Naomi's Diaries

Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1920 Diary ©

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

Naomi DeSelms Cox born in Ohio October 19, 1855.  She is 64 years old as 1920 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 neighboring acreage, and Pa worked on the farm frequently.

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 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, LeGalleyThomas,  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:

Ethel  (living in Toledo with husband Jim Ewing; their children: Hazel the oldest grandchild, Glenn, Donald, DorothyDoris and  Ralph
(Jim's parents- Mr and Mrs Wesley Ewing, lived very near Naomi and John Cox),
On Feb 1 1919 Hazel Ewing married Harold Shearer and  on 23 Dec 1919 their son Albert was born, the first great grandchild.
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 (aka M.E. in the diary)  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.  

Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1920 Diary ©  


Thurs. January 1, 1920
 I must make a start in my new Diary, a present from Clyde and Grace. We ate New Years dinner at John and Anna's  (in Toledo). The whole family except Ethel and Jim, and Hazel- her babe was too young. We've been remembered niely by them all. A lovely pocketbook from John and Pa a tie and one from Clydes children, a shirt from Clydes, etc.

Fri. January 2, 1920
Real cold all day- only 5 above Zero tonight. We are all taking cold only little Ralph and he is getting better. Jason ws up, says Hughie is still feeling badly. He was nearly sick yesterday. They went hone early. He, Jason, is having troubel with the water pipes.

Sat. January 3, 1920
It has been very cold all day but is moderating some tonight- up to 12 above Z. Pa and I both have quite bad colds. He has been in bed a good deal today. Ralph phoned their gas is weak. The census taker came.

Sun. January 4, 1920
We are both sick with our cold today. I was awful sick this A.M. had to stay in bed till afternoon. He has done all the wrok. He laid down after I felt able to get up.

Mon. January 5, 1920
Pa went over and saw Dr. Powell (the U.B. preacher). We are both feeling pretty bad. Blanche (boards with them and goes to school in Bowling Green) came back this noon but I can manage with the meals all right. There was an awful explosion in Toledo. A big storage building.

Tues. January 6, 1920
Now I have to come back and fill in a lot of entries from memory as I have been too sick to keep it up. I had to give up and go to bed this P.M. and had the Dr. He says its Bronchitis but very near pneumonia. I had to send Blanche away.

Wed. January 7, 1920
The Dr. came again and Ralph and Mayme. She is taking care of me. Jason came up tonight- just heard it from Leimgrubers. We can't get them over the phone. Pa is feeling very badly wih his cold.

Thurs. January 8, 1920
The Dr. pronounced me better but Pa had to go to bed; he is quite bad. I am much better so had to take the room upstairs tonight so he could have better care.

Fri. January 9, 1920
Pa has the pneumonia the Dr. says. (*she crosses "the pneumonia the Dr. says." out and writes:) No he hasn't said its pneumonia yet. I have been upstairs all day but hope I can get down tomorrow some, am feeling pretty badly tho. Mayme is with us most of the time.

Sat. January 10, 1920
I dressd and came down about noon. Dr. thought it would be all right to sit up some. Jason came and staid while Mayme went to the dentist this P.M. John came tonight.

Sun. January 11, 1920
Pa got to feeling worse last night and my stomach and bowels are making me lots of trouble. Rena, Jason and John are here so Ralphs staid at home. They are beginning to think a nurse is needed. Clyde and Grace came awhile. Johnny staid again.

Mon. January 12, 1920
The Dr. brought a nurse this P.M. Miss Curtain for a few days. Pa is very sick and we both have to be dieted and he kept pretty quiet. Ralphs came again tonight and staid. One of the boys stays every night. Clyde came again tonight. The Dr. says now Pa has the typical pneumonia. Uncle Tom Cox came tonight. R.E. took him to the Hotel as we're full.

Tues. January 13, 1920
The Dr. and Nurse fixed a place inside the parlor on the couch so I can be downstairs daytimes and go up again to sleep at night. Jasons have been here and he will stay tonight. She stays at he mothers with Hughie.

Wed. January 14, 1920
The nurse got word she was needed where she had promised. Clyde and Grace came this P.M. and staid tonight, while they were here we got word Ethels little boy was born this A.M.      R.E. came in tonight. Brought some clothes but didn't stay as Clyde was going to.

Thurs. January 15, 1920
The Dr. pronounced Pa in a very weak condition; his heart muscles gave weakened and he had to be very quiet for some days. Clydes took little Ralph home with them this A.M. We got Mrs. Winton to take Nurse's place. Jasons came. Elza's Sale.

Fri. January 16, 1920
The Dr. was very much encouraged with Pa  this morning. Charlie and Manson came today just for a little while. It is awful stormy and snowing. Ralph is sick with a cold so he has to stay in.

Sat. January 17, 1920
Pa is doing very nicely the Dr. did not have to call today, but Jason went to his office. John and Anna came down tonight and he staid with Pa. The snow is so deep they can hardly get around.

Sun. January 18, 1920
Clydes folks came today and brought the kiddies and little Ralph but took him back again. I'd like to keep him so. It is dandy of them when they have their own two but Ethel will soon be so he an go home. Johns went with Clydes tonight. Its quite cold tonight.

Mon. January 19, 1920
It is very wintry- lots of snow. Jason was in tonight and says they've had to clear the roads down there. Ralphs came in the Ford this P.M. Said they could hardly get thru. I've been up a good deal and Pa is getting better. Mr. Bandeen came.

Tues. January 20, 1920
A dark disagreeable day- sleeted or rained a little. Dr. came in; says Pa can begin to sit up a little at a time. Rev. Powell called. Lydia and Mrs Stewart called. Jasons came in with Hughie. A letter from Ethel, they are doing fine. The trained nurse called to see us this P.M.

Wed. January 21, 1920
Clydes folks  came up and brought Effie Fales and husband this P.M. They two staid but Clydes went home. R.E. and Mayme came down this P.M. Mr. Reider came in tonight. We are getting on. Mrs. Winton does everything and is fine. Clyde says to keep her a few days longer but I ought to let her go but I'm weak to do everything.

Thurs. January 22, 1920
Ralph came down and took Effie and Lewis out to their house for dinner. Then this evening, they took them over to Mansons for the evening. It keeps so cold and bad. Pa has sat up quite a bit today.

Fri. January 23, 1920
Real cold again this A.M. 1 below Zero, sleeting P.M. Ralph and Mayme came over, staid to dinner. He fixed the burner. It got to acting up again. Pa is doing nicely sitting up more each day.

Sat. January 24, 1920
It is awfully cold again tonight. Johnny came down again. Ralph brought Mayme to the dentist and he came on over awhile. Jason came up a little while. Both had to come with the sleds. 32 machines got stuck in Knauses field.

Sun. January 25, 1920
Johnny came down last night and back tonight. Clyde phoned but gave up coming when he found the raod was so bad and its so cold. Jasons phoned from Harry's. Mrs. Winton went home tonight and we're going to get along alone now.

Mon. January 26, 1920
It has been quite nice all day- about 30 above but was 1 below early this A.M. We are getting along real well alone. Mr. Snyder tends the chickens. Mrs. Wilcox was up this P.M. Ralph phoned, says he is going to haul corn. A letter from Nan. I answered it and two others.

Tues. January 27, 1920
It has been quite nice again today- 35 and thawing some. Ralph is hauling corn- gets $2.00 at the elevator. $2.10 in car. Jasons were in awhile this P.M. Pa is feeling quite good, sits up a good deal. Dora Houskeeper was married. Elma Heiser is pretty bad.

Wed. January 28, 1920
Jason brought Hughie up to Grandma Abbotts this A.M. and said Rena was sick. It has been nice but a little colder. I went out today for the first. Pa is feeling quite good. A letter from Ethel- they are getting along.

Thurs. January 29, 1920
Jason phoned this A.M. He was up town for a nurse for Dans. They're sick and Leimgrubers, but Lorena is feeling better. He left Hughie with her mother. Another nice day. Gid Thomas was over. Quite a lot of flu around.

Fri. January 30, 1920
It has been a quiet day. No one in at all, Pa has been up most all day. Laid down a few hours this P.M. Quite nice today but getting windy tonight.

Sat. January 31, 1920
It has been an awful cold day 4 below this A.M. but got to 6 above. Ralph came in awhile. Got medicine for Mayme. She is down with a cold and Jason too has sore thoat. Hazel and Harold came tonight, then on to his Grandpa's.

Memoranda 1920
We've had a vey steady cold Jan. and we've both been sick nearly all the time. Are better but Pa hasn't been out doors yet.

Sun. February 1, 1920
Warmer and quite nice today. We've been alone all day, only Mrs. Shanower called this afternoon. I've read a good deal. Phoned to Ralphs and Mayme is feeling real bad.

Mon. February 2, 1920
It has been a very nice bright day. the ground hog could see his shadow if he cared to come out. Jason was up and worked awful hard to get the cistern pipes thawed, then found it was the pump after all. Mayme is feeling awful bad. R.E. sold his 4 hogs at 15 cts.

Tues. February 3, 1920
It has been some colder and cloudy. We are feeling pretty good and Mayme is lots better again. Ralph is hauling corn. There is lots of flu and pneumonia now.

Wed. February 4, 1920
Rather cold agin, along in 20 above. Ralph and Mayme were in this eve. She was at the dentist. Ralph is feeling awful bad tonight- chilly and fever coming, they'll stop at the Dr. Jason phoned. Their plow is fixed. Jason is hauling corn now.

Thurs. February 5, 1920
The plumber finally got our pump in this afternoon. Been out since Mon. I've been melting a little snow. Ralph was real sick all night and been in bed most all day. Albert is sick too. Letter from Ethel. She has been sick. Jim is about sick-coughs awful. Claud Mullins died with pneumonia. 16 yr old.

Fri. February 6, 1920
Jason got word from Clyde that John had got hurt. Don't know how bad yet. Had to have an Exray taken. It wasn't finished. Ralph is better. Pa went outdoors for the first to the henhouse. I washed quite a lot for the first. Hung upstairs. Mrs. Russell came.

Sat. February 7, 1920
A letter from Charlie's. They're all sick but him. Manson is quite sick. It has been quite nice again today and Pa has tended the chickens and we even killed and dressed one. Jason came in tonight. It awful tire hauled 2 loads corn.

Sun. February 8, 1920
Harve Everetts sister (Ida May Everett) was buried. Jason had to do some running round, came and got the preacher Rodgers, when he brought him back, took us out home to supper and brought us back for a nice ride. Ralphs are feeling better. Elzas new boy was born.

Mon. February 9, 1920
It is warmer a little. Snowed some and a little rainy tonight. Pa took a walk round the square this P.M. Jason came in a few minutes.

Tues. February 10, 1920
Pa went up town A.M. for the first and carried quite a few things back. He had to pay the gas and phone bills, but the boys were both here this P.M. Could have taken him. I did quite a little wash. We got 3 eggs- the fist. A letter from Aunt Nan.

