Naomi's Diaries

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Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1928 Diary

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

Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox born in Ohio October 19, 1855.  She is 72 years old as 1928 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, LeGalleyThomas,  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, DorothyDoris,  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.***

There are several "Virtual Cemeteries" on findagrave related to these diaries. A new one is made for 1928-1930. Will try to add absolutely every one mentioned in these years, even if the mention is to note only their burial  The first Virtual Cemetery  became unwieldy in size. 


©The 1928 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.
There is more room for writing in this 1928 diary than many, in fact, most, of the previous years of her diary keeping.



Sun. January 1, 1928     Very cold, windy   Zero
My! What a day. Clyde went with Jason this morning but they had a very hard day, snow had drifted so. So many got stuck on our road. Jason will take the truck up town tonight. Clyde will go up to bring him back, then go home. Dorothy goes home with them. Al left Jason this morning, went to Dans.

Mon. January 2, 1928    Cold    5 Above
Not much of interest, just usual work. I've sewed some and read some in the book Ralph's gave me "Shavings" by Joseph Lincoln. We listened awhile to the big Foot-ball game in Col.- Stanford and Pittsburg. They've been clearing the road of snow.

Tues. January 3, 1928    Cold   8 Below A.M.   10 Above P.M.
It has moderated quite a lot today. I'm so glad- I get so tired of the Zero weather. A snow plow went along a couple of times and cleaned the roads off good. Ernie came in A.M. Comes often when he can't work, gets lonesome like Pa, They talk. James came tonight to listen to the radio. (James is Ernie's son)

Wed. January 4, 1928     Clear, Cold, windy P.M.   3 A.M.    20 P.M.
We did a large washing but cold and windy to hang them up but got them all in and will be ready to iron in morning. We got check for the chickens yesterday $51.88. Milk check Sun $16.10. Don't get so much now. Jason only takes it every other day.

Thurs. January 5, 1928     Moderating    30
I did my ironing and sewed some. I've got the quilt blocks going again. Think I can finish one quilt before long.

Fri. January 6, 1928     Pleasant   35
We went up to Ralphs this afternoon. He is hauling away a crib of corn It is 90 cts now. Stopped at Jasons a few minutes. Jason was at John Oppermans sale. Snow is about gone, only big drifts. Donald and Hazel Fasler were married.

Sat. January 7, 1928     Moderate   40
We got our work done up this forenoon and went up town this afternoon. I took out a Christmas savings account. I got a percale dress for every day- a black. I met quite a few I knew. It is raining tonight. Mr. Ewing died this morning at 8-40. Fell and broke his hip 4 weeks ago.

Sun. January 8, 1928     Warm Cloudy   38
Pa went up to church and got in a collision and ha to have the car taken to the Garage with one wheel torn to pieces. He didn't get hurt but went on to Church and Mr. Reider brought him home. Ralph and Mayme brought their dinner and came down soon after he came home. Mr & Mrs Reider came from Ewings a little while.

Mon. January 9, 1928     Mod. Cloudy   35
Pa went up town with Ernie McConnell this afternoon to see the Ins. Agent about the expense of fixing the car up. They're getting along quite well with it, can get it soon but not in time for the funeral. Jason run in a minute this P.M.

Tues. January 10, 1928       Pleasant but muddy   40
We went to Mr. Ewings funeral with Mr. McConnell. It was a very large funeral held at the house. The girls came here for dinner and went with us. Jason brought Jim & Ethel. After we got home they phoned to Jason the car was ready. Pa went up with him and got it and brought our meat from Harves, 1/2 of a pig. Grandchildren were the Pallbearers today- Glenn, Don, Roscoe, Robert (Arthur Ewing's son), Lawrence and Clarence Kidd.

Wed. January 11, 1928     Pleasant   40
We got our meat taken care of and a little sausage made, some 14 or 15 lbs- it is much better and easier for us now and enough for us too, we think, to buy a half instead of raising and fatting a pig. Jason had to hire a truck, his had to be fixed.

Thurs. January 12, 1928     Pleasant but cloudy    40
We went up town this afternoon. Pa had to settle up about the car as it is insured he will only be out about $5.00. I got some Records, a big sale on, got them 25 cts. apiece of 5 for $1.00. Got 5, didn't know as they were very good, have been culled so, but they are real good.

Fri. January 13, 1928     Nice    38
Jim came to B.G. this morning and on down here for dinner. Lester brought him, then they all had to go back at 2. They came and took him. Their Fathers will is being tended to. Pa hasn't been feeling well this P.M. Has lain down a good bit.

Sat. January 14, 1928     Warm partly cloudy   56
I've felt rather dull and tired, hard to work someway then. Before I'd got through Eva and Will Wertz came in. I was so ashamed of myself, they had brought Dorothy Pry and Emma Cox to Haskins to a funeral. Pa went up town P.M. and went to Mansons.  Jason was in this P.M. awhile.

Sun. January 15, 1928     Colder cloudy   28
We have been at home all day. Clydes have been down this afternoon. got some eggs. Jasons folks took her mother down to Harry's (her son, Harry Abbott)  at Toledo.

Mon. January 16, 1928      Warm, Cloudy, Foggy.   40
I've sewed a little. Made 2 gingham aprons and finished some tatting I'm making for Mrs. Winterhalter for a towel and making some more for a towel I'll give to Donald's wife. We got our milk check $15.65 test isn't so high as usual, 5 not bad tho for 2 cows.

Tues. January 17, 1928     Nice   35
We did quite a large washing this forenoon. It was a dandy day for drying the clothes. Pa went up this P.M. to clean out fence-rows, got his glasses caught in the brush and couldn't find them, will look some more tomorrow. Armbruster will commence hauling corn tomorrow for Jason.

Wed. January 18, 1928     Pleasant   35
Pa went to mill but went to Jasons first and looked for his glasses. Jason went out with him and he found them, He could see better. They were all right. I did my ironing and tatted some. Jasons man got 2 big loads away- it's .95 cts.

Thurs. January 19, 1928      Rainy A.M.   Windy P.M.    40
Mary Gene came this morning as Rena wanted to go away to some grange doing. Jason had to go as Pall bearer this P.M. Bobby came on bus. Jason came for them. Sanders were coming with oysters. Ralphs and Cortlands came in this P.M. a few minutes.

