then to Fullerton. then onto La Mirada were we saw hundreds of acres of Olive trees then from there to Norwalk. which is more of a farming county. then to Downey all along here are thousands of acres of Cauliflowers. some teams were drawing and a loading a carload. then into a small place called Bell, some swell homes along here. then into Huntington Park. would not know it. now. it has grown so. (we were there four years ago) arrived at Deans about 1.30 pm after a grand ride. went out in the afternoon to were Dean has a lot up on a hill you have a great view of L. A. from there. also heard part of their (lecture they call it) talk trying to sell lots.

Dec 29th. Cloudy this morning went out for a ride. Saw a couple of houses, Mr Marks is building, also saw lots advertised for sale. on Western Ave. 50' x 120' feet for $20,000 started raining about noon had a few light showers all afternoon. Lillie & Dean drove out to Norwalk did not get home till nearly six.

Dec 30th Sunday Bright & clear this morning. started for Long Beach about 11 oclock with Dean. it was about 21 miles drove through Huntington

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