Naomi's Diaries

Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1925 Diary ©

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

Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox born in Ohio October 19, 1855.  She is 69 years old as 1925 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". The early years of their marriage, (pre diary years) they lived in Perrysburg, on the farm of his parents Joseph and Jane Rebecca Underwood Cox. After the death of the parents they moved to Plain township on Hannah Road, where they lived by 1911.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 farming. By 1925, their neighbors included McConnells,  Brescolls, Reiders,   Frank Martin,  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.

By 1925, all of her grandchildren have been born and there is a beginning of great grandchildren.  Her five children and their children, often mentioned in these pages:

Ethel  (living in Toledo with husband Jim Ewing; their children: Hazel the oldest grandchild (who has married Harold Shearer and produced the first Great grandchildren Albert and Catherine, 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),
Johnny and his wife Anna whose parents lived in Luckey, living in Bowling Green- children: Zoe. and  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 25, 21 and 19 respectively, as 1925 began. Cortland  married Mary in 1922 and they are the parents of Ralph (aka Buddy) and Nadine. 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  (aka Rena or Rene) who farm in Wood county and in 1920 Robert Carl "Bobbie" was born and in 1923 Mary Gene was born.

                       ***Note the links to findagrave, and other web sites that may be of interest. Italics indicate my added notes.***
 

A Christmas Gift of 1924 from Clyde and Grace.
The 1925 Diary of Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox
Note: this diary calls for a weather and temperature notation which will be on the top line each day.
 (If you have read her earlier diaries you know that would be a briefer mention that the norm :-))


Thurs. January 1, 1925   Snow PM     25
Jims folks all came down and Ralphs folks came. Had a good time and a very nice day till it got to snowing just before they started home. Jims folks all brought such nice presents: girls: dish; Glenn: box candy; Don: picks & cracker; little boys: pitcher, hosiery. Clydes sent lovely ones: this diary, a book "The White Flag"; from John and Helen: box of candy; from Junior: lovely shirt tie to Pa. Ralphs, Johns, and Jasons presents came before.

Fri. January 2, 1925     Nice      24
We did quite a washing. Snow lay quite deep this moring. Jason was down awhile, brought the kiddies for a little visit. They like to come to big Grandma's. Both were asleep when he came for them.

Sat. January 3, 1925      Moderate    30
Pa went to School Board Meeting this P.M. I did usual work and ironed and finished my new book "The White Flag" one of Gene Stratton-Porter's Clyde's folks got me. Albert brought me a nice dressed rabbit New Years I cooked today.

Sun. January 4, 1925      Moderate     26
We have been at home all day and alone. Only Jason and Bobbie were in this morning awhile. Gladys came back tonight to her work in school after 2 weeks vacation. (Gladys McClung, b 1903 school teacher at the nearby school house, boarded with Naomi and Pa.)

Mon. January 5, 1925       Nice      30
It seems good to get settled back to our regular work again. Glenn came down this P.M. Brought the car and will leave it for awhile as they have so little use for it now. It doesn't pay to hire garage room.

Tues. January 6, 1925         Nice     32
Jason hauled away the hogs this forenoon, 4 for us, and some for himself. they brought u $80. Then this P.M. he took a load of oats to Togany for Pa. They brought $63.40 then when he came back they butchered his beef. We can take a quarter.

Wed. January 7, 1925      Snow       25
We went up town. Pa drew his money on checks then settled for the car. Then we went on out to Ralphs in time for dinner. Then finished paying him some we owed him before coming here. Jason brought the beef this evening.

Thurs. January 8, 1925       Moderate     20
Glenn went with Jason on his trip again today. They brought us a load of coal when they came home. I made some mince meat, canned part of 4 1/2 qts. and made 2 pies.

Fri. January 9, 1925     Mod.     20
It was colder this morning- 10 above, but warmed up fast, high as 35 awhile, averaged 20.
Jason was going to Toledo this P.M. Will take some beef. Glenn was going home. Letter from Hazel.
 
Sat. January 10, 1925     Nice   34
Pa went up to mill this afternoon. I havn't felt so very good, taking a little cold, I'm afraid. Jason and Harry LeGalley went to  Grand Rapids today.

Sun. January 11, 1925     Cold windy     19
We have been at home all day alone. I have quite a cold. Have lain down quite a bite.

Mon. January 12, 1925      Warm snowed     32
I feel some better. Cold has got looser. I havn't done much but usual work and read some when not lying down.

Tues. January 13, 1925         Colder snowed    20
My cold is broke and am feeling quite good. Have done quite a bit of work. Finished a linen shopping bag, embroidered with yarn, lined with blue sateen lining. Quite pretty. Will give it to Ethel.

Wed. January 14, 1925        Cold    12
Very nice and clear but  cold. Jason drove in this evening, got our cream. Its hard to get round for the snow is deep in places, drifted in. We don't drive out much. Putting up ice at quarry.

Thurs. January 15, 1925     Cold     3 above A.M.
Philo Jones was buried down here this afternoon. Pa went over. Not very many out, so hard to get round. Mr. Brink came and took Gladys out tonight. Going home first I guess.

Fri. January 16, 1925         Mod. rain  35
We done some washing but dried in the house. Have a good place for the clothesbars upstairs. Brink came for Gladys again tonight. I cough quite hard yet sometimes.

(as I read these, they are each a little haiku and I read it and get transported away. Like can't you just picture that largely empty upstairs probably an entire empty room for the clothes bar. I know she's glad to have that. I can't find Brink on findagrave or familysearch. She doesn't end up with him, so it doesn't matter so much in a way. It's like this, I would LIKE to find Gladys and leave her a flower or something. She does get married (to someone else) but I lose them. I haven't looked totally hard for them yet but they don't end up in Wood county. Lucky me, and lucky everyone who has a family history interest in Wood county that several people have done a yeoman's or yeowomen's job of creating MANY memorials for Wood county on findagrave. If I had a extra day up there on the generally 24 or less hours I am in BG each year, with that extra day I would try to meet Lavida, Dr. Cynthia, Donna (except there is no Texas in Wood co :-(   and more, but we could try. anyways...  in the meantime, I had better get back to...)

Sat. January 17, 1925     Colder    26
Jason hauled away Canterbury's crib of corn with his truck 11 ton. Pa went up town, got his Auto license and paid Insurance. I did my little ironing and finished a blue percale dress.

(January 2 and 3 1920, page 1 of the Plain township, Wood county Ohio U.S. census:
Every one of these was a farmer or farm laborer on a general farm except for the 3 exceptions as noted
(these people live pretty near Naomi and Pa:)
Farm 1 Elmer and Della NELSON and their 3 kids ages 19-27
Farm 2 Glenn and Ruth CHEATWOOD and baby dau. Lenna
Farm 3 Charles and Alice KAZMAIER and their kids J.M 21 and Lida 19.   (mentioned when they lived on Hannah Rd)
Farm 4 AJ and Cora Jane CANTERBERRY and daus Madge 17 and Kathlene 8-  she was a student of the previous boarded teacher)
Farm 5  George 75 and Ruby 63 Bradley and their son Lewis Wayne BRADLEY, whom we have met off and on- maybe helped Jason harvest time
Farm 6 Art SELF, 61, he was mentioned in 1924 I think
Farm 7   Anna SHORT 58 and her nephew John (Jack) LIVINGSTON 39. Mrs Short and Naomi swapped books. Jack was a handyman. They moved  in 1924 somewhere in the direction of where Naomi's son Ralph lived.
Farm 8 S W 66 and Cynthia 52 JOHNSTON . They are parents of Jack and Dora who lived next to Naomi and Pa on Hanna rd in 1911-12 etc. They moved up to Michigan for a car related job but they would come back and visit and make the rounds once in awhile. Son in law Albert Warden 30, and their daughter Elizabeth 28 lived with the Johnstons.
Farm 9 G.E. 48 and Laura E 35 BISHOP and daughter Bernice age 14. don't know em   Clerk at a garage
Farm 10 Albert 27 and Nina 22 JOHNSON and dau Georgia 4 1/12 and Violet age 3y 9 mo.   freight delivery
Farm 11 Ralph 27 and Blanche 25 HALL. no recognize the HALLs.
Farm 12 The MAURERs- that is familiar from way back.
    Charles age 38, Cora age 45 and kids John Kent 10, Earl Leonard 7, Mary 6, Margaret 6
Farm 13 Sanford 39, Ethith 33 MEEK and kids James Robert 8, Grace Edith 7, Irene Elizabeth 5 and Ivylou B age 2y 9m.  He is the sexton for the cemetery. That would be UNION HILL CEMETERY which I would guess was in sight of their house at some point in time. It is where they are buried
Farm 14  Frank SELF age 54, remember him from way back, 1911
Farm 15 Earl THOMPSON age 62
I know these people live within a page of John and Naomi speaking of where they lived in 1923 &c. Because they moved into Earl and Margarets farm in 1923.  another few pages along and they are enumerating the Hannah Rd area where John and Naomi lived in 1911-16ish,  where Jason and Rena live now. Point of the story- how close Jason and Pa lived to each other in 1925. By the way Jason at the end of 1924 was just getting interested in the dairy business. That's something to keep in mind. It is after the scope of these diaries I believe, but Mary Gene married Don Marten. They met because Don was working for Jason on his dairy farm. But I digress....that's much later in the story. anywho...)


Sun. January 18, 1925          Mod.    20
Pa went to Church this morning and heard that Mr. Jerry Carter died last night. Hadn't been sick at all. Walked up town twice yesterday. We've been alone all day. Jasons went to Toledo, took Mrs.Abbott to Harry's. (Jason's wife Rena's mother is Mrs. Abbott. Rena's brother Harry lives in Toledo. Haven't found Harry on findagrave yet.)  Stopped at Ethels.

 Mon. January 19, 1925  Mod. 35   6 above this A.M.
Pa went over to Haskins to Grain Co Meeting this morning. Rena wwent up to Floyds this A.M. to see Lisle. He is real bad now. She left the little ones here. They seem so glad to come. Lisle died tonight.

Tues. January 20, 1925  Mod. 34
Jason brought the children early this morning. Said Rena had to go back to Floyds last night. He died 6-30. So she stopped for them this afternoon. Will go back tomorrow and leave them. Brescolls took Gladys over to Ralph Smiths tonight to hear the Radio.

Wed. January 21, 1925      Mod.      35
It has been quite pleasant but is windy tonight. Will likely storm. The children were here again. Jason stopped for them and took the cream. He was going up for her, will take them alone. We'll go down for them A.M.

Thurs. January 22, 1925    Colder    14
We went down, got the children this A.M. They stopped for them when they came from the funeral this P.M. Ralph and Mayme came down from town. He had just made an other $1000 payment making 3000. in all. She brought me a nice centerpiece.

Fri. January 23, 1925       Cold Zero
It got quite nice toward noon. Fred came and helped Pa get ready to butcher the pig. they both came after dinner. Helped him hang it. Jason went on with his load of corn for Frank Martin. Both carried it in tonight. Brink came for Gladys.

Sat. January 24, 1925    Mod.    36
We watched the great Eclipse this morning. The sun was nearly covered. I saw the one before, years ago. I was a small girl. it was darker then, I think. We too care of our lard and put down meat today.

Sun. January 25, 1925   Nice   36
We went down to Ethels for dinner. She wwent with us over to Johns awhile. Glenn went with us. He and Zoe went in the car back home for something. Jason left a note to come up there tonight. Jason did fine this week. $50.

