Naomi's Diaries

Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1921 Diary ©

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

Naomi DeSelms Cox born in Ohio October 19, 1855. She is 65 years old as 1921 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 and worked the farm, Pa frequently helping.

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, LeGalley, Thomas, Armitage, and Householder families were nearby.

Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox was a farm wife and the mother of eight children in Wood Co in northwestern Ohio.
She frequently refers to John her husband, whom she calls "Pa" and her five children:

Ethel (living in Toledo with husband Jim Ewing; their children: Hazel the oldest grandchild, Glenn, Donald, Dorothy, Doris, Ralph, and Wesley who was born in 1920.
(Jim's parents - Mr and Mrs Wesley Ewing, lived very near Naomi and John Cox's farm on Hannah Road),
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 21, 17 and 15 respectively, as 1921 began. They live and farm in Liberty township.
Clyde or"C.H." with his dental practice in Toledo and wife Grace, and John and Helen and Clyde jr (aka Junion) who was born in 1920. Grace's parents are Emma and John Jones.
Jason and his wife Lorena Abbott Cox who farm in Wood county and their son Hugh or Hughie- never a well child. In 1920 Robert Carl "Bobbie" was born. You can see 4 babies were born in this immediate Cox family in 1920 and that doesn't include Elza and Laura's Ralph!
As the year begins, Naomi's niece Orra DeSelms Thomas is visiting from Kansas.

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Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1921 Diary ©

Sat. January 1, 1921
Another New Year has gone by. The children were all here except for Johns folks. Anna being sick, and two of Clydes children, John and Junior, who had the chicken pox. Clyde and Grace and Helen came after dinner. We were remembered nicely. Pa got Bathrobe from Clydes; chain from Jasons; flash light from Johns; silk muffler from Ralphs etc; suspenders from Orra.

Sun. January 2, 1921
Jim and Ethel went to Ewings last night and back in time for dinner. Then we took them home tonight and went to see Anna. She is feeling quite bad but up and around but hardly able. R.E. and M.E. came and took Orra back with them. Jason was up awhile. Hugh is feeling bad.

Mon. January 3, 1921
It has been a lovely day. The sun shone and seemed like a spring day. I did quite a large washing, my own and some for Anna. Ralphs, Mayme and Orra came in tonight awhile. Pa commenced ditching for tile.

Tues. January 4, 1921
Another fine day and Pa is working at his tileing and gets awful tired. Just after he'd gone to bed, Mr. English and Geo. Armitage came to see him about leasing for oil, but I didn't get him up. They said they'd see him tomorrow.

Wed. January 5, 1921
It hasn't been so nice, rather a cold wind tho it's only at freezing tonight. Pa is tired and nearly sick tonight but doctored up and went to bed. Thinks he will be all right. Hughie sent me some nice fresh doughnuts or at least told Grandpa of it.

Thurs. January 6, 1921
Ralphs brought Orra back tonight. Pa is awful tired and feels bad again, am afraid this ditching is too much for him, but he can't give it up while its so nice to work. He put in 100 today.

Fri. January 7, 1921
Orra has been getting ready to go out to Marion tomorrow. She and I went up town P.M. She got some yarn to make Bessie's girls caps. Wants me to make them like one I just finished for Miss Heiser's Aunt. I made tatting for a h'd'k'f today. Its been raining tonight. Rena has Erysipelas.

Sat. January 8, 1921
Orra went to Marion this A.M. to see Mr. Thomas folks. Pa and Jason laid 150 tiles. Jason had to take Rena to the Dr. Again she is quite bad with erysipelas. Her fever is 102. We have Hugh. Jason brought him tonight.

Sun. January 9, 1921
It's been awful nice all day. Pa went to church, then Jason took us to Toledo in his car this P.M. I had to go to take Anna's washing and he had to take Hughie. Anna had to go to see her mother. She is very sick. We saw Archie. He is very bad. Rena's fever is higher. She looks awful bad.

Mon. January 10, 1921
Another nice day. Pa worked at his tile and Jason helped what he could. Had to help at the house some, the doctor said Rena was some better than yesterday. Ralph phoned that Mayme was sick now.

Tues. January 11, 1921
It has been snowing most all day. Pa was at home. Ralph came down to deliver some beef. He butchered one this A.M. Mayme is better. Lorena's fever is lower but it seems to be spreading over her head more. Baby Robert isn't feeling good today.

Wed. January 12, 1921
It has been quite cold all day 18 tonight. Ralph and Mayme went to Toledo with Jim's beef. Lorena is geting along quite well, the Dr. thinks. And baby is feeling better. A letter from Orra. She had quite a time getting there. Has a cold.

Thurs. January 13, 1921
Cold again but is up to 24 and is snowing tonight. Ralph and Mayme came up tonight and brought our beef 16 lbs. Its fine. Ralph went to the lodge and she to visit a friend so didn't come till late. Lorena is doing quite well.

Fri. January 14, 1921
Jason came up to pay his taxes. Had to wait so came up to dinner. They're awful high, about double. I washed a little. It snowed some. Pa went over and took George some things. Rena is getting along fine.

Sat. January 15, 1921
It snowed quite a lot last night and has been rather cold again but is down to 24 tonight. Jason was up this P.M. He came to bring Floyd home. His car wouldn't start. Hughie was sick last night but O.K. today.

Sun. January 16, 1921
Pa went to church and S.S. this morning and to the M.E. Church tonight. Hughie and I have been at home all day. He is feeling fine today. Jason phoned. They are getting along real well. Cortland has come home. Ralphs were down there last night.

Mon. January 17, 1921
I did quite a large washing, most of them got dry. I finished one of Burnett's books tonight. The Lost Prince. Am also doing some fancy work. There are some of the worse hold up lately, one in Toledo, they got away with the R.R. money.

Tues. January 18, 1921
Pretty cold again- down to 12 this A.M. Jesse Cox came this P.M. Jason hauled a load of wood up to George. Jesse says Archie is at a hospital- had to have his side tapped, got about 3 qt's. Had a tube inserted. Letter from Orra.

Wed. January 19, 1921
It has been bad- sleeted most ever since 10 o'clock. Pa went to Jasons. It was terrible icy comeing home. Jason hauled a load of corn to S.Ridge got .70 cents. Has a load of oats on and some more corn. Taxes tomorrow. I sent Orras caps to her. She won't be back for awhile.

Thurs. January 20, 1921
Pa payed his taxes over $92. as much again as last year and got only .70 and .75 cents for corn against $205 las yer and .35 for oats, and .70 last year. A letter from Ethel. They are pretty well only she isn't well. No work yet for Jim but Harold has this wk.

Fri. January 21, 1921
It has been quite warm, about 50 all day. Jason came in this A.M. and brought us a basket full of beef and some milk. They wanted us to have some of their quarter. I went over town P.M. and Pa staid with Hughie. Flora came awhile. Clyde had been having a bad time with his eye.

Sat. January 22, 1921
It has been a dark rainy day. We got a card from Ethel saying Jim had got to work in the Linseed oil mills. Mr. Joe Mitchell died yesterday in Cal.

Sun. January 23, 1921
It has been a lovely day. Clydes came up to Jasons for dinner, then came here this evening. We had supper then later Ralphs came, then Jasons came and we had a very nice evening. They took Hughie home.

Mon. January 24, 1921
It is some colder and not so nice. Pa went to Haskins to the meeting of the Grain Co. Then worked at his ditching this P.M. I sewed some, made an apron and nearly a percale waist light.

Tues. January 25, 1921
I've been knitting on my sweater some. Pa has helped Jason husk. Floyd helped and Geo. Lepare this P.M. Jason gave Pa some Theater tickets tonight and came and took us besides, Masonic help They wanted me to help at Church P.M. but too cold.. I backed out.

Wed. January 26, 1921
I finished my sweater. Then Pa and I went over town. He sat round and talked and I did some trading. He heard Gib Knauss died of heart trouble very suddenly yesterday. Also that Mr. Mitchell's remains came.

Thurs. January 27, 1921
Pa went to Mr. Mitchell's funeral at 10 A.M. This P.M. Lorena and her mother came up to do some shopping and left the children with us then tonight we went over to Will Eberlys. Jason phoned tonight. He'd shred tomorrow.

Fri. January 28, 1921
The batteries had run down this A.M. so Pa went down to Jasons with Ralph and Cortland. They shredded 7 acres. The weather has been fine. I tatted quite a lot. Finished up on h'd'k besides the work and sewed some. A letter from Orra. Will be back home Mon.

Sat. January 29, 1921
George called up tonight and said Archie died today. He wanted Pa to take him down there tomorrow but the car is laid up now. It has rained all afternoon and is quite warm. A letter from Ethel, all are well but Baby has a bad cold.

Sun. January 30, 1921
We went to Church this morning, walked. Ralphs came over from her Church and staid to dinner. Then Jasons came in awhile. They brought Mrs. Abbot to Floyds to go to Hillsdale in the A.M. Pa went to the M.E. tonight. it has got quite stormy.

Mon. January 31, 1921
Pa went to Pemberville on the car to meet Orra. There was quite a heavy fall of snow last night. A letter from Ethel, she says Archie's funeral is tomorrow at noon. I ironed my Sat's washing. Geo. was over this A.M.

Memoranda Tues. 1921
Ralph and Mayme went and took us to the funeral. It was a large funeral and so many flowers. Went to Ethels and ate dinner first. A good thing for we went clear to Weston with them. Mrs. Reider and Mrs Weter called. its been quite nice.

Tues. February 1, 1921
We've had a long ride and feel rather tired tonight. Ethel is feeling quite bad and so is the baby- he has such a bad eye. She went to the funeral. Glenn kept Babe. One of Archie's little boys has St. Vitus dance or something, too bad.

Wed. February 2, 1921
Jay Southard came to see us this afternoon. We hadn't seen him for about 18 years, his hair is quite gray and I didn't know him. He has quit sailing and works in Cleveland as pattern maker. Jason brought Jay up. Brought Hughie.

Thurs. February 3, 1921
It has been quite nice. I havn't done much, Orra did her ironing and quite a lot of other work and is pretty tired. We got another chunk of beef of John Kidd 13 or 14 lbs. Ralph had his front tooth out today. Will have a bridge.

Fri. February 4, 1921
It has been rainy all afternon. I've finished 2 more h'd'f's making 4 tatted ones. Orra fixed my black crepe de Chine waist. Hughie is real good, he is here yet. He likes Orra so well.

Sat. February 5, 1921
It has been real dark and a little rainy. Jasons came in this afternoon and brought some things for Hughie. Ralphs came in tonight and took Orra home with them.

Sun. February 6, 1921
Pa went to Church and S.S. this morning. Ralphs came up to their Church then came over and took us out to dinner and back in the evening. It has been a lovely day. Albert went to Toledo Fri. night and back tonight.

