Eluira La Lince: July 9, 1929 Minneapolis, Minn.

Dear Friends,
Well it's another week. I hope everyone had a good weekend. It was a half and half kind of one around here. Saturday was a nice one, for most of the day. Sunday was a hit and miss kind of rainy day. I really think we have had enough rain for awhile. But it's suppose to be a rainy kind of week. With all this rain it will take me a long time to get back to hiking again.
Oh well, you can't fight Mother Nature. She's going to do what she's going to do.

Anyway, here is a letter from a new girl. I think I've spelled her name right but I'm not 100% certain.
Her name is Eluira La Lince, I think:

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

                   Minneapolis Minn.
                   July 9, 1929
Friend Johnson,
Brother John just came
back this morning and gave
me your address so that I
would drop a line and find
out how the world is treating
you.
The world is treating me fine
now adays- I am working
nights- go to work at six in
the evening and work till
midnite.
What do you do to pass
your time?

Heard things have changed
quite a bit since we left
Ogema.
I cannot Remember what
you look like- if you
have a picture of yourself
would you send me one?
I took pictures last Sunday
with my kid sister, if they
turn out alright will send
you one- If I get an answer
to this.
         Friend
         Eluira La Lince
            1522 Nicollet
             Formerly
               Eluire Matida

Well, like I said I'm not sure if I've spelled her name right.
It sounds like she use to live in Ogema and now lived in Minneapolis.
I wonder if she was married that her last name is different.
I hope there is a picture included. But maybe I've already shown one. I'd have to look through the ones I've already shown you.

Here is a scrap book picture:

"And you won't have to dig us out of any snowdrifts." That was the parting shot of Concor-
dia college students Saturday when they started out in six automobiles to distribute posters
advertising their glee club concert Feb. 23. They went prepared to do their own digging.

I wonder how many drifts they had to shovel that day? Now that is determination.
I would like to say, "The show must go on! And no snow storm will stop it from happening!"

Here is a page from the joke book:

 Enjoy.


Finally here is a random picture:

Not for sure who they are or when it was taken. I will say there is a possibility they are grandma with her sister and brother. But I'm not sure. Maybe someone will fill me in some time.

Well that's about all I have to share with you today.
I hope you will come back soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Helen Balusik: June 25, 1929 Phillips, Wis.

Dear Friends,
The weekend is finally here. It's been one of those weeks where it's been a little to wet for my taste. The weekend is suppose to be more of the same. Maybe it won't be to bad.
Anyway, here is the next letter from Helen:

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

                      Phillips, Wis.
                     Monday A:M
Dear Howard:-
     its a week ago since
your letter arrived so must
answer already before I forget
again.
I'm surprised you asked me
where I was that night you came
down because I told pa to tell
you and he said he did-
What makes you think you
have an idea? Did you see me
when I was in Ogema week ago
Saturday night. I thought of you
when I went through there but
couldn't see you anywhere on the
streets- I thought I might see you
and some sheba out for a
walk or ride- ha ha-
I am pretty busy these days
it seems all the work comes
at once. Had some men working
here all last week- It sure gave
me plenty to do, cook & straighten

every thing up.
There was an awful wreck the
other day- Two of the boys I knew
so well got hurt and one is hardly expected
to live. Its really a pity to think
of it all- I suppose it will be
in the paper so you will read
about it there.
Well Howard, as I haven't
anymore to say I'll have to
say goodbye and pitch into
my work again.
                I remain
                 Your friend
                     Helen

Was it me or did this letter feel like she was upset with grandpa?
It sounds like they were always just missing each other.
I wonder what happened to the guy that were in that accident. Did one die?
I suppose I will never know for sure. History faded away.

Here is a picture from the scrap book:

Traffic on the main line of the Milwaukee road between Chicago-Milwaukee and the Twin Cities was tied up for several hours Thursday when a long coal train spread 22 of its cars over the tracks a mile and a half east of Watertown. This picture shows how the cars zig-zagged and spilled their loads. The eastbound track was cleared at 4:30 p.m. and waiting passenger trains got past. Two wreckers and crews of maintenance men working through the night and cleared up the other line rebuilding 700 feet of track. The coal was destined for towns which have reported a shortage. - Journal staff Photo by Foster C. Stanfield.

Now that was a big job. I wonder what caused it to happen.

Here is a page from the joke book:

I little something for all. Remember this is humor from 1940.


And here is a random picture:

Not sure who this is but, I know someone will tell me.

Well that's all I have to share with you today.
I hope you will come back soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Harriet: June 14, 1929 Chicago Ill.