Mon. January 26, 1925   Cold windy    4
Jason took Fred Weihl's hogs to Portage, 14 of them, then on his route. Pa and I started to Toledo to get carbide but got so bad, gave it up. Got so icy couldn't see thru windshield. Nearly got in ditch. We made sausage this P.M.

Tues. January 27, 1925 Cold    Zero
We havn't done much but keep up fires. Did usual work and chores. jason finished hauling Fred Weihls corn he commenced Sat. He is doing fine this week. Card from Mrs. Spencer.

Wed. January 28, 1925         Cold 16     4 Below A.M.
I have been canning meet 6 qts, 3 pts beef and 3 qt and 2 pts pork, ready to process in A.M. Mr. Brink came for Gladys to go home for supper. He helped her folks butcher. The cow isn't getting along

Thurs. January 29, 1925        Mod. snow    18
Jason came this way and took the calf to Portage. Got 22.10. We were surprised that he got so much. He brought us a load of coal tonight. It is very bad driving- so icy. We don't try to go out. Mr. Hullibarger came P.M.

Fri. January 30, 1925        Nice     35
We did a large washing. They dried nice out door. I got the ironing nearly done. Am tried tonight. Teacher went right from school. Her folks came for her. Our cow seems lots better.

Sat. January 31, 1925       Nice 36
We went up town this afternoon. First time I've been up this year. Its thawing but quite icy on the cross-roads yet. Jason hauled corn for Walter Moore yesterday and this A.M. Made over $100 this week. Mrs. Bense phoned to Jasons.

Sun. February 1, 1925      Cold      20
Ralph and Mayme came down for eggs this afternoon. Then we went up and got Mrs. Bense and we've been visiting all evening. Rena and her folks took kiddies to church.

Mon. February 2, 1925        Cold   20
We havn't done much but visit and do the work. It is so icy we can't get around any place. Pa has shut up some of he chickens tonight.

Tues. February 3, 1925      Nice   30
The boys went down with the capons. Jason went to Ralph and back here before we had breakfast. Ralph drove his car, lef it here, he ate dinner with us. We took Mrs. B. up town P.M. Boys got back by 11. Jason hauled corn for Opperman.

Wed. February 4, 1925       Warm   30
We went up to Ralphs, they butchered two pigs. The snow has nearly gone. It has thawed of lots today. Mayme is feeling bad with ther cold. Jason got new places.

Thurs. February 5, 1925       Warm   40
The ice has gone off quite a bit today. I fried odwn a little sausage and cooked pigs feet. Pa went up to a poultry clinc at Binkleys.

Fri. February 6, 1925       Warm    50
We went up to Ralphs again. They made sausage and she wnt to frying it down this P.M. We helped long as we could. Jasons went to Toledo tonight. Left the little ones here. Got check for the chicks 20

Sat. February 7, 1925       Warm    50
Real springlike today. So good to see the ground again. Snow has lain on it since Dec 23. there are drifts yet. Pa went to S.B. Meeting P.M. It was late when Jasons came home so left the kiddies till this A.M.

Sun. February 8, 1925       Warm    60
We got the incubators to heating. Then went out to Ralphs to get eggs. They had gone to Toledo. We went to Mansons awhile, then back, as they hadn't come, took them anyway. Someone came while we were away.

Mon. February 9, 1925       Mod. windy    45
We set the little incubator but didn't have eggs enough so wait till tomorrow. They they will hatch together as it takes longer for small ones anyway. Rained a little this A.M. then got windy. Pa ordered coal for school.

Tues. February 10, 1925       Mod    35
Ralph and Jason went to Toledo with some clover seed. Pa went up to get feed ground. Our cow is getting along fine. Clydes were at Jasons Sun. We went by there but did not stop. Set big incubator.

Wed. February 11, 1925       Cold snow   20
A very bad windy day. Jason says its the worst he has had since he started out. Two or three have got stuck on our road. Jason and Brooks both left their trucks and walked in.

Thurs. February 12, 1925         Mod. 30
Havn't done much but usual work, knit some on Mary Gene's sweater. Pa tended chores and brined the meat. Gladys and Fannie went with Brescolls to Dan Smiths. Mrs. Mc staid here. Going to have stone road. Men were out investigating.

Fri. February 13, 1925    Mod.     3
We did a large washing. Dried so nice. I went at it after dinner and ironed. Am pretty tired tonight. Jasons are having colds. He got his pay from Geo. Brim this A.M. Letter from Ethel. Card from Orra. Gladys went home from school.

Sat. February 14, 1925    Mod.    35
Just done usual work. Havn' t felt very ambitious. Pa went up town this afternoon. Jason sold a cow and took it out to Portage this A.M. Our cow isn't feeling just right.

Sun. February 15, 1925    Pleasant     35
We went to Ethels this morning just in time for dinner. After dinner, Pa went with Jim to church. Last day of their big meeting. Glenn took Ethel and me over to Hazels, then down to Johns a little while. Clydes folks came over awahile, Junior had been sick was better.

Mon. February 16, 1925    Nice   40
Our Preacher neighbors moved over in Pikes house. Mr. Binkley brought a man with him to look at our flock of chickens. They are nice, they think. Jasons took us all over to hear the Radio at Harry LeGalleys.

Tues. February 17, 1925    Cooler 35
Nice weather we're having. Pa went up this morning, paid his takes $108.65 and tried to get a different truss but couldn't, so we went to Ethels, he on over town. Don't think it'll do. Ethel is feeling miserable.

Wed. February 18, 1925    Nice  36
We went to Toledo again this P.M. Pa had to change the truss. Don't know how this will do. Ethel is feeling awful bad, had a Dr. this morning, a woman Dr. We went to Clyde's first but they were gone.

Thurs. February 19, 1925    Nice   30
Pa went up town, paid the Ins. P.M. Ralph and Mayme stopped on their way to Toledo to take Buddie home and do trading. Mrs. McConnell came to talk with Gladys. they are all up in arms abut school.

Fri. February 20, 1925    Fine    45
Pa has been trimming grapes and trees. Jason has been hauling corn for Harry. I've knit some on Mary Gene's sweater. Mr Brink came for Gladys. Jason isn't feeling good.

Sat. February 21, 1925       Warm    50
It rained quite a good deal last night and some today. We went up town this afternoon. took our first crate of eggs to Binkley  $12.40. Had the children this A.M.  A letter from Ethel; treatment is taking.

Sun. February 22, 1925      Rainy   50
It has been rather cloudy and rainy. Pa went to church this morning and Mr. and Mrs. Reider and Kenneth came out this afternoon. Mrs. Opperman died.

Mon. February 23, 1925    Rainy    36
It has rained a good deal. The cisitern has filled up nicely. 3 ft of wter, has been dry for a long time. Pa went up and trimmed the grapes.

Tues. February 24, 1925       cloudy 42
We washed this forenoon but didn't dry good. A letter from Nan; they're well. Ralph and Mayme came down tonight to let us know they couldn't set any more eggs. The Co. won't allow them to. They just took off 315.

Wed. February 25, 1925    Colder     35
We went to Mrs. Oppermans funeral this P.M. (Pa was Pallbearer) the went on up to Will Eberly's a little while. He can't get out and around and gets lonesome. Is 80. He is failing fast.

Thurs. February 26, 1925    Cold Blustery    14
It has been very disagreeable. Jason had a hard day, doesn't feel very good either. Brought us a load of coal tonight. I've ironed and knit some.

Fri. February 27, 1925    Cold     14
It's real disagreeable yet today. Snowed some. Not more than half the scholars came to school. Mr. Brink came for Gladys. A card from Ethel, she is better. Glenn has work. Jasons anniversary, had a few in.

Sat. February 28, 1925    Mod.    30
It was pretty close to Zero this moring but soon warmed up. We went up town this P.M. Took 27 1/2 doz. eggs to Binkley. An awful accident. Harry Fisk's two boys Auto hit by Street car. One is dead, other is very bad.

Memoranda 1925
Feb. has been an extra nice month until the last few days were bad.

Sun.  March 1, 1925    Snow cold    20
March came in rather like a lion. It wasn't so cold this A.M. but snowed real hard about 3 inches deep, is windy and cold tonight. We were going to Ethels, had to give it up. Pa went to church.

Mon.  March 2, 1925    Cold Zero
Thought we would go to Ethels as it was so stormy yesterday, but was to Zero this A.M. only 5 above tonight. I'm not feeling very good today.

Tues.  March 3, 1925       Mod    32
Pa went up this morning, got pipe for the brooder stove, It had rusted out so, then got it started to heating. Jason went to a sale. I sent for some seeds.

Wed.  March 4, 1925    Mod     30
We took off our chickens this A.M. 274. Jason heard the Inaugural Speech and all the doings at Washington over a Radio on his route. Gladys and we went to McConnells tonight.

Thurs.  March 5, 1925    Ethel's Birthday     Nice    36
Pa went to B.G. to get feed for the chicks, then on to Ralphs. Was away till nearly dark. I have been nearly sick. A letter from Ethel, she is better. Glenn has some bad boils. Gladys went to Canterberrys this evening.

Fri.  March 6, 1925    Nice   50
I'm feeling lots better. Did quite a bit and took care of chickens. Pa helped Jason shred. Mr. Brink came for Gladys tonight. He has lost some chicks. 20 he sent away for; some of ours died.

Sat.  March 7, 1925       Warm  58
It has been a nice Spring day but very muddy. Pa helped Jason shred this forenoon. Went to S.B. Meeting and took eggs to Binkley. He had to go back and get my glasses fixed. One rim broke. Jason and Rena goes in the Grange tonight.

Sun.  March 8, 1925    Mod.    38
We have been at home all day. Only Pa went up to Jasons awhile this A.M. I lay down quite a bit this afternoon. Rena, her mother and children went to Baptist Church.

Mon.  March 9, 1925    Mod    42
Pa went up and got some hard coal for the brooder. I got my seeds from deposit N.Y. There is surely a lot for the amt. I sent, all are so full. Ralphs old Major horse died.

Tues.  March 10, 1925     Warm    70
Very warm then came up a thunderstorm but didn't rain much. Pa helped Jason awhile to get a load of corn down he bought of him. R.E. and Mayme were down. They are looking for a horse. I planted a few of my seeds in pots.

Wed.  March 11, 1925    Colder     38
Pa has spent a good share of the day on the car. I did some baking and made some hard soap. Gladys went to Dans after school to practice the children for the contest. Jason got our cream tonight. Stuck today, got help to get out. Jason took some chickens up for us A.M. $12.50

Thurs.  March 12, 1925      Nice but cool   40
Pa has been up to Jasons tinkering round with the tile ditches &c. Jason stopped to leave the crate. Mrs. McConnell came down this P.M. Quite a few are sick round here. I'm trying to sew some rags.

Fri.  March 13, 1925      Bad, rainy    35
Cloudy all day, got to snowing and raining both for awhile. Quite snowing but kept on raining all day. Blew so it bothered the brooder fire. Had a time with it. Mr. B. came to take Gladys to Plain school have their contest.

Sat.  March 14, 1925      Cold   20
Jason hitched his tractor on a little house, brought it down this A.M. and Pa will fix it up for a brooder house. The other bothers so with wind putting the fire out. He got roofing to cover it this P.M. Cream and eggs brought $19 this week. Letter from E. she better.

Sun.  March 15, 1925      Mod   30
We went to Ethels this afternoon. Had quite a little visit and back in time to find the chickens. Ralph and Mayme and Buddie came in awhile after we came, had been at cortlands.

Mon.  March 16, 1925    Nice    50
We did a large washing this forenoon and Pa trimmed some trees. Then he went up to mill this afternoon.

