Naomi's Diaries

Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1924 Diary ©

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

Naomi DeSelms Cox born in Ohio October 19, 1855.  She is 68 years old as 1924 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. In 1922 they moved back to a nearby farm in Plain township where the Thompson's had been living. Their new neighbors include Frank and Vinnie Everett Wammes, McConnells, Frank Martin and  Fletcher's, Bradleys, and Canterburys, to mention a few. Jason is still working the old farm that is located in the north part of Plain Township in Wood county on Hannah Road.  The acreage north of them was Middleton Township. Some of the 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 father-  Wesley Ewing, lived very near Naomi and John Cox's old 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 23, 19 and 17 respectively, as 1923 began. Cortland got married in 1922. In 1923 Clifford was going to school of some kind in Chicago and Albert yet lived at home.
Clyde or"C.H." with his dental practice in Toledo and wife   Grace, and  John and Helen and Clyde jr (aka Junior).
 Grace's parents sometimes visit the farm when Clyde and Grace visit:   Emma and John Jones.
Jason and his wife Lorena  who farm in Wood county and their son   Hughie- never a well child. In 1920 Robert Carl "Bobbie" was born.
In 1923, Hughie passed away, at ten years of age. Several months later a baby sister was born to Bobbie, Mary Gene.

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Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1924 Diary ©

Tues. January 1, 1924
This has hardly seemed like New Years have been alone. Pa came home to dinner. He has been helping Jason to shred. Didn't get through, had bother with the machine. Cold, down to 14 tonight. My cold is better.

Wed. January 2, 1924
Jason and Glenn each took a load of corn to Tontogany. Pa went over, got some coal and Glenn brought it home for him. Didn't get much. It is dearer there. The boys husked this P.M. Pa put carbide and worked here P.M. It's lots warmer 34 tonight. My cold lots better.

Thurs. January 3, 1924
There was a couple inches of snow this morning, down to 14 tonight. They couldn't husk so butchered our pig. Jason had to take his car to be fixed too. Ethel phoned tonight. There thot there was a job Glenn could get driving a car. Had to go home tonight.

Fri. January 4, 1924
It has been quite a nice day but too cold for the snow to go off any. We rendered the lard and cooked, tended the hed this P.M. Will make the sausage in the moring. It is 16 above tonight.

Sat. January 5, 1924
My what a change in the weather. It was down to 7 below Zero here this A.M. Lower than that some places. Hasn't got to Zero all day and is 6 below now at bedtime. Jasons put up hard coal burner. Pa went to School Board Meeting. Gasoline froze. He walked to Jasons. He came, helped. Our lighting plant froze tonight.

Sun. January 6, 1924
A funeral down here. Fletchers baby. I hope we won't have many such cold spells. It was 12 below Zero this morning here. And potatoes and things froze and had the oil stove in the cellar too. Some plants are froze. It's windy tonight but warmer 13 above. Pa has kept busy keeping fires going.

Mon. January 7, 1924
It is moderating up to 25 above this P.M. Jason came down this morning and brought Bobby and fixed what was wrong with car. We sold some more chickens $22.25 worth.

Tues. January 8, 1924
We made our sausage and salted down the meat this forenoon. Then Pa went to Jasons this P.M. They were trying out an engine to pump water but it wouldn't work. Ralph and Mayme came down for quilting bee tonight mes (sic)

Wed. January 9, 1924
It has been a fine day and snow went fast and getting muddy as ever. I did a large washing, ironed part of it, and cleaned the cellar. Pa went to Jasons, fussed with that engine, but something wrong. They husked P.M.

Thurs. January 10, 1924
It has rained almost steady all day. Let up a little while I believe. Pa has been home all day. I've worked at my piecing a quilt top. Sent a letter to Ethel but he didn't take it out and came back wet. Cream and eggs brought $11.77

Fri. January 11, 1924
It has turned quite cold, snowed some. Pa went to mill and got some coal. Good too for $6. per ton, had to pay $7 at Togany. Jason took a load of corn away. A letter from Ethel. She has been sick since she went home. I've sewed some. Glenn didn't take that job. They didn't care to have him take it, I guess.

Sat. January 12, 1924
It has been quite cold but good husking. Frank Martin helped Jason and got nearly through on Goodenough. Pa hauled a load to Tontogany. I did usual work and baked some pies and a cake.

Sun. January 13, 1924
Just nice strong winter, 16 above tonight. Pa went up to S.S. and Church this A.M. We went down to McConnells tonight and just got hme when John, Anna, Zoe and Mrs. Perdee came. Had quite a good time.

Mon. January 14, 1924
Well Jason got the corn all out on goodenoughs. Frank didn't help till this P.M. or they'd have got done early. Pa hauled a load off this moring, then helped them this PM. I have sewed some.

Tues. January 15, 1924
It has been a very nice day. Pa and Jason each hauled two loads of corn to Tontogany, they are both pretty tired. Ralph's have been husking for 3 days, about finished. I got one quilt top done. We got 22 eggs today.

Wed. January 16, 1924
It rained last night and most all forenoon. Lots of water on the ground. Its froze so it can't soak down. Pa went up and paid taxes this P.M. They were $106.34 half tax. Mr. Brown of Haskins had a big sale, cattle, everything.

Thurs. January 17, 1924
It has been cold and snowed all day some. Pa and Jason went to Waterville. Jason had found there was quite a good Ford that Dan had and thot they'd get it and take a truck to save the cars. Got it for $90.

Fri. January 18, 1924
It has been quite cold about 26, and is windy, makes it more colder. Jason is busy getting his Ford car made over. He is working on it up at Floyd's. He helped what he can, has a good place to work.

Sat. January 19, 1924
It has snowed steady all day, now tonight its blowing and drifting. I havn't felt very good today so havn't done very much, only usual work and pieced a little. Pa went up town. Letter from Ethel all well but Jim don't feel good.

Sun. January 20 1924
It has been awful cold close to Zero all day and down to 6 below tonight so much snow there is no traveling. We have been alone all day. Have read a good deal.

Mon. January 21, 1924
Another Zero day 13 below this A.M. Got to Zero awhile. Now, tonight, its 10 below. Jason came along with his Ford truck to get coal. Pa went up town with him and paid his Ins. and got coal oil. Have to keep oil stove in cellar.

Tues. January 22, 1924
I have felt rather badly for a few days and tonight was real sick- so dizzy and vomited. Mrs. Deck phoned for me to come up to help tie comforts tomorrow but I can't now. Not so cold but very windy.

Wed. January 23, 1924
I am feeling lots better but have to keep very quiet and not eat anything hardly. Jason got the top on his his car truck and drove it down today. Has to get glass yet. Ralph and Mayme came in. She was going to Toledo, he to load. A letter from Nan and one from Orra.

Thurs. January 24, 1924
It has been quite nice but got to snowing toward night and has snowed hard all evening. John and an other fellow, Mr McCreary came down for eggs got 20 doz. .40 cts. Jason and Rena came too with Mary Gene. I am feeling quite good today.

Fri. January 25, 1924
Pa and I went up to Ralphs. Then he and ralph went on about 5 miles father to look at a place. A fellow had been at R.E. to buy. The land is OK, but buildings not good, no fences or fruit so nothing doing. It was snowing. Mayme and I staid. It has turned cold tonight.

Sat. January 26, 1924
Awful cold- down 7 below this A.M. Got little above at noon about 6. Now, tonight, 4 below. A letter from Ethel and all are well now. Glenn has a job or expects anyway to commence work in drug-store tomorrow morning. He's been driving for Cook grocery.

Sun. January 27, 1924
Below zero again this A.M. but got up as hight as 19, but down to 12 tonight. We have been alone all day but Ralph and Mayme came down tonight awhile.

Mon. January 28, 1924
It has turned quite warm- high as 30 part of the day and rained this afternoon. Jason was down a little while. Mr. Brooks came today instead of Wed. this wk. Will deliver tomorrow. Want to invoice.

Tues. January 29, 1924
Quite wrm and snow going fast. Pa helped Jason to haul out manure. Got out 10 big loads. The Hunkies moved away up to Tontogany. The dizziness still bothes me some, but have sewed quite a bit.

Wed. January 30, 1924
It has been quite nice but awful bad to get around. So muddy, hasn't thawed through. Pa went up to help Jason but he went to Toledo to see something about a milk truck but they wasn't ready to put it on. The man that told him was mistaken. Jason went in, saw Glenn at his new job in Drugstore.

Thurs. January 31, 1924
Pa helped Jason shred. The two of them husked out a wagon, big box full or corn to haul away tomorrow. Awful foggy all A.M. Water is getting away some. I've been doing quite a bit of sewing this week.

Fri. February 1, 1924
It has been a very nice day and Pa and I did a large washing. Pretty muddy yet tho. After dinner, Jason came along with his truck and Pa went with him up town and got nearly 1/2 ton of coal for us. Got a license for truck. Ralph took Mr. D to hospital and brought Mary and baby back.

Sat. February 2, 1924
It has been cloudy dark day. Rained this morning quite early. The ground hog didn't see his shadow but we know that don't make any difference in the weather. Pa went to S.B. meeting. Letter from Ethel. Doris has the mumps. Jim isn't well. Helen has been sick, Ethel said.

Sun. February 3, 1924
It has been rather dark and cloudy all day. We've been at home. Clydes folks came down this afternoon a while. Then Jason came in tonight. they all went up to Floyds for dinner. Woodrow Wilson died.

Mon. February 4, 1924
Bertha Cook phoned this morning. Her father had got hurt. Had a fall or something was in the hospital up in Mich. Don't expect him to get well. She was going right out. It's been a bad day, windy, rain, and sleet. Jason and Fred came down A.M.

Tues. February 5, 1924
Another bad day. it rained some and thawed the ice quite a bit. It was all over trees, fences, buildings. It looked nice when the fog lifted so we could see round. I've sewed quite a bit. Mrs. Eberly phoned. We've been looking for Uncle Charlie, hasn't come.

Wed. February 6, 1924
It has been awful bad and disagreeable. Only about 22 above but icy and windy, some snow. Jason hauled 2 loads of corn and 2 yesterday. Fred got a job and went back to Toledo this A.M. A card from Carrie says her father had to have operation. Is bad off. Ralph Smith let the team go alone, tipped wagon, corn, horses all in the deep ditch.

Thurs. February 7, 1924
We went over to see Mrs. Bradley this afternoon. She is getting pretty bad. Then went on to Jasons and got their quilting frame. Then this P.M. I went down to see Mrs. McConnell. She is sick too. Then Pa and I put on and tied a comfort. I hemmed it tonight. Letter from Ethel. Doris hasn't mumps. Its something else. Jason had to get a new pump.

Fri. February 8, 1924
Pa and I went down to Ethels this afternoon. He went on over to Johns. They have a new night man. John did the night work alone while I staid and had Ethel gather up some comforter stuff. Doris seems better they think but her face is swelled awful. It was nice going today. Down to 20 tonight though.

Sat. February 9, 1924
It has been stormy and blustery, snowing quite hard tonight. It is down to 29 above. I am so glad we went yesterday. I hadn't seen any of the since ethe Holidays was getting homesick I guess. I've been getting some of her stuff ready to cut in quilt blocks. I've got a chicken all ready for tomorrow.

Sun. February 10, 1924
It has been quite nice- about 30. The sun shone and thawed a good deal, not in shade. Pa went to Church then after dinner we went down to Jasons. Then this evening Ralph and Mayme, Mary and Baby came. Got 19 doz. eggs to set. Corts wife and babe are staying at Ralphs for a few wks. She isn't well.

Mon. February 11, 1924
We washed this moring. It was nice. the Pa went over to Frank Smiths Sale and staid awhile, didn't buy anything, clothes, dried good. I ironed most all this P.M. and pieced some. Carrie wrote her father is better, not out of danger. It's snowed hard since 3 P.M. till quite late. Jason finished hauling corn on Jewells at $1.00 per bu.

