Naomi's Diaries
Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1926 Diary ©
Farm Life in Plain Township, Wood
county, Ohio, continued
Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox born in Ohio
October 19, 1855. She is 70 years old as 1926 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.
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The 1926 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 :-))
Fri. January 1, 1926 Warmer 32
A quiet day. We've been alone all day. Jason took Pa to get his car
at garage.
Sat. January 2, 1926 Nice 38
Pa went up and got his car numbers this P.M. Jason brought our can
and its ready to go in the A.M.
Sun. January 3, 1926 Nice 38
We went to Ethels. She has been very lame but is better. Saw Johns a
little while. All are well.
Mon. January 4, 1926 Warm cloudy 42
I have cut out some sewing and read some in the book Ethels gave me
"Bettie
Zane" by Zane Grey. Pa helped Jason this P.M. fixing his truck
to carry more.
Tues. January 5, 1926 Warm 42
Pa and Mr. Thompson
helped Jason husk this afternoon. Jason went to the Hub Grain
Elevator.
Got some things, salvage stuff from the fire for himself and Orley Beck and sack for us of oyster shells.
Wed. January 6, 1926 Colder windy 30
I did a large washing and part of the ironing. Pa helped husk at
Jasons. Got 2 cream checks. One was delayed.
Thurs. January 7, 1926 Good 29
Pa husked this A.M. then Johnny came this P.M. and he went up town
with him. Then filled lighting tank.
Fri. January 8, 1926 Cold East wind 26
Pa
helped again till toward evening, it got snowing. Ralph and Mayme
came
in this P.M. Had been up to their farm. They shredded yesterday.
Sat. January 9, 1926 Snow 26
Jason
took our cream. It snowed quite hard last night. Couldn't husk. Pa
tried to fix the damper in the stove. Had to have Prieur come fix
it.
Jason took a load of corn P.M. It's .90 cents. Lawrence Cole and Beulah Brim were married.
Sun. January 10, 1926 Mod. 26
Ethels
came down to Ewings and stopped awhile on way back. Jason were
here at some time. Pa went up to church this morning. We can't go so
very often in the winter.
Mon. January 11, 1926 Stormy 15
Pa
went up and got the crib fixed to load truck. When Jason got back
they
hauled 2 loads- get .90 cts. Orley Becks folks were here today.
Tues. January 12, 1926 Cold 10
I've
cut out a gingham dress and apron. Got apron done. They hauled 2
loads
of corn again this P.M. Could do 3 but has to wait so long, many
hauling now. Got cream check.
Wed. January 13, 1926 Cold, snowed some
20
Pa
went to mill this forenoon and helped Jason this P.M. about hauling,
got off two loads. I've done some baking and knit and crochet some.
Thurs. January 14, 1926 Windy 20
They got 3 loads of corn off this afternoon, ot so mnay to keep him
waiting. I'e sewed some on my dress. Don't feel so good.
Fri. January 15, 1926 Nice 24
They
finished the corn this P.M. 11 loads. Jason got his months check
$180
for hauling milk, 6 for cream and I went with Pa this P.M. to
Jasons.
The tea man came A.M. Jason took the cream.
Sat. January 16, 1926 Nice 36
Rena
had an accident last night with the car. Had to go to garage. Jason
got
it today. Got a letter from Ethel. She's better, children's new sled
was stolen. A letter from George. They're at the Home this winter. Went up town with Pa P.M.
Sun. January 17, 1926 Warm 42
Pa went up to church this morning. Ralph and Mayme came to Jasons
for dinner. Stopped here awhile. Its thawing up awful fast.
Mon. January 18, 1926 Warm, rainy
45
Pa
went over to the meeting of Haskins Grain Co. this A.M. and to BG.
this
afternoon. Paid his tax $112. And paid for the new stove. $77. Jason
had trouble with his truck.
Tues. January 19, 1926 Nice 40
I
did a large washing. a went to Jasons awhile this A.M. His horse
Mable
was sick. Think she'll get along. He cleaned up the hen house this
P.M.
Wed. January 20, 1926 Warm, cloudy
38
Mr. Thompson is husking for Jason today. Jason hauled corn for Geo. Brim yesterday. We sold 11 chickens to Leimgruber this A.M. brought $17.42. I've
ironed, baked cookies, and knit. Raining tonight.
Thurs. January 21, 1926 Colder, windy
29
Jason
took our cream this A.M. Pa has been home all day; cleaned up the
brooder house. I'vve sewed some. A letter from Ethel, she isn't very
well yet. Jim has a bad boil. Ralph is in the boys "Glee Club".
Fri. January 22, 1926 Cold 10
Not
much travel today. Pa has been home all day. Mr. Thompson came up
this
P.M. awhile. I've done usual work and read and sewed a little.
Sat. January 23, 1926 Cold 18
Nothing doing but usual work and chores. I sewed a little. We got
our cream check of Thurs. Got a nice lette from Hazel.
Sun. January 24, 1926 Cold but
pleasant 16
Clydes
folks came down to Jasons and he and Jason came down to get eggs.
They're trying to start a meeting down here. Mrs. McConnell and I went
tonight.
Mon. January 25, 1926 Mod. 24
Clyde
is going to drive to Columbus with Mr. Jones to funeral of Grace's
grandmother. Mrs. J. isn't able to go, will stay with
Grace. George
LePare is driving for Jason a few days. (Jason) Had his eye operated on for a
tumor Fri. Pa was down helped him today. I washed. Pa was to Geo. Brim.
Tues. January 26, 1926 Snowy 30
Ralph
and Mayme came down this afternoon. Had been in town, had Buddie. Jason
was in for the cream. His eye seems all right now, was to the Dr.
yesterday and he removed the bandage.
Wed. January 27, 1926 Stormy P.M. 22
We
went down to Jasons this afternoon awhile he didn't try to drive his
route yet. Let LePare go, they went up for coal this P.M. We stopped
at
Powers.
Thurs. January 28, 1926 Cold Zero
Nothing doing much but keeping fires up. I've sewed a little and
read the papers that takes some of our time.
Fri. January 29, 1926 Cold A.M. Moderated
30
Just
usual work. Pa tends fire and chores. Mr McConnell was in. Talked
awhile. Too cold for his work. Ray LeGalley was round with a petition
to change, the mail Route through our road.
Sat. January 30, 1926 Warm 44
Pa
went up, paid his Interest this afternoon. I did some baking and
dressed 2 chickens. Are looking for Ethels and I phoned to Ralphs.
They
will come too.
Sun. January 31, 1926 Nice but stormy tonight
32
Ethels folks and Ralphs came today. Had a very nice day. The girls
didn't come this time. Their machine bothers them some.
Mon. February 1, 1926 Mod. 30
Mr.
Binkley was down. Will begin saving eggs Fri. Pa went up to mill
this
P.M. Jason went along to get his tire. Had to leave it and borrow
Harrys A.M. I've made a start at quilt blocks.
Tues. February 2, 1926 Cloudy 31
Pa
and I went up to ralphs this afternoon. He's hauling away corn .85
cents. Pa went and stopped at mansons. I am raveling some old
sweaters.
Will color and use. Jasons took our cream. etter from Ethel. Got
home
O.K.
Wed. February 3, 1926 Mod. cloudy 32
Jason was down with the kiddies awhile. Took Pa up to help him haul
in some fodder brought him back. I've been quite busy.
Thurs. February 4, 1926 Mod. cloudy 28
We
went over this afternoon to Mrs Powers and got a mate for our goose
Mayme and Ralph gave us. Brooks brought my dye and I colored my hard a
brown. Sent for package of seeds.
Fri. February 5, 1926 Mod. 30
Mr.
Thompson husked for Jason. Pa went up this P.M. and helped haul in
quite a load he husked before. My brown yarn came out nice. I
commenced
my sweater.
Sat. February 6, 1926 Warm cloudy 40
The
snow and ice has gone off fast but oh! the water, hasn't thawed so
it
can run off. Jason took a load of corn they'd picked up to
Tontogany.
Pa went along got .90. A letter from Ethel. Got the car fixed.
Sun. February 7, 1926 Mod. 30
We
went up to church this morning first for a long time for me. Clyde
Wilcox's son was killed last night in an accident; he
was 21. Clyde's
folks and a couple of friends, Mr. and Mrs. Cole and baby came this
P.M. Great fire in Portage.
Mon. February 8, 1926 Snow 30
I've
knit on my sweater quite a bit. Mr. Box (Jesse Box b ca 1880?) was in tonight. They've got
to
move so got the house above us. Mr. Bradley ordered them out. They'd
moved in 2 mo. anyway. Fred Weihl had bad accident, car mashed to
pieces. He not hurt at all.
Tues. February 9, 1926 Mod. snowy 30
I
have done my two weeks washing. Finished drying inside. Lots of
snow.
Pa went up town P.M. Sold half the hog he expects to butcher soon.
Wed. February 10, 1926 Snow A.M. 12
We
were going to Clydes today but found it so cold an snowing gave it
up.
I've done my iroing and washed some more this A.M. Jason was in
awhile.
Ralphs has another sick cow. 8 above zero tonight.
Thurs. February 11, 1926 Cold but bright 24
Ralph
came down, helped Pa and Mr. Thompson butcher the pig. When Jason
came
he took half up to Belville. It brought $26.75. Then brought back a
load of coal, we keep a half. Ralphs cow is better.
Fri. February 12, 1926 Snow 28
I
cut up sausage meat and lard but snowed so hard, couldn't render it
out. Pa went up to help Jason do something. Brought kiddies back to
day. The Grange are going over to Lake Grange.
Sat. February 13, 1926 Mod. 35
We
rendered the lard and made sausage, then the cleaning up to do. I
felt
pretty tired. Pa took eggs up to (Daniel?)
Binkley 24 doz. at .38 cents. Rena
came for the kiddies about noon. Pa came home abut sick. Soreness
about
his heart. A letter from Hazel. Some of Alberts work fine.
Sun. February 14, 1926 Foggy, cloudy
35
We have been at home all day alone. Pa was better but didn't feel
like going awy. I have felt rather tired.
Mon. February 15, 1926 Colder 24
We
have fried down our big ham and fixed the side-meat a sugar cure
with
smoked salt. Mr. Box got moved down here. Pa was down to Thompsons
awhile. They're making a brooder house for 800 chs.
Tues. February 16, 1926 Mod, nice 30
We
done up the chores and went to Ethels this afternoon. Found her
feeling
better. Pa went on to Johns a little while, I staid with Ethel, but
talked to Grace. They are well
Wed. February 17, 1926 Warm, cloudy
42
I
fried down my sausage and canned the shoulder- the greater part of
it.
Will boil it the cans in the morning. Pa helped Jason this P.M. and
got
hickory wood to smoke our meat. The other butchering is salted
enough.
Thurs. February 18, 1926 Snow and Rained
30
It
has been disagreeable, dark and rainy, turned to snow tonight. Ralph
and Mayme came down this afternoon. Brought Pa another little pig to
raise. Had no show with the bunch. They brought us another goose
too.
Have a flock of 3. I got my meat boiled all OK. Pa got meat to smoke
and Jasons too.
Fri. February 19, 1926 Cold but pleasant 15
Clarence
Thomas dropped dead this morning. Inda is very sick and Harve is afraid
to tell her. We went up town this P.M. Stopped at Jasons. I went to
see
Inda. We lost our little pig. It got out, ran off. Albert Thomas came
in tonight.
