Naomi's Diaries

Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1919 Diary ©

Farm Life in Plain Township, Wood county, Ohio, continued

Naomi DeSelms Cox born in Ohio October 19, 1855.  She is 63 years old as 1919 begins.

Her diaries from 1911-1938, still in existence, after spending a number of decades in the attic closet of her son Clyde, 
are transcribed on these web pages.

She married John Hughes Cox in Wood Co OH 27 April 1879. She referred to him in the diary as "Pa". In the spring of 1918 she and "Pa" moved from the farm on Hannah Road into the town of Bowling Green to 627 Wallace Avenue. They still owned the farm and son Jason and his family lived there. Sons Jason, Ralph worked the farm, as well as some neighboring acreage, and Pa went out there frequently and worked. Jason and his wife Rena had a disabled son Hughie who required constant attentive care and sometimes this fell to Pa and Naomi, if not one of their older grandchildren who were visiting, from time to time. The farm was located in the north part of Plain Township in Wood county on what is now Hannah Road.  The acreage north of them was Middleton Township. Some of their nearest neighbors included the  farms of  Henry Goodenough, Dan Smith, Frank Self. Harve and Inda Everett were across the street.  Wenig, Ewing, Coen, LeGalley,  Thomas,  Armitage, and Householder families were nearby.

Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox was a  farm wife and the mother of eight children in Wood Co in northwestern Ohio.
She frequently refers to John her husband, whom she calls "Pa"
and her five children living by 1911:
Ethel  (living in Toledo with husband Jim Ewing; their children: Hazel the oldest grandchild, Glenn, Donald, Dorothy, Doris and baby Ralph
(Jim's parents- Mr and Mrs Wesley Ewing, lived very near Naomi and John Cox),
Johnny and his wife Anna whose parents lived in Luckey, living in Bowling Green- their little girl was Zoe. and baby Dwight.
 Ralph (R.E.) newly married to Mayme as  1919 begins and on a trip to New York and Pennsylvania.
 Mayme was the mother of three sons: Cortland, Clifford and Albert Nelson who were 19, 15 and 13 respectively, as 1919 began. The five of them found a place in Liberty township.
Clyde or"C.H." with his dental practice in Toledo and wife   Grace, and  John Emerson and Helen. Grace's parents are Emma and John Jones.
Jason and his wife Lorena Abbott Cox who farm in Wood county and their son Hughie. Hughie was never a well child.

Note the links to findagrave, and other web sites that may be of interest. Italics indicate my added notes.   As you may have noticed if you've looked at earlier years, Naomi didn't use alot of punctuation or capital letters as she wrote in the diary. But starting in 1917, I have used periods and capital letters for easier reading.

1919 Diary of Naomi Cox

Wed. January 1, 1919
Not a very Happy New Year as we have to stay close in bed. The children are good to come in to see us though. Clydes and Johns came and Mr. Jones. It's getting cold.

Thurs. January 2, 1919
We sure got some nice presents. Ethel a velet hood trimmed with fur. Grace and Clyde a lovely bath towel and face cloth and slippers for Pa. Lorena and Jason- table cloth and tie. R.and M. a handsome dish.

Fri. January 3, 1919
Ralph and Mayme came home this morning. He came right over, then they both came tonight. It seems good to have them back. Has turned awful cold to - zero this A.M.

Sat. January 4, 1919
Ethel went home this P.M. Pa can be up some now and Ralph can run in. He and Mayme went out to look over the farm and will take it. Cortland came with him tonight and brought some baked beans.

Sun. January 5, 1919
Clydes came this P.M. then RE and M. went down to Jasons with them. They'll bring them back. Mayme sent us a lovely dinner all warm by Clifford. It was fine.

Mon. January 6, 1919   
Getting warmer. Ethel phoned tonight. Ralph and Mayme were here We are getting better. Pa is doing fine, cooking. I havn't dressed, have set up quite a bit tho. Jasons are getting better.

Tues. January 7, 1919
Jasons folks were all up town to Floyds. Jason and Chester came over here. We are all getting better. Jim Finney was buried. R.E. stopped at Mansons, she at Laura's.

Wed. January 8, 1919
Ralph took 6 hogs to Toledo, two loads. They brought about $250.00 Jason has been working all afternoon. Pa walked up town. Clifford brought us some warm doughnuts. They were fine.

Thurs. January 9, 1919
We are getting along. I've been up all day. Jason and Chester was up. R.E. went to a sale was in this A.M. and P.M. Clifford brought us some fresh cookies.

Fri. January 10, 1919
It has been quite nice. Ercile Twining was buried this A.M. The boys butchered. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight. Elma H (Heiser- next door neighbor and unmarried sister of Adele Boughner.)

Sat. January 11, 1919
Pa went up town this A.M. and P.M. I worked quite a lot this A.M. and don't feel so good this P.M.  Jason's came up and left Hughie while they done their trading tonight. R.E. brought our pork.

Sun. January 12, 1919
It has been a very nice day. Pa was at Church this A.M. and tonight. R.E. and Cortland came and got the Reo this A.M. and he and Mayme went to Toledo. Jasons went too.

Mon. January 13, 1919
A nice day and warmer. Pa went out to the place with R.E. this A.M. then cut up the meat this P.M. I've felt better than any day since I got up. Johns sent us some nice Xmas presents. Boys went to Chillicothe to a mule and horse sale.

Tues. January 14, 1919
It has been quite a nice day. We took care of our lard and meat. Pa went over town this P.M. Mr. Shoals called this P.M. Boys got home from Chillicothe but didn't get any mules.

Wed. January 15, 1919
The boys went to a sale and R.E. bought 2 cows and a cultivator 5 tooth. We kept Baby Hugh. He was so good all day. I made and canned mince meat.

Thurs. January 16, 1919
Pa went with the boys to a sale today. R.E. bought a set of harness and a broods. Rena came up to Floyds with Jason. A letter from Ethel and Dorothy's first one too.

Fri. January 17, 1919
Another nice day but I didn't get out. Jason brought Hughie this A.M. He and Pa went with R.E. to get his pig and look over his place. We're keeping him tonight. Big airplane went over.

Sat. January 18, 1919
A lovely day. Pa went down home with Ralph and Clifford and took Hughie home. I did quite a lot of work this A.M. Then took a walk to the little store this P.M. - my first walk. Oscar Heiser died yesterday.

Sun. January 19, 1919
Ralph's asked us over there today. Pa went to church first. They just had a lovely dinner and we had to stay for supper as they went and done Jason's chores. They went to Toledo.

Mon. January 20, 1919
Another nice day and we did a large wshing. Pa helped with the machine rubbing. Oscar Heiser's funeral at Toledo. R.E. went with the car. It was Masonic. He was Pall B. Mrs. Geo. Hopper died.

Tues. January 21, 1919
R.E. and Pa were down home this A.M. Then they brought some lumber over for a little chicken coop and we'll keep a few now. Jason and Lorena came up this P.M. Got Ethels family group.





Wed. January 22, 1919
Pa and I went up town. Got a chair for R.E. and M.E. The boys hauled away two loads of oats  .64 cts. Mrs. Geo. Hopper was buried. So many are sick with the "flu". Boys went to Togany to lodge.

Thurs. January 23, 1919
It has been rainy and cooler, and am afraid our fine weather is over for awhile. RE. and M.E. droved down and brought our chickens to put in the park.

Fri. January 24, 1919
It has been quite nice today after the rain. The boys hauled the other two loads of oats and it had dropped 4 cents. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight. Letter from Ethel. They're all well.

Sat. January 25, 1919
We got word today that Jim had got burned at the mill from a steam pipe bursting. Grace phoned. I fell at the foot of the cellar steps tonight and lamed me badly. R.E. hauled two loads feed to his place. Jason brought Hughie. He and Pa went to a sale.

Sun. January 26, 1919
Jasons and Clydes came to Ralphs today. Clydes and Ralphs came over afte supper. Clydes brought their pictures. Jim is getting along but suffers a good deal. Such great blisters on face, hands and arms.

Mon. January 27, 1919
My lameness is better. Charlie came out this P.M. Pa went over to the Grain Co. Meeting at Haskins this P.M. Ralph's and Jasons went down to see Jim tonight.

Tues. January 28, 1919
Ralph and Mayme brought little Ralph home with them. He thinks its fine. They brought him over tonight. Pa and Charlies went up to see M.I. (Manson, their brother). He went out to Laura's. Boys took two loads of stuff out to place.

Wed. January 29, 1919
Pa, Charlie and I went down to Elza's Charlie staid. We took alittle Ralph and brought him on home. R.E. isn't feeling well and kept in bed today.

Thurs. January 30, 1919
Ralph kept in bed till this P.M. He phoned to Ethel. Jim is some better- hs bandages off his face and head. Charlie came back about noon - they have run round and visited. Mrs. Clague came over this evening.

Fri. January 31, 1919
Mayme sent me a lovely dressing sack. Pa, Charlie and Jason went to a sale Welsh. Jason bought a binder, and a disc for Ralph. He R.E. had to go to bed again last night and have the Dr. It was the "flu" all right. I've kept Hugh all day and tonight.