Tues.  March 17, 1925        Nice    50
Jason thot he could haul McCalls corn on the truck. Pa went up to help but too soft yet, has to wait so Pa commenced covering the little chicken house. I got part of the ironing done but have so much running round to do.

Wed.  March 17, 1925        Rain   30
I havn't felt good- dizzy spells. Pa worked on the little chicken house till it got to raining. It has rained awful hard and tonight. Jason came in awhile for the cream. Letter from Ethel.

Thurs.  March 19, 1925    Mod.   36
Rather a raw wind since the rain. Pa hasn't felt so very good but has worked out in the orchard all afternoon. I have done usual work, sent away 3 letters. Lots of "Flu".

Fri.  March 20, 1925   Mod    40
got a couple of little pigs of Jason, they brought them down this morning. Then Jason helped to move the brooder stover over in the other hosue. Gladys went from school to B.G.

Sat.  March 21, 1925    Windy    40
An awful windy disagreeable day. I went down to Mcconnells this A.M. They're haveing a siege of the "Flu". There is lots of it now. Pa went up town P.M. Jason's went into the Grange. We kept kiddies.

Sun.  March 22, 1925       Nice    50
Pa went up to church this A.M. Dorothy and Ralph came down this evening, for the vacation. Chickens like their new quarters fine. Can get out now when they please.

Mon.  March 23, 1925       Mod.    40
Pa and ralph gathered and brned brush from the old peachtree he cut down this A.M. He was at Jasons working round. Dorothy and Ralph went up with hi. Jason brought corn for us. Set incubators this A.M.

Tues.  March 24, 1925       Warm    70
Pa and ralph has picked up stone upon the place. Jasons men that bought the team went back on him after paying down $5. He went up to see about he bt he can't do anything. He has nothing.

Wed.  March 25, 1925       Fine    60
Pa worked up to Jasons picking up stone this A.M. Then we went up to Ralphs this P.M. Little Ralph staid for a few days. They sure have a nice lot of Jersey calves. 5.

Thurs.  March 26, 1925      Warm 72
Pa sprayed trees this forenoon and pulled the lighting plant then worked up to Jasons this P.M. Dorothy and I did some cleaning this A.M. Then she went over to school this P.M. Thunder shower passed over 6 o'clock.

Fri.  March 27, 1925       Colder   42
They are working at their oats ground and drilling. Pa drilled in 5 acres this P.M. I did quite large washing and ironed. Dorothy did the work. Our chickens are doing better.

Sat.  March 28, 1925      Cooler   35
It froze last night quite a bit. We went up town this afternoon, met Ralphs folks. They had little Ralph. He came home with us. Jasons folks went to Grange. Left kiddies with us. Word from Ethel. Commenced Garage Wed.

Sun.  March 29, 1925    Stormy    30
It wasn't bad this moring but turned real disagreeale. We took Dorothy and Ralph home this P.M. got started late account of brooder fire going out. Had tire trouble too. Found Wesley very sick. Measles. Jason and Lorena went to church. Stopped for the children.

Mon.  March 30, 1925      Cold cloudy   32
Pa has gathered and burned brush from the old peach tree he has cut. I've felt a little tired and lonesome since Dorothy and Ralph went. I've finished a crochet edge on pillow slip for Gladys tonight.

Tues.  March 31, 1925    Mod.    48
Pa worked down at the place this A.M. then we went up town this afternoon. Had to get coal for brooder. got the new kind. We looked at linoleum. Gladys and Mrs. B. went to see Lenna S.

Wed. April 1, 1925   Windy    46
Pa went up and drilled oats while Jason was out on his route. Got our cream tonight. I don't get much done but run round tend to chickens &c.

Thurs. April 2, 1925   Nice    56
I went down to Minnie Smith's to a sewing bee. They made 6 dresses for Grace and 2 for Minnie. Pa has been at Jasons, go the oats all in, then did other work.

Fri. April 3, 1925   Nice    58
We went up to Mrs. Glaser's and got 4 settings of eggs  5 doz. and set them tonight. Went on over to Ralphs. It was so nice noon staid to dinner. Had tire trouble. Letter from Ethel. Wesley is better. garage is nearly done.

Sat. April 4, 1925      Windy   50
Have been quite busy. Am very tired. Don't know what I'll do when hard work begins. Pa helped Jason this A.M. the went to School Board Meeting this P.M. Bobbie helped by tending gate keeping pigs out.

Sun. April 5, 1925      Cold wind   50
Glenn and Jim came down this A.M.  Jim over to see his father but Glenn staid and got the car in shape to go home. Clyde's folks came this P.M. and stayed to supper. All look well. Have had the flu.

Mon. April 6, 1925      Warmer   56
Pa has had to mend inner tubes today. Has been at Jasons quite a bit. I've did usual work and baked some. Gladys brought home her curtains to iron. Mrs. Brescoll washed them.

Tues. April 7, 1925    Very nice    70
It has been just lovely to be out, Pa plowed at the garden. McConnells house. Jason disked for Claude P. Pa helped him a while till be got his plow so he could plow some for Art Self. Rena was in with kiddies few minutes.

Wed. April 8, 1925      Nice 60
We washed this A.M. then planted some garden this afternoon, quite a lot for so early but its dry to come yet. Jason made his trip then plowed for Art Self. Mr. Fox hung himself.

Thurs. April 9, 1925      Cloudy    60
Begins to look rainy and we need it too. Pa went up town this forenoon and worked down home this afternoon picking up and burning brush and stuff. Jason plowed for Art after his trip again. Planted peas.

Fri. April 10, 1925      Nice      60
It rained some but not enough for wheat. We went over to Haskins P.M. got seed potatoes, got them planted. I stopped to see Lenna Smith awhile. I got a pair of shoes and percale dress. Mr. Fox was buried this afternoon. Jason finished plowing, then hauled cinders for Frank S.

Sat. April 11, 1925          Warm windy    65
Pa went up town this forenoon, then helped at Jasons this P.M. to haul manure. Fred worked with him. Jason plowed. Card from Ethel. Most all got colds.

Sun. April 12, 1925      Windy mod.    60
Pa went to church this A.M. Jasons folks went to church, brought us a lovely hyacinth lavender, they came down tonight, so did Ralph and Mayme. Chickens are hatching quite good, I guess.

Mon. April 13, 1925      Nice       65
Pa got team and spreader. Hauled out part of manure, will finish and plow some. we moved our first chickens ready for little ones. there were 123. John and Anna came tonight.

Tues. April 14, 1925      Warm    72
We took off our chickens about 250. Not a very good hatch. Should have got at least 300. Pa has been hauling out manure. Jason went with Geo. Brim to Monroe Mich for shrubbery.

Wed. April 15, 1925      Cold wind   50
Pa finished with the team and took them home. Jason stopped for the cream. I've cleaned the incubators and fussed round at eveything. It made me very tired. Began feeding chicks P.M. Mr. B. came to see Gladys.

Thurs. April 16, 1925         Cool   50
Pa went up town this afternoon to mill. Jason brought us some more coal tonight. Gladys and I went over to Brescolls tonight. Dan and family were there too.

Fri. April 16, 1925      Partly cloudy   56
Pa has been up to Jasons burning brush. Jason took some of his hogs to Portage. They brought him $138. The school had a contest at Plain this P.M. Brescoll took a load up.

Sat. April 18, 1925      Cool wind   60
I've been quite busy so much fussing round with the chickens besides usual work that I get very tired. Pa went up town this P.M. A letter from Ethel.  Kiddies, Hazels two and Wesley, are over measles nicely.

Sun. April 19, 1925         Rainy cloudy   68
We have been home all day. No one came. Has looked rainy all day but none to speak of. Our chickens are dying so bad. Today so discouraging. An awful hail and wind storm some places. Toledo got hit.

Mon. April 20, 1925      N.E. wind   50
It has been awful disagreeable cold and windy and chicks dying so fast. We set the little incubator this A.M. If they hatch will help replace the others. A barn burned near Brims.

Tues. April 21, 1925      Windy   60
Threatened rain but only sprinkled. Cistern dry. Hope it rains soon. I ironed, raked some of the yard. Pa was up to Jasons sowing grass seed. Jason was down and they took out some potatoes, first time.

Wed. April 22, 1925      Warm Thunder shower    74
Pa finished sowing his grass seed. We turned out the little chicks for the first. They are dying so, hope it may help them. We planted the dahlias - a long row.

Thurs. April 23, 1925        Very warm   86
It has been terrible hot. Could hardly work. But have done quite a lot too. Cooked a chicken, baked cake, got a box ready for Gladys social. Pa cut and pulled down some great dead limbs- white cherry. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler were here.

Fri. April 24, 1925    Hot    88
Its very unusual to be so warm now. Pa took out the potatoes. A few was spoiled. Gladys folks came for her tonight. I tired to work a little but its hard work. Myrtle Gallier's funeral.

Sat. April 25, 1925     Pleasant   78
It got pretty warm awhile- high as 80 but was a nice wind that grew colder toward night. Pa went up town this P.M. with the eggs, our cream and eggs. Took off hens with 43 chicks.

Sun. April 26, 1925     Warm windy   78
It has been very nice only rather windy. We have been at home all day. Jasons folks stopped on way to ethels. Wanted us to go but we couldn't leave. Clydes folks and a couple of their friends called.

Mon. April 27, 1925     Colder    60
We went down to Jasons this A.M. Pa got some old window blinds and made a place for the little chicks real nice, partly wire. The kiddies play together so nice in the sandbox. Letter from Ethel thot I'd get Sat.

Tues. April 28, 1925     Cold east wind   58
Pa helped jason this A.M. with a fence for his pigs pasture. Then this P.M. they went to Toledo to get some things for tractor and our car. They went in to see Clyde. He is vey busy now.

Wed. April 29, 1925        Cold Rain    42
It has been very disagreeable but we're so glad for the rain. Have got our cistern started again. Pa has been at home all day. Cut up some cherry limbs for wood. I've hugged the stove.

Thurs. April 30, 1925        Cold   50
It is bad for the little chickens so damp and cold. We went to Ralphs this afternoon. Pa got some strawberrys to set out and Mayme worked on my dresses. Rained hard at Ralphs. Elmer Lowell died A.M.

Fri. May 1, 1925     Windy Cold    50
We planted our pole beans, Lima and Kentucky Wonder and late peas this A.M. and I planted some flowers. Pa helped at Jasons this PM. Jesse Cox and wife came this P.M. Ralph and Mayme came tonight. Brought my dress.

Sat. May 2, 1925    Windy    50
There was quite a frost last night. Froze quite a bit. Pa went to school Board Meeting and took the eggs to Bink. A letter from Ethel. Think they'll come to funeral tomorrow. Jason hauled McCall's corn in. Vinnie had a baby boy (Paul Edward Wammes), born tonight.

Sun. May 3, 1925    Threatened rain    50
Charlie, Lida, Floyd and wife came to funeral. Ate dinner with us. Them Ethels folks came with a basketful. Brought us basket of pansys. Helped us to get off. Did the work and went over to Ewings. Clydes and Johns came and Uncle Tom after funeral. Jasons came tonight. Johns staid supper.

Mon. May 4, 1925    Rainy A.M    55
Pa went to B.G. to meeting of assessors. Them took Tom on out to Mansons. He tried to get the tank filled with water but found he hadn't drained the pump and it froze and now leaks. I set out my pansy plants & other seeds. Art Self came over tonight.

Tues. May 5, 1925    Cold      45
I've kept in pretty close. It has been disagreeable. Pa has helped Jason get his corn ground ready. I've sewed some on my old voile dress making it over.

