Oh no. Here it is, the 17th and not another word. This is like watching a series and having to wait for the 'cliff-hanger'. I think relevantchair has something- with regards to people and families going to and fro. It was during the dust bowl. Combine that with the government's advice to farm- almost exclusively wheat in that area- a major reason why so much land was decimated. So ya, people/families moved a lot. That combined with the tale-end of the Depression.
I keep feeling the note was written to a friend. Someone who knew what was going on- and who the author was- as well as the circumstances.
I also feel like the markings on the pages were written at different times. Some of the words- the writing- is more controlled than others. The pencil tip a little sharper here, duller and wider in other places. What does this have to do with anything? I don't know. But it may indicate that the person had time. That would lead me to think he was well hidden and felt safe to pull out his documents and continue writing.
I also agree that there shouldn't be a color associated with this fellow. The author's choice of words is in line with the times.
I would try focusing on unions and union wars. There may be articles in local papers...Something going on between the camps and the unions/farmers?
It could be that this was just one of many incidents that happened, coming so quickly on the heals of prohibition, Capone-style gang warfare, general strife- that it didn't make the papers?
I also think that if the author or this message had signed his name anywhere- it would have been somehow different than the rest of his writing. Stronger and more confident. The fellow could write well, so although the lingo might be weird to us, I think this person was not ignorant.
But he may have been crazy. Smart but crazy. But I think desperate suits him better.
Has anyone checked this out?
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