Mon. February 7, 1921
It has been rather dark and stormed quite a bit all forenoon. Orra cut out a waist for me and finished a book "A Daughter of the Land". We were going to the Library tonight but the lights went off. I'm making a tatting cap. Jason called up tonight.

Tues. February 8, 1921
We went to Toledo and took Orra for a little stay. Went over town to the Womans Exchange and nothing doing, they'd rather have something besides tatting and crochet. We left Hughie at home, stopped and got him coming home.

Wed. February 9, 1921
Pa went down to work on his tile ditch all day. They insisted on me sending my washing and Hughies and they did it on their power machine. I have been nearly sick with my cold all day, but am breaking it all right with Rexall's remedies. Jasons sent us up a chicken to cook.

Thurs. February 10, 1921
Pa went down and ditched again, can finish tomorrow if they can work, but its snowing tonight. I am lots better. I think my cold is broke up. I'm not doing much. I've begun a lttle tatted collar, tabs.

Fri. February 11, 1921
My the snow is quite deep and has been at it most all day some. Pa has been at home. I ironed some and did usual work and tatted but got pretty tired. We dressed the chicken and cooked part of it for dinner and had noodles.

Sat. February 12, 1921
It has been rather nice. Thawed some. Ralph and Mayme went to Charlie LeG for eggs tonight and stopped and got her handbag, she thought she had lost it. Gib Knauss' sale and sold the place too for 14000. A letter from Jay and one from Orra for Ethel her lameness is better.

Sun. February 13, 1921
It has been a nice day. Pa went to Church and S.S. this A.M. and to Church tonight. Ralphs were at Church and brought him home tonight and staid awhile. Jason phoned, they would come up but afraid Hughie would feel so bad when they went.

Mon. February 14, 1921
It has been a nice day. Athawed snow about all off. Pa went down and finished putting in his tile. Is awful tired tho, but glad its done. Jason bought a cow and calf of Fred Weihl. He is going to sell milk instead of cream.

Tues. February 15, 1921
It has been one lovely day. Up to 60, its at 54 tonight, almost like spring. Pa went down to the Church tonight to a class supper- the mens class- had a good time. Jason called up, says Grandma got back, they'll get Hugh tomorrow.

Wed. February 16, 1921
It has been a very windy day but not cold. I washed a little this A.M. and went down town this P.M. and Pa staid with Hughie. Rena and her mother came and got him later. Jason was helping LePare move.

Thurs. February 17, 1921
Pa went down and got Jasons little team and moved George's things over on Prospect St. in part of Wixson's a double house. Jason is helping George Lepare move on the old Withrow place. R.E. tried to blowout stumps, too green. Rather cold and blustery, snowed some.

Fri. February 18, 1921
A letter from Ethel saying the Baby is awful sick since Tues. Grace is sick too, she is sorry Orra can't have a better time. Johns will get their cook back again. It has been pretty hard on them. Not quite so cold-25 or 30.

Sat. February 19, 1921
It has been rather nice about 25 or 30. Nothing doing much but hold ups and robberies. They have got some of the bad ones in the Depot case where two officers were shot. One had got to go to the chair. Jason was in tonight for potatoes.

Sun. February 20, 1921
Rather a busy day. We went to church and S.S. this A.M. then down to Toledo to Clydes first. Found Grace and baby Junior better but his eyes are quite bad. We went to Ethels just as they had supper ready. Baby is much better. Ralph came home with us.

Mon. February 21, 1921
It has been a vey nice day. Did a little washing and mending. Ralph and Mayme stopped this P.M. Brought me a loaf of warm home made bread and coffee cake. They went to see a colt of George Lepare's.

Tues. February 22, 1921
It has been quite nice but rathe windy tonight. Going to storm I think, for it was cloudy toward night. Pa has been home. Only went over town this P.M. awhile.

Wed. February 23, 1921
Dr. McKendree died this P.M. at St. Vincents hospital following an operation for Paratinitis. I went to church this P.M. The Home Workers class entertained the others. It snowed some and quite cold. Ralph staid with Grandpa.

Thurs. February 24, 1921
Jason is hauling away a load of oats. They're a little better than they were before. I made Ralph a blue percale waist I got yesterday. We went over to Mrs. Clague's awhile tonight. She had a new picture to show Pa of Mr. Holden.

Fri. February 25, 1921
Baby Robby is quite sick today. Jason brought Hughie up tonight till he is better, quite a bad cold. We bought a small piece of beef again of McClung. Mrs. Boughner is at home sick now. I've tatted some and finished Elenor Porter's book "Mary Marie".

Sat. February 26, 1921
I got a letter from Nancie and one from Ethel. Babe is feeling pretty bad yet but is better. Orra is visiting at Eva's and round amoung them. She said Clyde's will be up tomorrow. He phoned too. Little Robbie is getting better. Dr. McKendree buried this P.M. T'was rainy. I brought my lower plate in two, am so sorry.

Sun. February 27, 1921
We had a nice day and nice visit. Clydes are all feeling quite well again. Ralph and Mayme came in tonight and went to Church. Brought Pa back with them. Jason was up and got Hughie this A.M. Robbie is much better. Jasons Anniversary. Clyde took my teeth to fix.

Mon. February 28, 1921
I made a little beginning at some wool pieces but up a lot ready to piece. Ralph and Mayme went down to George Lepare's and made the trade- a cow for a cold. R.E. had more cows than he wants. They stopped awhile.

Tues. March 1, 1921
Well, March came like a lamb all right- 45 tonight. but hope it don't go out like a lion again. I washed this A.M. and commenced piecing this P.M. Ralph got his colt home all right that he traded a heifer for. Jason took a veal to Toledo today. He and Rena to the Dr. tonight- she has a sick cold. I got m teeth back already. Awful nice.

Wed. March 2, 1921
I went over to the Missionary meeting this P.M. Then we all went over to Mr. Layton's tonight. It has been a nice day. Lorena is better. A letter from Ethel and they are getting better. Dorothy wrote quite a letter too.

Thurs. March 3, 1921
It has been colder today. We went down to Jasons this afternoon. Pa was going to trim grapes but he could help Jason some about getting started in to plowing with the four horses. Harve E. has had his teeth all out today. Jason went with him.

Fri. March 4, 1921
The great Inaugeration that has put Harding in as President. It was stormy here but nice there. Pa was over town. Got him some fine shoes and over shoes. Elma Heiser was in awhile. Mrs. B. (Boughner, her sister) is getting better. It has snowed and sleeted P.M.

Sat March 5, 1921
It has rained quite a little today, not so very cold 55 tonight and quite windy. eggs are .28 cts. Ralph and Mayme were in this P.M. He has filled a car with corn- this week at .85cts. Pa went down to see the Parade of I.O.O.F. tonight.

Sun. March 6, 1921
It has been a very dark gloomy day and got to raining toward night. Pa went to S.S. and church this A.M. I have read quite a good deal as no one came in. Pa and Ralph slept quite a while this P.M.

Mon. March 7, 1921
We have had our first thundershower and not so very cold, about 45. Pa went down and trimmed the grapes this P.M. Jason helped Harry LeGalley cut wood this A.M. and plowed P.M. Ralph phoned tonight he had a car to fill. Pa will help him.

Tues. March 8, 1921
Ralph and I went out to Ralph's today with Pa to help Ralph what he could. It was Mayme's Birthday. We had a dandy dinner. It got to raining toward night. He got nearly through.

Wed. March 9, 1921
It was rainy this A.M. but got real nice. It's a little cooler tonight- down to 36. We got a letter from Ethel. They are feeling pretty good- obly some colds. They've got a new rug and are cleaning some.

Thurs. March 10, 1921
It has been a lovely day and I did a large washing- a spread and pair of blankets extra. Pa helped quite a bit. Then he went down to Jasons to do some work for himself. Mrs. Reider and Mrs Stutz called. A letter from Jay and a pen picture. They brought Hughie tonight.

Fri. March 11, 1921
Another fine day. Pa went to Sugar Ridge this A.M. and got a few more tile and finished a place he'd left. Jason hauled a load of oats .49 cents now. Lorena and her mother came for Hughie tonight. One of his teeth got loose today. He isn't feeling very well anyway. Ralph and Mayme went to Toledo. It has been a disappointing day somehow.

Sat. March 12, 1921
It has been rainy all day so Dad has been about home all day. Only over town this P.M. and John phoned for us to bring him some eggs if possible so Pa went down tonight and got him 15 doz. at .28 cents. Pays .39 there.

Sun. March 13, 1921
We went down to Toledo. Took Ralph homne and Orra came back with us. We got home by 9 o'clock. We went over to John's Restaurant awhile. He was taking his sleep as the keep open nights, but we visited with Anna awhile. They're quite busy.

Mon. March 14, 1921
We havn't done much but went over town this P.M. Orra sent some shoes to Bessies baby and looked round a good deal. Got back quite late. Pa went down to Jasons this P.M. Jason came in tonight.

Tues. March 15, 1921
we washed this A.M. and sewed this P.M. We also washed our heads. It has been a fine day but wound up with a thunder shower. Ralph and Mayme came in tonight. Brought me a can of horse-radish and loaf of bread. Pa to Jasons P.M. Ruth started West to her husband.

Wed. March 16, 1921
Orra worked on my voile waist today again. Begun it yesterday. She went down town this P.M. and got her a silk dress for her self. We went to the Community or Social Circle at Orlie Beck's tonight. It's been fine day. Beck's house and everybody was decorated with green tonight.

Thurs. March 17, 1921
Orra got her dress nearly done. I did her ironing so she ould stick to it. I made a percle light skirt and joined it to the waist- like it. It rained this P.M. some so Pa didn't go down to Jasons.

Fri. March 18, 1921
Orra finished her dress and went out, to Jasons. Lorena came up, brought Hughie for me and took her back with her. They're going to have a party there tonight. Pa has been out all day.

Sat. March 19, 1921
Pa went out again today and Orra came back with him. She expected to stay over Sun. but gave it up. Will go back next week some. I have Hugh yet. He is feeling real good again. Johnny plowed tonight.

Sun. March 20, 1921
It has been quite nice tho it rained last night. Very warm, no fire all day. Pa went to S.S. and Church this A.M. and he and Orra tonight and Ralph and Mayme brought them back. Jason and Rena came for Hugh tonight.

Mon. March 21, 1921
It has been rather bad. Rained some and windy. Orra made my white dress skirt. Pa and I went to Wilcox's tonight. They are moving out on a farm near Dewese Church. She hurt her foot badly.

Tues. March 22, 1921
It is lots colder- freezes some. Jason phoned this A.M. that Baby Bobby was real sick. Had the Dr. last night and this A.M. Pa and I went down to see them and get Hughie but Jason brought him, he coughs lots. A letter from Dottie (Naomi's sister Nancy's daughter).

