Naomi's Diaries

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Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1927 Diary

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

Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox born in Ohio October 19, 1855.  She is 71 years old as 1927 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.***
 


©The 1927 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 :-))


Sat. January 1, 1927   Bright, thawed in sun         20
We have been home all day. did usual work and I crocheted some, making hold-backs for drapes, heavy ones I got Christmas.

Sun. January 2, 1927     Cloudy some snow    32
We have been home all day. Had music though. Victrola and Radio. Heard Church services. Don came in this P.M. Was down with Eston over night.

Mon. January 3, 1927    Warmer   36
Went up to Jasons awhile. Just did usual work. Didn't wash, too much snow yet. Jason took 7 Acres of tomatoes.

Tues. January 4, 1927    Mod.    36
I washed, hung out most of white clothes, the others upstairs. Jim M. helped Jason this P.M. Pa got Mr. Thompson to help and butchered the calf. Will take it to Toledo tomorrow. Has to go take his treatment.

Wed. January 5, 1927    Colder   29
It has been rather nice, bright part of time, colder tonight. Pa went to Clydes for dinner. Jason came there, drove over town with veal. Left truck til he came back. Clyde took Pa to Dr. Jason took dinner there.

Thurs. January 6, 1927    Cold   26
Pa went up to Ralphs new place to help with the hen house. Ralph was late getting as boys are hauling his corn, helped them. Jason got $17.10 for calf. Left money this A.M.

Fri. January 7, 1927    Cold   18
Jason hauled us another load of coal this P.M. Pa did his Jasons noon chores, then went up to mill. I've just worked at piece work.

Sat. January 8, 1927    Cold clear mostly   24
Jasons went away tonight to Bradner and kiddies staying here. brought their tble croquet set. They play it on the floor. I've done usual work.

Sun. January 9, 1927    Cold  Cloudy   24
We have just spent the day reading and listening to Church service and other music over the Radio. Rena came for children this A.M.

Mon. January 10, 1927     Cold   16   22
Usual work and chores. Read and sewed. Jim and Ethel came up tonight with Eston (Eston Cole is Jim's nephew- the son of Lester and Mabel Ewing Cole. He was born in 1907 and his folks live near by). We had quite a visit. Eston went home.

Tues. January 11, 1927      Mod.   26
Nothing doing there days but usual work, chores, and reading the papers. Pa went down to Jasons tonight, phoned to Ralphs. He was up to his place and will tomorrow. Pa'll go to help him if its fit.

Wed. January 12, 1927     Cold   12    26
It ws too cold this A.M. for Pa to go up to help Ralph. Warmed up some but too far to go for a short time. He went over to shop. Had car fixed and on up town P.M. A bad shooting affair up town. Harry Thomas shot Pat McCain.

Thurs. January 13, 1927      Snowed all day   34
Went to snowing about 3 A.M. Let up some, then snowed hard. Doesn't blow and drift. Jason had Mr. Wylie go with him this A.M. Pa did his chores noon.

Fri. January 14, 1927     Cold   snowy   10
My but there is lots of snow on the ground. Pa went down to do the chores. Had trouble with car. Stopped at Thompsons and R. Smiths for hot water. Tea man came

Sat. January 15, 1927     Cold, Clear    10 below Zero
It has been very cold & so much snow. Pa tried to drive the car, couldn't do much till Mr. McConnell came & helped him; the carburator froze. He went up town with him. We got first milk check. Check was $14 and 2 cans paid for.

Sun. January 16, 1927      Not so cold  A.M. to Zero    20 P.M.
We have been at home all day tending chores and what had to be done, reading, resting, &c.

Mon. January 17, 1927     Moderating    20
I have been quite busy at my piece work. Pa tended chores and went up to Jasons, did his chores. They were up to Witte's last night the sheriff he took them thru jail. They had to scrape snow this A.M. before bus ould go. Bobbie couldn't go- couldn't get there.

Tues. January 18, 1927     Snow    32
Pa went to Toledo with Jason for Clyde to fix his tooth. It snowed very hard. Jason had Box (his neighbors, Jesse Box, wife- Jennie Box) go this A.M. Drive truck and he took sedan to help get milk gathered. Then Box brought sedan home and he took truck.

Wed. January 19, 1927     Warmer rain A.M.   40
The old Withrow house burned this A.M. Jason told us as he went on trip. Pa went up and paid both their tax this P.M. Awful high- ours $136.50 1/2 tax. Clyde came down and fixed the Radio better tonight. Wasn't wired just right he found out, it's fine now. Helen and Junior came. Jason and kiddies were here too this evening.

Thurs. January 20, 1927     Mod.    32
Pa went up and helped Ralph. Adams helped too, got nearly done with the roof. They'll finish in 1/2 day. He won't go again. R.E. wants to move next Mo. Rena went to Lake Grange with Orla and Essie.

Fri. January 21, 1927     Warmer   40
Lorena went to Toledo with Jason. Pa took her out to meet him at 9-30. He got a new over coat, hat & scarf. I kept Mary Gene. They are both staying tonight. Pa went to mill P.M.

Sat. January 22, 1927      Cooler   22
Rena came for the children about noon. We went up town this P.M. Did a little trading. They're having lots of sales in town now. Letter from Ethel. Don has been sick with cold. She is better. A tiny snapshot of Dorothy.

Sun. January 23, 1927       Mod. snow flurries   22
We have been at home all day alone again. Ethel thot mayne Jim would come down with Eston but didn't come here. We have enjoyed the Church services- one in Pontiac and M.E. in Detroit.

Mon. January 24, 1927       Mod.    28
Ralph and Mayme came in this A.M. Had been to mill first. They'll move in a week if nothing happens. Jason commenced hauling corn this P.M. Took 2 loads 88 cts. now. Mr. Box came down.

Tues. January 25, 1927     Pleasant   28
We did our big washing, done before noon. Pa helped with machine. Then he helped Jason this afternoon. He took 3 loads of corn away.

Wed. January 26, 1927       Cold    4 below
Turned very cold but they hauled 2 loads. I was feeling bad this A.M. with a headache but got my ironing all done. A letter from George. We got word in the paper- Clydes had a little fire that got started in cupborad some way with matches.

Thurs. January 27, 1927      Cold A.M.  Warmer P.M.  6 below    28 P.M.
Jason got home in good time and they got off two loads of corn. They'd like to get the cribs in field in before it thaws. I've rested and read & sewed,

Fri. January 28, 1927      Warmer cloudy   35
It has misted a good deal this P.M. Down at Toledo it was rainy so Jason staid down thot couldn't haul corn, we went down there tonight. Ralph came there too.

Sat. January 29, 1927      Warm cloudy   43
They got away 3 extra large loads, finished the 3 cribs- a good thing- its thawing up fast. We've been listening to a program from Washington- a speech by Pres. Coolidge and head the U.S. Military Band. We've looked for Dorothy this P.M. - didn't come.

Sun. January 30, 1927      Windy   35
We've been home alone all day. Pa was going to church but couldn't get ready in time. It's turning colder tonight. Hard wind. Seems good to see ground bare, first since Christmas. Lots of drifts yet. We've heard good services on Radio. It's just fine.

Mon. January 31, 1927     Colder    30
Pa went up with Jason this afternoon. Got the corn checks, cashed $550.00. He paid Jason the tax money he borrowed $125, his Int. and $100 on debt, the big crib they'll sell later. R.E. expects to move tomorrow.

Tues. February 1, 1927   Mod.   36
Beulah and Ray brought Uncle Charlie down this morning. We went up to Ralphs P.M. They were going to move today but will tomorrow. They're all packed, the other family is moving in.

Wed. February 2, 1927  Nice    42
We went to Beulah's for dinner. Then Pa to Clydes office- had tooth pulled and on to Dr. for last treatment. Went to Ethel's a few minutes. Clydes folks came for eggs. Brought some lovely meat, biscuit, doughnuts &c staid to supper. Charlies went with Jason to help Ralphs move. Brought home our new cow we bought of Ralph, a nice Jersey.

Thurs. February 3, 1927   Fine   50
Pa took Charlie up town to Mansons, both ate dinner there. He will stay up there now till tomorrow morning and go down with Jason. It is thawing up quite fast.

Fri. February 4, 1927   Nice   42
We went up to Ralphs new home, she was alone nearly sick, but working. We helped what we could while we staid as we had Mary Gene and Bobbie would get off bus. R.E. and Albert went back to get things from the place.

Sat. February 5, 1927     Rain foggy cold
Pa went up town to mill and do little trading. Rena came for the children. I havn't done much but usual work and read some. Radio is coming in good tonight. We've been listening in.

Sun. February 6, 1927   Warm-thawing   40
We went to Church this A.M. Ethel came down with Jason and back with Eston. We had quite a little visit. Ralph and Mayme came in too, had been to see Cliff's new baby We went down to McConnells tonight.

Mon. February 7, 1927    Warm, nice   42
I did my 2 weeks washing alone. Pa is having trouble with his hands- sore where the Dr. burned out some warts, better let them gone. He's been to Jasons, took care of a little corn that was left in cribs. Word from Bink to bring eggs sat.

Tues. February 8, 1927   Pleasant but cloudy   40
I didn't try to iron, felt rather lame and tired. Cut out two little waists for Wesley to make soon. Jason was in awhile this P.M. Pa hands hurts him some so just tends the chores.

Wed. February 9, 1927   Mod.   35
I ironed this A.M. Geo. Wixson came in P.M. selling nursery stuff. We got 3 apples and 2 cherry trees. Clydes folks came down tonight, got some eggs and outfit for Helen to wear for Lincoln birthday celebration.
 
Thurs. February 10, 1927     Nice   42
Nothing much being done but chores and usual work. I sewed a little at the piecing. The mail generally takes some time. So much reading.

Fri. February 11, 1927       Colder   30
We went up to Ralphs this P.M. He was down to the other place. She and Albert was home. They papered one of their big rooms yesterday. It's awful nice. Tea man came after we came.

Sat. February 12, 1927      Mod. nice   30
I done usual work: baked &c and made nice batch of hard soap. Pa went up town, took our first eggs to Mr. Binkley, he isn't getting many as he expected. Jason brought kiddies down to stay tonight.

Sun. February 13, 1927       Colder, stormy   30
Pa went to church this A.M. We have been home alone this P.M. Snowed quite hard. Have listened to sermons and Lincoln program.

Mon. February 14, 1927       Cloudy, rainy, icy   36
It was very icy this morning but thawed so it wasn't so slippery. Mr. Wylie went with Jason. We went up there this P.M. Anxious to see how he got along; they were just ready to take him home. Lots of accidents from ice and sleet.

Tues. February 15, 1927       Mod.   40
Pa got Mr. Thompson and they butchered the pig. We got our milk check $26.93. Jason and Rena went up town P.M. got car fixed, stopped for Bobbie. Bus left him here. Mary Gene went to school Mildred Cole.

