January 18, 1910

Syracuse, NY Jan 18, 1910

Dear Frau:

Yours received this morning and dropped in fire. I forwarded letter from Josephine after reading. Noticed what she said about mortgage. Might write her to try some of the real estate companies for loans. It rained so hard this morning that I did not try to take camera with me to-day.

First thing I did was to take car down to Matson Ave. where Rice Co. have built one house and are building another. The houses look very good but do not look large. They are just 2 stories no attic very neat color etc. They advertise to sell the one they are building for $100 down.

Then I went to deliver that order of post cards with 2 ladies and babies. Found a Scarlet Fever Placard on house so did not go in. Returned to town and went in to see Rice Co. and do not think that we can come to any agreement yet as every time I have been in there they have wanted more than before. To-day he wanted 100 besides the lot down. So we had probably better rent for awhile. Will find some sort of place when you think you want to start in.

Went to Marcellus Falls. Order for 30 pictures from school photos there. Delivered other work. Last week a woman spoke about having picture of baby made and changed her mind as she said baby had a cold she did not w ant to take out doors. To-day the baby was buried. This was at Marcellus. After returning to town went to see another engraving company and they made me better price on post card cuts so that I can make a profit on first order of 300 cards. Will take 3 pictures in to-morrow and get cuts made. Think that I can work up a land office business or this new plan in Spring.

Went over and looked at 4 room flat that Cash Papworth(?) advertises at 2.00 per week. Store had another $3.00 day yesterday. Not so good to-day.

Write.

Yours truly,

Max

Enclosed find Lantie’s letter. Write to Elizabeth and tell her that I will mail her a few photos in a few days. Chas. made some prints blocked out today.