Post Card from the past

Dear Friends,
It's been awhile since I posted.
I hope this post finds everyone doing good. I know there is a hurricane about ready to make land on the East coast. I hope everyone is able to stay safe.
My life right now is not to bad but, it might, might be getting a bit frustrating for me. Work wise anyway. To much work and not enough time to get things done. So I maybe looking at working more overtime then I want to. Not just me but everyone. They have over committed the work force they have. It will not make a very happy work place.
Enough whining, here is a clipping from Sunday, February 23, 1975:

 Not sure exactly when this postcard is from but I do not see any cars.
For those that don't know the area, Westboro is a lot smaller today.

I decided to share what was on the other side of this picture:

One whole story and two part ones. Enjoy.

Here is a random picture:

No idea who they are or when it was taken.
This picture is on the light side so I did my best to darken it. This is better then the actual picture.
 

Well, that's all I'll share with you today.
I hope you will still drop by from time to time for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Carol: Nov. 13, 1934; Milwaukee, Wis.

Dear Friends,
Well, it's the end of yet another week. At least I get to have two days off. An actual weekend. Yeah! I'm not sure what we will do because the husband I think still has to work Saturday. Oh well, I'll just get housework done with no interruptions.
Anyway, here is the next letter from Carol:

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

                       Monday
                       Tuesday Nov. 13-34
Hi Howard;
  Bon Voyage! Ooops guess I
got my words mixed up, but
any how, what I mean is, how
are you? I am fine thank you.
  You bet your boots you
owed me a letter. I answered your
letter the day I received it. So
that's that.
Gee it is miserable today
cold and dreary.
What have you been doing
for excitement? I have been going
out every nite for the last 2
weeks. Saturday nite I am going
up to west Bend to a wedding
anniversary with a fellow we
expect to have a good girl.

Oh ya, am I getting ritzy -you
don't know it but I wear
glasses, and now I am getting
a pair of Oxfords you know the
kind they wear with gold chains.
Boy I look like a society Jane
with 'em.
Am I thrilled or am I thrilled
the fellow I am going to West
Bend with asked me to marry
him. But the funny part of it
is I hate him. So that is off. But
anyhow if I am an "old maid" I
at least can say I had a proposal
of matrimony. ha!ha!
I may go to Cleveland Ohio for the
winter and Spring to stay with a friend
but if I do I will give you my address.
Saloon-- until next time Carol xx

I just want to ask why does someone go to a celebration with someone you hate?
I do hope she had a nice time anyway.
I wonder how many proposals she received over the year and did she stay an old maid?
I do hope she enjoyed her new glasses.
Did she go to Cleveland for the winter and Spring?
So many questions where the answers have faded away.

Here are a few stories from the editorial page of "Labor" Tuesday, September 4, 1934:

 Just a few things to give you something to think about.

Here are a few jokes from the paper and page:

So true about stories. They can grew  bigger in different ways over time.

Finally, a random picture:

No idea who they are or when they were taken. This is two different pictures.

Well, that's all I have to share with you today.
Remember there are two letters left till I start taking longer breaks between posts.
I do hope you will still drop by again real soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Ruth: Oct. 14, 1934; Chicago, Ill.

Dear Friends,
I hope everyone had a very nice weekend. Mine was short but busy. Had a family get together on Saturday. I forgot my camera, so no pictures from me. On Sunday the husband and I went for a hike. About 5.1 miles. I know it was shorter then usual but with his ankle not being in the best shape the length was just right.
Anyway, here is the next letter from Ruth:

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

                    Chicago Illinois
                      October 14, 1934
Dear Howard:
   I am not in a very good
writing mood, but I must
not delay answering your
letters any longer.
We are having some beautiful
weather. It is just glorious.
I went to the Fair last
Sunday and saw a few  of
the Village shows. Did you
see the Black Forest Show?
It was excellent. Did you
see Little Egypt? She was
rare and daring.

I received a letter from
Mrs. Fick and she said you
had called on them. They
think you are quite all right.
Is Slim working now?
What made him quit his
job.
I cannot think of anything
else to write so I had better
sign off for the time
being.
            Ruth

It looks like she went to the Worlds Fair.  I don't think I have anything from the Worlds Fair. But on line I did find a couple of post cards from there. Here is one.


