Carolyn Gay Taft Farm Letter - February 2, 1932

Old Mission, Mich Feb. 2nd 1932 My dear Miss Taft - I’m sorry I have been so slow in answering your letter but wanted to get in to see Mr. Lardie before writing. There is little hope held out for more money from our last years cherry crop. Prices have droped out so we will not need to expect any thing from them. Mr. Burkhart never paid us the other [$].02 on our sweets. Has he paid you? Most of the farmers feel pretty blue as they are broke and can't drive their cars let alone pay for their telephones. It sure was a blow. The canners havent tried to hold the price of cherries either just so they make their profit. Mrs. Lardie is some better but will never be able to use her hand much if at all. I haven't seen her for some time and all I know is what I hear from the neighbors. She is still with her sister. The gentleman I was thinking of has some money but hardly think he would pay all cash. But as long as you don't care about selling I have said nothing more about it.

I think of you real often and wish I could see you but feel as tho' you have other intrests now so I try not to bother you too much. I hope Max will be on the square with you. We were with you so long I can't help but feel interested. But will not poke my nose in your affairs.  Will you please send me Mrs. Stutsma's address as I would like to mail the girls a taste of pop corn. Ours was very nice last year sold 6 bushel and still have a little left.  I'm so busy there is very little time for me write letters. I nearly forgot to mention that it has been so warm here that the tulips were up nearly 2 inches out of the ground & cherry buds are fat. Doubt if we have many this year. Have a little snow and raining again this A.M.  Must hurry this off as I must start my dinner going.  Please do write some times as I miss you so much. With love as ever Essie