Wed. February 16, 1927     Warm    60
Pa went up town this morning then this afternoon we rendered the lard and cut up some sausage meat. I'm not doing any more than I have to this time, don't feel very good.

Thurs. February 17, 1927       Warm Cloudy   40
We made the sausage 3 gal. will fry it in balls and put it in cans. Rena went up town and helped with the Grange dinner. They served to a big meeting.

Fri. February 18, 1927     Cold snow flurries   20
It rained quite hard in the night and turned cold, awful windy, froze up. Pa went, got a load of coal with the team. Got a letter from Ethel, work is all coming on fine, she is some lame. Doris little picture. Jasons went away, left kiddies here.

Sat. February 19, 1927     Cold    24
I've been real sick all day. One of my old spells vomitting and terrible headache, feel better tonight but weak. Pa went, got Rena to get the breakfast and do up the work. They drove in tonight to see me and brought a cake and show their new car- a Nash- it's dandy.

Sun. February 20, 1927      Cold Snow flurries   18
I am lots better today, have been up all P.M. nearly. Ethel came down with Jason and went back with eston. That did me lots of good, brought me some oysters. Ernie and boys came up tonight to listen to Radio.

Mon. February 21, 1927      Moderated    36
I have been up most all day. Laid down about 2 hrs. this afternoon and slept some. Got so tired. Feel rather weak yet but glad I can get round. Mr. Thompson was up, says she has been in bed 6 weeks. Radio fine tonight. Jason came in this A.M. to see how I was.

Tues. February 22, 1927       Warm    45
I didn't feel quite so well today or forenoon rather. Lay down some, feel better tonight. We heard the President's speech at Washington D.C. Ralph and Mayme came tonight. Getting on fine papering. Mcconnell's boys came to hear speech.

Wed. February 23, 1927     Warm muddy    48
I've felt lots better. Got along alone with work. Pa went up to mill. I've sewed some and read. The Rawleigh man was here. Left a bottle of stuff for us to try out. Pa is trimming grapes.

Thurs. February 24, 1927       Rainy A.M.   40
Harry LeGalley was here quite a while this morning. We think he was getting out a Petition for a road but didn't ask Pa to sign after all. I'm getting on quite well, can eat more now. Got 50 eggs, only .21 cts at store. Lem Ward killed blowing out stumps.

Fri. February 25 1927      Snow    32
It snowed all forenoon, some P.M. Rather colder tonight. I'm feeling quite good again. Sewed some and read the papers. Pa just tends the chores and reads.

Sat. February 26, 1927      Colder   20
Ralph came down this A.M.  Brought Binkley a crate of eggs and one Tues. night. Get about 10 doz. day. Was here for dinner. Took measure of our rooms. We'll get paper soon and they'll put it on. Harry LeG. here again. Jason stopped P.M. going to town. Pa took up 18 1/2 doz.

Sun. February 27, 1927     Pleasant   30
Jason got Box to take his load from the road and he rested and slept awhile. It is their 15th Anniversary and had an invitation out tonight. We're keeping Kiddies. Don and Eston came in awhile this P.M.

Mon. February 28, 1927     Pleasant   30
It was so nice today we went to Ralphs and they went with us to Grand Rapids and picked out paper for 3 rooms and stairway. Think can do well over there, Albert went to Toledo to get a job.   

Tues. March 1, 1927        Cold but bright A.M.  snow P.M.   20
We washd this forenoon, sun shone and windy, dried before it go stormy. We got dining room ready to paper. Ralphs will come tomorrow to help. I ironed quite a llot. got our milk check $25.75

Wed. March 2, 1927        Cold but pleasant   28
Ralph and Mayme came this A.M. and papered the dining room. Got all through home and chores done before dark. They get along well, fast and nice, it looks so nice.

Thurs. March 3, 1927        Pleasant
Ralphs came over again this morning and papered the kitchen. Took them a little longer but they know how to make it go fast papering. I feel pretty tired tonight, but so glad so much is done. Lem Ward's funeral.

Fri. March 4, 1927    Pleasant
Pa and I papered the little kitchen like the big one. Had enough by piecing some. Looks quite nice. Its been a very busy week and I'm tired. Letter from ethel, work is getting good. Albert N. got a job.

Sat. March 5, 1927       Cloudy warmer
I got pretty well straitened. Pa went up with the eggs 25 doz. to Binkley. Mrs. Short and Jack came in this P.M. awhile. James McConnell came to hear over Radio, then his father came.

Sun. March 6, 1927        Pleasant but muddy   40   
Pa went to church this morning. Then we did up the chores early and Jasons came down, took us to Clydes in their new car, it's dandy to ride in. They had a nice supper ready & waiting. Saw a car mashed up in a wreck. I talked to Ethel.

Mon. March 7, 1927           Rainy   40
It has been real rainy disagreeable and vey muddy. Havn't done much but usual work, we did get our other room ready to paper when Ralphs can come.

Tues. March 8, 1927         Pleasant   40
We went up town this P.M. I did a little trading, not much money, too scarce. Pa had to have some underwear though. I saw a few I knew.

Wed. March 9, 1927        Nice   40
We have just done usual work. Pa was down to Thompsons awhile, saw his chicks. I've got a quilt top and lining ready to tie. Jasons went to Toledo tonight with Gene and Ralph Mercer. I've the children here.

Thurs. March 10, 1927          Nice   54
We thought Ralphs would be down this A.M. but as they didn't come we put on and tied off one of Ethels quilts I've made. Jasons were in tonight. Said Zenos Nims died the A.M. suddenly- heart trouble.

Fri. March 11, 1927        Pa went up to mill this P.M. Jason got started at plowing tomato ground. Mr. T. worked this A.M. till he got home. I've sewed some. Mr. Bandeen came in P.M.

Sat. March 12, 1927         Warm nice
It was fine but clouded up toward night and reained this evening. Pa brought me down to Ethels and Johns and went back. Will come for me tomorrow. Found them well.

Sun. March 13, 1927         Rainy
I staid at Ethels all night. Pa stopped and we went on to Johns for dinner, had lovely dinner. Then they and we went round town in our car to show us some houses they'd built. Ralphs and Corts folks came tonight. Glenn and wife came to his folks for dinner. We stopped there awhile.

Mon. March 14, 1927        Cooler Cloudy
I washed and am pretty tired. Pa helped awhile then this P.M. he went up to Mr. Nims funeral and stopped at Mansons awhile. Jason got another man to plow A.M. Thompson couldn't. We got incubators to heating.

Tues. March 15, 1927         Nice    60
I felt tired this A.M. so didn't do much but usual work, a little fancy work. We got incubators both set, all our own eggs, first time yet but the hens are doing better, got 76 today. Pa took car to garage for repair.

Wed. March 16, 1927        Nice like Spring   68
Pa went over to get the machine but it was'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 to sent away - contest pictures.

Thurs. March 17, 1927        Pleasant but cloudy    58
They got the car in shape and brought it home this afternoon. Had to get quite a bit of new, cost $19.95 but runs good, is safer. Pa went tore down the cribs A.M. so they could plow.

Fri. March 18, 1927        Rainy A.M.   62
Rained hard last night, stopped the plowing. Jasons and a few other couples are having an anniversary party tonight at Grange Hall; Clydes folks were going. Each couple asks their friends.

Sat. March 19, 1927        Colder   37
We went up town this afternoon. Took Binkley 25 doz. egg  .30 per doz. Jason came and moved our smoke house over for a milkhouse. We'll make it over. Dorothy & Wesley came down with Eston. I sent seed order and Blade answers.

Sun. March 20, 1927          Cold   32
Ice on trees, wires and everything this A.M. and raining- lots of water on the ground. Dorothy and Wesley went home about 6 with Eston. They had a good visit I guess. We set 2 hens on 11 goose eggs.

Mon. March 21, 1927         Cold   34
Pa is about sick with a cold. Went up and got some medicine for it and got stuff to fix up the milk house. Jason has decided to hire a man. He was down this P.M. and Mary Gene- her Birthday- had a cake and candy.

Tues. March 22, 1927        Cold  cloudy   36
Pa's cold is some better. He has worked at the milk house quite a bit. I've been crocheting some. I'm doing for Zoe lunch cloth she has embroidered, I'm picoting the edge.

Wed. March 23, 1927        cold wind   40
Pa finished the cement floor in milk house and I whitewashed it inside. Will paint it when its finished, won't look bad. Radio has been fine tonight. I've listened and crocheted.

Thurs. March 24, 1927        Mod. cloudy   44
Pa got the little milkhouse ready to paint so expect it will rain tomorrow. I've only done usual work and crocheted on some for Mayme for a shelf.

Fri. March 25, 1927         Nice A.M. Cloudy P.M. 50
It was very nice this forenoon. I was out and round quite a bit. I planted some seeds in the house. Pimento Cauliflower and cabbage. Pa trimmed Jasons grapes this P.M. I whitewashed our little milkroom again and he painted and its raining tonight.

Sat. March 26, 1927         Cold windy   34
It rained real hard last night. Ralph came down and papered the stairway and upstairs room. It looks good. I pasted for him. Jasons are papering some too. Mrs. Fletcher is helping them. Pa took up eggs- full crate.

Sun. March 27, 1927         Cold cloudy   34
Pa went to church this A.M. I've felt rather tied all day, have rested this afternoon a good deal. We have been listening over the Radio tonight, its been good.

Mon. March 28, 1927         Rather nice   38
We've started in for a good weeks work, washed then scrubbed the brooder house with hot suds this afternoon. We cleaned the stair steps and carpets and little bedroom. got carpets down and bed put up. Pa went to mill this P.M. Jason went to see his milk patrons.

Tues. March 29, 1927          Nice   50
Pa has helped with burning corn stalks up home, as everyone has to this year on account of corn borer. He had to go up town for coal oil. The man failed us yesterday. I've ironed and usual work. We got 76 eggs.

Wed. March 30, 1927          Mod. windy   45
It was rainy early this A.M. and Jasons man went away. Pa went up to help burn stalks but no one there to help so he just mowed down some. they do that, then rake and burn them. We got the ceiling paper on the bathroom this A.M.

Thurs. March 31, 1927         Nice but East wind   50
Pa went up to help Ralph with his stalks. They got quite a bit done but R.E. was bothered. He sold 3 horses. Had more than he needed there. I did most of the B.R. paper alone the wall P.M. Mayme had 410 little chicks.

March 1927 Memoranda
Has been unusually nice- quite a lot of plowing done. All are busy burning cornstalks to destroy the corn-borer.

Fri. April 1, 1927       Cold rainy   36
We finished papering the bathroom this forenoon but the border. Have 3 rolls paper to return and will get some more border. A letter from Ethel, all well but some colds.