Wed. May 6, 1925     Changable   48
I did my big 2 weeks washing. Pa got water on, then wen to Jasons. Awful dark and threatening then clear up nice all day. Did usual work and cared for chicks. Had bad luck with some.

(20151213-2038 I keep a diary every day. Have for years but I am long winded writing a page every day or maybe half a page. It would be interesting to do one with such brevity as Naomi's.

Yesterday would have been "To the library, Internet dropped when I arrived, so swapped some soup and citrus with Regina and came on home and keyed in and uploaded the rest of 1924."  I've been doing this so much I am living it half the time. Part of the thing is I am not reading a novel at present which is a good break from 1924 ... or 1925 &c &c.... I like that "&c"  :-)  but I digress... but adding emoticoms to our English or haikus is revolutionary-  a leap of a change in communication in contrast to a tiny babystep of change. Not that it matters so much as say for example a tiny little crack in the code of the law and water or roots or dirt  will further erode the foundation... anywho, I digress: yesterday in haiku, onward... well I guess I did get it done briefly.  Just barely over a line- Naomi's average a little longer. anywho......)

Thurs. May 7, 1925         Windy      58
It frosted hard last night. Froze quite hard. Pa has been dragging again for corn at Jasons. I did my big ironing and other work. I got a Mothers Day greeting from Clyde and Grace.

Fri. May 8, 1925     Some better    58
Pa worked at Jasons again. Jason is plowing for Claude. I have puttered around with the chickens a good bit. Sewed a little and worked on Teachers work.

Sat. May 9, 1925      Nice    60
Pa was at home this forenoon working. Then we went up town this afternoon. Took last eggs to Binkley for this year. I got me a corset. Jasons got some hay here P.M.

Sun. May 10, 1925       Nice    60
Mothers day. We've been at home all day. Jasons folks brought us a nice plant. An awful pretty daisy with 23 blooms and a nice card. Mr. and Mrs. Reider came out this afternoon. Jasons went up to Ralph's tonight.

Mon. May 11, 1925    Quite nice    58
Pa commenced drilling corn for Jason while he was out on his trip, planted 10 Acres. I planted a few more seeds and some white dahlias's I got Sat. Some Beet workers moved in Jim Swindley house.

Tues. May 12, 1925      Nice    60
Pa planted corn. Jason plowed for Art Self. I had quite a time with my Baby chicks. a nice hatch of 80, then couldn't get the hens to be good to them. Got 2 at Jasons, one got away, put them with the others.

Wed. May 13, 1925       Nice     76
It took Pa till noon to finish planting. Then he helped me get the chicken in coops. One old hen had killed some so there are only 74. One of them badly hurt. Jason finished plowing Selfs after his trip.

Thurs. May 14, 1925       Colder    58
We commenced work on his Assessors papers. Then he went up and fixed a fence for Jason. Ethel and the boys came down tonight. Got some pie-plant and potatoes. Cats got to eating one chicks. Pa had to kill 4.

Fri. May 15, 1925    Nice Cool    65
It has been a long lonesome day. Pa has been planting corn up to Jasons. I've felt rather dull and bad. Havn't done much but tend usual work. Jason plowed for Ducat near town.

Sat. May 16, 1925    Warm windy       Thunderstorm       78
Jason plowed again for Ducat. Was going this P.M. for a load of sheep for Bob Leimgruber. Fred plowed. Pa went up and got 2 new tires then on out to Portage to get the linoleum. Will deliver it next week. Pa got some tires but will have to change them.

Sun. May 17, 1925    Cold     46
It has been cold and disagreeable today. Pa went to S.S. and church. We heard Mr. Park was quite sick. Jasons left the kiddies here tonight.

Mon. May 18, 1925    Nice     60
After Rena came and took the children, I got at the washing. It was so nice I did it out of doors. Jason stopped on his way home and got some hay. Pa worked on his papers.

Tues. May 19, 1925       Good    70
Jason has plowed at home about 7 acres of sweet clover. Pa rolled it and has worked on his assessors papers some. We planted our vines this morning. Teacher is busy with her exams.

Wed. May 20, 1925       Nice  74
I ironed this forenoon. Have done quite a bit of running round and get so tired. Pa dragged the corn. Jason got home in time to disk and drag his 7 acres.

Thurs. May 21, 1925       Threatened rain     76
Pa planted the field of corn at Jason which finishes up there. I did a little sewing. They delivered our linoleum from Portage this P.M. I like it quite well. Pa thinks its too light.

Fri. May 22, 1925      
School closed. Glady's brother came about noon for her, then Brink came tonight, didn't know she'd gone. Jason brought tractor and plowed our corn ground. Pa will plant tomorrow. Rena brought children. They went back with him.

Sat. May 23, 1925         Hot, Thunderstorm   90
Pa finished planting his corn before it rained this P.M. The rain was badly needed but we could have done without the hail. Jason and Fred came and put down our linoleum P.M. Went up town tonight. Pa got 2 tires. I got a dress.

Sun. May 24, 1925           Cold   38    34 tonight
My, but there is an awful change, it is going to freeze things badly. Pa covered up some things in the garden. Beans were up nice. Hope it don't hurt fruit. Lots tomatoes are set.

Mon. May 25, 1925      
The freeze will cause lots of damage: beans, potatoes, tomatoes and corn &c gone. The potatoes and corn may survive. Pa has been round some about his papers. Jasons radiator froze up on the truck this A.M.

Tues. May 26, 1925           Warmer 55
Pa worked in garden this forenoon. Went down to Jasons this P.M. and Mr. Mann was doing some work for him and they got at the trouble in our car. I havn't felt well. Have done no ch. (chores?) A letter from Ethel. Hazel's moved home of their own.

Wed. May 27, 1925       Pleasant     68
We did a large washing, upstairs and front room curtains and commenced cleaning upstairs some. Mr. and Mrs. Canterberry came; got 12 1/2 doz. eggs to set. Pa and Jason worked on his car.

Thurs. May 28, 1925       Nice    70
Mr. Mann came to Jasons and Pa went down and they got the car back together again Pa went round and saw some of the men about their papers. I ironed a lot of the curtains.

Fri. May 29, 1925       Nice   75
Pa has been away all day but has got through now nearly. Jason came down tonight. Thinks they'll have to plant their corn over tomorrow. Most everyone is doing it. Got my curtains ironed.

Sat. May 30, 1925       Fine    80
It has been a lovely Decoration Day. Jims folks came down. Jim and Glenn went over to Ewings till noon. Them after dinner we went over to the cemetery. Then they went to Myrtles awhile. Pa and the boys disked and drilled 20 acres of corn. Rena went up town. Jason came & helped me get the plants over to lot. Pa went to planting.

Sun. May 31, 1925       Lovely    82
We went to church this morning. Ralph and Mayme came this P.M. and Cortland's folks. First time I've seen their baby- a sweet little thing. I've written all evening.

Mon. June 1, 1925       Warm    94
Rain needed badly. Pa took his assessors papers up, turned in and got his check $36.50.  Jason moved Bob Leimgruber out on a farm P.M. after doing his route. We finished cleaning upstairs.

Tues. June 2, 1925       Warm    94     Pa's Birthday
Jason took a load of chickens to Toledo for us. Pa went with him and I did my washing. Then this P.M. we took out two rugs, cleaned the rooms. Jason helped take out the stove. Got can carbide. Got lights again.

Wed. June 3, 1925           Hot    94
We've got along fine with cleaning even if it was hot. Jason came for Pa to help him awhile tonight and I went along to see their rooms newly papered and painted. They are nice. Jason has fresh cow.

Thurs. June 4, 1925       Very hot    98
It is so dry and hot evey day nothing can grow. It is like August. Things are drying up. No strawberries at all. We went up town this afternoon. Got 26 baby chicks.

Fri. June 5, 1925       Hot    97
Pa was fixing some fence at Jasons this forenoon. Then we went up to Ralphs P.M. I took my dress goods. She said she'd make it. We went to Jasons tonight. Pa will buy his corn.

Sat. June 6, 1925       Hot    98
We've had a 6 day heat wave without a it of rain. They've had showers some places and is threatening here tonight some. Hope it does. Jasons took Mrs. Abbott to Hillsdale. Gene kept kiddies. Pa went to S.B. meeting.

Sun. June 7, 1925          Warm   88
A shower came near enough to cool the air a little bt no rain. We have been at home all day alone, seemed some cooler so we could rest a little. Jasons came home tonight.

Mon. June 8, 1925       Hot till rain came     94
I did quite a large washing; emptied the cistern. Then this P.M. we had a dandy nice rain. It seemed to liven up everything. A specialist was here this A.M. Pa got some glasses.

Tues. June 9, 1925      Cooler   80
I did my ironing and quite a bit of other work. They cut down some hay. Begins to look rainy tonight again. Lenna Smith is very bad.

Wed. June 10, 1925          Colder     65
I have been quite busy. Am getting ready for the Reading Circle tomorrow. I went over to Brescolls and she and I went over to Lenna's; she looks so bad, can't live much longer. A not pinned to door of Thompson house for us. Thot we lived there; from John Raudebaugh.

Thurs. June 11, 1925          Pleasant    75
There weren't enough came to have a meeting but we had a good visit. Pa got the team and plowed his potato patch, then went down and raked hay. Don has work. Letter from Ethel. All well.

Fri. June 12, 1925           Warm    92
They've been hauling in hay. Brought 2 loads down here. Rena got help yesterday and papered her kitchen. Gene helped too, now today they're painting the ceiling. I've sewed P.M. apron and pillow-slips.

Sat. June 13, 1925       Warm  Windy   85
It got so windy they couldn't haul hay, so came down, pulled the pump and fixed it. Had to go up town to get a pipe. Pa went too. They went tonight. We kept kids. Rained hard tonight.

Sun. June 14, 1925           Fine     85
We were all out to Charlies, our family were all there but John's folks. C.H. and family came late but were there. They're were all but Bernice (Charlie's daughter Bernice Cox Sturtevant), children has whooping cough.

Mon. June 15, 1925          Hot and stormed    90
I did quite a washing. Then an awful hard thunder and windstorm came up about 4-30. Blew down lots of trees, telephone poles &c. I was alone. Rained through ceiling, wet rug and linoleum awful.

Tues. June 16, 1925           Good    75
Pa went up to see Mr Mann about fixing his car but he can't do it for a few days. We got potatoes planted this P.M.   He also planted some sweet corn. Jason went to Toledo.

Wed. June 17, 1925          Rained   80
Another very hard thunder storm. Didn't blow so had as Mon. An inch of rain. Dorothy came down this afternoon, so glad to have her awhile. I did my ironing.

Thurs. June 18, 1925          Nice    75
We did some more planting this afternoon- cucumbers and beans- navy and Kentucky Wonder. Pa hoed the garden A.M. Lenna Smith died this morning, been sick 2 1/2 years.

Fri. June 19, 1925          Fine    75
Frank Mann came this morning to go over our machine. Found it all right. Took him till noon. Mrs. McConnell and I went over to Frank Smith's awhile.

Sat. June 20, 1925     Fine   84
Did usual work this forenoon. Pa helped Jason cultivate. Then we went up town this afternoon. Had heard George had his hand cut. Went to see them but found it was her. Letter from Clyde. They'll be down.

Sun. June 21, 1925       Nice    85
Lenna's funeral and a large attendance. Clyde's folks came down. They tended the work and made us go. He took us over and came for us. Ethel's folks came this P.M. Dorothy went back with them. Jason's stopped awhile then went to river with Orlie's folks.

