About 1927
Helen, left rear. L-R Maeser, Morgan, Winnie,
Harold in front of the Rex's Bear River Ranch House
My dear boy,
Helen has written a letter, and I had her wait until I wrote
one before we sent it. So I mustn’t fail today. Last week I was rather under
the weather. Experimenting—and it did not turn out so well. I thought of so
many things to tell you. Whatever were they all about? I suppose you have heard
of the floods up here. Disaster can certainly humble a mighty nation. Today a
heavy storm on the Pacific coast is tying up traffic and communication. The
whole country, practically, has had its share. Strikes tie up business &
men wrangle back and forth until it is all sickening. It makes on wonder how it
is all going to turn out.
The weather is acting very much like it did a year ago, and
I shouldn’t be surprised if the snow is piled up much the same as it was last
year.
Well, here it is 9 p.m. The family (excepting Flora &
myself) have gone to the game. A while ago I read an essay on writing letter
with many reasons for putting it off. In the end, the friend of the man who has
been putting the letter-writing off, walks in. Now if you could do that, I
shouldn’t have to finish this, rather dumb, letter.
Flora is asleep on the couch. Can’t you see her? She is
growing so tall tho’. Morgan took one half hour pushing two waves in his hair.
Did it look sleek & pretty—and does that boy primp. Heaven help me if I get
three of my boys under the same roof. Maeser struts around in his new suit
like—well like Harold
Ohio University has been putting on a show on the radio.
They are plucky. Ohio has been badly hit by the flood. Some announcers were
giving news of the flood from Cincinnatti. Terrible news too-and then they said
“We will now have some music.” The music was “Beautiful Ohio.” It would make
you weep.
I wish I knew something to tell you. As far s the town is
concerned, well I could live some other place for all I know.
Did I tell you I went with Uncle Will to S.L. to see Winnie
while he went to a funeral. The funeral of Sis. Stoof was also held the same
day. Bro. Stoof was president of the Argentine mission & I believe all of
S.A. before it was divided. He is a German. He spoke at conference & I cut
his talk out of the report. It is very inspiring, and if there
is room in the envelope, will send it to you.
Did you get your garments? I am anxious about them. Do you
get your money every month?
You never say. Its 30 or 35$ enough? Please advise.
Helen went down to Don’s and Mabel’s to stay overnight. I
hope you never want to come back & settle down like that. There is too much
in this world to bury one’s self on a place miles from nowhere. Don’t do it
son.
Winnie surely looked grand when I saw her. She is a dear
girl. I shall be glad if Helen can get to California. She is so thin here, but
she is feeling pretty good.
I must be closing. Give Mr. & Mrs. Duke my best regards.
They certainly must be nice people. Was that place you visited Xmas a resort of
some kind. You are indefinite. The Lords blessings on you my dear is our constant prayer.
Lovingly, Mother
Well Uncle Harold certainly took it to heart to see the world and not settle in Randolph:)
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