Wed. March 23, 1921
Well, Babe is lots better and so is Hughie. We washed this morning then drove down town and took Hughie and drove round by Normal College and Heinze Plant. Then this afternoon Pa and Orra went down to Jasons. A letter from Ethel.

Thurs. March 24, 1921
Orra came back last night and went back with Pa again this A.M. It was raining so he came back before dinner but she is making a black satin dress for Lorena. Mr. and Mrs Johnson came in to see Hughie this P.M. Mrs. Sutton came with her.

Fri. March 25, 1921
Jason was in this A.M. and Baby is lots better. They are going to a party at Becks tonight. Grandma will keep him I presume. Orra is still there. It has been a lovely day. Pa has been picking and cleaning round the yard and garden a little. I planted flower seeds.

Sat. March 26, 1921
They came and got Hughie this P.M. Orra went back with them and they want us to come down tomorrow. Its been a lovely day. Pa and I went over town tonight and got me a new voile dress.

Sun. March 27, 1921
It has rained all day long. We went to S.S. and Church and back again in the rain then down to Jasons for dinner and a lovely dinner of chicken and easter eggs, biscuit dumplings. Orra came back with us. It will rain for 7 Sunday I suppose.

Mon. March 28, 1921
It has turned very cold down to 24. Ralph was into the Dentist and came down and ate dinner with us while he was waiting. Orra got my new voile dress well along. She isn't feeling well tonight. Has a bad cold.

Tues. March 29, 1921
The thermometer got down to 17 below last night. Most afraid the fruit is hurt. We went up to Park's this P.M. and staid to supper. she had a very nice little supper and weas in her cleaning too. Had a bad blowout comeing home. Ralph's came down and got Orra tonight.

Wed. March 30, 1921
Pa and I both helped at cleaning the church and am awfully tired. We didn't get near through. They can finish tomorrow but don't think I'll go. Ralph's brought Orra back today, or rather tonight. Don. came down to Ralphs. Tire blowout again.

Thurs. March 31, 1921
Pa went back and helped at the church. I've felt too tired to do much but usual work and tatted some for Orra. she finished my dress. And made herself an apron and cap this P.M. too. Pa went down and got two new tires this P.M.

Fri. April 1, 1921
We washed this A.M. Then Pa took us over town and went to George's first. But they were gone so did a little shopping and came home. I got a percale dress and Orra cut it out and got it ready for buttons. Pa went down and sowed grass seed.

Sat. April 2, 1921
Pa was down to Jasons all day. They went over to see the Tractor Demonstration. Orra went over and drew out money to pay her way hone and got a pair of oxfords $8 1/2. we went down town tonight. Ralph's brought us home.

Sun. April 3, 1921
We went and took Orra to Clydes then C.H., Pa and she went over to the Depot after dinner and bought her ticket and checked her trunk. Jasons came in awhile. We went over to Ethels for supper. Called on John.

Mon. April 4, 1921
I washed and did my curtains for bedroom. Pa worked at Jasons finished sowing grass-seed and rolled the wheat. They are putting oats now at home. The weather is lovely about 75 most all day.

Tues. April 5, 1921
Pa helped to tear up the bedroom and took up the carpet and cleaned it before he went down to Jasons. Then I finished it and finished ironing. Pa dragged down stalks on Jewells. Lovely day.

Wed. April 6, 1921
I went over to Mrs. Edwards to Missionary Meeting this afternoon. It was very warm- up to 80 this P.M. There was a large attendance. Pa was down to Jasons.

Thurs. April 7, 1921
Another warm day but rained toward night quite hard and got some cooler. I went down this A.M. and got groceries. The groceries closes on Thurs afternoons. I got weighed 208 lbs. Pa helped at Jasons put in oats on H.G.

Fri. April 8, 1921
It has been a dark rainy day. Pa went down to Jasons this morning but came back. It came down very hard some of the time. I didn't feel good so only crocheted on some curtain edge. Too bad to try to clean any.

Sat. April 9, 1921
It rained so much they could do nothing on the farm so Pa helped me and we cleaned two rooms- the front roomk and the front one upstairs. It rained some today and has turned cold- up to 38 tonight and snowing, has to let water out of car. A letter from Ethel. Jasons and Ralphs were up town P.M.

Sun. April 10, 1921
It was so snowy and bad I staid home all day. Pa went both morning and evening services. It snowed hard last night and this A.M. and is about 32. Am afrraid for the fruit now.

Mon. April 11, 1921
The thermometer got as low as 20 this A.M. they say, and most of the fruit is hurt they say. Pa went to Jasons after helping awhile here. I washed and did quite lot of other work. Jasons had Floyd help and tore out the pantry and partition.

Tues. April 12, 1921
It is getting some better but has been rather raw and windy today. Pa has been at Jason all day. Finished getting in oats on Goodenoughs. they've the new roo ready to plaster. Mr. and Mrs. Layton came in tonight.

Wed. April 13, 1921
It looked rather rainy so Pa staid and helped me and we got quite a lot done. We finished with the upstairs only putting down the capet in the hall and stair-way. A Red Cross drive started today.

Thurs. April 14, 1921
We finished with the upstairs and it looks quite nice I think. It got to raining again. We went out to Ralphs this afternoon. It rained terribly while there so when we started out across the sod got stuck. R.E. got Pete to start us.

Fri. April 15, 1921
It has been rather nice today sinc the hard rain. Ralph and Mayme were up this P.M. Jason came up this A.M. and brought Hugie and we'll keep him till they get through papering. I've been making him a picturebook from magazine covers.

Sat. April 16, 1921
It has been another dark, rainy day. Jason stopped and brought something for Hughie. They have the paper on but are painting some too. Ralphs were in too tonight. There has been awful storms in the west. We're getting it now.

Sun. April 17, 1921
It hs been an awful disagreeable day. Snowed a little all day long and is growing colder tonigh. Ralph phoned tonight that they'd butcher their pig tomorrow, for us to come out. Pa went to S.S. and church A.M.

Mon. April 18, 1921
It was down to 28 in the night but to 50 at noon so it warmed up quite a bit. We took Hughie and went out to Ralphs. They made their sausage and got it all friend down, the lard tended, all done but frying the ham and shoulders. Hughie enjoyed the day and was sweet and good.

Tues. April 19, 1921
Pa went to Jasons and Hughie and I have been alone all day. It has been quite nice. I got a letter from Ethel. Glenn has been out of school again a couple of days and Dorothy has a bad cold in her head.

Wed. April 20, 1921
It has been a very nice day rather windy but bright. I did a large washing and part of the ironing. Hughie was good as he could be. Pa was at Jasons. Elma Heiser is sick again and Mrs. B. had to stay at home. Frieda (Hutton) Hodgson baby boy was born.

Thurs. April 21, 1921
I am very tired. I finished my big ironing including the curtains this A.M. Then we cleaned this middle room, put up the curtains and finished it all up. Pa has been here to help. Hughie has been so good.

Fri. April 22, 1921
It has been rainy and bad again but we cleaned quite a bit in the kitchen and summer kitchen. Can finish tomorrow I think. R.E. called up. He is trying to find some raspberry plants.

Sat. April 23, 1921
We got through I washed quite a bit too including the kitchen curtains. I got a letter from Nancie and one from Ethel. Some of the children are sick. Dot was married the 7th. (Nancy's daughter) Jasons got Hugh tonight. Ralph's brought us some strawberry plants.

Sun. April 24, 1921
Clyde phoned this A.M. they'd be down. We've had a nice day and a nice visit. we all went out to Jasons this P.M. There house is all changed and looks very nice. Clydes came back, got ice-cream for supper then went home after supper. Pa and I went to church tonight.

Mon. April 25, 1921
It has been an awful hot day. I nearly done out washing quite a large one too. It threatened rain awfully toward night but went round. Rained hard at Jasons. Pa went down. They planted potatoes etc, etc.

Tues. April 26, 1921
It has been another awful hot day. Iironed this A.M. then went over town this P.M. Then made a couple of calls, on Elma and Mrs. Kidd, then went with Mrs. Layton to Gid Thomas', she's delivering peanuts for those who take delegates. A thunderstorm tonight.

Wed. April 27, 1921
It rained most all night I guess and rained some more this A.M. so Pa didn't go down to Jason. He was over to the Court House all P.M. Took in his tax papers. The Delegates are coming in quite fast for the big meeting. A letter from Orra.

Thurs. April 28, 1921
It has been a lovely day, a little cool, but nice. The Meeting commenced this P.M. Over 200 Delegates besides visitors and officers. We got 2 vey nice ladies- Mrs. Fritz a minister's widow, and a Miss Johnson. I put in flower seeds and we finished garden.

Fri. April 29, 1921
This has been a bad rainy day. Rained almost steady since noon. We had a large crowd all day. It sure makes lots of work. I went down this forenoon and staid all day. Pa drove down toward night, ate supper.

Sat. April 30, 1921
I went down this A.M. at the same time the women did and staid till about 3 o'clcok and came home. I got so tired. I baked a cake and rested. The after supper we drove down and heard the services and brought the ladies back.

Sun. May 1, 1921
It has been a very busy day. We all went down to the church this A.M. Then Pa and I came back, ate dinner and went this P.M. and also tonight. They have awful crowds. It has been real cool all day.

Mon. May 2, 1921
It has been real cold and disagreeable all day and reained a little. The big meeting closed at noon. Pa took Mrs. Fritz and Mrs. Johnson and their gripps this A.M. then went on to Jasons. I staid in pretty close

Tues. May 3, 1921
It has been another cold rough day, some warmer though got as high as 52. Pa has been home all day. We set a hen. Don't know whether she'll set good or not. A letter and Wesley and Dorothy's picture and some from Aunt Nan. I 've written 4 letters- Orra, Ethel, Ruby, and Aunt Nan.

Wed. May 4, 1921
I went down to Jasons with Pa this A.M. and staid with Hughie and tended to the work and Lorena went to Toledo with her mother she is going to Hillsdale. Jason ran the tractor and Pa the team. It threatened rain and sprinkled. A letter from Nancie.

Thurs. May 5, 1921
I haven't done much but washed a little bit and rested a whole lot. Toward night I went down town and mailed some papers to our Delagates who were here and rode back with Ralph and Mayme, then came and got table. A card from Mrs. Johnson at Loraine.

Fri. May 6, 1921
Pa has been at Jasons all day. Mrs. Layton and I went with the class to the M.E. church to be entertained by the Mary Case Class. It rained quite a little before we got there and I got a little wet.

Sat. May 7, 1921
I've been nearly sick all day. Took some cold yesterday I guess. Have lain down quite a good deal. Jasons left both babies here tonight while they did trading and brought back a quart of cream.