As Little Egypt, she was a Belly dancer.  I did find a number of Little Egypt's but I'm not sure which one appeared in the Worlds Fair 1934. I imagine she drew a crowd back then.

I guess Ruth was just not in a very good mood that day.

Here is a story from the newspaper "Labor"  Tuesday September 4, 1934:

Now that's what happens when you get matching luggage.

Now here is a poem from a newspaper called,"Svenska Amerikanaren" The Swedish American Newspaper. From September 11, 1924:

I will translate using Google translate:

You asked for a song

You asked for a song, dear
on a cheerful and happy melody.
How would you like this?
My song cannot be fun.

The instrument, my sick heart,
have no cords anymore,
and the string, as the recitals of narrow,
only twisted gnash ger.

Once there was a jubilee in the game,
for you sang where melody.
Then you went to the wrong place
in the harmony of strings.
                                      N.K.

It's a nice little poem. What do you think? I do wonder who N.K. is though.

I might scan a small story from time to time and try to translate it. It will take some time to do it though.

Here is a random picture:

No idea where or when this was taken. It doesn't look familiar to me.

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

Cousin Walter: Oct. 2, 1934; Chicago, Ill.

Dear Friends,
Well the week is almost over. I still have to work Saturday for 6 hours. This week at work it was on the busy side for me. On Thursday I was always moving. I just hope that next week things will be at least a little bit calmer.
Anyway, it's been awhile, but here is a letter from Walter:

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

                 Chicago Ill.
                10/1/34
Dear Howard:
              Received eggs and
letter last week. Thanks a
lot for both. The eggs certainly
were good.
              Was glad to know
that you got back safely and
with out any trouble. It
must have been rather tiresome.
      Esther moved Sat.
and is just about settled by
now. I'm all tired out from
carrying all that junk up to
the 3rd floor. Her new
address is 4132 N Pulaski
Road.
   Let us hear from you
once in a while.
                      Walter
                           &
                       Emily
I sent that glass flower last Wed.
Hope she got it O.K.

We are sending case back
tomorrow. Thanx

It sounds like Grandpa had spent time in Chicago.
I do wonder how the eggs were sent. Would that happen today?
I wonder who Emily was. Was she one the letter writers I've shown you?
I wonder how long Esther lived in the place.
What is Esther's last name?

Here are a couple of stories from a paper called, "Union Advocate; The Peoples Voice; St. Paul Minnesota, August 30, 1934:

I wonder if the book he wrote is still around.

This paper was the Labor Day Edition.
I might sometime try to show some of the longer stories.

Finally, a random picture:

No idea who they are or when it was taken exactly. Maybe someone will be able to tell me.

Well, that's all I have to share with you today.
I just counted the letters left, 8. But I know there are a few other with dates from somewhere in the thirties, forties and maybe fifties dates that I have not really decided when I will show them. I will let you know later what I plan to do with this blog.
So, I do hope you will still come back soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Carol Olsen: Aug. 16, 1934; Milwaukee, Wis.

Dear Friends,
Well, I hope you had a good week. Mine was good. It's ending a little on the too hot side though. We did get another hike in on Wednesday, about 6 miles. But it looks like my next week will not start out very good. It sounds like I have to start work 2 hour earlier. Not a good way to start July if you ask me.
Anyway, here is the next letter. It's from a Carol Olsen:

As always, for those that find it hard to read, here is what I think it says:
            1
Hi Howard;
I have often thought of
writing to you, but to tell the
truth, I thought Hattie was
kidding me sorry. I still do
not know if she is, but will
take a chance that she isn't.
A bunch of us kids are
down town, so we thought
we would use some of the
Hotel's Stationary.
This is sort of a funny
letter, writing under these
circumstances.
            2
This last week has been
quite warm, but yesterday
and today has been quite cool.
Next week a bunch of us
girls are planning a beach
party. I suppose as usual
our plans will fall through
hopes heaping they don't
I was out to a party
Saturday nite and had a
nice time considering the
company.
            3
Talk about being ritzy here
we are up in the lobby of
the hotel listening to the
orchestra. Probably I will live
in this hotel up in this room.
Have you been down to
the fair. I haven't but hope to go.
I was out with a fellow
that drives are "Austin" its also
nite. Talk about laughs, you
should have seen me: was a
lot of fun.