Sat. February 20, 1926 Snow 30
Pa
went to mill this afternon early, then took the eggs afterwards,
only
had 18 doz. I went with him the last time, did a little more
shopping.
Sun. February 21, 1926 Mod. 30
We
went to Clarence Thomas' funeral. Ralph and Mayme were there but had
to
tend the Musser funeral this PM. so had to hurry back.
There was a very
large crowd and so many flowers. Looked for Ethel P.M.
Mon. February 22, 1926 Mod. 28
We
looked for some of Ethels down as its a holiday but was disappointed
again. Pa helped Jason load corn this afternoon. Got off 2 loads.
Gets
.80 cts. I've knit on my sweater.
Tues. February 23, 1926 Moderate
30
I
went out a little today it was so nice. Called on Mrs. Thompson then
rested and went to Mrs. McConnells but she was away. Jason went to
Toledo for a new tire this P.M.
Wed. February 24, 1926 Nice 40
I
did my two weeks washing. Feel tired. Snow and ice going off very
fast.
Pa helped Jason load up his corn this P.M. then went to Tontogany
with
him.
Thurs. February 25, 1926 Rain and wind
34
I'ts
been an awful day- a thunder storm in the night and kept on raining
till nearly noon, then hard wind. Pa went with Jason. Truck broke
down,
had to get a truck to haul the load. Ralph brought his truck to BG.
Letter from Ethel- been sick.
Fri. February 26, 1926 Cold, disagreeable
25
We
have just done usual work and chores. I've knit some on my sweater.
Pa
went up to Jasons but they were all away. Light went off tonight.
Sat. February 27, 1926 Cold 25
Pa
went up to Jasons but he was away. Bobby is sick today. Mary Gene is
feeling fine and busy. Pa took the eggs to Binkley this P.M. Will
keep
them for our selves next week.
Memoranda 1926
Feb. has been cold, stormy and changable all through, glad its over.
Mon. March 1, 1926 Cold mostly 40-25
It
wasn't so cold early but was disagreeable and grew colder. Ralph was
to
mill and run on down. Said the Co. was going to let them raise
chickens
so we can't expect their incubator.
Tues. March 2, 1926 Stormy, cold 18
Snowed
awfully hard by spells. Got a long letter from Ethel. She is getting
better. Went to church Sun. Jason was here tonight. He expects to
get a
larger truck. This is too light for his work. He took our cream.
Wed. March 3, 1926 Disagreeable 20
Cold
and windy again. Don't do much but usual work. Pa went down to
Jasons
this afternoon to break down stalks but he, Jason and Rena, wanted
to
go away so came back.
Thurs. March 4, 1926 Cold, pleasant 18
Jason
is not feeling well today. Got Geo. LePare to break down his stalks
this A.M. We went up to Ralphs this afternoon got some eggs. Stopped
in
town. Jason came in tonight. Thinks he'll have to get a better
truck.
R.E. and Mayme both have colds.
Fri. March 5, 1926 Cold but clear
20
Ethels
Birthday. We went down to Ethels this P.M. She is looking and
feeling
better; must be careful tho. Dorothy and Wesley came home with us,
thought he'd like to come once. Jason and Ralph went to Fostoria.
Jason
got truck. I phoned to Clyde. Junior was sick, is better now.
Sat. March 6, 1926 Unsettled warm 40
We
got our incubators in place and heat started but not ready to place
eggs. We got two goose eggs this A.M. Pa went up town P.M. Jason
hauled
us a load of coal P.M.
Sun. March 7, 1926 Changable
38-20
Jim,
Ethel, Donald, Doris and Ralph came down in time for dinner. Dorothy
and Wesley went home. Pa went up to church this moring, We got the
eggs
placed in incubators.
Mon. March 8, 1926 Cold, snow 20
So
cold and disagreeable. Snowed hard this P.M. Mr. Box had to take his
boy to Toledo this A.M. Pa was going to take cream to Jasons but
couldn't start car. Jason changed trucks this P.M.
Tues. March 9, 1926 Mod. 32
Pa
got Box to draw the car over to Garage. Got the batteries out to be
charged, Borrowed one to use. Went up to mill this P.M. Stopped and
helped awhile. Jason and LePare was fixing rack on truck.
Wed. March 10, 1926 Nice 38
Pa
husked corn this forenoon awhile and trimmed grapes this P.M.
Beginning
to seem a little more like spring. I lifted a few leaves in flower
bed;
found perennials nice and green.
Thurs. March 11, 1926 Colder 30
Got
up and found the ground covered with snow this A.M. Pa went over to
get
the car and on up town awhile. Then helped Jason. I'm not doing
much,
sewed a little.
Fri. March 12, 1926 Cold 18
We
went down to Jasons awhile this P.M. I saw his new truck. My, but it
is
large and all right in evey way, or seems so. Has floor room all
covered now, and quite a lot on upper deck. I phoned to Mayme.
Sat. March 13, 1926 Cold A.M. 8 to 26
We
took Ralphs eggs up to them and stayed to dinner. Got home about 5.
Pa
isn't feeling well- has a cold. Mayme gave him some medicine. Mary and Babies are there.
Sun. March 14, 1926 Cold 16
John and Anna came down tonight. Had been up to see Mrs. Hutton. We've been at home all day. Pa is
feeling better but not good enough to go out.
Mon. March 15, 1926 Changeable 26
Rather
stormy toward evening. Snowed hard awhile. Nice this A.M. Jasons
folks
drove in with the truck this P.M. Been to town. I got my seeds a lot
for the money. Pa got up fodder this A.M.
Tues. March 16, 1926 Nice, like spring
68
Pa
went over to get the machine, but it wasn't ready. Have to get some
new
stuff. We have a fresh cow, little new Jersey. I've been quite busy
trying to get Blade pictures ready. Pa went, tore down cribs A.M. so
they could plow.
Wed. March 17, 1926 Nice 36
We
did a large washing, only nice day for so long we improved it. Pa
helped Jason husk some standing corn this P.M. got a letter from
Ethel.
She had the Dr. since she was here.
Thurs. March 18, 1926 Nice 48
It
begins to look more like spring, 2 good days. Pa helped Jason finish
the standing and Thompson shock corn today. Mrs Short and Jack (Livingston, her nephew) came
down this P.M. I did my ironing. Went to McConnells.
Fri. March 19, 1926 Fine 60
We went up to Jack's this A.M. to see his oil brooder stove and how
to send. We're going to send for one. She (Mrs. Short) gave me a lot of books to read. They
got through the corn. Brought down a load. Rena and kiddies came in
car with Jason.
Sat. March 20, 1926 Mod. 37
Pa
went up this A.M. and sent off the order for the brooder. Then this
evening with eggs, a full crade came to $10.20. I've done usual
work,
baked peach pies and a cake.
Sun. March 21, 1926 Nice 40
We
went to Jasons for dinner. Ralph and Mayme came too. It was Mary
Gene's
birthday. After dinner, Gene came, then Clyde's folks and later
Reiders, they'd been here. Clydes came here for eggs before going
home.
Mon. March 22, 1926 Rainy 45
Ralph and Mayme came down this P.M. Had been to town. He got the
seeder. All are anxious to get to work soon as possible.
Tues. March 23, 1926 Nice 44
The
rain settled the mud some, so we can get round better. Jason came
down
to see Mr. Thompson and plan for their summer work. Let kiddies out
and
let them walk down here. They looked so little alone. Pa has been
fixing the brooder hours.
Wed. March 24, 1926 Warmer 60
Pa
finished husking a little shock corn this A.M. Then worked at
something
up on the place. A letter from Ethel. She has ordered a rubber
stocking. Mrs. McConnell was down this P.M.
Thurs. March 25, 1926 Colder 40
I
don't feel so very good so havn't done much. Have sewed a little. Pa
went up town this A.M. Got glass for brooder-house windows and
sulphur
candle, getting redy for chicks. He helped Jason this P.M.
Fri. March 26, 1926 Mod. 40
Pa
went up, got team and wagon, brought corn and fodder that was out,
them
hauled out manure. Jason came down, got some potatoes. He nearly had
a
fire up home heating varnish. He's painting truck.
Sat. March 27, 1926 Colder 22
Pa
worked all day with the team. Jason brought the car down this P.M.
and
team home. Then Pa took the eggs to Binkley- a full crate 30 doz
besides 5 to Clydes. Ralph came in about noon, was up town. Snowing
tonight. Letter from Alice M.
Sun. March 28, 1926 Mod. 35
Pa
went up to church this morning. I've been at home all day. The
chickens
are hatching pretty good. Looked real wintry, quite a lot of snow on
the ground till nearly noon.
Mon. March 29, 1926 Snow this A.M. soon went off
46
Pa
went up to mill and to see about the brooder but it hadn't
come,
so put up the coal stove till it comes. John and Anna came tonight,
brought an Easter plant- a Martha Washington. I cut and started a
fine
nightgown.
Tues. March 30, 1926 Cold N.E. wind
34
My,
it has been a bad day to take baby chicks off but had to do it. We
only
got 245. 72 of them from the little incubator. Our hens doing well
got
76 today. Brescolls are moving on Pike place. Jason was
in P.M.
Wed. March 31, 1926 Snow, rain, S.W. wind
28
Another
awful bad day after an all night rain. We put oof hatching our
chickens
till better weather and it is about the roughest. Pa went up but no
freight. A letter fom Ethel- their car went bad, so can't come now,
it's vacation week.
Memoranda March 1926
Has been an unusually bad and rough month, no oats ground started or
anything done.
Thurs. April 1, 1926 Cold, windy,
snow 30
This
is the third awful windy snowy day. South West again but let up
toward
night so we hope for better weather now. We've been sgetting some
effects of the blizzards and storms going around us. Jason came
down.
Fri. April 2, 1926 Mod. A.M. Snow
P.M. 40
Thought it was going to be nice, snow went all but drifts. Then went
to snowing, never saw it come so hard. The brooder (stove?)
came. Jason came down and helped set it up, it surely works fine, we
are glad to get it. Mrs. Short and Jacks stopped. Mr. Boxes moved in
the Brescoll house.
Sat. April 3, 1926 Snow, cold
30
Another
bad disagreeable day. Rained A.M. Then went to snowing and turned
colder tonight. Pa went up, took the eggs, full crate, we've basket
full yet. Clyde wanted some tomorrow but couldn't come or them. An
Easter greeting from Clydes and Mrs. Napier.
Sun. April 4, 1926
We
both went up to church this moring. I don't go very often. Will try
to
do better as the weather gets better. Ralph and Mayme were in this
P.M.
Jason let Geo. LePare drive for him.
Mon. April 5, 1926 Windy, little rain
36
The
chicks are dying off pretty bad, we brought them all in and kept
them
warm while he took everything out and sprayed the brooder house and
changed the floor coveing. Would like to raise some. Mr. Box came in
tonight.
Tues. April 6, 1926 Colder, rainy
36
Pa
has cleaned the hen-house and wheeled it into the garden or a part
anyway, ready to plow. Jason and Rena and kiddies came down this
P.M. A
letter from Ethel. Uncle Tom is married. Junior has been having measles. Clyde
phoned this news to Ethel.
Wed. April 7, 1926 Dark, rainy
40
My it surely is discouraging weather, so much to be done. Ed. Piper was buried. Mayme and Ralph has
taken off 345 chickens. I hope they do better than ours. I've sewed
some Mary Genes dress.
