." current
- 16:34, 1 March 2023 diff hist +1,299 N .MzAyODE.Mzg3OTU Created page with "Wednesday nite to Miss Taft I was thinking it was about time for me to get to answering letters. there is no snow to speak of. But a very cold wind. But look some what like a storm coming. We have all been sick with cold's Ronald had the flu. I did to but had to keep a going where you have a sick child. Ronald coughs hard yet. The apple trees were cut high so that thay could be pulled. About the corn. It was just finish last week. Max coulcn't get at it at once becau..." current