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Thus far we have patted ourselves on the back as being more fortunate in this respect than most of the banks but I guess we are in for a little house cleaning. It is a poor market for real estate at the present time but perhaps we can get some city folks interested - I hope so anyway for I would like to sell it before any more taxes are due.

Put in 2 tons more coal for the heater which makes 12 tons for the winter - The maples on Porter Street seem to be coming along quite fast - hope things don't come too fast for it is awfully early for warm weather here - Too many chances of freeze ups later. Had I better have inscription put on the monument for Ma and Ned before Decoration? That is when most every one visits the cemetery and I think it would be well to have it done

Love from Ralph