Thurs. April 8, 1926 Mod. rainy A.M.
42
Lots
of water on the ground, rather cool but pleasanter this P.M. than
for
quite a while. Nothing doing. Only getting ready to work.
Fri. April 9, 1926 Nice 45
I
did a large washing alone and am tired. Pa has been busy about home
A.M. went up and got team and Jason came and heped him haul up rest
of
his fodder P.M. kiddies came too. Country is flooded south of us.
Tea
man came.
Sat. April 10, 1926 Warm 58
A
little more like spring. How good it seems. I did most of my iroing,
baked cookies and other usual work, but nearly done me up. Pa went
up
town, got alfalfa seed. He isn't feeling good.
Sun. April 11, 1926 Colder 38
Ethel
and Glenn, the two girls and little boys came down this afternoon.
Jim
isn't feeling very good, a bad cold, thot he'd rest. Glenn took her
on
to see Grandpa Ewing while I got supper. Mr. Grover was buried down here. Pa's side
hurts him.
Mon. April 12, 1926 Cold, windy 38
We
havn't done much, only what was eeded. I sewed a little, cut out 2
aprons. Pa teneded the chickens mostly. He isn't feeling very good
now.
Today is Rena's birthday. Having a surprise on her, mostly gra(nge?).
Tues. April 13, 1926 Nice 58
Cold
this A.M. Froze hard ut turned very nice from noon on. Pa sowed his
alfalfa this A.M. Was awful tied, started setting his fence posts
P.M.
Turned our chicks out. Ralph and Mayme came for eggs tonight. We got
peonies and mums set out by fence.
Wed. April 14, 1926 Changable, Windy rainy snow
58-32
Pa
brought team. Plowed some, garden and truck. Jason got some coal for
themselves, brought bales hay for the horses. Pa went up, helped to
reload his truck. Rena got some very nice presents silver, etc.
Thurs. April 15, 1926 Mod. 20-48
My
such weather. Snow on the ground this A.M. and down to 20 but got
quite
pleasant this P.M. Pa has been using the team all day. Jason and
Rena
went to Toledo this evening. Dorothy got good on her dress made at
school.
Fri. April 16, 1926 Windy 58
Pa
has plowed all day for oats down here. Jason got a tired for his
truck
yesterday and took it over to Howards to pump up. Johnny came down
this
P.M. Feels reather discouraged, has hopes of selling out.
Sat. April 17, 1926 Mod. 45
Better
than yesterday. Colder but not so windy. Pa plowed again. Stopped
long
enough to go up with the eggs. Sold 27 doz. and Ralphs 15 doz. Mrs. Powers was in this A.M. We had to get
some more coal.
Sun. April 18, 1926 Rather cold 40
Ethel and Glenn came over from Ewings in their new car
and took us for a ride to B.G. round the college and back to take
the
others home. Clydes folks came tonight, spent the eveing took some
eggs
3 doz.
Mon. April 19, 1926 Cold 17-36
They made a commencement in the oats today. Everyone is at it. Mr. Thompson drilled, Jason disced till
something broke, went up town. Pa took the horse to Togany to get
shod. I've sewed some.
Tues. April 20, 1926 Cold South West wind 58
It
is getting some better but windy and disagreeable. I wa sick this
morning so havn't done much, cut out a house dress. Pa went up town
for
a stick of timber for Jason to fix drag. Had to have truck fixed.
Let
it Waterville. Get it tonight.
Wed. April 21, 1926 Warm and Wind 80
This
has been the nicest spring day yet. I washed a large washing too.
Then
we made a little start in the garden. Mr. Thompson finished Jasons
oats
then Pa got the team to finish here. Set a hen on goose eggs. Jason
discing 15 acres for Claude P.
Thurs. April 22, 1926 Warm rain 60
Pa
got to working the team but got to raining so he wanted we should go
up
to Ralphs for eggs. Got 24 deoz. Theirs hatches better and stronger
than ours. Their chicks are very nice. ours doing better. Mary Gene
got
the chicken pox lightly.
Fri. April 23, 1926 Nice 65
It
has been a nice growing day. We went up to Jasons after dinner for
oats
to drill. He'd have finished but had to up and get clover seed drill
with it. I helped fill the sacks. We got some Iris, I set them out.
They went to work on road again.
Sat. April 24, 1926 Showery 65
Pa
finished drilling this afternoon. Awful windy and still windy
tonight
and rains off and on. Clyde and children came down since supper for
eggs but had none. Set 450, took Binkly 23 1/2 doz. Gladys McClung
is
married. (daughter of Carl and
Grace English McClung married Geo. Watts)
Sun. April 25, 1926 Cold 36
Have had fire all day. Has been windy and disagreeable. We've beeen
at home all day.
Mon. April 26, 1926 Cold 35
Pa
worked at his line fence up to Jasons. Mr Thompson commenced his
oats
ground with Jasons team, Keeps them here to use. I've sewed, Jason
disced 12 acres for Claude P.
Tues. April 27, 1926 Rainy P.M. 40
Pa
worked at his fence this forenoon. We planted some more garden
before
it got to raining- peas, stc. Filled the lighting plant this P.M.
Jason
did some hauling for Frank Self this P.M., disced 6 acres for
Claude too. 47th Anniversary.
Wed. April 28, 1926 Rather cold 48
Pa went up town this forenoon. Ordered fence posts. They came out
this P.M. Mrs. Brescoll was here about their tax papers
and got some parts of our old range for hers. Jason went to haul for
George Chapman. R.E. got a new cream
separator.
Thurs. April 29, 1926 Windy 55
We
got a letter from Ethel. Work is getting very plenty. They have long
hours. Pa worked at his fence. Jason hauled again this P.M. I have
sewed quite a bit this week. Can't get at anything else. Too cold.
Box
came down this evening.
Fri. April 30, 1926 Warm 80
We
went up town this morning. Pa had to get a handle for the sledge
hammer
and I went along. Looked at some coats. Got a frame and made my hat
over to do for awhile. A thunder shower went round. Cooler tonight.
Sat. May 1, 1926 Warm 70
We
went up this A.M. with the eggs. I got my coat. I got a gray one
this
time. Pa wanted me to get a light one this time. It don't seem right
tho. Jason helped him put the wire up. Two Barr boys were struck by
lightening last night 11 & 12.
Sun. May 2, 1926 Warm 84
We
went up to Church this morning. Then this afternoon Jim and Ethel,
Don
and Dorothy and Wesley came for awhile. It was a lovely day. Roy
Johnson and wife were at Jasons.
Mon. May 3, 1926 Colder 50-36
Pa
has been raking stalks. Went up and helped to burn them tonight. I
havn't done much but usual work. The funeral for the two little Barr
boys at 2-30. Mrs. McConnell was in. They went to the funeral.
Tues. May 4, 1926 Very nice 56
I
did a large washing including six pairs of curtains. Pa finished his
fence except a top wire. Jason hired a man today. The Kiddies staid
here, Rena went with Gene and Ralph to Toledo.
Wed. May 5, 1926 Pleasant 56
I
did my big ironing. Am pretty tired. Pa has got his fence up
by
the raod. Jason, Rena and Kiddies were down tonight awhile. He hauls
baled straw for Brown in afternoons now. So hired a man a few days.
Thurs. May 6, 1926 Warm 80
Pa
raked stalks for Jason. They burned them tonight. I did a little
start
up stair but it was too hot to work so fixed and planted some flower
seed. James McConnell got his arm hurt at school,
broke. R.E. and Mayme came for eggs.
Fri. May 7, 1926 Very warm 86
I
got to sewing this A.M. as Pa couldn't help me and made a night
gown.
Finishes my sewing. Then we did some planting- dahlias, beans, corn
and
early potatoes. took out our potatoes. We've 4 little goslings. I
fixed
another bed for gladioli.
Sat. May 8, 1926 Warm 84
Pa
went up with the eggs and on to Rudolph. Mansons are moving to B.G.
He
came home, forgot most of his things so we went back tonight. Found
Glenn and Don here for potatoes when we got home. Ethel sent me a
plant, wants us tomorrow.
Sun. May 9, 1926 Cool 54
We
went down to Ethels for dinner. Then over to Hazels in the afternoon
about 10 miles from there. All went over, took some pictures.
Stopped
at Johns, Clydes came over to Ethels. brought a box of candy. Jasons
brought us a lovely Lily. Jasons and Ralphs both came in tonight.
Mon. May 10, 1926 Cool windy 50
Pa
helped me this forenoon and we got quite a little done upstairs. Can
finished in an other day. I can't keep at it steady. Get too tired.
Pa
went up to Jasons this P.M. Wayne Bradley was married Sat.
Tues. May 11, 1926 Cool 60
I've
been nearly sick. Have lain down a good deal. Pa did the work this
forenoon then went up and finished sowing his grass seed. Jason
plowed
for Frank Martin this P.M. Thompson dragged for
Jason.
Wed. May 12, 1926 Pleasant 66
I
am feeling all right again and have been out of doors a good deal.
Have
finished getting in the flower seed. Pa went up town this P.M. I've
got
an order ready to send for our stove and some other things.
Thurs. May 13, 1926 Nice 70
I
washed this forenoon. Then after resting got at the iroing and got
through. It wasn't hard to do. We went down to Jasons tonight, took
the
cram. Shut up our chickens in their other house to get brooder ready
for little ones. Jason hauled bales straw for Brown.
Fri. May 14, 1926 Cool, rainy 50
Pa
went up to Jasons this forenoon to help the boy get started on his
double job of dragging and rolling at the same time. This P.M. he
helped me and got our bedroom cleaned. Our chickens are hatching.
Sat. May 15, 1926 Nice 64
I
have done quite a fuoll days work and am real tired. Pa went up town
twice with the eggs this A.M., then to mill this P.M. A letter from
Ethel and one from Alice Miller. They're all well. Jason drew $302.
Mrs. Thompson's father died last night at
Perrysburg.
Sun. May 16, 1926 Nice 75
Pa
went to church. It was Fathers day. Jasons came down to dinner.
After
dinner, Clyds folks came. Then later Harolds folks drove in from his
Granddads (Edward Hines).
We took off chicks 248.
Mon. May 17, 1926 Rainy A.M., Very nice P.M. 80
Pa
and Mrs. Thompson both helped with the corn. Pa planted 7 Acres.
They
went over to Geo. Brims and picked out seed corn ths A.M. Our mail
box
came from Sears and Roebuck and a couple other things but stove
hasn't
come.
Tues. May 18, 1926 Cooler, threatened rain
68
Mr.
Thompson's went to her fathers funeral. Pa planted corn for Jason.
He
hauled straw this P.M. The man runs the tractor. Bobbie went with Mildred Cole to school at To'gany. Last day.
Wed. May 19, 1926 Rainy, cool 60
Pa
has been at home most all day but we couln't do much. Got the
incubators back in place for summer and I cleaned cupboards &c.
Jason was in this P.M. Couldn't haul straw for awhile.
Thurs. May 20, 1926 Nice 66
I
turned the little chickes out for awhile. Jason took me up to get
the
chicks Pa engaged St. 25 of them from Pierces Hatchery. And Pa
planted
corn. Got a basket of pansies from Brooks
and 2 more geraniums. Invitation from Esther to come out June 6.