Sun. May 8, 1921
Jasons wanted us to go to Toledo with them so we all went to Ethels. I am very hoarse and feel pretty bummy, but Ethel wanted me to stay and she'd doctor me up and I can help her some too with Babe.

Mon. May 9, 1921
Ethel went to the corner and ordered the paint for her kitchen this A.M. and put on the first coat this P.M. I got me a blue percale dress and got it most done tonight. Ethel cut it out before beginning her painting.

Tues. May 10, 1921
Ethel did an awful washing today and let the paint dry. I got up early and finished my every day dress and got it to work and take care of baby in. He has been quite sick. Something is wrong with him. Jason's planted their first corn.

Wed. May 11, 1921
Babe is so fussy I took him down street and went clear down to John's and kept him away so she could put on the 2nd coat. Then we ironed quite a lot. John and Anna are both busy in the Restaurant.

Thurs. May 12, 1921
Ethel has so much to do. I took Baby way down Woodville St. to the City Limits. He likes to ride so well. And gives Ethel a chance to work. She is nearly sick too. It rained awful hard this afternoon.

Fri. May 13, 1921
I took Baby down the other way this morning and went down towards Eva's and Ethel finished her painting the woodwork. Then washed some more this afternoon. I can help with meals too. I phoned to Clyde's. I was going home but Grace said they'd take me Sunday.

Sat. May 14, 1921
Ethel had so much running round to do I staid with children and ironed and swept down stairs. Ethel took Babe to the Dr. this P.M. He has glandular fever, gave him a lot of medicine. She has an awful eye, so sore and such a headache. Clydes came and took me home with them tonight.

Sun. May 15, 1921
I kept Baby Clyde and let the rest go to S.S. this A.M. Then after dinner, they brought me home, stopped at Jasons awhile. We got supper for them before they went home. R.E. and M.E. came in tonight awhile.

Mon. May 16, 1921
It sure seems good to get home again. I did a large washing. Then this P.M. I went over town, paid the phone bill and got some groceries. It keeps so cold, frosted hard last and is cold tonight.

Tues. May 17, 1921
It frosted again last night but not a killing frost. I did my ironing and set out a lot of plants I brought home but I'm tired or something don't feel good. It is warming up a little.

Wed. May 18, 1921
Jasons wanted me to come down with Pa and stay with Hughie so they could go up town this P.M. He to the Masonic dedication doings, and she to Letties to fit a dress. We got home about 11:30. They staid for the eveing. Mrs. Senn died today. A letter from Clyde- I left my handbag in auto.

Thurs. May 19, 1921
It has been awful warm. Up to 80 some of the time. I worked round this A.M. and wrote a letter to Ethel. Then went down town this P.M. Then sewed some. Pa has been getting the truck patches ready and planted and dragged the corn. Jason plowed for Harve with tractor.

Fri. May 20, 1921
I've sewed quite a bit today. Am making some bloomers for the little girls and did some for myself. Mrs. Harbaugh died last night.

Sat. May 21, 1921
Pa went to Jasons this A.M. and I did usual work. Then this afternoon he came back and we went to Mrs. Senn's funeral. Then on out to Ralphs and staid to supper. Awful warm. Letter from Ethel. Her eye broke below.

Sun. May 22, 1921
A busy day. We went to church and S.S. this forenoon. Then this P.M went back to Mrs. Harbaugh's funeral. Gids rode with us. Then we stopped there awhile. Jasons stopped here this evening. We kept Hugh. Ralph and Mayme were here this evening.

Mon. May 23, 1921
Hughie felt so bad all day and fretted so we took him home after supper. We are afraid he is going to be sick. Baby Bob is about sick too with his teeth. It has rained, hailed and blew hard- a general thunderstorm. It was terrible hot before the storm.

Tues. May 24, 1921
Pa went down to do what he could so Jason could help take care of the Baby's. They took him to the Dr. this A.M. They are feeling better. I washed. Johns folks and Homer Oswald droved down with Homer's new machine tonight. Had cream. It rained last night, tonight again.

Wed. May 25, 1921
We both went tdown to Jasons. He got a crib of corn hauled awy. I helped to care for the babies. They seemed better and lots brighter this morning but Hughie felt so bad this P.M. They took him to the Dr. Dr. said it looked like Diptheria.

Thurs. May 26, 1921
We have both been at Jasons, Hughie has Diphtheria all right. Dr. Powell was out A.M., so was Johnson this evening and gave him a hipodermic and its making him feel pretty bad tonight. They've put the sign on the house.

Fri. May 27, 1921
They gave Baby Robert antitoxine today and it makes him feel awful bad but his throut is all right, though he swabbed it out and sent it for exam. I staid with them tonight. I got 13 chicks, took them to Jasons.

Sat. May 28, 1921
It is raining so much lately last night and today again. Hughie is getting along quite well, but is so white and weak. Babe is very fussy, has a little fever from teeth.

Sun. May 29, 1921
We found the children feeling lots better. Baby can sit up in his little bed and play again. Ralph and Mayme were down this P.M. Jim came down to his folks and stopped. Some soldiers' funeral that were sent home. It has been lovely.

Mon. May 30, 1921
The children are fussier and crosser than yesterday, I think. But they are getting good appetites and are getting along. We washed. Clydes drove all round the country and stopped at Jasons this evening. 'Twas a nice decoration day.

Tues. May 31, 1921
I went down with Pa again but they had phoned for Mrs. Abbott and she has come now. Jason went to Toledo to meet her. I'm so glad for Rena will feel better and so will I. Ben Ries phoned after we got home, and Pa went down town and got him.

Wed. June 1, 1921
How good it seems to be at home. It has been rather cool but I've been out a good deal. Ben went away this A.M. to his sisters'. Gene came to Jasons, drove all the way, so guess they won't need me anymore.

Thurs. June 2, 1921
It has been very warm all day and tonight at 8 it was up to 82. I went to the church and helped on the quilt they are making for Mrs. Shuler this P.M. They are busy cultivating. Things growing.

Fri. June 3, 1921
It rained toward morning and a little this forenoon and has turned cooler. I went and helped quilt this A.M. The Hunkies commenced thinning beets this P.M. There's a fire tonight somewhere.

Sat. June 4, 1921
The fire last night was the Del-mar Theater- about $6000 loss the paper says. The quarentine is still on the house and Pa thinks we shouldn't go to church yet tomorrow as he goes there every day.

Sun. June 5, 1921
We got Ralphs folks to come here as we had to stay from church. We had a chicken dinner. This P.M. they had to go out to tend their chickens and chores and after a strawberry supper, brought us home.

Mon. June 6, 1921
It has been a nice cool day and I improved it and did a good big washing. There has been a terrible cloud burst and flooded country in Col. with awful loss both of lives and property.

Tues. June 7, 1921
It has been real cool all day. I ironed this forenoon and cooked some beans and meat and got pretty well warmed up.

Wed. June 8, 1921
I've worked round out doors most all A.M. at the flower beds and mowed part of the yard. I stood it pretty well. Will finish tomorrow. Pa is away early and late. I got a letter from Ethel. They're pretty well now. Clydes came and took them for a ride Sun.

Thurs. June 9, 1921
I got ready to go up town and Ben Ries came; his sister Viola's family all came with him and were here for dinner. I went this P.M. got me a hat and corset, and Pa two union suits. Planted potatoes on farm.

Fri. June 10, 1921
I sewed quite a bit. There are a lot of bees fussing round Mabels house and are getting in. Looks like they want to settle. They finished planting late potatoes. Ben Ries came tonight to stay all night.

Sat. June 11, 1921
It has been quite hot this P.M. but was cloudy and cooler this A.M. and I finished mowing and cleaning up the yard. I finished my combination underwear. We went up town tonight and got me some shoes. Ben went to see his uncle this A.M.

Sun. June 12, 1921
We've had a busy day. Went to S.S. and Church and this P.M. a swarm of bees was settling in Mabel's house. They phoned to Bullis', he and Frank came and they were awful busy but could hardly settle them. We were at Jasons.

Mon. June 13, 1921
A fine day but pretty warm I got a good large washing done. Then tatted some- am making a piece for Winifred's baby. Pa is cultivating for Jason. He, Harry and Fred went to Toledo to see some clover hullers.

Tues. June 14, 1921
It has been quite cool and nice to work. I did quite a good deal- ironed, cleaned the hen house, baked a cake, and 2 pies. I got a letter from Ethel that she is coming tomorrow. I am so glad, hasn't been home for 6 months. Too bad she can't come often.

Wed. June 15, 1921
Well, Ethel came with the two little ones and brought Mrs. Richardson. They had a nice day and a good time I guess. Mr. and Mrs. Ewing came up and took them and me there. And Pa brought us back, had supper then we sit home.

Thurs. June 16, 1921
This has been a nice day but no rain in sight and we need it bad. They're making hay and cultivating. Johns folks and Blanche Vryant came this evening and were to supper. John went to see a man about buying a place.

Fri. June 17, 1921
Pa didn't have to go out to Jasons today so we did some work round home this A.M. and went out to Ralphs, and Pa helped cultivate this afternoon. We found Ben R. here when we came back. It's been very warm- up to 94. Ben has made this his ready quarters while visiting round.

Sat. June 18, 1921
It started in awful hot again this A.M. but an awful hard thunder storm came up about 1-30 and the rain just poured down for awhile the street at the four corners was full from curb to curb. A good rain. Ben went this morning to Uncle Charlies. They hauled hay all in but 2 loads and rolled beets.

Sun. June 19, 1921
We went to Church and S.S. this A.M. We've rested this afternoon and Pa went down to the Church tonight. There'll be a big gathering of K. of P's. Elma H. went to Perrysburg to the Hospital to have tonsils taken out; thinks she'll be better.

Mon. June 20, 1921
It started in nice and cool this A.M. I washed. It was only 65 but up to 88 later. The bees swarmed round here again to beat all. Some round Mabels house and some round ours.

Tues. June 21, 1921
I threatedned rain some but didn't rain, and they hauled in hay, all through at house. Donald and Dorothy came down to their Grandma Ewings, will be here tomorrow. Pa won't have to go out there but go to Ralphs tomorrow.

Wed. June 22, 1921
Threatened rain but went round but Ralphs got a good shower. Mayme brought Courtland and to the car and over and took me back home with her for supper and come back with Pa, a nice ride and a nice supper. Children didn't come. C. Powells big farm burned down.

Thurs. June 23, 1921
Pa went out to Jasons. They got in hay on Betties and cut down some more. Lester Cole brought the children up, Donald and Dorothy; they've been having a good time, down there.

Fri. June 24, 1921
Pa went to Jasons this P.M. Helped to get in hay and hoed the truck. Jason has Orren Lundy hired for awhile so it won't be so hard for Pa now. The children went up town for me a couple of times. I made doughnuts.