Sat. April 2, 1927         Cold cloudy   34
Pa took Binkley's eggs up this A.M. and got his grist. Then after dinner we went to Grand Rapids and stopped at Ralphs. They were busy papering. We stopped at Weston at Hatchery. Jason hauled a load of milk feed to B.G. Moved Fred Collins.

Sun. April 3, 1927       Mod.   44
We have been at home all day and rested. It has been a busy week & rather hard. Aunt Em has been quite sick, didn't care to go up today as the family all likely be there.

Mon. April 4, 1927       Nice but a cold wind   50
Our chicks are hatching quite good in the large incubator. Havn't pipped yet in the little one. Pa has been getting brooder ready and heated up. I put on border I got Sat. in bathroom and pantry.

Tues. April 5, 1927       Nice after the hard rain   52
We went up town this afternoon. Lots of water. got linoleum for the bathroom and called to see Aunt Em. She is lots better, can be up and round more. I got a few Bernuda onion plants to try. Gave Em a few. She gave me winter onions.

Wed. April 6, 1927       Warm A.M. Cooler windy P.M.  60
We took chicks from big incubator 241 few from the other. Left the others till moring. Moved and cleaned it. We got bathroom scrubbed and new linoleum down. Jason and Rena were in tonight. Bobbie has to leave school and have his tonsils and adenoids removed.

Thurs. April 7, 1927       Cooler  40
I got the little incubator emptied, cleaned and set again. We only got about 65 or 66 but it makes us better than 300 now if we can only get them started good. Pa got a little coal. He helped cut off stalks some.

Fri. April 8, 1927       Cold East wind   40
Ralphs came down tonight, went to B.G. then on down. They're losing lots of chicks. Quite a few of our little weak ones died. A letter from Ethel. Wesley has chicken-pox. Tea man came.

Sat. April 9, 1927        North East wind   50
Pa went up this A.M. for the trees we sent for- 3 apples and 2 cheries. then went this P.M. with the eggs, had crate full by waiting till P.M. besides 5 doz. to Brooks & set little incubator. They burned stalks.

Sun. April 10, 1927        Cold windy   38
Jason brought Jim and Ethel there for dinner then here awhile. Mr. Reiders folks and clydes came. Clyde tried to get the Radio fixed up. They and Jims staid to supper. Jason took them Jim back. Don, Eston, Mildred, Lawrence and wife stopped.

Mon. April 11, 1927       Warmer   54
The bad weather has been hard on chicks. Got chilled I guesss. Don't think they had heat enough from that stove. Used house heater too, yesterday. They're dying bad. Jason took tractor. Pa has helped burn stalks.

Tues. April 12, 1927       Warm   65
We washed this forenoon then Pa helped up at Jasons this P.M. Ralph Ewing came home with Jason about noon. I was so glad. We put chicks outside awhile. Am afraid we won't raise many.

Wed. April 13, 1927       East wind   44
Rained quite hard last night and turned cold. Don and Eston drove in tonight, brought Wesley. He has had chicken-pox was quarentined. Letter from Glenn and Helen, will be down Sun. Set another hen on goose eggs.

Thurs. April 14, 1927       Cold East wind   45
Jason gathered his load and Box met him at the Dixie and took it so he could work. Will do the same tomorrow. Boys will go home with him. Pa helped all day down there. I made a little shirt for Ralph.

Fri. April 15, 1927        Mod.   55
The boys went home on the truck with Box. Pa helped at Jasons till noon, them worked here. I finished ironing and swept. I do get so tired. I can't half work any more. Am playing out I guess. Got milk check 31.50. A good better.

Sat. April 16, 1927      Warmer Rainy   60
Pa got team and plowe the garden this A.M. Went up town with the eggs 30 doz. 31 cts now. A nice Easter greeting from Ethel and a letter said Glenn's won't be down, she has been sick and its so rainy. We looked for them.

Sun. April 17, 1927       Warm nice  74
It has been a lovely Easter. We went up to Ralphs this afternoon awhile. They had got a nice chicken dinner, thought the boys would be home but they didn't. Their chicks died worse than ours. Our goslings are hatching.

Mon. April 18, 1927       Nice but rain a little   66
We got quite a bit of garden planted this forenoon. Then went out and worked P.M. till it rained. Jason brought our milk back sour. Will send it in two cans tomorrow. Got 5 goslings but hen wouldn't have them. will be more tomorrow. Will put them with her.

Tues. April 19, 1927       Warm   80
Pa went up to try to hep Ralph some but it had rained awful hard. Corts were all there, it was Buddie's birthday. Amos came to look at our cow. Have to send night and morning milk now instead of morning and night.

Wed. April 20, 1927       Cooler since rain   50
Pa has been home all day. Planted early potatoes and a few other things. Goslings hatched 100 per cent- got 11 nice ones. Chicks doing better, can be out. I havn't done much but trot around. Jason is disking for Walt Moore.

Thurs. April 21, 1927       Colder rainy   44
A very dark gloomy day- rained quite a bit. Pa went up to help Ralph but rain bothered them, came home early. Jason and man took our old cow to Portage to Amos to ship.

Fri. April 22, 1927       Cold snow flurries   36
Pa went up and helped Ralph about his oats. Went up late but got in a long afternoon. Mayme has got 480 baby chicks, first nearly all died. Havn'et many as we. Ours are better now. Our light are gone off tonight.

Sat. April 23, 1927    Cold North wind   42
Pa went up and helped Ralph. He has about 20 Acres of oats in now. Will put in 10 more. The Kiddies are here tonight. They've a little rat-terrier puppy. Pa took the eggs- a crate.

Sun. April 24, 1927       Cold Northwest wind  25 to 44
Rena came for the Kiddies in time for S.S. then were alone till evening when Clydes came down. He took the radio back to try to find the trouble- something wrong with it.

Mon. April 25, 1927           52
There was quite a lot of snow A.M. We washed this forenoon. It was quite nice after the snow left, a little windy, soon dried. We went up town this P.M. Engaged eggs of Frank Keeps folks. She is quite sick now. I got some shoes. Had to get more coal.

Tues. April 26, 1927       Warmer   60
Pa has been working round home. Fixed the lighting plant. Jason brought carbide. Jason and man went ad brought a pig home. Our mail time is changed. Comes about 1:30.

Wed. April 27, 1927       Cool rainy A.M.  50
Jasons man brougth the team and helped Pa haul out manure. Got a good bit done. Ethel and Wesley came down with Eston. Stay all night. got a lot of greetings Anniversary.

Thurs. April 28, 1927       Pleasant    64
Pa helped with stalks this forenoon. He and Jason took their tax papers up P.M. Eston stopped for Ethel this A.M. Mr. and Mrs. Eberly and Joe drove in this evening. Rena had Larkin club ladies there P.M.

Fri. April 29, 1927       Colder, Rainy A.M.  44
Pa helped with the stalks most all day. I sewed a little. Was too cold and windy to go out much - only to tend chickens and goslings. They're doing fine.

Sat. April 30, 1927       Mod.  58
Pa helped with the stalks this forenoon. Floyd's girls too, and went up town this P.M. with crate of eggs and brought ours from Frank Keeps. Glenn and Helen came tonight. Kiddies staid tonight.

Sun. May 1, 1927      Warm
 We have had quite a time getting our chicks mothered. One old hen killed and chilled hers last night. We put them out with them last night. Eston stopped for Glenns. Jasons came in awhile.

Mon. May 2, 1927       Pleasant threatened rain some   68
Pa raked stalks this A.M. and burned them P.M. Jason went to Fostoria for a tire for truck. I've set small incubator and 3 hens tonight of Keeps eggs. Hens acts bad, don't know how they'll come out.

Tues. May 3, 1927       Pleasant but some cloudy   68
Pa worked at raking stalks all day, a bad job. I'll be glad when they're done. Jason and man Al. are plowing. Thompson helped too with stocks. Some more goslings hatching nice. I do a lot of running round, get awful tired. am pretty lame.

Wed. May 4, 1927      Mostly cloudy, cooler  58
Pa has helped up there- dragged this forenoon, went up town right after dinner, then up there agin and over to Tontogany for Jason. I sewed a little, can't do much, took off 11 more goslings.

Thurs. May 5, 1927        Cloudy Cool   60
Pa has been up to Jasons all day again. I get rather dull and lonesome these days, not pleasant to be out only to tend things. I sew a little, cut out a dark house dress Brooks brought.

Fri. May 6, 1927      Cloudy   60
Pa helped up there all forenoon and over to Tontogany right after noon for them. Then up to mill. Then we planted some more garden. Johns and Jims drove down tonight. Zoe has been married month.

Sat. May 7, 1927      Pleasant but windy    60
Pa raked and burned trash A.M. and we went up town this afternoon. I got me a hat and sun hat, then he gave me one damaged. Got a letter and box and basket of pansies from Ethel's folks.

Sun. May 8, 1927      Cloudy A.M.  Pleasant P.M.
Pa went to church. It looked so rainy I didn't go. Clydes folks and Joneses came down this P.M. Rena and children stopped on way from church and brought us kiddies photo. Its awful nice. Clyde brought radio back but it won't go any better.

Mon. May 9, 1927       Warm   85
It has been a real summer day. We did our two weeks washing this A.M. He took out the potatoes this P.M. and I set out the pansies Ethels sent us. Rena went on a canvassing tour- left kiddies here, both came after them.

Tues. May 10, 1927       May 10, 1927. Cooler and very windy    60
Pa picked up stalks this P.M. We planted some beans in garden A.M. and he hoed. We set another hen on goose eggs tonight. I don't get much done but usual work and trot around.

Wed. May 11, 1927      Cold, windy, cloudy    50
Mr. Hanna and a young fellow were here this P.M. getting out accident Ins. policies on Auto. Pa had outs Ins. Pa got team and spreader down, is hauling, and cleaning barnyard.

Thurs. May 12, 1927      Cold raw wind   45
Jason let Al. come this P.M. to help Pa. They got barnyard all cleaned. Mrs. Davidson came by selling something about the car. Mr. and Mrs. Box came over tonight.

Fri. May 13, 1927      Pleasanter   60
Pa has been plowing the truck ground. I mailed a letter to Ethel, then went on over to Mrs. Powers to see her poultry. I've done part of ironing and sewed some.

Sat. May 14, 1927      Rainy    52
Jason had quite a bad accident this A.M. Spring broke and run his truck into a telephone pole, broke it, knocked truck out. Hired another, got truck fixed. Pa took eggs up P.M.

Sun. May 15, 1927      Cold Rainy   45
We've been home all day. This P.M. Harold's folks droved down in their new Willys Knight- not new but nice. They brought Ethel, both girls and little boys, it's a large car. I've 6 more goslings- makes 28. Radio getting lots better.

Mon. May 16, 1927      Some better but misty A.M.    50
Pa went up, ordered some fencing, posts, &c. Will fence off some more pasture for cows. Goslings got in with old geese. They killed on of large set. Jasons had lots of company Sunday. Wylies and Sanders and Mertz. Got check $27. Jason lost 2 old customers.