Dear Friends,
I don't know about you but I had a real good weekend.
On Sunday I became a Grandma! I now have a granddaughter. Her name is Lillian Rose. She weighted 7 lb 14 oz. Was born at 4:16 pm. I was in the room when she was born. I haven't got any pictures of her yet but I promise I will show you when I get some.
We also took our oldest daughter out for dinner on Saturday. Her birthday is today. She is 32 years old. They grow up so fast.
Anyway, here is the next letter from Harriet:

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

              Chicago Ill
               Thursday night
Dearest Howard
Suppose you thought
I had died as I haven't
answered sooner.
But am all here. ha!
Hows the world treating
you anyway.
Fine as myself i hope.
It has been raining
here for the last few
days.
Well hows the dances
coming along up there

          -2-
Suppose they are all
going strong eh?
Can't wait until I
go home so can take
in some of them.
You asked me who
Isabel was going with
Its August Frisk. Agnes's
brother. You maybe know
him.
But she said in
her last letter that
she wasn't the only
one in love with
him. So she's maybe

          -3-
out of luck. ha! ha!__
Well where are
going to spend the
fourth. I don't know
yet. but would like
to go to Milwaukee on
a boat. That is if the
rest of the gang agrees
on that.
Intend to come home
some where around
the middle of July.
Had a letter from
Alice the other day.
Haven't seen her tho.

             -4-
since she came back
Is there anything
new up there or
are things the same
as ever.
Am waiting for two
of my girl friends any
moment. So guess
I will sign off with
heaps of love & kisses
              Your Sweetie
             Harriet
Answer
Soon
               SWAK

I wonder if Grandpa hung out at any of the dances being held back then.
Was she able to go to any of them when she was able to come up.
I wonder who August  was and why did he have so many girls falling in love with him.
Was she able to ride a boat on the Fourth?
There was a stamp on the front of the letter that says,
"LET'S GO
CITIZENS MILITARY
TRAINING CAMPS"

Every once in awhile there is a something stamped by the stamp. Which is for 2 cents.

Here is a picture from the scrap book"

Way out on the edge of the shore ice off Bradford beach Frank Lamia, 2702 N. Twenty-sixth st.,
saw this ice formation. He was struck by its resemblance to an eagle and took this picture.

It does look like an eagle. Kind of cool.

Here is a page from the joke book:

I enjoyed these. I hope you do too.

Finally, here is a random picture:

No idea what year this was taken. It looks like they are maybe, breaking ground for a new field.

Well that's all I have to share with you today.
I hope you will come back soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Harriet: May 24, 1929 Chicago, Ill.

Dear Friends,
Well another week is gone. it looks like it's going to be a humid weekend around here. I enjoy summer but the humidity is something I would rather do without.
For anyone interested on what happened to the hawk. Well I was able to get him and saw to it he got to a place where he could get the best help. But unfortunately he did not make it. They told me they made him as comfortable as they could and he peacefully passed away.
Anyway, here is the next letter from Harriet:

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

                  Chicago Ill
                   Thursday
Dearest Howard.
Received your long
looked for letter at last.
Thought maybe that
you had forgotten all
about me.-
Well hows everything
with you fine as
myself I hope.
It has been raining
here all day.
I was suppose to
go to a shower on one

           -2-
of my girl friends, but its
just pouring so guess I will
have to stay home.
So all the dances are
going strong up there. That
almost makes me lonesome
to be there ha!-
Have you been down
to Vinnedger yet. I was
just wondering how it is
Had a letter from Isabel
yesterday.
Her beloved came back
so she was the happiest
girl on earth I guess -
Guess it wont be long
before she will be married.
Some of us girls went to
a fortune teller last night
ha! Got a good kick out
of it. We get a notion to
go every once in a while.

      -3-
Have been working over time almost
every night this wk. I am getting
ambitious- won't be long now
before vacation time comes around
Think I will be home some time
in July. Am not positive yet.
Well dearest must sign off for
this time with
     Heaps or love & kisses
                  "Beloved"
                         Harriet
Answer
immediately           SWAK
or
sooner

I wonder what the fortune teller told them. I wish she would have mentioned more of about it.
I wonder if Grandpa was going to any of the dances I know he was not a dancer.
I wonder if she was able to make it up here for her vacation.
I wonder if Isabel married her beloved.
So much wondering, and no real answers.

Anyway, here is a picture from the scrap book:

Proving that the fatal climb of Delmar Fadden (inset) extended to the top of Mount Rainier.
This picture was on a film found in the camera of the dead Seattle youth, who died at the
13,000 feet elevation after being the first to reach the peak in January. The picture shows the ice
choked crater at the summit.- A.P. Wirephoto.

I wonder how many people were with him at that time and how did he die?

