Mailed from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Mrs. George R. Fitzgerald of Chicago, Illinois on December 30, 1911: Milw. Wis 12/30/11 Dear Geo, I’ll aim to write letter tomorrow to 2021. Am doing well. Planted a bet here at the University O.K. & got the cash in pocket after big debate. Excitement time. Good that I actuallyContinue reading “Beer To the Right of Them, Beer To The Left”
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To Far Ahead of Time
Mailed from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Miss Alvina Tisch of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on December 28, 1907: I received your letter but can’;t promise for sure I might be down there that is to far ahead of time. AB
You Don’t Need To Be Afraid
Mailed from Mishawaka, Indiana to Mrs. Luna Richafoors of South Whidbey, Indiana on September 14, 1908: Why didn’t you answer, you don’t need to be afraid – Elvira
Everything is Crowded
Mailed from Florida to Mr. & Mrs. William Sullivan of Mt. Holly, New Jersey on November 29, 1972: Ate here after seeing the Cardinals and a Jap team play baseball. Sure picked good weather – cold, cloudy & rained for 12 days. Got 2 free newspapers. Everything is crowded. Have gone to retired people’s dances, cardContinue reading “Everything is Crowded”
It’s a Queer Life
Mailed from Florida to Mr. Hiram Billings of Webster, New York on February 2, 1935: This is a great pass time down here. We are going along as usual. It’s a queer life. A beautiful day and we have been out to an orange & grapefruit grove. R. is better. Good luck to you. Love,Continue reading “It’s a Queer Life”
There is Pep All The Time
Mailed from Chicago, Illinois to Mr. & Mrs. Burt Cedars of Kokomo, Indiana on August 26, 1940: Greetings! We are way up high! Went to the Brookfield Zoo yesterday – ’twas fun to see all the many animals and a bear fight! I may be home Wed, but am not sure. It is so coolContinue reading “There is Pep All The Time”
Hope I See You Seen
Mailed from Houston, Texas to Melanie Reed of Springfield, Missouri on June 26, 1976: Hi Monica Hi Ann Thursday June 24 1976 Dear Melanie, I am in Houston Texas. Tomorrow we are going to the Galveston Beach. We’re going to San Antonio. Hope I see you seen. Lori Baker
Dam Planes Anyway
Mailed from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Mrs. Doris Butler of East Dedham, Massachusetts on August 31, 1965: The road was rough maybe go home by train or bus. Dam planes anyway. I walked five miles in this terminal to get to the next plane. Love, Sue.
I Didn’t Know Which Bank To Rob
Mailed from Sacramento, California to Mr. J.B. Hosmon of Oroville, California on September 7, 1934: Dear J.B. – Sorry you can’t come this week end to bet, I didn’t now whether you were serious about trusting me to place your bets and being very honest I didn’t know which bank to rob. Amorett & IContinue reading “I Didn’t Know Which Bank To Rob”