Postcard from Nocatee
I found this post card in some old papers my mom saved. It was written and mailed July 19, 1929 at 8 A M from the post office in Nocatee, Florida. Her grandfather, Edmond H. McQuady sent it to Mrs. Ida McQuady, my mother's grandmother, who was visiting 312 E-22nd St. Jacksonville, Florida. All this information, I took from the front of the post card. How it arrived in my mom's possession, I have no idea. Edmond was the first postmaster of Nocatee, appointed on September 25, 1886. I thought I would let you enjoy a glimpse into life in a small Florida community by sharing this note with you: 7/19-29 Yes my Dear Boss All orders have been literally obeyed. Am worried some to find scraps to keep life in pup & cat and the rooster has ___ bad eye, daubed him with ax' grease then kerosene his head no improvement yet. Hens are doing well. Sold 2 Doz eggs in 4 days. You...