The Willey Envelope Factory, a longstanding economic pillar in Question Mark, Ohio, faces severe hardships due to the worsening depression that has gripped the nation. Reginald Willey Jr. Jr., third-generation owner of the factory, detailed the struggles the factory is now experiencing: "The demand for envelopes has plummeted as businesses across the country cut costs and reduce their correspondence. We've had to lay off some of our workers and it's been heart-wrenching to see the impact on our employees and their families."

As the town's largest and oldest employer, the factory's decline has had a ripple effect throughout the community, with many employees finding themselves in breadlines.

One such employee, Leo Gurstein, who worked at the factory for over a decade before being laid off, shared his experience while waiting in a breadline: "I never thought I'd see the day when I'd be standing here, relying on charity for my next meal. The factory was like a family, and losing my job has been a huge blow. It's tough to see so many of us in this situation, all because of the downturn. Also people are writing less letters than they used to. Maybe everybody who reads this needs to write a letter to someone they love?"

The town, which has long relied on the Willey Envelope Factory for jobs and stability, now faces an uncertain future as its residents grapple with the realities of the depression.