Sat. February 1, 1919
Ralph is better again, and able to be out a little. I kept Hughes and they came for him tonight. I went over town too. Pa staid with Babe till they came back. Hazel was married this afternoon.

Sun. February 2, 1919
Its been lovely day, the Ground hog saw shadow. We went down to see Jim and took little Ralph, but he wanted to come back with us so we brought him till Jim is better. He's getting along fine. Pa went to Clydes and got his teeth fixed. John came over.

Mon. February 3, 1919
R.E. and Pa went out to Ford and took the Florence heater to set up so they could get the house ready. Jason and Chester went out too. I washed in summer kitchen and sweat.

Tues. February 4, 1919
Ralph got moved. The loads got started about 11. Then Mayme swept the house and came over with Pa to dinner. The boys took theirs, had got through eating when Pa and Mayme got there, Ralph, Jason, Chester.

Wed. February 5, 1919
Pa helped the boys awhile to load the piano, etc then went to Haskins to pay for the seed wheat. It is coldy today. I sewed a little. Went to Library and changed books tonight.

Thurs. February 6, 1919
Jason went way with George Beman this A.M. Rena came to Floyds with him and Pa took her home tonight. Ralphs got phone in today and called up. Letter from Ethel. Jim is doing well.

Fri. February 7, 1919
I went over to a Birthday surprise on Mrs. Rev Powell- a good crowd- Red Circle Women, had a fine lap supper, each took something. I went to see Mrs. Loomis tonight. She is sick. Mr. John Johnston died tonight.

Sat. February 8, 1919
A little snowy, not to amount to anything, a little colder. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight a few minutes. I've sewed a little this week.

Sun. February 9, 1919
Pa went to church and S.S. this A.M. and to Roosevelt Memorial tonight at the M.E. Ralph, Mayme and boys came up tonight. Jason got back tonight.

Mon. February 10, 1919
Pa was Pall bearer at Mr. Johnstons funeral. Jason came in awhile. I washed but have a very lame back.

Tues. February 11, 1919
Pa went down to help Jason fell some trees and load some logs to go to sawmill. R.E. went down for some more things and get his cows. I got at my crazy work.

Wed. February 12, 1919
Pa and Ralph went to Toledo to look at some horses and they took little Ralph home. Elza brought Laura up this P.M. for awhile. Brought some yarn for baby- a jacket.

Thurs. February 13, 1919
Pa tried to crank the Reo this P.M. and broke his right arm above the wrist. Ralph and Mayme came down to see him tonight. Rainy today.

Fri. February 14, 1919
Pa is feeling quite comfortable. Jason came in this P.M. a little while. Elza's were up this P.M. I had the baby's jacket ready for them. Clifford came up for supper and went to Basketball.

Sat. February 15, 1919
I went up town this A.M. The boys and Mayme went to Toledo. R.E. bought a team. Jasons came up and I kept Hughie while they went over town tonight. Dr. Halleck came in tonight.

Sun. February 16, 1919
Pa had to go to the Dr's office this P.M. and have an X-ray taken to see if his arm was all, it was. Mr. and Mrs. Ward and Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox came in this P.M.

Mon. February 17, 1919
R.E. went to Toledo to bring home his new team and it has turned out a stormy day. Jason and Chester hauled two loads of oats to B.G. It's .56 cents. Manson came. I washed; hung it upstairs.

Tues. February 18, 1919
Jasons hauled some more oats. R.E. feels pretty tired, walked about all the way. Pa went over to Wrights this P.M. A letter from Ethel. Jim is getting on fine.

Wed. February 19, 1919
Pa went to the Dr. and got his arm dressed. It's getting along. R.E. was in this A.M. Jason finished hauling the oats.

Thurs. February 20, 1919
The boys went to a sale- Lew Russell sale. Mr. Fetterman came this P.M. Then Will Eberly. Then the Preacher. Then Mrs. Kidd and Mrs. Sutton. Jason bought chickens at sale.

Fri. February 21, 1919
Ralph and Jason went to another sale. Ralph got some hay. Mr. Fetterman went away about noon. Mrs. Dienst and Mrs. Reider came this P.M. Hazel and Harold came tonight. we were over to Thomas's when the kids came.

Sat. February 22, 1919
Quite rainy. Mr. Ewing came this P.M. and got Hazel and Harold. Jason took Lorena to Toledo to go to Hillsdale and Johnny came home and staid tonight.

Sun. February 23, 1919
Jason came up and took John and us out to Ralphs to see their new home. Courtland and John went on to Toledo. Went to Mrs. Clagues tonight.

Mon. February 24, 1919
Pa went over and had his arm dressed again this P.M. It's doing as well as it can. He went to church tonight but I felt a little tired. I washed. Jim came down to his folks. Making some tatting or Mrs. Reider.

Tues. February 25, 1919
Jason came up and got us this A.M. He was anxioius for us to see his new team be bought at Wagners sale yesterday. Lorena is away yet. I did up the work, got dinner, baked beans, etc. R.E. came in this A.M. Rained and snowed. Colder.

Wed. February 26, 1919
Jim came up this P.M. We all went to church tonight. They're having revival meeting at the U.B. Church. Mayme came down with R.E. this A.M. then after dinner made some calls P.M. R.E. went to Lashway's sale.

Thurs. February 27, 1919
R.E. came this A.M. and took Jim with him to look at a separator and bought it, then took him for dinner, then back to go home. Pa fixd up his note, payed $300.00. Went to church.

Fri. February 28, 1919
An awful hard storm this P.M. It didn't last long but put the cars out so the boys had to stay here. It caused lots of damage, blew half of our orchard down. Pa and Jason were at the saw mill.

Sat. March 1, 1919
Jason came up and got the rest of his lumber. then he and Chester were up for supper. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight and brought me some buttermilk. Pa went to Dr. got his arm dressed.

Sun. March 2, 1919
We went to Church this A.M. and tonight. Clydes came down this P.M. The children are getting so nice. They went down and stopped at Jasons tonight.

Mon. March 3, 1919
It has been a lovely day. I went over town, stopped at Mrs. Reiders a little while. We went to church tonight, an awful good meeting. R.E. took the old pig to Toledo. Brought $45!

Tues. March 4, 1919
We went to church again tonight. Two streetcar loads from Toledo all walked in at once= t'was quite impresive, over 200. It has been a lovely day.

Wed. March 5, 1919
We had an all day Missionary Meeting at the church and the men came for dinner. It snowed and sleeted last night so its bad getting rounnd. R.E. took me this A.M. We went to church tonight. Rena came home.

Thurs. March 6, 1919
We got wallpaper last night. We'll paper bedroom Jasons came up and left Hughie awhile. Pa went to church but I kept Hugh. R.E. and Mayme tried to phone but the line was out. Got quite a cold.

Fri. March 7, 1919
Pa went to the Farmers Institute all day. Elza came home with him for dinner. Jasons left Hughie again all night. they went to some doing at a S. house. Clifford staid to supper and Basketball.

Sat. March 8, 1919
It snowed awful hard this P.M. and evening then turned to rain. R.E. and M.E. came up and Jasons came and got Baby Hugh. I've an awful cold. Mayme's birthday.

Sun. March 9, 1919
It was a job to clean the walks and porch this A.M. They snow was so wet and heavy I got Mrs. Clague's snow shovel. Pa went to church this A.M. and evening. The meetings closed. Feel bad with my cold.

Mon. March 10, 1919
The snow is going fast, it's raining tonight some. R.E. went and got some seed corn, then down home for his potatoes. Pa went with him. I am feeling better. A bad accident on St. car line.

Tues. March 11, 1919
R.E. and Manson came and brought the eggs and set the incubator. Pa went over to the Dr. this P.M. got his arm fixed. He went to the Court-house tonight.

Wed. March 12, 1919
It is getting quite nice. I washed and went over to Mrs. Kidd and suttons this P.M. Jason came to Floyds tonight. R.E. has Manson helping him plow.

Thurs. March 13, 1919
I ironed some this forenoon and sat round the fire this P.M. as it has turned cold and windy.

Fri. March 14, 1919
R.E. went down and got corn and oats to grind. Came up here while waiting. Ate dinner with us. I went and sewed at R.C. this P.M. Pa went over town. Got check from Haskins Grin Co.

Sat. March 15, 1919
Been rainy most all day. Real hard this afternoon and tonight. Jasons came up tonight, left Hughie here till they came back from the store.

Sun. March 16, 1919
Rained a little all forenoon but Pa went to Church. We both went tonight. It's turned out nice and warm. Clydes came down to Jasons today.

Mon. March 17, 1919
Rained quite a good deal again. Wash and hung clothes upstairs. Jason brought the last of the corn and oats up and took back his fertilizer for the wheat. Courtland staid home a few days.

Tues. March 18, 1919
It has been quite nice. I ironed, cleaned the kitchen windows, and put up the curtains, baked some pies for the Householder sale. Letter from Ethel. Jim is working right along. R.E. and Court went down to clean up seed oats.

