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ASTRAY IN WILDS, BALLOONISTS ATE CARRIER PIGEONS
WILL GIVE GERMANY LONGER TO DISARM
Meeting of Premiers, Called for This Month, Will Extend Time to Fulfill Engagements. BERLIN ANSWERS PROTESTS New Note Says Government Has Loyally Tried to Fulfill Terms and End Is Achieved.
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January 5, 1921
My Darling,
Your letter written at 5:00 o'clock last night was receive at Ithaca about 10:00 o'clock this morning. I'll say you're lonesome without either of the big girls. I am sorry I got out of patience with the girls Saturday night. They must think dad is a grouch. Have thought at times that it would be a good thing to have the car with me. But don’t believe I could stand the worry and extra work at this season of the year. The weather has been more like April than January. It rained some this afternoon and then turned into quite a snow storm. It has seemed good to get your two letters but don’t know when I’ll get another as I have gone away from the route layed out but may be able to hit it again before end of week. Before sending this note will try to decide where I am going.
I got two orders in Ithaca for $71.25 and $121 and four this afternoon at Interlaken for $16.00, $238.14, $25, and $59.00. Wish I could get home for Sunday but don’t expect to. In case you don’t get by letter a mail route I’ll send a night letter Saturday night.
Will not be able to see Rob’s folks this trip. It is bedtime, so will say good night.
Your affectionate,
John
P.S. My precious one: Have looked over map and I guess you had better follow the route I left with you. Rather think I'll Sunday at Avon, NY.
Editor's notes
Again, I am amazed by the efficiency of mail. This letter notes that a letter dropped at 5 PM the day before arrived at another town and was delivered by 10 A.M. the next morning.
I couldn’t find any information on “night mail” as referenced in John’s correspondence. I expect that it may be some kind of express mail option.
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