[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.]
BARE BIG RUM PLOT BY 2 ARRESTS HERE
Federal Agents Accuse Brooklyn Cabaret Owner of a Part in Ohio Conspiracy. INDICTED IN CLEVELAND One Ex-Revenue Agent Held in Bail and Search Is Being Made for Another.
An indictment charging a huge rum plot with ramifications in Ohio cities was disclosed here yesterday with the arraignment of two men before a United States Commissioner in Brooklyn. A third man is being sought locally, and others are wanted in Pittsburgh, Pa., ...
MILLER ORDERS OUT STATE TROOPERS TO GUARD ALBANY
Mayor Requests Guards as a Result of Rioting in Street Car Strike. STRIKE-BREAKERS STONED Women With Hoes Join Men inDisabling Wires When Service Is Resumed.
The Osbourne Hotel, Inc.
Auburn New York
Lynn G. Swift, Manager
Feb. 9th 1921
My Darling
I thought I needed a change tonight and so went to a moving picture but I didn’t stay long. My mind
has been at home today and I have been thinking about the farm deal. Don’t suppose I have any cause for worry but will be glad when the first of March comes. In case Mr. Crumb comes to see me again about backing out you had better let me know or at least consult with Clay. [John’s brother-in-law?] I hope he will come across alright. I have a hard time to keep my mind on my business. I am absolutely certain that it’s not good for me to have the farm to look after and try to work on the road. It has never worried me until recently. You and Clayton will have to see about getting out the auction bills and arrange to get them put up. Clayton told me he would do whatever I asked him to. Go ahead and manage things as you think best. I am sure that I’ll not be home until a week from Sunday.
I got skunked in Cazenovia today. Got here at 2:30. Have one order for 100 calendars from Robinson and Bysn Thxx Company for $260. “When Fishermen Come Home” in that new treatment. Will spend most of tomorrow here. Have not seen Columbian Rope Co. yet. Will call in a day.
I want to thank you for getting my breakfast this morning. You are a dear girl. Hope you will all have a fine time tomorrow night. Will be thinking of you. Get that application blank off and urge Mr. Houghton to get paper out as soon as possible and get the facts to Miss Triel Friday so that she can get out pedigree. Your loving,
John.
Editor's notes
Now that John has decided to sell the farm and, it appears has a buyer, it appears the buyer may be trying to pull out of the sale causing John even more stress.
I love that he referenced the movies as a "moving picture."
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John has excellent handwriting. However, in some instances, I cant decipher it. If I can't, I simply mark the spot with "xxx"s to signify thank the word isn't decipherable.
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