Wed. March 19, 1919
It has been a lovely day. We cleaned the parlor this forenoon. Pa went over to the Dr. this P.M. He fixed the splints so he could have his hand all out. I was over to dentist this P.M. and Kidds tonight.

Thurs. March 20, 1919
It has been another nice day. Jason and Chester are helping R.E. plow yesterday and today. They've had 4 teams going. They came and papered two rooms for Ralphs.

Fri. March 21, 1919
Jasons helped R.E. again. Pa and I went over town and changed the wall paper and did some other errands. Colder today. A letter from Ethels children. Vacation a week.

Sat. March 22, 1919
Rather cold this A.M. but nice this P.M. Pa ventured to drive the machine down to Jasons- the first since his arm was broke.

Sun. March 23, 1919
A nice day, we went to church. Clyde came right after dinner and went out to Ralphs and took us along. Then Jasons came out too. R.E. finished his wheat last night.

Mon. March 24, 1919
I washed, took down the curtains and washed them and pained the shades then helped Pa plant some garden this P.M.- onions, lettuce, beets and cabbage.

Tues. March 25, 1919
We have been busy cleaning. Used cleaner on the ceiling. Pa went down to Jasons this P.M. Took grass seed, then trimmed the grapes. He is getting along fine.

Wed. March 26, 1919
R.E. came down this A.M. and papered our bedroom and went to Dunipace's sale and bought a blooded Jersey and her calf yearling. got a trailer and took them both home O.K.

Thurs. March 27, 1919
We have worked hard. Got the house straightened up aagain from papering. R.E. took the trailer home and took some oats back from Jasons. Sold 2 1/2 doz. eggs at .37  Makes 6 1/2 doz.

Fri. March 28, 1919
We worked hard all forenoon. Then I went over and sewed at the Red C. Finished up the work now that we have. Jasons came up this P.M. to mill

Sat. March 29, 1919
Pa went up to Ralphs with him this A.M. and he brought him back tonight. Jasons came up tonight and left Hughes all night. the boys got card to go to Normal C. to a meeting to sell W.S.S.

Sun. March 30, 1919
Jasons came up to church then here for dinner and he went to the Normal. They took Babe home. ralph and Mayme and Courtland came in tonight. Mrs. Boughner came this P.M. About 2 in of snow this A.M.

Mon. March 31, 1919
Manson was here for dinner. I washed and ironed a little. Then went to a committee meeting with Mrs. Russell tonight to Mrs. Kazmaiers about the Missionary Meeting.

Tues. April 1, 1919
There was quite a fire here on our street today. Mrs. Williamson's house got afire and burned badly inside about $600 damage. Pa went down to Jasons then we went to get dishes at church.

Wed. April 2, 1919
It has been a busy day. We had a big crowd to the Missionary Meeting over 50 we think  Ethel and little Ralph came up, went back tonight. A lovely day.

Thurs. April 3, 1919
Got up and found it raining AM. Has kept it up a little most all day. I've felt tired but have done quite a bit. Went down to Russells this P.M. Got only 37 chicks.

Fri. April 4, 1919
Been a nice day. Ralph and Mayme and Albert came tonight and got the chicks. They're nice and spry. Jason set the incubator today here. We kept Hugh. An awful accident killed Kabig and Miekel.

Sat. April 5, 1919
Jason's came and got Hughie tonight. It has been nice and warm today. Pa put in some peas and radishes. Dr. took the splints all off today from his arm. Mrs. Dr Powell and Mrs Kurley came.

Sun. April 6, 1919
It has been a lovely day. We were to church this A.M. Took Mrs. Kidd, went riding this P.M. Took Mr. and Mrs Wilcox, called on Tillie Wright and went to church tonight. Jasons went to Toledo

Mon. April 7, 1919
Pa dug up the flower beds this A.M. It was nice and warm but most too early to set out the plants. Rained a little this P.M. Pa fixed up the car.

Tues. April 8, 1919
Dress up day started in town. Business places all made great displays. Auto show and music. We went down tonight. Jasons were up.

Wed. April 9, 1919
Pa and Ralph went down and helped load the hogs. Jason took a load of 12 to Toledo. Hitched the wagon to the car. They stopped at Ethels. Pa went too. Hazel is keeping house. I got pair shoes. R.E. took 3 hogs home.

Thurs. April 10, 1919
Rained some but Pa dug up ground for early potatoes. Jason came up Left Hugh and he and Pa went up to the bank and settled. R.E. went down, got corn and oats for chop. Mrs. Eberly came in awhile this P.M. Rained hard tonight.

Fri. April 11, 1919
We both went down to Jasons this A.M. and back tonight. I brought back some plants- roses, lilies and iris. Too wet to plow so they were fixing up some.

Sat. April 12, 1919
Pa planted his early potatoes and helped trim Heisers grapes this A.M. and went up town this P.M. Jasons came up. He helped Chester get some clothes.

Sun. April 13, 1919
We went to S.S. and Church and after dinner went up to Ralphs then Jasons came out awhile. Manson came back to meet Joy but he didn't come, some came though (she is speaking of young men coming home from the war). Mr. Collier was buried at Union Hill.

Mon. April 14, 1919
I got my washing out late and didn't dry. It has rained some all afternoon, awful hard tonight. Joy Cox came late last night.

Tues. April 15, 1919
It has been a bad rainy day. Ralph was in this A.M. Pa was down and helped Jason fix the garden fence. They came and changed the phone to the U.S. A letter from Ethel- all well.

Wed. April 16, 1919
Cold and disagreeable- rained all night and this A.M. R.E. was in this A.M. and Jason this P.M. Rena went to Floyds and Chester to the Dr. - got hurt riding Mabel. It's awful wet.

Thurs. April 17, 1919
It has rained and snowed some. R.E. and M.E. were in this P.M. Brought us a lovely purple hyacinth and some buttermilk. Jasons folks came in tonight. Brought some chocolate. Jason sold 3 hens. Got 4.80

Fri. April 18, 1919
Pa has been down helping trim up the orchard that had blown down. I went over town, got linen for Hazel a table runner and white for a waist. I planted bulbs and seeds.

Sat. April 19, 1919
Jasons took 35 doz eggs to Toledo and got 42 cts. They came up tonight. I kept Hughie while they went over town. Ralph and Mayme came in, brought some greens.

Sun. April 20, 1919
It has been rather a rainy Easter. We went to S.S. and Church this A.M. Pa went to the Cantata this P.M. Ralph and Mayme came up to church. Took the Reo took some company home, then went out in the county. Jasons went to Fremont with Bemans.

Mon. April 21, 1919
Pa has been down to Jasons fixing gates. They're cleaning house. I washed, went over to Mrs. Spencers awhile this P.M. Its been a nice day. R.E. drilled in some truck.

Tues. April 22, 1919
Pa has been up to Ralphs disking. He had to go down for a load of corn. Jason brought Hughie this A.M. I'll keep him this week for them. He is feeling fine and is good.

Wed. April 23, 1919
Pa went back to Ralphs but it rained him out this P.M. He had to come home. It rained awful- ran over the sidewalks.

Thurs. April 24, 1919
It has turned real cold freezes. Jasons eggs are hatching pretty good. Pa has been home all day. Settled at the bank $36 to the good. My pen is getting bad.

Fri. April 25, 1919
It was 24 above zero this A.M. and froze quite hard; snow flew today. Vera Beck (daughter of Titus and Laura Beck, age 32) called tonight, she nurses. Jason was in to see Hughie and chickens 55 now.

Sat. April 26, 1919
Jason took the chickens home 65 in all. The weather has warmed up some. I have finished a table runner for Hazel. I looked for Glenn and Don, but they didn't come.

Sun. April 27, 1919
A big day. Jasons had the family all there for dinner, it being our 40th Anniversary. The boys brought Walker out to take the Groupe. Pa made two trips to Toledo. Clydes brought us carnations.

Mon. April 28, 1919
It has rained quite a bit but Pa went out to Ralphs. Lester Ries (a son of Ben and Lottie Pixley RIES, Pa's niece, daughter of Samantha Cox) came out to see us on a furlough. Jasons and Ralphs came in tonight. Mrs. Sutton (probably neighbor, Juliett Kidd's daughter) came in awhile. Clara Avery was buried.

Tues. April 29, 1919
Rather cold. Pa was out to Ralphs all day. Lester R. went up to Mansons with him this A.M. I went up town. Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Edwards called.

Wed. April 30, 1919
Pa went out to Ralphs again. Wore his over coat all day to disk. I cut out a waist and sewed some. Lydia T. and Mrs. Smith came in awhile. I called on Grandma Insley(Insleys were neighbors at 637 Wallace Ave).

Thurs. May 1, 1919
It rained hard again so they couldn't work. R.E. butchered a pig. Pa went out. One of his brood sows died today. The M.E. Ladies entertained the U.B. R.C. ladies.

Fri. May 2, 1919
A rather cold windy day. R.E. and M.E. brought eggs for the incubator. Will put them in tomorrow. Pa was down to Jasons tinkering round.

Sat. May 3, 1919
Pa went up to Ralphs, worked till about 3 when it rained them out. It is getting awful wet. Jasons let Hughie tonight awhile.