Fri. May 21, 1926 Windy 70
Pa
finished planting corn at Jasons. It got to raining before he got
thru
but Jason brought him out an overcoat. They're so glad to get done.
The
little chicks are dying. Fed them too soon. A junk man took our old
stove.
Sat. May 22, 1926 Cold, windy 50
It has
been very disagreeable. Bad for chicks can't get out. Pa went to
Johnsons, got oil changed in car, them on to town. Jason did fine
this
week. Took more plowing for next week.
Sun. May 23, 1926 Cool, Pleasant 58
We've
been at home all day and alone. Have tended our baby chicks and
goslings 4 now, fed the 2 last ones and our Pierce chicks for the
first, came off Thurs. The others are dying bad. Cal. Thomas'
funeral.
Mon. May 24, 1926 Nice 58
We
washed. Took down the last curtains to do up. Rena came this A.M.
and
brought me some gladiolas. Jasons man is plosing for Art. Self.
Jason
left kiddies here awhile. When he came for them brought ice cream -
nut
maple. Couple church men came to see Pa.
Tues. May 25, 1926 Cloudy, threatened rain 65
Pa
has worked at home. Hoed, washed car, &c. I ironed and did usual
work. Feel tired. I have to do so much running as the chickens and
goslings are so far from the house.
Wed. May 26, 1926 Rainy bad for chicks 52
Rather
a cold disagreeable rain. Couldn't do very much at the cleaning. I
ironed curtains and Pa polished up the car and did a little
repairing.
We've lost so many chickens we set some more eggs. 3 hens and little
incubaor 145 eggs.
Thurs. May 27, 1926 Nice after the rain 66
Pa
used the team as it was too wet for Mr. T. to plant and plowed his
truck ground, dragged and rolled it. He helped me take out and beat
the
rug in front room. Jason came tonight and helped me move the stove
out.
Let his man go yesterday. Finished Art's plowing this P.M.
Fri. May 28, 1926 Cool N.E. wind 64
Pa
hlped me while Thompson finished his planting, and got the living
room
done enough so I could finish. And he dragged corn at Jasons P.M.
Jason
is plowing for Claude this P.M.
Sat. May 29, 1926 Warm 80
It
has been a lovely day. Nice growing weather. Pa dragged corn at
Jasons
this A.M. Then we finished planting our truck this P.M.- vines,
beans,
etc, only potatoes and soup beans yet. A letter from Ethel. All are
well and busy.
Sun. May 30, 1926 Nice but threatened rain
80
We
went up to church this moring then the memorial services down here
this
P.M. and its been a very busy day. Rena brought me some snowballs and I got lilacs from McConnell. Met
a good many we know.
Mon. May 31, 1926 Warm 82
We
were going up town this P.M. to Memorial doings but threatened &
rained some so we kept busy. Did chores early and went to Ralphs
this
evening. Mayme's niece Miss Reed is there.
Tues. June 1, 1926 Windy 75
Pa went up and hauled a load of oats to Tontogany this P.M. They are
40 cts. Mrs. Bense
phoned to Jasons a few days agao and he came to tell us last night.
We
were gone so didn't know till tonight, we were going up to see her
but
Ethels folks came before we got started. Mrs. Bense is quite poorly
so
can't come down here.
Wed. June 2, 1926 Windy, cold 65
We
went up to see Mrs. Bense but she went last night to Toledo, so we
went
over to Will Eberly's awhile then went over and found where ats
Mansons
lived. Clyde's folks and Mr and Mrs Cole came tonight. Brought Pa a
birthday present- shaving brush.
Thurs. June 3, 1926 Cold but not so windy
56
I
washed this A.M. and made an apron after Mr. Brooks came. Ralph,
Mayme
and her two nieces came this afternoon on their way home from their
farm. Pa has fixed eave spouting P.M.
(Mayme had many brothers and sisters- these may be daughter of her
her
step sister Anna Skillman Reed who married Asa A Reed who had two
daughters Mildred and Vivian)
Fri. June 4, 1926 Cool 66
I
ironed and did some baking so I'd not have so much to do to get
ready
tomorrow. Pa helped Jason fix eave spouting &c. Kiddies came
home
with hin for supper. Brought their new dog Ginger. Box commenced
getting milk.
Sat. June 5, 1926 Cold
I've
worked pretty steady, am tired. Mr. T. hauled last load of corn. Pa
went up and paid his taxes and settled for his fence. Ralph phoned
that
we could go with them tomorrow.
Sun. June 6, 1926 Cold, rainy 60
We went out to Esther (Cox) Woodrings to the John and Charley
Reunion. It was cloudy and rainy but the crops needed all we got.
had
to eat inside though. there were 41 there. Had a good time. Cleared
up
in P.M.
Mon. June 7, 1926 Cold, windy 64
We
had an awful windstorm about noon. Blew down trees &c. Havn't
heard
all it did. Pa went up to mill then brought our new oil stove home.
Just came. Have to learn to use it I guess. Jasons went to Clydes
for
supper. We set cabbage and tomato plants.
Tues. June 8, 1926 Windy 72
Such
awful windy weather for June rather discouraging. I washed this
moring
before it got so bad. Pa went up to Reiders mill. Got a load of
cinders
to fix out drive. Jasons got a nice rug 2nd hand large. Clyde fixed
Jasons tooth last night.
Wed. June 9, 1926 Pleasant 75
Ethel,
Don, Dorothy and little boys came down this evening. I was just
starting supper. Dorothy will stay awhile. Don goes to work in A.M.
The
others has the rest of week yet. Pa planted potatoes today. Let
Ethel
have a few more Johns have sold.
Thurs. June 10, 1926 Warm 80
We
went up to Ralphs this P.M. after Mr. Brown came (Brooks father is
very
sick so B. came). Dorothy wanted to see Mayme's niece Vinnie Reed
but
she had gone last night. Mrs. Fletcher papered for Jasons. Had first
strawberry shortcake.
Fri. June 11, 1926 Rainy 65
Pa was up to Jasons this forenoon helping Mr. Thompson get started
at
cultivating 3 horses. Kiddies came back with him as they're
finishing
up cleaning. Mrs. Armitage is helping. Jason got them tonight.
Sat. June 12, 1926 Warm 82
I
have done usual work and baking. Got done out nearly it was so warm.
Pa
went up and cultivated this P.M. Rena is sick and kiddies stayed
here
tonight.
Sun. June 13, 1926 Very warm
88
Pa
went up to church this morning. We've been at home the rest of the
day.
The chilcren and Dorothy were with us of course. Jason and Orley
Beck
came down this evening.
Mon. June 14, 1926 Warm Rainy 85
It
rained some but mostly went round. There was quite an accident out
on
the Dixey last night. No one hurt but car turned over in ditch. Pa
cultivated corn at Jasons, kiddies still here.
Tues. June 15, 1926 Cooler
68
Turned
quite cold after the rain. has rained hard some places. Did lots of
good here. Jason drew his check of $392 besides all their butter.
They
came for the children tonight. Pa cut thistles.
Wed. June 16, 1926 I washed this A.M.
70
Ethel,
Don, Doris and little boys came down tonight. The little boys staid
but
Dorothy went back home. She had spent the day with Mildred Cole. Pa
helped at Jasons.
Thurs. June 17, 1926 Warm, Rainy P.M.
76
Pa
cultivated at Jasons. I canned 3 qt of strawberries, ironed, took
off
some chicks and so many little things to do I get so tired I can
hardly
go. Mr. and Mrs. Box came tonight.
Fri. June 18, 1926 Rather pleasant
75
The
little boys and I picked a pail of berries. I've got them ready to
can.
Rena is feeling bad again. Pa has cultivated all day. Got done.
Ralph
man was here got cough syrup. Jason trouble with his tire. Had his
load
hauled part way in, got new tire.
Sat. June 19, 1926 Cooler N.E. wind
60
I
finished getting my baby chicks off and with hens 95 in all.
Some are weak yet. Pa went up town this P.M. Boys went along. Jason
drove in tonight. Rena's mother is with them now.
Sun. June 20, 1926 Cool 68
We
have been at home all day. No one came- only Box for his milk night
and
moring. We picked the berries and hoped some of the children would
come
and get them.
Mon. June 21, 1926 Windy, warm 80
I
tended the berries. Canned 4 1/2 qts and I washed. Pa has been at
Jasons. They've been getting the mowing machine in shape to make
hay.
Rena isn't so well. Cold and windy tonight.
Tues. June 22, 1926 Cool 74
We
picked part of the berries. Mr. Reider came out this evening. She
took
3 qts. I havn't felt so very good. Pa cut down some hay and went to
mill. A fresh cow tonight. Bobbie and Mary Gene went to Grace
Smith's
party.
Wed. June 23, 1926 Pleasant but
threatened rain. 75
I
have been quite busy but havn't done much. We finished picking the
berries and got them ready to can. Hoped Ralph's or Ethels would
come.
I'd let them take care of them. Rena isn't able, she's better.
Thurs. June 24, 1926 75
I
canned a few more berries this moring 4 qts and did my little
ironing.
Johnny and his pardner stopped on their way from Napoleon. They Pa
and
Jason are busy in the hay, hauled 3 loads here. We went to
McConnells
tonight to eat ice cream.
Fri. June 25, 1926 Showery
82
They
got in 3 more loads of hay if it did rain a little. Ethel and Don
came
down for the boys after he came home from his work. Catherine came
with
them. Ralph goes to a Junior Picnic.
Sat. June 26, 1926
Pa
helped in the hay this afternoon. Too wet this A.M. John came down
this
afternoon too late to go to the Bank but left a check and Pa can
tend
to it. He feels much encouraged withe his new work. Waited and went
to
Frank Selfs 3 times. Couldn't find him at home.
Sun. June 27, 1926 Cool 70
Pa
went up to church this moring. Jims folks came this afternoon,
brought
Ralph back to stay with me. then Clydes and Cole's folks came in
this
evening- had been to river.
Mon. June 28, 1926 Pleasant
78
We
picked strawberries and cherries this forenoon then Pa helped get in
the rest of the hay in P.M. Gto the first cutting all in fine. I got
my
cherries ready to can. Kiddies rode down in their wagon behind hay.
Farmers Guide man came.
Tues. June 29, 1926 Hot till storm came.
92
My!
we had a terrible hard wind and thunderstorm. Don't know all the
damage
yet. Our chicken coops blew out in field. Little ones nearly
drowned.
We dried and saved most of them. Some did. Barn on Coen place blew down.
Wed. June 30, 1926 Pleasant
85
We
have all been quite busy in cherries. Pa and Ralph picked and I
canned
11 qt's of white ones then enough red and I've got them ready for 6
qt's. Pa had a bad headache this A.M.
Thurs. July 1, 1926 Warm 85
Pa
cultivated for Jason as he had to go to Findlay to get a tire for
his
truck. They're expensive too. I did my cherries 6 qts and
usual
work.
Fri. July 2, 1926 Warm, cloudy 80
I did my washing. cleaned up linoleum and porches. Rested this P.M.
Pa cultivated. The tea man came Mr. Tyrrell of B.G.
Sat. July 3, 1926 Warm, Rainy A.M.
78
Ethel,
Glenn, Doris and Wesley came this moring and picked some cherries,
white and red both. Pa went up town this A.M. and helped Jason P.M.
Ralph went home for the 4th.
