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| Helen Korngold, Dec. 1919, New York City |
October
Monday 13
My last day at Maplewood. I just hate to leave. Everybody was lovely – teachers & youngsters too. Well, I was a big fool to turn down Mr. Richmond’s offer, but it’s too late to regret.
Tuesday 14
Papa is sick. Don’t know what’s wrong. Spent a sleepless night of it.
Wednesday 15
Pop is getting worse. I can’t imagine what we are going to do. Hope he gets better.
Thursday 16
Pop is still suffering. Makes it so hard for him.
Friday 17
Eloise is here. Thank goodness.
Saturday 18
Pop had a terrible night. He’s so weak.
Sunday 19
Worse and more of it. No time.
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I wish I knew more about Jacob Korngold's illness. I checked the newspapers and did not see any communicative illnesses mentioned. I don't find an Eloise on the family tree.
October 14, 1919, St. Louis Star and Times articles:
This article provides an idea of what Helen's teaching income would be when she became full time: $850 a year for a graduate of Harris Teaching College where Helen's sister Otilia* graduated in 1925.
Idea beauty in 1919:
October 15, 1919, St. Louis Star and Times articles:
There was a great fear of Bolsheviks, or Reds, who could foment unrest by supporting unionizing. The newspapers are filled with articles about unionizers being arrested. A nationwide coal strike was going on at this time. It was warned the Midwest only had three weeks of coal left.
October 18 , 1919, St Louis Star and Times, cartoon on prohibition:
In 1919, Percy Grainger (1882-1961) had left the army and was offered the position of conductor of the St. Louis Orchestra! He decided to continue his career as a concert pianist.
Oct. 21:
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*1925 Harris Teaching College graduates including Helen's sister Otilia
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