A friend laments that Laura hasn’t written lately. I guess this is the equivalent of leaving somebody “unread” these days?
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Postcard 69 – Good Luck from Cordell, Oklahoma
Laura’s friend Bertie sends a quick note in 1908
Heirloom 28 – Tools of the Trade – Bookmark?
I am not sure what this item is supposed to be. Perhaps it might become more obvious if cleaned. It is about 8 inches long and, besides the twisted portion, fairly flat. I suppose it could be a letter opener, too. I also cannot tell what the individual on the bottom is, either. This was…Read more
Postcard 68 – To My Dearest Friend
A blank postcard to Miss Laura Peratt in1910
Postcard 67 – The YWCA Building, Chicago – 1915
A postcard from their friend in Chicago, Graham. Most or all of the cards or letters I have seen with him mentioned has to do with Chicago.
Heirloom 27 – Tools of the Trade – Woodworking Rasp
A rasp belonging to Harold. It is double-sided, with one side being flat and the other has a curve to it for various woodworking needs. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify,…Read more
Heirloom 26 – Tools of the Trade – Antler-handled Sharpening Steel
Probably deer antler used to make a handle on the knife sharpener of Harold’s. Looks like it needs cleaning. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify, I will provide as much information…Read more
Postcard 66 – Coupon for 50 lbs. of Candy!
Clifford “C.S.” Stricklen offering a generous 50 lbs. of candy to Laura. That would equal about $170 today, based upon Walmart’s current prices for assorted Halloween candy.
Postcard 64 – Daughter of the Plains
I don’t know if the note on the front was a joke or if this really is the person writing the postcard. This image shows up as a fairly popular card from that time era. Harold’s friend, Mollie, writes to him in care of Cordell Christian College.
Heirloom 25 – Tools of the Trade – Rusted Shears
Found in Harold’s tools is this pair of simple shears. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify, I will provide as much information about the item as I am able.