Here is the next page from the joke book:

This was new humor? Okay. But where is Superman. This might have been before his time.

Here is a random picture:

Not sure when this was taken.
I thought I'd try and find a more updated picture to compare. Here is what I found:

I think the tree might even be the same one. That is a big change in the snow cover.

Well that's all I have to share with you today.
The next time you hear from me I will be a Grandmother.
So don't forget to drop by again real soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Harriet: April 30, 1929 Chicago, Ill.

Dear Friends,
We finally had a summer like weekend. It was warm 80's but it also rained on Saturday. A few places got to much rain again. Like about 3 inches in a very short amount of time. I'm not sure how much we got here. At least it was dry on Sunday so the husband could start cutting some hay down.
Anyway, here is the next letter from Harriet:

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

                 Chicago Ill
                 Monday
Dear Sweetheart
Received your most
darling letter and sure
was glad to hear from
you.
Hows everything and
everybody up around Ogema.
Same as ever. I suppose.
Well what are you
doing to keep yourself
out of mischief ha! ha!
Plenty I imagine_____
Went to a show yesterday
and saw (David Lee) in
Sonny Boy it sure was

         -2-
a good picture. He sure is
a good actor for only 4 yrs old.
Is there any excitement up
there. Has Ranbergs started yet.
Suppose it won't be long now.
Is Alice still at home. Is she
going to Minneapolis with her
Swedish boy friend.
Margaret also has a foreigner Swedish
lad. They must be popular ha!
But this one don't keep his dates
very regular. It sure is a joke tho.
Had a letter from Isabel the
other day. She was so disappointed
in love poor kid.
Her sweetie hadn't written for two
months. So that sounds like an
hopeless cane eh!
Well it won't be long before
I will get my vacation sometime
in July I guess. Sure will
seem a relief to have a rest.
Altho I don't work so terrible hard-
Am going to have my permanent

wave to-morrow night. So you won't
be able to recognize me when you
see me.
Well honney news are so scarce
so guess I will have to sign off this
un-interesting scribbling for this time
will do better next time.
Heaps of Love and Kisses
                                 Harriet
Answer
immediately
Hear
                             SWAK

 
It sounds like having a Swedish boy friend was the thing to have back then. well at least with Harriet anyway.

As for the movie she saw:


It had to do with Sonny Boy's parents getting a divorce. It's a bitter one.
The mother sister tries to  hide the boy but he gets away and goes to a movie where by the time the adults find him the song Sonny Boy is being sung.
this film is sometimes silent and other places filmed with vitaphone.
As for the David Lee:
He was in six films between 1928 and 1930. His mother took hime out of films because she wanted him to have a normal childhood.
He was born in 1924 and died in 2008 from natural causes.

I wonder if Grandpa got to see her with her hair permed.

Here is a picture from the scrap book:

When the steamer Illinois, became stuck in the ice Wednesday freight was carried by stevedores,
who walk across the ice as the captain, A.K. Hoxie is doing in this picture. Capt. Hoxie, who
had been conferring with the operators of the boat, climbed aboard with the aid of his ladder
and tooted for a tug, which freed the Illinois shortly before noon.     (Journal Staff Photo)

I guess stevedores, is another name for dock workers. I guess I learn something new everyday.
I wonder how many things they had to carry before it was unstuck.

Here is a page from the joke book:

Enjoy.


Here is a random picture:

On the back it says "Me on my same job 1920".

I think it's grandpa. This picture is very faded. I did my best to darken it up.

Well that's all I have to share with you today.
I have to go and find a way to help an injured hawk that is in a tree at the end of the driveway.
Here is a picture of him.

I'm just waiting for some help getting him safe.
Wish me luck.

I hope you will come back soon for more fading history.
Till then. Your friend,
Sandy

Helen Balusik: April 17, 1929 Phillips, Wis.

Dear Friends,
The weekend is finally here. Mine week was uneventful. The weather was not to bad but, this weekend is suppose to be a wet one. I'm not going hiking this weekend because of the weather and the fact the daughter could have her baby any day now. So it will be a chillin' kind of weekend.
So here is the next letter from Helen:

