Bungalow Brevities 8/19/1927
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Will, in Atlanta, responds to the Fernbank News, and makes me laugh.
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Bungalow Brevities.
Vol. I. No. 1
Atlanta Ga. Friday August 19, 1927
A new house is to be built next to the Stokey mansion in Eighth St. NE. Surveyors staked out the lot one day this week. They said the Keown's (McCune's for Roger) was 2 ft over the line, and that the Stokey's garage was 2 ft over also. That would make it 4 ft over at first, Kathleen can explain. B.W.P. and Mr. Keown (McCune) expect to measure it themselves to get the low down on it.
Eight (?) new bungalows are being built between the Jack's and Jackson St.
The old Buick is not running yet, but will be offered to the publick at $50 when it is.
The new Buick has lots of power. It would delight a certain Philadelphia driver the way it can climb a curb.
We are inclosing with this issue a serial picture (comedy) for the benefit of our mature readers.
With the Farmers
The R.I. Reds are laying about 8 eggs per day. The surplus has been given away heretofore except for 1 sale. Preparations are being made to preserve said surplus by the hot parafin method.
The colei (pl. of coleus) in the floor box have required an excessive amount of water to keep them from drooping. It was finally discovered that this was due to tenement conditions among the aphides. Steps are being taken to relieve the overcrowding among the aphides.
Obituary.
Coleus - All the colei except a few at the eastern end of the box. Cremation. No flowers.
Sporting
P.W.P. shot a snappy 94 at Piedmont yesterday. His drive on the 5th hole was 10 ft beyond the direction arrow, a world's record (for him).
Social
An informal dinner was given by Mrs. Wm. Keown Wednesday evening. Among those present was Col. Wm. P. Stokey. The gentlemen were neatly but plainly dressed in sack suits, without coats.
Financial
We are inclosing with this issue a check for the editor's esteemed wife. The check might have been larger but the editor inadvertently paid his city taxes, due and to become due, before buying the Buick.
Children's Page
Henry Harrison ("Wogus") Kurtz paraded in front of the Tenth Street theater yesterday dressed as a baseball player, to advertise the picture "Slide Kelly Slide". His mother assisted by his aunt gave a theater party last evening. The editor met them on the way home and took them the rest of the way in the new-old Buick. There were four children in the party. Mrs. K. said Henry Harrison was getting 8 (perhaps 6) passes for his labors.
Some boy in the neighborhood has a pony. He had it at the Lamberts' a few days ago.
Mrs. Kurtz asked to be remembered to Mrs. S.
Edgar Waddell caddied for the editor a few days ago.
Love, Courtship, Marriage
Love to all from
B.W.P. alias Daddy etc.
Vol. I. No. 1
Atlanta Ga. Friday August 19, 1927
A new house is to be built next to the Stokey mansion in Eighth St. NE. Surveyors staked out the lot one day this week. They said the Keown's (McCune's for Roger) was 2 ft over the line, and that the Stokey's garage was 2 ft over also. That would make it 4 ft over at first, Kathleen can explain. B.W.P. and Mr. Keown (McCune) expect to measure it themselves to get the low down on it.
Eight (?) new bungalows are being built between the Jack's and Jackson St.
The old Buick is not running yet, but will be offered to the publick at $50 when it is.
The new Buick has lots of power. It would delight a certain Philadelphia driver the way it can climb a curb.
We are inclosing with this issue a serial picture (comedy) for the benefit of our mature readers.
With the Farmers
The R.I. Reds are laying about 8 eggs per day. The surplus has been given away heretofore except for 1 sale. Preparations are being made to preserve said surplus by the hot parafin method.
The colei (pl. of coleus) in the floor box have required an excessive amount of water to keep them from drooping. It was finally discovered that this was due to tenement conditions among the aphides. Steps are being taken to relieve the overcrowding among the aphides.
Obituary.
Coleus - All the colei except a few at the eastern end of the box. Cremation. No flowers.
Sporting
P.W.P. shot a snappy 94 at Piedmont yesterday. His drive on the 5th hole was 10 ft beyond the direction arrow, a world's record (for him).
Social
An informal dinner was given by Mrs. Wm. Keown Wednesday evening. Among those present was Col. Wm. P. Stokey. The gentlemen were neatly but plainly dressed in sack suits, without coats.
Financial
We are inclosing with this issue a check for the editor's esteemed wife. The check might have been larger but the editor inadvertently paid his city taxes, due and to become due, before buying the Buick.
