Ruth: Xmas soon; Tripoli, Wis.

Dear Friends,
Well believe it or not but my journey through the letters have come to an end. But I think there are a few other letters not as old. I didn't think it would take this long to get through all those letters.I put them in 3" binders as I went along. There are 6 of them. I do hope everyone enjoyed reading them and all the other things I have shown you over the years.
After today I will not be posting as often. There are still more news story I will show from time to time. Plus there is the Swedish newspaper I will be showing from time to time. I have a children's  story book in Finnish I would like to translate and share. There are still more pictures. I also have a cook book in Swedish from 1908. There is a story about my great uncle Joel Oscar I will share with you also. These are just some of the things you will see from time to time.
But before that happens, here is the final letter from Ruth:

As always, for those that find it hard to read, here is what I think it says:

              Tripoli, Wisc.
               Xmas
                soon
Dear Howard
                   Don't think
I've forgotten you
kid. I haven't
Hows the world
using you. Me
fair at present
guess I'll come
home couple days
Xmas. Hope I'll
see you then
I'm going to a
dance tomorrow
nite. Was over
to see Lillian
this afternoon

gosh it seems funny
Xmas is so near
Do you take
hint Ha. That's
what they are
all asking me.
If you see Elmer
or Walter ask
them why they
never write.
I had a letter
from Red. She's
having a good
time I guess
I was going to
write home tonite
also. But I have
so many other
things to do

are you going to
have a Xmas tree
it's pretty dead
around here at
present well
Howard Hope I'll
hear from you
soon      Love
             Ruth
But 106

Not a lot here. Just a lot of talk about writing. And Xmas.
I hope everyone have a very nice Xmas that year.

Here is a story from the Editorial Page of Labor; Washington, D.C., Tuesday September 4, 1934:

I wonder how many people believe that to this day?
Sometimes I do get that feeling.

Here is a joke from the the same paper on the same page:

I wonder how well that would work today?

Finally a random picture:

I might have shown this one before. Grandma is the one on the right.

Well, that's all.
I will do another post for sure on Monday. After that I might be post maybe once a week.
I hope you have enjoyed all of the Fading History I have shared with you.
If anyone has any other ideas about something to share I would love to hear about it.
So all I will say is, it's really not over over.
So still drop by from time to time and check things out.
Till  next time.
Your friend,
Sandy

Last three letters from 1933

Dear Friends,
I hope you had a good weekend. Mine was good. We spent Saturday with our youngest daughter who is now 30. Yesterday was a nice day also. We did spend the day at home but I had house work to do. it is really feeling like it should for this time of year. But I'm still waiting for my plants to start growing more.
Anyway, here are the last three letters from 1933. two letters and one Christmas card:

This is the first letter. It looks like the first page was written by Grandpa and the other side by S. Stryk:
I think this one is very easy to read so I will not rewrite it.

Here is the second letter:

I will copy this one for those that find it hard to read:

                          12-20-33
H.H. Johnson
Ogema wis.
Dear Sir,
   I am paying 350  per cord
of Hemlock Pulp wood 4oo for
Balsam and 7oo for spruce
F.O.B. cars Ogema Wis. All wood
must be 4" on small end 100'
long and must be free from
any Burned or Bark Blackhand wood
if you any to load out let
me know and I send you
Billing for some
                You Tuly
                Martin Mueller

These two letter deal with selling wood. I wonder if he got both of these chances.

Now here is a Christmas card:

                Post mark is Dec. 20, 1933 Evanston Ill.
                From Helen B.

Here is a story from March 19, 1936:

Now this was a very busy gang. I wonder what kind of sentences they got for their crimes.

Here is the last joke from the joke book "Bedtime Laughs" 1956:

It sounds like they couldn't get away from each other even in death.

I will see if I have any other kind of jokes that I can share with you.

Finally, a random picture:

I thought that with two letters talking about logs, I would show another logging picture.

Well, that's all I have to share with you today.
Have a good week and don't forget to drop by again for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

E. Halverson: Dec. 6, 1933; Mason, Wis

Dear Friends,
I hope you had a very good week. Mine was uneventful, as usual. I will have a nice two day weekend with no work. it is also our youngest daughters birthday. The big 30. It's hard to believe my girls are that old. I know I should feel older but I don't. I try not to act my age. it does keep me young.
Anyway, here is a letter from I think a sister of Mayme:

As always, for those that fine it hard to read, here is what I think it says:

                 Mason Wisc.
                December 6, 1933
Dear Cousin Howard;
   Got your letter & was
glad to here from you
Tell Anna & Hanna hello
from me please- Guess I'll
add a few lines unto this
too. How are you kids getting
along? we're pretty good at
present.
  You said something
about wanting a house
keeper. I've been out working
quite a bite, but Gramps
needs me home now so
I'll have to stay home. But
Mayme can come down
there. She ought to be able
to do the house work &
cooking & other small
things.