Tues. May 17, 1927      Pretty fair A.M.   Rainy P.M.   45
Pa is working at his fence. I've been busy getting my six little goslings with hen. She wouldn't have them, so I set her on goose eggs. Rawleigh man came. Jasons went to Tontogany Commencement. We kept kiddies.

Wed. May 18, 1927       Cloudy, Rainy P.M.   60
Pa went up to Keils to stir them up about the fence so they brought them this P.M. Jason and Al. came and helped him awhile toward night. Jasons went to Co. Grange tonight at Salem. We kept the kiddies.

Thurs. May 19, 1927      Cloudy, Rainy    55
It rained hard last night so nothing can be done. Pa went down got Al. to help with the fence. Jason drove in tonight, took his car up to be fixed.

Fri. May 20, 1927       Pleasant, cool    56
They got the fence about done so he can turn the cows in. They enjoy it. Then this P.M. Pa went to Tontogany then to new mill, after helping me plant my Dahlias and gladiolas. Ralphs came down tonight.

Sat. May 21, 1927      Very warm    86
Pa worked round home this forenoon. Hung screen doors, planted melons &c. Then took the eggs up to Binkley. He still wants them next week. I've worked quite hard- am tired.

Sun. May 22, 1927       Warm  82
We went up to church this moring. Got dinner over, rested awhile, them went over to the Cemetery awhile, them down to Jasons to get our can. They had lots of company.

Mon. May 23, 1927      Nice but cloudy A.M. Thunder rain P.M.   78
We did our washing this morning. Then Pa went down to Jasons but a hard storm came up and he came home, didn't do much. The great flier Lindberg made a non-stop frm N.Y. to Paris 3,800 miles.

Tues. May 24, 1927      Cloudy Rainy A.M.   78
We went to Weston to see about getting some chicks as ours are hatching, can raise them together. Get them Mon. Went on to Ralphs. Their chickens are doing fine now. Jasons went away tonight. Kiddies are staying here.

Wed. May 25, 1927      I got our chickens all under 3 hens, about 58 I think, didn't do very well. Pa has been working garden, set out cabbage. Jasons man brought team and plowed P.M. We got the front room cleaned P.M.

Thurs. May 26, 1927    Cold wind   52
We cleaned bedroom and living room. Al. came down with team and finished plowing our corn ground, sweet clover. 7 big gosling strayed off, gone all afternoon. Found them at Thompsons.

Fri. May 27, 1927      Pleasant
Pa helped at Jasons. They commenced planting corn. Got in about 12 acres. The Bus driver gave the children a picnic. Rena went and took the kiddies. I straitened up some.

Sat. May 28, 1927       60
I did the usual work and some baking. Glenn and Helen came this evening then on up town with Jason We kept the children. Pa planted plant corn till Jason got home, then he went up town.

Sun. May 29, 1927      Rained nearly all night   60
Jasons brought a basket of flowers then on to Wylies for dinner, this afternoon. Clydes folks came and we all drove up to Ralphs. We stopped at the hatchery and got our 100 chicks.

Mon. May 30, 1927      Rained very hard    66
Pa went up and drilled corn awhile till the rain drove him out. Glenn took him up then brought car back and we went to cemetery this P.M. We took them home after the rain. Johns are buying a house.

Tues. May 31, 1927      Windy disagreeable   58
I have been fussing with the chicks, fieeding them for the first. So bad for them, so cold and windy. A new baby boy came to McConnells (Russell). Lots of water fell yesterday. Pa went up town P.M.

Wed. June 1, 1927      Nice   66
Mr. Box (Jesse) is papering for Jasons. Pa has been up town twice for tomato plants. They are setting them out now. He got the wire for goslings pasture and got them out in it tonight. They enjoy getting out. Box got 2 settings of eggs. I went to McConnells P.M.

Thurs. May 29, 1927      
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Fri. June 3, 1927    Cloudy hazy like rain   66
Pa dragged and got his corn planted. They have worked hard all week, anxious to get the tomatoes and corn in, have got done. I have been sewing on Xmas dress Ralphs got me.

Sat. June 4, 1927      Nice but rain A.M.   74
There was a terrible rain and wind storm in the night and early morning, so much water on the ground. Blew large apple tree across the fence, a cherry and part of pear. Lots of poles down. Damage of all kinds.

Sun. June 5, 1927     Cool Pleasant   60
Clydes folks had the two family reunion today. Had a very nice time and good visit. Charlie and Lida wasn't well, didn't expect to come but came at dinner time. We ate in the Garage. 3 long tables-twas just lovely.

Mon. June 6, 1927    Nice    65
I have felt rather tired and bad; havn't done much but tend he chicks annd usual work, started to cutting quilt blocks. Pa has worked at home planting sweet corn.

Tues. June 7, 1927    Nice but cloudy   70
We planted some more stuff and Pa hoed the garden. Jason man went up, had his teeth all pulled. We had our first strawberries for supper. We got Donald's Graduation announcement from Waite High.

Wed. June 8, 1927    Pleasant A.M.   Cloudy P.M.   70
We did our washing this forenoon. We picked a few more berries. I cleaned and sugared some, will can a few. Jason took his truck to Waterville to repair. Pa drove over and brought him home.

Thurs. June 9, 1927    Warm Pleasant   82
I ironed this forenoon, just tinkered round and read some in the paper. Don't get the mail till PM. now. Jasons are papering and cleaning. Mrs. Armitage is helping. Rena took him over and got the truck.

Fri. June 10, 1927    Very warm    84
I picked the strawberries this forenoon. Pa marked out potato ground, planted part. Then we went up to Ralphs in the afternoon. Their chickesn are doing fine. Reiders drove tonight, new car.

Sat. June 11, 1927      Warm   81
Pa was at Jasons this A.M. and went to mill this afternoon. I've only done usual work. Feel rather bad and lame. Donald and some other boys brought a truck from Dayton for Harold, left it here.

Sun. June 12, 1927      Rainy this A.M.   Pleasant P.M.
Jason and Rena went away with Wylie's folks. Left kiddies here. They went to S.S. with Smith children, was going in evening to childrens day but they didn't stop for them. Pa went to  church A.M.

Mon. June 13, 1927       Mostly cloudy some rain   65
Pa cultivated corn at Jasons. I got my geraniums set out and porch box fixed, rather late, but has been so cold or windy. Don and Harold came for the truck with another truck. Had to tow it down.

Tues. June 14, 1927      Cool   58
Pa has worked round home all day. Mr. Thompson is helping at Jasons I've sewed a little and we picked berries this P.M. A letter from Ethel. Busy with school graduates. Don from Waite. Doris from 8th. Dorothy from Junior High.

Wed. June 15, 1927      Pleasant   68
I wrote to Ethel this morning. Mrs. Powers came in awhile this forenoon on her way home from McConnells. She has been taking care of her and the baby and doing the work.

Thurs. June 16, 1927       Mod
Pa went up to try to sell some potatoes but couldn't, so run an ad. Has to get rid of them. They are putting fertilizer on the tomatoes. My last gosling hatched. One hen has 3 setting 7 in all. I'm piecing blocks for quilt.

Fri. June 17, 1927      Cool Pleasant    68
Mr Wylie's came tonight for potatoes and two other men in ans. to Pa's ad he put in the paper, and he delivers some tomorrow. Jason brought children tonight, they're going away. I'm not feeling a bit good.

Sat. June 18, 1927      Rainy   60
It rained quite a bit but came slow and fine but did some good as the ground got so hard. Pa took the kiddies home and on to Haskins, then to town P.M. and straightened up for fence &c. Am feeling quite bummy, not much doing.

Sun. June 19, 1927      Pleasant   68
We've been at home all day. Clydes folks came down this afternoon. He is having some trouble with his throat or neck. seems stiff and hurts him. Jasons had a lot of company.

Mon. June 20, 1927       Nice 80
Pa went up and got 1000 tomato plants and they got them set out. He went over to McIvey's this P.M. and didn't help, he will get some more in the morning. Rena took Bobbie to Dr.

Tues. June 21, 1927       Nice A.M.    Rainy P.M.   78
Pa got another 1000 plants. Got the replanting done and quite a few over. He set out quite a lot, gave Ernie some and Jason took some to Becks. I am feeling quite bad yet, didn't do much but sew a little.

Wed. June 22, 1927       Warm   82
Pa brought Mable down and got part of the corn cultivated. We shut up a bunch of old hens and most of the roosters tonight. Jason has to go down tomorrow P.M. and will take them.

Thurs. June 23, 1927         Cool   60
Pa cultivated this forenoon and went to Toledo with Jason this P.M. We had 200 lb. of the chickens but they are down in price. I got a letter from ethel, not very well, tired out.

Fri. June 24, 1927       Cool Pleasant   70
They had Bobbie operated on- tonsils and Adenoids both. We were up to see him tonight. he is getting along nicely. Jason had bad luck again today- engine trouble.

Sat. June 25, 1927      Warm windy rainy   86
They worked in hay this forenoon and afternoon too till it rained very hard. Dorothy and Wesley came this afternoon with Eston. I was so glad, I'm alone so much.

Sun. June 26, 1927       Nice   85
Ethel, Jim, Donald and a friends came down this morning took dinner. Then Ralphs came down a little later. Clydes and Jones' folks came. Eston stopped for Jim's. When all had gone, Johns came a little later. Jasons with Harry Pry's folks. Johns- Anna and Zoe staid to supper. Full day.

Mon. June 27, 1927         Fine   70
We did our washing this morning- a large one as it had to go over last week but I'm feeling quite good again. Pa helped in the hay this P.M. Gene R. brought me some Dahlia bulbs. We got 5 gal milk from dairy.

Tues. June 28, 1927        Nice, warm   80
They  are busy in the hay- got in 7 loads. I ironed this afternoon. Johns folks came down tonight, got a few sweet cherries and eggs. New son-in-law came too.

Wed. June 29, 1927       Very warm  92
I picked the geese this forenoon. They worked in the hay this P.M. brought another load down here. Its good this year. Pa went up town to get some things P.M.

Thurs. June 30, 1927       Hot   94
We picked 1/2 bu. of white cherries, them phoned to Mrs. Kerschner as she wanted some. She came for them tonight 25 cts. a qt. Came to 4.0. They finished the hay. Letter from Hazel. Boys working in Adrian roofing.

Fri. July 1, 1927       Awfully warm  95
We went up town this afternoon. I did quite a bit of shopping, a pr. of comfort shoes, some curtain stuff, percale &c. It is most too hot to work. Tea man came after we got home.

Sat. July 2, 1927  Little cooler    80
We have just did usual work and a little baking. A letter from Ethel says they'll be down Mon. and have a picnic dinner. Hope it's cooler, looks rainy tonight.