Children's Page
Henry Harrison ("Wogus") Kurtz paraded in front of the Tenth Street theater yesterday dressed as a baseball player, to advertise the picture "Slide Kelly Slide". His mother assisted by his aunt gave a theater party last evening. The editor met them on the way home and took them the rest of the way in the new-old Buick. There were four children in the party. Mrs. K. said Henry Harrison was getting 8 (perhaps 6) passes for his labors.
Some boy in the neighborhood has a pony. He had it at the Lamberts' a few days ago.
Mrs. Kurtz asked to be remembered to Mrs. S.
Edgar Waddell caddied for the editor a few days ago.
Love, Courtship, Marriage
Love to all from
B.W.P. alias Daddy etc.
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1.
A new house is to be built next to the Stokey mansion in Eighth St. NE. Surveyors staked out the lot one day this week. They said the Keown's (McCune's for Roger) was 2 ft over the line, and that the Stokey's garage was 2 ft over also. That would make it 4 ft over at first, Kathleen can explain. B.W.P. and Mr. Keown (McCune) expect to measure it themselves to get the low down on it.
I don't understand this, and Kathleen isn't here to explain it. I think Will must mean his daughter Kay, rather than his wife Kathleen, but since I don't understand it I can't say for sure.
2.
The old Buick is not running yet, but will be offered to the publick at $50 when it is.
The new Buick has lots of power. It would delight a certain Philadelphia driver the way it can climb a curb.
There clearly were other communications this summer from Will to the Fernbank residents, because the August 22 edition of the Fernbank News says:
Mr. Stokey got a new car and it has little seats and is an open Buick and it is second hand. The old Buick this is its 13th year. The old car was an open Buick, too. He was going to trade it in but he found out he wouldn't. He keeps the new car in the garage and we don't know where he keeps the old car. Roger thinks he keeps the old car in the back yard. (R.P.S.)
See:
The Philadelphia driver must be Eva, and I like the glimpse it gives us of her driving style. Not really surprising.
Someday maybe I'll put together a Tour of "Will's cars throughout the years".
3.
With the Farmers
The R.I. Reds are laying about 8 eggs per day. The surplus has been given away heretofore except for 1 sale. Preparations are being made to preserve said surplus by the hot parafin method.
When I first looked at "With the Farmers" I thought perhaps Will was visiting his in-laws in Savannah, but this seems to be farmers with a small f.
The hot paraffin method of preserving eggs interested me, because somewhere or other - early 1920s, I think - there's a mention the Atlanta Stokeys sending eggs up to South Hadley, so perhaps hot paraffin was used for that.
I mentioned this to AG, and she pointed out that electric refrigerators weren't so common back then (there's a whole section refrigerations methods in the Fernbank page on this website) so that paraffin-preserved eggs would have been useful. Eva mentioned that Mama Margaret would "pack" eggs when they were cheap - see:
Here's what I found on the hot paraffin method at:
Wax Preservation – 9-12 months
This method is also easy, but I think it gives you a better seal around your eggs and doesn’t absorb into the egg like the oil may. To preserve eggs using wax, utilize either food-grade paraffin wax or organic beeswax. Begin by melting either beeswax or household paraffin wax until it becomes liquid. You want to make sure your wax is all-natural or FDA-approved, so you know you’re not putting potentially harmful chemicals on the shell, which could be absorbed into the egg. While the wax is melting, clean the eggs as directed earlier and allow them to dry completely.
Once the wax is melted, carefully dip each egg into the wax, ensuring an even coating on all sides. Allow the wax to cool and harden around the egg, forming a protective layer. After the wax has solidified, store the eggs in a cool, dark place with consistent temperature and humidity levels.
It is recommended to place the wax-coated eggs in fiber egg cartons, pointy end down, to prevent rolling and potential damage to the wax coating.
Why this works: The wax acts as a barrier, sealing the pores of the eggshell and preventing moisture loss and bacterial contamination. Unlike the oil, it will not absorb into the shell. This protective layer extends the shelf life of the eggs for approximately 9 to 12 months under proper storage conditions.
4.
Obituary.
Coleus - All the colei except a few at the eastern end of the box. Cremation. No flowers.
The "No flowers" bit was what cracked me up on my first audio recording of this newsletter.
5.
P.W.P. shot a snappy 94 at Piedmont yesterday.
P.W.P. has to be Will, but I don't know exactly what the initials stand for. The second two may well be William Provines, but what is the first P?
6.
The editor met them on the way home and took them the rest of the way in the new-old Buick.
My perennial comment: Will's so nice!
7.
Some boy in the neighborhood has a pony.
I think it must be pony. It looks more like porry to me, but what's a porry?
8.