Sun. July 4, 1926 Pleasant 70
We
have been at home all day alone. Pa felt too tired to go to
church this A.M. and we have both rested and read a good deal.
Mon. July 5, 1926 Warm 86
Most
every one has been celebrating the 4th today but we have been work.
Better for us than to go away such a day, Pa helped and they
finished
the corn. Jasons went to Walbridge Park tonight for Fireworks.
Tues. July 6, 1926 Warm 84
I
sent away an order to Sears and Roebuck. Pa had to go to mill so we
went on to Ralphs P.M. They've so many chickens and 50 goslings all
nice. Jason and Rena came and picked cherries.
Wed. July 7, 1926 Warm 88
I did my washing this forenoon, rested this P.M. Clifford and Nelson and wife stopped this evening. He picked a few gal
white cherries to eat. Ralph came back tonight. We shut up chickens
to sell.
Thurs. July 8, 1926 Hot till it rained
92
Pa
went up to Ralphs changed cars and Jason then took two crates of
chickens to Toledo P.M. Pa went with him after supper. He loaded up
his
2 old cows, took to Portage. My order came from S. and R. All O.K.
Had
a dandy nice rain.
Fri. July 9, 1926 Hot but windy,
thunderstorm.
My
but we had a hard thundertorm about 6 o'clock. Pa had gone to help
Ralphs with his hay. Was an hour and half getting home rained so
hard
stalled the car. Clydes folks came in tonight. Jason took Selfs hogs
to
Portage after the storm.
Sat. July 10, 1926 Cool 86-64
It
turned quite cool since the hard rain. Was quite warm but
temperature
dropped lots. Pa went up and helped Ralph again this P.M. I canned 9
qts cherries Ralph and I picked yesterday.
Sun. July 11, 1926 Cool pleasant
70
Pa
went to church this morning. After dinner we went down to Jasons to
see
the crops and visit awhile but they had gone. So Pa thot he'd get
some
white cherries. Got so many I took care of part they spoil they're
so
ripe.
Mon. July 12, 1926 Cool, Rain P.M.
Pa
has been helping Ralph in the hay but they havn't got through yet.
Jason phoned to McConnells that he couldn't come for the cherries so
Johnny M.c and Ralph picked them. I made two sheets P.M.
Tues. July 13, 1926 Rainy
Pa
was at hone till noon then went up and fixed the barn door and some
other work. He got off some white cherries for Jasons then he came
and
helped finish them. Jim, Ethel and Don came in evening. Jason had a
man
help fix tractor.
Wed. July 14, 1926 Pleasant
I
finished with the white cherries then did the washing. Feel rather
tired. Pa has helped Ralph in the wheat all day, don't know what I'd
do
without Ralph helping with the chores. Jason cut wheat with tractor
P.M.
Thurs. July 15, 1926
Nice 78
Pa
helped at ralphs in the sheat again. He has so much 31 acres. I
ironed
and been quite busy. Chicken thieves are getting busy. Brooks told
of
their taking Brands - didn't know till night.
Fri. July 16, 1926 Nice
78
Pa
helped Ralph. They got done in the wheat and hauled in 3 loads of
hay.
Ralph and I planted some turnips, cucumbers, radishes, and lettuce
in
the garden.
Sat. July 17, 1926 Nice,
warm 86
Pa
helped Ralph. they finished the wheat, then got in the rest of the
hay.
I'm glad. He goes early as possible, not back till after supper.
Sun. July 18, 1926 Warm
86
We
have been home all day. Pa was pretty tired. Has rested and slept a
good deal. We went up to Jasons tonight but they had gone with their
supper to the river so we went to Haskins got ice-cream and candy.
Mon. July 19, 1926 Hot 92
I
washed this moring. Pa cultivated at Jasons this forenoon then
worked
at home this P.M. Hoed in the garden, got first new potatoes. Clydes
came tonight. John E. will stay down a week.
Tues. July 20, 1926 Very warm
95
But for a good breeze it would have been unbearable. Mr. Sam Jewells
funeral P.M. Pa went up and sold the calf. Takes it Thurs. He
cultivated this forenoon. I ironed early while cool. I got my Purex
baking dish with coupons.
Wed. July 21, 1926 Hot
96
Pa
finished cultivating this forenoon. Brought the team and did a
little
here in the truck patches. I got a letter saying Mrs. Bense had been
very sick is some better. Daughter in law wrote it. Ethel got at a
job.
Thurs. July 22, 1926 Cooler
78
There
must have been rain some where. It threatened quite a bit then got
cooler. We got $19.50 for the calf. Pa helped Jason make a box to
haul
wheat in his truck.
Fri. July 23, 1926 Pleasant 80
Jasons
went to Grange picnic supper at River. Pa went up town and settled
up
at the Bank, paid his Int. and $100. on the Prin. and got some new
shirts. He took Jasons horse over to get shot this P.M. and J.
hauled
wheat in truck for LePare. Boys and I have been playing
checkers
tonight.
Sat. July 24, 1926 Nice 78
Pa
has been busy getting buckwheat out of corn. Glenn, Dorothy and
Wesley
came down this A.M. Brought Jim as far as their Grandpa's. Went that
way for him. His work is cut down now.
Sun. July 25, 1926 Pleasant 88
We
made up a little lunch and went down to the river. Havn't gone for a
long time, stopped at Mrs. Short's on way back. Boys enjoyed the day
fine.
Mon. July 26, 1926 Nice 80
Clydes
folks came down to get John this evening so we had them come for
supper. Had a chicken supper. They brought us lovely box of candy.
Jason had bad luck again with his truck. Had his load hauled over
Tues. July 27, 1926 Cloudy threeateneing
82
Pa
cut thistles awhile then went to Garage for repairs- spark plug, I
guess. Jason hauled cinders for Frank self this afternoon. Pa went
one
trip and Ralph went one.
Wed. July 28, 1926 Cloudy, misty 70
Mayme
and Ralph came down this afternoon. He had to come to mill so came
on
down. They've sold 5 crates of chickens, 2 Jersey heifers and 1 cow
this week and $5.00 worth of wheat from his farm. Ralphs hadn't come
for so long- busy.
Thurs. July 29, 1926 Foggy A.M. 78
I
washed this A.M. Pa cut thistles then this afternoon he and Jason
cut
oats. Ralph went up town tonight with McConnells to a street show.
Mr.
Binkley came this P.M. Selling nursery stuff.
Fri. July 30, 1926 Nice 76
I
ironed this forenoon. Pa worked up at Jasons. Then he and Jason
finished cutting oats and Jason brought the binder and tractor down
tonight to cut ours and Thompsons tomorrow P.M. T. man came. Jason
had
Frank shock for him. Rena and her folks went to Findlay.
Sat. July 31, 1926 Fine
We
went up town this morning. Pa to see Dr. but he wasn't in. I got a
dress silk dark blue with tan figure. They finished the oats but
Thompsons isn't shocked. Light went off tonight.
Sun. August 1, 1926 Rainy 75
Found
it raining early. Let up a little. Pa went to church and it rained
awful while he was there. Kept it up. Has soaked the ground up good.
Needed it bad. Mr. and Mrs. Box came over tonight awhile.
Mon. August 2, 1926 Nice but cloudy 76
Pa
and Ralph went to Jasons awhile then he went to mill and on out to
Ralphs. I've done usual work and sewed a little. Ralph and I fixed a
feeding pen for chickens.
Tues. August 3, 1926 Warm 88
Pa
went out and drove the binder for Ralph. Ralph and I picked and
canned
14 pts. of green beans and I sewed a little. Jason and kiddies came
down a little while.
Wed. August 4, 1926 Warm 86
Pa
mowed down alfalfa for Jason this forenoon. Jason finished this P.M.
I
have only done usual work and cut out some sewing. 2 waists for
Ralph.
Thurs. August 5, 1926 Warm Showery
90
I
did a large washing. Pa helped with the machine. They tarred the
road
along here. Makes it bad. They're working in hay, raked and bunched
up.
I sewed some P.M.
Fri. August 6, 1926 Warm Cloudy 88
They
hauled in 2 loads of hay this P.M. I ironed this forenoon. Got
pretty
tired and warm. Havn't done much, only sewed a little and got some
plums ready to cook.
Sat. August 7, 1926 Cooler 70
Made
12 glasses of jell and a little jam. Baked a little for Sun. Glenn
brought his mother and the girls down this P.M. for a little
while Pa and Frank Martin put in rest of hay. Jason hauled
wheat
for Lester Cole. The Taylor girl came with the
girls. Wesley staid down.
Sun. August 8, 1926 Cool
Ralph and Mayme came down awhile. Then Reiders
came in soon after. They staid a little longer than Ralphs did.
Jasons
went with Orlie's to the river this evening. Pa went for the car.
Mon. August 9, 1926 Pleasant 82
Pa
went up and helped Ralph. They hauled in 5 loads of hay. Little boys
and I cleaned up and hauled away our old sour apples from the
garden.
Jasons and Rena came down tonight.
Tues. August 10, 1926 Warm 85
Jason got all through his trashing wheat and oats. Both turned out
very good. Pa brought 20 bu. wheat home. Will sell rest.
Wed. August 11, 1926 Warm 85
I washed this A.M. and Pa and Jason went down to see Johnny this
afternoon about Frank Selfs money. He was planning to come
tonight so they came. C. Austins came tonight.
Thurs. August 12, 1926 Warm 86
Pa
went up this morning to see about selling some plums, put in an ad.
and
sold 1/2 bu. at one store. He went to mill this PM. Eberlys folks
called but he wouldn't stop.
Fri. August 13, 1926 Rainy P.M.
85
Donald
and the girls came up this A.M. Got 1 1/2 bu. of plums and some
apples
they had sold for us. Ralph and Mayme came down tonight. Rena had a
surpise on Jason tonight. One of Jasons new tires went flat, got an
adjustment.
Sat. August 14, 1926 Cooler,
rainy 72
Johnny came down this P.M. to see about his business. Pa went up
town this P.M. too. Clydes are on their way home.
Sun. August 15, 1926
Pa
went up to church this morning and over to Mansons awhile. Took him
home. Ralph and Mayme went to Toledo. Came this way, brought us some
cucumbers and tomatoes.
Mon. August 16, 1926 Cloudy
85
Pa
went up town to a Board meeting. Jason wants to get changed from
Togany to B.G. Dist. to start Bobby to school. Ethel, Dora and girls
came tonight. Took the boys home with them. Ethels sold some more
plums and apples. Brought money for others.
Tues. August 17, 1926 Pleasant
84
We've
sold 1 1/2 bu. plum. They phone to Jason, they let us know. Essie Beck
came to look and price them. We went up to Ralphs this P.M. They
were
just commencing to thrash. Clydes came tonight, told us quite a bit
about their trip. Clydes brought me a pair of grey silk hose, Wall
St.
N.Y.
Wed. August 18, 1926 Pleasant
78
We
have picked and sold 2 1/2 plums. They are getting scarce now. 1 bu.
goes in the morning. Jason takes to Jerry City. Jasons left the
kiddies
here tonight.
Thurs. August 19, 1926
Cloudy, cooler 76
Pa
and Jason stacked our oats this P.M. I washed, made pies, and fixed
few
pickles. Gene came tonight and bought 3 broilers .30 ct. per lb.
Brought 3.30. Sold 1/2 bu. plums.