Sun. July 3, 1927       Cooler   68
Pa went to church this morning, then over to see Aunt Em. She is in bed yet, has been quite bad. Joy and family were there. We have been alone. Only Dorothy and Wesley. Last Sunday all the children were here at different times.

Mon. July 4, 1927       Nice
Ethels folks all came down in one of the roofing trucks and picked cherries, brought well filled baskets and had a picnic dinner and supper in evening. We went to Ralphs after they'd gone.

Tues. July 5, 1927        Cool   68
I've been working with the cherries. Thot I could sell some but they didn't come for them. Jason and Rena came and got a few tonight.

Wed. July 6, 1927       Pleasant   78
Pa has helped in the tomatoes hoing. I have canned 15 qts of white cherries, 5 of red ones. the people never came to get them. Jason called them but they had taken part of Mrs. Kerschner's.

Thurs. July 7, 1927       Nice
Dorothy and I did the washing this A.M. Pa helped hoe tomatoes at Jasons. Dorothy got a letter from home. Jasons went down to Clydes tonight. Children staid here.     

Fri. July 8, 1927       Nice   86
Pa got the team and riding cultivated and did our corn down here this A.M. then helped at Jasons this P.M. I sewed P.M. We went over to Haskins tonight.

Sat. July 9, 1927        Nice   78
We got the Sat. work all done this forenoon. Pa hoed corn here at home then we went up to Ralphs, stopped in town this P.M. Finished paying for the cow.

Sun. July 10, 1927       Nice    80
We have been at home all day. Pa has worked so hard all week he had to rest. Laid down a good deal. Clydes folks and Jones' came in tonight to get eggs. They'd been at Otsego Park.

Mon. July 11, 1927       Warm   90
Too hot to do much only usual work. Pa hoed corn this A.M. then helped Jason P.M. to fix his truck rack. Rena went to Oak Harbor with Sanders folks. I 've sewed some. Dorothy got a letter from Doris.

Tues. July 12, 1927         Very warm    92
Dorothy and I washed this A.M. We got a letter from Ethel saying Eston would stop for them. He, Jim and Glenn came up and Mildred went back for a visit. Jason hauled 3 loads of corn this P.M. Its 1.38 now.

Wed. July 13, 1927       Hot   96
I ironed before it got so hot, a small ironing. Rena came and got 2 young chickens to fry. Then went to the Hosler picnic this P.M. Pa went up to get some corn ground.

Thurs. July 14, 1927        Cloudy, Rainy A.M.   68
It rained some last night which broke the heat and did quite a bit of good to crop. They finished hauling the corn this P.M. 3 more big loads.

Fri. July 15, 1927       Cloudy mostly   84
Pa has had to fix up the fences that McConnell young cow broke down last night. Went right through the chicken park, ate off some from the young trees just set out. Got milk check near $28. Pa cultiated corn & potatoes. Pa went to Smiths tonight.

Sat. July 16, 1927        Warm and a nice rain   86
Pa went up to mill this A.M. Then we went up this afternoon. I did a little shopping and Pa did his bank business, paid his Int. and $200. on Prin. besides his tax money $136. and kept some to use.

Sun. July 17, 1927       Pleasant partly cloudy  80
We went up to church this moring and this afternoon. Mrs. Davis, Curt and wife, and 2 babies stopped for a little while. As they were leaving Ralph and Mayme came so we had quite a visit. We drove down to see the crops. They sure look fine.

Mon. July 18, 1927       Pleasant  80
Pa got out the car this A.M. and the battery had run down. Had to send for Howard to come. Then he went, got posts and we stretched a fence to keep the goslings back from yard and road. Jason had trouble with truck. had it fixed, got home late.

Tues. July 19, 1927      Cool windy   70
Jason bought 3 loads of hay from Lester C. They got it in the barn this P.M. Pa cultivated tomatoes this A.M. I've sewed a little. Can sit down and work better with things fenced in their places.

Wed. July 20, 1927       Cool   70
Pa cultivated tomatoes this forenoon and went up and paid his tax this P.M. $136.20. I worked quite a bit, finished Zoe's pillowslip and work on my curtains. Jasons went to Clydes and they all went on a moonlight excursion.

Thurs. July 21, 1927       Cloudy threatening rain   78
Pa has been hoeing here at home all day. Jasons had trouble with his truck, got home late, they all went up to Pomona Grange tonight. A letter from Ethel. Wesley was sick. Mrs. Abbott came home tonight.

Fri. July 22, 1927        Cloudy Rainy   75
We died off a quilt this forenoon and I've got it hemmed. Guess we'll go down to Ethels tomorrow and will take it to Glenn & Helen. It rained very hard this P.M. Had to warm up and dry a lot of chicks. Jason had to go to Fostoria about a new tire.

Sat. July 23, 1927       Cool pleasant   75
We went down to Ethels to dinner but Harold came and took Pa over where the boys were working, then took him to dinner over town. Hazel brought him back. We went to Glenns and they are sure fixed up nice and cozy.

Sun. July 24, 1927        Nice
It has been quite nice but we have been at home all day. Pa didn't feel like going to Church, slept most all A.M. Doris and Wesley came home with us last night. Rena went with Jason this A.M. Box took it on to Toledo. Floyd's had dinner.

Mon. July 25, 1927        Rather cloudy
We wshed this morning, large wash. Pa mowed weeds gthis P.M. Doris and I got busy cleaning up the pea vines and Pa came and helped. Got the turnips and radishes planted. Mr. Reiders came out this evening for awhile.

Tues. July 26, 1927        Nice   85
Pa got the team and cultivtor and went thru the potatoes and corn. the corn is pretty large to use the double cultivator. I made a batch of hard soat. Jason was delayed till it was 4 P.M. before he came. Wm. Tibbetts was buried here yesterday.

Wed. July 27, 1927         Pleasant  84
I ironed this forenoon and cut up my soap. Its very nice this time. Pa went up town for coal oil and some things. Has cleaned and sprayed the hen houses. Jason saw the big business Parade in Toledo. Hosler won the prize.

Thurs. July 28, 1927        Very Hot till it rained   92
Pa hoed corn all forenoon in the heat. Went out P.M. but was rained out.

Fri. July 29, 1927        Cloudy Rainy   70
I felt awful dull this forenoon, didn't do much. Pa finished his hoeing corn A.M. Brought down some oats to feed Fannie M. (McConnell daughter) asked the children down to a taffy pull P.M.

Sat. July 30, 1927         Pleasant, Moderate   74
We got our work and baking done this A.M. Pa took his oats up town that was left over. Brought him $9.50. We went to Ralphs, came down with Eston.

Sun. July 31, 1927         Cool Pleasant   70
Doris went home this morning. Pa took her out to the road to go with Jason but he had gone, so took her to town as next car wouldn't be till noon. They went to church.

Mon. August 1, 1927        Cool Pleasant A.M., Rainy P.M.   75
Pa went up this morning and helped A. to get the binder started. Didn't do much- a hard thunder storm about 1-30 or 2 o'clock. got milk check $25. I've sewed some.

Tues. August 2, 1927         Cool   70
I've done quite a large washing, ironed some. Pa helped in the oats all day, Thompson too. The boys went up this P.M. Bobby came back with them to play and they came for him tonight. Jason had to have the valves fixed on truck took all P.M.

Wed. August 3, 1927        Cool Pleasant   70
They finished cutting oats. Donald came home with Jason. He hleped shock and Pa did other work of his own. Don and Glenn are looking for other jobs. Wesley was sick. Card from C.H. from Houghton Lake.

Thurs. August 4, 1927         Nice   75
Pa went up to help Ralph in his oats but he had a neighbor helping, one he had cut oats for, that was such a hustler he didn't have to work hard. Manson and Em stopped tonight. Bobbie brought them- his car.

Fri. August 5, 1927         Nice   obbie's Birthday   78
Pa and the boys went up to mill this forenoon. Then he and I went this P.M. and did some trading. I left a package. We went right back but didn't find it. Don & Eston came in tonight. Says Glenn & Helen comes tomorrow.

Sat. August 6, 1927         Mostly pleasant Rain P.M.   78
I swept and did some baking. Pa hoed and worked round home this forenoon and helped in the hay this PM. Glenn and Helen came this afternoon. Walked in from car.

Sun. August 7, 1927  Warm Hard rain P.M.   90
We took Glenn and Helen home this afternoon. It clouded up and rained some while we were there. On coming home it had rained very hard. Half way home water lay on fields. Didn't find Ethels at home.

Mon. August 8, 1927         Cloudy
This is a cloudy day, rained a good bit last night. I've a stiff neck. Caught a little cold going out to ride yesterday without a wrap when a very very warm. Orley Beck was round soliciting for a poor family.

Tues. August 9, 1927        Quite cool   75
Pa has been up doing odd jobs at Jasons, fixing fence, cutting weeds &c. My neck is better but don't feel real good. Boys and I went round the fence and picked blackberry.

Wed. August 10, 1927         Cool  74
I did quite a large washing alone. Feel rather tired tonight. Jason went back to Fostoria about his tire he got 2 weeks ago. They gave him a new one. Pa went with him. Letter from Ethel. They were down to the lake Sun. Port Clinton. O.H.

Thurs. August 11, 1927        Pleasant    78
I canned my pickles 7 qts this forenoon. Then part of the ironing this afternoon and made 2 blackberry pies. Pa helped in the hay. They got it all in but one load. Jasons and Mrs. Abbott came in tonight.

Fri. August 12, 1927       Pleasant but cloudy   80
Pa was at Jasons this forenoon. Brought home our first tomatoes for dinner. A card from Clydes- start home Thurs. will be down here Sun. maybe Sat. night, they had a nice trip.

Sat. August 13, 1927        Cloudy toward night   84
Clydes folks came down this evening to spend Sun. The children had a lovely time on their trip, all did.

Sun. August 14, 1927        Clouded threatened rain   78
We have had a very nice time. It was Jasons Birthday and we had them here too and guess they all enjoyed it. John staid down with Ralph and Wesley.

Mon. August 15, 1927        Cool, Pleasant   70
We got our milk check $24.75. Pa went up, got it cashed and paid on Xmas savings. Eberly's drove in this evening. He is very feeble. Don and Eston drove in. Glenns will move soon. I've made some boy scout flags. Ralph likes John's.

Tues. August 16, 1927         Nice cool in A.M.  46-79
I washd some, not a large wash. Pa helped get in the hay that got so wet. Mr. Davidson and Mr. Houskeeper came in this P.M. I fixed my old rocking chair with new cover.

Wed. August 17, 1927        Cool   66
I thought I'd iron but got sick. Have lain down quite a bit- stomach again. Ethel came down with Jason, got order ready and went up town with Pa. Clydes came tonight and brought batteries and fixed the radio. ethel went back with them. They took the boys home.

Thurs. August 18, 1927          Cool   70
Having so much cool weather we fear for the corn crop. I am feeling better but slept quite a bit this forenoon, don't feel like working.