Sun. May 4, 1919
Ralphs folks and we all went down to Ethels today. It rained awful hard before we got to Perrysburg. We went to Johns a little while. Clydes and Jones's stopped. It's raining awful.

Mon. May 5, 1919
It rained all night I think, looked rainy all forenoon but sure came out bright this P.M. My washing got dry. R.E. was in this A.M. Brought a setting of eggs. Jason came this P.M. with Beman.

Tues. May 6, 1919
It has been quite nice all day. Pa went over and visited with Wm Eberly this afternoon. Charlie Dauer came in this P.M. Jasons drove us, but didn't come in.

Wed. May 7, 1919
It has been quite nice. I went to a Missionary Meeting at Mrs. Charlie South. I was awful lame but Pa took me then went down to Jasons. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight and brought little Ralph.

Thurs. May 8, 1919
Little Ralph staid last night. We went out and took him today but he came back with us tonight. It got to raining again, so the work has to stop.

Fri. May 9, 1919
Another rainy windy day. We drove down to Jasons tho this P.M. Jason was shelling seed corn with the machine. Pa has the headache again tonight.

Sat. May 10, 1919
It rained hard again last night. It is awful discouraging. Jason brought Hughie up this P.M. and he will stay tonight as Orlie's folks are going home with them.

Sun. May 11, 1919
Mothers day. Pa went over to the services but I staid home. Little Ralph and Hughie were here. Jasons brought Orlie's and took Babe home.

Mon. May 12, 1919
It's better today. Pa went up and helped Ralph . He disked and R.E. plowed. I washed and tatted some. Got a letter from Ruby and 2 pictures- big snow drifts.

Tues. May 13, 1919
Pa has been helping Ralph again. I ironed this A.M. then took little Ralph and went over town this P.M. Clydes drove down this evening. Mr. Harmon was accidently shot.

Wed. May 14, 1919
I've finished Mrs. Kidd's yoke- it's nice. Pa helped R. and they've commenced plowing corn. A letter from Hattie (Naomi's sister who lives in Kansas) and she is planning to come out.

Thurs. May 15, 1919
It rained hard out to Jasons last night but not much at Ralphs so they worked all day. They finished a field 7A corn, and plowed. Lorena drives up alone now.

Fri. May 16, 1919
It went to raining this A.M. so Pa staid at home. It stops work again. Jasons came in to the show tonight and left Hugh. Mrs. Kidd came for her yoke P.M.

Sat. May 17, 1919
It has been nicer but rather cold. Pa went over town this P.M. and tonight. Its after 11 and he hasn't got back. Jasons came up, left Hugh awhile.

Sun. May 18, 1919
A quite nice day, lots warmer. We drove out to Ralphs this P.M. Took little Ralph and he staid. They didn't like it because I kept him so long but I thot they'd stop Sat. night.

Mon. May 19, 1919
Pa helped Ralph. I washed and ironed to get ready to clean upstairs. I did up the curtains today. Gene has got back.

Tues. May 20, 1919
It rained last night again and snowed some, rather rainy today. Pa plastered some upstairs and we got paper for the front room. Jason took 8 hogs to Toledo got $200   .21 cts per lb.

Wed. May 21, 1919
Pa and I got room pretty well along just this P.M. Ralph and Mayme were down with little Ralph. Jasons came up to a show and left Hughie.

Thurs. May 22 1919
We finished the room this A.M. Then Pa went down and helped Jasons set tomato plants. It rained a little most all P.M.

Fri. May 23 1919
I went over to Mrs. Weters to a Class meeting and Pa went down to Jasons. They had to go over plants to cover them. Clydes came to Jasons tonight and called up.

Sat. May 24, 1919
Pa has been helping Jason on Bettie getting in corn. He had to fire Chester. (here Chester has been and gone and I have never figured out exactly which Chester he was... ) He wanted to go off on a bum too often. I cleaned porch and crocheted on yoke for Mabel H.

Sun. May 25, 1919
We and Ralphs went down to Ethels. They took little Ralph home. They took their little chickens home- 70 in all. Jason got another man.

Mon. May 26, 1919
Pa went to Ralphs. I washed but feel rather tired and good for nothing. My hen came off with 6 chicks. I got one of Louise' graduating invitations.

Tues. May 27, 1919
I ironed and crocheted on Mabel's yoke. Another letter from Hattie. Lorena ame up for ice and brought their cream. Pa is out to Ralphs all day.

Wed. May 28, 1919
Weather is geting fine. They're busy getting in their corn now. Lorena runs the car and does errands. She came up again today twice. I kept Hugh.

Thurs. May 29, 1919
Weather is fine. Pa helping Ralph. Rena went to Toledo  with Gene this P.M. and I kept Hughie. Commencement tonight. Louise came in with her new dress on.

Fri. May 30, 1919
Getting very warm. Decoration day but rather a quiet one for us. Pa out to R.E. all day. I ran round alittle this P.M. among the neighbors.

Sat. May 31, 1919
Awful warm. Pa has been at Ralph's every day. Mayme sent me 7  little chicks to put with my 5 so I have quite a bunch. I went over town this P.M. Got some sewing.

Sun. June 1, 1919
We went to Church this A.M. then to Jasons this P.M. Stopped at the cemetery with flowers. Ralph and Mayme came down tonight. Awful warm.

Mon. June 2, 1919
Another hot day but a little air tonight as it looks a little rainy. Pa planted for Ralph again- nearly through. I washed and sewed some. Jason must plant over some.

Tues. June 3, 1919
Ralph finished planting corn- about 65A. Jason finished too, even planted over 5 Acres; he has 64 A. Corn is growing nice, its so warm.

Wed. June 4, 1919
Pa cultivated for R.E. first planted. There was a Missionary Meeting but it was too awful warm to walk over. There is awful times at the Overland again.

Thurs. June 5, 1919
Pretty warm but a little breeze. Pa helped Ralph. They gathered up the rye-graass roots and hauled away. Jason came up for seed potatoes, some here and some of Frank Russell.

Fri. June 6, 1919
I got a letter from Hattie at St. Louis en route to Altoona Pa. Lorena left Hughie till she took car to garage. He felt rather sick and bad.

Sat. June 7, 1919
Pa went down to Jasons oday. It rained a little and some tonight. Ralphs were down awhile. Jason left Hughie, he will stay all night.

Sun. June 8, 1919
Jasons went down to Clydes, then came for Hughie tonight and brought ice-cream. Pa went to S.S. and church this A.M. and childrens day exercises tonight.

Mon. June 9, 1919
Pa went down to Perrysburg and got some tomato plants to reset. Many were cut off. got 1500. They got them set. I washed and rested, don't feel so vey good. R.E. got another brood sow.

Tues. June 10, 1919
Pa worked at Ralphs. A letter from Hattie. She and Helen will be here in a few days. I ironed then went over town this P.M.

Wed. June 11, 1919
Jasons went to Fostoria this P.M. and took me. They got 104 chicks and I got 6. They're all dandys. A letter from Ethel- says they'lll be down Sat. night.

Thurs. June 12, 1919
We drove over to the T & OC Station, expecting Hattie and Helen would come tonight but didn't. Pa is still cultivating for Ralph
 S.S. Convention closed today.

Fri. June 13, 1919
Threatened rain some this P.M. I went to the depot this noon and we drove down again tonight but they didn't come. Afraid its all off again.

Sat. June 14, 1919
Jim and Ethel came down tonight. Will stay at his fathers. I've had Hugh since yesterday P.M. They came for him tonight. They butchered and fried down meat.

Sun. June 15, 1919
Jim and Ethel came and went with us out to Ralphs. Jasons came up too. And we had an awful hard rain on the way home. Mrs. B. came and put our windows down.

Mon. June 16, 1919
It rained here and at Ralphs hard but none at all at Jasons. Clyde and Mr. Jones came to Jasons toward evening. I've washed. Letter from Hattie and she was detained awhile yesterday.

Tues. June 17, 1919
I ironed and went over to see Mrs. Spencer. She is able to get round again afte her accident. Jasons came tonight and left Hugh awhile. R.E. got gas to cook with. Drilling well at Ralphs.

Wed. June 18, 1919
Mrs. Haskins took me out to the class picnic at Mrs. Houskeepers. Had a dandy time and a grand dinner. Pa is at Ralphs evey day.

Thurs. June 19, 1919
It has been awful warm and a thunder storm is coming up tonight. Rena was up this P.M. Pa is through at Ralphs for a while now.

Fri. June 20, 1919
Pa went down and brought Lorena and baby Hugh to have Dr. Cole look at him but doesn't think he can do much. I walked down and got some muslin sack for Ethel. Rained hard.

Sat. June 21, 1919
Pa worked down to Jasons cutting thistles. They came up tonight and I went down town with them. Ralphs will have company tomorrow and took the Reo. Mrs. Spencers birthday.

Sun. June 22, 1919
We went to Church and S.S. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox came home with us for dinner. We had a chicken. Jasons brought Hughie up to see Dr. He broke out bad.

