1908 ALS from a woman to her mother about borrowing her sister's low-neck dress, being delayed by her baby's "summer complaint" and needing to pack a trunk to avoid looking "like tramps"

Singe sheet, 7.75 x 5 inches with original cover postmarked Wadsworth, Ohio with 2-cent Washington stamp; addressed to Mrs. J. L. Loose, Lindsey, Ohio (Ferndale Farm). Rogue pencil marks, otherwise in Near Fine condition. The letter provides a good portrait of a regular woman--borrowing her sister's dress (low-necked!), being concerned about appearances, and mention of "summer complaint," the term used for the deadly diarrheal affliction which surged during summer months and was a significant cause of infant mortality in the early twentieth century. Full transcription: Wadsworth, O. July 28, '08Dear mother,Mary's card and I think a letter has come since I last wrote. The card was received yesterday. Was delighted to know that you got a low necked dress for Luisa. Now we would like to have it in Carrollton this week when we get there. We are going tomorrow (Wednesday). Would have gone today as planned last week, but baby has been sick with summer complaint; had the Dr. for her several t