Fri. August 19, 1927         Cool Cloudy
I have lain down a good bit this P.M. but think I'll soon be all right. They are getting along so slow with thrashing. Jason wants to go away and would like to get it over but afraid they can't.

Sat. August 20, 1927         Cool   75
Pa has helped at Jasons with putting oats in the barn. One field so it can be plowed for wheat. They want to go to the beach tomorrow and take us. I've been getting ready. I'm afraid I hadn't out to go but Pa wants to go so will try it.

Sun. August 21, 1927        Pleasant   78
We have had a big day, we went with Jasons down below Toledo at the Reno Beach. Found Clydes folks there with lot of others. I feel better than before we started.

Mon. August 22, 1927        Pleasant   78
I have been quite busy but didn't wash. Cut out some waists for the boys this P.M. Jasons are busy getting ready to start tonight. All stay at Stony Ridge tonight to get an early start in A.M.

Tues. August 23, 1927        Cloudy Rainy  60
We washed this morning. It got to raining just as we finished so just let them hang, won't hurt them. Ralphs were down this P.M. Its very dark gloomy. Letter from Ethel. She went to see Emma (Nelson) Kitchen Sunday.

Wed. August 24, 1927        Nice cool  60
I got the ironing done this afternoon. Canned 4 qts pickles this morning. Rain did good but not enough. Pa got brakes fixed on car this A.M. Went to togany to get plow point sharpened.

Thurs. August 25, 1927        Nice   70
We were going to Toledo today but I got up feeling so bad I could hardly stay up so gave it up till tomorrow. Tomato growers got their baskets given out today, begin picking soon.

Fri. August 26, 1927        Cool nice   75
We went to Ethels for dinner then went down to Johns awhile. The girls went along. We called at Glenns and Helens on way back, they moved into a smaller cheap house but its nice and neat as a pin. She's fine housekeeper all right.

Sat. August 27, 1927        Cool Pleasant  65
I cooked a chicken and baked some to go on a trip with Clydes folks Sunday. We got a card from Jason's from Toronto Can. Are having a fine time. A card from Grace.

Sun. August 28, 1927        Pleasant Cloudy A.M.
We have surely had one great day. Clydes took us to Castalia to see that Blue Hole, then on to Crystal Rock park on the Lake where we ate our picnic dinner. Then we went into a flying field where they were taking passengers. Saw them hop off and stop. We've been 160 miles from here.

Mon. August 29, 1927        Pleasant but cloudy   70
I've felt a little tired but did quite a bit of work. got the boys waists pretty well along, besides reading. A card from Jason. They were headed for home, still in Canada. Letter frok Hazel. She will come Wed. from his Grandpa Hines.

Tues. August 30, 1927         Pleasant 70
Jasons got home tonight. He has been down and told us some about their trip and brought us a book of scenery of Niagara Falls. Pa has been picking tomatoes alone. Card from Mrs. Bense or her friend, wanting us to come see her.

Wed. August 31, 1927         Nice warmer   80
They got off their frist tomatoes. 19 baskets. Too cold to ripen them up fast, getting warmer now. Ethel phoned to McConnells that Hazel wouldn't be there to come over, so Pa didn't go.

Thurs. September 1, 1927    Nice   76
Jasons got to threshing about non. He went with his truck this moring but will let the boys take it tomorrow so he can be there to help. Frank Self is having the M.E. Prayer Meeting tonight.

Fri. September 2, 1927    Warmer  80
Pa had to go up town for some things for Jasons and I went along. Got 2 yds of stuff and have made Dorothy a slip for school. Jasons got through thraashing quite early this P.M. about 830 bu.

Sat. September 3, 1927    Warm some rain   88
I have got ready for the Cox Reunion. Pa went up to mill this forenoon and up this afternoon with Jason to the bank and do some trading. Nice rain someplaces - not here.

Sun. September 4, 1927     Pleasant
We went to the Reunion with Ralph and Mayme. Took our car. We had a fine time and a good crowd. Tom and wife were there. Had a group picture taken.


©I bet if we put our heads together, and our notes and our old photos and a time chart of who-was-what-age-in-Sept-of-1927 we would identify most of these folks. In the interest of sharing something at least in a timely way, here goes anyways without many I.D.'s ....

(Following is the left hand side of the picture. I'm guessing the lady to the right of Grace is Lorena's mother, Mary Abbott. Jessie Criner is one of Tom's daughters.)




©What follows is the middle section of the the group photo of the 1927 Cox Reunion:



  ©What follows is the right portion of the 1927 reunion picture:



Mon. September 5, 1927    Nice   70
They got off a nice truck load of tomatoes. Mr T., Al., and Pa picked this forenoon and Jason and Lorena helped this P.M. I washed and ironed both. Lovely day to work.

Tues. September 6, 1927    Nice   80
We went down to Ethels this P.M. Got Tom and wife & we came home by the way our old place for Tom to see the old Land Marks (this is probably the old homeplace owned by their father Joseph Cox closer to Perrysburg), but they're most gone.

Wed. September 7, 1927    Pleasant   80
We took Tom and wife out to Ralphs for dinner. Then over to Ephs awhile. Then back to Mansons. They staid there to supper and they brought them home. I'm tired.

Thurs. September 8, 1927    Warm   82
Another busy day. We had Manson and Em here for dinner to visit with Toms folks. We had a nice day and they all enjoyed it I guess Pa went up and got them, took them home.

Fri. September 9, 1927     Warm, rain P.M.   82
Pa went up, helped pick tomatoes this A.M. Then took tom and wife to Toledo to Berta. Jason took 2 truck loads up P.M. It got to raining and stopped picking till Mon. I canned 3 qts.

Sat. September 10, 1927      Rainy  76
Pa went up town with Jason. Helped him a little with his water pipe. I've canned 7 qts in all of tomatoes and a little catsup and did some baking &c &c.

Sun. September 11, 1927      Pleasant
Ralphs came down this morning and we all went to Oak Harbor to Mrs. Bense. Took our dinner, had a picnic dinner with her, then all went to Camp Perry. Clydes were here when we came (back).

Mon. September 12, 1927      Warm   80
They're getting along fine with the tomatoes. Jason took 2 large truck loads this P.M. and loaded the wagon to go in the moring. I picked some dry beans A.M., cut two blouses P.M. We got our Reunion picture.

Tues. September 13, 1927      Warm threatening rain   92
Pa picked tomatoes this forenoon. He went to Fostoria with Rena P.M. to see about the tire. Only used a mo. They got a new one for only $15. Jason had to haul tomatoes. They got two big truck and wagon load off.

Wed. September 14, 1927      Warm   89
It has been so hot and hard to work. Pa had to quit and come home this P.M. I made 12 cups jell, canned 2 qts. tomatoes, and 6 pts corn. Clydes came this P.M. and Reiders this evening. Clyde and Grace doesn't feel very well- the heat, I guess.

Thurs. September 15, 1927       Very warm   92
I've done quite a lot and feel tired. Canned 7 pints corn, 2 qts pickles, and 1 gal. salted corn. Jason hauled 2 more big load P.M. Pa didn't pick this P.M. Went with Jason. They've 26T.

Fri. September 16, 1927       Warm  80
Pa picked tomatoes this A.M. They finished up for this week. Jason hauled one large load this P.M. 5500 make 29 Ton off now. We washed this P.M. and I made 12 glasses of Jell- elderberry and crabapple.

Sat. September 17, 1927      Wrm   88
I ironed this forenoon. Pa went up town. Then this P.M. I did some baking and got a chicken ready for sun. dinner. Pa put a coat of something on top of car, it got to leaking. Jason went to Oak Harbor for a load of peaches for Sanders.

Sun. September 18, 1927       Cooler rained early A.M.
Pa went up to church and S.S. Clydes folks came down to dinner. Went to their Church first. After dinner, Eva's folks came, we all went to the fairground. Jasons were there. He had another blowout.

Mon. September 19, 1927       Cold    64
They got off 1 large wagon load of tomatoes. Jason had to go to Fostoria to see about his tire so Al hauled them. I've worked quite a bit. Tore up my black dress trying to change it. Eston Cole had a close call- nearly killed.

Tues. September 20, 1927      Cold   54
Pa helped with tomatoes till noon and it got to raining, not much but we went down to ethels this P.M. Took her some stuff to take care of. Helen was there. Glenn came from work. Eston in hospital yet. Jason got 2 loads off today.

Wed. September 21, 1927       Cool partly cloudy   60
They picked and got off two loads but got one ready yesterday P.M. Took it very early, that finishes for this week. Pa went to mill P.M. I havn't done much but usual work. Frost in some places.

Thurs. September 22, 1927      Cool partly cloudy  40 to 60
A little frost this moring, hasn't hurt things much yet. We had a nice day, Uncle Charlie didn't come so Pa and I had the day to ourselves at Fair all day, had a good chance to see things I enjoy.

Fri. September 23, 1927     Cool   59
Pa went to the Fair this afternoon but one day is enough for me. I've felt a little tired. did usual work and made some crab-apple jell.

Sat. September 24, 1927      Warmer   70
Pa has cut some corn here at home A.M. Then we went up town this afternoon. Got a letter from Ethel. she has 2 boarders for a few weeks working with Don. He and Hazel were here Thurs. We were away.

Sun. September 25, 1927     Warmer   78
Pa laid down slept and rested instead of going to church. Don and Hazel and another couple came in this P.M. Later, Clydes and Jones' folks came. He took the radio home to fix. Jasons drove in this evening.

Mon. September 26, 1927      Pleasant   78
Tomatoes are ripening fast and all are busy. They got off two truck loads and wagon full ready to go early. I washed and picked some dry beans and shelled some. Mary Gene was with me today.

Tues. September 27, 1927       Nice but one little shower   75
Three big loads today- wagon & 2 truck loads. I canned 7 qts tomatoes, made 15 glasses crabapple jell and did my ironing. Can do quite a bit if I can't pick tomatoes.

Wed. September 28, 1927      Cloudy Rain  70
Pa helped pick tomatoes this forenoon but it got to raining after dinner so he said we'd go down to Ethels. Took her some tomatoes and stuff. clydes came tonight, brought Radio back, thot it all right, but something wrong. He went up got new tubes, brought some ice cream.

Thurs. September 29, 1927       Cloudy and showery   70
Got 2 big truck loads picked and hauled if it did rain a little but they're thru for this week. There are 42 baskets to haul in morning yet. I got some pears ready to put up in the morning.

Fri. September 30, 1927       Windy but pleasant   78
Pa went up town. Got glass & stuff for Jason house and Al is putting them in. Jason got home late- a breakdown at the Dairy. We shelled our dry beans. They're very nice 20 lbs.

Sat. October 1, 1927      Nice A.M. Thunderstorm P.M.  78
Al Simonds came down with the team and they moved the brooder house up we bought of Thompsons and I cleaned it all up nice. Pa went up town this P.M. I had a lame foot- had to lie down a good bit.