Mon. June 23, 1919
Pa went out to Ralphs again. They are cultivating again. I washed and read some. Finished "Lion and the Mouse" and changed it for "Broken Halo". I finished a shirt for Pa.

Tues. June 24, 1919
Pa helped Ralph. I ironed and have done quite a bit and am very tired. Old Mr. Mitchell was married this A.M. Hard thunderstorm tonight.

Wed. June 25, 1919
It rained so hard last night and this A.M. that Pa staid home all day, went down town and paid taxes. Jason changes hired men. Maymes nephew comes today. R.E. took 5 hogs to Toledo- brought $195.30. Letter from Hattie- coming next wk.

Thurs. June 26, 1919
I fried down our meat. Afraid it would spoil this A.M.    Went down to Jasons P.M. Jason got lumber and is making a rack. A card from Dottie. (daughter of Naomi's sister Nan) She expects to come in a few days.

Fri. June 27, 1919
Pa has been out to Ralphs all day. I tatted quite a bit a yoke I'm making. Lorena and Gene went to Toledo and left Hughie here. Its real cold.

Sat. June 28, 1919
I did my usual work then raked the peabed and planted turnip and radishes. We went over town tonight with Jasons. George brought me a leghorn chick. Got real cold- down to 48. Pa worked at R.E.

Sun. June 29, 1919
Ethel phoned this A.M. that Dot had come, and we went and brought her back. Clydes and Johns came over and Dorothy came back with us.

Mon. June 30, 1919
We drove out past Jasons A.M. and out to Ralphs this P.M. Clydes folks and Jason came in tonight. Hattie and Helen (Hamman, Hattie's daughter) came this evening.

Tues. July 1, 1919
Dot went back with Clydes and will start home this morning. Pa was at Ralphs all day. Then we went down and got their trunks, then out riding.

Wed. July 2, 1919
We did a large washing then did fancy work this P.M. and to the Band Concert tonight. Pa has been out to R.E.

Thurs. July 3, 1919
Its awful warm. We've just been visiting and doing fancy work. Pa has been helping Ralph cut wheat this P.M. Cultivating A.M.

Fri. July 4, 1919
Pa helped Ralph till abut 400PM then we went to Ethels and ate our lunch over in the park. Then watched fireworks from Walbridge (Park, in Toledo) across the river.

Sat. July 5, 1919
Its been pretty warm, but threatened rain this P.M. Then got cooler. Jasons had to go to Hillsdale to tend Grandma's funeral so we kept Hugh. Ralphs came tonight.

Sun. July 6, 1919
Ralph, Mayme, Albert and Glenn came. Glenn and Dorothy went home this evening. Mrs. Rex asked Hattie and Helen there for super. Hattie came home sick. Jack Hughes phoned.

Mon. July 7, 1919
Hattie was sick all night. Helen skipped out this A.M. but as soon as Hattie could stir round any, she started in pursuit. Expect she went to Kansas City. Jason took her to Toledo. Took Babe home.

Tues. July 8, 1919
I washed and ironed, was all alone. Albert came home with Pa tonight to help pick cherries tomorrow. Lorena was in a few minutes. Rather cool this P.M.

Wed. July 9, 1919
We've been busy with the cherries. I pitted and canned 16 qts. and we've a dishpan and pailful ready for the boys, they didn't come tonight. Threatened rain. C.D. Yonker died, suicide.

Thurs. July 10, 1919
R.E. and Mayme came this A.M. for their cherries, then we took Jasons to them and pitted them. Pa went out and helped Ralph get in his hay this P.M.

Fri. July 11, 1919
I canned 16 1/2 qts of cherries- 36 qts in all now. That will be all. Pa picked them this A.M. then went and helped R.E. haul in hay from Douglas's.

Sat. July 12, 1919
Pa helped Jason. They commenced cutting wheat. We went over town with Jasons tonight. Ralph has a team on the grade this week.

Sun. July 13, 1919
We went to Church this A.M. and Clydes phoned from Jasons and couldn't come on for their engine wasn't working. We went down. Rene's folks came out to Floyds.

Mon. July 14, 1919
A letter from Hattie. she's been awful sick but hasn't found the runaways; she's in K.C. Pa helped Jason; finished wheat A.M. Rained little.

Tues. July 15, 1919
R.E. took some more hogs to Toledo. We sent Hattie a suitcase with some clothes in, and some mail that has come here, with my letter. A couple came to Milikin about like the runaways. Pa helped Jason till it rained P.M.

Wed. July 16, 1919
Clydes folks came up tonight. We went down to a concert together. They staid all night. Pa is helping Jason now.

Thurs. July 17, 1919
Clyde got up early. I got his breakfast and he got home for an 8 o'clock appointment. Grace and Kiddies staid down. Clyde came back again tonight.

Fri. July 18, 1919
Clyde went back again bt came tonight. She and chiclren are making a visit while tore up. (they are in the process of moving to a new home) We drove out to Ralph's tonight.

Sat. July 19, 1919
Clyde drove down and we went over town tonight. I canned 9 qts of beans that Ralph gave us last night. Pa is helping Jason cut oats.

Sun. July 20, 1919
We had a chicken dinner then went out for a drive. It rained last night and cooled the air. Ralph and Mayme went down to Johns. Johns came back with R. took car hoome.

Mon. July 21, 1919
We expressed Heelns trunk and a box to Hattie this A.M. then I washed. Don't feel good tonight. Pa helped Jason A.M. and Ralph P.M. Jason is hulling clover.

Tues. July 22, 1919
Pa helped Ralph cut oats all day. The engine broke on the huller so they didn't get thru the clover at Jasons. I ironed, tatted on the yoke, wrote letter to Ethel.

Wed. July 23, 1919
Mrs. Parmenter came. A letter fro Hattie- she is at hospital. A card from Dottie- her mother is coming. Pa helped Jason.

Thurs. July 24, 1919
Pa helped Jason and they finished cutting oats. Got our first ripe from Jasons, they had them before. I finished a tatted yoke for Toledo woman.

Fri. July 25, 1919
I went over to Class Meeting at Mrs. (Dr.) Powell. Pa was at home this A.M. then went down to Jasons this P.M. Jason sold his clover seed $22. bu.

Sat. July 26, 1919
Pa has been at home all day. Went down town a couple of times. Got wire and fixed the kitchen windows. A letter from Hattie, will have operation today.

Sun. July 27, 1919
We looked for Nan. We went to Clydes and Jones' for dinner. Clyde took us to the depot twice to meet her but she failed us. Grace and her mother fixed a lunch and came as far as Fort Meigs ate supper. A bad accident blocked the road.

Mon. July 28, 1919
I'm not feeling very good and didn't wash but went to a little surprise on Mrs. Holmes- her 80th birthday. Pa was down to Jasons. Went out to R.E. this evening, Elma went (either neighbor Elma Heiser or Elma Dienst).

Tues. July 29, 1919
Jasons commenced thrashing. Pa went down. Ralphs are thrashing too. Gene and Rene brought Hughie up. I commenced having a hard cold.

Wed. July 30, 1919
Aunt Nan came to Toledo last night and Clyde's brought her down here tonight went to band concert. I got up pretty sick with my cold. Pa staid home. Letter from Hattie. Operation put off.

Thurs. July 31, 1919
We are just visiting and wrote to Hattie. It rains a little today.

Fri. August 1, 1919
We washed some this A.M. then went with Pa out to Jasons. They were away. Then we went up to Ralphs, he and Jason are both helping thresh. They came down tonight.

Sat. August 2, 1919
We ironed and did usual work. Pa went down and helped Jason fix his pig wire fence. We went over town tonight. I got cloth for Pa- 2 light shirts, and lining for my coat.

Sun. August 3, 1919
We went down to Johns for dinner then they and Ethels fixed up a nice lunch and we all spent a little time in the park and ate supper. Doris came home with us. Aunt Nan staid down try her teeth.

Mon. August 4, 1919
A letter from Hattie, she's got word from Earl at last so he'll be there for the operation about Wed. I washed, quite a nice rain.

Tues. August 5, 1919
It rained awful hard last night and is keeping it up some this P.M. It was terrible for awhile, caused lots of damage, with lightning and wind.

Wed. August 6, 1919
Clyde brought Aunt Nan back and brought Jim and Ethel up to Ewings. R.E. brought Donald down. I've been lining my old coat.

Thurs. August 7, 1919
I ironed and worked on my coat. We have been visiting quite a bit. Pa took the car over to be fixed by they were too busy so brought it back.

Fri. August 8, 1919
Finished my coat. Pa went to Jasons this A.M. Took Donald down to Ewings, then he helped thrash at Orrin for Bob Liemgruber this P.M.

Sat. August 9, 1919
I did some baking ready to go to Ethels and the park. we went over town tonight. I got a hat. It is quite cool.

Sun. August 10, 1919
We all went to the park, Navarre. The children but not all the Grandchildren- Glenn, Donald and Albert went to Sugar Isalnd on the Newsboys Excursion. Zoe came home with us; Dorothy, Doris and Ralph with R.E.  Aunt Nan staid down with Clydes.

