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Title: Ruth Ley to Jimmy Ley - February 22, 1944
Description: Ruth talks about washing day and taking care of Dave, her son. She mentions her brother, Vic, says congrats to Jimmy on his medal and believes Vic and Jimmy could be good friends. Lastly, she writes about her excitement for the spring.
Date Created: 1944
PID: grinnell:26488

Title: Ruth Ley to Jimmy Ley - January 17, 1944
Description: Ruth hopes Jimmy had fun on his furlough and mentions her sister might be off on furlough as well soon. Ruth then tells funny stories about Dave, her son, to Jimmy.
Date Created: 1944
PID: grinnell:26501

Title: Schiele Brothers, Durant, Iowa, Schiele, Arthur, Schiele, Roy, McLean Blacksmith and Machine Shop, McClean, Rash
Description: Looking at long row of businesses in Dunlap, Iowa. Arthur and Roy Schiele purchased the building in 1906 from William Bierkamp and in 1907 Arthur purchased Roy’s interest and operated there until 1912. He carried a full line of farm machinery, buggies, wagons and automobiles. 1909 postmark.
PID: grinnell:16819

Title: The Message of Jesus to Men of Wealth
Description: Published address given by George D. Herron before the Minnesota Congregational Club. It was this address that first brought Herron to national attention. Also available at https://archive.org/details/messageofjesusto00herr.
Date Created: 1891
PID: grinnell:18362

Title: U.S. Post Office, De Witt, Iowa, De Witt City Hall
Description: Looking northeast from Ninth Street. The building was completed in 1937. Located at 510 Ninth Street, De Witt, Clinton County, Iowa. Number E-61.
Date Created: 1945
PID: grinnell:16947

Title: Union Electric Company's Station and loop at Union Park, Dubuque, Iowa
Description: Incorporated on August 13, 1900, to provide electric power to Dubuque, the Union Electric Company was the successor of Hill Street and West Dubuque Steam Railway Company, Dubuque Street Railway Company, Dubuque Light and Traction Company, Star Electric Company, and the Home Electric Company. Union Park, operated by the company, was the only park of its type in the United States maintained exclusively by a street railway company. After Union Electric made many improvements such as new rail cars, a new car barn and power station, and a manufacturing plant, Dubuque Electric Company took over the operation in 1916. No. 165
Date Created: 1910
PID: grinnell:15560

Title: W. E. Ley to Jimmy Ley - February 12, 1944
Description: Jimmy's father tells him about nephew David's rapid growth and then comments that he has not heard from Betty and Ed recently. He wonders to Jimmy about Ed's new job and about whether Betty and Ed will move. He tells Jimmy that the recent houseguests "Bags" and "Nuts" asked after him. Regarding work, he updates Jimmy on the goings on at the garage and comments that Lucille is a faithful worker at the Red Cross room. He closes by expressing his wish that "the tide could turn" in Italy. He encloses two news clippings.
Date Created: 1944
PID: grinnell:26483

Title: W. E. Ley to Jimmy Ley - February 5, 1944
Description: Jimmy's father comments on the mail delays and on the recent snow. He promises to buy Jimmy another bond, which will make ten total to Jimmy's name. He updates Jimmy on the family and expresses the family's eagerness to see photos of Jimmy with his crew. He passes along well wishes from a Milt Pringle and wishes Jimmy luck.
Date Created: 1944
PID: grinnell:26479