Fri. January 20, 1928      Cold Windy & snowflurries,    8 to 10
Too disagreeable to be out, not much travel. Pa tends chores and fires. Went for mail this A.M. and thought he'd froze his ears. I've been making a black percale dress, done but snaps.

Sat. January 21, 1928      Cold  14   9A.M.
I've been quite busy. Did usual work and baked some and finished some work I had on hand and mended some. Pa went up town, paid his Int. and such like. A letter from Ethel, Wesley is well and back in school.

Sun. January 22, 1928        Moderate   36
We have been at home all day alone. Have listened on the Radio and Victrola and I've written 3 letters, one to Orra, Ruby and Ethel.

Mon. January 23, 1928      Pleasant   36  
Pa cut down cornstalks this forenoon and  cut brush down to Jasons P.M. I went down to McConnells this P.M. Baby is getting so nice, so lively too. I havn't done much but cook and usual work. Rena went to see Mrs. Wylie. She's in bed again.

Tues. January 24, 1928      Rainy with wind & snow tonight   36
I expect we will have another bad spell of weather it was so nice yesterday. I've worked on the quilt blocks some. Pa has been at home all day.

Wed. January 25, 1928      Colder mostly clear    21
Farmers Institute started today. Rena took some things, cottage cheese, milk and corn and I sent 1 doz. brown eggs. She got 1st on cheese- gets lovely vase and 3rd on eggs gets sack of flour. We kept kiddies while they went up tonight.

Thurs. January 26, 1928      Cold snow flurry's   20
Doris came down with Jason. Armbruster went with him on his trip this A.M. Rena left Mary Gene here and helped to the Grange serve dinner at the U.B. Church to Farm Bureau people. Farmers Institute closed, brought things home.

Fri. January 27, 1928      Cold   22-10
Pa went up with Jasons and paid his tax 4132. I made doughuts swept &c then worked on quilt blocks. Doris made fudge and we've been listening over the Radio quite a bit. Mrs. Abbott came back home (to Jason and Rene's house)- has been at Toledo (at her son Harry's).

Sat. January 28, 1928      Cold blustery   16   6
We went up town this afternoon. If it was a little stormy. Had to get some things, got new batteries for Radio, changed one of my records, got one of "Evan Williams". Ralph came in just after we got home. He would like us to save eggs for them to set.

Sun. January 29, 1928       Cold    0     19
Down to Zero this A.M. but warmed up quite a little. Doris went to S.S. with Fannie (McConnell) this afternoon then we took her to the 3-30 car to go home, would have taken her but too cold.

Mon. January 30, 1928       Moderated some    22
We washed this forenoon and was going to sew this P.M. but got to reading and time slipped by so fast didn't get at it.

Tues. January 31, 1928        Mod.       28
We were going to Ralphs then he and Pa were going over to a big sale near there, the Pugh farm, but when he went to get the car he'd forgot to turn off the switch, batteries were dry. He walked up to Jasons. He came, took them out, and to Garage, brought back some to use. I have sewed this P.M. Made 2 pr pillow-slips and one apron.

Wed. February 1, 1928   Colder, cloudy, windy   14
We have just done chores and usual work. I ironed this forenoon and worked on quilt blocks this P.M. Mr. McConnell came in and talked awhile.

Thurs. February 2, 1928     Pleasant   29
Nothing much doing but usual work. I've sewed and tatted a little. Looked for Ralphs down for eggs tonight but they didn't come. Radio is good now.

Fri. February 3, 1928     Very nice   40
Ethel came down  with Jason and we have had quite a nice visit, first time she has been down for so long. We took her up town to take car after supper. Jason has hauled 3 loads of corn this P.M. on the truck.

Sat. February 4, 1928       Cloudy, foggy, rainy tonight   48
Pa went up town this P.M. Jason got home late but Armbruster hauled 2 loads corn on the wagon. Glenn and Helen came up tonight with Eston (son of Lester and Mabel Ewing Cole, b 1907, cousins of the kids of Jim and Ethel Ewing). He has got his old place back again. He took them on up town to the show. Kiddies are staying here tonight. Had to have a load of coal brought down.

Sun. February 5, 1928      Colder   28
It rained up to Midnight then turned quite cold so ground was froze quite hard. Clydes folks came this afternoon. Then a little later Ralph and Mayme came. Then Eston came for Glenn and Helen. Ralphs got 7 1/2 doz. eggs for hatching and Clydes 6 doz. Rena came for children time for S.S. Then they went to Orla's or dinner. Orla (Orley) went with him on his trip today.

Mon. February 6, 1928      Nice but rather cold   30
Pa cut corn stalks this forenoon and went up town this P.M.- business at bank. I cut out a little dress for Mary Gene, her Christmas dress.

Tues. February 7, 1928       Warmer rain A.M.   42
Pa has been busy this P.M. cleaning hen house &c. I got Mary Genes little dress pretty well done. We went up to Jasons tonight. It is getting awfully muddy. It was so hard to see tonight Pa went across the road in Frank Selfs field.

Wed. February 8, 1928     Cloudy, rainy   34
Havn't done much but chores and usual work. Too muddy and bad to do much. Jason had Averys boy haul two loads of corn. I have sewed some.

Thurs. February 9, 1928      Mod. snow flurries   28
I washed a little this moring. Ground was froze so I could get out. Back yard has been awfl muddy and so much water. I have sewed some this P.M. I'm not feeling very good tonight. Taking some cold I guess.

Fri. February 10, 1928      Cold but pleasant   28
Pa cut this forenoon, got nearly through but was too tired to finish. I did my little iroing and sewed some after reading the mail that takes time.

Sat. February 11, 1928       Mod. Som snow A.M,  30
We went up town this afternoon. Took our first eggs to Binkley 12 doz. .39 cts. He is rather disappointed they don't come in better. Jasons man hauled 2 loads of corn. Letter from Ethel, all well and busy. I got me a new couch cover &c.

Sun. February 12, 1928      Pleasant   32
We went up to Church this morning, first time for quite a while. Have been reading and listening on Radio this P.M. A Lincolns birthday program from Brooklyn N.Y. Jasons folks came down tonight awhile.

Mon. February 13, 1928       Pleasant but cloudy P.M.   38
Pa finished cutting his stalks this morning and went up and cut brush this afternoon. I've sewed some, got the quilt nearly done. I finished a linen towel or scarf trimmed with tatting too. They got two more loads of corn. All they'll haul I guess. Raining tonight.