Mon. August 11, 1919
Havn't felt very good. Pa went to help Clydes move to their new house (1133 Radcliff Drive, Toledo). Nan staid down. I kept Hughes tonight while Rena and Belle and Mother went to show.

Tues. August 12, 1919
I washed then Zoe and I went up town. R.E. and M.E. came with the kiddies tonight, but they didn't come get home from Toledo.

Wed. August 13, 1919
I ironed and cut out a shirt for Pa of light Madras. Clydes brought Pa and Nan tonight but Albert didn't come. Having a good time with boys. Rained quite hard tonight.

Thurs. August 14, 1919
We drove out to Ralphs, went by Rudolph and the car stalled. Had to stay quite a while. We staid at R.E.s for supper; He was thrashing. Went over got Ralph where he was thresh.

Fri. August 15, 1919
Jasons wanted us to come out there, after dinner Pa came back to take a load to the river to a picnic. The car balked so they all went, but Mrs. Peters she rode with him.

Sat. August 16, 1919
Rainy and bad. Pa and Mr. Wilcox went as Pall bearers for Mr. Hare's funeral then on down to Toledo. Took kiddies home and brought Johnnies, Glenn and Albert.

Sun. August 17, 1919
We took Johnnys and went out to R.E. for dinner then back home for supper and took Johns home. Car stalled again at Jasons so I staid there and Jason went on with Pa. Aunt Nan staid to R.E.

Mon. August 18, 1919
We staid all night at Jasons. Got home about 9-30 did my washing through. Its raining tonight, but Ralph and Mayme brought Nan.

Tues. August 19, 1919
I ironed this forenoon then we went down to Clydes. I finally decided to stay with Nan till she can start home. Clydes took us for a ride. Clyde will fix Nans teeth.

Wed. August 20, 1919
Grace sent chilcren with Clyde, then went over town with us and we went to Ethels, but Johns came tonight and we went home with them. Mabel Cole over tonight.

Thurs. August 21, 1919
We went back to Ethels this P.M. Clydes came this evening and we went back home with them. He drove by the station to find out about the train.

Fri. August 22, 1919
Aunt Nan started home on the 7-30 train this A.M. and Clyde took me on over to the station and I came on the 8-35 car. We went to R.E. for corn.

Sat. August 23, 1919
I done up the corn- salted 2 gal, last night then dried a good lot and made and canned four qts corn salad and Jason went to the Toledo Fair. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight.

Sun. August 24, 1919
We went to Church this A.M. Jasons went down to Orley Withrow this P.M. Left Hughie and Glenn here. They'll stay all night.

Mon. August 25, 1919
Pa went down and helped Jason pick tomatoes. Glenn and Babe went along. I washed, am not feeling so very good tho.

Tues. August 26, 1919
I ironed this A.M. Then Pa and I went over town. I got buttons for my suit coat. We went down to Wilcox tonight. Its quite cold.

Wed. August 27, 1919
I made Pa a light shirt. Ralph and Mayme took her cousin to Kenton on her way home. Gid and Lydia came over tonight.

Thurs. August 28, 1919
I made two blue shirts for Donald. Jason's went to Hillsdale with Gene. Pa worked out there this P.M. cutting weeds. So cold the tomatoes don't ripen.

Fri. August 29, 1919
I made some grape jell and got ready for the reunion and sent Aunt Nan a letter. Pa cut weeds out home this P.M.

Sat. August 30, 1919
There was quite a crowd at the Reunion. Only Ethel and Johnny of ours. Jason came from Hillsdale and came home with us, too late for it though. Awful storm this P.M.

Sun. August 31, 1919
I staid home all day and rested. Pa went to Church this A.M. Clyde's came down this P.M. Went on to R.E. Pa and Doris went, they stopped to see R.e.

Mon. September 1, 1919
Labor day and a big doings at the Fair Grounds, but I didn't go. I washed and worked on Pa's coat and made a litle doily. Pa helped pick nearly 3 tons of tomatoes. R.E. has been plowing for wheat.

Tues. September 2, 1919
I canned a few tomatoes and made a little preserves this A.M. and finished lining Pa's coat this P.M. Mrs. Spencer came in this eveing. Pa cut weeds down home.

Wed. September 3, 1919
They got the things moved over from the Church to the dining hall. Pa helped all day, I  P.M. Jason and Glenn came in for dinner.

Thurs. September 4, 1919
I went over to Missionary Meeting this P.M. Doris staid with Pa. Jason and Glenn came this P.M. He was settling for separator. Rena came home tonight from Hillsdale.

Fri. September 5, 1919
Pa plowed for R.E. I made grape jell and canned 2 qs of juice this A.M. and made some mixed pickles and went up town this P.M. Jasons came tonight and left Hugh all night.

Sat. September 6, 1919
I made and canned another batch of corn salad. Did my usual work and took care of Hughie. Pa helped pick tomatoes. They got Babe tonight.

Sun. September 7, 1919
Ralph and Mayme went down to Clydes for dinner and took Glenn and Doris home to start into school tomorrow.  Pa went ot church A.M. and tonight. I've been home all day. Awful warm.

Mon. September 8, 1919
I washed, ironed and made some grape jam. Pa plowed for Ralph. Mayme isn't feeling well, has to come to the Dr. sometimes. I signed for two magazines.

Tues. September 9, 1919
Ethel phoned. Jim got badly hurt sunday night by a fall in Mill. Dottie Miller is there this wk. Jason drove taxi. Pa drove for B. Agent.

Wed. September 10, 1919
Pa went to the fair. I kept Hughie for Rena to go. Jason came and carried him over to Mrs. Abbots. she is moved here. aThis was soliders day at the fair. Raining this A.M. but turned nice. 500 for dinner at hall.

Thurs. September 11, 1919
We both helped a the dining hall. They fed 130 for breakfast, 806 for dinner and about 300 for supper. Turned some away. $195, at lunch counter about $1000. Jason made $22.

Fri. September 12, 1919
We both helped at the dining hall. Had 420 for dinner and about 160 for supper. Athe weather has been fine except the little rain Wed. A.M.

Sat. September 13, 1919
Pa helped pick tomatoes. I canned 5 qts of grape juice for jell making 7 qts and canned 7 qts of picikles. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight. Letter from Nan.

Sun. September 14, 1919
Pa and I drove down to see Jim. He is a little better but is in bad shape- can't use his right leg. We brought little Ralph back with us. Went to Johns a little while.

Mon. September 15, 1919
Pa helped Ralph all day, is about sick tonight. I washed, ironed and canned 8 qts of tomatoes. Clifford came for Ralphie. Mr. Leimgruber came to see if Blanche could board here and go to school.

Tues. September 16, 1919
Pa was out to Ralphs all day. Blanche Leimgruber came to board. It's lovely weather. Louise (Heiser) has started to Normal.

Wed. September 17, 1919
Pa helped R.E. again. I went over town this P.M. Blanche is getting started in school now. She found a good many she knew.

Thurs. September 18, 1919
Pa is still helping R.E. cut corn and get the wheat ground ready. Blanche ate dinner with the Grangers at the hall. I've been sewing and crocheting a little.

Fri. September 19, 1919
Windy and rainy- very disagreeable. Pa helped R.E. this A.M. and went to pick tomatoes this P.M. but t'was too bad. Jason went to Toledo. Bob came for Blanche. Card from Ethel. Jim can't use leg yet.

Sat. September 20, 1919
Wm Eberly brought John Wickham over. Then tonight we went over to Mrs. Sparks and got Sarah. I kept Hughie this P.M. A letter from Hattie, is coming next week.

Sun. September 21, 1919
It has been rainy most all day but quit toward night and we took Wickhams folks to Haskins then stopped at Jasons' ate supper.

Mon. September 22, 1919
Jason got a new car sedan Ch          It's a dandy, traded his old one in. R.E's come up town evey night to the Dr. They picked 1 1/2 tons tomatoes. I washed. Done up some tomatoes and grapes.

Tues. September 23, 1919
Pa helped Ralph today. I ironed and preserved some tomatoes and 2 pints of grapes. Jason's think lots of their car.

Wed. September 24, 1919
Pa went out to Ralphs again. I washed windows and put up curtains etc. in my bedroom and tatted some. Blanche went home tonight.

Thurs. September 25, 1919
It has been nice all day but cold tonight. The boys came in  awhile. Jason was taking them R.E. and M.E. for a ride. Then Jason's came later. I went up town this A.M. Pa worked at Ralphs again today.

Fri. September 26, 1919
Pa helped R.E. They got the wheat in and most of the corn cut. Little Ralph came home with him tonight. Letter from Ethel. She is about all in.

Sat. September 27, 1919
Pa helped me this A.M. Cleaned the rug and put up the stove and fixed and put up a little bed for Ralph. Then we went to Ethels this P.M. They are some better. Jim can get round some with crutches.

Sun. September 28, 1919
Pa went to Church this A.M. and tonight drove round and delivered cards for the church this P.M. Jason went to Toledo. Ralphs came tonight.

Mon. September 29, 1919
Rainy this A.M. I washed hug clothes up this P.M. Pa went to Jasons helped cut corn. R.E. and M.E. came in this P.M. and Jasons tonight. R.E. bought a heifer coming.