The orchestra is playing the
"Chicken Blues". I have got the
blues, but don't know if they
are the "Chicken Blues" or not.
Well what do you do for
excitement? I suppose you are
kept quite busy. I am not working
at the present time. If I do
not get a job pretty soon I am
going back to nursing. I was one
once but quite quit like a
chump.
Talk about men there are
enough here to start one army.
I hope you can read this
writing cause the kids are jiggling
the desk like nobodies business.
              4
There isn't much else to
talk about now. I am all
talked out.
Gee I am getting old. I will
be 23 the end of this month.
Am beginning to feel my age.
I guess the kids are ready
to go now so will have to
close.
Here's hoping you will not
feel feel insulted with this
letter, but Hattie said you
              5
said I should write first. So
here's hoping you will answer
my crazy letter.
Hoping to hear from you
soon.
                  Carol Olsen
In case you care to answer
my address is
Miss Carel Carol Olsen
19oo East Beverly Road
Shanewood
                  Wis.

Well, she was only 23 at the time.
As for where the stationary was from, the hotel is now a Hilton.
As for the song "Chicken Blues", the only song I found is called "Chicken Roost Blues". Not sure if it is the same song. You can find it on YouTube.

I hope this works.
Some of her spelling was a little hard to figure out, but I did the best that I could.
I do hope she meant nursing. But I might have gotten it wrong.
It does sound like she hung out with a kind of rowdy crowd. I just hope they had a lot of fun.
But I do wonder why she chose that moment to write to Grandpa. Usually when your out with your friends, that's the last thing you want to do.
Did Grandpa go to the fair that year?

Here is a story from a newspaper called, "Labor". Washington, D.C. Tuesday, August 28, 1934:

This is a picture of the mayor F.H.La Guardia

Just one of the stories I might be sharing with you.
The head line on this page is:
"PRESIDENT INCREASES WAGES, SHORTENS HOURS FOR 200,000 WORKERS"
Most of the stories from these pages are too big to fit in my scanner.
If anyone wants to see what I can fit, just let me know.

Here is a story from the magazine "Fate" November 1950:

Will this be your next job, "A Snake charmer"?
A little knowledge about Vitamin E.

Finally, a random picture:

I'm not sure if I have shown this one before. I have a couple of them right now in front of me. The two little girls are his daughters. Just think this picture is a hundred years old.

Well that's all I have to share with you today.
Oh by the way, it's my birthday today. If you must know how old I am, 56.
Enjoy your weekend.
Come back soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Helen Balusik: March 19, 1934; Evanston, Ill.

Dear Friends,
I hope you had a good weekend. I did. Housework on Saturday and a nice hike on Sunday. It was a little on the cool side and a it kind of mists most of the day and the bugs were a little annoying but we did over 10 miles. We thought that we would be sore the next day, but we weren't. I just hope that this week will be a good one also.
Oh well, here is the next letter from Helen:

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

                       Sat. Night
Dearest Howard:-
   seeing you are so
prompt in answering
my letters I will have
to be the same as long
as I have nothing else
to do.
My folks have gone
out tonight again so
I was wondering if
you didn't want to
come over so I don't
have to be here all by
myself- you see some
one could easily come
inside & kid nap me.
Do you think you
would care to come
over if you were in
the city?

You know this morning
was a grand Spring day. I
could hear the birds singing.
Then it turned into rain &
rained till three P.M. & then
came the snow. So now we
have some more snow &
much colder.
Hope its a nice day tomorrow
so I can go out & have a nice
time.
Easter Sunday I am invited
to Oak Park for dinner but I
don't think I can get done
in time- its always about
four o'clock on Sunday when
I'm leaving the house. That
makes the Sundays very short.
I enjoy Sundays at home where
you have the whole afternoon
to take it easy or go places.
You mentioned you were to
Church. May I ask what kind
of a church you go to? You
see I wouldn't go to any one
so maybe you would have
been out of luck. I'm use
to riding in the Model T Fords
and I think they are good
enough for us poor birds

don't you?
I was to a movie Thursday
again & saw "A Chance to Heaven"
It was very good, how a fellow
had a nice girl but another one
came along that was very beautiful
so naturally he fell in love with
this one & left the other go. But
in the end this beautiful one
leaves him & goes to N. York &
forgets about him- so he
goes back to his other girl he
had at first- and shes foolish
enough to go back to him after
that trick- Which of course

                    2
I don't think I would
do. Would you?
I have seen Anna Novy
& Frank lately. They are
saving their money to
beat the band. Perhaps
in few years to come
we will have quite a
few Millionaires around
here. Frank is as nice
as always but I'm not
so keen about his
wife and I don't think
he is so crazy about her.
Altho I might be mistaken.
My sister at home
always remarks how
wonderful her husband
is- but I often wonder
if he is.