Tues. February 12, 1924
It has been quite nice. Thawed some but cloudy most all day. Jason went up town this P.M. Got us some coal in the Ford. Pa and I went up to Mansons this P.M. I wrote to Uncle Tom's this A.M. Jasons are going to Togany to lodge.

Wed. February 13, 1924
It has been rather nice all day but snowing tonight. I colored some blue and red pieces to work up and some things to wear. Card from Carrie. Uncle Tom is doing fine. Letter from Ethel and Dr. had to lance Doris neck. It was awful bad. Doris hasn't been able to sleep for so long. Now can sleep so good.

Thurs. February 14, 1924
Another nice day. Snow went off lots. Mrs. McConnell and I went over to Smiths to Reading Circle. Pa took us, then went on to Jasons to help fix the pump. They had to go up town to get some of it fixed and didn't get it done.

Fri. February 15, 1924
Rather a cold raw wind today. Disagreeable. Nice tonight. Pa has been up to Jasons all day. Got the pump to going good. Jason got their beet bonus $190.50. Jason took some more for next year today. R.E. and Mayme and Babe came down tonight. Mary went home til Sun. Card from Carrie. Will move Tom today Jessies.

Sat. February 16, 1924
It has been real cold. Didn't thaw any. Jason and Pa went up with a load of chop to get ground. Something wrong with mill. Mr. Reider lent him a sackful.

Sun. February 17, 1924
It has snowed most all day, quite hard this forenoon. we've been home all day. Johns folks came down tonight- Zoe and her tall friend. Jasons folks went to a funeral. Mrs. Elder at Prairie Depot.

Mon. February 18, 1924
Rather blustery and cold this forenoon. Better this P.M. Very windy tonight. We went to haskins this A.M. Then up to Ralphs this P.M. Got eggs to set tomorrow, got the incubators heating. Jason is hauling the Goodenough corn.

Tues. February 19, 1924
It has been very stormy a real old fashioned winter day. We set our incubator, the old one too, making 450 eggs. How I do hope they'll hatch good. Jason went up town in the Ford. Brought home chop feed.

Wed. February 20, 1924
It has been another bad rough day. Thermometer not so low as sometimes about but blows and drifts, bad to get round. Pa has tended chores and tinkered round. I've sewed some. Got 3 doz. eggs. Mrs. Bradley died about noon.

Thurs. February 21, 1924
It keeps about 18 but blows and drifts so its bad getting through. Jason went to Hitts sale and bought 2 cows. A letter from Ruby saying her father is quite sick. One from Ethel says Doris is getting on fine. Hasn't gone back to school yet tho. Pa and Mr. McConnell went to Bradleys this A.M.

Fri. February 22, 1924
It has been nicer today than it has been. Mrs. Bradley's funeral was this P.M. We went. It was quite a large funeral. Jason was pallbearer. Ralphs folks went to Toledo, stopped at Ethels. All well but Doris had to poultice her neck again. We went down to see Jasons cows.

Sat. February 23, 1924
It is cold tonight, down to 12 but was at 25 this afternoon. It has kept so cold so long that the lighting plant froze again so had to put fire in collar. Bob and Belle came last night. Jason got himself load of coal this A.M. and one for us P.M.  Jason likes his new cows real well.

Sun. February 24, 1924
It has been some warmer today. Down to 19 tonight. there has been very little traveling today. We have been home all day. No one came. Grace got burned last night getting supper.

Mon. February 25, 1924
It has been quite a nice day. We washed this forenoon. Jack Livingston and Mrs. Short (his aunt) came over this P.M. He wanted to see the incubator. She brought a lot of books. Jason's took Bob and Belle to Toledo. Ralph and Mayme took 40 chickens to Toledo, about 50 Fri. 26 cents lb. Got about $50 for them.

Tues. February 26, 1924
Pa helped me put on a comforter to tie A.M. Then hauled a load of corn to Togany for himself and Jason went to mill. I got the quilt tied off and hemmed. I cooked our last leghorn hen tonight. Have had her shut up awhile. Will take it tomorrow.

Wed. February 27, 1924
It has been real nice all day and we went to Toledo, to Ethels for dinner. Took a little along to help out as we got there just time. Then P.M. went over to Clydes. Grace got badly burned Sat. night. Is getting better now, her face quite bad. Clyde was home and washed. They have a drier. They, washed, dried and ironed clothes while we were there. Have a big roller ironer. It was wonderful.

Thurs. February 28, 1924
It has been warm and thawed lots today. We tested out the eggs. the test seems encouraging. I ironed and sewed a little. The school closed yesterday noon. There is measles and mumps in the school. Kathleen Canterberry came down in school.

Fri. February 29, 1924
Jason brought Pa some money for oats and corn as dinner was on the table, sat down and ate with us, as theirs would be over. He is getting his car fixed up. He took a load of chickens to Toledo yesterday in the Ford.

Sat. March 1, 1924
Pa went up to S.B. Meeting and paid the Ins. and $200. on the machine note. I've done usual work, baked pies, cake and made some jell.

Sun. March 2, 1924
We havn't felt so very good, staid home. Jim and Glenn came down this morning and on over to see his father. Clyde's folks came down to Jasons for dinner. Stopped here on way home. Jim and Glenn came and went with them. Grace's face is about well.

Mon. March 3, 1924
I worked some on my gingham dress Ethel gave me. Havn't felt good tho, am taking cold. Jason came this morning. Helped Pa empty and fill the tank of lighting plant. Pa helped him shred this P.M. Mayme phoned that Mr. Douglas died this A.M. Got 48 eggs.

Tues. March 4, 1924
I was real sick last night, cold had tightened up, had quite a fever. Didn't get up and dress till this afternoon. Feel better tonight. Ralphs came down this P.M. for their eggs to set. Jason came in, had gone with a crowd to catch two fellows who'd stolen a car. Got them too.

Wed. March 5, 1924
The water has gone down so we can walk out. The frost has got out so it has settled down. ralph phoned this A.M. they have about 380 chicks. Mr. McConnell's horse fell dead right out here tonight, coming from his work. Jason went to Toledo. Jason though he could trade for another car but didn't do it.

Thurs. March 6, 1924
It is nice March weather but is snowing tonight. I broke my glassses this morning and Pa went up to get some things and took them and had new temples put in them. Jason and Harry Legalley went to North Baltimore. Is looking around to trade his car on another. It's so muddy Brooks don't drive in. Walks from the road. He and Pa carried out 10 gal. cream yesterday.

Fri. March 7, 1924
It has been disagreeable, windy snowed. Nothing doing but chores. Jason phoned. I wrote to Ethel but didn't get it off in time. Measles are raging just now, got in school. Claude Powers, Wayne B McConnells, Brescolls, Power children.

Sat. March 8, 1924
It is some pleasanter. Pa and Jason went and got coal this forenoon. I washed quite a little. Jack L and Mrs Short came over this P.M. Got some more books and brought my others back. A letter from Ethel. Children gave them a nice Anniversary. Jim and Ethel's Anniversary was Wed. Children got them presents. 25th wedding.

Sun. March 9, 1924
It has been real nice. We went to Church, the first for a long time for me. After dinner, we Jasons all went up to Ralphs awhile, had just got back a little while when Harold's folks came in their machine with Jim and two little boys.

Mon. March 10, 1924
It has been a stormy day. Snowed most all day. Jason and Pa went up and got lumber for a rack for the ford and to fix up the brooder house. Jason took the stuff for the rack home, made it, and drove down. It's fine to carry hogs &c to market.

Tues. March 11, 1924
Jason came, took Pa up to get the rest of the things to finish up the brooder and get it going. His man came and brought his new car, took old one for a good price. A dandy little Ford Sedan, made same as Clydes. Ralph came down and got the truck to take Capons to Toledo tomorrow. Chickens seem to be hatching pretty good.

Wed. March 12, 1924
Jason went with Ralph with the chickens. They average 9 1/2 apiece. they brought him over $180. We took our chicks off this A.M. from the large incubator a little over 200. Johnny came this P.M. and got 20 1/2 doz eggs .25 cts.

Thurs. March 13, 1924
We finished taking off the chickens 265 in all. I havn't felt very good. My cold seems tighter and hard to cough.

Fri. March 14, 1924
It has been real cold today. I've been nearly sick with my cold. Have been in bed a good deal. Pa helped Jason to shred this P.M. some. Mrs. Powers came over tonight to engage eggs for setting her incubator.

Sat. March 15, 1924
A very cold raw wind. Thermometer was from 20 to 30. Pa and Jason finished his shredding, took all day. Rena drove the new car up town. Fred came to Jasons tonight. Seems like his home. I've felt better today.

Sun. March 16, 1924
There has been a cold raw wind all day. I havn't gone out but very litttle. We've both been home all day and Pa has tended the chickens. Jasons went down to Ethels for dinner today.

Mon. March 17, 1924
Not near so cold. Has been lots nicer but I've staid in pretty close, tended the chickens some, as Pa took a load of corn to Togany for Jason. Mrs. Power got 15 doz eggs. Ralph had his teeth all pulled. I've a bad headache P.M.

Tues. March 18, 1924
I've felt better. havn't coughed very much. Pa has been home all day. Jason went and got us some coal. Helped Pa fix the eave-trough on the garage. Then after dinner took some chop up to mill for Pa.

Wed. March 19, 1924
It is a very nice day. Pa and Jason went to Toledo this A.M. and he and I went up town this P.M. Jason took our pigs to Toledo. Made two trips. Took 9. Only brought $89.10 Were small. Harry went with him this P.M. I'm feeling quite good.

Thurs. March 20, 1924
It hs been awful windy and disagreeable. We had to wash a few things this morning. Pa helped me. Then he went up town paid Ins. Got a letter from Ethel. Said Mrs. John Sherer was dead. Funeral tomorrow. Lyda's sister. Ralph took another load of chickens to Toledo. 40

Fri. March 21, 1924
There was quite a heavy fall of snow last night and this moring for awhile. But it's warmer and snow melted some. Will probably go tomorrow. I did my little ironing and sewed some. Pa tended chickens, cleaned out smoke house & &c.

Sat. March 22, 1924
It hs been quite nice, only snow going off makes it bad getting round. I've done quite a bit of work- sewed and crochet quite a good deal besides usual work. Pa cut some wood and trimmed some of the grapes.

Sun. March 23, 1924
Pa went up to S.S. and Church this moring and before he came home Johnny, Zoe, and her friend came. She is learning to drive. It has been dark, cloudy and rained a little bit.

Mon. March 24, 1924
It has been quite like spring. Pa and I did a large washing. Jason came down for the plow with the Ford all painted up and looks nice. He says quite a few are plowing now. The chickens are doing fine.

Tues. March 25, 1924
A very shocking accident happened last night. About 5-30 the train ran into Mr Davison car, killed Mrs. Shuman instantly and hurt him and Mr. Davison very badly, maybe fatally and hurt Mrs. D. slightly. It has been rather nice but stormy tonight.

Wed. March 26, 1924
It has been dark and cloudy, rained and snowed some. Clydes came down this P.M. and brought Ethels girls with them. They and John E. will stay til Sun. Vacation week, I asked them to come. Johnny is going into the Masonic lodge tonight. Clydes went back early to go in with John. R.E. and Mayme came tonight.

Thurs. March 27, 1924
It has been rather nice. Pa went to Mrs. Shuman's funeral this P.M. We all went up to the Anniversary Meeting at the Grange hall. We had a very nice time. Rena has commenced to wean the baby today. Jason is back on road again this week driving truck.

Fri. March 27, 1924
The children went over to school this P.M. Pa and I went to Mrs Short's they weren't home. We went on to Jasons. Pa trimmed the grapes and got some oats. I stopped and saw Lenna smith. She is very bad. Bobbie came back with us. Jason came for him tonight.

Sat. March 27, 1924
We had an awful time with our brooder fire last night. It went out and awful late before he could get it going this A.M. Wouldn't draw on account of the wind blew awful hard all night and most all day rained hard. Thompsons barn blew down. Ralphs came for eggs tonight. I made doughnuts for bake sale.