Mon. June 22, 1925       Cloudy    75
It threatened rain a little but didn't I wasned this morning. Rested this P.M. Pa fixed the roof up on the corn barn A.M. Then he and Jason cultivated corn this P.M. 7 acres.

Tues. June 23, 1925          Nice    75
A nice day to work. Pa and Jason cultivated corn. Finished the field. I ironed this A.M. Rena and kiddies came for potatoes. So nice she can go that way.

Wed. June 24, 1925       Rain P.M.    72
Pa got the team and cultivated til 1 o'clock then it got rainy. He planted the beans over, between showers. Chickens ate them up. I've done usual work and rested quite a bit, am lame.

Thurs. June 25, 1925        Cool      68
The Reading Circle came out today good. Quite a nice crowd, so many couldn't come before. Ralph and Mayme came tonight and brought little Ralph down.

Fri. June 26, 1925         Cool   74
It was quite cool this A.M. Nice to work. Jason sold his brood sow and pigs to Bob Leimgruber  $50.00. Took them up this P.M. Then he and Pa found the trouble with car, went up got a piece & fixed. Pa picked cherries and hoed garden.

Sat. June 27, 1925       Cool   68
I canned 6 qts of cherries this A.M. then the usual work. Pa helped Jason to cut thistles this A.M. Went to B.G. this P.M. Jasons went with Grange to Hoytville to play ball. Mary Gene staid with us.

Sun. June 28, 1925          Cold   64
We were at home this forenoon then went for a ride down through the country to Lime City and Dowling Cemetery. Then passed thru our old neighborhood, stopped at Mr. Ross, had a nice little visit. Went to Jasons tonight.

Mon . June 29, 1925       Nice   75
Have felt a little tired. Didn't wash but Ralph and I picked and pitted 2 gal of cherries to can in the morning. Pa cut down a little piece of hay and cultivated. Mrs. Powers came in.

Tues. June 30, 1925          Nice   74
I canned 7 qts. cherries this morning. Then Ralph and I picked and canned 5 1/2 qts this P.M. Pa has helped at Jasons all day, both has to work using the tractor to cultivate.

Wed. July 1, 1925       Nice    82
I washed and ironed. Pa hoed his corn here at home. Mary Gene was sick last night, seems better but has some fever. Jason took our calf with his to Portage  only $8.50. Sold his 6 hogs, brought $151.

Thurs. July 2, 1925       Warm    82
Pa hoed again in his corn. ralph helped him this A.M., done real well. This afternoon Ralph and I picked some cherries and after supper we took them up to Ralph's. Letter from Ethel. Glenn went back to work Tues.

Fri. July 3, 1925           Hot    92
We picked some more cherries. Pa went up town, took Ralph to get his fire-works. I canned 5 1/2 qts of cherries. Pa and Jason cultivated P.M. Jason to Toledo this A.M.

Sat. July 4, 1925         Rain A.M.    Nice P.M.     80
It rained last night and again this A.M. so they couldn't work so when it stopped I we got ready, and went to Ethels in time for dinner. Had a nice day & dinner. Donald came home with us, goes back tomorrow. Ralphs came while we were gone. Their house was struck by lightening on his place.  

Sun. July 5, 1925       Warm     82
Donald went back with Lester's folks this P.M. Mildred is going to stay awhile. We went up to Ralphs and went with them to there place. It was a bad stroke, the Co. will fix it up.

Mon. July 6, 1925       Warm    92
Very warm till about 3 o'clock then clouded and threatened rain. Pa cultivated his stuff here at hone, then when Jason got home they started the binder. Ralph and I picked & canned 7 qts cherries after 2-30. Went to Elm tonight for bread. Got some cones.

Tues. July 7, 1925       Warm    84
It rained last night and this A.M. Stopped work for awhile. Pa went to Haskins. Then they shocked till noon. then finished up cutting this P.M. Then came a hard rain tonight. I planted lettuce and turnips.

Wed. July 8, 1925          Nice   74
I did a large washing but not much else but usual work. Pa put up some oats and took to Tontogany. They're .45 cts. They brought $23.20.

Thurs. July 9, 1925         Warm    88
I ironed this moring then Pa took me over to the Reading Circle at Venice Mains. Then he went on to B.G. paid taxes $108.50 half tax. Mr. Geo. Tyler's funeral, buried here.

Fri. July 10, 1925       Warm    86
Pa has been hoing this forenoon and cut thistles down to Jasons and went to mill this P.M. I've been trying to keep cool as I can. The heat rather uses me up.

Sat. July 11, 1925       Warm    92
It has been hard to do much but usual work. I made my first apple-pies. Have had sauce for 2 weeks. Pa went up to S.B. meeting. Quite a thunderstorm tonight. Didn't rain much

Sun. July 12, 1925       Showery     88
Warm, threatened rain, did rain hard some places. Pa went to Church and S.S. Jims came down to Lesters, stopped here. Clydes came this evening. They're planning a trip for a vacation.

Mon. July 13, 1925       Cooler    80
It was nice and cool after the rainy spell so I did my washing and ironed too. Pa and Jason cultivated up there, corn is growing fast. Mr. Brescoll got arrested for selling booze. Volmer Park. Ralph and I went to McConnells tonight.

Tues. July 14, 1925       Pleasant    80
A nice day to work. I fried down the meat. A nice large ham and some side meat. Pa helped Jason awhile, then brought the team to cultivate. Mr. Reider and Nellie (daughter, who married Mr Brown and lived in Denver CO in 1958)  came tonight. Ralph and Mayme came tonight too.

Wed. July 15, 1925          Warm    86
We went up town this afternoon. Did a little trading and were going into Ralphs but found them in town. Will go tomorrow. Rena and kiddies went to Hillsdale with Gene and Ralph.

Thurs. July 16, 1925       Cooler     75
Rained this morning. When it cleared up we went up to Ralphs. She had my dress ready to fit. Had to stay for dinner, had a dandy dinner. Brooks and Johnny were both here when we came.

Fri. July 17, 1925           Cool     70
It has been nice weather to work. I made a batch of hard soap this morning. It's nice. Then I made Ralph a light waist; have it nearly done. Johnny came this P.M. again. Johnny couldn't see party yesterday he wanted.

Sat. July 18, 1925         Cool pleasant    75
Jason thrashed this afternoon. Wheat turned out quite well 155 bu. Pa went up town this A.M. then John came this P.M. and he went up with him. John got 8 doz. eggs.

Sun. July 19, 1925          Nice 75
We went to Oak Harbor this A.M. We would have had a dandy time but Pa was sick, laid down most all day. Seemed better when we came home. Glenn came tonight with some youngsters. We went out boat riding and fishing while Pa slept.

Mon. July 20, 1925          Rained   78
A thunderstorm this morning. Pa is better but slept quite a bit this A.M. Went up, paid Ins. thenm went out with Jason on his trip this afternoon. I made some Crab Apple jell.

Tues. July 21, 1925          Cool    78
Pa cut the alfalfa today and Jason cut the oats. He rode the tractor and Rena the binder. We kept the kiddies. They got the money for the wheat. Paid for the cow.

Wed. July 22, 1925          Cool    78
I washed and after resting cleaned up the oil stove and ironed. Not a large wash tonight. We went over to Haskins. Took our eggs and did our trading. We go away tomorrow before Brooks comes. Rawleigh man came.

Thurs. July 23, 1925          
We went to Otsego Park, the Reading Circle and Antioch women met together, had a picnic supper. Mr. McConnell went with is. Rena went in her car with us, had a good time.

Fri. July 24, 1925          Mod.    77
Pa helped Jason and Frank M. haul in hay. Its real nice, alfalfa. I started a bank account at Savings Bank and got an alarm clock. Its neat and great.

Sat. July 25, 1925           Cloudy rain   77
Jasons folks went to a show and let the kiddies stay here. They are so contented. They came for them late but they were asleep. It rained this A.M. They hustled in a load of hay Pa sold to Buckey.

Sun. July 26, 1925             Cool    70
We went up to see Mr. Parks. He is very bad off. Her two brother: Homer and Jay Meacham and Jay's two boys were there. His daughter and Husted and others. Jasons went to the lake below Oak Harbor.

Mon. July 27, 1925            Nice   70
I washed and ironed. Pa cut weeds up on the place and helped to fix fence. Jason had a nice time at Long Beach. Mostly Grangers went.

Tues. July 28, 1925             Pleasant    75
Pa finished his cultivating. He and Ralph took the horse home and will work up there picking up stone. A letter from Ethel. Got home about 11 P.M. Missed car. Rena went to B.G. Left kiddies awhile.

(Naomi must have skipped a couple days in her diary. We'll see if she catches and fixed it)

Wed. July 31, 1925        Cool rainy   62
 Pa went with Jason this morning to haul stone and cinders for Frank Self. Hauled this afternoon too. Earned about $17. I believe. I made a little jell. Pa fixed fence and cut weeds P.M.

Sat. August 1, 1925    Pleasant  cool   68
Jason went to Toledo for Frank Self with hogs and wool. $10 more making 27 besides his trips $47  1/2 making about $75 this wk. Got a tire $45. Card from Clydes folks on their trip from Wash. D.C. Have been at Gettysburg, Arlington, Alexandria, Mt. Vernon. Pa tended last S.B. meeting. Drew their money. Centralized now.

Sun. August 2, 1925    Nice    80
Ralph went to S.S. with McConnells then Pa and I went to church. Ralph and Mayme came down this P.M. awhile then over to their place for potatoes.

Mon. August 3, 1925       Nice    80
I washed & ironed. It threatened rain. Just sprinkled a little. Pa hoed corn here then went up and covered some oats shocks made a trellis for my rose. Rena went up town left kiddies.

Tues. August 4, 1925       Nice A.M.  Cloudy P.M.     80
Jason thrashed oats. Would have finished but for a thunder shower that came up but passed over. I dressed a chicken and did some beaking. Mr. and Mrs. Eberly comes tomorrow. Rained, hailed hard near Toledo.

Wed. August 5, 1925       Nice  but threatened rain     80
Mr. and Mrs. Eberly came. He is failing so fast. It rained awful hard at B.G. but missed us. A card from Clydes N.Y. They've headed for home now, enjoying trip. Jason finished thrashing. A surprise on Bobbie. Had a good time.

Thurs. August 6, 1925    Warm    88
Pa has been home all day working. We went up and brought Mrs. Bense out tonight. She brought me a new sun bonnet. Rena and kiddies are down this A.M.

Fri. August 7, 1925     Warm    90
Mrs. Bense has been here all day. Her folks Mr. and Mrs Hale and Beatrice came down for her tonight. Jason is helping Harry thresh. Mrs. McConnell came awhile.

Sat. August 8, 1925        Threatening    80
We went up to Ralphs this forenoon as we thot they could thrash but had rained there so couldn't work till this P.M. but got through but 4 loads. Thrashed yesterday too.

Sun. August 9, 1925        Warm     88
Pa went up to church and Sun-school and we have been at home alone the rest of the day. We have rested up and slept a good deal. Looked for Ralphs but they went to Ethels.

Mon. August 10, 1925        Nice    88
I did a large washing. Pa worked up at Jasons at something cutting weeds. Jason hauled oats for Fred Weihl after his trip. They staid tonight at the river n a cottage he rents for Bob and Belle.

Tues. August 11, 1925   Pleasant   75
Pa cut weeds this forenoon again but this P.M. didn't do much. Ralph and Mayme came in a few minutes from town, were looking at furniture. I did a big iroing.