Sat. June 25, 1921
Pa hauled off a load of corn this P.M. .75 cts. Fussed with the car this A.M. Sold 2 doz eggs only .22 cents. It's been awful hot 95. Rained tonight, quite a thundershower. Pa and Don went down town tonight. Got cream. Don stqid til 12 o'clock.

Sun. June 26, 1921
This has been the hottest day yet 96. It was up to 90 before Church this A.M. nearly got me. We all went to S.S. and CHurch this A.M. Donald went up to Ralphs this P.M. Dorothy got a little homesick after he had gone. so still Pa and Dorothy went up got ice cream tonight.

Mon. June 27, 1921
It has been another hot day but a little cooler tonight and rained a little. I didn't try to wash. It was so hot. I've put the clothes to soak and will try to get at it early. Laura Layton came to see Dorothy.

Tues. June 28, 1921
I had my washing out before breakfast. Pa isn't going away now and I let him sleep till I was through at 7. I commmenced at 5, lit the fire at 4. Jim and Ethel came to see his mother. Ethel staid, he went tonight. Ralph staid here.

Wed. June 29, 1921
The big Home-Coming started in tonight. We took Dorothy and Ralph downtown. Had a good time. They rode on the Merry-go-round. We got ice-cream and brought it home to eat. Johnny came down tonight to close deal on his place.

Thurs. June 30, 1921
Jason phoned they had the quarantine taken off and they celebrated by all going to Toledo to meet Belle. Ethel and Babe came up tonight and we went down to see the crowd and children had another ride.

Fri. July 1, 1921
We drove round this forenoon and stopped at Jasons awhile. Came home for dinner. Very hot this P.M. Then this eveing took another drive all round. Stopped up town awhile.

Sat. July 2, 1921
Another very hot day. We took Ethel and children out to Ralphs this P.M. and staid to supper. They staid, we came and Clydes folks came and we went up town. Clyde phoned this A.M. They come tonight.

Sun. July 3, 1921
We staid at home till after dinner then Clyde took us for a nice long ride. I packed a basket and we ate supper at Vollmars Park (between Perrysburg and Grand Rapids) and the kiddies played. Then drove through Waterville, Maumee, and Perrysburg home. Ralphs took Ethels home. Brought Ralph back with them.

Mon. July 4, 1921
It has been an awful hot day 99 here. Clydes folks went home this afternoon. They had a lot of fireworks here and Pa and I went over town to see better. R.E. and Mayme brought us back.

Tues. July 5, 1921
Pa went out to Jasons to help today. I was too tired and dull to do anything but rest. Have done a lot of that- slept so much. It has been awful hot again- 96, but has been a little breeze. Orren Lundy's little baby boy.

Wed. July 6, 1921
Awfully hot again with no rain. Crops are suffering for want of rain. I went over to the Missionary Meeting at Mrs Crass'. Pa was at home and took me over. Jasons drove round and stopped awhile. All are well. A letter from Nan. She has sold out.

Thurs. July 7, 1921
I did a large washing but it got pretty hot before I got through 10-30. There are lots of suffering from the heat. Jason commenced thrashing today for some of the neighbors. Pa went and cut clover seeed.

Fri. July 8, 1921
Well the extreme hot dry weather has been broken by a good rain two different times. It may e time to help some with late potatoes etc. A letter from Ethel. Hazels have got moved. Albert has been sick. All have been doctoring.

Sat. July 9, 1921
We went to Mr. Bender's funeral this P.M. Then went over to see Mrs. Haskins. Lydia Thomas, and Aunt Tyler went with me. She looks so bad so poor. Pa didn't have to work so took us. Rained a little. I dressed one of my little black hens for dinner tomorrow.

Sun. July 10, 1921
We went to Church and S.S. this A.M. and Pa went to the Union services tonight at Disciple Church. R.E. and M.E. came over this P.M. awhile. They took Albert and little Ralph to the car to go home. Albert, Esten (Cole, Lester and Mabel's son born in 1907) and Ethel's boys (Glenn and Donald) goes to Sugar Island tomorrow.

Mon. July 11, 1921
Pa pulled the onions, cleaned up the beds and sowed turnips this A.M. Jason plowed for him to come down this P.M. They had to go thrashing. He went but his wrist hurt him so bad he had to come back and see the Dr. Laytons came over this evening to see Pa.

Tues. July 12, 1921
I washed this morning early. Pa had a restless night and slept late. Has had a headache all forenoon but is getting lots better this P.M. and his wrist is getting better. John and Mr Graceley came; were here to supper.

Wed. July 13, 1921
It has been 92 today. Pa is all right today. Got a new tire and casing and drove down to Jason. They were threshing their wheat. Ralph and Mayme brought Mrs. Shook down tonight. Mrs. Shook gave me a reading. It seems wonderful.

Thurs. July 14, 1921
Pa hauled a load of wheat away. Then helped with the oats. He rode the binder and tripped the bundles off. Jason drove the tractor. A little shower this evening. They cut all the oats today at home. 2 loads of wheat from 14 acres.

Fri. July 15, 1921
Aid met at Will Fish's to sew- I couldn't go. The rain didn't amount to much but cool the air. It has been quite pleasant with a little breeze. Pa went to Johnnys this A.M. They were to finish up the deal for the plac but Beckman was too late for the Bank was closed. Must wait till tomorrow. John phoned Pa. Would stay at Clydes.

Sat. July 16, 1921
Johnny got through and got the deed to his place all fixed up. Pa staid to Ethels for supper and Doris came home with him for a visit. Little John is 7 years old today. Ralphs thrashed wheat today.

Sun. July 17, 1921
We went to Church and S.S. this morning and out to Ralphs this P.M. Then Pa went to the Union Services tonight. Ralph will have to thrash tomorrow agin. She is getting somethings ready today.

Mon. July 18, 1921
The hottest day so far, the wind so hot we drove down to Jasons this P.M. Bobby is sick and Rena not feeling good at all. Pa cultivated the potatoes, Jason was helping Fred Weihl hull clover. Orren is sick.

Tues. July 19, 1921
We got up and found it raining this morning- quite a nice little shower. Pa went down, hauled a load of corn then fixed fences and tinkered round some. Babe is better but Rena was quite sick last night.

Wed. July 20, 1921
I did a large washing this A.M. It's lots cooler so after resting, I ironed. Pa paid his taxes and Jasons this forenoon and went down there this P.M, hoed potatoes, etc. They're better down there. Jim phoned from his folks.

Thurs. July 21, 1921
Jasons hulled clover seed on Jewells today. Pa has been there all day. Jason has hired Paul Opperman till the other man gets well or through the hulling anyway. The Chatauqua is going on now but we don't go.

Fri. July 22, 1921
Pa went down to try to help Johnny at the house and I and Doris went along. She staid to go to the S.S. picnic at Navarre Park Sat. Pa's wrist got to hurting him bad after he got home. Nice and cool I wore my suit with jacket.

Sat. July 23, 1921
Pa has laid up all day with his wrist. He didn't sleep good last nigt at all. It has been quite nice and no rain, got up to 94 though.
Ralph and Mayme came in tonight awhile. Pa got Liberdol for his wrist.

Sun. July 24, 1921
It has been pretty warm but a little breeze helped some. Looks a little rainy. Jason stopped this P.M. John, Anna, Zoe, Dwight, Mrs. Bolander and Zoe all drove over from Luckey this evening. I hadn't seen Dwight for 2 years.

Mon. July 25, 1921
Pa's wrist is bothering him again and his stomach too. He got some sal hepatica tonight. Hope it will help him. I washed this A.M. then we drove way out and saw Beckman for Johnny and Sam Kidd's about berries for Jims. Jason commenced thrashing at home.

Tues. July 26, 1921
Pa went out to Jasons, helped thrash there and on Goodenoughs. They aren't getting more than half a crop of oats. It's been hot but there has been a breeze. Pa feels better. We've been looking for Sam Kidds with blackberrys for Jims but didn't come.

Wed. July 27, 1921
We went to Toledo. Drove out to Sam Kidds and got the blackberrys and got Beckmans to go down to sign some more papers for John. Doris came back with us, its been awful hot but windy.

Thurs. July 28, 1921
I went out to Mrs. Fish's to a sewing bee of the Ladies Aid to make things for the Bazarre this fall. John and Anna came down tonight in Homer's car, were here to supper.

Fri. July 29, 1921
Mary Steinline and Lena Hatcher came down and made us a nice visit all afternoon and to supper. We took them to the car. We have had a dany rain, some this A.M. and very hard this P.M.

Sat. July 30, 1921
A nice cool quiet day. I just did usual work, such as sweeping and baking a little. Pa went down town tonight as usual and got it for Sun. R.E. and M.E. brought him back.

Sun. July 31, 1921
It has been nice and cool all day. We went to church and S.S. this A.M. Jasons folks came in awhile this P.M. brought some ice-cream. Ralph and Mayme were going to Ethels today.

Mon. August 1, 1921
Hazel's little girl (Catherine Shearer) was born this A.M. Pa went down to Jason. He brought home some corn, potatoes, and elderberry. I washed, clothes dried good though it threatened rain. A letter from Jay.

Tues. August 2, 1921
It reained all night and about all day today, is raining tonight. I done up my few elderberrys and made 2 pies, and salted a gal. of corn. Pa has been home all day. Jason went to Toledo and took his clover-seed.

Wed. August 3, 1921
Pa went down to Jason, cut weeks, hoed some and tinkered round all day and got quite a lot more elderberry's I got a letter from Ethel telling me a little more about the new baby, quite a surprise.

Thurs. August 4, 1921
Pa went down to Johns early this A.M. and will help him, if his wrist holds out, the rest of the week. I canned some more elderberries 1 qt and 3 pints more. A letter from Alta and Emery DeSelms.

Fri. August 5, 1921
Doris and I went over town this afternoon and did some trading. Have some sewing to do now. I got pictures of Emery and Alta's children.

Sat. August 6, 1921
I've been quite busy. Swept and baked pies and cookies. Then made two pair of curtains. Pa came home tonight. Says John is getting along quite well with his house. Ralphs came in tonight, brought mushrooms.

Sun. August 7, 1921
We went to S.S. There were no church then this evening. Clydes folks came down and Pa went back with them to help John what he could. The children John and Helen staid down for a visit.

Mon. August 8, 1921
The children have had a big time today and tonight too as Clydes came down to see how they were coming and whether they wanted to go home. They brought cream and Cracker-Jack for them. Mrs. Hopper and Lydia Thomas came P.M.

Tues. August 9, 1921
It has been a nice day and the kiddies had a nice time but a little quieter. Jason was in this P.M. Has got a new hand helping him. They're going to the Lake next week, I guess.

Wed. August 10, 1921
I took the kiddies and went up town to pay our bills and get a few groceries. Jason came in tonight and brought me some corn to use. He said Ralph went down to help John today. Clyde helped John this afternoon.