Wed. February 11, 1920
It has been quite nice- a little cooler though. Pa walked up town again this A.M. Jason's were in, left Hughie awhile. Mr. Wilcox came up. Mrs. Lydia Thomas was in awhile too. I did quite an ironing.

Thurs. February 12, 1920
Ralph and Mayme came up. Were here for dinner. She was at the dentist and he went to Jasons and both got here just in time for dinner. Cloudy looks like snow. I got at my crazy quilt and did quite a good deal.

Fri. February 13, 1920
Ralph came down and took us out there for the day. The weather was nice, they had a dandy dinner. Got an early supper and both brought us back. Got a letter from Ethel and Anna. Johns arm was broke but he gets full pay by overseeing the men. Ethel is better but Ralph has been sick.

Sat. February 14, 1920
Jason was in this P.M. and Pa went back up town with him. It is getting colder. We are going to Toledo with Jasons tomorrow. Lorena brought up a chicken yesterday and I've got it ready. I went over to see Elma Heiser. She's been sick a long time.

Sun. February 15, 1920
It was down to Zero this morning so had to give up going to Toledo, so Jasons came up here and ate dinner with us. It's down close to Zero again tonight and the gas rather weak.

Mon. February 16, 1920
It was down to Zero again this A.M. but warmed up some. Got as high as 17. It's windy tonight. Jason phoned, he'd got the check for the bonus money $397. He is hauling corn to the Ridge this P.M. Ralph phoned.

Tues. February 17, 1920
Ralph came up to the Jersey Club. He joined it. He came over a while. Jason phoned tonight. He hauled 2 big loads to Sugar Ridge. It is quite a bit warmer today. I washed a little and baked cookies this A.M. Worked at quilt P.M.

Wed. February 18, 1920
Blanche Leimgruber came back today. She is glad to get back, has been pretty sick. Jason had Harry LeGalley help haul oats. Lorena came in, brought the check. says Lettie has Bronchial-Pneumonia. Mrs. Harry Goodenough died.

Thurs. February 19, 1920
It still keeps rather cold. Sun shone most all day and thaws a little though. Pa went down town this P.M. Jason phoned tonight. Wants to try Toledo again sun. Got a letter from Nan.

Fri. February 20, 1920
Jason came up and brought Hughie. Left him while he did his running around, settled for his car and everything. Brought another chicken to take Sun. R.E. is hauling corn again for $1.95. The weather is nice, thaws some each day. I'm trying a new kind of tatting cap for Hazels baby.

Sat. February 21, 1920
It has been nice, thawed quite a bit. We got a letter from Ethel. She has rheumatism. they'll look for us tomorrow sure if its fit. Pa was down town quite a while this P.M.

Sun. February 22, 1920
Jasons took us down to Ethels. Ralphs came in about dinner time, then Clydes and Johns came in this P.M. so we had a little Reunion the whole family except Hazel's and Johns children. The new baby is fine.

Mon. February 23, 1920
I felt rather tired last night and have been all day. Blanche came back and I have just done usual work, and tatted some, etc, etc. There was about 2 inches of snow this A.M. Glad yesterday was so nice.

Tues. February 24, 1920
Jasons butchered today. Lorena and Florence LeGalley brought our meat up 1/2 of a pig. Pa was over to Will Eberly's. We had to get it in alone. She left Hughie as they want to make sausage tonight.

Wed. February 25, 1920
Mr. Fetterman came this morning and staid to dinner. I've felt real bad all day. Lorena and her mother came this P.M. and got Hughie. I got real chilly tonight. Am about sick.

Thurs. February 26, 1920
I was sick all night but felt better this A.M. and helped Pa get dinner but began to chill again tonight and had to lie down and Pa phoned and had Powell come. He calls it indigestion.  (hmmm. I thought Powell was the preacher... is a Dr Preacher??)

Fri. February 27, 1920
I got up about 10 o'clock, dressed and have lain on the couch all day most and taken medicine. Am feeling better, only tired, tonight. Jason came and brought Pa some money and he Pa went over and cleared up the debt. Ralph is sick again. Blanche has staid all throu it. Pa cooked. She baked a cake tonight.

Sat. February 28, 1920
It has been pretty cold all day. It don't thaw at all any more. R.E. is better. They were in tonight, he went to the Dr.    Jason was up, he was finishing his lard. I am feeling better. Letter from Ethel. She's better. Jim got a raise of .05.

Sun. February 29, 1920
It has been quite nice. Clydes came up to Jasons then they all came up here in the evening. Later on Ralphs came in. Jim and Glenn came with Clydes. Pa went to church this A.M. - first since Xmas.

Mon. March 1, 1920
March came in like a lamb I guess though it is a little cold 30 tonight. Got as high as 36. We sold 3 1/2 doz. eggs at .50 per doz. I am feeling quite good. We washed quite a lot. Mrs. Kidd came in this P.M.

Tues. March 2, 1920
It thawed quite a bit- got up above 40. We tried out our little bit of lard a gal. Pa went down town and I went to Mrs. Spencers this P.M. the first I've been out any. There's an old fashions "Belling"* tonight near Plain C. shooting dynamite.

*An old fashion belling is when all of the friends and
family go to the newlyweds home and bang on pans, blow
horns or do anything that makes a lot of noise. This
continues until the newlyweds come out with a treat
for the gang. This is the mild gentle form of belling
and most common.

Wed. March 3, 1920
It has been a lovely day. Has thawed lots. Pa has trimmed the grapes. Was down to Reiders awhile. Lorena came and took him over and got the batteries for the machine. They've been stored all winter.

Thurs. March 4, 1920
Pa went over to Haskins to Farmers Meeting. Jason finished hauling our corn. It came to $489. It has been rainy and bad all day, colder tonight and windy.

Fri. March 5, 1920
It has been real cold all day, freezing right along- it's 16 tonight and blowing. Mr. Williamson died and Tom Armitage. Pa went down and paid the Dr., phone, and gas bills. Ethels birthday. R.E. and M.E. went to Toledo today.

Sat. March 6, 1920
It is awful cold- down to 16. Jason was in, brought Hughie while they did their trading. He is going to Toledo with the lodge tonight. He sold his colt, Ike, to Smiths. R.E. called up. A letter from Ethel. All are well.

Sun. March 7, 1920
An awful cold day, Pa went to church but came home nearly froze- am afraid he has taken some cold. Mr. Williamson was buried. Ralphs came here for dinner then he went over as the Masons conducted the funeral, they Ralphs drove down to Jasons.

Mon. March 8, 1920
It has been awful windy all day but is a little warmer tonight about 30 above. I have tatted pretty steady on a little bonnet or Hazels baby. I sent off 3 letters, one to Ethel, Nan, and Parmenters.

Tues. March 9, 1920
It is warming up quite a bit. Pa took me over town and I did a little trading this A.M. then Mrs. Bense came this afternoon and we took her over home after supper. Jasons got their 100 chicks.

Wed. March 10, 1920
Pa went down to Toledo, Clyde is going to see about his teeth. It's quite warm 46 tonight. Mrs. Reider was here this P.M. I finished the little bonnet, but lining.

Thurs. March 11, 1920
Pa didn't get back tonight. It has been rather cloudy and rainy looking, warmer. I went over and talked with Elma awhile then over to Mrs. Kidds awhile. R.E. called he was up and got a Jersey heifer or will take it home tomorrow. Mrs. Reiders father got killed by train.

Fri. March 12, 1920
It rained some last night and had thawed so the water has settled away now it has turned colder and is freezing tonight. It's 28 and was 50 last night. Pa got home tonight. Grace is feeling quite bad and the children has been sick. Blanche thinks she has the mumps.

Sat. March 13, 1920
We did a large washing but hung them up stairs as it is snowing quite a bit about 2 inches. Manson came down here for dinner, has been helping Elza's get moved. Ralph was in this P.M. Pa got his Dividend check of $3. from Haskins.

Sun. March 14, 1920
Pa drove over to Church and I went for the first time since I was sick. He went tonight and Mr. Wilcox I went that far and staid with her.

Mon. March 15, 1920
It has been quite warm but windy and is raining tonight. Pa has been down to Jasons all day. He finished up his husking with his new tractor and Harves shredder. He and Pa hauled a load of corn to Togany. He is tired tonight.

Tues. March 16, 1920
It rained hard last night so Jason commenced to plow. Too wet to shred for Harve. Pa has been busy round home all day, went to Church tonight. I've been making waists for Ethel, will go down there tomorrow if it's good weather.

Wed. March 17, 1920    Toledo
I came down to Ethels. Pa brought me in the car and staid to dinner. She went over town after school and took Dorothy to get new shoes. Johnny came in from his work. Baby is awful fussy in afternoon.

Thurs. March 18, 1920
We finished her white waists and they look nice. Clydes drove over tonight. We were going to see Johns this P.M. but couldn't get them over the phone so thot they wer'n't there. Very windy and dark an cloudy.

Fri. March 19, 1920
I called Pa an found I ould stay till Sun. just as well, so we went to Johns this P.M. I staid to supper, but Ethel came home then Clydes drove over and took me home. It got to snowing hard tonight. T.G. Wright died at Toledo Hospital.

Sat. March 20, 1920
I staid to Clydes all day and they took me back to Ethels tonight. They have a colored woman come two days each week to work. Snow was quite deep this morning but is gone tonight. John loves to play checkers. He's fine at it.

Sun. March 21, 1920
Pa came down with Jason. They went to Harry's. (Lorena's bro. Henry L. Abbot who lives in Toledo with wife Pearl and daughter Ogreta) He and I went to John for dinner. Then we went home with Jason, then on home in our machine. We brought little Ralph back. It has been a lovely day. Spring has begun I guess. Old Mr. Wallace died.

Mon. March 22, 1920
Another lovely day. Pa went down to Jasons to work at clearing and burning up the trees that blew down in that awful storm last fall. He is awful tired tonight. Ralph and Mayme came in this P.M. Blanche didn't come.

Tues. March 23, 1920
I did a large washing alone. Pa went down to Jasons again. Then this P.M. I went over town after I rested, and got something for my cold. It has been a lovely day again. There was a Rexall sale and its good stuff all right.

Wed. March 24, 1920
Blanche cam back this morning. It has been awful nice and warm 70. I ironed some, baked pumpkin pie and drop cookies. Pa got his foot hurt helping Jason with the blow. A girl came to see Blanche tonight- Lucile Holly.

Thurs. March 25, 1920
It has been quite warm and rainy looking. Mrs. Eberly came over this afternoon. I got a letter from Nan and she sent me some of Dotties letters, after a visit to Uncle Toms. Pa came home into get clover-seed tonight. Had to pay $37 for enough for $14 acres.