Sun. March 27, 1924
Pa went to Church and S.S. Clydes folks came down and took the children all home. It has turned real cold- freezing tonight. Our chickens are getting something wrong with them.

Mon. March 27, 1924
It has been rather cold- down to 22 above this moring. It is snowing tonight. Jason and Rena, Belle and Gene all went to Toledo. Pa went and got some different feed and Panacea for chickens. Some are getting lame. Have lost quite a few.

1924 Memoranda
We've had a changable, rough March.

Tues. April 1, 1924
About 2 inches of snow fell lst night but mostly went off today. The sun shone quite a bit, but there was a cold wind. Pa cut some wood this P.M. Jason went up and got us some coal. Letter from Ethel. A check for potatoes.

Wed. April 2, 1924
We butchered our pig this forenoon. Jason came down and helped. Brought Bobby. We got our lard done and a little sausage made this P.M. It was a short job as it was a small pig. Will fry and can most of the meat.

Thurs. April 3, 1924
We fried down the hams and shoulders and boiled and canned about 6 qts of meat this forenoon. then went to Ralphs this P.M. for eggs. We put out some of the chicks. Don't like to go at all, but they're getting lame.

Fri. April 4, 1924
I canned the rest of the meat, ready to boil in the morning in the boiler and fried down our little sausage. then this afternoon went up to the Class meeting or party. Mrs. McConnell went with us. t'was at Mrs. Shulls. A lovely day at 64. We set the incubators tonight. Pa brought the ponies and plowed the garden and dragged road.

Sat. April 5, 1924
It has been a very busy day cleaning up after our busy work of taking care of the meat. Pa went to S.B. Meeting, I had to do a little washing and ironing, & fixed some horse radish. We have to bother so much with our chickens. Not doing well. It is raining little tonight.

Sun. April 6, 1924
It didn't rain to amount to anything but is cooler today. Wind is quite cold. Pa went to church this morning, but I had too much to do and felt too tired. Am quite lame today. Jason's took Belle and Mother (Abbott) to Toledo to start home.

Mon. April 7, 1924
It has been rather cold today. Threatened rain this forenoon but only sprinkled. Pa husked some corn at Jason. He Jason had a sick horse this A.M. Indigestion. Dr. was out. Jason and Harry LeGalley went to Toledo this P.M. for Tractor oil. Jason has fresh cow. One he got of Fred Weihl.

Tues. April 8, 1924
Pa brought the Pony's and plow and plowed this P.M. I tied a comforter, the one Mr. Vinson gave me pieces. Jason was down a few min. about noon. Brought both babies. Mary Gene walks quite good now.

Wed. April 9, 1924
It keeps rather cold. Pa plowed this P.M. It was rainy this A.M. and he cleaned the hen house. Mrs. Powers came got 13 doz. eggs, her others hatched so good. Mr. and Mrs. Euler came to engage eggs for setting. Chickens are doing fine now. We heard John Wickham was very sick, very low.

Thurs. April 10, 1924
Rather cold wind. Mayme phoned, says Ralph is drilling oats. Pa is plowing for oats. Makes him pretty tired. Mr. Lewis died. they live near Ralphs. I talked with Aunt Em. She says Ruth and Joys folks had little ones 2 days apart. Joys a boy died. Ruth a girl lived. She can sit up now.

Fri. April 11, 1924
Clyde phoned this morning that John Wickham had died. Funeral will be Sun. 1 P.M. Jasons folks and we will go I guess. Bobbie came home with us when we were there and Jason and Rena came after him. He likes to come. Jack and Mrs. Short came awhile.

Sat. April 12, 1924
Pa got his piece of oats drilled today. He has got it all ready and put in alone. He went up town this afternoon. A letter from Ethel she says the work is getting scarce. Overland is laying off lots of men. Jim is uneasy about his place. Glenn has a severe cold. Don is doing well in school.

Sun. April 13, 1924
It hs been a nice day. Jasons took us with them to John Wickhams funeral at Lambertville, the over to Sylvania to bury him. After we got back, Glenn came with some of his boy friends.

Mon. April 14, 1924
We planted a little garden this morning. Then Pa went up after an early dinner and run the tractor with the disk while Jason ate his dinner. Then went to drilling in oats so they didn't lose much time. It has been quite a nice day.

Tues. April 15, 1924
It has been rather cold and windy. Pa helped Jason again with disking had to wear overcoat. I havn't been out very much, have been alone so read one of Mrs. Short's books "The Rise of Roscoe Paine" by Joseph Lincoln. We've 11 new little pigs tonight.

Wed. April 16, 1924
It is windy and disagreeable again, dark, cloudy, and rained some. Jason came this morning for the plow. We were testing the eggs out. He helped out with them. Pa went up and helped him awhile, plowed the garden and such things. Frank Euler came and got 21 doz. eggs to set.

Thurs. April 17, 1924
Jason went to Toledo, stopped at Ethels a little while, found her not very well. It rained awhile, them turned nice and warm. Pa went up town , got clover and alfalfa seed. Them we planted garden this P.M. quite a lot. Made first pieplant pie (rhubarb).

Fri. April 18, 1924
Pa went up early this morning and help sow their clover seed. He drove the horse and Jason worked the seeder. I washed quite a bit and ironed. An Easter card from Ethel, is some better, it's a pain under her shoulder.

Sat. April 19, 1924
Pa and I went up town and on to Ralphs. He is putting in a piece of oats for some man up there, will do well on it. Mayme had my new hat done. Its very nice. Its raining real hard tonight. Got several Easter greetings.

Sun. April 20, 1924
It has been quite a nice day. Only rather cold for Easter. We went to Church and S.S. this morning, then back again tonight. The Knight Templars were out in a body, there were a large number taken in and baptized this A.M. Ethel's girls were taken into church today.

Mon. April 21, 1924
It rained this morning, then turned to snow and snowed awful hard till noon, then turned to raining and toward night, had quite a hard thunder storm. Pa had to go up town this P.M but got home before hard storm.

Tues. April 22, 1924
Ethel and Wesley came down this morning. Had been here but a little while whem Ralph and Mayme came for eggs. Got 12 doz. before they went. John came, staid for dinner, took 12 doz. Ethel took 5 doz. Harold, Hazel, Jim, and Glenn came for her. they went to Ewings.

Wed. April 23, 1924
Pa and I went up to Wades, other side of Tontogany and got 4 doz eggs and set them under hens tonight. Want to raise a few extra kind. Mrs. Brescoll came tonight. Got 3 doz. to set. Mrs. Geo Tyler came this P.M.

Thurs. April 24, 1924
It has been a very nice Spring day, and the chicks are hatching quite good. We'e just carried out larger ones over to the other house, there are 210. Pa helped Jason this P.M. get out some stumps. Mrs. Tyler came again. Its about the tax list.

Fri. April 25, 1924
We did a large washing this A.M. and Pa went to B.G. and got a new lantern to set in a deep can to warm the chickens little house some. there is quite a cold wind. Jason helped Pa haul out the manure, we cleaned the brooder house P.M.

Sat. April 26, 1924
It has been a disagreeable day, East wind. Jason came down to help haul manure and it took them quite a while to get the brooder stover going. Wind made it smoke. We took off 239. The little incubator comes off tomorrow. I did my ironing and baked pies besides fussing with chicks. Jason and Fred helped to take out potatoes. Brought the kiddies.

Sun. April 27, 1924
We took off 75 more chickesn this A.M. 324. I talked with Mayme. She says theirs are dying. Clydes folks and a couple of their friends came down this P.M. It is our 45th Anniversary. Jasons and Dan's folks went to Ralphs this P.M.

Mon. April 28, 1924
Jason and Harry went to Toledo with their trucks to get some stuff. Furniture &c Harry had bought. Jason took potatoes to Ethels and Johns. Jason and Rena and babies came down tonight. Pa went up to Jasons and sowed clover seed, A.M. to B.G. this P.M. got hard coal for chickens.

Tues. April 29, 1924
We went up to Ralphs this P.M. They are having lots of bad luck. Lost a colt and will likely lose the mother, lost a calf and chickens begun to get sick and die. They're getting checked now. We went thru town and to the Primaries.

Wed. April 30, 1924
It has been a rainy day, not so much this afternoon but all A.M. Pa sowed some grass seed though this A.M. Ralph's horse died last night. It's a big loss. They had paper hangers today. Jason got a load of hay of Frank Self. Pa went over and helped him with it.

Thurs. May 1, 1924
There has been rather a cold north West wind but not a bad day, otherwise. We washed this forenoon. Jason brought the kiddies this P.M. as they were cleaning the front room. School closed yesterday and they had their picnic at Plain today.

Fri. May 2, 1924
It has been quite nice, windy this P.M. tho. Turned out baby chicks out for the first this A.M. It was some job to put them out and back again. Pa helped Jason this P.M. haul manure. got letter from Ethel. Jims work is cut  down some. Ethel is better.

Sat. May 3, 1924
there was quite a thunder shower, Pa was fixing fence this forenon and went to S.B. meeting this P.M. Brought home a nice mess of fish, bullheads, enough for supper and breakfast. I cleaned the incubators, got the big one heating up. Baby chickens are doing fine.

Sun. May 4, 1924
Jim came down as Pa was ready for church. He took him over to his father's for dinner. then he came back, staid to supper and Pa took him up town to take the car. Pa and I went over to Mrs Short's this P.M. Got some more books. Jasons and Harrys went for a ride.

Mon. May 5, 1924
A nice day but rained a little, hailed too. Pa had to go up to a meeting of the Assessors. He got some wire and fixed my flowerbeds. I feel rather bad. My back bothers me a lot. I can't do a great deal but tend chickens, they are doing fine though.

Tues. May 6, 1924
Pa hauled out a little manure for Jason this A.M. and we've been busy on his tax papers this afternoon. Jason came down tonight and helped take out the stove. It's been quite nice but rather a cool wind tonight.

Wed. May 7, 1924
It has been real warm but had a quite hard thunder shower this evening. Pa went down to see Ike Ward this P.M. Staid all afternoon. Is having bother to get started at his assessor papers.

Thurs. May 8, 1924
We've been working quite hard at assessor work but have lots to do yet. I have to help and don't get anything else done. Mr. Euler came to engage more eggs. It has been cool since the rain.

Fri. May 9, 1924
We have worked at the assessor's papers again. Got along all he can till he sees some others. He had to fix up the lighting plant. I planted some flower seeds this P.M.

Sat. May 10, 1924
Pa went up town this A.M. and to the Court House. Jason went to Toledo so Ralph and Mayme. John had to have some more Masonic business. I churned and did some baking, besides usual work. Am awful tired.

Sun. May 11, 1924
Pa went to Church. Jasons folks brought me a nice geranium plant this morning for Mothers Day. Mr. and Mrs. Reider & Kenneth came down this afternoon. It rained quite hard last night and has turned quite cold this P.M.

Mon. May 12, 1924
Pa took the ponies and wagon home this A.M. as Fred is there (laid off for awhile) and can help Jason get corn ground ready. Pa drove round to see some man who hadn't send in their papers. I've been fixing my door drapes.

Tues. May 13, 1924
Pa helped and we did a large washing. Took down tht curtains down stairs but it turned out bad, some hard thunder showers. I got them dry and ironed some. Got a letter and lovely Mothers day card. Jason and Fred got seed corn at Conklins.

Wed. May 14, 1924
Pa helped me again and we did some cleaning up stairs and our bed-room downstairs. Jason commenced to plant corn, he has plowed 20 acres for Lester Cole. It has been rather cold this P.M.

Thurs. May 15, 1924
Rather cloudy and rainy looking A.M. but turned off quite nice this P.M. I havn't done much but a little ironing this P.M. Pa was out this P.M hunting taxpayers. Johns folks came down tonight. Jason planted beets.

Fri. May 16, 1924
We cleaned the two living rooms today. there was one of the largest funeral processions I ever saw. Two of those girls that were killed, were buried here and thee (sic) other at Waterville. Mr. and Mrs. Reider, Kenneth, Roxey and little boy came out tonight. Jason went up, got a roll of wire for fence for cattle. Took Bobby and Baby.