Thurs. August 11, 1921
It has rained nearly all the time till towards evening- a nice quiet rain. Clydes came down tonight. Pa and Glenn came down. Glenn brought me a lovely box of candy and one for his Grandma Ewing and one for Hughie. Helen went home with her folks.

Fri. August 12, 1921
Ralph went down again to help John. Mayme went along to Ethels. They came this way and got Pa. Glenn went too as far as Ewings. Well Cole came this P.M. Mrs. Haskins died. So did Richard Biggs. Jason and his man went with Ralph to help John.

Sat. August 13, 1921
Pa got home tonight and says they are getting along quite nicely with the house. We all went down town tonight. Jasons brought us a nice pail of tomatoes. First we've had, but we wasn't here, gone to town.

Sun. August 14, 1921
It has been real cool all day, after it had rained quiet hard latter part of the night. We went to S.S. but no Church. Clyde's, and Jones' came down this P.M. and got John. We went down, got potatoes. Jasons all went up in Mich to Lake.

Mon. August 15, 1921
It has been a nice cool day. Mrs. Haskins was buried; we went. Mrs. Layton and Mrs. (Tyler) Rogers (Nancy L Nibelong Tyler who married Leslie Rogers in 1909) went with us. I got a letter from Nancie saying she and Alsons folks will drive out Thursday. We heard this A.M. Jasons separator tipped in the ditch.

Tues. August 16, 1921
I washed and ironed and got some pickles and fixed them. Ralph and Mayme were here tonight ad brought me such a lot of stuff from the garden. I sure appreciate it. Pa went down to Johns again today.

Wed. August 17, 1921
I put my pickles together and canned them. 7 qts. this forenoon then swept and dusted this P.M. It was quite rainy all forenoon and threatened hard tonight but went round I guess.

Thurs. August 18, 1921
I did some baking this forenoon and finished a dress for Doris then rested some this aftenoon. The folks got here tonight- Aunt Nancy, Alson and wife and Pa came home with them.

Fri. August 19, 1921
Pa hauled two loads of corn to Tontogany, got only .70 cents. The rest of us took a ride round over to Haskins then after supper Pa took our car and we went out to Ralphs. Don came back with us.

Sat. August 20, 1921
We've just visited. Also fixed up his car and he and Alice went round for a ride. Doris went home with Donald this morning. Jasons came home last night, came in this P.M.

Sun. August 21, 1921
We have been quite busy. Went out to Ralph's for dinner, had a fine chicken dinner, then Jasons came up tonight and spent the evening. Mrs. Zimmerman was buried P.M.

Mon. August 22, 1921
Alson and Alice went home and Pa went as far as Toledo to help John. It has been quite cool all day. George came over to see Nan and says he has moved back over near here.

Tues. August 23, 1921
We read letters and visited all the forenoon then worked this afternoon at sewing etc. Nan is making over and relining a silk coat. Elma came in tonight.

Wed. August 24, 1921
I washed this forenoon, then ironed this afternoon. Nan did the work and worked on her coat. The cistern pump is giving us a lot of bother.

Thurs. August 25, 1921
We just sewed and crocheted some and went over town this P.M. Jason came in this P.M. brought tomatoes. Ralph and Mayme came up tonight, brought me some corn and Heisers some stuff.

Fri. August 26, 1921
I baked pumpkin pies and got ready for the reunion. I went down town again this P.M. I made corn salad this P.M. too.

Sat. August 27, 1921
It rained a little this A.M. but tuned out quite nice all day for the Reunion. We all went but John's folks. They're so busy. He is gone again and they're going it alone besides the house. We went with Ralphs folks. Pa came home with us, gone since Mon. morning.

Sun. August 28 1921
Awful warm today. We went to church and S.S. this A.M. then have been resting and sleeping this P.M. Jasons staid at Clydes last night, just got home tonight.

Mon. August 29, 1921
Nancie and I went down with Pa to Toledo this morning. She staid at Ethels and I went on to Johnnys and helped in the kitchen as they were alone. Hi came in and quit but they've had three applications.

Tues. August 30, 1921
Nan and I staid at Ethels last night and Glenn came down with Pa to Jasons as he is off today. They got a night man last night but no day man so I went down and helped but came home tonight.

Wed. August 31, 1921
I staid at home today, washed, ironed and went over town. Am pretty tired. Ralph and Mayme came down tonight and got some grapes. Pa came home alone, says they're getting on fine. Will move some tonight. George came in tonight sore because Nan hadn't been over.

Thurs. September 1, 1921
I went down to Toledo with Pa again and found Johns in their new quarters but hadn't got the gas in yet and it was awful unhandy but they didn't miss any meals and had the opening tonight. Had ice-cream and cake. We staid down. Jim is getting some boils on his back. Clydes came over to the opening.

Fri. September 2, 1921
Johnny wanted to use the car so we stqid till he was thru his running around. Aunt Nan came home with us thie P.M. but we got caught in an awful rain just as we got to Jasons. Had to sit in car for quite awhile till it let up. Johns got gas in and had a fine trade.

Sat. September 3, 1921
We've been awful tired and rested a good deal today. Pa has been fixing the lights in his car..

Sun. September 4, 1921
Pa went to S.S. and church, but we staid and had dinner ready. Then we went over to Park, then they were away and we went to Allen's awhile. Jasons came over there too awhile.

Mon. September 5, 1921
Pa went down to Johns again took Nan and I are here alone. Sarah and Jim Park came over this P.M. then this evening we went over to George's awhile.

Tues. September 6, 1921
It has been a little cooler today. Nan is knitting on her white shawl. I have sewed some and made 7 cups of white grape jelly, Elma gave me.

Wed. September 7, 1921
We did a large washing this A.M. and have rested this P.M. I got a Letter from Pa and all are well. Johns are doing well. Their cook came Mon. O.K. Ethels went to Walbridge and Clyde rought them home.

Thurs. September 8, 1921
It has been quite warm. We ironed this forenoon. I sent Ethel a letter. Then we did mending and fancy work.

Fri. September 9, 1921
Ralph and Mayme went to Toledo early and got a part for the cornbinder and she got a new hat. Pa came home tonight. Says Johns are getting along fine since their new cook came. Sell cream and Pop etc.

Sat. September 10, 1921
It has been very warm all day. Now this eveing a little thunder shower but hope it will rain more. Pa hauled away a load of corn at .78 ct.

Sun. September 11, 1921
A busy day. We went to church and S.S. this A.M. It thundered and rained very hard while in church. Then after dinner went over to Parks, saw some more of our relation Mary Ireland's daughter (Lora) of Fremont. (Mary Ireland and Sarah Parks are sisters, 1C1R of Naomi and daughters of John and Polly Deselm Pickering) Had a lovely supper. Ralph and Mayme came tonight.

Mon. September 12, 1921
Pa went down and hauled another load of corn this A.M. and helped Jason this P.M. I washed A.M. Aunt Nan was sick all night and don't feel good today. R.E. and M.E. brought ne mixed picle stuff.

Tues. September 13, 1921
The Fair is getting under way nicely but we havn't been over. Pa went down and hauled his last load of corn this A.M. Then took me over town. Jason came over from town and ate dinner with us. We did the ironing and canned 8 qts mixed pickles. Pa paid for his til $52.

Wed. September 14, 1921
Pa went over and helped at the dining all. Only 200 for dinner at .60 cts the crowd wasn't large. It looked rainy this A.M. Nan and I sewed on her waist we fixed over. Jason brought $10.00 for hay.

Thurs. September 15, 1921
Pa helped at the dining hall. Fed about 600 for dinner, at .75. Quite a crowd out today. I kept Hughie. He was so good. Charlies folks were at the fair today. There was an accident on the racetrack.

Fri. September 16, 1921
Nan and I went ovr on the ground to see the fair but I didn't try to work. I didn't feel that I could. It rained in the P.M. and we came home early. Ethel and 3 little ones came tonight.

Sat. September 17, 1921
Ethel went down to Ewing's as she is quite bad, and we kept the kiddies here. Wesley was just dandy, slept all night with Doris. I made 4 pints of tomato preserves.

Sun. September 18, 1921
It is rather cool today. Ethel came back this P.M. and they went home this P.M. Aunt Nan went with her for awhile. Pa and I went over to Mrs. Clague's tonight. Mr. Holden and sister are there.

Mon. September 19, 1921
Just 20 years ago, we, Pa and I, went to Buffalo to the Pan-American exposition. and attended the services for McKinley at Put-in-Bay went on boat. It hs been quite cold. School commenced. I did a large washing. Parlor curtains, etc.

Tues. September 20, 1921
It has been quite nice though it rained this A.M. and is raining tonight. Has got quite warm 75 tonight. Pa has a cold and feels rather grippy. He went over town this P.M. Paid Ins, etc.

Wed. September 21, 1921
It rained quite hard this morning for awhile and has been windy all day. Pa's cold is better. I cleaned frontroom and put up the curtains. Will and Ben Eberly came in this A.M. got a letter from Ethel, all well.

Thurs. September 22, 1921 (Fridays doings)
Pa went down to help Johnny again. He is anxious to get moved into his own living rooms next week. I went over to the class party at Mrs. Kaztermeier this P.M. Had peaches and cake and coffee. A good crowd. Am all alone tonight.

Fri. September 23, 1921 (Thursdays doings.)
I've made a mistake. Pa and I drove to Toledo yesterday and got home late. Was tired and didn't write last night so when I began tonight, I put my todays entry in yesterdays place. We ate dinner at Ethels went to Johns awhile, then Clydes for supper.

Sat. September 24, 1921
I've had quite a busy day. I took down and done up 5 pairs of curtains: front room up stairs and our bedroom and one spread and several other pieces. Pa came home. Ralphs and Jasons were in tonight. A check for oats $40.30 -.32 per car. A thunderstorm tonight.

Sun. September 25, 1921
We went to S.S. and Church this forenoon and have been resting this P.M. It's rather cool. There is quite a scare about typhoid fever now. There are 3 cases on Wallace Ave. they say. (Naomi and John live at 627 Wallace Ave.)

Mon. September 26, 1921
Pa went back to Toledo again this A.M. and its been rather a long day alone. I didn't feel like washing so put up curtains and fixed the upstairs and crocheted A.M. and went up town this P.M. Got a few things, called at Kairley. Jasons and Mrs. Abbott went to Hillsdale.

Tues. September 27, 1921
Another day alone. It was cloudy and misty this A.M. so didn't wash. Wrote 2 letters, baked some drop cookies and crocheted. Finished a doily with wide lace and covered our old rocker. Lydia Thomas was here this P.M. and Ralph's tonight, brought pumpkin.