If you want her you
come & get her will you?
come as soon as you
can because she wants
to go so bad & wants to
be down there for Xmas.
About paying her, you
can give her any thing
you want that's for you to
decide. I think she can
justisfy for the job
how about it?
  Gee are we ever having
some weather for December
Hope we never get any
snow. Its pretty cold out
nites though.
  Have a lot of work
to do to-day so I'll have

to pull the hook out
and get busy. Wha ja
think?
  Come down as soon
as you can you both
have a care haven't you.
It would be a nice
trip also, to come & get
your house keeper.
I'm making bread,
cake & cookies to day come
down and have a bite
please.
 Srut every one I know
Love
     Mae, Ede & Gramps.
 Write & come down.

Now I'm not sure which one wrote this letter. But it sounds like they really want to get Mayme out of the house and soon. I wonder if Grandpa ever got a housekeeper at that time.
It does sound like they didn't have much for snow at that time but it was cold.

Here is a picture from the scrap book. March 19, 1936; The Milwaukee Journal:

This is an artist's conception of a scene at the railroad bridge over the Conemaugh river near the Cambria iron works during the original Johnstown flood of 1889, when 2,235 lives were lost. The bridge caused an ice jam and the effect was devastating when the flood water and bridge went out together. The disaster of 47 years ago was recalled by the current flood in western Pennsylvania.

I do wonder how many times over the years that this area flooded.

Here is a joke from the joke book, "Bedtime Laughs" 1956:

I wonder if this is still the case today?

Finally, here is a random picture:

No idea when this was taken. But I think the one on the left might be Grandma.

Well, that's all I have to share with you today.
I hope you have a very nice weekend.
Don't forget to drop by again soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Mayme: Nov. 23, 1933 Mason, Wis.

Dear Friends,
Well I had a good weekend. No dramas. The weather is finally getting warmer. The snow is gone in most places. Now I look forward to things getting green. Still waiting to start hiking. The week is suppose to be nice. So looking forward to spending more time outside.
Anyway, here is a letter from Mayme who claims to be his 3rd cousin:

As always, for those that find it hard to read, here is what I think it says:

                     Mason Wisc.
                     November 23, 1933
Dearest Howard:
     Gee thanks just heaps
for the letter was I ever
surprised, gee why don't
you come down sometime
say who is that girl if
its Melba or Ruth Tedlund
they sure must be a
religious Bunch But their
dad don't own a store
he works in one though
or probly you mean
one of the Holms girls
they're dad own a store
   Edith isn't home
now she's in Ashland
and in a day or two she's
leaving for Superior to
hunt for work. Listen
come up here soon &
visit us we'll be looking
for you in a Wk or two
Tell Thomas hello&

send my regards to
all the rest down
there. Who is this fella
who knows a gal up this
way. (Don't show anyone
this letter Burn it up)
  Do you drink or
Smoke? Suppose you don't
or aren't you religious
  Grandpa sends his
regards to you & Tom
   Eating & sleeping
all the time as I
don't go to school any
more.
  You said you
were to Park Falls Did
you see Mrs. Scillen
or her name now
is Mrs. Grandshaw
while you were there
Tell Anna & Hannah
to come up here

sometime also Nilie
Well lets see what
can I do or write about
now. I have been working
a lot lately at the
Doctors wife's place
jag kan ej skriva
mer da fa jag sluta
for denna gongen
Well my Gash for
a swede can't even
write anymore hah hah
lets go get the cows.
Do you want a house
keeper down there?
Sure I know you
do. Alright I'll come
& cook. Bro ock potatoes
har har whats night
God Darnet I can't write

Come on up well go
on a good old fation
srpee he hah
Love & kisses to
my Darling third
cousin
      Love Mayme
My new address is
Mrs Howard Johnson
Westboro Wisc
  Crazy heywhat
Please don't
even show Tom
this letter burn it
emediatly please
heres a Kiss for you
XXX

I think this is the first letter from her. There was a Mamie before.
There is a bit of Swedish. on the third page I was able to translate it.
It says in English:
I can not write more when I stop for this time.
The other one down farther on that page means: "Breads and potatoes".
Some of her other spelling is not so good. But I did leave in a number of them.
So for her comment about burning this letter, I guess Grandpa just forgot as always.

