You mustn’t work too hard, Dear. You know, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
Tag: Marathon Shoe Mfg. Co.
Mabel’s place of employment (Wausau)
Thursday, March 21, 1929
…we both love each other more dearly than ever before that’s the effect trouble should have on love. After every spout of trouble love again appears on top & stronger than before.
Tuesday, March 19, 1929
Monday, March 18, 1929
…I’ve made you no elaborate funny promises but my fare is honest my heart is in the right place & I have great ambition & persistence & I’ll conquer very easily with a partner in life who is true, sympathetic & inspiring… as I told you I thought you are.
Tuesday, March 5, 1929
Monday, February 11, 1929
You & I are looking at each other all the time, my dear. The only thing I’m afraid of is that I might take all the looks off of it. Then what? But I hope for one great big pleasantry – that I won’t have to be content with only the pleasure of seeing your beautiful face in picture form but that I can see & talk to you always…
Thursday, February 7, 1929
So I had a few memories on the train yesterday. Oh yes – on the train you know what I did? I read & re-read your letter about 20 times. The letter you wrote to me Sunday. Yes honey I’ll forgive you. I “like?” you – did you say like? – I told you once before, I more than merely like you.
Thursday, January 24, 1929
…I can see you looking right at me with your sunshine smile & smiling eyes… don’t think I’m trying to sap soap you… your sweet smile & pretty face is deeply imprinted in my mind & memory – never to forget.