Tues. February 14, 1928       Rainy   38
It has been rainy and bad most all day. I have sewed a little. Got the quilt ready to tie now, probably tomorrow. Just saw in the paper Ralph is Vice Pres. & a director in the Wood Co. Jersey Cattle club.

Wed. February 15, 1928       Mod.   34
Rena had to help with serving dinner up town and left M.G. here and Bobbie stopped tonight. They stopped for them later. Pa helped me tie Ethels quilt this P.M. Jason stopped on way home and left check $15.65

Thurs. February 16, 1928      Nice   34
We washed this morning. Then Pa helped Jason fix a drive-way for his truck into the shed where he keeps it.  I hemmed the quilt and some other work. Rena went to the Co. Grange with Becks. Left M.G. She is a lot of company and pretty cute. Mr. Reider has sold the mill.

Fri. February 17, 1928        Pleasant   38
Pa went up town this forenoon, got check cashed and paid for a load of corn. This P.M. he helped Jason again. Got the trenches filled with stone, ready for crushed stone. I ironed besides doing a few other things.

Sat. February 18, 1928       Cold stormy snow    16
A great change from yesterday. Nothing, only necessary work. Pa had to go take the eggs to Binkley 14 doz only 36 cts. He also got some feed ground. Jasons went to Grange tonight, left Kiddies but stopped for them. Terrell the tea man is back on the job. Came today

Sun. February 19, 1928      Stormy disagreeable   28
We have been at home all day about.. Ethel came down with Jason, and Clydes came a little later, on to Jasons then stopped and took her home. I was so glad she could go that way. Clydes got some eggs at Lester C. Jason brought us 15 gal of cheese for the hens.

Mon. February 20, 1928         Cold, windy, snowy   8
I've made a good start at some more cutting and piecing of old things but am making a small lounge quilt of the better smaller pieces. Ethel took the one home I just made for her. I'd like to clean them, the pieces, up this spring.

Tues. February 21, 1928           Cold Clear   1-2
It is moderating some. James came down to listen in on Radio tonight. I have worked some on the pieces making a little lounging quilt crazy work.

Wed. February 22, 1928         Warmer rainy   36
No mail to read so Pa has been busy fixing up some things. I finished sewing the pieces on my lounge quilt. A fresh cow, little Maude, nice big calf.

Thurs. February 23, 1928          Colder stormy   28
We have been fixing up the incubator putting new burlap on the frames. Got it ready to start when we are ready. Jason took a load of corn down to Hosler Toledo this P.M. Its blowing and snowing tonight. Afraid it drifts.

Fri. February 24, 1928           Clear but cold   18
We went up to Ralphs this afternoon and they were away. We took Mr and Mrs McConnell with us. We went in awhile, got warm, my feet were awfully cold. A letter from Ethel. Glenn will move tomorrow. Mr Shearer is bad off.

Sat. February 25, 1928         Cold   2-12
Pa was going up town this P.M. but couldn't get car started. Phoned and Jason came and got him started. Got to Garage, they fixed it. Don and wife came tonight. Kiddies are staying tonight.

Sun. February 26, 1928           Cold Clear   24
Donald and Hazel, his wife, has been here. Have had a nice days visit. Pa took them to the 6-15 car after lunch. Rena got the children in time for S.S.

Mon. February 27, 1928         Mod.   33
We went up to Ralphs this P.M. Got 7 1/2 doz. eggs. got them all placed in the crater of the large incubator. Jason came and helped move it in. Mayme and Ralphs chicks are hatching. Mayme had her teeth pulled Fri. Mercers came there P.M.

Tues. February 28, 1928        Pleasant   38
Pa went up and helped Jason this afternoon. He is getting his track filled with cinders over the stone they filled in. We got our eggs in and heating, only the big one.  Tried to get a few more so we could set others but couldn't. I feel tired and bad all day, don't know why.

Wed. February 29, 1928         Pleasant A.M.  Cloudy P.M.  35
Pa helped with the cinders again this A.M. Went up town this afteroon, took his corn money and paid some more on the debt $250. Guess we'll soon be able to see through. Jason took a load of oats to Toledo to Hosler this afternoon. It was Dan's oats.

Memoranda 1928
Feb. has been a rather cold disagreeable month - lots of stormy weather, good bit of Zero weather.

Thurs. March 1, 1928   Cold tonight, Pleasant A.M.   30
We washed this forenoon. Pa went up to Jasons this P.M. Got some oats for chickens. Got check for milk $16.35. Ralphs came tonight for eggs to set again. They got 225 chicks from 350 eggs.

Fri. March 2, 1928   Cold windy   32
Pa filled the lighting plant. He isn't feeling very good today, has a little cold. I have been cutting out pieces and cleaning up scraps. James came down tonight to listen in on Radio. He enjoys it so much. Jason took a load up to a park in his new truck.

Sat. March 3, 1928   Cold but pleasant   30
Just as Pa was starting up town Eva and Will came and brought Rose down to stay over night. They'll come for her tomorrow. Jason drove in with his new truck this P.M. Its a dandy. I got a letter from Kan. Brother John's Grandson (Charles J and Bessie Taylor Deselms' son Orville E Deselms born 1906).

Sun. March 4, 1928        Cold windy   30
Pa went up to Church. Rose and I have been busy visiting. Harold and Hazel went over to see his Granddad and brought Ethel this far and came for her. Then Will and Eva went to see his folks at Bryan and came for Rose.

Mon. March 5, 1928        Cold  Windy  20   Ethels Birthday
Not much doing I have worked at the pieces a little and read the papers/ Pa has just tended chores and read. I have written to that nephew of mine, John's grandson.

Tues. March 6, 1928        Pleasant   35
Pa went to mill this forenoon. I sent for my garden seeds to the Deposit seed house. Pa helped Jason haul sand for his track this P.M. I sewed some and read. Mrs. Abbott got back to Jasons. Has been in Cleveland.

Wed. March 7, 1928        Pleasant but rather windy   39
Jason hauled sand again this P.M. Pa helped . Sanders the Rawleigh man came. I have sewed some on my quilt. Rena went over to Brims. The Grangers are getting ready for a Bazaar and met there to work.