Here is a story from the scrap book; March 19, 1933 From The Milwaukee Journal:

There was some major flooding going on at that time.
The head line of this paper is: "Sagging Dam Perils Johnstown"
It's to big to scan. I will be posting a few more stories based on this event.

Here is a joke from the joke book, "Bedtime Laughs":

To bad there are no more phone booth around today. At least not that I know of.

Finally here is a random picture:

Andy Weinzatl, age 5

One of the neighbor kids, I think.

Well that's all I have to share with you today.
I hope you have a very good week.
Don't forget to drop by again real soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Flambeau Paper Company: Oct. 6th& 23rd 1933; Park Falls Wis.

Dear Friends,
Well the weekend is finally here. It looks like it suppose to a fairly nice one around here. I would like to go hiking but I want to wait till the creeks are not so full. I need to get back out in the woods soon. The pull is getting stronger to start hiking.
Anyway, here are a couple of letters from the Flambeau Paper company:

Since they are typed I don't see any reason to rewrite them.

It looks like Grandpa was looking for places to sell some logs.
I wonder if he got the contract.
Flambeau Paper Company is still in business today. But it has been having to do some cutting back lately. Times are always changing. Sometimes for the good sometimes not so good.

Here is a story from the scrap book. March 19, 1936 The Milwaukee Journal:

This is a story that was on the front page.

Here is a joke from the joke book, "Bedtime Laughs" 1956:

So true.

Finally, here is a random picture:

I thought that since there were a couple of letter concerning logging, I would show you one.
No idea when this was taken.

Well, that's all I have to share with you today.
I hope you have a very nice weekend.
Don't forget to drop by again real soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Helen Balusik: Sept. 21, 1933; Phillips, Wis.

Dear Friends,
I hope you had a good weekend. I did. I even took a couple of walks down the and back. About 2 miles each time. I so want to start going into the woods. It finally feels like spring. There better not be anymore set backs.
Anyway, here is the next letter from Helen:

As always, for those of you that find it hard to read, here is what I think it says:

                 Phillips, Wis.
                Sept 20-33
Dear Howard:-
   Was glad to hear
from you so will
be prompt & do my
part in answering.
Am glad you wrote
to your girl friend. I'm
sure she will answer
real soon.
I saw her last night
& she asked how
soon you will write
but I told her I didn't
know- she just had
to have patience &
wait. So she said
she was going to

look for the mail
man every day.
So be a good boy &
write often to her,
won't you Howard?
I guess she gets lone
some for a man's
company.
Yes it is one of those
girls that live in
Hacketh that you
asked. They have three
girls & all of them
are as nice as can
be, but I don't know
any of their ages-
Perhaps you would
like them all as
much as I do if

           2
you were acquainted.
My sister & I think
them the best of our
girl friends. I wouldn't
want you to be writing
to someone that I
thought wasn't much
good. So I hope you
& Marie learn to
like each other by &
by. Maybe you are
real particular in
the sort of girl you
would like, are you?
Wish I knew what
type you do like-
In case you run
out of work you
know we have

the rest of this week
to pick potatoes so
you'll know where to
go, won't you? I
suppose you have
plenty to pick at your
place. Maybe Marie
would need some
help picking spuds.
If she invites you
don't refuse to come.
Well, I'll have to
quit now for I
feel pretty tired after
working all day-
Good to sleep on a
cool night like this.
wasn't last night
terribly windy?

          3.
So let me hear from
you again, won't
you- I wonder if
your girl friend will
answer right away
well, she said she
would so I guess you
won't have to wait
so long for an answer.
  So be good & to
your new gal too.
    Your friend
          Helen

Boy she is really trying to get them hooked up. I do wonder if she was a good match maker.
 Wonder how many potatoes they got that year.
It does sound like a normal fall at that time.

Here is a story from the scrap book March 19, 1936 The Milwaukee Journal:

I wonder if there was ever a reason gave for it. I thought maybe it was Easter time. But Easter was April 12th that year.

Here is a joke from the the joke book, "Bedtime Laughs" 1956:

I'm not sure how to respond to that. Just how do you dent a steak so bad it can't be sent back?

Finally, here is a random picture:

No idea who this is. It might have been taken in 1958. Someones classmate.

Well, that's all I have to share with you today.
I hope you have a very nice week.
Don't forget to drop by again real soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Marie Johnson: Sept. 21, 1933; Prentice, Wis.

