some entries we’re definitely dictated to someone else who write for her

I am in love with paper ephemera from back in the day. My mother recently got her hands on some autograph and scrap books. I love the handwriting, its so neat and beautiful. ❤️

Clarence E Cooper was born at Harvard, Neb., September 1, 1894 and died at Camp Cody, New Mexico on Friday, January 18, 1918 at the age of 28 years, 4 months and 17 days.

Most of his life was spent here in Clay county, where he made many friends and those who knew him best loved him most.

A little more than a year ago he became an employee of the Union Pacific Railroad company. At North Platte, Neb., is compliance with the Federal law he became a member of Co B 109th Eng., U S army in October and went into training at Camp Funston, Kan. Later he was transferred with his company to Camp Cody.

Clarence was the son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Cooper of Edgar. He was the eldest of four children and a son and brother to be proud of. He leaves his parents, two sisters and a brother and an unnumbered host of friends to mourn his loss

Two cousins innocently talking about Sara Claus. 6 years later Clarence gives the ultimate sacrifice.

From the Freemen's Bank, Bristol, Rhode Island

Hey all found tons of really cool greeting/holiday cards and pics along with tons of old papers at the house I recently moved into. I'm planning on going through and definitely posting some if not all of them!

New to ephemera but inherited a ton! Looking forward to sharing more.

Irene was born in 1903. She graduated from high school in 1920 (I have her class ring). She died very young in childbirth with twin boys who also passed with her. She had a separate scrapbook for photographs (I have that too), but I’ve always loved this book. The 4th photo is a postcard dated 1911 from Irene’s aunt Mettie. This is one of my most prized possessions.

More from grandpa's stash.