Thurs. March 8, 1928        Nice   35
We went down to Toledo to Ethels about noon. Then over to Johns awhile. She went with us, Zoe's baby is getting so nice and so good. Glenn and Helen came down with Eston this evening. She is learning to make tatting. We got 52 eggs.

Fri. March 9, 1928        Cold raw wind   28
I have worked quite steady on my little quilt. Got it ready to sew together and tie. It rained and snowed both last night. It is the talk around that Frank Self & Mrs. Powers will be married soon.

Sat. March 10, 1928         Mod.  30
Pa took the eggs to Binkley 24 doz. got 35 cts. Only 25 at grocery now. Jason and kiddies came down for potatoes and got Pa in the notion of getting another cow. We almost ought to, he knows of some good ones.

Sun. March 11, 1928        Nice but cold wind   40
I got up with a terrible cold could hardly speak aloud. Its some looser tonight. Pa went with Jasons folks out for a ride and went over where that sale of cows will be Tues.

Mon. March 12, 1928        Warm & nice   60
We went up to Weston and engaged 100 baby chicks to go with ours when they come off next week. Went on over to R.E. He was husking corn. We got a bale of litter for chicks. Jason was down while we wre gone. My cold it better. Its raining tonight.

Tues. March 13, 1928        Dark and rainy   35
We had quite a hard thunder storm this A.M. and has rained quite a good bit all day. Ralph came down and took Pa to that big sale. He bought a cow but not the fresh one he wanted. They went too high $185. This one is high enough $122.

Wed. March 14, 1928        Cool Pleasant   35
They brought our new cow home. She is a rather large red, on the Durham order. Don't know how good she will be for milk yet for a little while. Will be fresh soon. Pa fixed another stanchion in the barn.

Thurs. March 15, 1928        Pleasant but cold wind   38
We have been quite busy. Pa has let the brooder house down from the blocks where it was left, ready to start heating. He finished trimming grapes this P.M. I'e sewed quite a bit. Hens not doing so well as last yr. only 44 to 50 eggs.

Fri. March 16, 1928         Cold N.E. Wind   28
Pa has been up cutting brush today. I washed and ironed a few things. The big washing can wait till its warmer and my cold is better. James was down tonight again to listen on Radio. We heard Wayne Thompson (Earl and Maggie's son) was married Saturday. Jason is busy plowing tomato ground.

Sat. March 17, 1928        Cold wind   29
Pa went up and helped burn grass and stuff burned off the orchard and woods. The milk inspector was there, said he had been here Mon. when we were away. It was OK. I got another letter from Orville DeSelms and one from Ethel with samples of her spring sewing. its some work. Pa took Binkley 21 doz eggs & I kept 9 1/2 toward setting next week.

Sun. March 18, 1928        Pleasant but a little cold   30
We went up to church this morning and heard the little boy Preacher. He is surely a wonder. He is 13 and small for his age. Clydes stopped a little while this afternoon. Had been to Jasons, got some eggs there. May Bradley Withrow died last night very suddenly.

Mon. March 19, 1928      Cloudy West Wind   35
Pa got coal and started fire in Brooder house. Chickens are hatching pretty good. Jason brought Mary Gene down this P.M. and Bob stopped from the bus. They went to Toledo. Gene and Ralph M. brought her mother out and stopped for them.

Tues. March 20, 1928        Pleasant 37
We went to Weston, got our baby chicks 109, then on to Ralphs and got some eggs. We'll take our chicks off in the A.M. Thot they'd be better left in incubator. We went to Mae (Bradley) Withrow's funeral P.M. Large funeral.

Wed. March 21, 1928        Nice   48
We took our chicks 232. Think they did well. We are keeping them in chick boxes till morning. then feed them. Have been feeding the others today. I've cleaned the incubator, got eggs place but a few we'll get tomorrow.

Thurs. March 22, 1928        Nice but windy  54
We put out our baby chicks. Pa run little wire fence between the two bunches for a few days. Then all run together most of them seem all right. A few arn't strong. sold the calf Sat. They came for it today. We washed this P.M. We dot our incubators going yesterday and eggs in this A.M.

Fri. March 23, 1928        Fine spring-like   58
Ethel came up with Jason just as we were ready to eat dinner. Had a nice afternoon. We took her to the car after supper. Took the 6-15. Chicks are doing quite well. Took wire away, all together now.

Sat. March 24, 1928        Warm   68
We went up town this afternoon. I got a pair of everyday shoes. My feet are bothering me so. Lost some more of the little tiny chicks. Mayme and R.E. came in tonight. They've another hatch off 340. Our calf brought $21.50.

Sun. March 25, 1928        Warm  64
Clydes folks came up for the day and went up to hear the little Preacher. We asked them last Sun. to come. Pa went with them. I had dinner nearly ready so we've had a good afternoon's visit. Clouded up toward evening.

Mon. March 26, 1928        Thunderstorm and hail   66   32
Pa got team and plowed the garden. Before he got back from taking team home, hard storm came up. After it passed he went to mill. While he was there it rained and hailed. Mrs. McConnell was here. Chicks dying bad. Growing colder tonight windy.

Tues. March 27, 1928  Cold clear   22
Pa has been at Jasons all afternoon. They are getting oats cleaned up for seed. Jason took them up on the truck to get cleaned at the mill. I sewed and tended the chicks. They are doing better.

Wed. March 28, 1928        Mod.   36
Pa went up got his clover and alfalfa seed this afternoon. Jason is dragging ready for oats. I have sewed quite steady on the pieces.

Thurs. March 29, 1928        Cold East wind   32
It has been very disagreeable all day. Rain, sleet and thunder storm tonight. They got the drill out and ready to go to work, but too bad to do anything. I've sewed quite a bit.

Fri. March 30, 1928        Stormy, Ice everywhere   30
I havn't been able to get out for ice and snow. Telephone poles & wires down. Worst ice storm we've had for years. Jason had bother getting this far. Don't know how he got along. Bus couldn't come for children. We tied a quilt this P.M. Jason came in tonight.

