Carolyn Gay Taft Farm Letter - March 23, 1930

Old Mission, Mich Mar. 28th 1930 My dear Miss Taft: I have wanted to write you a few lines for several days but have been so busy that I kept waiting until it is Sunday again. The fruit buds haven't started yet as the winds have been so cold and the ground is frozen quite hard. Today it is snowing so have an idea we will have another taste of winter. We don't need warm weather yet. Jos. is busy every day trying to get all the small things done before the rush starts in for good. I think your new dress must be very nice wish I had one as good my clothes all need new ones too. You always make everything so well. I try hard enough but can't do it. Roger & Hazel went to T. C. last night to see the movies & they are jabbering until I can't think straight. There is so little to write about this time of year but know you are anxious to hear every thing is all right. Ice still in the bay & hope it will be for some time. We are afraid Mr. Spruet will loose out at election this year. There is considerble feeling against him at O. M. Mr. Gray is trying hard to take his old place back. We were well pleased Will our new man. But it seems as tho' he has been too friendly with the Pratts and let them get by with things and people have gotten wise to it. So many dislike Pratts for being so dishonest. [A??] late haven't heard much about cherries. will tell you when anything new comes up. When did you wish to have the [Kanic???] cow bred? She has did well coming fresh in the winter that doe's away with swollen udder like they have on grass. Of course we will do as you wish about that. I'll be glad when Spring doe's come as we have had such a long winter I'm sorry to hear Alberta hasn't been well what seems to be the trouble? She has always beenso healthy. Of course she has studied hard for some time and I think it has been too much for her. I often wonder if it pays to ruin our health in order to gain so much. Roger was sick two weeks from flu but is better altho' he complains of being tired. They want me to play a game of cards so will have to give up or leave the house. Hope you are well am glad Mrs. English is better. Enjoyed your letter very much. With love Essie Kitchen $6.01 you sent us 1.01 .42 gas 4.58 to your credit