Fri. March 26, 1920
Athere was an awful windstorm last night or about 3 this A.M. Did quite a lot of damage to telephone poles and then rained, and has been cold and disagreeable and rainy today. Pa went down to Jasons though worked inside some. R.E. phoned tonight.

Sat. March 27, 1920
It was rather cold this forenoon but got quite pleasant this P.M. We drove out to Ralphs- got some parsnips, beand and some horse-radish. Had to stay for supper. Glenn came up tonight. Jason plowed all day. R.E. filled in tile-dtich and Clifford plowed.

Sun. March 28, 1920
It has been quite warm but windy all day then tonight there was a hard thunderstorm, just about church time. Pa didn't go but went this A.M. Ralphs went too this morning, stopped here. Glenn went to Jasons.

Mon. March 29, 1920
the storm last night turned out to be one of the worst tornadoes N. Western Ohio has know, crushed barns, unroofed houses and ruined many entirely, our street was unhurt. No school till windows put in. No telephone. The roof was blow across street.

Tues. March 30, 1920
Pa and Jason went to Napoleon to get repairs for the windmill. It went to pieces in the storm. I took a long walk round town with Mrs. Rodgers, an Aunt staying at Heisers, to see the awful ruin the tornato did. Letter from E. She can come Wed.

Wed. March 30, 1920
Pa went down to Jasons this A.M. and helped get the pump or windmill fixed then went after Ethel about 3-30 but the car balked and they had so much bother they didn't get here til 11 tonight. I got a letter from Helen. (Helen Hamman- Hattie's daughter)

1920 Memorandum
Sun. night Mar. 28 a most terrible tornado swept through the county.

Thurs. April 1, 1920
Pa was at Jasons making fence. Don went down with him. He and Glenn went to Ewings. Ethel and kiddies went to Raymonds for supper tonight. We've been sewing. Blanche went home tonight. No school tomorrow. Pa went to church tonight. R.E. came in awhile.

Fri. April 2, 1920
It has been just awful windy and rather cold. Ethel went with Pa down to ewings then jason went and took them over there this P.M. Then up here tonight in his closed car. Baby has been rather fussy all day.

Sat. April 3, 1920
Pa has been down to Jasons all day. Jim came tonight. Ralph and Mayme came up and took them home with them but I kept the 3 little ones. Don went to the Grange social with Esten (Cole, Lester and Mabel's son born in 1907) then with them.

Sun. April 4, 1920
It has been an awful day. Ralphs brought Jim and Ethel back then on home. Carl staid at Jasons all night. They went to Ralphs. He and the 2 boys started for Toledo by Pemberville, came back and Jason took them.

Mon. April 5, 1920
Cold and bad. Snowed quite a bit this A.M. They couldn't work. Both the boys were up to the mill. Pa staid home. No school so we were along, only Ralph came in awhile. I'm finishing some insertion for curtains.

Tues. April 6, 1920
It has been another bad day. Pa went down to Jasons, burned some brush and they fixed the top of the machine. Too bad to work much in the field. Ralph came in again. Came to mill again.

Wed. April 7, 1920
It has been windy and cold all day, spit snow quite a good deal. Pa went to Jasons and they worked in the orchard clearing out and burning brush. 28 (degrees) tonight.

Thurs. April 8, 1920
Another cold windy day. I went up town with Pa this morning when he went to Jasons, and got my curtain material and wall paper for upstairs bedrrom and a gingham dress. A card from Nettie says they having awful windstorms out there too.

Fri. April 9, 1920
Some better but still cold and disagreeable. Pa is still fixing fences and working in the orchard. He says its awful to clear up. They're clearning the upper end for corn. The trees blew down. Blanche was going on the car but hadn't got home and folks came for her.

Sat. April 10, 1920
It has been rather nice today, but rather cold yet 38 tonight. I walked up town this P.M. signed up a card at the Library for a year again. Have got one of Egglestons  reading now "Roxy". Mrs. Weter (Weider) was in P.M.

Sun. April 11, 1920
We went to church and S.S. this A.M. then drove out to Ralphs a little while then back to Rudolph to Mansons awhile. Elza's were there. Then Pa went to church tonight.

Mon. April 12, 1920
It was raining this morning so Pa didn't go away. Then this afternoon it turned to snowing awful hard till it was 4 to 6 inches deep. Harding made a speech up town P.M. Pa heard him. Rena's birthday.

Tues. April 13, 1920
It was so bad Pa didn't go to Jasons again so we got at papering the small bedroom upstairs. Pa had to go get another roll or we would have got through. We got too tired to finish. Blanche went home.

Wed. April 14, 1920
We finished the room and got things put back to place. Then this afternoon Pa went to help Jason move his water-tank and some other work. The room looks real nice, quite light. Will Eberly came in P.M.

Thurs. April 15, 1920
I had to wash a large washing and it turned a bad rainy day. Dried most of them in the house. Pa went to Jasons all day. Blanche went to Pomona Grange.

Fri. April 16, 1920
it has rained some all day but not real hard all the time, rained all night. Pa has been home all day, helped me some- put down carpet and hung cuurtains in our room, cleaned the cellar and boiled brine on meat. I ironed.

Sat. April 17, 1920
It has been quite nice today. Jason and Pa went up to Ralphs, got some seed-corn. I went down town this P.M. Changed books, got "The Indian Drum".  A letter from Ethel and one from Ruby. Beulah and Ray Cook have come up to Toledo.

Sun. April 18, 1920
We went to Church and found R.E., Mayme, and Courtland. They took us out home with them, then back and all went to Church; heard Miss Blinn, she was great, I was so glad I got to hear her.

Mon. April 19, 1920
I commenced washing and it turned rainy so had to dry in the house. Pa went to Jasons. Jason is about sick. Blanche didn't come till tonight. A letter from Grace and Clyde has been sick with Tonsilitis.

Tues. April 20, 1920
There was an awful hard thunderstorm early this A.M. at 7 it was dark enough for a light. It rained and hailed awful hard. Jason was in this P.M. Says its awful wet out there. He is feeling better.

Wed. April 21, 1920
It has been quite nice today. Jason came up to the Garage and went over his car and helped do it himself, came down awhile. Blanche went home tonight ans we went to the Reception at the church. A dandy night.

Thurs. April 22, 1920
Jason came up to haul away rubbish for Frank Russell, came up here for dinner. It rained again awful hard this P.M. a real thunder-storm, he left his team at the livery barn and finish tomorrow. I was sick this A.M.

Fri. April 23, 1920
Jason came up and finished his job at Russells and plowed our garden and Snyders. It rained again its awful discouraging about getting  in the oats. Jason took some of Mrs. Abbotts things home. She sold her place.

Sat. April 24, 1920
Pa and I went down to Clydes this A.M. Then after dinner, Grace and Helen went with us to Ethels and Pa took her back. After supper we went over to Johns then home. Glenn came up with us to he his Grandma Ewing.

Sun. April 25, 1920
They started out on the Inter-Church movement. Pa went with his Captain Mr. Reider. But didn't find many at home. Ralphs were up to church and came over awhile. I havn't felt very good today. We went to church and S.S. R.E. and Jason each signed $10. for the church drive.

Mon. April 26, 1920
Pa went down to jasons and helped with the oats. He run the tractor and disc and Jason drilled the oats. It has been cold and turned rainy tonight. I've done usual work, knit some and read some "Anne of Green Gables".

Tues. April 27, 1920
It rained again so they couldn't work this A.M. but Jason did this P.M. He called up tonight. I finished a little knitting Louise' sweater. I did cuffs and collar then finished "Anne of Green Gables".   Pa went to Primaries then went up to Courthouse. I kept Hugh. Lorena helped her mother.

Wed. April 27, 1920
It has been a raw cold day and rained some too. I went over town. Took 3 doz eggs, got some groceries and a few other things, changed books, got "Anne of Avonlea". A letter from Ethel. Babe is sick. Pa is helping Jason put in oats.

Thurs. April 27, 1920
It has been quite nice. They got in quite a lot of oats then had some bother with the tractor. I called on Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Shanower a few minutes. Mrs. Loomis came in awhile.

Fri. April 27, 1920
It rained all morning and is awful wet again, they couldn't do anything so Pa and I went to Toledo this P.M. Found Baby Wesley much better- he could laugh and play. We brought the girlies and Ralph back.

Memoranda 1920
April has been an unusually wet month, the oats isn't near all in, and a great many hard wind storms.

Sat. May 1, 1920
We cleaned the parlor and Pa made some garden, we kept Hughie awhile. He enjoyed it with the 3 children he'd hold up his 3 fingers to tell how many. We went over town tonight.

Sun. May 2, 1920
Jim and Ethel came down this morning. Went down and seen his mother, then back here and we took them home. Ralph and Mayme came down to seee them. Pa had to go out again awhile to solicit but they got quota.

Mon. May 3, 1920
It has been very nice but a little cool. I washed and got dinner for Blanche but she didn't come or let me kinow. I went over to Mrs. (Dr. Powell) to a meeting concerning missiony meeting. Jasons finished his oats.

Tues. May 4, 1920
Blanche came back this A.M. She was too tired to come yesterday as they took a long ride Sun. I did my ironing then went over to Snyders awhile. Pa helped Jason getting cornground ready on Betties.

Wed. May 5, 1920
I went over to Mrs. Dr. Powell to the Missionary Meeting. I was on the Com. to help serve. Then tonight we went to Church to celebrate the victory of going over the top in the World Movement.

Thurs. May 6, 1920
It has been a lovely day but is rather cold nights. A letter from Ethel saying she has the rest of her teeth out- has had 3 pulls at it, they've been awful bad. Blanche went home tonight. Pa was at Jasons all day.

Fri. May 7, 1920
It has been nice- havn't needed any fire all day only to cook. Baked my last pumkin pie of squash kept in cellar. Blanche came for dinner then took things and go from home now. Pa helped Jason.

Sat. May 8, 1920
Another nice day. I cleaned the kitchen then went over town. Did quite a lot ofvisitng. Heard Mrs. Ewing was very bad- had a stroke of paralysis. Pa has been down to Jasons.

Sun. May 9, 1920
We went to Church and S.S. this A.M. and to Church tonight. It's been a fine day. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox went with us. We drove. She fell when getting out the car. Mothers day. I found Hazel was down to Raymonds and came here when we were gone. R.E.'s went to Jasons for dinner today.

Mon. May 10, 1920
I did a large washing then this P.M. went down to the store for bread and things. I stopped at Wilcox's. Johnny came down tonight just as Pa came from Jasons. He'd like so well to get the house he lives in. They're going to sell.

Tues. May 11, 1920
I did my ironing this A.M. then Pa got some lime and we white-sashed in the cellar-way this P.M. Jason and Harry LeGalley came up this P.M. and brought Babe along and we kept him awhile.