Sat. March 31, 1928        Mod.   40
Ice went off pretty well so roads are bare. So much dropped from the trees on the hosue then to the ground, it was terrible for awhile. St cars can't run for about 30 days so many poles and wires down. Glenn and Helen came tonight

Sun. April 1, 1928   Mod. but rained some    45
We all went up to church this moring and heard the Boy Preacher, wanted Glenn and Helen to hear and see him. It looks awful to see poles and wires down so bad. Glenn and Helen went to Jasons P.M. but they were gone.

Mon. April 2, 1928        Pleasant but S.E. wind   55
Pa isn't feeling very good tonight. Has worked quite a bit. Dug up the old ground round the old brooder house. Put lime on it to freshen it up so we turned the chicks out a few minutes. Mr. Thompson was down P.M. to see our chickens.

Tues. April 3, 1928        Warm   72
The little boys came down with Jason this noon. I was so glad for Pa is feeling pretty bad and they can help so much. He has been in bed most all day. Bobby and Mary Gene walked down this P.M.

Wed. April 4, 1928        April 4, 1928  Warm windy   74
Pa had to give up finally and see the Dr. Jason took him. He said he must go to bed and stay till he was better. Mr. Thompson will help with the chores. The new red cow is fresh today. Gladys McClung (daughter of Carl and Grace McClung; married Geo. Watts) and cousin came awhile from Mrs. Clay Main's funeral. We got a new oil stove.

Thurs. April 5, 1928        Nice but showry   70
Pa is feeling better. Ethel came down with Jason this noon and has worked hard all afternoon. I was washing, had most all done but some colored ones. She finished and cleaned both kitchens. Jason took her home. They all went.

Fri. April 6, 1928        Nice but windy    72
Pa is getting along fine. Thinks he'll get up tomorrow, everything is getting along all right but I get very tired. The boys go home with Jason in the morning. I'll miss them. Jason is drilling oats. Rena came down.

Sat. April 7, 1928        Rain colder    54
Rained last night and quite hard today. Jason took our eggs to Binkley. 29 doz. 35 cts. Rena went this morning and helped at Bazaar and dinner for the Grangers. Jason got us a nice plant- Purple Cinerea.

Sun. April 8, 1928         Windy Snow flurries   30
An awful cold disagreeable Easter. We have tended the chores alone today. Pa did most of them. Mr. Box came over awhile. Clydes folks came just as we were milking. Children brought us some easter candies fancy boxes.

Mon. April 9, 1928         Cold and windy   30
Snowed quite hard last night but has all gone and not so windy tonight. Hope it is going to let up now after 3 bad days. I made a little hard soap. Then we cleaned up the old brooder house. I scrubbed it with suds with lye and Pa sprayed it and burned a candle.

Tues. April 10, 1928        Pleasant cool   40
I washed this forenoon. Pa has been busy with the brooder hosues trying to get ready for the young chicks soon. Rena brought Mary Gene and Bobby came on bus. They wanted to go away. Eston Cole is married (Eston E Cole married Mary A Carpenter on 7 April 1928 in Henry Co OH).

Wed. April 11, 1928       Pleasant but N.E. wind   50
Our chicks are hatching and we put the older one over in the old brooder house but put the little heater in besides the oil brooder. They seem comfortable. There are only 179. Must get the round one ready tomorrow.

Thurs. April 12, 1928        Pleasant but W. wind   50
We got new incubator cleaned and ready for little ones in the moring. A letter from Ethel spoke of Eston being married, but aren't staying at Glenn's as was the bargain when they moved into his house.

Fri. April 13, 1928         Pleasant but cool wind   52
We took off our baby chicks. 282 in all, 73 in little incubator. Pa planted early potatoes while I cleaned up incubators and we were just ready to plant other things when Ethel, Beulah and Eva came along going to Weston Cemetery. Took me along. Harold and Hazel has moved to Point Place.

Sat. April 14, 1928        Cold windy  50   28
It has got awful cold and disagreeable this afternoon. Pa went up to mill this A.M. Then took the eggs this afternoon and did the trading. We had a full crate 30 doz. 35 cts. Tea man came.

Sun. April 15, 1928         Cold but Pleaant   23   28
We have been at home all day. Ralph and Mayme came down this afternoon awhile. they had lots of bad luck with their chicks in that awul storm. They bought some white leghorns for next year.

Mon. April 16, 1928        Pleasant   45
Pa went up and got some coal for B. house. Finished paying for the oil stove and paid for Sentinel-Tribune. I worked a little upstais and tended chicks. Most of them doing fine, a few little weak ones dying. Jasons were down for potatoes.

Tues. April 17, 1928        Nice but cool wind    49
We washed this forenoon and I did all the ironing but the curtains- 4 pair upstairs curtains. Pa has worked up an old apple-tree into wood. Thought it would save buying any more coal, keeps good fire.

Wed. April 18, 1928        Warmer but wind rather cold   64
Pa has been up fixing fence and such things. I finished ironing and worked upstairs a little while. Mr. Box came in awhile this evening. Jason isn't feeling good, something like Pa, Grippy.

Thurs. April 19, 1928        Terrible windy & cold   40
It has ben an awul day. I could hardly go out to the chicks. We put them on the feeds today. Pa did Jasons chores. He went away to some Masonic doings tonight. I did a little more upstairs. The Watkins man came P.M.

Fri. April 20, 1928         Pleasanter than yesterday.    36
Pa went up town this forenoon then we planted our garden this PM. Quite a lot of different things. Now when it warms up, they can grow. Jason and kiddies were in awhiole P.M.

Sat. April 21, 1928          Very rainy   38
Commenced raining about 9 or 9-30 and has kept it up continually. Pa went up with the eggs 28 1/2 doz. and did some trading. Thompson brought team down and plowed about an hr. Stood in barn all day, took them home in rain. Letter from Ethel. Hazel has been having flu. Ethel has hard cold.

Sun. April 22, 1928           Cold cloudy   38
We were at home till 2 o'clock then went to Ralphs awhile, hadn't been up for quite a while, wanqted to see their little chickens, some one came while we were gone, Reiders folks we think. Ralphs have between 800 & 900 chicks & reset 600 more eggs.

Mon. April 23, 1928           Pleasant but shower P.M.   54
We put our baby chicks out in the sun awhile, it was so nice but quite a job to get them out at first. Will soon learn it though the older ones thought it nice to get out after being shut in Sat. and most all day yesterday. Pa has been burning brush and cleaning up the orchard at Jasons P.M.