Fri. August 20, 1926 Rainy
77
We
went down to Ethels this P.M. Then on over to Johns only to stay a
little while but had to stay till after supper. Made us late and my!
how it rained coming home. Drove in 2 different places till it let
up.
It got so dark too.
Sat. August 21, 1926 Nice
after awful rain 75
We
did usual work this forenoon. Went up town this P.M. Did a little
trading. New craft store had its opening. Went in the Flower show.
It
was a grand display.
Sun. August 22, 1926 Nice
78
We
have been at home all day. Rena and kiddies were down thi A.M. for
corn. Ralph and Mayme stopped this evening on way home from Toledo.
I've read and rested.
Mon. August 23, 1926
Cloudy P.M. 79
We
got our geese picked this A.M. The first time in years that I've did
the like. Pa helped Jason get his farming tools put away this P.M.
Tues. August 24, 1926 Fine
76
I
washed this morning. We picked some dry beans. There's not so many
but
very nice. Jason had something done to his truck. Rena took him over
to
Waterville to get it this evening.
Wed. August 25, 1926
Pleasant 74
I
ironed and cut out a dress for Doris. She went over to Mildred's
today.
She brought her back to get ready and took her over to her club. Mr.
Reiders came tonight, then Johns folks, and friend with Zoe. Johns
staid quite a while. Had a good time.
Thurs. August 26, 1926 Cool, cloudy
70
Pa
got up corn. We cooked and salted down some. Jasons have a drier and
are drying some. think I'll try it. I've sewed some; finished her
dress
and made slip. Doris went with McConnells to town to show.
Fri. August 27, 1926
Pleasant 78
We went up town this morning. I got a corn drier and a few other
things. I got ready for Reunion this P.M. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hopper came tonight got chicken and
eggs.
Sat. August 28, 1926
Warmer 80
We
went to the Reunion. Took Mary Gene and Bobby. All had a good time I
guess. Not so many as usual. Dorothy came back with us. Doris stayed
at
home. Jasons, Ralph or Clydes could go. Johns came in P.M.
Sun. August 29, 1926 Hot
till the thunderstorm 90
Pa
went up to church this morning. I've been pretty tired all day. A
hard
storm came up this P.M. Got very dark, rained quite hard.
Mon. August 30, 1926 Nice
75
A
very busy day. We got some corn dried and 8 pts. cold-packed, our
drier
leaked so got Rena's and Pa took ours up and they fixed it. He went
on
to Ralphs. Dorothy went staid.
Tues. August 31, 1926 Nice
cooler 70
Jasons
and Sanders folks started to Columbus to the big State Fair this
P.M.
Mr. Box will drive his truck while he is away. Pa went up got some
chop
feed. We dried more corn. The kiddies are staying here.
Wed. September 1, 1926
Rainy 70
We
dried another batch of corn. Some men came to test the cows for
tuberculosis. We shut up two crates of chickens. One of fat hens and
one of broilers. Children stays with us while Jasons away.
Thurs. September 2, 1926
Cooler 68
Pa
went with Mr. Pennell, our little Hungarian neighbor, to Toledo with
the chickens. Johnny and Zoe came down this P.M. Jasons came home
tonight, brought me a vase. Clydes folks came tonight. I made 14
cups
crab-apple jell.
Fri. September 3, 1926
Partly cloudy 74
I've
sewed quite a bit. Cut out 2 waists and got them nearly done this
afternoon for Wesley. Pa has worked round home, been busy. Jason was
down awhile, took his horse home. We kept him while he was away.
terrible accident in Woodside, a whole family of 5 was killed.
Sat. September 4, 1926
Warm, rainy 80
I
did usual work this forenoon. Then we went up town this P.M. The new
Penney Store just opened yesterday. We did some shopping. Ralphs
came
down tonight, want us to come up tomorrow for dinner. Ethels will be
there.
Sun. September 5, 1926
Rainy by spells 78
We
went to Ralphs. Jims folks were all there. Dorothy went home with
them.
Mayme had a fine chicken dinner. It has been raining quite hard all
evening. Oats spoiling, can't get threshing done. We passed a car in
ditch. Were getting it out slowly.
Mon. September 6, 1926 Cool 65
Rained
and blew so last night peaches fell off very bad. I canned 3 qts and
1
1/2 plums. Some people stopped and got some eggs and peaches. We
went
over to Box's tonight.
Tues. September 7, 1926
Nice 78
The
B.G. school commenced. The bus driver through this way now. Bobbie
started- feels rather excited and elated over it. Jims folks came
tonight for peaches. Clyde and children came. Helen, Junior and
Doris
stayed down.
Wed. September 8, 1926
Pleasant 75
I
did my ironing this afternoon. Mrs. McConnell was here this A.M.
quite
awhile. Got some peaches. Got our chicken check. $50.50. Jason got
some
sand for Mary Gene. Girls and Jr. rode home with him on truck.
Jr. isn't feeling very good tonight. Has eated too much fruit
&c,
is tired too.
Thurs. September 9, 1926
Cold 60
I've
sewed quite steady- made a waist and cut two pairs of pants for
Wesley
from old ones. Clydes came up tonight. Junior was ready to go home.
He's been quite homesick. He told me he was sick but just sick
for home. Didn't cry or fuss though.
Fri. September 10, 1926
Pleasant Cool 56
I've
done usual work and sewed some. Pa went to White house with Jason
and
got a new tire at Waterville. We had ice cream and had McConnells
and
Jasons down. Pa had his finger lanced or cut open this P.M. Been bad
a
week.
Sat. September 11, 1926
Cool 62
Jim
and Glenn came down this A.M. got some more peaches for some of
their
neighbors and some for themselves. Brought money for some they'd
sold.
Ralph and Mayme came tonight. Pa went to Dr. P.M. about his finger.
Dressed 2 chickens tonight.
Sun. September 12, 1926
Nice A.M. but rain P.M.
We
took Helen and Doris home. Then C.H. took us and went down to
Catawba
Island. We had a lovely trip, stopped at Mrs. Bense. She has been in
bed all summer, just beginning to sit up. Just got our dinner, ate,
spent a little time on beach. Got back in car when it began to rain.
Drove round Catawba cliffs and every place of interest.
Mon. September 13, 1926
Cool 60
We
got in some peaches. I dried a few. Will dry more. Had pretty good
luck. Made a little peach butter too. Rena and Jason got some more
peaches and some crab-apples. Pa went to Dr. again. His finger is
better.
Tues. September 14, 1926
Nice 66
I've
been quite busy, dried some peaches and sewed- nearly made a percale
dress. Have got some cold too. Pa hauled a load of tomatoes for Dan Smith, he had to thrash.
Wed. September 15, 1926
Nice but threatened rain 80
Pa
hauled another load of tomatoes for D. I've been quite busy- canned
3
qts tomatoes, 4 pt peach butter and made 1 qt and 9 cups of
crab-apple
jell and sewed some. Cold is better.
Thurs. September 16, 1926 Nice
74
It
rained last night again, fresh and nice today. John and Anna came
down
this moring. He and Pa went up, teneded to his business. Couldn't
stay
to dinner. He has lots to do. I made a grape jell. Have enough now.
Fri. September 17, 1926 Pleasant
I
cut out and almost mad my silk dress that I got in July. Think I've
done quite well so far. Will have to get a little more. Clifford and
wife and her father came for peaches this P.M. Jason has a fresh
cow.
He is hauling failed straw P.M.
Sat. September 18, 1926
Nice 66
We
went up town this forenoon, he to mill and I to get a little more
dress
goods and buckle. I've done the usual work and finished my dress. I
like it quite well, feel rather independent. Mary Gene was quite
sick
last night.
Sun. September 19, 1926 Nice A.M.
Rain P.M. 80
Pa
went up to church. Clydes folks came down to dinner and get some
peaches and a few grapes for jell. Rena and Mary Gene came in this
morning.
Mon. September 20, 1926 Cool
66
Jason
went up to Findlay to see about a truck tire this P.M. and Pa went
with
him. I havn't felt very well this afternoon. I canned 5 qts. peaches
then rested.
Tues. September 21, 1926 Nice
78
I've
done usual work- sewed and mended some, and rested some. Sent a
letter
to Mrs. Bense. Pa cut down alfalfa. Jason is still hauling straw. A
terrible hurricane in Florida Sat. They came
tonight for peaches.
Wed. September 22, 1926 Nice but
rained tonight 80
I
did my 2 weeks washing. Pa helped. He went up to get his roofing. It
hadn't come. Then they brought it this afternoon. Pa cut down some
more
alfalfa. I canned peaches 5 qts. I picked and canned 4 1/2 qts
tomatoes.
Thurs. September 23, 1926 Rain,
Rain, Rain 80
I
don't know what will become of us. Every place flooded, a good deal
of
thunder and lightening. It has been awful wet all along, now this
coming bad for the tomato raiders. they're sending back whole loads.
Fri. September 24, 1926 Mostly
fair, rained some 78
Ethel
and Hazel came down to get peaches, or Ethel did; Hazel brought her.
Boys busy, seems so nice she can drive so good, can take her mother
round. Pa went up to Ralphs A.M.
Sat. September 25, 1926 Cold,
Rainy 52
I
canned some tomatoes and 8 qts peaches. Pa went up town this P.M.
Jasons folks came this way from town and brought ice-cream. Left the
kiddies all night, they wanted to go away.
Sun. September 26, 1926 Cold
50
It
frosted quite hard last night. Will tonight I guess. Will hurt
things
bad I expect. We went up to the Fairground this afternoon. Saw a few
we
knew. Jim, Ethel, Glenn, and little boys came in a little while.
Mon. September 27, 1926 Rainy Cold
52
I
cooked over a can of lard this forenoon We went up town this P.M.
Got
an oil heater. We need it in the room so badly now and will more or
less. Mrs. McConnell was in quite a while. A bad week for the Fair.
Tues. September 27, 1926 Rain some A.M.
50
Pa
was fixing some fence this forenoon. Then we went up to Jasons
this afternoon, got some grapes and I made about 5 qts of grape jam.
Ours were scarce this year, thought we'd have more.
Wed. September 27, 1926 Cloudy
58
We
went to the Fair. Very poor fair weather but had a good time if it
was
damp and cloudy. Could have no racing- too wet, no performing. Met a
good many we know, Exhibits were nice. There was fire the Opera
House
$50,000 loss. Great excitement.
Thurs. September 27, 1926 Mostly fair
65
Weather
getting some better, hasn't rained for two days. Pa went to the Fair
and Jason and Rena. I kept the kiddies, they came for them tonight.
There was a good crowd today. Mary Gene has a bad cold. I made hard
soap.
Memoranda 1926
Sept. this year has been terribly wet-
about 10 inches of water fell during the month, caused lots of
damage
in loss of crops; scarcely any corn cut. Lots of oats will rot in
the
field.
Fri. October 1, 1926 Warmer Rain 74
Jason
and Rena went to the Fair this afternoon and we kept the children.
The
day started in quite nice but an awful storm came up- wind and rain.
They came home wet. It blew down tents, stands, and grandstand was
full- all got soaked.
Sat. October 2, 1926 Pleasant 76
It
has been very nice since the awful storm yesterday P.M. Pa put new
roof
on the stable part of the barn, scattered out the hay he raked
yesterday and went to town.