Sat. May 17, 1924
It has been awful windy. Pa was out this forenoon to see some men, the up town this P.M., paid Ins. and telephone. Ralph, Mayme and Clifford came tonight. Got 8 doz eggs to set.

Sun. May 18, 1924
Windy again. Jim came down this A.M. Brought me a geraniium for Mothers day. Jasons asked us down for dinner. Had a chicken dinner with noodles and mashed potatoes. Rained awfully hard last night and some this A.M.

Mon. May 19, 1924
They got their 5 acres of tomatoes set out today. I kept the children so Rena could help Jason. Pa drove the team. It threatened rain this A.M. but they got all thru and took planter home before chore time.  

Tues. May 20, 1924
Jason was plowing on Goodenough and Pa went down and planted a small piece of corn. Its been real cold again.

Wed. May 21, 1924
We went to Ethels this P.M. Staid to supper. Home in time for chickens. Hard frost last night. Tomato plants all gone. Elsie (Avery) Snyder died this morning, sick nearly 2 years.

Thurs. May 22, 1924
Another hard frost last night. Froze ice in pans etc. Will cause lots of damage but they don't think fruit is all killed. I havn't done much but tend chickens. Helped Pa this forenoon with his papers. He helped Jason this P.M. I did my little ironing. Rena went to Floyds and town. Bobbie isn't very well.

Fri. May 23, 1924
It has been rather a bad day, rained this P.M. Elsie Snyder was buried this afternoon. We kept the children as Rena and Gene wanted to go. Charlie Maurer is putting Mrs. Thompson's ground to corn. Brought tractor and 4 teams. Pa finished his papers and took them up town.

Sat. May 24, 1924
It rained hard last night and has been a rough windy day, hard for chicks. Pa went up this morning and drew his money $38.30 for assessor work. Ray LeGalley was round taking valuation of land. Our chickens seem to be hatching very good.

Sun. May 25, 1924
Glenn came down this A.M. Brought us a box of candy. After dinner he went up to Jasons then went up town with Jasons. Clyde went to B.G. to Major Heater funeral and stopped here awhile. Rainy and cold.

Mon. May 29, 1924
We took off our baby chicks, 255 in all but some are weak little ones. Ralph took a load of broilers to Toledo this A.M. stopped and left his crates. Pa helped up at Jasons as he is plowing for Art. Selfs and broke something on tractor went to Perrysburg.

Tues. May 29, 1924
It was raining this A.M. Thought couldn't work but it let up so Pa finished planting. Fred dragged the corn and Jason finished his job at Selfs. Now Wayne Bradley wants him to do some for him. I cleaned cabinet and cupboard.

Wed. May 29, 1924
It rained this morning but let up and has been a very nice day. Jason took a load of chickens to Toledo this A.M. Was back by 9 o'clock. Took 100 broilers and 10 hens for us and 20 hens for himself. Pa is getting his corn ground ready. Jasons chicks hatched good 78. Took part up tonight.

Thurs. May 29, 1924
I washed quite a little washing A.M. but was so rainy didn't put out colored clothes till 4 o'clock. It quit raining and we went up town. Had to get the chickens feed. Jasons came tonight for the rest of theirs. there were 80 in all. It is cold and having trouble with the stove. 11 chicks got burned in the draft.

Fri. May 29, 1924
It has been quite nice for what it has been. We went over with the flowers this A.M. They are very scarce. Jasons brought us lilacs. Mary Gene is feeling feverish and bad with her teeth. they were up last night with her most all night. We were down to Jasons tonight. Harry and Florence were there.

Sat. May 29, 1924
Pa finished getting his piece of ground ready for corn. Jason has been disking and plowed for Selfs today. Came over and ate dinner with us. Mary Gene is a little better. Jason and Rena both have colds now. I've done usual work and tended chickens.

Memoranda 1924
We have had a very cold bad May. Have had several frosts, froze ice with some of them. Everything is late. Fruit is hurt.

Sun. June 1, 1924
June started in rather cold and rainy. Pa went to church. It was childrens day. This P.M. we went up to see how Mary Gene was. She was so much better we all went to Ralphs. They had a lot of company come from Toledo. Cort's friends.

Mon. June 2, 1924
Pa's Birthday. He celebrated by working hard all day. Plowed for McConnell this A.M and awhile this P.M. Then planted his 2 1/2 acres of corn. I called on Lenna Smith this A.M. Mrs. Powers got 14 doz eggs to set again.

Tues. June 3, 1924
Jason went up real early, got tomato plants to set again as the others all froze. But it turned in rainy and kept it up all day, sometimes not so hard, so they could tinker around and fix things. Rena is about sick with a cold, we went down awhile.

Wed. June 4, 1924
They got to setting plants this P.M. Jason took 2 calves and 8 pigs to Toledo. George LePare butchered the calves last night. Pa went up and got some more coal for the chicks, it keeps so cold. I havn't done much but tend chickens and mend.

Thurs. June 5, 1924
They finished setting tomatoes this A.M. Pa came home and plowed for McConnells. We got our little chicks out doors for the first. Watkins man came. I got cough medicine and kidney tablets. Got check for broilers $54.04.     3 crates came out first & hens. A nice growing day. Little thunder shower tonight went round.

Fri. June 6, 1924
It has been awful windy and rather cold P.M. Pa finished plowing and dragged McConnells. I've tended chickens and sewed some. Letter from Ethel. Dorothy will graduate from 8th grade. Jason is disking up Canterburys corn.

Sat. June 7, 1924
Pa rolled and planted McConnells corn this forenoon then went to S.B. meeting this P.M. Ralph and Mayme came in this afternoon. Want us to come out tomorrow to dinner, them take a drive to see a place he's interested in.

Sun. June 8, 1924
It rained awfully hard last night and this A.M. There's a cool East wind and had a time with the brooder. Jasons and we went to Ralphs for dinner and on over to Weston to see the farm. A good place all right. Jim, Ethel, Harold and Hazel and kiddies came after we got back.

Mon. June 9, 1924
It rained just awful hard again this forenoon. We must be having our June freshet. It turned off a little warmer this P.M. If it only could stay warm, things might grow now. Pa sold 3 little pigs $5. each.

Tues. June 10, 1924
Pa got his potatoes ground, the rye plowed and all readdy to plant. I havn't done much but fuss with the chickens and usual work. I am getting to feel better than I have- my back doesn't bother me as it did. Am taking tablets. It hasn't rained but threatened it some.

Wed. June 11, 1924
I did a large washing this forenoon and Pa plowed McConnells potato patch or partly, the we went to taoen this P.M. He drew the chicken money and paid for his fencing and got shingles for Garage. It's been very warm. Jason and Rena went up town. Let babies after we came.

Thurs. June 12, 1924
Pa went down and helped and they set out some more tomatoes. they'll have to tear out some of their beets and plant them over. I did my ironing and quite a bit more. Jason and Rena came tonight. Brought Peonys and Iris.

Fri. June 13, 1924
It rained awful hard again last nigt. Kept them out of the beets but have been busy. Pa hauled out some more manure and planted some sweet corn and lima beans and hoed in the gardn. Mrs. Brescoll called awhile.

Sat. June 14, 1924
They got the beets replanted 5 Acres. we got our seed potatoes cut this forenoon but will not get them planted till Mon now. I've been quite busy all day. Got an Announcement Dorothy Graduation Card. 8th grade. Will Cox's girl Frances (Manson's son William's daughter Frances Mae Cox Elder) had twin boys.

Sun. June 15, 1924
Pa and I went to Church this morning. It was rather nice but a little rainy this afternoon. We have rested and slept a good bit this P.M. I'm reading Adam Bede one of Mrs. Short's books.

Mon. June 16, 1924
It has been nice and cool and have done quite a bit. Made 10 cups of jell and a little more cleaning. Jason came this A.M. Helped Pa plant his potatoes. Then Pa went and cultivated tomatoes for him P.M. Dorothy and Ralph came P.M. We got started at cleaning back yard and burning trash after children came.

Tues. June 17, 1924
I washed this forenoon then got busy at the yard again. Got nearly through ti, an awful big job. I couldn't do it till the children came to help me. Pa has cultivated all day. We shut up chickens tonight for Toledo tomorrow.

Wed. June 18, 1924
Pa went to Toledo with Jason. They took 5 big crates- 2 for Jason and 3 for us. Sold our roosters and quite a few old hens besides 20 broilers. It rained awfully hard last night. Lightening put the phone out. Jason and Pa traed brood- sows. Ours got to eating chickens again.

Thurs. June 19, 1924
Had our first mess of strawberries. It's getting awfully warm now 92 this P.M. We have all worked hard too. Pa and Jason put fertilizer on the tomatoes. Bobbie is feeling bad with his stomach. Mrs. Reider came for potatoes. R.E. and Mayme came this way from Maumee where they sold 3 crates of broilers.

Fri. June 20, 1924
An awful hot day 95 this P.M. but a hard wind and thunder storm came up tonight and cooled it off a little. A card from Orra saying her father had a stroke Mon. Still unconscious. McConnells folks came down tonight but storm drove them home.

Sat. June 21, 1924
A very busy day with all of us, getting ready for our little picnic. Charlie's folks are coming and all of our own that can do so. Pa fixed a long table on the lawn. We had to go to town this P.M. It's nice today- some cooler.

Sun. June 22, 1924
It has been a lovely day but so many couldn't come. Uncle Charlie got badly hurt Fri. so he couldn't come and Edith staid. Floyds not.  Esthers could come. Ross and family came with Lyda and Perry. Ralphs & Johns came P.M. All of Ethels were here. Dorothy went home. Clydes and Jasons came and Beulahs.

Mon. June 23, 1924
Got word from Uncle Tom's folks. He is failing very fast they say. I've done nothing but usual work. Have rested a good deal. Feel tired and sleepy tonight. Pa cultivated his corn and truck.

Tues. June 24, 1924
We picked the strawberries. Took some to Jasons and 2 quarts to Lenna Smith. Have 2 gal crocks in sugar ready to can in the morning. Pa went to town this P.M. Got a letter from Edith says her father is no worse. Jasons drove in tonight. Been over to Elm for stuff.

Wed. June 25, 1924
It rained awfully hard this morning. Everything is soaked. Pa has been doing odd jobs. Put wire in screen door. An open slat door to the hen-house, and commenced shingling the garage. I've canned 5 1/2 qts strawberries.

Thurs. June 26, 1924
It has been quite nice and cooler since the rain. I washed, made doughnuts and picked over the strawberries, ready to can. Pa has been working on his roof. Makes him pretty tired. Lenna Smith is very bad.

Fri. June 27, 1924
Pa finished one side of garage roof at noon and hoed the garden P.M. I canned some berries this A.M. and ironed P.M. Jason's came down after supper and picked strawberries. We only got word today Bro. Tom died Sun. morn.

Sat. June 28, 1924
This has been an awful bad rainy day. Just poured down this forenoon, everything flooded. Jason and Fred came down and helped pick berries this afternoon. They only wanted what they could use so I had a lot to can 14 1/2 qts and 12 before this week.

Sun. June 29, 1924
There was a terrible tornado swept through Ohio last night along the Lake. Sandusky and Lorain suffered the most. Jasons went to Clydes today. Ralph went to Sun. School with McConnells this A.M.

Mon. June 30, 1924
We picked the berries in the garden this forenoon and took them to Ethels but she let 2 of her neighbors have them $3.00 worth and they will drive up and help pick some other time. They are getting a machine (automobile). I'm so glad.

Tues. July 1, 1924
I've washed and churned. It has been real cool. Had fire in range all day. Pa cultivated beets all day. The Hunkies quit. Said they wasn't good. Fred is doing them. Got Bob Owers to help thin. Mrs. McConnell, Jack (Livingston) and Mrs. Short (Jack's aunt) came over tonight.