Wed. May 12, 1920
Clyde phoned that they had a baby boy born this morning. It has been a rainy day. Pa got some early potatoes this A.M. and went out to Jasons this P.M. and they planted them. I went along. I sewed some this morning and finished cellar.

Thurs. May 13, 1920
It has been quite cold and rough. I did some coloring in blue, and sewed some. Pa was down to Jasons all day, they emptied the kitchen and put down the new linoleum this A.M. then worked at the cornground.

Fri. May 14, 1920
It is quite cold and raw 31 this morning but up to 49 tonight. Jason has commenced planting. They got in 11 acres today the first. A letter from Ethel- they are well, her gums are healing good. Glenn is at different work on the grade -40 hrs.

Sat. May 15, 1920
A busy day. I did my usual work baked some then joined a comfort top and went down town, got a 3 lb bat for my crazy quilt. Ralphs phoned they'll come and take us to Toledo tomorrow. Jason is making things go with his tractor now.

Sun. May 16, 1920
Ralph and Mayme came and ate dinner with us then all went to Toledo, called at the Hospital and saw the new baby, he is just fine, then stopped at Johns and Ethels a few minutes. Ralphs had a sick horse when they got home.

Mon. May 17, 1920
Ralphs horse died. It was awful sick all night. The Dr. staid till 1 o'clock but it died early this A.M. It has been rainy this P.M. Pa came home early. I tied one comforter and sewed on another on frames.

Tues. May 18, 1920
I went down town this A.M. Paid Ins. and got a piece to finish my quilt top and got it started to tie. I met Mrs. Hall tonight went with her and milked the cow tonight. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight. I feel rather bad tonight.

Wed. May 19, 1920
I am all right again and have had a quiet day, finished my second comfort and cleaned out the room. Pa came home early as it rained, and cleaned the rug and we got it down.

Thurs. May 20, 1920
I washed and got my quilts hemmed. Pa didn't go to Jasons this A.M. but hoed garden, cut dandelion, and mowed part of yard. He went this P.M. Then it rained awful hard. Came back with a mess of mushrooms. A letter from Nan. The men's thrashing separator came.

Fri. May 21, 1920
It was too awful wet to get in the field down to Jasons so we drove down to Elza's. All were working down that way, not so much rain. Laura has been quite sick in bed all week. Her father came too. Jasons took Mrs. Abbott to Toledo to start West.

Sat. May 22, 1920
It has been a lovely day. Pa went down but too wet to work at the corn so they worked at the fence. I washed the window on the out-side and cleaned the porch, besides usual work. Jasons left Hughie tonight awhile.

Sun. May 23, 1920
It has been a nice day but threatened reain, sprinkled some. I felt dull and tired and didn't go to Church. Pa went alone. There was a bad accident down the Dixie. We took Mrs. Boughner and Louise and went down and on to Jason. Mr. and Mrs Schall and Mr and Mrs. Houskeeper.

Mon. May 24, 1920
Pa and Jason dragged the ground and such like but too wet to plant yet. I have crocheted some on a little bonnet for Laura's baby, to help her. The other machine in that accident was Mr. George Sutton's family from Haskins. Got hurt bad.

Tues. May 25, 1920
Pa was at Jasons all day working at different things but no planting yet. Mrs. Spencer was here all afternoon. I felt awful dull and tired all A.M. but did quite a bit on the bonnet.

Wed. May 26, 1920
I ran round this A.M. some. Tried to find some one to paper our room but failed. Then this P.M. went over to the Church, the Red Circle entertained the M.E. Ladies. Sarah (Meacham) Park and Husband called when I was away. (Sarah is Naomi's first cousin, once removed).

Thurs. May 27, 1920
Pa planted 18 acres of corn today. Jason is awful busy getting ground ready. I went over town this P.M. again and got my aper and paint for bath-room. R.E. called up tonight. Wants us to go there to dinner Sun. Card from Ethel, all are well but Clyde has a carbuncle.

Fri. May 28, 1920
Pa worked out to Jasons all day again. I painted one coat on the bathroom. Finished a book "Westover of Wanalah". Its very interesting. Its a little cooler today. Glenn came to Jasons tonight.

Sat. May 29, 1920
I did usual work and painted another coat on the bath-room. It looks quite good. Pa has been at home, mowed lawn and howed the garden etc. Lorena and Glenn came this P.M. and brought the meat to hang in the cellar.

Sun. May 30, 1920
We went to Church and S.S. then R.E. and M.E. came and took us home. They had a dandy chicken dinner, then took a ride and they got 2 qts of ice-cream and had that and cake for supper. Then went down to Jasons in the evening before bringing us home. Geo. Bemans folks were at Jasons tonight too.

Mon. May 31, 1920
This has been Decoration Day but we didn't go anywhere, as Pa wasn't feeling good. I made tatting for a handkerchief for Grace as tomorrow is her birthday. Jasons came in awhile after taking Glenn to car. Jason plowed for Frank Self with Tractor. Made $25.

Tues. June 1, 1920
I washed but it turned out rainy so the clothes didn't get dry. It was awful warm before it rained. I got so lame I could hardly go.

Wed. June 2, 1920
We got Jack Livingston from Union Hill to put on the paper. He did a good job. We got the rug cleaned and down and pretty well cleared up, but feeling rather tired.

mini-bio: In 1920 John Livingston was living in the household of his aunt Anna Short who was a 58yo widow. Jack was 39 and born in Louisiana of Louisiana born parents, where as his aunt was born and raised in Ohio. She was an employer, a farmer on the general farm that she owned and he was a farm employee working for wages.

Thurs. June 3, 1920
We got a letter from Grace, she says Clyde is having a bad time with carbunkles has also had rheumatism, the rest are well. I ironed and got things straightened up. Pa was at Jasons.

Fri. June 4, 1920
It has turned quite cold. I've had my sweater on all day. Pa and Jason commenced cultivating corn and planted the late potatoes. Lorena left Hughie this P.M. awhile till she got the car fixed. R.E. and M.E. came tonight. Mr. and Mrs Park called this P.M. (Sarah Meacham)

Sat. June 5, 1920
After doing my usual work, I crocheted. Pa and Jason have been cultivating. It rained this evening. Pa made me a plant box for the porch. Jasons left Hughie while they went over town tonight. It's quite cold.

Sun. June 6, 1920
We went to Jasons, Clyde phoned this A.M. that they were coming so we all went there, then this P.M. Parks' folks all came down, after a while Clydes went out to Ralphs for awhile, and the rest went home. We staid to supper. Its been a nice day. Clyde is having a time with Rheumatism and Carbuncles. Clydes baby is doing fine.

Mon. June 7, 1920
Jason and Pa have been cultivting. I washed and scaled and cleaned the hen house and yard. Am awful tired. I finished a scarf for my side-board. Mrs. Eberly phoned. They have been out to Ralphs.

Tues. June 8, 1920
Rena and Hugh were here this P.M. I ironed some and canned 5 qts of pieplant (rhubarb), but havn't felt very good. It has been real warm and things are growing fine.

Wed. June 9, 1920
I finished ironing then crocheted. It was so warm to begin any sewing. Jason's sent a nice bowl of ice-cream tonight. Mayme and Ralph came in just too late for it. They gave me a Larkin Order.

Thurs. June 10, 1920
There was an awful hard thunderstorm with hail but didn't get any of it down home. Rained awful hard here. I went down town and paid phone and gas bills this A.M. A letter from Ethel. She is pretty tired. Babe is doing well.

Fri. June 11, 1920
Another awful hot day, Lorena and Hugh were here awhile. He is so good and getting cuter all the time, he understands so much. Mrs. Wilcox was in this P.M. Ralph was in this A.M. Rained hard there.

Sat. June 12, 1920
Pa and I went to Johns this evening. Then Clyde came over and we went with them and staid all night. We found all pretty well. Anna isn't feeling very well. Clydes baby is doing fine.

Sun. June 13, 1920
We went back over to John's this A.M. Took dinner and staid till middle of the afternoon then went down to Ethels. She got supper then. Pa went back home but I staid. Baby is fine.

Mon. June 14, 1920
Ethel washed and I did the other work and took care of Babe. The children has to go back to school each morning for tests then home for the rest of the day except Doris stays all day.

Tues. June 15, 1920
Ethel went over town and did some trading. I kept Babe and ironed. Glenn was at home and helped with him. We commenced some sewing but Uncle Charlie and Beulah came awhile. Clydes came over tonight.

Wed. June 16, 1920
We got quite a bit done but Ethel doesn't feel very good. It turned colder and rained all night. Baby isn't feeling very good either tonight. Chapeths (their next door neighbors at 1319 Varland- David and Cora Chappiers in the 1920 census and Emma Walker David's mother in law) are moving away.

Thurs. June 17, 1920
Ralph phoned this P.M. that Pa had come to bring Em down to the Hospital to see her brother Irv and I could go home if I wanted to. Clyde also phoned the Pa came over but Babe was sick all day so I staid with her. Glenn went back with them to Jasons.

Fri. June 18, 1920
Babe slept better last night and is better today. He has his first tooth through. I think it's his teeth thats making him sick. The children brought home thier grade cards this A.M. and all passed good, the 3 anyway. Glenn doesn't get his returns for a couple of weeks. Hope he passes too.

Sat. June 19, 1920
I ironed while Ethel did her sweeping. Then after dinner she took Dorothy and went over got her a hat did some other trading. I staid with Baby Wesley and sewed some. He seems a little better but fusses by spells. Johnny called up, wanted us for dinner tomorrow.

Sun. June 20, 1920
Pa came down after me this P.M. It has rained just awful down home so everything is flooded. Dorothy came home with me, my but it seems good to get back and how things have grown. Jasons went out to R.E. for dinner.

Mon. June 21, 1920
It is just awful wet but Pa went out to Jasons. Said he could find something to do. I washed. then Dorothy and I went down town this P.M. Ralph and Mayme came in this afternoon. I paid 1.50 for a work shirt.

Tues. June 22, 1920
I finished a book, Anne's House of Dreams. Did usual work and crocheted some. Did not feel so very good so didn't iron.

Wed. June 23, 1920
It rained just awful hard out home, hailed and cut the corn blades off bad. Only rained a little here. Dorothy went out to Lesters with Grandpa. I ironed and cut out six pairs bloomers.

Thurs. June 24, 1920
Pa couldn't work so we went out to Ralphs and staid to dinner, had strawberry shortcake. After dinner, we came back and I helped at the church. They served supper to a Dr's Meeting. We fried two hams at home. Dorothy went to Berlin's this P.M.

Fri. June 25, 1920
Pa helped Jasons in the hay on John LeGalley. Dorothy went with him to her Grandma Ewing. I felt a little tired and didn't do much. A letter from Ethel. Babe is getting on all right again.

Sat. June 26, 1920
It has been a very nice day. Pa helped in the hay till noon, then cultivated corn till night. Its beat down very hard. Rena left Baby Hughs till they came up this evening.