The Fernbank News acknowledged receipt of this newsletter - see: We are much interested in the appearance of a new southern journal - the esteemed "BUNGALOW BREVITIES." It met with a favourable reception and was eagerly read and re-read by all the residents of Fernbank who are able to read, and it has been read to all who are not able to read its elegant verbiage.
A new house is to be built next to the Stokey mansion in Eighth St. NE. Surveyors staked out the lot one day this week. They said the Keown's (McCune's for Roger) was 2 ft over the line, and that the Stokey's garage was 2 ft over also. That would make it 4 ft over at first, Kathleen can explain. B.W.P. and Mr. Keown (McCune) expect to measure it themselves to get the low down on it.
I don't understand this, and Kathleen isn't here to explain it. I think Will must mean his daughter Kay, rather than his wife Kathleen, but since I don't understand it I can't say for sure.
2.
The old Buick is not running yet, but will be offered to the publick at $50 when it is.
The new Buick has lots of power. It would delight a certain Philadelphia driver the way it can climb a curb.
There clearly were other communications this summer from Will to the Fernbank residents, because the August 22 edition of the Fernbank News says:
Mr. Stokey got a new car and it has little seats and is an open Buick and it is second hand. The old Buick this is its 13th year. The old car was an open Buick, too. He was going to trade it in but he found out he wouldn't. He keeps the new car in the garage and we don't know where he keeps the old car. Roger thinks he keeps the old car in the back yard. (R.P.S.)
See:
The Philadelphia driver must be Eva, and I like the glimpse it gives us of her driving style. Not really surprising.
Someday maybe I'll put together a Tour of "Will's cars throughout the years".
3.
With the Farmers
The R.I. Reds are laying about 8 eggs per day. The surplus has been given away heretofore except for 1 sale. Preparations are being made to preserve said surplus by the hot parafin method.
When I first looked at "With the Farmers" I thought perhaps Will was visiting his in-laws in Savannah, but this seems to be farmers with a small f.
The hot paraffin method of preserving eggs interested me, because somewhere or other - early 1920s, I think - there's a mention the Atlanta Stokeys sending eggs up to South Hadley, so perhaps hot paraffin was used for that.
I mentioned this to AG, and she pointed out that electric refrigerators weren't so common back then (there's a whole section refrigerations methods in the Fernbank page on this website) so that paraffin-preserved eggs would have been useful. Eva mentioned that Mama Margaret would "pack" eggs when they were cheap - see:
Here's what I found on the hot paraffin method at:
Wax Preservation – 9-12 months
This method is also easy, but I think it gives you a better seal around your eggs and doesn’t absorb into the egg like the oil may. To preserve eggs using wax, utilize either food-grade paraffin wax or organic beeswax. Begin by melting either beeswax or household paraffin wax until it becomes liquid. You want to make sure your wax is all-natural or FDA-approved, so you know you’re not putting potentially harmful chemicals on the shell, which could be absorbed into the egg. While the wax is melting, clean the eggs as directed earlier and allow them to dry completely.
Once the wax is melted, carefully dip each egg into the wax, ensuring an even coating on all sides. Allow the wax to cool and harden around the egg, forming a protective layer. After the wax has solidified, store the eggs in a cool, dark place with consistent temperature and humidity levels.
It is recommended to place the wax-coated eggs in fiber egg cartons, pointy end down, to prevent rolling and potential damage to the wax coating.
Why this works: The wax acts as a barrier, sealing the pores of the eggshell and preventing moisture loss and bacterial contamination. Unlike the oil, it will not absorb into the shell. This protective layer extends the shelf life of the eggs for approximately 9 to 12 months under proper storage conditions.
4.
Obituary.
Coleus - All the colei except a few at the eastern end of the box. Cremation. No flowers.
The "No flowers" bit was what cracked me up on my first audio recording of this newsletter.
5.
P.W.P. shot a snappy 94 at Piedmont yesterday.
P.W.P. has to be Will, but I don't know exactly what the initials stand for. The second two may well be William Provines, but what is the first P?
6.
The editor met them on the way home and took them the rest of the way in the new-old Buick.
My perennial comment: Will's so nice!
7.
Some boy in the neighborhood has a pony.
I think it must be pony. It looks more like porry to me, but what's a porry?
8.
The Fernbank News acknowledged receipt of this newsletter - see: We are much interested in the appearance of a new southern journal - the esteemed "BUNGALOW BREVITIES." It met with a favourable reception and was eagerly read and re-read by all the residents of Fernbank who are able to read, and it has been read to all who are not able to read its elegant verbiage.
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