Dear Friends,
I hope you had a good week. Mine was uneventful. I'm just so glad that finally the temps are starting to get warmer. I so look forward to the snow melting totally away. Plus I do not have to work on Saturday. Yeah for me!
Anyway, here is a letter from Marie Johnson:

As always, for those of you that find it hard to read, here is what I think it says:

                  Prentice Wis
                   Sept. 21, 1933
Dear Unknown Friend:
                               I received your
letter was surprised, but never-
theless I enjoyed getting it.
Well first of all I will describe
myself. I am not such a little
girl as Helen. I am tall or other
words big. Have dark brown
hair blue eyes. Was born and
raised here, but have spent
number of years in Chicago.
Have been home two months
this summer. I am a milliner,
and business has been so slow,
so rather working part time I
spent it at home.
Expect to go back any day. Perhaps

Saturday. Fell bad Helen didn't
fix this up before, but we could
arrange to meet. I have a telephone
"number 139731 Prentice" If you have
a car it won't be difficult to
come up.
I don't dance either, but enjoy shows,
and like parties and in general
like a good time.
I have known Helen a long
time and always enjoy to be with
her as she is full of fun.
I live miles north of
Prentice on the old north
highway 13. and a quarter of
a mile west from the Enterprise
school. first house to your
right after crossing the rail-
road track. Or perhaps you

rather call me up.
I have number of friends in
Westboro so have been down there
couple of times this summer.
Well be very anxious to hear
from you again. I did enjoy your
letter, and got a kick out of wirting
to a unknown friend.
                      Your unknown friend
                                 Marie

I do wonder how big she was. I hope she was able to find that special someone.
I also wonder if he checked her before the next letter.
I look forward to learning more about her.

Here is a story from March 19, 1936 from The Milwaukee Journal:

I wonder how often this problem had then and if it is still going on today. Or have laws been passed that have helped protect the young fish.

Here is a joke from the joke book, "Bedtime Laughs". 1956:

So true.

Finally, a random picture:

No idea when this was taken. it looks like they were starting to clear a new area of land.

Well, that's all have to share with you today.
I hope you have a very nice weekend. I know mine will be.
Don't forget to drop by again real soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Helen Balusik: Sept. 18, 1933 Phillips, Wis.

Dear Friends,
I hope you had a better weekend then we had here. That is is you don't live in Wisconsin. I think everywhere in Wisconsin set new records for snow fall for this time of year. I want to say that the snow is done but I think there might be more coming on Wednesday. All I can say is, no hiking for me for a longer time then I was planning. At this rate it will be till the end of May before things will be just right for me to start.
Oh well, enough whining, here is the next letter from Helen:

As always, for of you that find it hard to read, here is what I think it says:

                 Phillips, Wis.
                  Monday A.M.
Dear Howard:-
  Am sorry I didn't
get around to answer
because I was waiting
to see if I could see
this girl friend I was
telling you about .
Well did you go see
the fair the other week?
Didn't see you any
where. I was there
only on Thursday.
It wasn't so bad
after all, did you think
so?
My brother went to
Chicago Saturday

morning to see the
fair & visit with
my sister during
his vacation.
well, Howard my
girl friend wants you
to write first, you know
the girls feel its the
man's duty to do that.
So won't you do that
Howard?
You perhaps would
like her for I think
a lot of her- She is
a very fine girl- a
good cook & very
comical- You wouldn't
be lonesome with
her company I'm sure.

            2
I told her about you
but I never said how
we got aquainted so
if I were you I wouldn't
tell her either. I just
said we met through
other friends. She is
very interested & is
anxious to hear from
you- so be sure & write
this week for she is
going away around
Saturday, will you
do that?
Well Howard I must
quit or else I will
miss the mail man
& then you will have
to wait longer.

So be good boy &
write again, won't
you & let me know
if you wrote to her
will you?
   So by by
     Your old friend
            Helen
Here is the address
Miss Marie Johnson
    Prentice,
                  Wis
R#2
(tell her all about your
self & describe your
self. see?)  She likes them
                     tall like you are.

It sounds like she is really trying to find someone for her friend.
There are a few letter coming up from Marie and Helen.
I have not read them in awhile so I will learn about them the same time you do.

Here is a story from march 19, 1933, The Milwaukee Journal:

I sure do hope they got Herman back.
I do wonder what the story is behind having a skull named "Herman". And how it got to be their Pride and joy.

Here is a joke from "Bedtime Laughs" 1956:

What would be the difference between pouring succotash or spinach on someone?

Finally, here is a random picture:

It says, "Freddie". No clue who he is or who he graduated with.

 Well, that's all I have to share with you today.
I hope you will drop by again real soon for more Fading History.
Till next time.
Your friend,
Sandy