Wed. July 2, 1924
Pa cultivated beets and corn till noon. Then picked berries till Clydes came. They went out and helped till supper was ready and took some home to can. John staid down with Ralph.

Thurs. July 3, 1924
I don't feel so very good, a little dizzy by spells but went to town with Pa and boys. They had to have some fire-crackers. Pa cultivated tomatoes this P.M. and I made 5 pts. of strawberry jam and 5 of preserves.

Fri. July 4, 1924
It has been a nice cool day, every one working, not much celebrating goin on. Jim came down to his folks this morning. Pa has helped Jason. They got in hay on Harry's. Brought a little here tonight. She and babies came too. I'm feeling better. canned 5 qts. berries.

Sat. July 5, 1924
Havn't felt very well today but got the iroing done and made doughnuts. Pa has been home all day. Rena and kiddies came down to tell him there'd be no S.B. meeting and picked some berries. Pa helped. Jason and Harry is busy in the hay.

Sun. July 6, 1924
Pa took the boys to S.S. and church this A.M. Ethel's folks all came down in their new car or Glenn's rather, a used car, but it is surely a good bargain. They picked berries and took back with them. Jasons came down. We had a little supper when they were through.

Mon. July 7, 1924
Jason and Pa got some corn from Claude Powers. Then went and got buck-wheat to sow where the beets didn't grow. Then Jason helped in hay and Pa hoed his truck or garden. Clydes came down tonight and Jones' and brought John some more clothes. Will and Floss' daughter Frances  was buried.

Tues. July 8, 1924
They got in their buck wheat and got in some more hay. Jason is helping to make on Harry's. Pa has been at home this P.M. Picked some berries in the garden, getting scarce now. I'm feeling lots better.

Wed. July 9, 1924
Pa got the team and cultivated here at home. I've only done usual work and canned a few berries. T'will be the last I think. Have better than 40 qts. It is raining tonight. Has been cloudy all P.M. Fred has got a job at Lorain- help in building.

Thurs. July 10, 1924
I did a large washing this A.M. Then we picked a few cherries,  canned 4 qts P.M. John E. was sick this morning but is better tonight. Pa hoed at home A.M. Rained last night. Helped at Jasons P.M. Brought home a load of hay. Mary Gene is sick. Jason drove down tonight.

Fri. July 11, 1924
A busy day. They brought 2 more loads hay and another one on the wagon which will finish. Clydes came down tonight and got John. They will go to the big show tomorrow, then on to the Lake where they have a cottage for 2 weeks. Ethel came down, got cherries at his folks, and ate supper here. Had a chicken supper.

Sat. July 12, 1924
Donald staid down and will help while there's so much to do Picked cherries this A.M. and I pitted and canned 17 qts. Pa helped up at Jasons.

Sun. July 13, 1924
Jasons and we went out to Uncle Charlies today. Found him much improved so he gets round with a cane. Johns came down tonight awhile and some other people stopped and talked- Thomas' and Canterbury. Zoe is awful lame with her vaccination.

Mon. July 14, 1924
I've felt rather tired and havn't worked very much but wrote some letters. Got one from Nan. Don is helping with the work in beets &c but goes back and forth with Grandpa. Its nice weather to work- good breeze. Pa cultivates. Mrs. McConnell came in tonight awhile.

Tues. July 15, 1924
They finished the beets the Hunkies left. It has been a hard job. Don is standing the new work pretty well. His folks all came down tonight, thot he'd want to go home. Ralph and I picked and canned 8 1/2 qts cherries. Makes 30. It seems so good that Ethel can come home more often,

Wed. July 16, 1924
I did a large washing, a lovely day to dry. They cut the wheat down home. Harry and boys came over and helped Jason and Don. And Pa cultivated corn.

Thurs. July 17, 1924
I ironed this A.M. and picked and pitted cherries this P.M. Pa helped pick awhile. He was cultivating and hoing his potates and other truck. Donal was helping over to Harry's. Fred came home tonight, got out of work, goes back Mon.

Fri. July 18, 1924
A busy day and not much done. Rena left Mary Gene here while she and Fred picked cherries over at Jack's, or Mrs. Short's rather. Babe is cutting teeth and fussy. Johnny and Zoe came down this P.M. He and Pa went up town, paid taxes $106. Pa had to solicit for Lorain sufferers.

Sat. July 19, 1924
It has been quite cool since the rain Wed. night. Stormed awful hard some places, not much here. Pa cultivated corn this A.M. Finished soliciting and took money up P.M. I've worked quite hard. Don went fishing with Harry's folks. Jason hoed potatoes and stuff this forenoon. Brought a load of hay P.M.

Sun. July 20, 1924
Pa and Ralph went up to Church and S.S. Donald went up to Ralph's with Jason. He wanted to see his attle up there. We took a little drive round the square P.M. Stopped at Jasons. Seen the crops and twin calves- they're jet black. Got ice cream for supper. Jasons went to river, Ralphs to Cortlands.

Mon. July 21, 1924
I washed. It has been awfully warm 92 here. The men have been hoing tomatoes. Ralph and Mayme came down tonight. They've been to see another farm and like it, want us to go out tomorrow.

Tues. July 22, 1924
I ironed this A.M. Pa, Jason, and Donald finished the tomatoes then this P.M. we went to Ralphs and he and Mayme took us up to see this place. It's fine except the big barn burned a few years ago. A lovely house, and good location.

Wed. July 23, 1924
Jason thrashed the wheat. It turned out good, about 36 bu. to the A. Get $1.11. Ralph and Mayme came down tonight. They have taken that place. 120 Acres. Got the crops this year too. It seems a good deal.

Thurs. July 24, 1924
We had the Reading Circle here this afternoon. Had a very good day and good time. They had a lunch and fishing pond after the program. Pa hauled a load of wheat for Jason A.M. and one for Harry this P.M. Donald hoed corn for Claude Powers.

Fri. July 25, 1924
It has been quite cool since the little shower last night. Jason came down to put some tools away and brought the kiddies. They staid till they went and took Jasons pigs and calf to butcher. Jims folks came down tonight. Brought Don things. Don still hoing. Begins at 2 in P.M. and works till 7.

Sat. July 26, 1924
Pa still hauling wheat for Harry. I did usual work and baked some pies besides canning 4 qts and 6 pts of mulberrys and piepland and 2 pts of cherry honey. Its nice but pretty rich.

Sun. July 27, 1924
Ralph went to S.S. with McConnells' children this morning. Pa felt too tired to go, laid down a good deal, slept and got rested up. Ralph and Mayme came down this eveing awhile. Jasons stopped awhile too.

Mon. July 28, 1924
Pa staid at home today. Helped wash this morning. Then we went up town P.M. Mrs. McConnell and children went along and got all the children vaccinated at Dr. Powells office. Donald came back on his wheel this A.M. I got a voile dress and some muslin to make up.

Tues. July 29, 1924
Had the phone taken out. It has been an awful hot day 92. Threatened rain a little but went round us and we need it so bad our cistern is going dry. I've made up my muslin 2 sheets and 2 pair pillow slips. Pa brought the team and mowed weeds and cultivated.

Wed. July 30, 1924
Pa had to go up for coal oil this P.M. and we went along. Not quite so hot, rained some place and cooled the air. Pa finished with the team and took them home. Jasons drove in a few min. tonight.

Thurs. July 31, 1924
We took Mrs. McConnell and kiddies with us and went to the clubhouse or Volmers Park, rather, this P.M. The Reading Circle entertained the Antioch women. Threatened rain all day then turned cooler without rain.

Fri. August 1, 1924
We went down to ethels this afternoon. Took James and Johnny McConnell along, brought Jim along back with us to help Pa fix the bathroom tomorrow. Jason and Babies drove in tonight. Says Rena isn't feeling very good.

Sat. August 2, 1924
They got the pipe in the bathroom and got through by noon. Then Pa went to School Board Meeting and Jim worked with the pump and pipes but will come back again some day and finish. Rena has the Grip.

Sun. August 3, 1924
Went down to see Rena. She is in bed. Had the Dr. out. He said she must keep in bed for a few days. Jim and Sarah Park came over. Then Ethels came up to get Jim. Before they had gone Ralph and Mayme came. And later John and Anna came in. Doris staid down for a little visit.

Mon. August 4, 1924
Jason brought the kiddies down this morning. We kept them all day. It rained some this afternoon and is threatening tonight. Pa took Mrs. McConnell and children and Ralph to see about their vaccination. Pa has been hauling stone for a barn.

Tues. August 5, 1924
An awfully hot day 94. It didn't rain here last night after all but had a nice rain in B.G. We need it so bad. Pa hauled some more stone. Jason is cutting oats at Harry's. I sewed a little.

Wed. August 6, 1924
Very hot again 96. Everything drying up. I did a large washing. Pa helped some. It clouded up, threatened so we were sure it would rain this evening. Went over. Jason and Harrys boys cut our oats and McConnells nearly done.

Thurs. August 7, 1924
I went to the Reading Circle at Mrs. McConnells. Very few- only 6 and a visitor. It rained a little last night. Enough to cool the air. The heat has been terrible. Jason and Harry are going to cut oats up home, Mrs. Fletcher is helping Rena.

Fri. August 8, 1924
Jims folks came down this morning as he has no more work this week, and they will try to finish the bathroom. Got the pipe dug up and laid under the huse and into cistern. Went up and got some fixtures. Then couldn't get the pump to work. Glenn has a week off with pay. Worked double time last week.

Sat. August 9, 1924
Jim got the pump to pieces and was trying to find the trouble when Jason drove in going to get some fencing. He helped till they go the whole thing to working good, went on, got his stuff. Then they all went and helped him this afternoon. They all went home but the girls staid. Ethel cleaned up down the house.

Sun. August 10, 1924
Ralph and Mayme came down this A.M. Staid to sinner then we went out to their place with them in our own car. A lot of company came to Ralphs. Clydes and Jones' came down while we were gone. Stopped at Jasons. Rena is better. Went for a ride tonight.

Mon. August 11, 1924
Pa helped at Jasons today. It has turned quite cool. Miss McClung (Gladys, Carl and Grace's daughter) who will teach down here came with her mother to get board. Mrs. McConnell was in this evening. We shut up some chickens tonight to sell.

Tues. August 12, 1924
Jason took the chickens down 20 hens .20 cents a lb and about 50 broilers at 28 cts making $44.24 worth in all. harry went with him and they got some parts for separator to begin thrashing. A card from Henriette from the Mountains. We went to Jasons tonight.

Wed. August 13, 1924
We did a large ashing then it clouded up, threatened awfully but rained a very little. I ironed in the P.M. and Pa hoed corn. We've had the children here all day. Jason and Rena came for them tonight.

Thurs. August 14, 1924
Jason commenced thrashing at Armitages'. Pa and we went to Ralphs. Fund them away, then went over to Mansons awhile, then home. Girls took Mary Gene along. She had a good time. Was so good. They came for her tonight.

Fri. August 15, 1924
Pa went down, cut weeks and thistles on the place this forenoon. then we went up and did a little shopping, as the stores all close Thurs. P.M. but we had forgot it. Then went on to Ralphs, she will make my dress. Mary and Buddy is there.

Sat. August 16, 1924
Jim came down this morning. girls will go home tomorrow. He will go over to Myrtles and pick some blackberries. Donald has a job. It clouded up awful and spinkled a little, then went round. I've baked some and cooked a chicken for tomorrow.

Sun. August 17, 1924
We and Ralphs took our dinners and went out for a long ride. Ate dinner on the shady river bank, then went on to Ed Sawyers (maybe Edgar Sawyer who was b in 1847 and lived in Perrysburg in 1900 with his family), one of our old Perrysburg neighbors near Defiance. We have enjoyed every bit of the day. Clydes folks came, left a card. Jasons went to Toledo.

Mon. August 18, 1924
I've felt rather tired after my long ride. 135 miles all together for us. Rather lonesome too. First we've been along since school closed. I canned 5 1/2 qts of pickles this P.M. Jason is busy thrashing and Pa was tinkering round up there.