Sun. June 27, 1920
It has been a busy day. We went to S.S. and Church then down to Jasons P.M. Then on over to Park's. Had a nice afternoon. As we came back, passed Jasons. They had ice cream, it was dandy. Then we came up to church.

Mon. June 28, 1920
I felt a little tired but got my washing done. I burned my hand quite badly this P.M burning papers. They could get to cultivating again today. Dorothy and I went to the Library tonight. got Little Women for her.

Tues. June 29, 1920
Dorothy and I went over town this morning. I sent away my Larkin Order. got some groceries and went into Mrs. Ward's Milliner store. Then came home and trimmed my hat. A hard thunderstorm P.M. Stopped work again.

Wed. June 30, 1920
The rain yesterday helped the corn and they could cultivate all day too. Ralph had a lot of hay cut, went down last night and got the tedder to fix it up. I ironed a little, planted some radishes and read to Dorothy "Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley".

Thurs. July 1, 1920
It has been real warm, till another thunder shower came up which cooled the air. Pa came home early as it rained hard out there and he got wet. Had Jasons clothes on. Mrs. Winton came in awhile this P.M.

Fri. July 2, 1920
I crocheted quite a bit on Laura's other little bonnet, besides usual work. It has been quite good since the rain but too wet to cultivate, but hoed and did the other work.

Sat. July 3, 1920
Mayme had a bad accident. Fell from a load of hay and hurt her ankle. Don't know yet but its broke. Clydes came down this evening, the baby has improved lots, real good too.

Sun. July 4, 1920
Clyde took us in his car out to see Mayme. She in in bed and suffers awful with her foot. She had a close call to being killed. Mullin's came too to Maymes. Jasons came up tonight.

Mon. July 5, 1920
Just at dinner time Uncle Tom's folks, Carrie and husband and two children, Hazel and Lawrence, came so had to get dinner for six more, took a little while. C.H. took them out to Ralphs P.M. Pa worked there today.

Tues. July 6, 1920
Pa went to help R.E. get in his hay and I went along. Jason and Glenn came out to help too, then about noon it got to raining. Jasons went home but Pa cultivated toward night. It rained hard. We came home for supper but poured down before we got home and afterward.

Wed. July 7, 1920
Pa picked some cherries for me then went down and helped Jason fix some fence. Then picked cherries again after he came back so I canned 10 1/2 qt's all together.

Thurs. July 8, 1920
We went back to Ralphs again. Pa took the hogs away for him- the 3 brought him $119.35. After dinner, Jason and Glenn came out and they got the hay in. Jason stopped and picked cherries enough for 5 qts. Mayme hurt her foot again tonight.

Fri. July 9, 1920
Pa went back and cultivated for R.E. today. I didn't go. I canned 7 qts more of cherries Pa picked last night and this A.M. Don rode up from Toledo on his wheel and brought the crutches. A letter from Ruby and one from Ethel.

Sat. July 10, 1920
It has been rather a busy day and I feel very tired. I canned 9 1/2 qts of cherries making 27 in all. Then washed quite a little and ironed besides usual work then went over town. John came down tonight. Mayme rode up town tonight.

Sun. July 11, 1920
John and Pa went to Church and S.S. this A.M. then out to Ralphs this P.M. John picked a basket of cherries and took home tonight. I worked round some this A.M. with my plants then read this P.M. Felt too tired to go away.

Mon. July 12, 1920
Ralph came up town and I went out home with him and helped with the washing and ironed. Took some of my own and did it. Think the washer is great. They brought me back tonight.

Tues. July 13, 1920
They've been cutting wheat and cultivating down to Jasons on Betties. It has been a long lonesome day. I just sewed some and laid down a good bit. Felt so sleepy all A.M.

Wed. July 14, 1920
We've had an awful hard rain with hail and lots of thunder and lightning. Pa came home early and Glenn came to bring his bicycle wheel to be fixed; is staying all night. Glenn went to the Library for me.

Thurs. July 15, 1920
I finished my gingham dress all but the edging on the collar and cuffs of white; am making that now. A letter from Ethel saying Beulah's little girl (Lottie)  had scarlet fever. Huldah is married.

Fri. July 16, 1920
Little Johns 6th birthday. I got some new cards today. Sent him one. Lena Hatcher came today. I went over town with her, got some lunch, had a picnic dinner and I waited till she she started home. Finished the corn cultivating.

Sat. July 17, 1920
Did usual work and crocheted some. Mrs. Eberly came in this A.M. Pa and Jason are cutting weeds. Mayme is getting along quite well with her foot.

Sun. July 18, 1920
We went to church and S.S. then there came up an awful hard thunderstorm so dark we had to light the gas to eat dinner. We drove out to Ralphs this P.M. They came up tonight.

Mon. July 19, 1920
A busy day. We went to Ralphs this A.M. ad washed theirs and ours. Then came home and Pa went to Jasons this P.M. and I canned 8 1/2 qts of string beans Ralphs gave us. They are nice 9 pts and 4 qts. Mayme foot improves slowly.

Tues. July 20, 1920
It has been very nice all day. I've been alone as usual. Have sewed some and read some. Finished one of Kathleen Norris books "Sisters" but don't like very well- something too sad about it.

Wed. July 21, 1920
It has been quite warm. I ironed this A.M. and went over town this P.M. I got a letter from Ethel and Dorothy. All are well. Don is getting along fine with his milk-man. But let up from his papers.

Thurs. July 22, 1920
Rather warm again. I have just did usual work, sewed and read some. Jasons commenced his wheat thrashing over on Betties. Didn't do much, had to have a man come and help start the new machine.

Fri. July 23, 1920
It has been awful warm. The Red Circle class had a picnic out to O.W. Fish's. I didn't go- had no way so didn't try to go. I went over town and took quite a long walk. Jasons got along quite well. Thrashed at Weihls. R.E. and M.E. came and took us up town and got ice-cream.

Sat. July 24, 1920
We went and brought home my Larkin box from the Depot before Pa went away. Then I canned 9 qt's of beans Ralphs brought me last night. I kept Hughie this P.M. and tonight. Elza's came tonight; got her little bonnet I made. Jasons had thrashers for supper.

Sun. July 25, 1920
Pa and I went to Ethels today. Glenn staid here last night and went along. Doris came back with us for awhile. It has been quite cold riding today. Ben and Joe Eberly Jr. was looking for us.

Mon. July 26, 1920
R.E. and M.E. came down and took us, Doris and me, out there, did our washing and ironing. Then after supper and chores done, they brought us home.

Tues. July 27, 1920
I havn't done much but put away the clothes and canned 5 qts more of beans Ralphs gave me; I will give them to Ethel as they don't care for them and I have all I need. Have canned 22 1/2 now. Pa hurt his foot quite badly.

Wed. July 28, 1920
I sewed quite a bit. Just mending and fixing up old things. The Doris and I went over town, to the library, got her a childs book this time. They finished their thrashing wheat.

Thurs. July 29, 1920
Pa went down and helped in cutting the oats. He could drive the binder, can't use his foot much. Came home early. I told them I'd can their beans so sent up some tonight. Doris and I got a bushel basketful ready tonight. Mrs. Allen Park stopped to ask us to dinner Sun.

Fri. July 30, 1920
I canned 18 qts more of beans and helped Elma (Heiser) fix 3 1/2 qts to boil at home. Then we went over town in the machine. I got a pr of oxfords, he got pants, shirt, overhalls and sox. A little thunderstorm tonight.

Sat. July 31, 1920
I did usual work and baked apple pies- the first for ever so long. I cut out and made Doris a light bunglalow apron. Pa is at home now with his lame foot. We had another hard thundershower. Gene and Rena left Hugh all night tonight.

Sun. Aug 1, 1920
We went over to Park's for dinner and such a dinner. Allen's family was there too. Then we drove in past Jasons, they'd been over to Haskins and Lorena was feeling very had, had the Dr. I staid. Ralphs took Hugh home.

Mon. Aug 2, 1920
Rena rested good and seemed all right this A.M. so Gene brought me home. Ralphs brought Glenn and Hugh down here this P.M. and will stay here till she is better. Jason has Frank Martin helping in the oats. We sowed turnips.

Tues. Aug 3, 1920
Insley's (J.W. and Blanche Insley were neighbors) took Doris with them to the Chatauqua. She had a good time. Jason phoned that Lorena is abut the same. Has to lie down a good deal. We got a letter from Ethel. Clyde commenced her teeth. Johnny hurt his foot with a nail.

Wed. Aug 4, 1920
Pa and Glenn went down to Jason this PM. Then Glenn brought his wheel back to run round a little. Jason finished cutting oats this P.M. Pa cut thistles and weeds. Hugh is feeling fine.

Thurs. Aug 5, 1920
Jasons folks has a baby boy born this morning at 3-30. He is plump and nice 7 lbs. They've named him Robert Carl. We took Hughie out to see them this P.M. He likes him. They are getting along O.K. so far.

Fri. Aug 6, 1920
There was a show in town today. Glenn went over early this A.M. and saw them unload and set up their tents. And they got him, with others, to help and got a ticket. We went over and watched the parade. Hughie enjoyed it so much.

Sat. Aug 7, 1920
We went down to Jasons this P.M. Belle came last night. They are getting along quite well. Jason was helping Bob Leimgruber in the oats. A machine was ditched with booze in it near them. Ralph commenced thrashing this P.M.

Sun. Aug 8, 1920
Clydes folks and Ethel came down. Jim came as far as his folks. They came to see the new baby. Their babies are getting awful nice but were tired. Glenn went to Ralphs, they brought him back and he went back.

Mon. Aug 9, 1920
Pa went down to help Leimgruber in Jasons place so he could do other work on Weimar place. Ralph and Mayme came in tonight. Didn't get near through thrashing.

Tues. Aug 10, 1920
It rained quite hard last night. Then again today, so no thrashing nor oats cut. Pa came home after dinner. Jason came in this evening. Has a chance to take Jake Ross place. He and Pa went to Toledo to see John.

Wed. Aug 11, 1920
It has been nice since the rain and it will do lots of good. Ralph got at the thrashing again. Pa went out this P.M. Glenn went down to see Lesters boys. Lawrence is helping him in Latin. Diensts got moved out this P.M. Lorena and Babe are doing finely. A letter from Dorothy. Ethel has her teeth.

Thurs. Aug 12, 1920
Pa helped Ralph all day but they didn't get quite done. Gene came and took Hughie home for the afternoon then back tonight. He feelt disappointed and could not go to sleep hardly. Thot he was going to stay.

Fri. Aug 13, 1920
Pa and Glenn went to Jasons this A.M. They are beginning to thresh oats now. Glenn and Esten Cole (Lester and Mabel's son born in 1907) went down home tonight. They and Donald will go to Sugar Island tomorrow.

