Volume 11 , Issue 22

Insight Into Grandma

This week's insight into John and Constance's true friendship takes us back September 20, 1904, from Altona, Illinois to Alva, Oklahoma Territory. Constance sent John a "beautiful, highly prized" souvenir. What was it?

It begins as usual with, "Altona, Ill, Mon. Eve, Miss Constance Warwick, Alva, Okla.

"Dear Connie, I found your picture. I did think sure that fellow got it. I'll bet it don't get out of sight again.

"I received that beautiful little souvenir before leaving QUincy. My roommate said I acted as though I prized it more than I did my shorthand. I won't tell you what I said. You would call me an idiot.

"I came home from Quincy, Saturday eve. Was glad to get home. I am reviewing my shorthand.

"I suppose you are teaching school now. Don't forget to tell me about that Nellie Corben affair. Well! I will close. Many thanks for your kindness in sending me the beautiful souvenir. I assure you I prize it most highly. Yours Sincerely, J. C. McClure, Alton, Ill."
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