Tues. August 19, 1924
It clouded up and sprinkled a little but didn't start the eaves spouts. It seems strange it doesn't rain Jason and kiddies drove down tonight. Bobby isn't feeling good. Pa went up town, paid Ins. got some shoes &c.

Wed. August 20, 1924
We went to Clydes today. Had dinner with them, went over to the Park and looked round at the animals. Came back, visited awhile, then he got ice-cream and cake and we ate supper and came home. John E. came with us. We finally had a good rain last night. Started the cistern good.

Thurs. August 21, 1924
Pa has been cultivating beets. The rain helped the ground so he can work it. Jason has been thrashing at Fred Weihl. John and I picked some elderberries this evening I have sewed a little doing little extra thing. Pa brought home some tomatoes for the first.

Fri. August 22, 1924
Pa finished cultivating beets this A.M. then helped alittle about hauling grain at Harry's but it clouded up and rained just a little. I canned 5 qts of jam- elderberries and pieplant. Has been very warm, will rain I think.

Sat. August 23, 1924
No more rain but very warm. I've canned 6 qts. of pickles and made some jell 40 cups, pieplant, elderbeery and crabapples mixed- its quite nice. Pa went up town this A.M. got in a collision, banged the car some. Haul grain P.M.

Sun. August 24, 1924
It has been quite nice. Pa went to church. Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Clydes folks came down this afternoon, and John couldn't see them go back without his going too, so he went. Jasons went to.

Mon. August 25, 1924
It has been nice but rather cool this forenoon. Jasons thrashed at home. Has a little bad luck- broke belt. When going for a new one, a dog jumped at the, ran over it, tipped over in the ditch. They weren't hurt tho. Oats turned out find. 50 bu. to A.

Tues. August 26, 1924
Jason finished thrashing on Good enough and got onver on Harves and Franks. Ralphs are thrashing. Guess we'll go up tomorrow. I talked to her on McConnells phone. Letter from Ethel. All had to be vaccinated, have colds.

Wed. August 27, 1924
Ethel and Glenn came down this morning to get Don's wheel. He left it at Harry LeGalleys. They had to go right back as Glenn had to work P.M. Ralph staid down. We went out to Ralphs. She had my dress done so near I brought it.

Thurs. August 28, 1924
I did a large washing 2 weeks washing. Then they came in and did our thrashing and I got supper. Got through so early most all went home. Jason and Harry staid. Lorena came with the kiddies. I'm tired.

Fri. August 29, 1924
We have been getting ready for the Cox Reunion tomorrow and had my big ironing to do besides. The boys finished the little thrashing jobs A.M. Did Jacks this A.M. Then McConnells and ate dinner there. Then went home got their bailer started. A terrible accident happened at crossing near Perrysburg. 8 persons were killed.

Sat. August 30, 1924
We took Lorena and kiddies with us today. It has been quite a nice day. Ethel was sick though. She went over awhile. Had to come back early and lie down. Jason got started at his bailer so didn't go. Ralph went home to stay.

Sun. August 31, 1924
We both went to church this morning. First time for me all summer. It seems I am either too tired or can't get ready in time.

Mon. September 1, 1924
Pa got to picking tomatoes. 27 baskets. Jason and Harry got some more help and are getting on to their work a little better. Jack and Dora Johnston are visiting round here. Mr. and Mrs Maurer were here tonight. Want school to begin soon.

Tues. September 2, 1924
It rained hard last night. Water lays in the road. Cistern filled up nicely. I washed and ironed. It is real cool. A card from Ethel, she is better. One from Clyde and Grace from Niagara Falls. They are having a fine time. Jason hauled 51 baskets of tomatoes on truck 2 trucks. Walter Snyder called on us. Everett Sweet was buried.

Wed. September 3, 1924
I canned 7 qts more pickles. Makes 18. Pa finished picking the tomatoes this P.M. Then we went to Ralphs a little while. Jason finished his straw and go up on Goodenoughs or McCalls rather.

Thurs. September 4, 1924
Jason is doing a wheat strawstack on Tylers place. Pa went to Tontogany, got tar roof paint this A.M. and got it on the henhouse and stable roof. I went over to the Reading Circle at Mrs. Dalzell's.

Fri. September 5, 1924
It is real cold almost like frost. It would be too bad if it should. Pa picked over the first tomatoes again, 23 baskets. A man came along getting Auto Club members. Pa signed up. I believe its all right, a protection. A card from ethel, all are getting along.

Sat. September 6, 1924
Pa went to S.B. meeting this P.M. Rolland Brescoll went with him to see the Supt. wants to take 2 years work in one. Our little cow came fresh, a dandy Jersey heifer that we will raise. I'm not feeling so very good today, stomach sore. Frosted a little last night. Don't know if it did much damage. Its still cold 54 tonight.

Sun. September 7, 1924
Ralph and Mayme went with us down to Oak Harbor. Had quite a nice day bt it threatened rain some. We had a little bother with the car. Had it fixed at Genoa. Ethels all drove down here. Jasons came down tonight.

Mon. September 8, 1924
It has rained quite a bit this A.M. Then this afternoon late. But got washing done and dried. Pa helped with it. I have crocheted some too. We got our Reunion pictures. It is quite good for so many.

Tues. September 9, 1924
I ironed and salted down 3 gal. of corn. It is real cold and windy all day. 50 tonight. We went down to Jasons tonight. He is doing quite well with his work of baling. We have to do something with our pigs, got to eating chickens again.

Wed. September 10, 1924
This has been a busy day. I did some baking this A.M., cookies and pies. Mrs. Mc came in about noon and staid quite awhile. Rena and kiddies came awhile, them Ethel, Don, Dorothy and Wesley, got corn, tomatoes and crabapples. We've been looking for a couple of Delegates from Conference.

Thurs. September 11, 1924
Pa has picked tomatoes all day and yesterday P.M. Will finish in A.M. and haul in P.M. Is doing them alone as Jason is so busy at baling. No one came last night and don't think there will tonight too far. Promised to take two if they came. A little warmer 58 tonight.

Fri. September 12, 1924
James McConnell helped Pa this forenoon. Then finished the field and loaded up, then took them over P.M. about 1 1/2 ton. I've been busy canning, jell &c. a little rainy this afternoon.

Sat. September 13, 1924
I did a little more canning 8 qts tomatoes makes 13 now. Think that will do. They're very nice now. I canned 4 pts of catsup too. Pa has been home all day, seems rather funny, he is away so much. A card from Ethel. They got home fine. Don is getting to be some driver.

Sun. September 14, 1924
We went up to Church but such a crowd, we could hardly get standing room, a good many drove away couldn't get inside. I stood up long as I could stand it, then went to the car and staid till P came. He got a seat. Jasons took us for a ride P.M. Glenn came with a bunch of boys to eat melons and pears &c.

Mon. September 15, 1924
Pa went up, got more roof paint and put it on. I picked off 2 pails of dry beans. They are nice now. The week started in with 2 agents, one enlarging pictures and Ford agent.

Tues. September 16, 1924
Pa put on some more shingles on garage. I got some corn drying and made some jell. Ethel and Don came down this P.M. Got some more tomatoes and stuff. Ralph and Mayme came tonight. Brought us 1/2 bu. of plums and beans. Jason laid off rest of the week.

Wed. September 17, 1924
Pa worked on his roof this forenoon. Then he and James McC picked tomatoes this afternoon. I canned my beans 7 pts. Jason was called over to help Mr. Brown with his baling. Rena and kiddies came this P.M. for crabapples. Albert was hunting and brought a squirrel for us.

Thurs. September 18, 1924
Pa and James Mc picked tomatoes all day. I done up my plums 11 pts. and 8 cups of jell besides, 2 large cans of juice 4 qt its nice. I'd like to have gone to Reading circle at Emma LeGalleys but too much to do. Its been a lovely day. Jason worked for Brown. I got a dandy new pr of shoes of Brooks 3.50.

Fri. September 19, 1924
Pa finished and hauled away 120 baskets about 3600 lbs. Jason staid home and got a fellow to help him and hauled out manure. I washed and ironed. it was nice till P.M. It clouded up and rained a little bit.

Sat. September 20, 1924
It has been a cloudy day, rained some occasionally. We went up town this P.M. and out to Ralphs awhile, we stopped at Portage to see Mr and Mrs Chas. Parmenter. They're out on a visit. Killians stopped to get gas. Run out.

Sun. September 21, 1924
Jasons asked us to go to Clydes with them so had an early dinner and went. A very hard rain came up while we were there. Got so dark had to light up. Ralph and Mayme went to Ethels.

Mon. September 29, 1924
I washed and ironed. Pa helped the boys with baling. They broke something and had to go get a piece so he came home and finished his garage roof. We went down to Jasons tonight to see about tomorrow. They went up and got the Fletchers to pick tomatoes.

Tues. September 29, 1924
Pa helped the boys bale all day and Fletchers got the tomatoes picked. Pa will haul them in the morning. They are doing real well with the baling. I put some apples to drying, made a little jell and picked a pail of dry beans.

Wed. September 29, 1924
It has been quite cool all day. Pa hauled the tomatoes this A.M. 102 crates. Then helped the boys this P.M. I finished picking the dry beans and put a few more apples to drying. Jasons came down tonight.

Thurs. September 29, 1924
Pa helped the boys again on John Knaus, or Withrow place. They've got through now all they can do. Pa earned $7.50 at it. After Brooks had come I went over to see Lena Smith. Took my work, staid awhile.

Fri. September 29, 1924
Jason went to getting the wheat ground ready. Pa and James Mc picked tomatoes. It is a very nice day. I did usual work, went to Mrs. McConnells a little while, then shelled part of the dry beans. They're fine.

Sat. September 29, 1924
Pa took over the tomatoes this forenoon. Then we went u town this P.M. I looked at hats. Couldn't get anything less than $7. so I got a .50ct frame and flower and will try to make one. Harold, his father and Albert came in this P.M.

Sun. September 29, 1924
It has been a long day. Has rained most all day so there hasn't been very much travel on this road. Clydes were coming down to Jasons and Ethels to Ralphs. Don't know whether they came or not.

Mon. September 29, 1924
Pa and James Mc picked tomatoes again all day. Got 77 baskets. its real cold tonight, has been disagreeable all day. Jason has been getting his wheat ground ready. I've been fussing with my hat. Have clipped 32 chickens wings tonight.

Tues. September 30, 1924
Jason helped them pick. Got off 165 crates. Pa took a big load with the team and Jason with the truck. I finished my hat. It doesn't look bad. John and Anna came up tonight- first for a long time. Its quite cold 43 tonight- fear frost.

Wed. October 1, 1924
Mrs. Short and Jack are moving out. We went up to Jasons and kept the kiddies to let them go to the fair. They were awfully good all day. Think we will go tomorrow. They may go in the P.M. and take the little ones awhile. Got a letter from Ethel. Maybe they'll go. Church doesn't run dining hall anymore.

Thurs. October 2, 1924
It was a lovely day and we went to the fair, an awful crowd, but the same old story, think I'll never go again. If I enjoyed running around alone as Pa does I'd care more for going. Charlie and Lida were there. He came home with us. She went with Beulah. Jasons took children today. Ralphs were there.

Fri. October 3, 1924
Another nice day. I kept the kiddies and did a little washing and ironing. Killed and cooked a chicken. Pa went to the fair again, took Charlie on up to Mansons toward evening. Oh if I could only care for the races as they do maye he'd care more about taking me. R.E. and Mayme were there again and Jasons. Glad of it for they work so hard all the time.

Sat. October 4, 1924
They got part of the buckwheat cut P.M. It was rainy most all forenoon. A couple of men came and bought 3 of our pigs for $32.50 and the broodsow for $30. We only have 5 left. Will quit raising them. I've felt tired all day but have done quite a lot of work.

Sun. October 5, 1924
Pa went to church this moring. Ralphs came down this afternoon. It clouded up and threatened rain when they started. The teacher Miss McClung came. Her friend brought her. It was raining after it stopped. They went up town, back at 10.

