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Franklin McMillan Diary, 1923 & 1924

Frank McMillan 1923 & 1924 41.pdf

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we sure had a nice walk and just got back to Magnolia ave when we saw the car coming. we got home at 5 oclock. Charlotte does enjoy going around. she is getting to be some walker and Doris does pretty good too.

Feby 11th. Monday. Fine & warm this morning temperature at 9 oclock was 66. We expected some papers this morning but none arrived, they are a whole week behind now. I have been getting some Catalogues of Plants & Seeds They have a lot of the same Varieties here as we have in strawberries but prices for plants are higher $10 to $14 per 1000, Blackberries $40.00 to $75.00 per thousand. also have niagara & Concord Grapes here. also plums apples, cherries. same varieties as we have. Vegetable seeds. nearly all the same kinds and prices about the same as at home. was over to the Park this afternoon and heard some more of the Knockers Club. one man from Iowa had been here since May only saw 4 good rains, worked on a ranch out Magnolia ave quit left. could not get his pay. had some Apricots two varieties sweet & sour. says

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