Well I have made my trip to town and back, had lunch, ao will now try and write a little to in with papa's letter. I wasn't much surprised to learn that Erle had joined the army, as it seems that all our boys are being calle, and now that the new "man power bill" has passrdit seems that there will be very few left.
Walter has two nephews in France, a son of each of his sisters, and this new law will take his youngest brothers only child, a boy of nineteen- I tell you it looks pretty bad to all of us--The last 12 of class 1 from this county, are to leave about Sept. 5th.
So far, our son has been granted exemption, as he holds the position of "expert accountant and credit man" with five others under his supervision--
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H was here for a part of his vacation with his wife and het two sisters--One is the wife of Major Van Uranken, who arrived safely "overseas:, while she was here with us. He went across in 10 days-- Lottie, it hardly seems possible that this war can last much longer, if all we read in the papers, is true-
We were indeed sorry to learn of Ethels loss- and please extend to her our loving sympathy-- Do you realize that I do not know her last name, or where she lives? I remember there were two girls, Cora, I think, and Ethel, but that's all I do know. We have never had one word from any of mamas people since her death, not even from her brother, Rude,right here in California- Papa told you of his visit to Aunt Rosa-He left here July 21st and returned Aug 20th so had quite a visit- I only wish he had stayed longer, as the weather is beastly hot at present- I almost sweat my fool head off-
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We expect Aunt Rosa to come up here this fall and stay with papa when we (Walter & I) go on our yearly trip- Don't know just when that will be, but not until all the fruit is out of the way-Our peach crop was very light this year, but prunes and raisins are looking first rate- All we will have to contend with will be early rains-
We got a new seven passenger car in May- It's a Willys Knight, and we like it very much- Have made two trips to Stockton since getting it-but did not see cousin Bill either time-They also have a car now-
Well Lottie I never expected to write so much- and so I'll stop-- I will write Erle soon, and if he can get a furlough I want him to come down here to see us--
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Now keep up your courage and hope for the best- I surely think this will all end before very long-
Our love to you all--
Your loving cousin---
Zela R.
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