Letter to his parents from Ron in France 1924; Â
Ron is considering joining his father on the farm. Â
P.S. Wish I knew how in the world a chap
could work out the problem of hired helpÂ
on the farm. We haven’t hit the solution yet, Â
have we. The idea of having them continuallyÂ
underfoot, and tracking up the carpet doesn’tÂ
appeal to me. Wish we had a working class in
America that is born, lives, and dies contentedly Â
under the same employer. In this country when aÂ
man finds congenial employment he’s set for life.Â
P.S. From Ron’s daughter: France is no longer
this way! And when my dad did join his fatherÂ
the unmarried help continued living in the
main house throughout the life of the dairy!Â
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