Sun. October 2, 1927      Lovely   82
Tomatoes are ripening so fast every one is picking. Orley Beck & wife, and Jason & Lorena picked a load P.M. Clyde's folks came down this P.M. He finally found the trouble with the Radio- a simple thing too- its fine now. Ralph and Mayme drove in from Toledo tonight.

Mon. October 3, 1927    Cloudy rainy A.M. Ralphs Birthday   70
It rained a little now and then all forenoon but they got two loads picked and hauled beside the wagon load Al took early- over 18 tons today. I kept Mary Gene. I worked on my dress.

Tues. October 4, 1927    Pleasant    60
Pa didn't pick this A.M. but helped to finish up this afternoon and got off two more loads. All for now, may be able to get a few more next week if it don't frost. I made 9 glasses of grape jell, got lima beans ready to can.

Wed. October 5, 1927      Nice   75
I have canned 14 pints of ima beans 2 of string beans and carrots mixed, 3 qts tomatoes besides getting the stuff ready for mixed pickles. Pa has commenced his cow stable. Went up to get material P.M. World Series came in on Radio.

Thurs. October 6, 1927    Warm   78
Pa is getting along fine with his cement floor in the barn, doing it alone, but had a time getting the cows in different stall than their own. I made my mixed pickles, canned 5 qtts.

Fri. October 7, 1927    Pleasant   60
Pa got his cement floor done this forenoon and we went up to Ralphs this afternoon, took them some tomatoes. Cliffords were there. They sure have a lovely baby. Jason got a job hauling tomatoes.

Sat. October 8, 1927    Cool but Pleasant  50
Cliffords folks stopped this morning, got some tomatoes. We went up town this afternoon. I had my eyes tested, will have my glasses Wed. or Thurs. I've been needing them changed.

Sun. October 9, 1927     Cool but nice after frost    56
Pa and I went up to Church this morning. After dinner we went up to see Sarah Park. She happened to be there but lives in B.G. now, Allen's folks lives in her house.

Mon. October 10, 1927    Cool, Pleasant, frost again   56
I washed and ironed. Pa went up to pick tomatoes but helped get in a load of hay and came back, helped wash. Becks came P.M. and he and they picked nearly a load. Letter from Ethel, Glenn changed work. Jason & Al went to haul tomatoes afternoon.

Tues. October 11, 1927     Pleasant, but windy tonight    66
Pa and Al picked some then loaded wagon then after dinner Pa took them up and Al went with Jason to help him handle the tomatoes. He makes more loads with help, doing quite well at it.

Wed. October 12, 1927     Cool after hard rain last night   60
Pa picked a few more tomatoes and took me up to get my glasses. I like them. Clydes folks came tonight for eggs. They got 7 doz. They're 40 cts. now.

Thurs. October 13, 1927     Cold Cloudy   50
Pa picked tomatoes this A.M. and Becks came awhile and they've finished. Pa took up the load this P.M. Left the baskets. Makes over 80 ton on 6 Acres. I've sewed quite a bit.

Fri. October 14, 1927     Cold    50
Pa has been cutting corn here at home, says its real good, and got ripe even if it was late. I have sewed quite a bit on my black dress I am making over. I've been listening over the Radio and sewing.

Sat. October 15, 1927     Cool clear    58
Pa cut his corn this forenoon and went up town this afternoon. I've done usual work, got my plants put away and finished up my dress I've been at.

Sun. October 16, 1927     Cool Pleasant   50
We went down to Clydes this morning in time to go with them to church. After dinner he took us for a long ride. Called at Jones' awhile. children staid there, went to Ottawa Hills, Point Place & other places. Phoned to Ethel. Jasons drove in tonight. R.E. and Mayme came tonight.

Mon. October 17, 1927      Cold cloudy   44
We took up the rug, cleaned it and room. got it all ready to put up the stove but Jason had to haul tomatoes and was too busy to help. They have to go practice at the Grange tonight.

Tues. October 18, 1927     Cold windy  45
A man Mr Coffman (sic) (George Franklin Coffin) is going to paint our house and came to look it over. will begin tomorrow. Pa got the paint and ladders ready today. Jason and Rena went to Fostoria this P.M. He and Al put up our stove.

Wed. October 19, 1927      Nice  56   (Naomi's 72nd birthday)
Zoe's little boy was born (William Martin Wilson). The painter is getting along quite well. Pa has been digging potatoes about 1/2 done. Clydes and Jasons came and brought oysters tonight for supper. Jasons brought a lovely hand bag. I got greetings from Ethels, Glenns. Clyde brought the oysters & crackers. Jr. is getting mumps. He and Grace didn't come.
 
Thurs. October 20, 1927     Nice   60
I have done usual work and helped pick up potatoes awhile after Brooks had come. I got a nice basket of him. Hazel sent a nice type-written letter. Mrs. McConnell came awhile with the baby.

Fri. October 21, 1927     Nice   56
Pa finished digging the potatoes. Then went up for more paint and oil. Then commenced painting the coal and work shed. He'll paint that & garage. I dug my gladiolas.

Sat. October 22, 1927     Fine   66
Getting along well with the painting. He quit about 3 o'clock and went up town with P and staid up. I did usual work and baked some. Radio is so good now, spend some time listening. Mrs. Hannah was buried.

Sun. October 23, 1927     Very nice   70
Ralph and Mayme came down in time for dinner. Had a chicken dinner and she brought a pheasant cooked. Albert had hurt it so had to kill it. Ralph wanted to look at timber, we drove down.

Mon. October 24, 1927      Nice weather   75
Pa has painted pretty steady, gets tired at it, went all over the shed. Will start the garage tomorrow. He thinks he'll go on and do the other buildings too as he has help.

Tues. October 25, 1927     Nice   70
Ethel came up about noon with Jason. She hadn't been here for so long. We took her up town to take the 8 o'clock car. Nice weather for their painting. Pa got barn painted.

Wed. October 26, 1927     Warm Pleasant   76
The painter finished on the house. Pa has been over the garage with one coat. Went up to mill and got paint for the barn. Eston stopped on way to Toledo. He has to take one more treatment.

Thurs. October 29, 1927      Fine   38
I washed, a quite large one alone. they have been very busy painting. Pa had to go get some more oil and stuff. Got barn nearly once over. Looks dandy. We got announcement of Zoe's baby yesterday.

Fri. October 29, 1927     Fine weather   80
We've surely had nice weather for painting. Not a drop of rain since we bagan and nearly through. I ironed and got gladiolas taken care of. Gene came for pumpkins and eggs.

Sat. October 29, 1927      Cooler Cloudy   55
It rained some enough to stop painting so Pa took him (Mr. Coffin) up town and got groceries. He will go on to Findlay. This P.M. Pa got the team, brought straw, covered potatoes, hauled some corn he had husked to feed. Al helped him. He husked for Al.

Sun. October 29, 1927      Nice   68
We have been at home all day and alone. I havn't felt very good and have lain down a good deal this P.M. The painter came back tonight.

Mon. October 29, 1927      Pleasant but cloudy P.M.   68
They got through so Mr. Coffin will go in the morning. Just a little more Pa will do. Clyde and Grace came for eggs tonight. The children were out, didn't come. Big time in town tonight too. I went to cemetery, stopped at Box.

1927 Memoranda
Oct. has been unusually nice, have had a nice time to do our painting.

Tues. November 1, 1927    Another nice day   60
We have been very busy. Pa has finished up the little odds and ends of painting and put things back in place. I've cleaned up 11 nice paint pails, it seems so good to be all through. Jason came in tonight. Brought milk check.

Wed. November 2, 1927     Rainy A.M.   Colder
Pa took home the ladders, went up town, got glasss, and fixed barn windows, cleaned part of hen-house. I've spiced some pears, pulled, and canned my few little beets.

Thurs. November 3, 1927       Nice but cloudy tonight   50
I got a water-less cooker today of Brooks for trading $10. worth and 2.98 in money. they got their tomato checks and went up town and fixed them up. I washed. We've just put 38 pullets over in park. Finish tomorrow night.

Fri. November 4, 1927    Cloudy rain P.M.  Colder   40
I picked the old geese this A.M. We went up to Ralphs this afternoon. He is hauling sand for his barn before starting to husk. The corn-borer men are plowing at Jasons today 3 tractors.

Sat. November 5, 1927    Nov. 5 1927 Cold Snow   38
First snow of the season. Rena left the children with me, while she went Toledo with the girls and their mother. Jason stopped for them, I've been quite busy, spiced some pears. Finished my ironing and did some baking.

Sun. November 6, 1927     Cold, snow flurries   34
It was very disagreeable all day. Froze quite hard last night. We've been home all day. They've started up meetings here again. got the church painted and cleaned.

Mon. November 7, 1927     Cold, Windy   35
I have commenced the week fixing and changing some things for winter. Pa has been husking standing corn here at home. My Needlecraft (Magazine) came first time. I called on Mrs. Thompson as I went for mail, took her some of my late flowers.

Tues. November 8, 1927     Moderate   38
I havn't felt very good yesterday and today but have sewed and mended some. Pa went up and voted then back by town, settled for his paint. John came down. Got alcohol in car P.M.

Wed. November 9, 1927     Pleasant   40
Pa husked this forenoon then went up to Jasons this afternoon and fixd his coal shed. I went along and found Rena gone and company there. Gene had come to get dinner. Becks finished their job of husking at Jasons.

Thurs. November 10, 1927    Warmer Cloudy   60
I washed a little and ironed and did a number of other things. Pa husked a lot of shocks and went to mill. Jason finished husking, will help here some A letter from Rose, will come for a visit.

Fri. November 11, 1927    72
Al came down and helped Pa with team and wagon. Got in 2 big loads, picked up some that Pa had husked. A letter from Ethel, has a very bad cold. It has been warm and windy. Alton Crass died.

Sat. November 12, 1927     Windy Colder   40
Al came down with the team again and they finished the standing corn and picked up what Pa had husked. I've been quite busy and not feeling extra good.

Sun. November 13, 1927       Pleasant   40
We went down to Ethels to dinner, had a dandy dinner. It was the two girls birthday. Glenn and Helen were there. Don brought Hazel. Harolds came in P.M. We, Clyde and children, came, went down to see Zoe and baby. she isn't very well. Alton Crass funeral. Jasons went.

Mon. November 14, 1927      Pleasant   64
Pa husked 15 shocks of corn; all done but 7. I've felt tired, didn't do much but mend and sew a little. They've painted Thompsons house 2nd time.

Tues. November 15, 1927    Windy, Rainy P.M.   64
Pa got through husking this forenoon and Al brought team down & they hauled it and quite a lot of fodder in. I went for the mail then on down to Smiths. Our painter died alone in his boarding house (in Findlay).

