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Category Archives: Calico
Poppets for all
My Dear Miss Steiner, I am aggrieved that I did not see you during our visit to Calico this Saturday past. Although the weather was cold and wet, we endeavored to enjoy our visit none the less. The young folks … Continue reading
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An invitation from Mrs Lane
My Dearest Friends, I once again write to invite you to visit us in our fair town of Calico. We should dearly enjoy a visit November 27 to 29 for our Harvest Festival. The stage is running on all days … Continue reading
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Return Visit to Calico
Dear Sister, I’ve just received a letter from Lucy Lane, thanking us for our visit last month and inviting us out to celebrate the Harvest with her and her family and friends at Calico, CA. Assuming we can get tickets … Continue reading
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News from near and far
My Dearest Sister Elizabeth, We are safely back from our trip to Calico, California. We were most fortunate to have the Butterfield Overland Mail stage take us the entire way. Our darling niece Melody is a good traveler. At the … Continue reading
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A note from home
Dear cousin, Mattie, I was most delighted by the newspaper clipping sent to me by my brother, which discussed a most fascinating event, called Marching Thru History. Count me surprised to have heard you were in attendance with cousin Caroline … Continue reading
A most fascinating advertisement!
Dearest cousin, Upon close study, Mrs Brewer, Mrs Marshall, Mrs Marvel and Melody can all be seen in this fascinating advertisement! Mrs Lane from Calico, California, tells us that this is the little town in which she resides. As my … Continue reading
Darling Sister, What News!
Darling Sister Elizabeth, There is so much to tell this writing. We have all been well and husband is busy traveling to visit his brother at present. I, myself, am preparing for the visit of our dear sister, Mrs. Mattie … Continue reading
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Mother’s Day Weekend
As we prepare for our various fetes this weekend, let us ask for safe travels, good friends, and fond memories to be made. Saturday Mrs Marshall will be demonstrating at the Lucy Lane House Museum at Calico Ghost Town in … Continue reading
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Mrs Brewer's Parlour 