Sat. Aug 14, 1920
Pa helped thresh at George Lepares for Jason all day. We had the awfulest time with the old Reo tonight. It stalled a little way from home. I didn't come back as I should then again on Washington St. then left it at garage. Johns folks came, were here when Jasons brought us home. They took Hugh home tonight.

Sun. Aug 15, 1920
We and Johns went to Jasons this P.M. and brought Hughie back with us. Jason brought his car up for us to use till we got ours, he got Genes. It has rained all evening. Johns had to go home though. They went to Huttons awhile before supper. Glenn came back with us. He had a dandy time. Lesters and Rays took basketsfull and went to Ethels- had a picnic in Park. Donald came back with them.

Mon. Aug 16, 1920
It has been very dark and rainy. there was an awful cloud burst in Toledo and a flood this A.M. that caused Millions of loss of property. The paper says another in Perrysburg that reached 1/2 mile either side but not much loss.

Tues. Aug 17, 1920
Very dark and threatened rain A.M. but turned out nice and we drove to Ralphs and washed hers and mine this P.M. A large washing. I put down 4 gal of pickle this A.M.

Wed. Aug 18, 1920
It is real nice today. Pa brought the car home and Glenn took Jason back home. He drove it to Ralphs and back yesterday. He drives the Reo too. Donald came tonight. I ironed and fixed pickles.

Thurs. Aug 19, 1920
I canned 10 qts. of pickles this A.M. and this P.M. went down to Jasons with Pa. They tore down the oats to dry out and think they'll thrash tomorrow. The little baby is doing well. Has commenced to gain a little now. A letter from Nancy.

Fri. Aug 20, 1920
It has been awful warm. Jason thrashed some but it went slow as it was so damp. Don came in from R.E. and went home. Clarence Kidd went with him.

Sat. Aug 21, 1920
It has been very warm all day and rained hard again. Stopped thrashing but Pa hauled oats to Sugar Ridge and didn't get home till night. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight. Has turned quite cold.

Sun. Aug 22, 1920
It has been down round 60 all day. Ralphs folks went to Toledo and Doris went along, thot she ought to go to stay. Hughie had a spell with his stomach today. Mrs. Boughner came.

Mon. Aug 23, 1920
It has been rather cool. Pa went to Jasons and they thrashed at Harry's. Rena and Belle came up and took Hughie home this P.M. for awhile. Glenn came up and got his wheel. Ralphs brought little Ralph up.

Tues. Aug 24, 1920
They thrashed at Freds this P.M. I havn't felt so very good but thot I would get out so went down town. Got stuff for some mixed pickles and canned 8 qts and cut out 2 blue work aprons.

Wed. Aug 25, 1920
I went to the church where the aid had a dinner and a business meeting afterward. I stopped at the library and at the store on my way home; got voile for a dress. Clydes folks and her friend Hilda McKinley came for supper. the thrashing machine broke down. He came early.

Thurs. Aug 26, 1920
I sewed some. Made 2 blue aprons and cut out part of the voile. Ralphs came down this evening and brought little Ralph to see us. I washed a little. Pa helped thrash at Leimgrubers.

Fri. Aug 27, 1920
It rained quite hard and Pa came home this P.M. and we went over town, got a few things, then got ready for the reunion. I got my dress all out, got another yard to make tunic.

Sat. Aug 28, 1920
We went to the Cox reunion at Navarre Park, then went over to Clydes for supper and back and Johns came home with us. Had a very good time. there were 76 in all.

Sun. Aug 29, 1920
Another big day. We got ready and went to the church, took a basketfull. Anna brought a dandy cake and some cheese. I took lemon pie, etc. had a home-coming at the church. Jasons took Johns home, we took them down there and brought Hughie back. Ralphs came down and on down to Jasons. Clydes came down.

Mon. Aug 30, 1920
I've been alone with Hughie all day. Pa went down and helped Jason thresh. Jason gave me a sackful of sweet-corn last night, and I've dried an ovenful. Its nice. Hughie's been awful good.

Tues. Aug 31, 1920
They finished threshing on our place over 1600 bu. Then went to Freds again. Ralph and Mayme brought down some chicken they've raised for us. 12 mostly white rocks, they're nice.

Wed. September 1, 1920
Pa helped all day at Fred Weihls. I don't do much but take care of Hughie and the work. Am knitting some on Pa's sweater. He took me down to the Library tonight. Got "Miss Selina Lue" one of Daviess.

Thurs. September 2, 1920
Ethel phoned tonight to say they are going to have the Kiddies tonsils taken out and wants Ralph to come home and have his done too I have quite a cold but think I'll go down too. They finished Freds threshing.

Fri. September 3, 1920
Well I came down to Ethels this P.M. after Jasons came up and got Hughie. they didn't have to take the children over to the hospital tonight. ralph and Mayme brought little Ralph and me.

Sat. September 4, 1920
Ethel took the 3 children over to St. Vincents this morning at 7 o'clock. I kept Babe and tended to the work. Jim had to work. Ethel came back at 2 and they had come out of it but had to stay all night. She went back.

Sun. September 5, 1920
Clyde went over and brought the children home. Ethel went over. They were feeling pretty weak and bad but are up and around a little tonight. Pa came down but I couldn't go back yet. It has been raining. Johns went to Elzas. Clydes came over P.M.

Mon. September 6, 1920
Labor day. Jim didn't work so he took the Kiddies over to the park a little while. They are feeling pretty good but can't eat everything yet and only a little at a time. We got to sewing a little for school.

Tues. September 7, 1920
They are getting along quite well only a little weak and Ralph and Babe a little fussy. Ethel did a large washing and we sewed some. Johns came up awhile tonight.

Wed. September 8, 1920
We ironed and sewed some. Jim had to go back and work tonight. I took babe and walked down to Rose' (Rozette Schultz a neighbor). Clyde called up tonight.

Thurs. September 9, 1920
Pa came after me this afternoon and brought Glenn home. And O how it rained after we started after supper. Ralph and Mayme came in after we came home and Jason and Carl and his friend.

Fri. September 10, 1920
We went out to Ralphs and done a large washing. They had got theirs done, then we went out to try to get some plums but couldn't. I ironed some tonight. Mrs. Boughner came in, and so did Miss Dunn for subscription.

Sat. September 11, 1920
I finished ironing, swept and did usual work. Mrs. Eberly called this P.M. Pa had to go out to help thresh at Millers (Lincoln and Anna Miller by the home place?). A letter from Ethel. She was so worried about us being in the rain so. I sent word yesterday.

Sun. September 12, 1920
We went to S.S. this A.M. There was no preaching as conference is going on. We went over to John Kidds this evening. Jasons drove round from the Fair ground. Pa was over too. There was a great crowd.

Mon. September 13, 1920
Pa took me over to the dining hall to help get breakfast and he went on to Jasons to help him. I staid till 3 P.M. Mrs. Adams came over to get me to make a sweater for her baby. Ralph came in with some milk they took their cow over.

Tues. September 14, 1920
Pa and I worked all day from 7-30 of course he has a chance to run round some between meals. Reider brought us home tonight. I am awful tired.

Wed. September 15, 1920
I didn't go over but Pa did and they had lots to do. gave about 350 dinners. Clydes came down for dinner and I kept Baby and they went this P.M. Harold and Hazel came with them. Charlie and John both came tonight.

Thurs. September 16, 1920
they had an awful big day. They gave aboout 650 chicken dinners at $1.00 each. I didn't go. I kept Hughie so they could all go. I commenced my voile dress. Johnny came back and ate supper and went home.

Fri. September 17, 1920
We both went over and helped at the hall. they had over 300 for dinner and more than 160 for supper besides doing the lunch counter. It has been fine weather all through. Charlie came back tonight. We was out to Mansons and R.E.

Sat. September 18, 1920
I got ready for our picnic dinner tomorrow and finished my dress so I can wea it. Charlie and Pa went down to Jasons this A.M. then after dinner he went down to Toledo. It has turned colder this eveing

Sun. September 19, 1920
Well Charlies folks and our folks all met at Navarre Park and had a dandy visit and a big dinner. Rose and Noah were over too. He got his eye hurt. It was rather cold and windy. There were about 40. We went down with R.E. and M.E. and Mrs. Dan Martin.

Mon. September 20, 1920
I did a very large washing. Pa helped what he could. It rained some but they got dry. Pa went over paid insurance this A.M. Was going to help R.E. haul hay if it hadn't rained A.M.

Tues. September 21, 1920
Pa helped Ralph all day with his hay. Got in 6 loads. He and Mayme drove down tonight. Jason and Fred Weihl came up to see John Kidd about their thrashing machines. I ironed, knit and read some.

Wed. September 22, 1920
It has been awful warm again today. Pa was helping Jason. They've commenced to tie standards for cutting corn with their new binder. Mayme had an operation today at home. Ralph was in tonight.

Thurs. September 23, 1920
I went out and spent the day with Mayme. She is feeling quite good. Mrs. Van Marter's girl is doing the work. Jason and Pa got some corn cut but the machine bothered. I brought a bu of tomatoes home.

Fri. September 24, 1920
I canned 6 qts of tomatoes and made 6 pints of tomato preserves this A.M. then went over to the Class Party at Mrs. Ray Fish's. I helped on the serving Com. It has been a fine day, they cut corn.

Sat. September 25, 1920
It has been another hot day and it's up to 76 now at 10:30 P.M. I guess the corn will all ripen if this keeps up. They cut about 5 acres for Jason and Mr. Cole. Ralph was in tonight. Mayme is getting on well. I made some chili sauce.

Sun. September 26, 1920
We went to S.S. and church this A.M. then took Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox and went for a ride and stopped to see Baby Robert. He is coming on fine. 9 3/4 lb. now. We went thru Togany and round by Plain Church home. Needed no wrap or hat. Jason and Ray Woodbury went to Mich. about to see about their feeders on the machines.

Mon. September 27, 1920
Pa went out to help Ralph and I went and did both of our washings. I did all of my ironing and most of theirs but the light shirts. Her girl will do them in the A.M. It rained quite a bit this A.M. Has got cooler.

Tues. September 28, 1920
Pa helped Ralph again- disked and helped cut corn this P.M. I made 4 pints of tomato preserves and 8 cups of grape jell, then crocheted. It has been rather cool since the rain.

Wed. September 29, 1920
It has turned quite cold tonight. Pa has been helping Jason. Clydes came down to tJasons this P.M. I made 17 cups more jell. I've about 35 now. Mrs. Wilcox and I went to the church to a Missionary banquet tonight.

Thurs. September 30, 1920
A very cold disacreeable day and rained this P.M. so Pa got home to supper. Mrs. Shook is in town tonight. Gene came and took her out to see Hughie and brought her back. She gives them quite a bit of encouragement about him. Letter from Ethel.