Wed. August 12, 1925       Rain    75
We got ready and took Ralph home after Brooks came A.M. Rained most all way, cleared up and was nice. We went to John awhile. Ethel went too. She isn't feeling well. Clydes got home, called them up.

Thurs. August 13, 1925     Cloudy    80
After Mr. Brooks came P.M. we went up to Ralphs and got some bed-springs they had and didn't use. They are two wide. Pa can fix them. We miss Ralph so much.

Fri. August 14, 1925     Fine   80
Jason's Birthday and they celebrated with a nice chicken dinner, ice cream &c. Belle and her mother are here with them now. Pa and I went to town after he finished fixing the springs. I got yarn for scarf and shoes.

Sat. August 15, 1925      Nice   80
Pa has been about home all day at work. I have done usual work and baked some things, cake, cookies and peach pies. Little Mary Gene was sick.

Sun. August 16, 1925      Nice   84
Pa went to Church. Clydes folks came before he came back. I looked for them. We had a nice visit. Told us of their trip. Doris came with them. She and Helen staid.

Mon. August 17, 1925    Warm   92
It has been hottest day for some time. Pa met Jason in town, got some fence-posts and he brought them home to fix pasture fence down there. I've cut out some sewing.

Tues. August 18, 1925   Warm    90
Pa and Jason made fence and hauled hay he cut yesterday. Mr. Reider came with Nellie and while they were here Ethels came in. Had been at Mabels and got plums. Glad they came.

Wed. August 19, 1925      Wrm   92
I've washed and ironed small wash. Pa worked at the fence. Doris and Helen went over to Mable Coles this P.M. They and I went down to McConnells this evening.  

Thurs. August 20, 1925     Rainy P.M.    90
We went to the S.S. Picnic of the U.B.  It was rather quiet and sad affair on account of one Mr. Jacob Arnold's car being hit by train. He was nearly killed, car ruined and others hurt. It rained too. Had tables under shelter though.

Fri. August 21, 1925      Cool   70
Pa helped at Jasons. Finished his fence A.M. and peaches. We had Rena phone for them to come. Rena is at river quite a bit with Belle and Mother. Jason went yesterday.

Sat. August 22, 1925      Nice  75
Pa went up this A.M. Got chop ground, them this P.M. we all went up and did our shopping. I changed my yarn some and commenced my scarf this evening.

Sun. August 23, 1925     Nice   75
Ethels folks came down this afternoon in their new car. Glenn traded his old one in on a very nice Chevrolet touring. Has only been driven 3000 mi. They took some peaches. Dorothy staid down.

Mon. August 24, 1925     Nice   75
We got to working in the peaches. We had some to start with that Jims folks picked, and we peeled and canned 37 qts. Pa was here and helped and the 3 girls.

Tues. August 25, 1925      Warmer 84
Jason came down, brought the kiddies and got some peaches to can. Belle and mother came out and helped her. We kept kiddies till evening. I made 15 glasses of jell, 2 pints of marmalade, 3 qts of spiced pears.

Wed. August 26, 1925      Warm   87
Ethel and Don came down this A.M. before we had breakfast. Went on over to Lesters got 1/2 bu crab-apples and crate of tomatoes then stopped got pears, and some more peaches. Doris went home with them.

Thurs. August 27, 1925      Cool   74
I washed and ironed. Rena went to Toledo with Belle and their mother. Belle is going home. The girls kept kiddies. Ethels came down for Jims Aunt Esther tonight, stopped few minutes.

Fri. August 28, 1925      Pleasant   75
I've been working pretty hard getting ready for Reunion tomorrow. Pa went with Jason to Toledo with chickens this A.M. then up town this P.M. The girls went with him. They've been buggy reading.

Sat. August 29, 1925     Nice    75
We went to the Reunion- a large crowd about 132 I believe but I don't enjoy going as I used to. They're branching out so. John and Ralph came back. Girls staid home.

Sun. August 30, 1925      Hot   94
It has been awful warm. Have felt tired and staid home all day. Jasons came down this A.M.  Got a few peaches to use.

Mon. August 31, 1925      Warm   85
I've done usual work and knit on my scarf. Am getting on fine, having so  much to do at other work. Pa went up town this A.M. and coming home saw Fred Lundy, picked tomatoes for him the rest of the day.

Memoranda 1925
Aug. has been a very dry month, Gardens are all dried up round here.

Tues. September 1, 1925       Nice 84
Pa picked tomatoes till noon. 58 baskets in all. Jims came down this A.M. to bring his father home. Came in, brought me some plums. I canned 7 pts. 3 qts. Jason and Pa went to Perrysburg, got 2 new tires.

Wed. September 2, 1925       Nice    86
Clydes folks came this P.M. Staid to supper, got some peaches, corn &c. I done up what few grapes we had. Got 10 cups of jell and 5 pts of jam. Clydes stopped at Jasons and ate ice-cream.

Thurs. September 3, 1925   Warm    94
Clyde and Grace's 12th Anniversay. I did a large washing this A.M. Too hot to iron. We drove down to Jasons and round the farm. Corn looks nice, is ripening good. Rena was canning plums got of Bob Leimgruber and George LePare.

Fri. September 4, 1925       Warm    94
Things are drying up terribly. Need rain. Ralph and Cort came down from Frank Mann who is fixing his car. Got some peaches and pears. I canned 3 qts tomatoes and ironed. Jason went to Walbridge tonight.

Sat. September 5, 1925       Hot   94
I canned 8 pts of corn besides usual work. Pa went up town this afternoon. Mr. Arnold died from his accident two weeks ago going to the picnic. Died Fri. A.M.

Sun. September 6, 1925          Warm   80
Pa went to church this morning. then we went up to Mr. Arnolds funeral this P.M. Was buried at Rudolph and we stopped at Ralphs. Jasons went to Ethels, took John and Ralph home. Ethel and Wesley came down with them tonight.

Mon. September 7, 1925          Fair    74
We took Ethel up to Ralphs this P.M. Stopped at Jasons a little while coming back. Hadn't been at either place for so long. Jason and Lorena took her home tonight. We kept kiddies.

Tues. September 8, 1925          Cooler   70
I've knit quite a bit on my scarf and canned 2 qts of tomatoes and a few more peaches. Pa went down and Jason adjusted his car some so it runs better. Jasons are canning corn. The bus came for the scholars this A.M. (ah! this must be the beginning of the "centralized" school she mentioned back at the close of the spring term.)

Wed. September 9, 1925       Warm    90
I washed this forenoon and canned 4 qts. of corn this P.M. Makes 8 qts. in all. Pa went up to mill this P.M. Saw a car in the ditch. Jason sees quite a good many on his trips.

Thurs. September 10, 1925     Warm    90
I ironed this A.M. and knit on my shawl this P.M. Jim, Ethel and Glenn came in tonight a few minutes. Had got tomatoes at Lesters. Pa cut alfalfa again, 3rd time.

Fri. September 11, 1925     Cooler    80
Ralph and Mayme came down from town, got a few peaches to use. I canned a few more, makes me 42 qts now. All we need. Hate to see them waste. Jason went to Ottawa Co. with Geo. LePare. Pa raked and bunched hay.

Sat. September 12, 1925        Rainy    78
We have some rain at least. Cistern is started. I finished my scarf or shawl and got ready for our outing tomorrow at the lake if it's fit. Ralphs will take us.

Sun. September 13, 1925        Cool   68
It rained all night. Was awful bad this moring so Jason made plans and had them all come down there today as we were all prepared. Had a nice time.

Mon. September 14, 1925     Cool     68
Mrs. McConnell bought a few peaches A.M. Jason started to plow for wheat when he got back from his trip. Harold Shearer, his father and Albert went to Togany, stopped awhile. Albert started to school.

Tues. September 15, 1925        Dark gloomy   65
It has rained so much now its very muddy. Jasons day at home but couldn't plow or anything. Pa worked in orchard P.M. after it let up raining. Jasons were down awhile. I made 6 pts. catsup. Crocheted some.

Wed. September 16, 1925     Cloudy cold    65
Pa went up town this P.M. I sewed and crocheted some. I'm not feeling very good. Have a headache and some fever tonight. Summer flu I guess.

Thurs. September 17, 1925       Pleasant   76
I am feeling lots better today. Havn't done much but usual work and sewed a little. Pa has been polishing his car up. It looks better.

Fri. September 18, 1925     Warm showery   80
We got a letter from Alson saying his Mother was very low. Had a stroke of apoplexy I'll try and go out but will hear again tomorrow. Will wait till Sun. I dread to go alone so bad.

Sat. September 19, 1925        Warm   80
We got another letter this moring saying Aunt Nan was a little bette. Head seems better and recognized them. Will wait an other day, maybe I'll feel better. Got the hay in on the truck. jason and rena helped with bake sale of Grange.

Sun. September 20, 1925        Warm    80
We went down to Ethels this moring after dinner. Clydes came in awhile. Ethel isn't vey well but is going out to Grand Rapids with me if I have to go and I expect I will soon.

Mon. September 21, 1925     Cool    60
I washed and ironed. Pa helped with the machine rubbing. He was pulling dry beans this forenoon. Then helped Jason get at cutting corn this P.M. Didn't get any word from Grand Rapids.

Tues. September 22, 1925      Cold    56
No word but got a letter from Ethel. She had found out about the train. We can get a through train after noon. Pa has been helping cut corn, nearly 4 acres cut.

Wed. September 23, 1925         Cool 60
Got a letter from Grand Rapids this A.M.   Aunt Nan is getting better. I've an idea she'll pull thru but Pa thinks we'd better go out anyway & see her. Pa finished pulling beans, then commenced his corn here.

Thurs. September 24, 1925        Warm   70
Got another letter saying Aunt Nan would soon be up and round. No need to come unless we wanted to. We went to Ethels as she'd look for us, gave it up of course, but I staid. Glenn took us over to Clydes tonight.

Fri. September 25, 1925     Cold     60
Ethel and I went over to town this A.M. I got a hat and we looked at some Victrolas but didn't get any. Ethel is helping me change my black dress. Hazel was over. Glenn took us to Johns tonight. I wrote to Aunt Nan.

Sat. September 26, 1925        Rainy A.M.    70
We got my dress done this forenoon and went over town again this P.M. looked at Graphiphones again and got one. they'll deliver it next week. Grace phoned down for Pa to come tomorrow and they took me to show then all night with them. The show was "Graustark" It was fine. They brought ice-cream home.

Sun. September 27, 1925      Rainy    70
Pa came to Clydes this morning for the day. He brought me another letter saying Aunt Nan was very bad again and thot I ought to go out today but I didn't feel I could, been away so long, I couldn't do her any good and they change so much about it, can't be sure of anything. Jim dropped in tonight. Had been at Mirtles.

Mon. September 28, 1925        Cool   64
I washed and did part of iroing. I've a little cold and it sure seems good to be home, but feel uneasy about Nan. But if she takes such sudden changes as they say, may be better. Pa filled the lighting plant A.M. Jason and Rena helped at Fair. Grange booth.

Tues. September 29, 1925        Cool    60
We went up to the Fair this afternoon. I like to see the halls, booths &c. thought could see them better today, not many there. Ethel and Glenn came in after we got back. They got tomatoes at Lesters. 1/2 day is enough for me at the Fair.

Wed. September 30, 1925       Cold    62
Pa went up to the Fair this P.M. then Charlie came down this evening. I kept the children so Rena could go. We got a basket of tomatoes at Mrs. Powers A.M.