Sun. October 3, 1926 Showery warm 78
We
went to church this A.M. Rally day. Ralphs folks came this afternoon
then Jasons folks came down, it was Ralphs birthday and I never
thought
till after they'd gone.
Mon. October 4, 1926 Warm, Windy 80
I
did a large washing this A.M. then fixed 11 glasses of grape
conserve.
Feel rather tired. The grapes were in jam. I added nuts and orages
and
cooked it more. Raining hard tonight.
Tues. October 5, 1926 Cool, mostly fair, some
rain
Pa
got nearly all his roof on crib and shed. Rained him out. I did my
ironing and got a kettle of tomatoes cooked. Will heat and can in
the
A.M. An awful rainy time. Can't get in field to do anything.
Wed. October 6, 1926 Cool rainy 48
We
went down to Ethels. Weren't thinking of it so got a late start.
couldn't do anything with the hay so he said we'd go. Had a nice
afternoon visit but rained hard coming home. Eston Cole (son of Lester and Mabel Ewing
Cole) got place to work with Glenn. Ross Cox wife buried today.
Thurs. October 7, 1926 Cold Cloudy
50
Pa
cut a little corn here this A.M. rena came for some peaches, apples,
&c. Then this afternoon Jason and Pa went up town to mill. Got a
piece to fix our car, heard ball game from Radio N.Y.
Fri. October 8, 1926 Pleasant, frost
last night. 65
They
finally go the hay in that's been cut down so long. Jason hauled it
here with his big truck and backed it in the barn. I swept and have
been quite busy all day.
Sat. October 9, 1926 Nice 66
We
finally got our little threshing done this afternoon. Pa and Mr.
Thompson went over and brought machine. Then Jason came with
tractor.
Took Mrs. T. a bunch of dahlias 4 bunches this week.
Sun. October 10, 1926 Rather
cloudy 64
Rena
and Jason asked us down to dinner. had a dandy nice dinner. Then
Jason
and Pa went away. Jason took one of his milk men to see a bunch of
cows
and wanted Pa to go along. Its raining again tonight.
Mon. October 11, 1926 Cool Cloudy
60
It
rained too much for thompson to thrash. Pa has worked round at
different things. I spieced some peaches, canned 8 1/2 qts. Jason
went
to a surprise at Wyleigh's. Left kiddies here. Our old gander died
for
some reason.
Tues. October 12, 1926 Pleasant 70
We
have just done usual work. Pa went down and hsuked some corn for the
chickens. I swept and cleaned upstairs, Rena came for children A.M.
Wed. October 13, 1926 Clear, cool
56
It
was rainy this morning but turned out nice. Pa went up town to a
Republican Rally. Congressman Begg and Cooper spoke. I cleaned front
room & got in plants. Pa picked apples 4 bushels.
Thurs. October 14, 1926 Pleasant Cool
56
Mr.
Thompson got his oats threshed today. Jason came down this P.M. and
the
three did it. Pa and Mr. T. had a load on when he got the machine
there. I wrote to Alice M. and Ethel.
Fri. October 15, 1926 Very Good 54
We
went up to Ralphs this forenoon, staid to dinner of course. She was
picking geese. Jason had ad luck, broke back axle. Rena had to go
with
car to help him to garage.
Sat. October 16, 1926 Cloudy,
threatening, windy. 50
Rena
went to toledo with Gene. I kept kiddies. Pa took team to Togany.
Got
coal and got one horse shod. Then took the threshing separator to Harry's barn. Jasons truck didn't get fixed
till late, took another truck.
Sun. October 17, 1926 Cold 45
Ralph
and Mayme came down to dinner. Just after we got through breakfast,
Ethel and Glenn came to get some fruit and stuff and we got her to
stay. He came for her. After dinner all went to Weston. Clydes and
Jones came P.M.
Mon. October 18, 1926 Windy disagreeable
38
Pa
cut down some alfalfa this afternoon. I havn't felt so very good
rather
tired, laid down a good deal. It frosted the flowers bed. We drove
round by the Wood flower farm at Weston yesterday. It is great but
Sat.
night hurt them.
Tues. October 19, 1926 Cloudy
I'm 71 today 44
We
did a large washing. Pa did the machine work so we got through quite
early. No wind nor sunshine so didn't dry very good. Rena and Gene
were
in Hillsdale for their mother. Glenn was married. It's his 21st birthday.
Wed. October 20, 1926 Cold, Cloudy
We
went down to Clydes. He worked on Pa's tooth and Grace took me over
to a
show. It was fine but quite long; had to leave before it was over.
It
was getting late.
Thurs. October 21, 1926 Rather Cold
49
Ralph
and Mayme came this way to get some apples to thicken apple butter.
Had
Buddie with them. They've another little girl
down at Cortlands. They
got in last of hay. We clipped wings and shut up aout 60 chicks, 45
pullets.
Fri. October 22, 1926 Rainy this A.M.
44
I
finished up my ironing. Havn't worked very hard. Pa went to mill and
cleaned the brooder house and we got the June chickens in there
tonight
65 we raised with hens. Tea man came.
Sat. October 23, 1926 Cool and clear 50
Jason
is hauling some cows for a man on his route. He bought a lot from
Chester W. Got $25. He hauled 10 bbls's of buttermilk yesterday P.M.
Pa
husked some corn to feed. I got ready to go to town. He didn't come
home till night.
Sun. October 24, 1926 Rain this A.M.
Colder P.M. 38
We
have been home all day and alone. It has been rather disagreeable to
go
round anyplace. Jason had Mr. Box take his route and he rested.
Mon. October 25, 1926 Cold, rained in the
night 34
We
got our heating stove up and cleaned P.M. Jason stopped and helped
us,
then Pa went with him to deliver a couple bbl's milk. He hired a man
to
husk corn this P.M. Jason has made $30 selling buttermilk this week.
Tues. October 26, 1926 Clear but Cool
38
It
froze quite hard last night, not so bad tonight. Pa dug potatoes,
nearly half done. Jasons man came at noon. It's Archie Sweet- used
to
live at Union Hill. I've been spicing pears.
Wed. October 27, 1926 Very nice 50
It was froze too hard to dig potatoes till afternoon so didn't get
through. we got letter from Alice Miller, says Mr. Vinson is married. Clydes folks ame
after school for Holowen fixing. Jason took the apples to mill- got
42 gal.
Thurs. October 28, 1926 Warm rained this
P.M. 68
Pa
finished digging potatoes, got them buried except Jasons and our own
use. I made a little apple-butter- a gal and 3 qts. Very nice. I've
got
the oven full of apples drying.
Fri. October 29, 1926 Pleasant 56
The
great Calithumpian doings in B.G. tonight. We didn't care to go.
Jasons
went. Pa has been husking corn and fixed the lighting plant with
carbide. I baked bread first for long time.
Sat. October 30, 1926 Rainy, dark
44
Rained
almost steady, nothing doing. Jason brought the children tonight as
they wanted to go to the Grange. I made a little fruit conserve-
pear
and peach.
Sun. October 31, 1926 Quite nice
44
I've
been feeling rather bad. Have lain down a good deal. Rena came for
the
kiddies this A.M. Jason came in this P.M. Ralph and Mayme came down
this afternoon.
Memoranda 1926
First snow this season fell Oct. 25. Only a very little. And all we
had this month but a good deal of rain.
Mon. November 1, 1926 Cold Windy
36
It
has been very disagreeable to be out but Pa went down and fixed some
cribs. 2 men are husking for Jason. I've felt better today. Got
another
batch of apples to dry. Geo. Hopper and wife came tonight, got 2
chickens and eggs.
Tues. November 2, 1926 Cold but pleasant
36
Election
day, we went over and voted. Then came by town and did a little
shopping. A fresh cow, little black Jersey. Jason came, got his
potatoes, took them to Floyd's cellar.
Wed. November 3, 1926 Moderate
36
We
went to Ethels this morning, stayed to dinner. Then Pa went to
Clyde's
office and he went with him to a specialist about his face. He said
it
was a skin cancer and gave him a treatment. I staid with Anna as
Ethel
was working. Was going there anyway.
Thurs. November 4, 1926 Cloudy
My
glasses broke yesterday so we had to go up today and I had a whole
new
frame with same lens. Can have them changed anytime. We went on to
Ralphs, they were away. Pa helped at Jasons A.M. Jasons went to a
surprise on Essie Beck.
Fri. November 5, 1926 Nice 50
Pa
helped what he could at the husking. They are getting along quite
well
now. I spiced some pears and sewed some. Went to Jasons tonight with
Pa
a little while.
Sat. November 6, 1926 Pleasant 50
Pa
went up town A.M. Had the car fixed a little. then helped husk this
afternoon. Weather is fine for husking. I did usual work and
finished a
handbag. Mrs. Abbott started West to Belle's in Oklahoma.
Sun. November 7, 1926 Fine 50
Pa
went up to church this morning. We were alone most all afternoon.
Hazel
and Harold's came about 5:30 while we were eating supper. Ralph and
Mayme came, all staid for evening visit.
Mon. November 8, 1926 Nice
56
It
was so nice I did my big washing for hear it turns bad weather. Pa
fixed a crib again then helped husk. Jason had two trips to make Roy
Spikers. Pa went to mill then helped this P.M. Jim and Box both
husked
and Becks.
Tues. November 9, 1926 Showery warm A.M.
50
It
rained quite hard last night. Sstarted in warm, but turned cold and
windy tonight. Pa made a rail crib this A.M. Helped Jason husk this
P.M. No one came but Becks finished theirs.
Wed. November 10, 1926 Cold snowflurries
30
Pa
husked this A.M. alone then Box came and husked with Jason this P.M.
and Pa went over to the Garage got oil and alcohol in the car. Then
he
has been putting away apples and vegetables. We got our dahlias dug,
a
tubfull and 100 gladiolas.
Thurs. November 11, 1926 Moderate 30
Box and Jim (Jim seems to be a
new hired man of Jasons)
both husked and Pa this afternoon. Brought 2 loads down here. Jason
brought one on truck tonight. Kiddies came with him. Mary Gene cut
her
bangs other day.
Fri. November 12, 1926 Pleasant 40
Pa helped husk all day as no one came but Jim. But Jason got some
more today. Becks will take 5 Acres next week and Frank Martin will husk 4 A as he owes him that
much. Jason brought a load tonight. Kiddies came.
Sat. November 13, 1926 Nice
Pa
husked this forenoon, Becks started in on their piece so they got
out a
lot today. Jasons came this way and took us to the Grange Homecoming
tonight. A nice time.
Sun. November 14, 1926 A nice day
We
didn't feel like going any place as we both felt rather tired from
being out so late last night, not used to it. Jason came in awhile.
Mon. November 195, 1926 Rainy 60
Pa
got started at fixing the hen house as far as he can go without more
filling. Ralph and Mayme came tonight and Pa will help him tomorrow
on
his hen house.
Tues. November 16, 1926 Cloudy misty
36
Pa
went and helped Ralph up at his new place. got the wall all ready
for
the carpenters. I've been alone all day, only Jason was in awhile. A
couple of young bandits tried to go through B.G. Resisted arrest. One was killed.
Wed. November 17, 1926 Fine 50
Pa
got the team, hauled sand in hen house. getting ready for cementing.
Jason took up a load of corn and brought back the cement and
screenings.
Thurs. November 18, 1926 Snowy A.M.
33
Pa
got the cement nearly all on but Jason helped him this afternoon.
