Letters, photographs, and records of the Kruse and Adair families, kept and cataloged.
May 26, 1920
Address: 1456 Dean Avenue
Postmark: Redding (MAY 27)
Fred took a ride in the Airplane to day he didn't think it was so much fun as he though it would be.
Arthur and Bess sure must had an enjoyable trip to Ames. I know how thoes blowout goes and no water.
Tuesday afternoon
Address: 1456 Dean Avenue
Postmark: Redding (JUN 1)
We hang up the curtain in the parlor and Sitting room and found that there were one short for the little window in the Sitting room. did you make it and send it we have misplace it if you sent it. If you didn't make it will you when you are down town - get another curtain for the window and send it down and mama will make it, as you will have all you can do with out it.
We planted 4 acres of field pumpkins yesterday some watermelons and squashes today.
don't let this curtain worry you for it it will be all right.
Thur. June 3, 1920
Address 1456 Dean Avenue
Postmark: Oelwein RPO (JUN 4)
Dewey will be home Saturday. I hope your mother is better by this time, mama got your letter today (Friday)
Sunday evening
Address 1456 Dean Avenue
Postmark: Blockton (JUN 6)
In regard about the minister I would like to have Mr Kirby for he sound like a nice man. I said that Mr Pruitt used to preach in Redding some years ago, WE thought it would be all right to get him, but Dear if you won't to get a Friend Minister from Oskaloosa that will be allright with us.
April 5, 1920
Address: 1128 W. 27 Street
Postmark: Postmark: Chariton & St. Joseph
Did I tell you that Mrs D.M. Smith died she was buried today
The aeroplane is going to get to Redding tomorrow Mc Elvain got to Albany this afternoon. Redding will be up with D.M. with the Aeroplane flights.
There is going to be a wrestle match in D.M. Monday night, I have about lost my sport in the wrestle game since Caddock has lost out
Uncle Frank and Aunt Mary were Margaret’s great uncle/aunt. Daughter Marian Cartland was her 1st cousin 1x removed.