Grandma Augusta's Letters - 21st Batch

8 Feb 1934 - "... they found a house ... it's about a mile from here ... they moved there yesterday ... for the time being the question about this house is settled ... but no telling how soon it will pop up again ... they are not anxious for it just yet ... Walter had this house refinanced on 6% interest ... that will make it easier for him ... I hope taxes will be reduced ..."

19 Feb 1934 - "... Martin is at work again ... now in the office ... lifts heavy bags all day long ... with reduced salary ... he looks so thin ... guess he has trouble aplenty ... We were at Walter's for dinner last Sunday ... baby calls me 'Bama' ... he imitates every sound I make ... Walter has no job yet ..."

6 Mar 1934 - "... Last Sunday, on Walter's birthday, we had quite a lively time here. Walter and his family, and Martin and family were here to celebrate. They all enjoyed themselves immensely ... I believe these occasional gatherings are a great family tie ... it helps to keep the members of the family together ... it is such a comfort to me to know my children are in harmony and peace with each other ... W.H. falls in line with everything ... and Betty and Martin are so careful with him ... Walter is trying a little in the chicken business ... bought 50 chicks and will get more ..."

24 Mar 1934 - "... Little did I realize that you would be gone for three years ... so long since I saw you last ..."

24 Apr 1934 - "... what you say about Roosevelt and his coworkers, I answer with the same as I always said ... Roosevelt assumed for himself the power of the Almighty ... to me his assumption seems nothing less than arrogance ... How can a mere human with but his own ability successfully fight selfishness and greed, which is the cause of all our trouble ... one never hears of Roosevelt, nor any of the big guys turning to the Lord for wisdom and help as the really big men did in all ages past. Roosevelt will not succeed unless he changes his tactics ... I know you will not agree with me, but I can't see it any other way ... Walter has 600 chicks now ... adds 50 every week ... in a few weeks the first ones will be ready for market ... wish him well ... I hope and pray he will succeed ... I see the two Walters every day ... Clemmie three times a week ... the house doesn't cry for paint yet ... you sure did a good job ... we are all so poor ... can't have no painting nor anything else done now ..."

15 May 1934 - "... We went to Martin's for dinner ... Walter and family went to Dade City ... Lydia took care of the chickens ... she had the best time ... Lydia just loves all kinds of animals ... I think Walter is through the worst now ... two weeks ago he sold his first 6 and last week he sold 13 weighing 2 1/2 pounds ... he is aiming to sell 100 a week ... wholesale he gets 25 cents a pound ... he has 900 chicks now ... puts in more every week ... Martin is going to make a change ... this is his last week with the Spartan people ... he can't live on the salary he's getting ... $15 a week ... the children are getting to be real eaters now ... must make payments on his place ... you would be surprised to see him now ... lost 60 pounds ... looks so tired ... he is going to sell sanitary articles ... all kinds of sprays and that line ... all on commission ... has Tampa and St.Petersburg and surroundings. Times seem to be just as hard as ever ... I wish you could see the children ... growing like weeds ... well behaved children ... I think little Martin will be a very practical boy ... Betty is so soft and sweet ... but if you see her in her usual attire, you would take her for a little boy ... she never wears dresses ... W.H. loves to come here and roam around in the yard ... doesn't talk much yet ... how I would like to see little Adelaide! ..."