 I hear that my brother still
chums with Mildred B. Perhaps
they are serious by now-
Would make me laugh.
He always teases me that if
I wait too long then nobody
will want me- but I just
laugh it off because it isn't
anything to him what I do.
His girl has to do the proposing
I guess the way he use to tell
me and he always lays it
off for a longer time- but I
don't blame him if he
doesn't care to settle down
yet.
I don't really know when
I'm coming home. Sometimes
I wish I was there already
& then again I think I ought
to stay till mid summer. So
I don't know yet what I will
decide.
By the way did you come to
the World's Fair last year? They
are improving it for this
coming summer so you better
be sure & see it this time-
Well Howard I think my
letter is much longer then yours

so I better quit.
I always look forward for
your letters, do you know
that? I guess because they
are so interesting- and I don't
get so much mail.
  Now, don't flirt with those
Ogema girls too much or
someone may get jealous.
    Well by by & don't
     Work too hard
       Won't you answer soon?
               Your friend
                   Helen
When you get tired
of looking at those
snap shots please
send them
back

Now this was a very interesting letter. Talking about the weather, relationships, a movie and the Worlds Fair.
I like the way she explained the movie.

It was made in 1933.
I wonder if they have ever shown it on TCM. I might have to check it out some time. Although it is a story plot I'm not a fan of.
I don't think she ever got her pictures back because I still have them. Did he forget or maybe he liked them so much he couldn't part with them.
I guess I'll never know.

Here are a few stories from Thursday, March 19, 1936; The Milwaukee Journal:

1st story: Would this bill be passed today?
2nd: I do wonder how good of a show was put on.
3rd: I wonder what kind of things go on in a disorderly house.

Here is a story from "Fate" January 1950:

Are they still trying to make a superman kind of brain today?

Finally, here is a random picture:

One of Uncle Kenny's classmates I guess.

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

Helen Balusik: March 12, 1934; Evanston, Ill.

Dear Friends,
Well, I made it through another week with no drama. How about you?
I am looking forward to the weekend. I just hope Mother Nature will make it a very pleasant one.
Anyway, here is the next letter from Helen:

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

                 Saturday Night
                    9 P.M.
Dear Howard:-
    here I come again,
do you mind? Wish I could
take a peek in to your
window tonight to see what
you are doing. I suppose
you are having that party
and here I have to stay
at home.
  You know your letters
are very interesting- but
don't kid me that I am
getting sweeter all the time
for every body knows what
an old crab I am. I go
by streaks in my nature.
I will have an open heart
and send you these two
snapshots of myself- They
aren't good but what can I

expect of myself- they can't draw me
any different then I am- ha ha!-
I will be waiting for yours when
ever you have some on hand.
I thought you had some brilliant
ideas for deserts- now I will know
where to ask for information
about cooking, won't I? I think
men know more about good
foods better then women only
that they don't get as much practice
as the women.
Do you think that I believe that
you had only relatives in your
car going to that birthday party
that Sunday afternoon I know
that wouldn't have been so
enjoyable- What I pictures instead
was some young nice blonds
with their arms around Howard
& singing to beat the band- Now
haven't I guesses right?
A little bird told me you had a
very good heart and very generous
now wasn't that the truth?
I often wish I had a nice sweet
way about myself and not only
think of myself all the time.
  Gee, don't you love the thought
of spring being soon here. I do think
thats such a wonderful season
especially for romance- ha! ha!

Well Howard, perhaps if I had some
one to talk to & amuse me tonight I wouldn't
be so sleepy. Am so glad I am
off tomorrow afternoon then
I can finish your letter
well bye by & be a good
boy.
Sunday P!M.
Am ready to go out now, I couldn't finish
your letter last night was too sleepy.
Now I wish you were all ready with
your car waiting for me in the front
For its a grand day out- wouldn't
that be wonderful? Am going to
church like a good girl & see what else
I can learn in behaving.
              By By till next time
                  Sincerely Helen
(Here is the picture she included.)