Thurs. October 1, 1925      Pleasant     70
A great day for the Fair. An awful crowd. Charlie and Pa went up this A.M. I kept the children. Rena took Jasons clothes. He changed at Floyds. The Victrola came A.M. Pa is pleased and surprised. Its so nice.

Fri. October 2, 1925      Cloudy    68
Pa went up to help get in wheat but thought they could get it in tomorrow and go to the Fair today. He brought kiddies back with him. They all went, Jasons went to show tonight. We put the babes to bed. They'll get them in A.M. Charlies came tonight with Pa.

Sat. October 3, 1925      Cloudy Foggy   64    Ralph's Birthday
Rena came for kiddies and took Charlie to the car. He went to Toledo. They got the wheat in. Pa went up town this P.M. I've been trying some of the new pieces, Clyde gave me a lot, 21 they are new to us. 36 in all. Ralphs are going on a trip to N.Y.

Sun. October 4, 1925         Rainy   60
We went up to Church this moring and heard our new preacher Mr. Miles. He seems vey nice. Ralph and Mayme came this P.M. awhile. They start East Tues. morning. Jasons went down to Clydes.

Mon. October 5, 1925        Cold    58
I havn't felt so very good so havn't done much. Sewed a little and read some. Pa worked round home this forenoon then went down to Jasons P.M. fixing corn barn.

Tues. October 6, 1925         Cold rainy    55
Got a telegram this A.M. or Jasons did that Aunt Nan died this morning. I'm going out tomorrow. Funeral Thurs. It seems so hard. My last sister is gone. Jasons came down tonight. Ralphs got started to New York.

Wed. October 7, 1925           Cold       55    Grand Rapids.
We went down to Ethels this A.M.  She and Glenn took us over to the depot and I came to Grand Rapids (Michigan) I got along all right, took the cab over. feel pretty tired. Dottie is here (Lydia Caroline "Dot" Miller McLenegan).

Thurs. October 8, 1925           Good but cool    60
The funeral was at 2 o'clock at the Undertakers Chapel. Alson and Alice took me over to get a spray of flowers and on to see her. She was in a very nice parlor there. They've no room here, house is so full.

Fri. October 9, 1925         Cold
Dot went out on some business about the property this morning. Was gone all day. I thot Alsons were coming after me. Didn't till tonight. Dot and I staid with them tonight.

Sat. October 10, 1925         Cold
Dot went out again. Thinks she can get the Lions share of the place. Alson and Alice took me to the depot. I had another nice trip. Ethel and Glenn met me. Jim has had Quisy been real sick.

Sun. October 11, 1925           Cold Cloudy
Pa came after me today and how good it seems to get home. Dorothy and Doris came home with us as tomorrow is a holiday. Glenn went away to play ball.

Mon. October 12, 1925         Cold cloudy   52
Mr. Park was buried this afternoon. Died Sat. A.M. We went over, the girls staid, their folks came down. Donald, Ethel and little boys, they got some peaches, pears &c. Jasons went over. Masons had charge.

Tues. October 13, 1925            Still cold   52
Pa worked round home this forenoon. Went up to Jasons this P.M. Jason is looking fround some for another job. His year is up in a month. Ralphs came home tonight. Her brother came along with them.

Wed. October 14, 1925         Warmer    60
Pa husked this forenoon and we went up town this P.M,.  Got linoleum to put under the stove. Came home and got the room ready till Jason came, he helped set it up.  We needed it up. Went up to tell George about Nan and he'd moved to Weston.

Thurs. October 15, 1925           Moderate   56
Pa got the big team, hauled in some corn, them went up got coal, oats ground and old George shod. Mrs. McConnell came down this afternoon. Courts stopped for eggs. I signed for the Ladies Home Journal with Eston Co.

Fri. October 16, 1925        Rainy P.M.    56
Jason came down this morning, helped Pa till noon. It rained this P.M. enought to bother Ralph and Mayme. Went up to their place and came this way and had her brother. He came home with them.

Sat. October 17, 1925           Cold     46
Jason came down this morning but had rained too much to work. He helped move the cupboards and things. Then he and Pa went up town, got their checks. I've done usual work.

Sun. October 18, 1925           Cloudy     54
We went up to church this morning. We can hardly get ready for S.S. with all the chores. It was quite nice this A.M. but dark and gloomy P.M. and raining tonight.

Mon. October 19, 1925             Cold windy    36
It has been very disagreeable. Quite a flurry of snow this P.M. Makes 2 little snows this month. Pa made a stansion for the 3rd cow. Had always tied her. He went to B.G. too. Got shoes. I've celebrated my Birthday sewing etc.

Tues. October 20, 1925           Some better     42
Pa helped Jason husk awhile. Jason sold his truck to Jones of the Buckeye Dairy. He will drive this week yet, then break in a new man next week, there'll be another job ready he thinks. A lovely greeting from Clydes and nice letter from Ethel.

Wed. October 21, 1925           Moderate    40
We did a very large washing this forenoon. Then Pa went up to Jasons and picked up some corn they had husked. Jason is getting anxious about his new work. The Page man is looking up a milk route.

Thurs. October 22, 1925              Mod.    40
I went down to McConnells this P.M. Was to have the Reading Circle but not enough came. We went up to Ralphs tonight. Jason and Bobbie went too. Mary Gene has cold. Rena isn't very well. They didn't go.

Fri. October 23, 1925       Pleasant   50
I was nearly sick this forenoon, but better this P.M. and did some ironing. Jason came, helped Pa dig his potatoes. He brought the kiddies this P.M. They like to come. Got about 20 bu. of potatoes.

Sat. October 24, 1925           Rainy   42
Jason came this A.M. Was going to help Pa but it rained a little all the time so he went up town, did our trading and got the check. Ralph and Mayme came this P.M. Got some pears. Letter from Ethel. Got the furnace in. Its fine.

Sun. October 25, 1925             Rainy A.M.    40
It was Rally Day but seemed most too bad to go up this morning. We both felt tired. Clydes folks came down this afternoon. Stayed to supper with us. Jason was in this morning.

Mon. October 26, 1925             Rainy  Unsettled 42
Jason went with the new man to show him the route Harry Fisk. They seem to be measuring and getting ready to start our road now. Jasons went to Bradner tonight with the Grange. Kiddies are here tonight.
  
Tues. October 27, 1925           Cold    38
Jason came for the children this morning. He helped bring down the sewing machine and I've commenced a little sewing. Pa has been fixing up things around.

Wed. October 28, 1925           Cold snowy   26
My what a wintry day. The snow hung on the trees and everything this morning. I have only done usual work and wrote some letters, some cards Ethel wanted. No one could work.

Thurs. October 29, 1925     Cold snowy    30
We are having very severe weather for Oct. They are getting ready to grade the road and they had to take out the fences on each side. Jason was helping, Pa was driving and fell out of the wagon on his head & hurt him very badly.

Fri. October 23, 1925              Snow Cold   30
Snowed all forenoon makes five snows in Oct. now. And stays cold like winter and Pa laid up from his fall lmakes it bad. Jason comes and helps me with the cows. I can do the rest but he helps anyway. He is very busy looking about a milk route and is getting a new truck. He and Page man out all day. They all went to the Calithumpion tonight.

Sat. October 23, 1925           Moderate    40
The snow is going off quite fast. Pa is getting better. Has been up all day and went out and round some. They're grading our road in full force today. Jason got his new truck. has been out all day. Ralph and Mayme came down tonight.

Memoranda   1925
This October has been the worst since they commenced keeping record which is 50 years. there has been 5 snows, some on ground yet. The first fell Oct. 9.

Sun. November 1, 1925      Very good       46
Pa has been around all day and we tended the chores alone for the first but he isn't doing as well as I think he should. Mr. Box came over to see him. Jason made his firt trip this A.M. Has to go Sun. as well as week day.  

Mon. November 2, 1925      Nice    48
It was terrible foggy this A.M. but has been very nice rest of the day. They've been working steady on the road. Pa is feeling pretty good, only the soreness through his chest and right arm. Jason went up town, got chop and things for us P.M.

Tues. November 3, 1925        Fine    50
I did a large washing alone. Pa isn't able to help much, only about the chores. They are surely getting along well with road. Think a week will see stone on it. Letters from Ethel and Alice Miller.

Wed. November 4, 1925      Nice     54
Jason came down this afternoon and took Pa up town with him. He wanted to see some parties, Jones is trying to stop his work. Mrs. McConnell came this afternoon. Pa thinks he is some better.

Thurs. November 5, 1925      Cloudy   50
We kept the children this P.M. Jason and Lorena went to Toledo. He wanted to see the Page man about Jones' threat. They said to go on, he couldn't hurt him. He wants to stop him. Pa has rested more. Feels better.

Fri. November 6, 1925      Nice     50
We got a lettter from Mrs. Eberly for us to come up Sunday for dinner but Pa don't feel like he could so I phoned her from McConnells, go another time. Pa keeps quieter than he did. We think he should. He rests better when he keeps quieter.

Sat. November 7, 1925        Rainy   50
An awful bad day. Ralphs came in this P.M. and Jason tonight left kiddies and went to Grange. Letter from Ethel. Don went with Football team to Louisville Ky to place. Nice for him to go. Glenn goes to Clyde (Ohio) to play.

Sun. November 8, 1925        Cold    32
It turned quite windy and cold after rain. Rena came this morning for the children. We've been alone rest of the time till tonight. Mr. McConnell came up awhile. Freezing tonight.

Mon. November 9, 1925      Cold    30
We have just been tending to chores and a few little odd jobs. I took care of my beets,  canned 2 1/2 qts. Took care of carrots and Gladiolus. Card from Don at Louisville Ky. Jason was in this evening. Getting along O.K. I guess.

Tues. November 10, 1925      Mod.      42
Jason went up town. Got himself some coal and took Pa along. He got some chop and tended some other things. Ethel and Glenn came this P.M. They brought oysters and crackers and stayed to supper. Hazels children came with Ralph and Wesley.

Wed. November 11, 1925         Warm     56
I did quite a large washing, curtains, &c. Pa drove over to Haskins. First he has tried to drive. Clydes folks came down in their new car. It's a dandy, so fine and large. They ate supper with us. Had to get back. Jesse and family were coming.

Thurs. November 12, 1925     Warm, rainy    50
Rained almost all day, steady, lots of water. Will stop road work again. Got to work yesterday P.M. Too bad, was graded so nice, now can't use it, in danger of getting stuck, we drive through the fields.

Fri. November 13, 1925         Cloudy windy    50
It's been disagreeable but the wind is drying the mud some.  Pa is feeling pretty good now. Has worked around quite a bit. Got pretty tired though. I cleaned the front roon, ironed, and put up curtains.

Sat. November 14, 1925         Mod.   45
We went up town this A.M. to take my Ins. papers to get them fixed. Can't get them ready till Tues. They got to working the road again, hope it will stay so they can finish. We keeping the kiddies tonight; they are at Grange.

Sun. November 15, 1925         Rainy    40  
It has been an awful bad rainy day and is turning colder tonight. Rena came for the children this morning. Jason goes on this trip early. We've been resting, playing Victrola, reading &c.

Mon. November 16, 1925         Cold   windy    32
Nothing doing. Rains so much can't hus. They can't work on the road. A man came out and ditched the water off so it would dry better. Jason takes Ralphs geese to Toledo tomorrow and chickens for us. We got them shut in. 

Tues. November 17, 1925         Moderate   36
Jason went to Ralphs after dinner, loaded his geese, drove in here, got one crateful for us. They weighted 90 lb. Geese 500 lb. Brought can of carbide, got back here about 5. R.E. left his car here. We went up to fix my papers, but they were away. Will have to go again.

