My Dear Martha John and Ruth,
I sure hated to see you start off alone yesterday when I knew you had not slept. I hope you got home without any trouble and that you found things in good shape there. I asked a fellow who was taking a load of stock to the cities if I could ride to the city with him and he said no so I rode the bus it cost .85¢. While I was waiting for the bus I walked over to the river and it was clear I could see a lot of big fish swimming around and some turtles. I think the fish are carp or suckers but they were great big fellows.
I got the money from Bennetti today and will pay the bank loan this afternoon. I am working Kenwood this afternoon from 3:00 till 9:09. I was on Emerson this morning.
I hope they get the 6 hour day soon and most of the boys think we will. I haven’t much news except it’s mighty lonesome here and I will look for a nice long letter tomorrow.
Lot a of love to you all from Daddy