The
children came with him. The Grange has a big doing tonight. I went
up
staid with kiddies so they could go.
Fri. November 19, 1926 Cold, snowy and
windy 30
Rena
brought me home this morning. Bobby is having a light case of
chicken
pox so has to stay in. Pa got the floor all finished. It's nice too.
The tea man came, brought my Pyrex baking dish.
Sat. November 20, 1926 Cold snowy
30
It
has been very disagreeable to be out. I havn't done much but usual
work
and made some doughnuts. Jason took up a load of corn and brought us
a
load of coal. Rena went along. Kiddies stayed here.
Sun. November 21, 1926 Cold 25
We
have been at home all day alone. Only Jason and Bobby rain in
awhile.
Thought some one from Toledo would be down but were disappointed.
Mon. November 22, 1926 Moderate
36
It
was 18 or 20 this A.M. Jason had to stop and thaw up his truck. Made
him late 1 hr. Pa went with him this P.M. to take Ralphs horse Pete
home. Pa drove and he led him.
Tues. November 23, 1926 Quite nice
40
Jason
sold 10 bbls. more of their condensed buttermilk and P went with him
to
Toledo this P.M. to get it and round to deliver. It made a long
trip,
got back about 6-30.
Wed. November 24, 1926 Cooler 34
Clyde's
folks came down tonight for eggs but Brooks had taken them this P.M.
They're looking for us tomorrow. Had written us week ago but we
hadn't
got it.
Thurs. November 25, 1926 Pleasant till
night then rain 38
We
went down to Clydes for Thanksgiving after Pa did some cement work
at
Jasons. Got there about noon. Her Mother wasn't able to come. Miss Hilda McKinley was there, had a lovely duck
dinner. Everything good. Jasons had company for dinner- Mr. and Mrs.
Wylie. Thunderstorm tonight.
Fri. November 26, 1926 Warm and rainy
A.M. Cold snowy tonight 50 A.M. 30 P.M.
Glenn
and wife brought Ethel and Donald down this afternoon and were here
for
supper. They went down to Jasons awhile but Ethel staid and visited
with us. Jason went to Toledo this P.M.
Sat. November 27, 1926 Cold pleasant
30
Pa
went up town this P.M. Jason hauled a load of corn this afternoon.
Jim
has been husking. Nearly through I guess. I havn't done much, havn't
felt very good.
Sun. November 28, 1926 Nice partly cloudy
50
Pa
went up to church this morning. Then after dinner we went up to
Ralphs.
They have a man helping husk now. Jasons man Jim has finished
theirs.
E. Brown's father was buried.
Mon. November 29, 1926 Cloudy 40
We
did a large washing. Pa helped this forenoon. Went to Jasons this
P.M.
to do some fixing up round the building. Jason went away this P.M.
on
business. He bought some hens- W. Leghorns.
Tues. November 30, 1926 Mostly cloudy
I
did my big ironing. Pa went up to do some more fixing corn barn
door.
Jason went away again this P.M. He has quit Pages and is going to
haul
for Hosler. Page isn't doing right with him. We were down and waited
but Jason hadn't come home yet.
Wed. December 1, 1926 Cold but pleasant
24
We've had a busy day. Pa had to go for another treatment so I went
with him to Clyde's for dinner, then to Mrs. Jones.
Then Ethel came to office from work. Clyde took her and us over,
stopped at Johns, then back home where we took our car home. Pa is
sick
tonight.
Thurs. December 2, 1926 Cold 26
Jason
has changed his job from Page to the other co. Got a number of his
old
customers. He gets 10 cts more per 100 so can make more without
handling so much. Pa went up town, sold the calf and found where he
can
sell the cream.
Fri. December 3, 1926 Cloudy moderate 36
Pa
has been at home all day and it seems good to have company and we've
done quite a little cleaning and tinkering round. Mr. Oyster of Page
Co. came to get our cream but Pa had engaged it. We got our Xmas
savings $25.50.
Sat. December 4, 1926 Cold 20
We
went up town this morning. Drew our Christmas savings and started
another. Paid out most of it for coal and sent an order to Sears
&
R. Took our cream. Don't test so well as Page. Jason has a hard
cold,
makes it hard for him. Pa cold is better.
Sun. December 5, 1926 Snow Cold 22 A.M.
12 P.M.
We
have been at home all day. No one came in. Been most too
disagreeable.
Jason has his trip to make no matter what the weather is.
Mon. December 6, 1926 Cold clear 6
22
We havn't done much but tend the work and chores. It was pretty
sharp this morning.
Tues. December 7, 1926 Cloudy rain 30
Disagreeable
again and nothing doing. I got a letter from Page's on the Profit
sharing plan. Will send for an aluminum dish pan tomorrow. A fresh
cow
this A.M. Glad of it. Mr. Thompson was in awhile P.M.
Wed. December 8, 1926 Pleasant 30
We
went up to Ralphs this afternoon and got 10 young Roosters to keep,
nice ones. I got our order from Sears and Roebuck sent Sat. Jasons
have
a new Radio- wanted us to come down tonight- couldn't tho. We
stopped
saw the radio. Its very nice, sounds good.
Thurs. December 9, 1926 Mod. 34
Ralph
and Mayme came in this P.M. Had been to Mrs. Gillens funeral. We went
down to Jasons tonight to hear their Radio. It is a dandy nice one.
Fri. December 10, 1926 Very nice
We
havn't done so very much but do some little things we've been
letting
go till he could help me. I made a little mince meat. Got a card
from
Clyde. They'll be up Sun.
Sat. December 11, 1926
I
cleaned the front room, washed some, ironed and put up the curtains.
Jims folks and Glenns came tonight. Jasons went away and we kept
kiddies. Jason wants us to try selling milk. Pa took up cream, don't
pay, low test.
Sun. December 12, 1926 Cloudy misty 38
Clydes
folks came this morning and brought us a dandy Christmas present a
radio set with two head-phones. I love it. Just a quiet little
affair,
better than loud speakers for us.
Mon. December 13, 1926 Warm A.M. Colder P.M. 44
24
Pa
and Jason butchered the calf and Mr. Pennell will go to Toledo with
Pa
in the A.M. and take it with some chickens. Was afraid the Radio had
gone bad this A.M. but O.K. tonight. I got a dandy aluminum dish pan
from Pages.
Tues. December 14, 1926 Cold 14 20
They
made a quick trip to Toledo- less than 3 hours. Penell has a small
Ford
truck and drives fast. Pa got a can of carbide. It sure seems good-
lights went off Fri. night. Radio has been going fine tonight. We'll
try selling milk. Jason took first this A.M.
Wed. December 15, 1926 Cold wave 10
It has been too cold to do much but just usualo work. Quite blustery
and snowed some of the time. Mrs. Zenos Nims died last night.
Thurs. December 16, 1926 Cold 18
We
have done usual work. Can't do more, this weather. I made some
cranberry and pear conserve with oranges. It is quite good, saw it
in a
magazine. I've worked on some silk h'd'fs.
Fri. December 17, 1926 Cold 22
0
I
cleaned cupboards, put on new paper. Pa went down, helped Jason put
on
a load of corn to take up town, it up .85 now. It is cold for so
early.
Mrs. Nims funeral P.M.
Sat. December 18, 1926 Cold 12
I
churned 1 gal of cream I had when we went to sell milk. Got Rena's
glass churn, had 3 1/2 lbs. Jim and Glenn came down this P.M. They
think some of letting the car go. Ernie Mc got burned in the face
with
lye and hot water in Radiator.
Sun. December 19, 1926 Cold 10 36
It
has warmed up considerably tonight. Pa went up to church this
morning.
Enjoyed services at different cities on the Radio; it was fine all
day.
I've been getting cards and letters ready. Pa has been listening in
alone tonight, the first time.
Mon. December 20, 1926 Warmer Cloudy 40
I
did quite a large washing and ironed part of it. They didn't dry
good.
Rena went to Toledo with Sanders folks. Mary Gene staid here and
Bobbie
came on the bus till she came. C. Finkbeiner buried this P.M.
Tues. December 21, 1926 Mod. 32
We
went up town after mail came, got check from chickens- done
well,
over $1.00 apiece. Calf $15.68. Pa paid Ins. on farm buildings. I
did
some trading. We called on Will Eberly's. He is failing very fast, so
weak and poor. Mrs. Schlecker was buried P.M. I got door
drapes.
Wed. December 22, 1926 Mod. 33
Pa
went to Toledo with Jason today and they to Johnnys. Got the table
and
chairs we let them take in the Restaurant. He hasn't had time to
bring.
Got my new drapes hung. Got greeting from Orra and Marjorie Wolf (Margie was the school teacher who
boarded with them a couple years back).
Thurs. December 23, 1926 Cloudy 30
We have been quite usy tinkering round. Painted some chairs, &c.
Don came in tonight. He came down with Eston (Cole, Don's cousin, one of the children of Lester and
Mabel Ewing Cole). They went to his home and right back.
two more greetings, Ethel and Alice M.
Fri. December 24, 1926 Warm Cloudy 40
We
went up town this morning. Pa tended to Johnny's business. He gave
him
some money for Int. I did a little more trading, got tree fixed up
tonight. Card from Henriette in Toledo. One from Mrs. Boughner and Louise.
Sat. December 25, 1926 Colder snow tonight
24
It
has been quite a nice Christmas but we've been busy getting ready
for
the family to all come home tomorrow. Hope they all come. Jason
brought
two new 10 gal. milk cans. We've borrowed before.
Sun. December 26, 1926 Mod. drifted 28
We
have had a nice HomeComing, all were here but Zoe and Dwight but
they
sent Photos. Ralphs got Pa a sweater and me a dress. Johns a dress,
Pa
socks, tie. Ethels scarf, h'd'f. Don photo, candy. Jasons a shirt
for P
and me slippers. Had a nice time, all enjoyed the day.
Mon. December 27, 1926 Colder 20
We
went to Ralphs nearly noon. They butchered, wanted us to come. It
was
lovely this morning, trees and fences were frosted, looked like Xmas
trees. Got stuck in drift coming home. Brescolls boys got us out and Averys boy. A
nice greeting & two lovely h'k'ds. She Ruby may come next summer.
Tues. December 28, 1926 Cloudy cold 24
We went up to Jasons this P.M. He got Leo LeP. (George Lepor?)
to rive his truck this A.M. His was in Garage. He went with him.
Mrs.
and Mrs. Hoffines came down to change a goose. So we all went to Mrs. Powers. We bought a goose, changed it for
their gander as we would buy one anyway- was a dandy nice one.
Wed. December 29, 1926 Cold 22
Pa
went up and got his license numbers for 1927. I got at a little
quilt
work that seems a little better than doing nothing. A letter from
Ethel- all doing fine. John E is there to coast in park.
Thurs. December 30, 1926 Cold 26
I've
been working at pieces. want to get them cleaned up this winter for
Ethel- they're hers. The radio has been fine tonight, I've been
enjoying it. Pa rather read.
Fri. December 31, 1926 Mod. Snowy 34
We went up town this afternoon, called on Mansons folks. He was home but they'd come for
her to go to Ruth's- her husband sick. They keep her on the go, first
one, them another.
Notes: 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.
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. Currently wondering if he is George Lepor, born
in
Wurtenberg Germany in 1844. and farming in Perrysburg in 1870.
John
lived there at that time.
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