Wed. November 18, 1925         Nice     46
They put in a good days work on the road. Got more than half stoned and rolled from here out. We went again about the papers. Found one party but not the other. Mr. Thompson helps Pa get in corn. He husks. Rena wasn't feeling very good. Gene was there.

Thurs. November 19, 1925         Cloudy warm  46
They go road done nearly to our yard but quit early for some reason. Couldn't get the stone I guess. We went up town this P.M. Got the papers fixed up and sent away. They may stop till its better here.

Fri. November 20, 1925       Nice    46
Pa went up, helped Jason pick up his corn. Mr. Thompson husked for him yesterday and today. Rena isn't feeling much better. Gene comes out at night and stays as Jason has to go early in A.M. He is only home in P.M.

Sat. November 21, 1925          Nice   50
We cleaned the cellar this forenoon. Then Pa went up and helped what he could for Jason this P.M. Mr. T is husking for him. I fixed a few more pears to use. Letter from Ethel.     

Sun . November 22, 1925         Snow flurries    30
We went to Ethels about noon. Pa wanted to go but I didn't know and couldn't get ready sooner. They were planning to come up here too. Someone did come, Ralphs, we think; left us a bag of apples. Clyde came over a little while.

Mon. November 23, 1925       Cold & snow    26
Mr. Thompson helped Pa this A.M. Got up 3 big loads of corn to shred. Then Jason brought the tractor and shredder down P.M. and got started but snowed by spells and bothered.

Tues. November 24, 1925         Cold    32
Down to 22 this A.M. but warmed up some. They finished our shredding this afternoon. The children came down with Jason and staid till after supper and he came for them. Mr. Thompson helped shred.  

Wed. November 25, 1925         Good but stormy P.M.    38
Pa had Mr. Thompson help him this A.M. haul out manure. Was here to dinner. Then took the team and wagons home and husked for Jason this P.M. Pa went up town P.M.

Thurs. November 26, 1925         Thanksgiving    Pleasant   38
We spent the day with Clydes family. Mr and Mrs. Jones were there too. Had a nice day and good visit together and a lovely turkey dinner. Listened to ball game over the Radio. Waite won over Scott Hi.

Fri. November 27, 1925         Cloudy    34
I did quite a large washing. It was windy so clothes nearly all dried. Snowed and rained this A.M. for awhile so was late at it. Pa took our 5 gal. of cream up for Jason to take A.M.

Sat. November 28, 1925         Colder   28
Pa started out to get a new stove. The old range had played out so bad, grates had broken and warped. Went to Tontogany and B.G. Got a nice little range at Priors for $80. Jason brought it out so made it $77. Mr. Thompson helped put it in before Pa got here. Grange had doings. They took kiddies along.

Sun. November 29, 1925         Moderate         34
Pa went to church this moring. I've felt tired all day, lay down and slept this P.M. Jason was down with the kiddies a little while after he came home from his trip.

Mon. November 30, 1925         Mod.    38
We got the check or voucher from A.I. U. It was sent to Mollencop. Went up tonight and got it after the chores. Just got back when John and Anna ran in, ate supper with us. They must fix for more, so took table and a few things.

Tues. December 1, 1925           Cloudy   38   
We went up this forenoon. took the check to the bank, had it endorsed on our debt, brings it down $500. Jason shredded this P.M. Had 3 helping besides Pa. I made a nice lot of soap P.M. got first cream check from Pages $5.82

Wed. December 2, 1925           Mostly cloudy     38
Jason shredded again this P.M. but had lots of bad luck so didn't get done. Had the men husking while he was repairing. I've been working some little towels. Pa took cream down to Jasons to take in A.M.

Thurs. December 3, 1925    Warm    40
Pa has helped at Jasons. He and Mr. T. husked this forenoon then Jason tried to finish shredding but something was wrong so they husked instead. Letter from Ethel. Jim hasn't been well. Jasons went to the Lake Grange kiddies are here tonight.

Fri. December 4, 1925        Warm    52
Pa helped at husking again. They got quite a little shredded and something went wrong. Then it got to raining. Got nearly done. I've been trying to do a little Christmas work, but don't get on good with it.       (I can relate, Naomi :-) )

Sat. December 5, 1925    Rain turned to snow   30
Pa helped husk till about noon. Got stormy. He and Jason went up town. Took the truck, got coal for the both. Two trips. Waite and Libbey have their finishing up game.

Sun. December 6, 1925    Cold snowy    30
It has been windy disagreeable all day. We have been at home and alone. Pa wanted to go to Ralphs this morning but it was most too bad. We have been resting.

Mon. December 7, 1925       Mod.   34
They came and put stone on past the house this P.M. So glad, we can get out now. They left such a bad place before. Jason and Mr. Thompson helped butcher a dandy pig.

Tues. December 8, 1925     Mod. cloudy   36
They've worked steady on the road, above McConnells now. We got our lard rendered and head meat cooked, part of sausage most cut. Pa went down to Mr. Thompsons tonight.

Wed. December 9, 1925    Colder   28
We got our sausage made this afternoon. We get round so late don't get much done befoe noon. Am so glad I don't have a teacher to bother with, would get more work done though. Mrs. McConnell was in quite a while this forenoon.

Thurs. December 10, 1925    Very good    34
Got my Xmas check $25.50. I did a large washing. Rena came this morning to tell Pa some more cribs were needed. Jason had 3 men husking all day and he this P.M. Letter from Ethel. They've a Victrola. Eggs on 50. were 58 lst week. Got our 3rd cream check $7.28.

Fri. December 11, 1925    Fine    44
It has been a good week for work of all kings, husking, getting out beets, and road work. It has been such a bad fall to work. Jason didn't have so much help today, but did well anyway.

Sat. December 12, 1925    Cloudy   32
We went up town this afternoon. I wanted to draw my money on Xmas check but bank was closed. Jim, Ethel, Glenn and little boys came soon after we got home. Staid to supper. We sent the bal. on Victrola with Jims folks.

Sun. December 13, 1925      Mod.   32
We went up to Ralphs this afternoon and Clydes folks came while we were gone, got some eggs, left some money with note. Ralphs are sure working awfully hard, ought to succeed.

Mon. December 14, 1925      Fine    30
We fried down part of a ham this A.M. then I got busy doing a little Christmas work this P.M. Made good headway. Pa worked round home. Jason was in tonight, he got some leghorn hens P.M.

Tues. December 15, 1925      Mod. cloudy    30
Pa and Mr. Thompson husked at Jasons this forenoon. then we went to town this P.M. as he can't stand husking more than 1/2 day at time. Jason is home to help in afternoons. Mrs. Abbott is back.

Wed. December 16, 1925        Mod. Cloudy   30
Pa went up this afternoon, husked with Jason. Thompson didn't come at all. Jason got his first check for hauling milk $180.00 for Nov. I got a letter from Alice Miller.

Thurs. December 17, 1925      Snow flurrys    26
I fried down a little more ham about a half this afternoon. I worked at my Christmas work. Pa helped Jason this P.M. The Grange had a chicken supper last night. Made over $100. Jasons took the kiddies.

Fri. December 18, 1925      Mod.    30
We had quite a surprise tonight. Jasons came down and we were haveing a nice little visit when in drove Clydes folks, then glenn with their folks, had a dandy oyster supper which they brought with them. They planned it Sun. when Clydes were down.

Sat. December 19, 1925      Pleasant   40
Pa went up town this forenoon and helped Jason this P.M. but he has a very lame foot, can hardly go tonight. If weather keeps good, Jason will have more help next week.

Sun. December 20, 1925      Warm cloudy     40
Pa has been laid up today. His foot was bad, then this morning a catch or cramp took him in the back so he could hardly go all day. I had to tend the chores but McConnells saw something was wrong and he came up and helped and came tonight too.

Mon. December 21, 1925      Snowed    30
It has snowed nearly all day, I washed and hung clothes up stairs on the clothes-hars they dry fine. Jason had a lot of help come this A.M. but had to quit. Pa is some better but bad off yet.

Tues. December 22, 1925        Colder    28
Ralph and Mayme came down to dinner. Went to mill first thenm took a grist back for us. they brought us a goose and 3 new records- nice ones. Pa's foot is better but back lame yet. Leimgruber and LePare got our crates. They buying chickens.

Wed. December 23, 1925        Cold windy   28
We went up town this forenoon. It is the best time just now not so crowded. Snowing again tonight. Jason took up some corn, brought homne our grist this P.M.

Thurs. December 24, 1925        Nice    32
We got a lot of greetings from Kan, Mich, Toledo and Rudolph. Jasons folks came tonight. Brought Pa a dandy brown sweater, me some aprons and a record. Wanted us to dinner but we promised Ethel.

Fri. December 25, 1925      Cold snowflurries    25
Nice Christmas weather. took dinner with Ethels then went to Johns. Clydes family were there when we got back. Ethel went too. Oh! the lovely presents too numerous to mention, Ethels a book, stationary, candy, Pa slippers. Clydes, Pa shirt, gloves, 4 records, for me book. Johns a string of white pearl beads, book and Pa a tie. Colder tonight. Donald came home with us.

Sat. December 26, 1925      Colder   6
Pa went up town. Don with him far as Ewings. I didn't care to stir out- much too cold. Kept near the fire, did usual work, commenced book Clydes gave me "The Keeper of Bees" by Gene Stratton-Porter.

Sun. December 27, 1925      Cold    0
It was 4 below Zero this moring, coldest we've had. Henriette phoned out to Jasons, we went down this P.M. Called her up, will go get her when it gets warmer. Don went with Jason to Ralphs this A.M.

Mon. December 28, 1925      Cold 6
I cut out some sewing and did some other work but read quite a bit. Finished the new book Clydes gave me "The Keeper of The Bees", it was 4 below this A.M. Can't do very much.

Tues. December 29, 1925        Cold    6
It was below Zero again this moring. Got up a little about 14 but went down. Jason stopped for our cream this A.M. Said he got stuck in a drift yesterday. It had drifted bad. I've sewed quite a bit.

Wed. December 30, 1925      Some warmer   20
It was close to Zero this A.M. but warmed up quite a bit. Thought could get Mrs. Bense out but phoned she didn't think she had better come, and the car got bad. Jason hauled us a load of coal then took it to garage. Mrs. Spencer wrote me a letter and a card.

Thurs. December 31, 1925      Moderate 22
Pa went with Jason to town with a truck load of corn. Were going to get licenses but so crowded Pa gave Jason his place in line, he could wait. Ralphs and Cortlands folks came tonight. I sewed all day.



Note: Odds are that there are a few bad links, mistakes, etc, here. Please let me know if you catch any, or if you would like to see some additional links, let me know. 

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 Cox on Raymer St in Toledo and he is a streetcar conductor, a job John worked sometimes in the past, although the census notes John was a house carpenter in 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.

George LePare is still occassionally mentioned... for example plums got of him on September 3rd. Still can't find "hide nor hair" of him outside of this diary.

Frank L Mann was born in Wood county in 1874 and he married Mamie Ex. They were the parents of Berlin who married Raymond Ewing. I can't find Frank on findagrave, and don't know what year he passed away.

To view other years, change the year in the url, like this: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbaracox/naomi_1917.html

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbaracox/naomi_1916.html

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

Click here to read the 1926 diary

(20160207-2148)  This  is being uploaded to internet now.  When I find corrections, or make connections, the entries are corrected or clarified and uploaded to internet, replacing the older versions.   Anywho.... onward......@bjc)

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