Wed. September 28, 1921
I have washed and ironed some 3 pairs of curtains and put them up and crocheted some. Pa came home tonight to help R.E. tomorrow to put in the wheat as he has a good job on the road.

Thurs. September 29, 1921
I went out to Ralphs with Pa today. He drilled in wheat. The Co. is putting in a new cistern and fixing up quite a lot. They're going to butcher a pig in the A.M. We're going out early.

Fri. September 30, 1921
They killed two pigs and fried them down. It made a lot of work. We did the iroing too. It hs been an awful windy day. We havn't noticed the damage here as in other places near Perrysburg.

Sat. October 1, 1921
Pa went ot to Ralphs this A.M. Helped Mayme with the meat this forenoon then finished drilling the wheat P.M. Jason was in tonight and told of Vinnie having a little boy. Ralphs were in tonight.

Sun. October 2, 1921
Pa and I went down to Ethels today and brought Aunt Nancie back with us. It has been quite cold, rained a little on our way down. Harold has finally got work at the Maliable tomorrow, baby is growing.

Mon. October 3, 1921
We did a good days work today- washed, ironed, took up rug and cleaned this living room thoroughly. Have about got through the cleaning. Pa has been home and helped with the work. Got along fine but tired.

Tues. October 4, 1921
Pa went to Toledo this morning to help Johnny again. Hopes to help him move this time. Nan and I went to the Church and helped tie comforts and brought some dishes back for tomorrow. Quite cold.

Wed. October 5, 1921
We had the Missionary Meeting here today. About 30, not a large crowd as many are sick, mostly with typhoid fever. Jason will begin the beets tomorrow. He came in tonight to see Pa, but he was away.

Thurs. October 6, 1921
Nancie and I got things straightened up this forenoon, then went over to Becks to a rag-bee and comfort-tying this P.M. We went with Lillian Kidd. Jason is anxious for Pa to come to haul beets, so I phoned to Ethel tonight. Mrs. Housekeeper came down this A.M.

Fri. October 7, 1921
Pa came home late last night and went down to haul beets this A.M. but it was too rainy to do anything, so came home. It has been bad all day. We put up the stove in here today. Have sewed a little.

Sat . October 8, 1921
They got 4 loads of beets away today. Jasons butchered a pig yesterday and sent us up some. Pa got a bu. of tomatoes. Nana and I sewed quite a bit on the little gils dresses. Mrs. Webb died.

Sun. October 9, 1921
Pa and I went to S.S. and church this morning and Nancie staid and had dinner ready. Clydes came up this P.M. and stid to supper and Jasons came afterwards. Its a picnic to watch the babies.

Mon. October 10, 1921
I canned 16 qts. of tomatoes this A.M. then we sewed awhile and then I went up and paid the bills and got some other things. Nancy staid and worked at getting out another dress. We've two nearly done. They hauled 3 loads of beets. Jason hauled his hogs away A.M.

Tues. October 11, 1921
I fried some meat Jasons gave me. Then Nan and I both sewed. We're making some dresses for Ethel's girls. Pa was hauling beets. It got to raining this P.M. Hughie sent me some doughuts. Mrs. Doty phoned to thank me for some flowers I sent her. She is better.

Wed. October 12, 1921
Nan and I have been busy with the dresses and Pa down helping in the beets thinks they'll get them all lifted this week. It has been rather rainy and cold today.

Thurs. October 13, 1921
Nan and I went down town this forenoon. She got a check cashed of $45 and did some trading. I paid the water bill $4.80 and some trading. Pa finished lifting the beets. They're getting along fine.

Fri. October 14, 1921
They didn't get through hauling yet. They haul 6 loads a day, 2 with the tractor each time and 2 with teams. Nan went over town alone today to get somethings. Got me a toaster.

Sat. October 15, 1921
I am getting a little cold today. They didn't get quite thru hauling beets 2 or 3 more loads. We've finished up the dresses and cleared up the muss. Ralph and Mayme came in.

Sun. October 16, 1921
We went to church and S.S. this A.M. Then I went over to the Church tonight to a Mishionary (sic) They wanted to plan some work to do, a little while. We kept Hughie this P.M. Jasons went Toledo.

Mon. October 17, 1921
We washed this forenoon. Johnny and Zoe came up this P.M. Nancie and I went down to Jasons with them. They went on home and we came home with Pa after supper. They dug their potatoes 37 bu. today. They finished hauling beets this A.M.

Tues. October 18, 1921
We ironed, baked a couple of pumpkin pies, killed and cooked a chicken. Will go down to Ethels tomorrow- take her sewing down and spend the day. Pa commenced husking for Ralph.

Wed. October 19, 1921
We didn't get started till this P.M. as we took the chairs and dishes to the church that I had used. When we got there they had planned a big surprise for us which was fine. All came about 6. Clyde had us away when came. I fell and hurt my side when I got home.

Thurs. October 20, 1921
Nancie and I have been crocheting quite a bit. Then I went over town and to the church. They had some Aid and Missionary work. We are crocheting some for the Bazarre. Pa husked for Ralph again. A mistake. This is Fridays entry. I felt pretty bad from my fall last night and kept quiet.

Fri. October 21, 1921
It has been a nice day, Pa husked. We have done usual work and I made Pa a pair of canvas gloves. I baked bread the first for an awful long time. This is my Sat. entry.

Sat. October 22, 1921
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Sun. October 23, 1921
It has been a lovely day but Nan and I didn't care to go to S.S. as both of our colds was rather bad so we staid and had a chicken dinner ready for Pa.

Mon. October 24, 1921
Pa husked. Nan and I did quite a big days work- washed, baked bread, and some drop cakes this A.M. Then crocheted this P.M. Tonight Pa said Mayme wanted us to come out tomorrow so Nan ironed tonight.

Tues. October 25, 1921
We went with Pa this A.M. I went out and helped him husk shocks this forenoon then it got so windy that he helped hsk in the standing corn this P.M. and I staid in. We broke a spring this morning.

Wed. October 26, 1921
It has been quite a nice day. I went over to Dr. Powells to a sewing bee for the Bazarre a little while this P.M. to take some of the things I had made. Nan didn't care to get ready to go, she don't feel good. Wrote a letter to Dot.

Thurs. October 27, 1921
It has been rather rainy so Pa came home. He spaded up a bed and I set out some tulips. Nan and I have crocheted. I got a box of cake from Tom's birthday party. Orra sent it. I didn't think to send ours to them.

Fri. October 28, 1921
It looked rainy and did rain a little but Pa went out to Ralphs and husked all day. They husked standing corn and he shock. Nan made me a sateen skirt and I crocheted for her. We got a letter from Orra. She is awful busy. All are well.

Sat. October 29, 1921
It has been a nice day but cloudy and sprinkled a little this P.M. Nancie and I went over town. Pa husked all day again. We got a letter from Ethel. some of little ones not feeling real good. Jims feet bother him some. Manson got hurt. St. car hit auto.

Sun. October 30, 1921
We all three went to S.S. and church this morning. It rained some. It was Rally day too. Jasons folks and Fred came up tonight and spent the eveing. Jason isn't feeling very good- a pain in his side.

Mon. October 31, 1921
Jason went over to see the Dr. this A.M. He says its a sprain that he has. Is some better. Pa husked but went over to see Manson. He came near being killed. His head and side got hurt. We went to see the Calithumpion parade tonight. I sewed and started a crocheted tie.

Tues. November 1, 1921
It was so rainy Pa staid at home. Ralph and Mayme came down, ate dinner with us. Then he and Pa went down to Haskins. He got a gas light to put up in his yard. Nan got a letter from Dot. Jason was in awhile.

Wed. November 2, 1921
Pa is getting the machine fixed so is at home. Rev. Powell was in this forenoon. We washed some. Nan is getting ready to go home soon. I went over to the Church to a Missionary Meeting. Then got lining for my fur and got it all finished tonight. Meetings begun tonight. Pa went over.

Thurs. November 3, 1921
We ironed and baked bread this forenoon. Then I went out calling with Mrs. Reider. She was on Missionary business and wanted me to go with her. Nan got a suit and neckpiece from Dot by parcel post. We went to church tonight.

Fri. November 4, 1921
The machine isn't fixed yet so Pa is at home. He went to Church tonight and Nan and I went over to George's. She is getting ready to go home tomorrow. Wired to Alson she'd come and to meet her.

Sat. November 5, 1921
Nan got started and we walked over to the T. and O.C. Depot with her as the car will not be ready before Mon. I've knitted a sock foot this P.M. and straitened the upstairs. Pa went over and visited with Tillie Wright.

Sun. November 6, 1921
Pa went over to S.S. and Church and I a little later to Church. Courtland staid here last night as Ralphs didn't come up. They came in the P.M. and took us for a ride and stopped at Judson's. Clydes came to Jasons. Jim came with them to see his mother. Cornerstone laying for Presbyterian C.

Mon. November 7, 1921
I washed this A.M. then toward evening I went over to the store to get a few thibgs. On my way back, I fell awful hard, nearly laid me up. Mr. Chapin and Mr. Katzenmeier helped me up and in his car and brought me home. Pa got the car and husked again. My eye was swelled so, I couldn't open it tonight.

Tues. November 8, 1921
I got my glasses broen so bad in my fall, Pa took them over, had lens'es in new frames this A.M. and voted. Then went out and husked corn again. I am better than I thot last night. I'd be can open my eye some. My knee is hurt some too.

Wed. November 9, 1921
It has been quite stormy. Rained then finished up with snow toward evening, cold. Pa was at home all day, did the work and I laid down a good deal. Jason was up awhile. A big meeting is going on- an all day one at the church. My eye is lots better. Pa went to church tonight.

Thurs. November 10, 1921
They're having morning prayer meetings at the homes. There were five this A.M. One was set for here but only the Leader came. Mrs. Ward died P.M. Pa husked this P.M. then went down and brought up his potatoes then to Church. They're coming out better. Elma was over.

Fri. November 11, 1921
It has stormed most all day snowed toward night it turned colder and snowed quite hard. Pa went out to R.E. this A.M. but had to quit and come home. He went to church tonight.

Sat. November 12, 1921
He has been home today. Quite cold, snow went off some tho. Jason wa up this morning. He and Rena both tonight. Ralph and Mayme were in tonight too. We are talking of making a change.

Sun. November 13, 1921
It has been quite cold and snowed some again. Pa went to S.S. and church this morning, to Mrs. Ward's funeral this P.M. and to Church tonight. I havn't felt like going out yet. My face is so sore.

Mon. November 14, 1921
The snow most all left today. Mayme phoned for me to come out with Pa today so I wrapped up good and went and had a good day and a lovely rabbit dinner. Harve and Jason were there for dinner. Harve wants their hens buff Orpingtons.

Tues. November 15, 1921
Pa husked all day and went to Church tonight. Maymes boys sent me a rabbit then tonight Jasons folks came up and brought me another. It's awful nice of them. I like them as well as chickens.