Tues. April 24, 1928          Cold Windy   38
We went up to election this afternoon, or Primarys rather. Then on to town, got a few things. Jason and Rena left the kiddies here and went to the show. They don't like to go. Took them last week but Mary Gene cried.

Wed. April 25, 1928          Cold but not so windy.   44
Pa has been working pretty hard all day hauling out manure from barnyard. Mr. Thompson helped him this afternoon. I found my mitten I looked for 3 or 4 weeks over fence in pasture, lost one windy moring going for mail; t'was all right, its a mystery how it got there.

Thurs. April 26, 1928          Mod. partly cloudy   48
Mr. T. helped all day again. They got done stalks, raked and burned, so Pa will go to plowing in the morning. Jason brought car home, then we took him back, brought dog and he got lost. We looked all over while we were there. He came.

Fri. April 29, 1928          Cold N.E. Wind    42
Pa got nearly through plowing his corn field. Jason came down and plowed awhile till he went up to mill. Thinks he can finish and plow the truck ground tomorrow. Got a letter and a nice Anniversary greeting from Jim and Ethel.

Sat. April 29, 1928           Mod. but cold wind   48
Pa plowed till noon then let Thompson take the team and he went up with the eggs 26 doz. Next week will end the hatching eggs. A letter from Alson's wife, says he hasn't been well. Kiddies here tonight.

Sun. April 29, 1928           Pleasant shower P.M.   60
Pa went to Church this moring. Clydes folks came in a little while. Mr and Mrs. Henry Weihl came this afternoon. We lost some of our little chicks in the rain.

Mon. April 29, 1928          Awful windy showery  60
It hasn't been so cold but so dreadful windy West mostly. Pa took out the potatoes about 20 bu. then plowed some while Mr. Thompson took out his potatoes, keep team busy between them. They took up their tax papers.

Tues. May 1, 1928     Mod.   60
Wind is rather cold yet but getting better for the chickens to be out. Have lost quite a lot. Pa and Mr. Thompson helped Jason this P.M. to haul out manure. I've cut out my think gingham dress John and Anna gave me a yr. ago Xmas. Jason & Rena went away tonight; left kiddies, stopped for them.

Wed. May 2, 1928    Warm   76
We have had it warm enough today and hope our cold winds will not be so bad anymore. Can keep chicks on the ground all day. I've got my dress well along besides running so much. Pa has been up to Jasons all day, is fixing fence.

Thurs. May 3, 1928   Warm   83
I washed, got pretty well done by noon and Pa help to finish colored ones, it does me out so. Pa worked at his fence getting it ready for the new. He went up this P.M. and ordered some.

Fri. May 4, 1928         Warm    85
They brought the stuff out. Took Pa down with them and back again, them he went down and worked at it all day. I havn't done much but iron and tend chickens. They are doing quite well now.

Sat. May 5, 1928           Cooler Windy   60
Took our last eggs to Binkley for now. I've done usual Sat. work - baked cake and pies, dressed a chicken. Donald and Hazel came up tonight. Ethels are changing their house to make another room.

Sun. May 6, 1928          Nice A.M.   Cold wind P.M.   50
Mrs. McConnell's brother died last night. They went down there to see him. We took Don and wife to the 6-15 car then after doing the milking and other chores went down. A funeral this afternoon  Mrs. Norton.

Mon. May 7, 1928          Cold West Wind    54
Pa has worked at his fence, got it most done. Jason has been plowing wih the tractor and Thompson with the team. Belville came and got the calf this P.M. Frank Smiths has a baby boy, last night.

Tues. May 8, 1928          Pleasant   65
Pa finished his fence this forenoon and cleaned out his drain tile this afternoon and went over to Howard's got the car fixed up some oil &c, I havn't done much but look after chickens and dew and read some.

Wed. May 9, 1928           Warm   76
We washed this morning, got through early. Themn he went out to Waugh's for seed corn. They're very busy getting ready to plant. Thompson is helping. Pa drilled 2 Acres this P.M.  I sewed some.

Thurs. May 10, 1928          Very warm    88
We had a thunder shower this afternoon that cooled the air. Got very hot for awhile. Pa drilled corn till it rained. Would have finished the field in a little while. Jason disked. I've been busy at everything.

Fri. May 11, 1928        Cooler    50
We have been having a N.W. wind that has made it very disagreeable. Pa has planted corn again and they dug out and hauled away some large stone. I've ironed and sewed.

Sat. May 12, 1928          Cool again   50
Pa planted corn until 4 oclock. Then we went up to Weston and got some little Leghorn chicks. We bought 40 but they gave us 45, have them with hens. Got a nice greeting and letter from Ethel & Jim. One old hen killed 5 little chicks.

Sun. May 13, 1928           Nice but East wind    52
We've been at home all day. Have rested quite a bit. Jasons came along while we were both asleep and left a nice plant. Later Clydes folks came and brought us a lovely box of candy.

Mon. May 14, 1928           Pleasant but N.E. wind   65
Pa got team and dragged and planted his corn. Jason brought our car down tonight and Rena drove theirs down to take him back. They stayed awhile.

Tues. May 15, 1928       Mod.   55
We got the bulbs planted, a long row each of gladiolus and dahlias and one of seeds in the garden. Then Pa went and got some corn cracked for chicks. Then this P.M. he went with Jason to deliver some butter milk Jason got 115 chicks. We will get them with hens.

Wed. May 16, 1928           Warm but cloudy and showery   66
We haven't worked much but watch and run after the little chicks. Had to get them and their mothers acquainted. Pa planted some truck, sweet corn, melons &c. and helped me fix the flower beds.

Thurs. May 17, 1928          Showery   75
Jason drove in with his truck, took hens and coops. I went along and carried the chicks in their box. Pa drove dowwn and helped him fix a wire pen for them then he went up and got lumber to fix the porch. We washed and I ironed this P.M. Rena is busy cleaning.

Fri. May 18, 1928           Warm   70
We went up town to take the chickens. Had 7 old roosters at 12 lb. and 7 old setting, 22 hens and they brought $16.50. I sent coupons for a 2 qt freezer and it came this moring. Letter from Ethel and card from Doris from Galion where she went as a delegate.

Sat. May 19, 1928           Warm Rainy   72
Its been raining off and on several days now. Today we got an awful hard thunder and wind storm, nearly drowned about 35 of our chickens, we both worked hard to get them dry and warm.  We went to Haskins this P.M. for groceries. Stopped to see Essie.