Tues. September 30, 1919
They picked tomatoes, a little rainy and bother so didn't get thru. I ironed and tatted quite a lot. Mrs. Loomis came in.

Wed. October 1, 1919
They finished picking tomaotes over $60 . worth this last picking- no more to speak of. A letter from Hattie. She must have the opp. after all, can't come back. Card from Ethel. Jim is better.

Thurs. October 2, 1919
Pa has been about home, went to Mrs. Gorrill's sale with Mr. Wilcox P.M. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver and Gids came over tonight. Jason was in tonight. He's making a feeding flo. I made tomatoe butter and green pickles.

Fri. October 3, 1919
Pa helped Jason make his floor feeding then we started down to Toledo but didn't get farther than Jason, car bothered. Donald came tonight. R.E. and M.E. came in. I forgot his B.D.

Sat. October 4, 1919
We got a telgram this A.M. that Hattie died yesterday. Pa had gone to Ralphs to take Don and little Ralph as we were going to Uncle Charlies so we went this P.M. Don't know particulars. Hope to hear more from there soon.

Sun. October 5, 1919
We came back this evening. Jason brought us on up, Ralph had taken the Reo and gone to Toledo. It rained real hard comeing home.

Mon. October 6, 1919
I don't feel like doing much. Just got some pickles ready to can and put away things.  Jason came and Pa went up to Ralphs. Helped him all day.

Tues. October 7, 1919
I washed and canned 6 qts mixed pickles. Pa helped Ralph. Jason lifted some beets so the Hunkies can begin in morning.

Wed. October 8, 1919
They have been at the beets all day. Clydes came up tonight. Elma Heiser came over this P.M. and we canned some beet relish.

Thurs. October 9, 1919
It rained quite hard this A.M. that bothered them some with beets but it helped the lifting. Ralph came and brought Babe back. They went to Togany.

Fri. October 10, 1919
It rained quite hard but they got off 4 loads of beets and another loaded. George came and brought me a broom for the tomatoes. We took them.

Sat. October 11, 1919
A dark rainy day. I havn't done much. Pa has been home. Jason went to Toledo and settled for the tomatoes. We went over town after supper then kept Hugh tonight. R.E. and M.E. came and brought squash and pumpkins.

Sun. October 12, 1919
I have been home all day. Pa went to church this A.M. and tonight. Ralph came in this P.M. He came to Murr Brown's funeral, Mason. Jim came up to his folks.

Mon. October 13, 1919
I washed and scaled the hen house with hot suds. Kept Hugh this P.M. They went to Rob Wallace's funeral. They hauled beets. Letter from Earl's wife.

Tues. October 14, 1919
Lorena and Babe came up for a ride this P.M. then they and Jason came up and brought Jim tonight. A letter from Earl. Pa and Jason picked tomatoes. 2 tons.

Wed. October 15, 1919
Pa took Jim and little Ralph down to Blanches, went on to Jasons, brought then back and went out to R.E. tonight. Mrs. Wilcox and I went to W.M.A. Mr. Hopper died tonight.

Thurs. October 16, 1919
It has been quite rainy. Pa had come home. Ralph's came in, brought me a chicken and staid to supper and had just gone when Clydes came from Hoppers Jim went home, took little Ralph.

Fri. October 17, 1919
I got Hatties truck packed and wrote to Earls and Chas. Parmenter. Mr. Hopper was buried. Pa went down and helped in the beets.

Sat. October 18, 1919
We took the truck and expressed it, then Pa went on down to work in the beets. The boys hauled 6 loads. Glenn came to Jasons. I kept Hughie tonight. Lorena gave me a nice jell disk.

Sun. October 19, 1919
(Naomi's 64th birthday) We have been alone, till this evening. Ralph and Mayme came in. Pa went to church this A.M. We droved down in the country P.M. Had Ralph's chicken for dinner.

Mon. October 20, 1919
Pa helped and they finished the beets except a ew more to haul. Then he, Blanche and I went down to Clydes to have his teeth fixed. After dinner Carl sent me some chestnuts.

Tues. October 21, 1919
Found it raining this A.M. Was bad all A.M. but Pa went out to R.E. They husked shock this P.M. though Blanche went home last night.

Wed. October 22, 1919
Lorena and her mother came in and I went over town with them. Did some trading, got some yarn, a blue percale, white waist, etc. Pa husked at R.E. Letter from Ethel- they're feeling better.

Thurs. October 23, 1919
Pa and Manson are both husking for Ralph. Blanche went home- no school tomorrow. I got Helens little sweater nearly done. Nice weather. R.E. got hurt. Now is sick.

Fri. October 24, 1919
I took down, curtains in kitchen and dinning room down, cleaned and put them up again. Finished Dixies Cap tonight. Made two crocks kraut. Pa helped R.E.

Sat. October 25, 1919
Pa helped R.E. this A.M. Then we went down to Clydes this evening to stay all night. We took a long drive round town tonight.

Sun. October 26, 1919
We went to church with Clydes this morning. Then we went over to Ethels this P.M. Then home tonight. Rained a little now and then. Ralph came back.

Mon. October 27, 1919
A bad rainy day, quite a thunder storm tonight. Mrs. Brim and kids came tonight. Took Blanche to a show. Jason phoned, sold hogs.

Tues. October 28, 1919
It's some colder. Pa helped R.E. John is over a gang of men now at carpenter work. .75 cts per hour.

Wed. October 29, 1919
I washed this A.M. Mrs. Rex came over this P.M. to talk. Pa has helped Ralph. I got a letter from Aunt Nan.

Thurs. October 30, 1919
Pa was at Ralphs all day. It has been nice and warm but is raining tonight. A letter from Ethel. Jim is working today. Pa went down to church tonight. Jim is working in Johns gang of carpenters.

Fri. October 31, 1919
A big Halo'we'en blowout tonight. There was sure a big parade. John came up with Clydes. They brought Don, and Doris. Glenn and Dorothy came in the car. They brought cream and we all had lunch. Jasons too. It has been a very nice month.

Sat. November 1, 1919
Awful rainy again. Pa went up to Ralph's but had to come home this P.M. Jasons came up tonight and Glenn staid. Will go home with Pa tomorrow.

Sun. November 2, 1919
Pa went to church. They're raising money to clear up the indebtedness of the church building. We went to Clydes P.M. got his tooth treated. Then to Ethels and home 9:30. Jasons went to Johns for dinner.

Mon. November 3, 1919
It has been quite a nice day. I washed and sewed and knit some. Ralph's packed a barrel for Nan. Pa brought it home to ship tomorrow. George is sick.

Tues. November 4, 1919
Pa sent the bbl and went to vote. Then we went over to see George. He is getting better he thinks. Pa is feeling quite bad. Has been in bed all P.M. getting real cold this P.M. and tonight.

Wed. November 5, 1919
Ohio went dry this time. Pa saw Dr. Halleck. He says it's his stomach bothering. Has been in bed all P.M. Ralph came in, got med for his Jersey heifer. She's real bad. Elma H (Heiser) came in tonight.

Thurs. November 6, 1919
Pa is some better. can sit up more comfortably. Jasons came tonight. Ralph lost their registered Jersey heifer. Died this P.M. Distemper.

Fri. November 7, 1919
Jason has a sick horse, Ike. Dr. Bailey came out. Called it indigestion but he is better tonight. I did quite a little sewing.

Sat. November 8, 1919
Pa is a little better but has that pain near his heart. I walked over town, got groceries and a few other things. Dressed a chicken tonight.

Sun. November 9, 1919
We have been alone all day. No one came in at all. Pa is getting better. The boys both called up. Jasons had her folks there. R.E. had a broken spring in Ford.

Mon. November 10, 1919
They stopped running cars in Toledo. It has been rainy and bad. Ralph and Courtland came down this P.M. with a Ford load of vegetables, gave us some, Elma some, and some to George. Jason and Carl came tonight. Brought meat. Jason killed a pig.

Tues. November 11, 1919
I sewed quite a little on my blue percale dress. It was Armistice day and school closed early and Blanche went home with Beulah Brim.

Wed. November 12, 1919
Pa seems better at times. He walked up town this A.M. but was in bed all afternoon. I went over to Deinsts, and she and I called on Mrs. Kidd and Mrs. McClung. They are sick.

Thurs. November 13, 1919
It has turned real cold. Froze quite hard last night and is colder tonight. R.E. just called. They're getting the cellar well filled for winter. Are getting on husking. Letter from Ethel. All are well.

Fri. November 14, 1919
I've put in quite a busy day sewing- 3 little middy waists for Ralph and finished my house dress. Pa is getting better I think. Rena ran in a minute. They can't use their phone.

Sat. November 15, 1919
Frosty and cold this A.M. but got real nice later. I've sewed quite steady. Have done a good weeks work. John came down. Ralphs and Jasons came in tonight.

Sun. November 16, 1919
Pa and John drove up to Ralphs this A.M. This P.M. Clydes and Mr and Mrs Jones came down, then out to Ralphs. John went down home with Ralph and Mayme tonight.