Wed. November 16, 1921
It has been very cloudy and rained toward night. Pa husked. Jason phoned and said the beet check had come and our share in the Bank. That will come awful good for we do get so scarce of money and everything so high.

Thurs. November 17, 1921
Mr. and Mrs Bandeen and Mrs. Reider called this morning. Then P.M. we went down to Jasons and he went with us over to see the Collier place. We are thinking of buying if we make the change. It's a dandy good home.

Fri. November 18, 1921
It has been a real rainy day and quite a busy day. Pa and Jason saw Rudolph about the place, then down and told Thompson they'd take it. Albert Thomas looked at our house then brought Fish too and they think they can sell it at a good price.

Sat. November 19, 1921
Rained hard again this morning and about all night. No husking and Ralphs went to Toledo to do some shopping. Took Albert for a suit and took us along. We visited at Ethels. We staid to supper. A letter from Nan. Dot is sick.

Sun. November 20, 1921
I went to church for the first since my awful fall. Jasons came up for dinner and Fred. They left Hughie as he thinks he will shred tomorrow and Gene is gone. A nice day. Pa went to Church tonight. An awful crowd.

Mon. November 21, 1921
We have Hughie yet tonight. They didn't get through with the shredding. Pa husked and was too tired to go to church. It's the last nigh for the singer. I havn't done much but care for Hughie. Knit some.

Tues. November 22, 1921
It has been a good husking day. Pa got in a long day. Husked about 60 hu. Jason came for Hughie tonight. Said he'd got done all he will do of shredding. Pa is awful tired tonight. So was Jason. Mayme husks all the time too.

Wed. November 23, 1921
It has been cloudy and damp. I did quite a large washing but clothes couldn't dry. I brought them in, hung them on the clothes-bars. Mr. Fish brought Mr. Shoudelmeier to look at the house.

Thurs. November 24, 1921 Thanksgiving
Another dark day. Rained this morning so Pa didn't go out till after we ate our little chicken Thanksgiving dinner together. Was almost glad it kept him part of the day anyway.

Fri. November 25, 1921
It has been a very nice day after so much rainy dark weather. I ironed and crocheted. B.C. Eberly drove over to see Pa about money. We can get if we want it but I'm hoping to sell the place in time. Pa husked all day. Home late and tired.

Sat. November 26, 1921
It has been so rainy or mistly he didn't go out to husk. Went to Jason's this A.M. he came back with him and staid to dinner. Then they went over to see some of the men concerning the biz. Grace phoned and wanted us to come down tomorrow.

Sun. November 27, 1921
It has been dark and foggy all day but not very cold about 42 all day. We went down to Clydes, had a nice visit and a dandy dinner. Junior has'nt been very well but if feeling quite good again.

Mon. November 28, 1921
Another dark disagreeable day. I washed all dried but underwear and such things. Pa husked all day. Jason butchered two big hogs. Brought us up a lot of meat tonight which comes very good to us.

Tues. November 29, 1921
It has been a very nice day after so many gloomy ones but I havn't felt vey good. Anyway this morning doctored myself up tho, indigestion I guess, am better tonight.

Wed. November 30, 1921
I fried down the meat Jason brought us this A.M. Then ironed. Pa and Jason hauled two loads of hay up to the Standard Oil Co. today. Were here for dinner. All is suspense yet about the place. It goes so slow. Letter from Nan. Dot is better.

Thurs. December 1, 1921
Pa has husked all day again. I've not a soul to talk to all day, only as some one calls that isn't often. Mayme called up today. She is sewing now. Athey're nearly thru husking the standing corn.

Fri. December 2, 1921
It rained last night. Was very wet this A.M. Pa started, got far as Portage and it got to raining so he came back. Ralph and Mayme came down. He went with Pa over town. They saw some of the men. Think there'll be a way out yet. Jason had some dandy apples sent them. Jason gave Pa couple apples weighed 3/4 lb each.

Sat. December 3, 1921
Pa husked all day again. He commenced on the last row of shocks. I'll be glad when he is through but he wants to earn all he can of course. Nothing doing here. I just did usual work and crocheted on a tie.

Sun. December 4, 1921
We went to Church and S.S. this morning. Then Pa went tonight. We went over to Gid Thomas' this afternoon. Have been writing to Aunt Nan and reading tonight. Rev. Rogers fell down stairs. Is still unconscious.

Mon. December 5, 1921
It was quite snowy this morning so Pa staid at home. I washed, hung upstairs on the clothes-bars, quite cold and a good deal of snow on yet. Mrs. Froney died last night. They took Rogers to the Hospital at Toledo. Cortland came in and staid tonight.

Tues. December 6, 1921
Pa husked this afternoon as it turned off quite nice and snow went off. He went over town this A.M. talked with Mr. Lincoln. He will hear from some parties soon and will let him know.

Wed. December 7, 1921
Courtland staid last night again. Got work yesterday and some again today and came in again tonight. Albert Thomas was in tonight to talk awhile. Thinks he can find a buyer. Pa husked all day again. Mrs. Layton was in.

Thurs. December 8, 1921
Pa husked all day. Cortland staid again last night. Mrs. Layton and I went over to the Church to the Bazarre. I took a pie toward the supper. Jason was up this eveing, brought another rabbit.

Fri. December 9, 1921
Pa didn't go out today, he went and saw Lincoln, as he called up yesterday for him to come and he said things would be all right and to go on if he wanted to and draw up the contract, so he did that and went down there and on to Jasons. Down to freezing tonight.

Sat. December 10, 1921
Pa went out and husked all day and they got all through. I am so glad. A letter from Ethel and they are about all sick with colds but her and Doris. We heard Susan was real sick. We went over but all was dark.

Sun. December 11, 1921
Pa went to Church and I went to George's. Susan is very bad. I came back with Pa then we went over again tonight. 3 others were there, one staid all night but we had to come home. Mrs. Kramp died this morning.

Mon. December 12, 1921
I washed this forenoon then we went over to Georges this P.M. Pa went up to Weston and got her sister and husband this P.M. Susan is sure in bad shape. Think it is a partial stroke- can't talk.

Tues. December 13, 1921
I washed some blankets and things for Susan this A.M. then we went to Mrs. Kramps funeral this P.M. and over town and stopped at George. Susan is about the same. No hopes for her I guess. Mrs. Barton says her other sister went same way. Real snowy this A.M. went off lots.

Wed. December 14, 1921
Some more snow this A.M. I ironed and baked cookies. Jasons came up to town. He staid here with the babies and they went on over town. Will Eberly came over. Pa went over to George's. Took some clothes and things. Found her about same. Ralph and Mayme went to Toledo.

Thurs. December 15, 1921
Jim and Ethel and little Wesley came down this morning to see his mother. She is bedfast again. They staid to dinner and Pa took them then went on to Jasons awhile then brought them back. Went home at 7 o'clock. Their colds are better Mr. Barton brought some washing.

Fri. December 16, 1921
I ironed and sent back some more clothes to George's. Pa went, I didn't go over. It's been a little raw and cold. Courtland came to stay all night. A greeting from Tom's folks.

Sat. December 17, 1921
I did some more wshing for them. The brother-in-law Mr. Barton brought them. He staid and talked quite awhile. They went home this P.M. Jason brought Hughie this P.M. till tonight. Ralphs came in tonight. Its growing cold and windy. Mrs. Boughner gave me a plant.

Sun. December 18, 1921
It froze up quite hard last night. I've been at George's most all day. Pa took me and came for me tonight. Susan seems a little better. tries to talk more and helps herself quite a little. We killed a chicken, took some over there.

Mon. December 19, 1921
I've washed and worked at some of my Xmas work. Got a box with each of us a h-k-f from Orra. It has been real nice all day. Pa burned up a cherry tree that blew down Fri. night. Susan seems stronger but don't know what she's doing.

Tues. December 20 1921
I ironed and we took their clothes home and over town. Did some Xmas shopping. A letter from Ethel and from Nan and some Greetings and we sent out some. I've got through with my five towels for girls. Susan sits up most of the time but can't understand or talk very good.

Wed. December 21 1921
It has been raw and cold snowed some tonight. It is 20 above Zero. Pa went over to make out the papers for the new place and they couldn't do it till they did a lot of work on account of the Guardian business. Jason came up and went with.

Thurs. December 22, 1921
Jason and Rena went to Toledo and left Hughie here. It has been rather cold- down to 15 this morning, sleeting some tonight.

Fri. December 23, 1921
We went over to George's this P.M. Her folks had just gone away. I managed to get her dressed. She is determined to be round all the time so I told him to dress her and let he go she's better satisfied. Her mind is gone we are afraid. Ralph's came while we were away. Raining tonight.

Sat. December 24, 1921
It is getting quite cold tonight. Ralph and Mayme were in tonight. We got a letter frrom Nan and one from Ethel. They Ethels will be up to Ralphs tomorrow for Xmas dinner. I've got my things done up and ready.

Sun. December 25, 1921
Ralph and Mayme gave a family Christmas dinner which was fine, simply great in quality and quantity. They brought some of it down to George's in the evening. Hazel and Harold staid here tonight. Clydes and Johns couldn't come down. Junior is sick and Johns too busy. They sent and gave us lovely presents. Can't mention all.

Mon. December 26, 1921
Pa took Hazels folks down to his Granddad Heines for Xmas dinner then took me over to Georges. He got pretty uneasy yesterday, she got quite luny and ugly, we had to go over awhile last night and stay with them awhile but she slept good all the time Ralphs came down this A.M.

Tues. December 27, 1921
I did a large washing this forenoon for Georges and our-selves then Pa took me over there to stay with her while he looked after some broom corn to make up. Ralph and Mayme came up tonight and brought Donald. Mrs. Bense called.

Wed. December 28, 1921
Mrs. Bense came over this afternon. We visited awhile them we went out to Ralphs and staid to supper and all evening then took her home. Had a dandy time. Ironed some this A.M. A letter from Ethel. Don went home at 10 o'clock.

Thurs. December 29, 1921
I finished the ironing and sent George's home. She seems better. We went over and got Bense and went over to Mrs. Weeters awhile. (She was an Oak Harbor girl too) then on down to Union Hill. Stopped and saw the new place, then to Jasons, then back home. A nice afternoon.

Fri. December 30, 1921
It has been quite nice today but windy tonight. I've been sewing- fixing over a black dress. Elma was in this P.M. We got a letter from Ruby. Ralph called up tonight. He and Mayme were going to a Masonic party here in town.

Sat. December 31, 1921
It is quite cold and icy. Rather bad getting round. But I wasled over town with Pa this evening. Ralph and Mayme were in tonight. The Agents had a man here to look at the house. He likes it but is a bluffer- wants to work in a mortgage.

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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