Wed. November 16, 1927    Rainy   44
Rena brought the kiddies down while they took their company to Toledo. Ralph and Mayme came, brought some pullet and traded for roosters. Mr. Binkley was here. Letter from Ethel and boys have work. One from Helen.

Thurs. November 17, 1927      Cold snow on ground   29
We were going to Charlies but too cold and bad. Jason brought us two cans of carbide he had. Wayne Thompson (Earl and Margaret's son) with him and Al yesterday. They will drive it while he and Rena are away to the Grange affair at Cleveland.

Fri. November 18, 1927     Mod. Clear   32
Better than yesterday- snow gone. Jason goes to Cleveland today. Pa went up and worked at different things, cleaned out tile, drains, &c. I made kraut new way, packed in cans instead of crock. Mayme says its all right. Made 7 qts to try.

Sat. November 19, 1927     Mod.  30
We went up town this afternoon. Did a little shopping, saw quite a few we knew. Clydes Birthday 39.

Sun. November 20, 1927     Cool Cloudy   40
A busy day. We went to Church this A.M. then down here to the Radical Church this P.M. They are starting services again. Then Jasons took us down to Clyde's tonight. Jasons just got home from Cleveland P.M.

Mon. November 21, 1927     Warmer Cloudy   50
Jason got at his work again today. We were there awhile this P.M. looking up a shade for reading lamp, found none in town Sat. Jason bought some pullets of Thompsons 48.

Tues. November 22, 1927     Warm Cloudy windy   42
We washed this forenoon, then I did the ironing P.M.; all but the curtains- 2 pairs. Pa has quite a cold but went up and did some work fixing something. Jason had some work done on truck. Mr. Van Camp was buried down here.

Wed. November 23, 1927    Cloudy    52
Cleaned the bedroom and curtains up. Pa went up and worked this P.M. cleaning out fencerows &c. Brooks brought some oysters, had some fried for dinner- soup supper. Eggs are 50 cts but don't get many.

Thurs. November 24, 1927      Cloudy colder   38
We have spent a nice quiet Thanksgiving at home alone. Had a nice little chicken dinner with sweet potatoes, dressing and gravy. I've been busy writing letters. Heard the Waite and Scott game. (Toledo high schools) Pa's cold is quite bad. Mine is better.

Fri. November 25, 1927       Mod.   38
We don't get much done get round late morings. Pa goes up and works P.M. at his cleaning up. I've sewed or tatted some, fixing Ethels scarf now. Rained last night real hard & tonight some.

Sat. November 26, 1927       Cloudy Warm   60
I've done usual work and some baking. Clydes folks came to go with Jasons to doings up town. Left their children. We had a good time with their puzzles they brought. Rainy tonight.

Sun. November 27, 1927        Colder, cloudy, misty   40
Clyde went with Jason on his trip this morning. Then came took children there for dinner, drove in when they went homel Pa and I went down to McConnells tonight.

Mon. November 28, 1927       Warm, cloudy, rainy   61
It rained hard again last night and A.M. and raining hard tonight again. Pa wanted to go out to Charlies if it isn't too bad.

Tues. November 29, 1927       Fine   62
We have had a lovely day to go out to Charlies. Roads are good all the way now and we made good time both ways. Had a nice visit and found all well.

Wed. November 30, 1927      Rain & Snow    30
Waht a day it has been, it was raining some when Ethel came up with Jason but thought it would stop but turned to snow very hard. Johns were coming for her, but Jason trook her up town and she took car. Too bad for Johns to come.

Thurs. December 1, 1927      Pleasant   39
We washed, took down some curtains. Will clean the room tomorrow and put them up after ironing is done. Sanders was here, we got some more cold medicine. Mr. Heiman was buried, Mrs. Weimer's father.

Fri. December 2, 1927       Cold   28
I ironed quite a large iroing too. Pa went up town, did quite a lot of trading, took the milk check  almost $20. He helped me to sweep and clean the front room and put up the curtains.

Sat. December 3, 1927       Cold   28
I have done usual work and made 8 quarts of kraut- put it in cans. Got a letter from Ethel; and one from Helen and Glenn has steady work now. Ethel got home quite late.

Sun. December 4, 1927   Moderate   30
We have been at home all day reading, listening over Radio- it is just fine now, hope it stays so. Clydes and Mr. Cole's folks were down tonight, got 2 doz. eggs.

Mon. December 5, 1927        Mod.   30
I got the little Hemstitcher this morning that I sent for. I've tried it some. Suppose it's as much as I can expect for 1.00. Will use it quite a bit I think. got Xmas check, 25.50

Tues. December 6, 1927       Pleasant A.M.   Cloudy P.M.   36
We went up town early after dinner, drew money on check, traded some and went on up to Ralphs. They were husking. Pa went out, took Mayme's place. Albert is at home about sick and has two boils on his arm. Jason came in tonight- had trouble with truck, they had to send on up get milk.   

Wed. December 7, 1927       Bad rainy   50
I've tried to sew a little but rather dark and gloomy. Started some pillow-slips. Pa has tendd chores and read, is reading Lindbergh's book tonight The Lone Eagle. Windy and raining tonight.

Thurs. December 8, 1927        Cold, sudden change   6
It was bad yesterday but it is terrible cold this A.M. Got up to 10 now, down to 6 tonight. Jasons load of milk was froze bad, had to be steamed. Took an hr. to unload. Mrs. McConnell was up awhile.

Fri. December 9, 1927        Cold   3 A.M.    18 P.M.
It was pretty cold this moring but not so windy and severe as yesterday but it moderated some this P.M. Pa isn't feeling so very good. I've sewed and crochet some. Made some hard soap this A.M. Its nice.

Sat. December 10, 1927        Mod, cloudy   30
I've been quite busy, washed and ironed a little, besides usual work. Crochetd quite a bit, finished a pr. of pillow cawses. Pa had to go to mill, and went over to Mansons. Grange Homecoming tonight.

Sun. December 11, 1927        Rainy this A.M.  Cloudy  38
We have been at home all day, no one came, been quite a lot of travel. We've been reading and listening over Radio, we don't seem to be shut in now any more.

Mon. December 12, 1927        Cloudy, Misty   40
We went up town this afternoon, did some Christmas shopping but can't get every thing at once. Must look round a little. An awful crowd came in the P.M.

Tues. December 13, 1927       Rained all day   58
I've been quite busy. Can't do much till afternoon and has been so very dark, but I cut out 3 little waists, one was shirt, got it started. They've commenced meetings down here.

Wed. December 14, 1927    Nice   35
It has been very nice after our bad wether, I hae sewed quite a bit this afternoon on the waists. We heard today Mr. Ewing was badly hurt- fell, broke his hip.

Thurs. December 15, 1927       Cloudy   34
I washed this forenoon and worked at fancy work this P.M. Jason went out to see some men on his route and Pa went along, got our check $18.35 for milk.

Fri. December 16, 1927        Colder clear windy   22
We went up town this afternoon. I guess we hae about finished with our Christmas shopping. Of course it isn't much. A letter from Ethel, she is working.

Sat. December 17, 1927       Cold windy  17 A.M.   10 tonight
I did usual work, baked cake and pies and sewed quite a bit. Pa tends fires and chores and went over the sidboard and rocker with a varnish- a golden oak stain.

Sun. December 18, 1927         Cold   10
Pa went to Church this moring, but I got in on the Pontiac service. Ralph and Mayme came down this P.M. in their new Dodge sedan. Clyde and Grace this evening from Columbus on way home. His feet were nearly frozen.

Mon. December 19, 1927       Cold  20
It is some better than its been for a few days but awful windy and bad yet. I've worked what time I have at the tatting piece. Mrs. McConnell was in awhile. Eston Cole was in selling brushes. got one.

Tues. December 20, 1927       Windy & disagreeable    30
Pa went up and got his caqr license tag then on out to Bob Leimgrubers for chicken crate. We sold the geese this P.M. to Avery's but one we kept for Xmas. Pa saw Ernie to get him to take chickens to Toledo for him Thurs. Geese brought $22.50.

Wed. December 21, 1927        Mod.   30
I have worked pretty steady getting things ready to do up for Xmas and tonight got card ready to go. I've got one greeting from Mrs. Boughner. Present from Don & friend.

Thurs. December 22, 1927       Pleasant   35
Pa and Ernie McConnell went to Toledo this moring with the chickens 235 lbs. Jason was in awhile P.M. I've been quite busy.

Fri. December 23, 1927       Pleasant   35
We went up town this forenoon, did a little more shopping for our own use mostly. Have dressed the goose and crocheted nearly a ball of thread since dinner.

Sat. December 24, 1927       Mod.   28
Pa went up to mill this afternoon and got a new inner tube as the onld one is played clear out, came with car. Jason and kiddies came in tonight. Brought us each a lovely silk and wool scarf. Kiddies a record Vernon Delharts.

Sun. December 25, 1927       A nice Christmas   28
We went to Ethels, Jim, glenn and Helen came up with Eston to see his father ad back. Clydes came over and brought lovely presents: black satin crepe for dress. Pa complete shaving set besides what Ethels had and Ralphs came in tonight with some more.

Mon. December 26, 1927        Nice   28
Pa has been busy raking and burning weeds, cobs &c. Dorothy ad Ralph came down with Eston and Mildred this moring. We go the loveliest box of h'k'fs from Ruby- handpainted, six. One for me and each of the girls.

Tues. December 27, 1927       Pleasant   34
We have been quite busy. I'm finishing a tatted piece I didn't get done. changed it. Dorothy got busy at wool flowers. I got interested too. Pa has been cutting stalks.

Wed. December 28, 1927        Cloudy and rainy   45
It has rained some most all afternoon and quite hard tonight but we went up town a little while this P.M. We got an annoucement of a baby girl at Beulahs.

Thurs. December 29, 1927         49
Dorothy went over to visit with Mildred this A.M. Pa took her and went in to see Mr. Ewing. He is quite bad. Children were all there last night but Raymond they sent for. We went up to see Wm Eberly this P.M. He is getting bad. dorothy and I've been listeing in. It's good. Eston, Mildred brought her back.

Fri. December 30, 1927        Rainy foggy   35
It has been so dark. Had a light all afternoon. Finished my tatting piece. hazel brought Ethel down to see Mr Ewing and stopped for a few minutes. Ralph went home with them.

Sat. December 31, 1927        Colder  snowed nearly all day   20
Eston brought my brush. Couldn't get the  car out. Sent up with McConnells. Clydes came in tonight. Left children Helen and Jr. and went up town with Jasons.©





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. 
  
Early in the year 1927 Jason hired a man named "Al."  Al Simonds was lodging with Jason and Lorena in the 1930 census. Naomi calls him "Al Simonds"  in October 1927- which is the first time we learn of his surname. 

To view previous 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

( 20170207-2151  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. The 1927 Cox reunion photo has been added to this, maybe more in the future, as there are more known to be from this year.   Anywho.... onward......@bjc)

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