Yesterday Was a Scorching Hot Day-June 22, 1921
Editor's Notes I checked if I could find out the temperature in upstate New York in 1921 to see what John's idea of "scorching" was but...
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Dec 16, 20225 min read
Our sales for the week were $1403 which keeps us on the old roller for one more week– Feb. 13, 1921
IMMIGRANTS SEIZED BY CITY AT LANDING FEDERAL AID DENIED Newcomers, Some Infested, Taken After Health Workers Are Barred From Inspection....
Oct 26, 20222 min read
I have smiled so hard all day guess it's too much for me. Letter Home–Jan. 7, 1921
[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.] 1/7/21 INTRIGUE, ...
Sep 30, 20223 min read
I Dread Tomorrow–Letter Home–John to Sue-Dec. 27, 1920
[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.] 'MONK' EASTMAN,...
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Letter Home- Betty to Family–Dec. 17, 1920
[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.] COOLIDGE AGREES...
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Letter home-from John's brother Frank to Sue–Dec. 8, 1920
[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.] WILSON URGES...
Jul 29, 20221 min read
Letter Home--Mar. 29, 2020
[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.] TORNADO KILS 25...
Jul 25, 20222 min read
I shall be lonesome—Letter Home—Mar. 25, 1920
[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.] SENATORS URGE...
Jul 21, 20221 min read
I'll not write what I feel. Letter Home--Mar. 23, 1920
[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.] NOSKE OUT OF...
Jul 19, 20222 min read
Where in the D has the money gone? Letter Home, Mar. 11, 1920
[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.] REPORT WILSON...
Jul 18, 20221 min read
"I am skunked" Letter home--Mar. 2, 1920
[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.] Bill for 6 Per...
Jul 15, 20222 min read
"Am I crazy?"--Letter of the Day, Mar. 1, 1920
[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.] RAILROAD SYSTEMS...
Jul 14, 20224 min read
2 for 1-- Letter home, Feb. 29, 1920
[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.] RAILROADS GO BACK...
Jul 13, 20222 min read
Now who's Stung? Letter home—Feb. 13, 1920
[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.] PROSECUTE...
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