Fri. October 1, 1920
It was rainy this morning so Pa couldn't work so we put up the stove. It seems more like living now. Mrs. John Kidd came in this P.M. They're building a new garage. Pa helped Jason this P.M.

Sat. October 2, 1920
Pa and Jason cut about 5 acres of corn. Gas all went off this A.M. and was awful cold but came on good and strong when it came. I went over town tonight alone. Pa was too tired.

Sun. October 3, 1920
We went to S.S. and church. After dinner Clydes and Jasons came. Clydes staid to supper but Jasons went home. Then this evening, Ralph and Mayme came. It seems good to have them all drop in.

Mon. October 4, 1920
It has been a vey nice day. I did quite a large washing but have felt rathe dull and good for nothing his P.M. Have slept quite a bit. Pa has been at Jasons. The boys are both getting their wheat ground ready.

Tues. October 5, 1920
Pa has been to Jasons all day. I ironed, crocheted some and read some.

Wed. October 6, 1920
Jason commenced putting in his wheat. I went over to the Missionary meeting to Mrs. George Souths. I went with Mrs. Stearn. A nice day and a good crowd.

Thurs. October 7, 1920
I don't seem to get much done this week. I went over town this aftenoon and talked to quite a few and spent a little time that way. It's no fun to go shopping anymore, everything is so high.

Fri. October 8, 1920
I swept and dusted, picked my dry beans and talked with quite a few of the neighbors so the day passed quite quickly. Pa and Jason dug the potatoes- had 26 bu. I got a letter from Nancie, and Dot is sick at Reading, Pa.

Sat. October 9, 1920
Pa didn't have to go to Jasons. He and rena went to Clydes this evening. Pa and I went to Ralphs this afternoon. He was shocking corn and Pa helped by tying them. Got a letter from Ethel and sent one to Nancie. I tired canning some Swiss chard this A.M.

Sun. October 10, 1920
We went to church and S.S. this A.M. It was Rally day and a large crowd out. This afternoon we went over and saw Tillie Wright. Pa went to church again tonight. Jason and Lorena went to Toledo last night and staid all night. R.E. and M.E. went this P.M. Took Mrs Van Marter.

Mon. October 11, 1920
It has been a lovely day but warm. It was up to 80 this P.M. Pa went down to Jasons. Then they brought up the potatoes and put them in the cellar and took home what they needed to fix the barn. R.E. just phoned. They did their washing.

Tues. October 12, 1920
It has been another nice day. Mrs. Stearns and I went over to see Mrs. Haskins. She is pretty bad off with Cancer of the liver, too bad. Mrs. Kurley was there too. I spend away my Larkin order this A.M. Pa went down and he and Jason helped Harve hull clover.

Wed. October 13, 1920
Another nice day. I washed some. Pa had to sit on the Jury today on a murder trial- a negro from Rossford. Tillie Wright stopped awhile this A.M. I got a letter from Orra. Thinks she'll come in Nov. now.

Thurs. October 14, 1920
R.E. and Mayme came in this morning and got some pears at Heisers. I ironed, swept upstairs and done a few more pickles. Then this P.M. I had a few more callers- Mr. and Mrs. Eberly, Mrs. Lanrs (sic; Landers, perhaps?) and Wilcoxes tonight.

Fri. October 15, 1920
Ethel and the little ones came down tonight. Donald came on his wheel. We went down to meet Ethel and Pa went on over to the Depot to see and here Gov. Cox who made a speech. Clyde called up. He and Johns can't come down to Ralphs Sunday.

Sat. October 16, 1920
I phoned to Ralphs about the boys not comeing to their place so they said they'd come down and Jasons too. Ethel and children went to Ewings for dinner. Got quite a lot of hickory nuts. Jim came down tonight. We got a bu. of peaches and cans.

Sun. October 17, 1920
We've had a nice day. Jasons folks came up and visited with Ethels, but Ralphs phoned and Johns come down on the car and some others so they couldn't come. We took Jims home. We overtook Donald the other side of Perrysburg and took him in.

Mon. October 18, 1920
I got 10 qts of my peaches canned but will finish tomorrow. I feel tired some way. Pa and Jason went over and picked up apples for cider  at Fred Weihls. They can pick some winter apples too. Little shower tonight.

Tues. October 19, 1920  My Birthday (65 years old)
It has been just fine all day. I finished my peaches- 20 qt's in all. Jason went to the cider mill- got 3 bbls. for Fred and 1 for themselves. Pa picked winter apples P.M. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight.

Wed. October 20, 1920
Weather is still very nice. I canned 8 quarts of pears and boiled down some cider, and fixed 5 cups of grape conserve. Pa brought up the apples they picked, car full.

Thurs. October 21, 1920
I went over town and did a little trading. I sold 2 doz. eggs at .64 cts. doz. They came over and got them. Pa and Jason took some logs to be sawed. I sewed this afternoon.

Fri. October 22, 1920
Ralph went down to Jason and got his apples of Fred. There was a big Republican Rally of women this P.M. and night and had supper at the U.B. Church. I fell three steps going down, hurt my back.

Sat. October 23, 1920
I feel rather lame today so staid at home. Pa went down to Ethels and took their apples and Johns down. I kept Hughie this P.M. and tonight. The weather is perfect.

Sun. October 24, 1920
Ralph and Mayme took us out to Charlies and we had a fine time and a lovely day tho it looked a little rainy this morning, it kept off all day. Found them all wll, no one at home anymore but Perry and Edith.

Mon. October 25, 1920
It has been rainy all day. Pa staid at home. Jason came up and he went down town with him, be brought Hughie up with him. I finished my pears, have filled every possible can now.

Tues. October 26, 1920
It has been better today but is raining tonight. Mr. Conklin and Jason came up to fix up his Insurance. Pa has changed his at the farm too. It came so high this year. I was at Mrs. Spencers and Insleys awhile P.M.

Wed. October 27, 1920
It has been an awful bad day but I had to wash and got the clothes dry too. Terrible windy and rained awful hard by spells. Clydes folks came tonight with her Uncle Jim. They brought me a book for my Birthday.

Thurs. October 28, 1920
Another bad day not so windy but rains every little while. Pa has been at home. I ironed and cleaned a little. Ralph phoned, his huskers had to give it up and went away for awhile. Jason and Fred are going to get a belt for their machine. My back is lame again.

Fri. October 29, 1920
I washed some windows, swept and cleaned a little more and put up curtains, baked a cake, etc. Pa and Jason finished buzzing their wood and build the chimney. It froze quite a bit last night. Letter from Ethel. Jim hasn't worked much this week. They're laying off men.

Sat. October 30, 1920
Pa took me over town this A.M. before going down to work. I got a rug and made it and did other usual work. Pa finished the chimney work and fixed his barn wall. Jason brought home lumber from the mill.

Sun. October 31, 1920
It has been a very nice day. Mr. and Mrs. Park and Allen and family and Jasons were all here for dinner. Ralph and Mayme ran in this morning when they came after Mrs. Stafford and daughter. Crocheted tie.

Memoranda 1920 Oct.
Oct. has been unusually nice, a little blustery the last week.

Mon. November 1, 1920
I canned some tomatoes to refill the empty cans 4 1/2 qts. Pa has been down to Jason fixing and finishing up some of his work. Jason was thrashing at Tom Fletcher with new machine. A big speech and Rally tonight but rained. Pa went.

Tues. November 2, 1920
The women of Ohio cast their first votes. They have done sure done their bit. It has been a bad disagreeable day and raining tonight. A big doings too. I kept Hugh. Pa went down town with Jasons folks. R.E. and M.E. went to Toledo this P.M.

Wed. November 3, 1920
We have one of the worst Landslides- one of the greatest Republican Victories the Country has ever known (the country spoke after Woodrow Wilson's presidency. Let's hope for a repeat landslide in 2016). My Larkin order came today. Pa went to Jasons this P.M. Thot they could shred but broke down.

Thurs. November 4, 1920
Jason got fixed up and phoned and Pa went down and they worked this P.M. Bert Everett and Frank Martin are husking his corn on Goodenough's. Lorena isn't feeling good today. Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Kidd called here P.M.

Fri. November 5, 1920
It has been quite nice but rather cold. Pa helped Jason thrash at Claude Powers. Mrs. John Kidd was over this P.M. I went over to Mrs. Adams (Anna, perhaps?) to try on the little sweater. I got paper from Stafford (Kansas) about Tom's Birthday.

Sat. November 6, 1920
A very nice day. I  went down town this P.M. Pa has been fixing the hen house down home. Jason has been thrash at Selfs with the new machine he and Fred. Ralph and Mayme came in tonight. I got 67 cents for eggs.

Sun. November 7, 1920
We both went to Church and S.S. this A.M. It is cloudy and misty sometimes. Jasons came up tonight and left Hughie with me. Pa went to church.

Mon. November 8, 1920
Pa has been doing some more fixing down at the place on the roofs, etc. Jason has been thrashing at Selfs again. I did a large washing, two weeks one.

Tues. November 9, 1920
Pa and Jason has been husking on Goodenoughs helping frank on his job as Bert played out. I ironed and went down and paid our bills, gas and phone. it has been real windy.

Wed. November 10, 1920
Lester Ries came this afternoon and went down to the glove factory and brought his two cousins over night to get acquainted. Joe Eberly is very low- has a stroke Sat. Pa has been husking. Jason thrashing. I went over town again.

Thurs. November 11, 1920
This is Armistice day and a big celebration but it got so rough and cold I did not go out. Snowed. Pa went to Mr. Marshall funeral, then tended the doings. Lester went too. Jason finished his thrashing job at Selfs. Joe Eberly is very bad. Pa didn't go down to work.

Fri. November 12, 1920
It has been awful cold. Snow flew some but Pa went to Jasons. They husked P.M. Joe Eberly died last night. Lester went out to Rudolph, will be back tomorrow. I raveled my sweater, washed yarn and am knitting it over. A letter from Ethel. Jim don't have steady work. Babe isn't well.

Sat. November 13, 1920
Awful cold again today but Pa husked. Lester didn't come till today for his grip.

Sun. November 14, 1920
Cold again today and I  didn't feel like going out at all. Am afraid of my cold getting worse. Pa went to church this A.M. then to Joe Eberlys funeral P.M. Then to see the Pageant tonight at the Church. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight.

Mon. November 15, 1920
Not quite so cold and blusery today tho it snowed a little bit this morning. Pa and Jason husked over at Betties. I knit some, and tinkered round. Went to Mrs. Spencers. Pa wanted me to make him some gloves tonight, it was quite a task.

Tues. November 16, 1920
It has been very dark and has snowed all afternoon. Pa had to come home- too stormy. I went up town before it started, got quite a few things, got some canvas and made another pair of gloves. some outing and a percale waist etc.