Sun. May 20, 1928            Pleasant   74
Pa went up to Church this morning and Ralph and Mayme came down this afternoon awhile. Mayme is not very well. Buddy has been sick and been worrying about her chickens so they are dying awful bad.

Monx. May 21, 1928            Fine   78
We planted our Lima beans, squashes this morning. Then Pa went up to have some more corn cracked for the chickens. Then went up and helped at Jasons. Got a start at fixing the porch. Mrs. Mc was down P.M.

Tues. May 22, 1928              Pleasant cooler   72
Pa has helped at Jasons getting tomato ground ready. Glenn and Helen brought Jim, Ethel, and little boys up tonight. He got an old car- Ford- but is quite good for only $15. Can run round now quite a bit.

Wed. May 23, 1928            Rather cold and windy   55
Pa helped up there at the proch in A.M. and in the field P.M. They have the ground ready for the plants but so cold seems like frost. I'm not doing much now, fussing with a lamp shade.

Thurs. May 24, 1928             Cold Cloudy   54
Pa went up early this mornimg, got 6000 tomato plants. Jason got a fellow to help Mr Thompson set the plants & Pa drove. They worked till noon, then it got to raining. Pa went to mill this P.M. It frosted some last night.

Fri. May 25, 1928            Pleasant   60
They couldn't set plants till after noon- too wet. Finished setting what they had, then Jason went up this evening and got more. Rev. Powell came near getting killed. Car was demolished with only bruising him up badly.

Sat. May 26, 1928            Rather cold West wind   60
They've been awful busy setting plants. Were delayed this A.M. as Thompson didn't come and they phoned for Floyd to come out. I've been quite busy- swept and baked some, finished my lampshade and using it.

Sun. May 27, 1928             Pleasant   64
We staid at home all day. Pa felt like resting. Looked for Clydes but didn't come. Jasons folks came awhile this evening, said Johnny had phoned him at Dairy. Said they were going to move. Jason couln't help for setting tomatoes. Ralph phoned to Jasons. Buddy had Whooping Cough so their kiddies are exposed to it.

Mon. May 28, 1928             Pleaant but N.E. wind   60
I washed this A.M. and cleaned front porch. Pa went up for tomato plants this moring and had to wait so late to get them, so many ahead, went by numbers he was 32. But got along good when started. Jason got 2 more loads of plants this P.M, all they think will need now, they think.

Tues. May 29, 1928            Pleasant, cloudy   60
They finished setting plants about noon. This evening Jason and Rena took us to Ethels and to the style show at Waite High. It was surely nice. Dorothy was one of the girls who displayed their work they have done at school this year- coat & 3 dresses.

Wed. May 29, 1928            Cool rainy   55
We took flowers over to the cemetery this forenoon. Ethel gave us some geraniums to put on Jims folks graves and one for ourselves. We staid home this P.M. It rained quite hard. Pa fixed car.

Thurs. May 29, 1928              Pleasant   60
Pa painted the porch up to Jasons It surely looks lots better. I helped him this afternoon. Glenn and Helen came about noon from their camping at Grand Rapids. He helped some too. They went up with us, we made ice-cream from ice McConnells had left. Glenns made it for supper.

Fri. June 1, 1928    Pleasant but showery   68
Pa and Thompson has been replanting tomatoes. A man came, cleaned the cistern and sharpened the lawn-mower and got a lot of magazines and rags. I finished a dress I cut out yesterday- a print.

Sat. June 2, 1928    Cold  55
I had to dress two large roosters this morning- one for ourselves and one for Lorena, then do some baking for tomorrow as Charlies's folks and ours are all coming to Jasons tomorrow. Pa went up town this P.M.

Sun. June 3, 1928     Pleasant but cool wind   65
We had quite a good day after all ours were all there but Johnny's and Mayme. Part of Charlies came- Floyd, Bernice (Sturtevant), Hulday nor Edith came, we ate in the yard- had the table loaded. All had a good time I guess.

Mon. June 4, 1928     Cold Rainy   52
We haven't done much but did what had to be done. It was so cold and disagreeable and rained almost steady till most night. Mr. Seiple was buried this P.M. and Mrs. Easterbrook.

Tues. June 5, 1928     Cold and rainy   5
My but there is lots of water on the ground We went up to Ralphs this P.M. They had gone to Toledo with 6 crates of chickens then to Grand Rapids. We went on there, got paper for parlor. R.E. will come put it on. Jason will come in P.M. help in bed room. Mrs. Hutton funeral this P.M.

Wed. June 6, 1928     Another raining day   52
Ralph came this A.M. Put paper on the front room and the ceiling of bedroom and long strips cut for side wall. Then Jason came and got it all on my 10 P.M. so we got both rooms done.

Thurs. June 7, 1928     A little Pleasanter   70
We have got partly straitened up wood work, floors &c cleaned rugs cleaned and down, and I washed this P.M. as I wanted to do the curtains for bedroom. I'm very tired. Mrs. McConnell was down awhile. She is weaning baby.

Fri. June 8, 1928     Rainy again   60
We have done a good deal again today. Pa planted potatoes till it got to raining. I varnished the wood work of the 2 rooms and ironed besides a lot of straitening.

Sat. June 9, 1928     Windy, rather cold   60
Pa finished planting potatoes. Went up town this afternoon. I've straitened up a little more, did my usual work and rested some. We've had quite a hard week of it but glad its done. Tea man came.

Sun. June 10, 1928     Pleasant   60
We thought we'd go up to Ralphs awhile so Pa thot we'd better go before noon so we'd get back before any one came but Clydes came, got his crate of eggs. Ralphs took us for a long ride over in Liberty Twp and it made us later home.

Mon. June 11, 1928     Nice again   70
Pa has been putting fertilizer on the potatoes. I've done a little of everything. We have done a little more planting, some more sweet-corn, cucumbers, musk and watermelons. And I some more Dahlias. Bobby went with Jason on his trip.

Tues. June 12, 1928      Warm   81
They got started at cultivating in the tomatoes. They aren't looking very good. Been too cold and rainy. I stopped at Mrs. Thompsons this A.M. She is looking lots better than she did. Jasons has a nice new stove.