Mon. October 6, 1924
School called and classes arranged and dismissed for the day and Pa got James Johnny Bob Powers and 2 of Harrys boys to pick tomatoes this P.M. They got 135 crates, another load to pick. They finished cutting buckwheat  this A.M.

Tues. October 7, 1924
Pa went up to work at the tomatoes but it was too rainy so he helped Jason this P.M. to tear out the partition between the two bedrooms in the main part of the house. Will make it handier for them with the children.

Wed. October 8, 1924
Pa hauled a load of tomatoes this morning. Then he and Ray Gander picked this P.M. It has been quite cold and disagreeable. The teacher's fellow came and took her over home this evening.

Thurs. October 9, 1924
Quite a hard frost last night but is nice today. Pa hauled his tomatoes over, then got a load of wood this A.M. Went up this P.M. to cut a little piece of hay but Wayne B. had the mower so whe went over to the shop with the car and got a bulb put in.

Fri. October 10, 1924
It has been a very nice day. I have not felt vey good so havn't done much, I picked what few grapes we had and canned 3 pints of jam. Pa cut a little piece of hay. Jason commenced to cut corn. Roscoe Wales buried B.G. Teacher went up town to Grand Mrs. McClung.

Sat. October 11, 1924
It has been abother nice day, real warm. Pa has been at Jasons cleaning out the tile this forenoon, went up town after dinner, then bunched up some of the hay. Jason is cutting corn. Raymond Gander is helping. I don't feel very good, but better than yesterday.

Sun. October 12, 1924
A nice day. It was rally Day and an all day affair. Brought baskets who wanted to of dinner. I staid home, had a chicken dinner ready whe Pa got back. Thot Ethels would be down but they didn't. We went up P.M. Clydes came to Jasons and here for supper.

Mon. October 13, 1924
Another lovely day. I did a 2 weeks washing. Got along fine with it. Pa has so much to do. He and Jason picked tomatoes this forenoon. Then they hauled 2 big loads of hay down here. There's a little more.

Tues. October 14, 1924
Pa and Jason picked tomatoes this forenoon. Then Pa took over a load this P.M. and Jason went to disking the ground for wheat. I'v ironed and churned, am rather tired tonight. Its surely fine weather.

Wed. October 15, 1924
They finished the tomatoes. Hauled the last load this afternoon. Then he hauled down another big load of hay. The teachers of Plain Twp. met at the school-house this evening to arrange the doing of Thanksgiving. Mr. Binkley came this P.M. to arrange eggs for hatching.

Thurs. October 16, 1924
Jason got the wheat all in and cut some corn. Pa unloaded his hay. Then went, took the team back, and helped. He turned the buckwheat this P.M., fixed some tile and helped cut corn. I wrote to Orra P.M. got 42 cents for eggs.

Fri. October 17, 1924
It has been nic but a little cooler. Pa helped Jason with the corn  cutting. I don't get very much done it seems. The teacher's fellow came for her tonight after supper.

Sat. October 18, 1924
Pa helped down there awhile this morning then came home about 10 and we went to B.G. Came back, got dinner, then went down and helped hrash buckwheat- had over 110 bu. I made a Pongee hand'k'c for Glenn after I came rom town.

Sun. October 19, 1924
Glenns and my birthday. Jasons and we went down to Ethels for dinner. They had a lovely dinner. We sure did justice to it. Glenn gave me a nice box of candy and Dorothy a hand'cf. Hazel's folks were there. It rained quite hard there but none here. We went to Johns a little while- working awful hard.

Mon. October 20, 1924
I've been quite busy all day. Did baking and made some jell for Anna, apple and crab-apple mixed. Pa and Jason has been awful busy trying to get the buckwheat cleaned. Ringing his pigs, Pa went up town got rings and stuff. It is colder tonight 43.

Tues. October 21, 1924
It has been cold all day. After they finished cleaning the Buckwheat, they both came down and set up the stove. Jason had Ray Gander help cut corn this P.M. Pa went up to see Dr. Isn't feeling very good.

Wed. October 22, 1924
Jason has Norman Thompson (son of Margaret and Earl) for a month to help as there is so much to do getting the corn and beets taken care of. Pa drove the binder this P.M. and Jason helped Norm shock. Got a letter from Nan with a handkerchief in. Teacher's fellow came, took her out to a chicken supper a church affair.

Thurs. October 23, 1924
Pa went up, got the binder and cut his corn here at home, got done and shocked. Jason was in at noon, said he'd go out to Ralphs and get  shovelplow to dig potatoes. Teacher discussed school and with the 3 highest grades went to Heinzes plant, Ice plant, printing office, and Jail. Froze quite hard last night.

Fri. October 24, 1924
Jims folks came down, all but Glenn and Dorothy this morning. Found them digging potatoes, pitched in and helped. Got all through and taken care of. Jason and Norman with team helped. Mrs. Short and Jack  called. Gladys went to a Teachers meeting at Toledo. Lovely day. Aunt Em had a stroke last night. Whole right side.

Sat. October 25, 1924
Pa helped pick up corn this forenoon, them we went up to see Aunt Em this P.M. Found her a little better so she can move her hand and foot some and sleeps naturally, so must be better. Jason and we went up to see the Ku Klux Klan parade. After parade they shot off fireworks on Fairground.

Sun. October 26, 1924
We have been at home all day alone except Ralph stopped a few minutes to get our crates. They came down for Jasons truck to haul some chickens to Toledo tomorrow.

Mon. October 27, 1924
It has been nice. They commenced working at the beets. Pa lifted, ground is vey hard. Zoe and a young sport came down about noon, got her head hurt yesterday and couldn't go to school. Joy, wife, Laura and Leslie stopped at Jasons. Ralph and Mayme took about $125 of chickens

Tues. October 28, 1924
They got off two loads of beets for the first. They had to pull out Jasons pump and fix it which took some time. I fixed 8 qts of mustard pickles. It has been a vey nice day

Wed. October 29, 1924
We are having lovely weather. they have worked in beets all day. Took over one load. There is a political rally in town. Ex Gov. Davis and Begg will speak. A letter from Orra. She will spend the winter in California.

thurs. October 30, 1924
they've worked in the beets all day. Only got off one load. Don't go so fast as when the Hunkies tops them. Jasons and we went to see the Calathumpian parade, It was quite nice. Gladys' fellow came and took her.

Fri. October 31, 1924
It threatened rain and did rin a little. Cleared away though. We need it so badly too. Beets goes rather slow. they got one load started and the wheel or tire came off. The teachers folks came for her tonight, the first time (her parents: Carl and Grace English Mcclung).

Sat. November 1, 1924
I did quite a large washing. T'was awful windy. Then this P.M. I kept the babies while Rena went out and helped Jason top beets. Norman hauled a load over. Pa went to S.B. Meeting this P.M. Henriette called up.

Sun. November 2, 1924
Another windy day and reather cold. We've been home all day. Clydes and Jones' folks came then in a little while John and Anna came, then a little later, Jason, Glenn and a girlfriend and some others came to Jasons this P.M. then on to play football to B.G. Johns took 8 1/2 doz eggs. they are .50 now.

Mon. November 3, 1924
I've knit quite a bit- got Ralph's little sweater almost done. Pa took the team and got a good load of coal, nearly 2 tons. Jason and Norman helped Claude thrash at Frank Self's. Its blowing up a little like rain tonight. Cistern is dry. Hope it does. Glenn's crowd came back to Jasons last night jubilant. They won.

Tues. November 4, 1924
I had the kiddies again all day. Jason brought them this A.M. so they both topped beets. They went up early to vote but we waited till school was out so Gladys could go with us. Jason and Pa went up town tonight to get the returns.

Wed. November 5, 1924
Election reports are coming in quite good except the Gov. We've lost him but havn't heard all yet, but Coolidge is coming in fine, big majority. I kept the children again this P.M. They'll finish tomorrow if its nice. Glenn just brought folks down awhile, Jim, Ethel, and girls came after supper. Glenn brought them.

Thurs. November 6, 1924
We had a greater landslide than 4 yr ago for Harding. They didn't get quite through with the beets. A few more to top and about 3 more loads to haul. I've had the kiddies all day again, they are awful good here.

Fri. November 7, 1924
They got the beets all off but one load, and that is loaded. they got tomato money $154.50. Pa went with Jason up to Ralphs for his steer that was on pasture but couldn't find it. Ralphs have just bought a new team, a dandy pair of colds 3 and 4 yr old. Gladys went home from school. An awful cloudy windy day but don't rain.

Sat. November 8, 1924
Pa and I went down to ethels today. Its quite a bit cooler. I took Ralphs sweater to him. Jim is having more work. Harold is doing quite well with his new work, a baker wagon. Jasons were down tonight. College Homecoming today in B.G. Glenn and Ethel had been over town. Got carbide. We brought it home.

Sun. November 9, 1924
It has been a lovely day. Pa went to Church this A.M. Then we went for a ride this P.M. Went up to Parks but they were gone. Came back by Wades and they were away. Then stopped at Mrs. Short's and Jack's. They've a fine place.

Mon. November 10, 1924
It has been a real nice day but froze quite a little last night. Pa brought down a load of beet tops and some corn and fodder. Went up town after dinner, deposited some of the tomato and board money and paid some debts. I've done some baking, sent some letters, usual work.

Tues. November 11, 1924
It has been warm and cloudy, sprinkled a little, we are hoping it will rain tonight. Lots of cisterns are dry. I've done some extra work and cut out a blue percale dress. Jason and Harry went to look for gas pipe. They cleaned Harry's oil well. Jason will connect up with this well.

Wed. November 12, 1924
It has been a nice day. No rain in sight. It rained just a little last night. Jason came this morning. Got Pa to go with him to get his gaspipe. Got if for half what they expected to yesterday. Gladys fellow took her to a chicken dinner. I got my new dress nearly done and baked some things.

Thurs. November 13, 1924
It rained quite a little this P.M. so I started the cistern. Pa helped Jason this forenoon getting his pipe laid. Harry helped too. I have sewed some.

Fri. November 14, 1924
We did a large washing. Pa could help me. Jason is making plans to go on a milk route. Had to buy a truck. Was down to Toledo today with a man Burkhalter. The gas has gone today. It was so strong, think one of the old pipes bursted. Jason was down tonight & Mary Gene. Gladys father and mother came for her.

Sat. November 15, 1924
Jason got at the shredding, didn't do much, something broke. A card from Ethel said Jim had been sick with grip but is at work again and Glenn had a breakdown and the car was laid up for repairs. Rabbit law came in- lots of shooting today.

Sun. November 16, 1924
Pa and I went up to Ralphs this P.M. Then went with them up to their farm. Jason and Rena went down to Toledo this afternoon. He found the leak in the line. It has grown real cold. Will freeze quite hard.

Mon. November 17, 1924
Pa took the car over to the Garage this A.M. Then we took 8 bu. potaotes down to Ethels this P.M. They are well but Glenn is afraid he has lost his place by no fault of his either. Will know in a few days. Its awful cold and snowing tonight. We went to Jasons. Jason went out on the route with the man today to learn it. Mrs. Abbott got back.

Tues. November 18, 1924
Quite a fall of snow last night. Pa helped at the shredding at Jasons. They have only Norman helping and days are short goes. Jasons new truck was ready to bring out today. I have done quite a bit. Made some spiced pears, baked a cake and pan of beans. Ralph came for truck. Take turkeys tomorrow to Toledo.  Mayme was real sick last night. Cliff helped husk.

Wed. November 19, 1924
It has been quite cold all day but the snow all went off. Jason went on another route today. Brought his new truck home. It looks fine. Pa went up, got chop and bran and stuff for cows and paid Ins. Chickes don't get an egg. They are .57 cts. now. Finished little Ralph's cap. Mr. Deveese (?) called tonight about school.

Thurs. November 20, 1924
I don't get much done but cook and wash dishes. Pa has worked around home most all day. Took off the screens and got in what vegetables there were. Toward eveing he went with Jason to get his steer from Ralphs. Jason sold the little truck to George Brim (?). Jason went on another route this A.M.

