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1920 03 14 (March 14)

Earl courting Mary

Sunday Evening

Address: 1004 W 28 Street

Postmark: Redding (MAR 14)

Jessie Crouch was telling Fern Seaton that she had a new Edison, Fern told her that She would come down and hear it someday. Jessie told her it wasn’t down here She said She didn’t think it was worth while to bring it down for so short a time, So I guess she is going to leave Redding.

I don't know if Fern is going to Mo. or not George is up about two or three time a week. Redding will be shy some more teachers next year.

1920 03 12 (March 12)

Earl courting Mary

Friday noon.

Address: 1004 W 28 Street

Postmark: Redding (MAR 12)

Fred was in D.M. to the sale. The cattle didn’t sell very well. They fell short about half what they were expecting.

There was lot of people at the sale asking me if I brought you my Dear back with me. My Dear I didn't this time but it won't be be long till I can Will it Dearie

1920 03 04 (March 4)

Earl courting Mary

Tue. evening

Address: 1004 W 28 Street

Postmark: Redding (MAR 4)

I just sold 12 hogs they brought me $447.13. We haven't got any more little piggies.

That is to bad Mary Jane and Paul can't decide on a date and place, I expect what Mary Jane says will go.

I want to thank you again for the tulip my Sweetheart

1920 02 29 (February 29)

Earl courting Mary

Feb 29 - 1920

Address: 1004 W 28 Street

Postmark: Blockton (MAR 2)

We have got 31 little piggies, and have got eight more sows to farrow yet.

Do you remember Jim Parker he was down to our place one time when you was down here. He was married today. I think they are all going to get married.

Mama and Pearl Herring went to Des Moines to day perhaps you will see them by the time you get this letter

1920 02 25 (February 25)

Earl courting Mary

Monday Evening

Address: 1004 W 28 Street

Postmark: Redding (FEB 25)

They had a farewell supper at the church for Mr and Mrs Norris and Mr and Mrs George Eaton that are going to leave.

Ralph Jenning got hit by a car Sunday, the cars are getting so think that they can't stay out in front of them. I did not hear how bad he is hurt.

There is going to be a big wrestle match in Des Moines Monday. If I come I will stay over and take in the wrestle match.

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