She looks like a very nice person to me. How about you?
I wonder what kinds of deserts he suggested to her?
Do you agree with her about men just might be better cooks then women?
Not my husband. I do wish he did, but I would still have to clean up the mess he would make afterward.
I hope he did enjoy the birthday party.
As for Spring being a wonderful time, I do agree. But this year, I think Spring was forgotten. It feels like we went from Winter to Summer. How about where you live?

Here are a couple of stories from Thursday March 19, 1936; From The Milwaukee Journal:

 The first one is just one of the stories about the flood In Johnstown Pa.
Now that must have been a very busy phone.
The second story;
It kind of ends unfinished. Not sure if it was continued somewhere else. I just have the one page from the paper.

Here is a story from the magazine "Fate, November 1950:

 I like this story.
It makes a lot of sense to me. How about you?
But in the world we live in today, this is something that is next to impossible to do.

Well, I figured that since there was a picture included with the letter I wouldn't share another picture.
So, that is it for today.
I hope everyone has a very nice weekend.
Don't forget to drop by again real soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

J.C. Albers: March 8 & 12, 1934; Phillips, Wis.

Dear Friends,
I hope you had a good weekend. Mine was just right. But it was a little to hot and Monday started out with some rain. We do need the rain tho. Because of the heat we decided not go hiking. Maybe next weekend.
Anyway, here are two letter from J.C. Albers (They were in the same envelope. The second one was written on a postcard):

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

                      Phillips Wis
                      March 7, 1934
Howard H. Johnson
                Ogema
                    Wis
Dear Mr. Johnson
            Rid your letter today. I was
looking in the various books at some kerosene
brooders, I never have had one & I don't know
much about them, does yours have a stovepipe?
I will make you a pretty quilt, star design,
of color fast prints and white, that will be
nice enough for a "company bed". I have a
cream colored cotton bolt that is new that
I would put inside, I'd put plain muslin
back on it so it could be washed. I would
quilt it but I couldn't quilt it very closely
as I wouldn't have time you know.
I made a quilt just like the one I'm offering
to make for you for a lady in Milwaukee
she paid me $11.50 for it last May. & She
finished the quilting as I didn't have time
else I would have had $15.00 I will quilt
yours as much as I did hers tho. enough
for ordinary use, but not enough to stand

frequent hand washing. So I can make
you some other work.
If you don't succeed in selling your incubator
maybe we could get together on that too,
I would either give you work enough
to pay for it or else give you my note for
its price, payable Dec 15th 1934 @ 6%,
will have marketed enough turkeys by
that time to pay my feed bill (if any) and
have something left too.
Or I will rent it from you and guarantee
to take good care of it.
Is your brooder a "Sears" brooder?
I would be glad if you could drive out
but the roads are just terrible. I am going
to town next Saturday but I wouldn't know
you or you me, even if we met. I usually
run in and out at the Dobie hardware &
feed store quite a lot. We might leave word
there if we both happen to be in town, I'll
inquire for you.
                    very Truly Yours
                      Mrs. J.C. Albers
Our little boy age 7 1/2 fell & broke his right
arm Monday P.M. so it will be hard for me
to be away long.

( Here is the second letter)

Dear Mr. Johnson
    I write to let you
know that I am very
anxious to get the brooder
I will make you the
quilt as agreed & then
if you think you didn't
get quite what was for
you we can arrange
the balance later.
I would like very
much to get the incubator
too, if we can get together
on the arrangements.
Hoping you get this
card in time.
           Very Truly
            Mrs. J.C. Albers
What do you hold your
incubator at?

I wonder how long it took this deal to get settled and if everyone was happy with the results.
And if he did get the quilt, how long did it last?

Here are a few stories from Thursday, March 19, 1936 from The Milwaukee Journal:

Just a few court cases that might peek someones interest. I like the shortest court session story the most.

Now here is something different I will start showing:

I will be showing you a few things from this book. They will be the shorter stories of in some cases jokes in this book. I hope you enjoy these stories form November 1950.
Here is the first story:

I do wonder what year this happened in if the woman was wearing a corset.

Finally, here is a random picture:

No idea who they are or when it was taken. I would like to know what secret they are sharing.

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