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

                Phillips, Wis.
                 Tue. A:M.
Dear Howard:-
   Just before going
out to the field to pick
stones I thought I'd
swipe a few minutes &
write. Pa is getting the
horses ready so I'll
have to hurry. Evenings
I don't get time to write
anymore. Usually some
one comes to disturb
or else I'm busy.
last night I raked
up the yard. Made a
nice fire to burn all
that stuff up & then
few kids came over

so we sat there & talked as
long as the fire lasted. I
sure enjoy being in the country
in the spring, its so different
from the city.
Work is just going to
commence isn't it? Thats
when we all will reduce- ha ha
especially me- and sure won't
hurt for me to loose few
pounds.
So thats why you didn't
mention when you are
coming down. Why don't
you come some saturday
evening early & then we could
go out or else stay here for
the evening if you wished, Sundays
we have S. school so long in
the afternoon and if I didn't
come they would find out the
reason because the neighbors
always tell on me things
like that- But I suppose
it would be harder for you
to make it on a Saturday nite
eh? But you'll have to decide
about that and let me
know when so I can

be home.
Well Howard, I must go now
don't think I'll have time to
mail this even- for the mail
man comes quite early-
I enjoyed your letter very much
& made me laugh to hear
your brother gets letters from
the superintendent- ha ha. so he
has a girl has he? And how about
you?- ha ha. Maybe just as bad???
             Bye Bye
               Your friend
                 As always
                   Helen

I wonder if he ever gets to meet up with her or not.
If it wasn't for her nosy neighbors maybe they would have gotten together sooner.
I wonder who the girl was that Uncle Thomas was seeing. and how long did it last.
To bad I did have some of his letters, then I would know.

Here is a picture from the scrap book:

 It May look like winter ( and it is outside), but this picture of the winter queen at Eagle River and her court was taken where it was warm- in the stadium there. The girls are posed on a dog sled being "driven" by Dude Dodge, who wears an Eskimo outfit and are ( left to right) Marjorie Olkowski and Peggy Morgan, the first and second ladies in waiting.- Adams Photo.

I wonder if it was that bad outside that they took this picture inside or if that was the way it was planned from the beginning.

Here is a page from the joke book:

Enjoy.
I like the idea of a barber shaving people outside. Maybe someday we will see it for real.

And finally, here is a random picture:

No idea who she is. But she is a cutie.

Well, that about all I have to share with you today.
I hope you have a good weekend, I know I will.
I hope you will drop by again real soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy

Harriet: April 12, 1929 Chicago, Ill.

Dearest Friends,
I hope everyone had a very nice holiday weekend. Mine was good. The husband and I did go hiking again. It was on the sloppy side because of all the rain we have been getting lately. The wood ticks are still a problem. He had more then I did as usual. I was carrying Bounce dryer sheets with me. I did wipe out once so I got a bit muddy. We will be waiting awhile again because of the sloppiness and our daughter is about to have a baby any day now.
Anyway, here is the next letter from Harriet:

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

                  Chicago Ill
                 Thursday Eve
Dearest Sweetheart
Received your sweetest letter and
certainly cheered me up to hear
from you.
Hows the world treating
you anyway. hope as fine
and dandy as it is treating
me.
Gee is it cold here to-day
seems like winter again and
last week it was 84 above
So was quite a difference ha!
What kind of a weather man
is there up in northern Wis.
Has Walter & Archer left for
Chicago and Edward also I
suppose.
Just when are you coming
to Chicago.
Have you heard from Walter
any lately. Haven't spoken to
him for coons age.
Sure was surprised to hear

          -2-
about Marian Cummings.
They are going sane up around
there eh!
Margret had a letter from Catherine H.
to-day. She is working at Spirit
Falls. So Johnnie has some way
to go now. ha! ha!
What is Clarence doing for
excitement. I wrote to him but
he never answered. Just like
him.- Slow but sure eh.
Is Carl Miller married yet.
Saw his old sweetie Dorothy Saderbeck
the other night. Don't mention it
to anybody. will tell you all about
her when I get home. as its a
 long story. She comes to see Margret
as I won't have anything to do
with her. Just ask Walter all about
her. ha!
Well honney its getting to be bed
time for me. So will close with
Heaps of love & Kisses---
                    Your Sweetie
                         Harriet
Answer
at once
SWAK

 It sounds like the weather back then was just as messed up then as it is now. Was that global warming back then too?
 Lots of names mentioned. I only wish I knew more about all of them. Like why didn't she have anything to do with Dorothy. But I know it's a tale I may never hear.
She still keeps mentioning Walter.

Here is a picture from the scrap book:

Our nomination for the most desolate stretch in these parts is the lake front, where the wind blows snow across the ice formed by the spray.- Journal Staff Photo.

I suppose being on Lake Michigan at that time of the year did feel like it was desolated.

Now here is a page from the joke book:

Enjoy. I like the cartoon with a drunk in the radio station.

And here is a random picture:

On the back it says: "Switching at Macky Spur"

No idea when it was taken. I did have to tweak it a little. The original is a little faded.

Well that's about all I have to share with you today.
I hope you will come back soon for more Fading History.
Till then.
Your friend,
Sandy