Fri. November 21, 1924
It has been a bad rainy day but we went down to Clydes. Pa had to go to have his teeth tended so after dinner the children had gone to school we all went over. Then when he was thru with Pa, Grace brought us back and we came home. We listened to a concert over the Radio. They're having a pie social and program here at the school house.

Sat. November 22, 1924
They got in a good day at shredding. Jason brought down 2 big loads of corn on his new truck for us. It has been quite nice. I did usual work and baking and sewed a little. Jason and Rena went down to Johns last night. They had quite a nice time at their entertainment last night.

Sun. November 23, 1924
We have been at home all day except Pa went to church. We have rested and read. Gladys came home tonight with a bad toothache- her face all swollen on one side.

Mon. November 24, 1924
Gladys' tooth was so bad and slept so little last night, said she would have to go to the dentist so we went up after school. Dr. Lea had to pull it. It is growing colder 28 tonight. Jason started out on his route alone today.

Tues. November 25, 1924
Jason went again today. Didn't get round yesterday being new for him, can't get through so fast. Pa has been fixing up some about the barn down to Jasons.

Wed. November 26, 1924
It has been rather nicer weather but am afraid it is going to rain 40 tonight. Pa worked round home this A.M. and barn, weeds along fence and ditch up home. Jason was out again. I called on the neighbor preacher. She seems nice. Gladys went to Plain church and home.

Thurs. November 27, 1924
It has been quite a nice Thanksgiving. We spent the day with Clydes family. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were there too. We had a lovely turkey dinner. So nice in every way.  Clyde got Pa's teeth fixed. I phoned to Ethel. They had Hazels there for dinner. Jason was down for awhile tonight to talk.

Fri. November 28, 1924
We did a large washing this forenoon. Tried new way with powder called "Duz". Then Pa hauled a load of corn to Tontogany for Jason. Fred it helping Norman. They got out a big load. It's $1.13 now. Jason done better than any day yet.

Sat. November 29, 1924
Jason shredded some more, about thru I guess. He went up town and got his check for his work this week $30.35 and his corn money. I did a big ironing and baked some.

Sun. November 30, 1924
We've been at home all day. It snowed quite hard last night and is quite cold 17 tonight. Jason and Fred were down this A.M. Jasons were going to Clydes this P.M. to leav him his Ins. money to pay in tomorrow. Clyde has venison dinner today.

Mon. December 1, 1924
It has been quite cold all day; is 19 tonight. Pa went up town right after dinner. When he came back went up and got the ream and brought down some corn  in the fodder. Will husk it here. Then he covered the potato heap. I've only done usual work, knit some little mittens.

Tues. December 2, 1924
It weems to be warming up some 29 tonight. It has been real Jan. weather this week. Jason came down tonight. He has to get a coal stove. His gas is a disappointment after putting so much expense in the pipe $50 besides time and work.

Wed. December 3, 1924
It has been rather pleasant today 34 tonight. Mr. Reed of Sugar Ridge was buried down here today. Jason drove in tonight and got the cream 4 gal. He seems to be quite interested in the work. Brink came and took Gladys somewhere tonight. Two Autos wrecked on Dixie. One burned.

Thurs. December 4, 1924
A letter from Ethel. All are well. Jim has more work than he did. Glenn is nursing a bruised elbow. Pa went up and trimmed fence row. I sold 3 doz eggs, the first for a long time. .57 cents a doz. Jason brought cream check $4. Had a talk with teacher about the school. All are finding fault. Getting pretty bad I guess.

Fri. December 5, 1924
It has been a little rainy and snow flew. Jason took his truck over to have the brakes or something fixed. Had to wait so went on up, looked rund for a stove. Can't find an old one worth anything, will have to get a new one; they're high.

Sat. December 6, 1924
Jason and Pa went up A.M. in the truck and got his new heating stove. It's a good one, cost about $90. Then we went this P.M. He went to School Board meeting and I ran round and did a little shopping and visited.

Sun. December 7, 1924
It has been foggy and misty a good deal today, not vey cold. We went to church this forenoon. Ethels all came this P.M. but Donald. It seems good for them to have car back again, had to be repaired. Jasons were in tonight.

Mon. December 8, 1924
It has been a rainy bad day. Thought it would clear up about noon but got bad tonight. Rained hard last night too. Its awful windy tonight. Mrs. Offerman (Opperman?) came to visit the school again, came lst week too. Is trying to help Gladys.

Tues. December 9, 1924
Rather cold and windy. Jason & Bobby was down awhile and Pa went down and helped him with his fence to get the pigs changed round. I've been working at some Bazaar towels. Mrs. McConnell came down this afternoon. Cortland's folks have a little girl.

Wed. December 10, 1924
Pa went up town this P.M. Took my towels to put with the Bazaar's things and did some trading. Got a work coat and much things. I am trying to get at a little Christmas work bt I get so little time these short days, it's hard to do anything. Mr. Brink came and took Gladys over home.

Thurs. December 11, 1924
Jason brought the check tonight for the cream $3.01 Brooks paid .50 for eggs. I had 4 1/2 doz. Pa was still working at the brush and stuff today in the ditch but thinks he will quit for now. The ditch is done. Will do fence row later. Snowing tonight. Got Xmas check $25.50 yesterday.

Fri. December 12, 1924
We went up to Ralphs, ate dinner, then drove round and stopped at Hullibargers and looked at their chickens but didn't get any. Stopped at Jack's a few minutes, then on to Wades but they had sold most of their roosters. Drew the Xmas check. Paid it to Ralph. Will pay rest next week.

Sat. December 13, 1924
It has been a terrible windy bad day and cold. Jason and Pa went up with the truck. took some feed to grind and brought back over 1 12 tons of coal. Had tire trouble with the load on. I've worked pretty busy at some Christmas things.

Sun. December 14, 1924
Jason came down this A.M. and asked us up to dinner. They had a dandy chicken dinner, roasted with lots of dressing and gravy. Everything was nice. Her mother was there too. Phebe Wilson is very bad. So is Lenna Smith.

Mon. December 15, 1924
We did an awful large washing this A.M. Then went over to John LeGalley's or Pa went. then to see abut chickens. They're nice ones and I went in to see Phebe. She is so bad off, talks all the time and hardly knows what she is saying. Rena and her Mother went up town. Jason came tonight. Helped Pa shut up chickens.

Tues. December 16, 1924
Jason took our chickens to Toledo. Brought $30.00. Rena went with him. Harve went far as Perrysburg. Pa went over and got 4 roosters from LeGalleys. They ar'n't as nice as ours. I've worked pretty hard  cleaning and ironing. Done some curtains. Letter from Ethel says Glenn has been having a time with his elbow.

Wed. December 17, 1924
It rained quite hard last night and has been a little rainy today but we went up town right after noon and traded some before the crowds got to coming in. Mr. Brink came for Gladys again tonight. It has rained all evening; awful bad to be out.

Thurs. December 18, 1924
It has been an awful bad day. Rained nearly all the time and froze so things are coverd with ice. Jason didn't go out but am afraid it will be worse tomorrow. I ironed and made 3 towels I got yesterday. I did some last night. Teacher didn't get in till after midnight. Is sick with a cold today.

Fri. December 19, 1924
The ice went off the trees and hosue awful fast but is real cold and freezing again tonight. I've been quite busy. Have most of the preent ready to do up. A greeting from Orra in Calif. She says its very beautiful. Gathered roses and lilies that day, Dec. 14. Phebe Wilson died this afternoon.

Sat. December 20, 1924
We went up town this afternoon. Did a little more trading and paid Insurance. Harve and Jason went round got money for flowers $8. A card from Clyde. They think they can come tomorrow.

Sun. December 21, 1924
It has been a real cold day. It was 8 above this A.M. Is up to 15 tonight. Clydes came down and Jasons and Mrs. Abbott and Fred. We had sort of a little Christmas dinner as we can't have all at once will divide up. Teacher came tonight. Brought me a present- salad dish. There'll be no more school till after New Year. Stove broke so can't have fire.

Mon. December 22, 1924
It has been awful cold for the funeral. Phebe was buried this afternoon. The flowers were lovely and lots of them. Perry Hopper (son of William and Rachel Hopper) preached the sermon. Ralph and Jason both were Pall Bearers. We got 2 pictures of Esther's baby- one for Jasons. Greeting from Louise Boughner.

Tues. December 23, 1924
It is some warmer but has snowed all day nearly. Pa went up town to see about getting the stove grate fixed. Couldn't do it. then this P.M. went over to Tontogany and got it done O.K. I've been quite busy crocheting and finishing up some things.

Wed. December 24, 1924
I have finished I guess for this Christmas. R.E. and Mayme were down this P.M. Brought me a gingham dress and Pa a nice shirt. Jason came this evening. Brought me a dandy pair felt slippers and Pa a pair gloves. Mrs. Abbott sent me an apron. Some greetings and a handkerchief from Nan.

Thurs. December 25, 1924
Coldest Xmas in 50 years. It has been a quiet Christmas. We were planning on going down to Ethels to spend the day but whem we got up, found it down to 14 below zero so gave it up. Jason came down. Was afraid we didn't realize how cold it was and would try to go. They had Floyds out. Had a roast pig & Xmas tree. We just had a roast chicken, baked potatoes, dressing and gravy.

Fri. December 26, 1924
It ws still close to zero this A.M. but got high as 20 tonight. It wuldn't be so bad if it wasn't so windy. I went down to McConnells and R.E. phoned for Henriette but she didn't come up this year. Pa put in the last of the carbide. The 1st Nov. 8. Nice greeting and 2 nice handk'f's from Ruby and mother.

Sat. December 27, 1924
I've been quite busy with usual work and some extra baking and it's been so cold. It's down to 6 below zero tonight. Was up high as 20 awhile. Pa was up town this afternoon but there isn't much going when its so cold.

Sun. December 28, 1924
It was down to 14 below zero again this A.M. but is warming up some as it is 8 above tonight. How I hope it will get warmer. We have been at home all day. Jason and Fred came this A.M. Ethel phoned last night they would come N. Years wouldn't come today.

Mon. December 29, 1924
Thermometer got as high as 27 above today. Is at 20 tonight so maybe will be better for awhile. Johnny came this forenoon. Brought me a nice gingham dress and Pa a tie from them and stockings from the children.

Tues. December 30, 1924
It has been quite nice today up into 20 some. has thawed some on the barn. Mrs. McConnell was in quite awhile. Jason took Harry LeGalley pigs to Toledo, was down this afternoon. Fred has a job on the road but gets back in time to do chores. A letter from Ethel. She isn't very well. They be up New Years.

Wed. December 31, 1924
It is awful windy and disagreeeable tonight bt is up to 22 above. It has seemed cold today. We went up town this afternoon, the first I've been out. Since it got so cold don't go out often. We stopped at Jasons. They got some very nice presents. My last entry unless I get new book.



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*Fred Collins came to stay with Jason Jan 4 1923.   There is a Frederick Collins who was born in Lyons, Michigan on 12 May 1899 to David and Laura B Hammond COLLINS who married Faye A Filier who was born on 31 May 1906 in Custar Ohio, the daughter of Orville and Agnes Parker Filiere. Fred and Faye married in Wood county in 1926 he working at National Wheel Works and living in Bowling Green.  They were living in Perrysburg by 1930 census. I have not located him after 1930 (if that is in fact him). Near the end of 1923 Jason started driving a truck and Fred found a job in Perrysburg.

Who is Homer who is mentioned occasionally as accompanying Naomi's son John W Cox, who has the restaurant in Toledo? In the 1920 census Homer Oswald is a lodger in the home of John and Anna on Raymer St in Toledo and he is a streetcar conductor, a job John worked sometimes in the past, although the census notes John as a house carpenter for 1920. Homer was 24 years old and born in Indiana of Indiana born parents. By 1940 he was a bus driver in Toledo and he was married to Erna and they had a child.

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