Wed. November 17, 1920
It was all drifted this A.M. Had snowed so much they couldn't do much. Pa was at home all day. Went to Churuch tonight. They're holding a meeting but he gets home so late he can't go. Ralph and Mayme came this P.M. brought fresh meat. They killed a pig yesterday. Got a letter from Grace. They want us there Thanksgiving.

Thurs. November 18, 1920
It has been quite nice but the snow don't go very fast. No one is husking yet. Jason came up this P.M. Brought Hughie, left him and did some running round. I washed. We got a letter from Ethel. Glenn isn't well.

Fri. November 19, 1920
It is real nice and snow leaving ast. They husked all day, I ironed and swept this A.M. Then started to the Class Party but met Rena bringing Hughie so came back and kept him for her.

Sat. November 20, 1920
A very nice day again. They husked. I kept Hughie all day. Rena came for him this evening. They had a surprise on Leimgrubers last night. Jason came up tonight and got some money instead of selling corn, it's so low.

Sun. November 21, 1920
It has been an awful nice day. Clydes folks came down for the day and came back with them for a few days. Clyde had two blow outs and run in from the Terminal on flat tire.

Mon. November 22, 1920    Toledo
Clyde had a man bring a new tire this A.M. so he could get to the office, then it was flat when he got there. It has rained most all day. Mrs. Rush stays at Clydes. She fixed my coat over. Clyde brought me to Ethel's tonight.

Tues. November 23, 1920     Toledo
So dark and gloomy again and rained some. We havn't done much but mend a little. I tatted some. Jims work hasn't come in yet. He has been down to the dock twice. Eva came over this afternoon.

Wed. November 24, 1920  Toledo
Another rainy bad day. Rained last night too. The big boat load of flax-seed came in today so Jim worked all P.M. Clyde and Grace and kiddies came for me tonight. Ethel did a large washing. Dried them in basement. Johnny came over tonight to Ethels.

Thurs. November 25, 1920    Thanksgiving Day
Pa came down to Clydes this A.M. and we had a lovely dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were there, she is very poorly again. We went by Ethels on our way home and Glenn came with us.

Fri. November 26, 1920
It has been cloudy and dull. Pa and Glenn went to Jasons. Glenn staid tonight. Mr. Frank Mann is going over their cars down at Jasons. He's doing Jasons today. I went up town P.M. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox came up tonight.

Sat. November 27, 1920
I went down town to a sale at the Mrs. Ward Millinary store. Got a dandy velvet hat for $2- had been $6.50. Pa had been doing a little of everything at Jasons. got the Reo fixed up this P.M.

Sun. November 28, 1920
Jasons were up to Allen Parks and left Hughie with us. I kept him this A.M. and Pa went to Church and S.S. and he kept him this P.M. and I went to see the Pageant. Ralph and Mayme came up tonight.

Mon. November 29, 1920
I did a two weeks washing besides quite a lot of other work. Ironed some too. Pa came home early tonight. The engine went wrong when they were shredding and Jason had to come to town and Pa husked.

Tues. November 30, 1920
It commenced raining about noon and drizzled most all afternoon but they shredded most of the time. I ironed and worked all day but it was awful dark. Clyde expects to go to Columbus to a Dental Meeting. Orra comes tomorrow.

Wed. December 1, 1920
It has rained about all day. We were going out to meet Orra at North Baltimore and car wouldn't go at all so called Ralph up and he and Mayme went. Then all staid to supper. George came P.M. Letter from Ethel and Glenn isn't very well.

Thurs. December 2, 1920
We have just been visiting. Orra's trunk came this evening. Pa went to Jasons this P.M. but he is helping Bob Leimgruber move. Its pretty wet to husk. they are loading up today.

Fri. December 3, 1920
Mayme asked us up this afternoon. Pa went out this A.M to help Ralph as Jason couldn't work. He hauled a load of hogs and a drill for Bob. He stopped here this A.M. Mayme came up and took us out. We staid to supper. We brought their Victrola home.

Sat. December 4, 1920
It has rained all day. They couldn't work but Jasons wanted us to come out for dinner and a chicken dinner too. Little Robert Carl is getting too sweet for anything.

Sun. December 5, 1920
We went to church this morning and left our dinner cooking and Ralph and Mayme came down for dinner. Orra and I are writing letters tonight. I'm writing to Aunt Nancie.

Mon. December 6, 1920
Pa went down and husked at Jasons. Orra and I washed this morning. Then this aternon we went over town and did a little shopping. Its been quite nice but cooler. Got 2 eggs for the first. Clifford went away.

Tues. December 7, 1920
Orra did the ironing this morning while I did other work. Then we crochet this P.M. Mrs. Bruce called this A.M. and Elma H. this PM. Pa and Jason are busy at the husking. George Lepare is helping.

Wed. December 8, 1920
Orra finished a couple of bags for Ethel and me of black velvet. And we both were busy with crocheting this A.M. Then went over town this P.M. Ralphs finished husking. He's got a new team. Pa helped shred at Lepare's. Ralphs came tonight.

Thurs. December 9, 1920
Pa helped shred at Bettie's after they finished Lepare's. I've been crocheting some. Orra sewed and washed her hair. Ralph and Mayme came up and got her this P.M. A letter from Ethel. They have colds. Babe walked some. They moved a large house past here today.

Fri. December 10, 1920
It was raining this morning so they went out and helped Ralph butcher as they couldn't husk. I went with Pa. Jason and George Lepare went together, we and Jason took one pig together. Got 3 eggs. Jason went to Toledo tonight.

Sat. December 11, 1920
I've had a big days work, tended my lard- got 3 gal. And made a little mince meat- canned 2 1/2 qts and made 3 pies. Pa helped husk at home. Ralph and Mayme brought Orra back tonight.

Sun. December 12, 1920
This has been a busy day, been nice though. We went to Ethels this A.M. found them under Quarantine- a diptheria germ had been found in Dorothys throat but she wasn't sick. We went to Johns after dinner. Then to Clydes, had supper and home 10-30. Little John is bad off with his head. Orra staid down.

Mon. December 13, 1920
Its been nice most all day but raining tonight. I am feeling bad with a cold again so didn't do much but a little fancy work, etc. Lorena and her mother came up to shop and left both babes here. They were awful good.

Tues. December 14, 1920  
It has been terrible windy all day. It rained most all night and windy. Pa went down though quite early and husked. I've felt rather burning all day but better tonight. Mrs. Clague called awhile and Blanche Leimgruber.

Wed. December 15, 1920
It was snowy and bad to husk so Pa helped me wash. He did all the rubbing and when he was thru I had them ready to hang. I put them upstairs. Ralph and Mayme came tonight. A letter from Nancie and one from Ethel. Children all right. Jim came down to his folks yesterday.

Thurs. December 16, 1920
It has been a wintery day- cold and snowed some- but Pa helped Ralph haul in fodder. the wind blew it down so he has to get it in. I friend down the ham and shoulder. Pa cut it up last night.

Fri. December 17, 1920
Pa helped Ralph again. They got nearly thru. I tatted some and crocheted and read some. Jason and George Lepare finished husking on Betties. It is snowing quite hard tonight.

Sat. December 18, 1920
Pa and Jason helped Lepare husk. Mrs. Abbot and Rena came up to trade and let both babies. They were just dandy for awhile and Bobbie went to sleep. When he waked he cried. then Hughie had to but tried so hard not too. A letter from Grace saying they couldn't come tomorrow. Want us to come there.

Sun. December 19, 1920
We went to Clydes for dinner, and a dandy chicken dinner. Helen has chicken-pox so they couldn't come up; about over it though. Orra came back with us. Mrs. Adams and Flora went down and Mrs Adams came back again. Ethels are better.

Mon. December 20, 1920
Orra has been writing and sending gifts. I have tatted. We went over town and did some shopping. Pa hauled corn over to Sugar Ridge for Lepare. It has been quite cold- 22 above. George was over again fussing because Orra hadn't been over yet.

Tues. December 21, 1920
Pa has been about home all day. We washed this morning. Orra did it mostly. We went over to George's this after noon and he will feel better now. It snowed and sleeted. Orra made an apron to take Susan with some other things. Clifford went to his Uncle in Penn.

Wed. December 22, 1920
The snow and sleet all gone but storming and blowing tonight. I sent off some cards and Grace her two tatting h'd'k's. Got some greetings. Pa has been home. Orra sewed some.

Thurs. December 23, 1920
It has been disagreeable. Have stayed in all day. Jason went to Toledo with Lepare. Donald came down, says they hadn't taken off the Quarantine yet so they can't come down.

Fri. December 24, 1920
We went over town this P.M. Did a little more shopping. Ralph and Mame came down and brought George some potatoes and other things. Then on over here awhile. Cortland came home tonight.

Sat. December 25, 1920    Christmas
It has been a lovely day but rather cold  12 above this A.M. but got up to 20. We spend the day at Ralphs, had a lovely dinner. Glenn and Donald and Hazels were at their Ewing dinner. Jasons had Floyds and Harry (Abbott, from Toledo). R.E. and M.E. came up and took Orra home.

Sun. December 26, 1920
It has been rather stormy all day. Pa went to church and S.S. but we didn't go. this afternoon we went to Jasons and staid till this evening and it just snowed awful hard all the way home. Had to stop and clean the glass 2 or 3 times.

Mon. December 27, 1920
It was so cold and snowy we didn't wash but stuck to our fancy work. I finished up some of my presents. Ralph and Mayme brought Courtland down to take the train back and came over awhile.

Tues. December 28, 1920
It was coldest its been- down to Zero this A.M. Jason and Glenn took a load of wood to Floyd A. and stopped awhile. Henrietta B. phoned and wanted us to come over tonight so we went. Had a nice visit. 8 above Zero tonight.

Wed. December 29, 1920
We washed this A.M. Then Pa took us over town this P.M. We got a letter from Grace saying John and Junior had come down with the Chicken-Pox so now they can't come up New Years. Ralphs and Jason, Glenn and Hugh were here tonight.

Thurs. December 30, 1920
Orra ironed and I did the sweeping this forenoon and we went over to Mrs. Adams this P.M. and saw Flora Bruce. We went into Mrs. Kidds awhile tonight a little while. We put the tree up and got it partly fixed. Jason came this P.M.

Fri. December 31, 1920
This has been quite a busy day but Orra did the baking while I did the other work for tomorrow. Ralph and Mayme went down and brought Ethel to their place. Pa and I drove down to Jasons tonight. He and Hughie isn't feeling vey good. 12-10. the New Year has come in. Orra and I watched it in.




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.   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, or none of the above. In 1919 near the end of the year Carl showed up. Who is Carl? And Jason even named the middle name of his son Carl... Then  later in 1920, I cannot find George Lepare on findagrave or familysearch. Where do Jason's hired men come from?  If you know, let me know.

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etc, back to 1911 which is the first diary we have of Naomi DeSelms Cox at  http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbaracox/naomi_1911.html

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