Mon. November 17, 1919
Its been a lovely day. I washed. Pa is feeling quite good today. Jason phoned tonight. He had got their beet check, over $740.00.

Tues. November 18, 1919
I baked some, ironed some and washed some windows. Pa took the Reo oer to get batteries charged. rena brought the beet-check and Pa went to the bank with her. Letter from Nan. She is feeling quite good now.

Wed. November 19, 1919
It has been quite nice this P.M. We went over town. Did some tading. I got me a black crepe de cene waist. The goods for one and shoes for little Ralph. Pa is feeling pretty good.

Thurs. November 20, 1919
I've sewed some. Made 2 pr. outing dreawers. It has been real nice. Pa is feeling quite good but afraid to begin at husking yet.

Frri. November 21, 1919
I baked bread first since we moved here, baked pumpkin pies too. Pa went down town, think they can hve car by tomorrow. Got curtains for car fixed to. Class meeting at Raders.

Sat. November 22, 1919
A little rainy this A.M. but it turned out quite nice. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight, brought the potatoes. Pa got car tonight. Manson came for dinner. Letter from Ethel.

Sun. November 23, 1919
We went to S.S. and church A.M. Then drove out to Ralphs P.M. It rained a little, the first I've seen their grand new barn and corn barn. They're great.

Mon. November 24, 1919
It has been a lovely day. I wshed and cleaned quite a little and knit on a sweater. Pa went to Jason this A.M. and to Ralphs this P.M. Tried husking. Ralph has a new hand. Lorena's cousin is out.

Tues. November 25, 1919
Rainy again this A.M. till about 8 o'clock. I've been quite busy. Baked bread and other things. Finished a sweater and am other well along. Jason and Babe came in tonight. Letter from Nan.

Wed. November 26, 1919
Cold and dark. Threatened storm all day. I've been very busy, ironed and made little Ralph a pair of pants and usual work. Blanche went home tonight. No more school this wk.

Thurs. November 27, 1919
We went to Clydes for thanksgiving dinner. Dottie stid to Ethels last night and came over too. Clyde brought her then took her to train tonight and me to Ethels. pa went home.

Fri. November 28, 1919
It has been a bad rainy day. Glenn was sick so didn't go to work. John and Jim worked at inside work. It was quite snowy this A.M.

Sat. November 29, 1919
Another bad day but Glenn worked. Is feeling better. Jim and John worked till noon, John went to Luckey. One of the worst windsstorms about 4 o'clock. Pa and Jason got their sugar from the factory.

Sun. November 30, 1919
Pa and Jason came after us- Ralph and me. Oh! the wind did an awful lot of damage, the telephone and trolley wires are all down. Our trees are nearly all down in the orchard. Harves and Dans buildings are damaged.

Memoranda 1919 Sat November 19
The worst Hurricane this part of the Country has ever known.

Mon. December 1, 1919
Pa has been helping Jason to clear up the effects of the storm. I have baked some and had some other extra work. Jim made me a nice little stand for plants. got them on it.

Tues. December 2, 1919
Pa has been helping Jason what he could stand, plays out easy, he is nearly through husking. It's been cold all day. I washed.

Wed. December 3, 1919
Ralph and Mayme came down. He went on to Tontogany and brought his car back. They took us over town and back. I got some yarn. Mayme cut my waist. Its pretty cold.

Thurs. December 4, 1919
It is moderating some today. Rena came up and got Pa to go and take Jasons place helping Harve roof his barn. Jason helped shred.

Fri. December 5, 1919
Jason expected to shred but they didn't come. Pa went out but put in the time at other work. Jason and Carl helped Fred Weihl this P.M. Weather is nice. Letter from Ethel- not feeling good.

Sat. December 6, 1919
Snow this A.M. and rain P.M. Pa went down to Jasons this A.M. but they hadn't got machine fixed. I've finished a cap and begun another.

Sun. December 7, 1919
It was rather bad this morning but we went to church. Ralph and Mayme, Carl, Courtland and Albert all came in tonight, took Ralph home.

Mon. December 8, 1919
It has been very icy and bad day. Blanche didn't comne back. Rena ran in and said she was sick with a sore throat and cold.

Tues. December 9, 1919
Rather disagreeable, rained some. Ralph and Cortland went to Porters sale, stopped on way back. Jason and crl came in too. Mrs. Wilcox and Mrs. Roberts came.

Wed. December 10, 1919
It is real cold, down to zero early this A.M. Blanche came back today, brought some fresh meat. I've been busy on Glenn's sweater.

Thurs. December 11, 1919
It's some warmer but so icy we have to walk in the street. Pa and I walked over town, took back yarn and got Glenn's sweater done. Another 1/2 done. Jason brought Carl to take train home. (note to self: maybe I don't know who this Carl is. train to another part of Wood co... maybe)

Fri. December 12, 1919
Pa and I went out to Ralphs this P.M. Mayme helped me on my waist. Staid to supper, saw the man climb up the wall of the Milikin Hotel.

Sat. December 13, 1919
It was colder this A.M. Pa went down to help Jasons shred but the broke down P.M. I kept Hugh, Did usual work and worked at waist.

Sun. December 14, 1919
It was quite cold this A.M. but we walked over to churchbut Ralphs came along and brought us home then after dinner., went and sat for our picture. Jasons came up. Had Hughie set for his.

Mon. December 15, 1919
It has been real cold and gas weak till they fixed one of the burners in heater. Rena brought Hugie and took Pa out to help shred and again broke down.

Tues. December 16, 1919
Pa went out again but they didn't come at all, so he helped with other work. I baked cookies and pie and not much this P.M. Mrs. Dienst came in. Letter from Grace. John is over measles and Helen has it. Mrs. Roberts brought yarn for sweater.

Wed. December 17, 1919
Cold. Pa went down but couldn't do much. They shredded this A.M. and quit, will go back tomorrow. Have Hughie yet. Got our proofs but I don't like them.

Thurs. December 18, 1919
Jasons finally got through shredding. They came up for Hughie and brought Pa in. He was pretty tired. Jason worked awful hard all day to get thru. It has snowed some. Letter from Ethel. All well.

Fri. December 19, 1919
It has been quite nice. Pa laid down this P.M. His back bother him. Rena ran in this P.M. and Ralphs this evening. They were going to Toledo. He to Lodge. She to Ethels.

Sat. December 20, 1919
P felt pretty bad this A.M. with his back but we went over town this P.M. did some Xmas shopping. We kept Hugh tonight.

Sun. December 21, 1919
We went with Jasons down to Toledo, they to Harry's to get her mnother and we to Clydes and they took us to Ethels. Dottie was there. Ralph and Mayme came tonight.

Mon. December 22, 1919
It has been a nice winter day. Pa and I walked over to Harrards to see Emma Parmenter, but she had gone back. Went to Wilcox tonight. Been knitting busy.

Tues. December 23, 1919
Ethel phone that Hazel had a 9 1/2 lb. boy born ithis P.M. Jasons came up to tshop and Blanche came with them. (I feel pretty bad tonight).

Wed. December 24, 1919
I was real sick last night and don't feel like doing much today but knit. Tonsilitis I guess, am better tonight.

Thurs. December 25, 1919
A very nice Christmas. We went to Ralphs for dinner. Then we went with them down to Ethels. Clydes folks came over awhile. We were remembered nicely. Doris went to Ralphs. Dorothy and Ralph came with us.

Fri. December 26, 1919
It has been quite nice. Jason came up ate dinner with us, had chicken. He and Pa went up to Ralphs this P.M. Rena was at her mother's. Brought us both slipper, Pa and me. Letter from Ruby.

Sat. December 27, 1919
I have done usual work and knit making a sweater for Aunt Nan's little Grandson. Ralph came in tonight and Doris. We had Hughie all P.M. They got him tonight

Sun. December 28, 1919
It has been nice all day 20 above. Glenn and Don came up this A.M. Wnet out to Ralphs. Ralph and Mayme came in tonight. Jasons went to Clydes.

Mon. December 29, 1919
We did a large washing, Pa and I. It went to storming this P.M. but they were dry enough to bring in. Ralph and Albert brought boys down tonight. Little Ralphs cold is quite tight.

Tues. December 30, 1919
It has been very nice all day. Pa took the boys down to Ewings. I thot the others could ride down too and see Grandma awhile but he left ehm all day and Ralph is sick tonight.

Wed. December 31, 1919
Just one more little entry in my little book which covers 5 years and it seems so long I wondered if I'd ever fill it. We will all meet at Johns tomorrow. Ralph and Mayme have just been here.



Note: Odds are that there are a few bad links, mistakes, etc, here. Please let me know if you catch any, or if you would like to see some additional links, let me know.   I've had confusion about Si or Cy or Roy Johnson mentioned in October of 1916. After more research, I think Roy (Leroy) is Cy and Angelina Johnson's son. I don't know what became of Roy though and there is no link to him on findagrave. If you know, let me know.  In 1918 Naomi started to mention Chester who was a person that worked with Jason. I don't yet know if this is Chester Austin, Chester DeSelm or Chester Hanna.

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