Wed. June 13, 1928      Pleasant but cloudy awhile.   78
They are very busy cultivating. Mr. T. is helping. I washed this moring. We got a letter from Ethel. She has been sick with her limb. Mr. Reider and Roxie drove in this evening.

Thurs. June 14, 1928       Nice   74
I ironed this A.M. Pa cultivated, them at noon Jason drove in from his trip and helped take the stove out and Pa stayed and helped and we got the room all cleaned and rug down. We're varnishing the woodwork this time fast as we get a room done.

Fri. June 15, 1928     Pleasant but cooler    64
Pa and Mr. T. went up and brought down all 3 horses and have been cultivating their own corn. They got through at Jason's yesterday. I've been quite busy.

Sat. June 16, 1928       Pleasant
We went up town this morning and got my curtain material. Came home and got them all made, ready to hang tonight. Got drapes too rose-color. Pa got the car fixed this afternoon and a new horn.

Sun. June 17, 1928      Pleasant    68
Pa went up to Church and S.S. this morning. I felt pretty tired, didn't go, thought some one might come, always do when we go away. Eberlys and Clydes came last Sun. Away once before and Reiders came.

Mon. June 18, 1928     Warm a little rainy A.M.    78
We have been cleaning the kitchen woodwork and cupborads. I varnish it all fast as we clean it with a new cleaner called PollyAnna. Pa has been at Jasons this P.M.

Tues. June 19, 1928     Rainy
I've been quite busy. Did a little more cleaning, will soon be through now. Pa went down to cultivate but was rained out. Our car was at Garage so Rena came for him and brought him back. Jason saw some men about milk.

Wed. June 20, 1928       Nice   76
Pa has cultivated all day. I've been  quite busy but took time to rest a little this P.M. We got a letter from Ethel. She is some better but bad yet. Don's are going to themselves soon.

Thurs. June 21, 1928       Nice   78
I have felt tired all day. Didn't do much but usual work and hoed my flowers and planted a few more. Pa cultivated corn.

Fri. June 22, 1928        Somewhat cloudy but nice   78
I washed and cleaned all the linoleums and Pa cultivated corn. Then this afternoon we went down to see ethel. She can get round better but her limb broke open but its getting better. Wesley came home with us. Ralph was fishing.

Sat. June 23, 1928       Nice A.M. rain P.M.   72
Pa cultivated till noon then got to raining a little very hard later. He went up after rain, brought after some corn down to feed then went up town. I ironed, them rested, feel rather done out today.

Sun. June 24, 1928       Pleasant   75
We staid at home all day. Ralph E. came with Jason.  Then this afternoon Glenn and Helen came and brought Ethel, Jim, and girls a little while. Brought lunch. Then Ralph, Mayme, and Cliff's wife and Babe came.

Mon. June 25, 1928       Cool, cloudy   64
Pa has worked down there all day. The boys and I cleaned out the red brooder house and put in new litter. We tried to keep the chickens from the new beans but Pa said it was no use so let them go this PM. & they love them and (being) out (side) awful bad.

Tues. June 26, 1928       Cool Cloudy threatening rain   64
Pa got team and cultivated his corn here. Then took them back  and he and Ralph hoed tomatoes. Clydes folks and Dorothy came tonight. Got some eggs. They're going away to Wamplers Lake for over the 4th.

Wed. June 27, 1928       Nice    74
Pa and Ralph has worked in the tomatoes. Mr. Thompson cultivated with one horse too. Jason had to take his car to Garage. I've been listening in on the Dem. Convention at Houston Tex. Al Smith is talking now.

Thurs. June 28, 1928       Nice A.M. Cloudy P.M. and rain   75
Pa and Ralph hoed tomatoes A.M. and till it rained about 4.30. It has turned quite cold this evening with the rain. I am making over my old brown voile dress just to wear at home. I've been listening in at the convention.

Fri. June 29, 1928       Rainy Cloudy   70
We went up town this forenoon. Did some trading and went to Eberly's awhile. He is failing so fast, can't talk so we understand. Chester and Essie came over this evening awhile. Cold and disagreeable tonight.

Sat. June 30, 1928       Nice   78
Pa hoed the garden and cut weeds this forenoon. Then he and Ralph went up and hoed tomatoes P.M. and Jason cut down some hay. the boys picked some cherries and I made pies, cookies.

Sun. July 1, 1928        Nice  85
We have been at home all day just resting. Have slept and read some. Glenn and Helen came this evening and brought Jim, Ethel, and Doris. Had lunch with them was coming Wesley went home with them earlier but car bothered had to work at it.   (huh?)

Mon. July 2, 1928    Nice  86
I did a large washing this forenoon. Rena went to Toledo to bring Jason back as he had to leave his truck for a little repair of some kind. They'll have it to B.G. on time in the morning. Kiddies stayed here. Jason and Pa hauled in hay and Ralph helped and hoed tomatoes. Got in a full day.

Tues. July 3, 1928    Very warm    89
I ironed and made Ralph a work shirt. He and Pa went up town after dinner. He got a few fireworks. The men are very busy hoeing, making hay and everything. Rena took Jason up town this A.M. to take the truck.

Wed. July 4, 1928    Warm  86
A very nice 4th but pretty warm to work. Our folks worked all day. Jason and Ralphs folks went in the evening. Ralph and McConnells boys shot off their fireworks. Clydes folks are camping at Wamplers Lake. A hard thunderstorm tonight.

Thurs. July 5, 1928      Very wet   84
Rained so hard last night, can't work so we went up to Ralphs this morning to see about the chickens. We will changed tonight, expected to but they didn't come. Mr and Mrs Wylie came tonight to get potatoes. We had quite a visit.

Fri. July 6, 1928      Warm   86
Ralph and Mayme came and brought the white pullets 138. We thot we had 100 for them but 5 got out. Will get more for them later. Letter from Ethel and Mr. Shearer died Tues. night. Cards from Clydes folks and Dorothy- she went with them. The men got in 4 loads of nice hay P.M.

Sat. July 7, 1928      Very warm   87
They have got in the rest of the hay and hoed tomatoes awhile. Only have about an Acre more. I have been quite busy; did usual Sat. work and picked and baked 2 cherry pies and drop cookies.

Sun. July 8, 1928      Warm   92
We have been at home all day, rested quite a good deal. After supper and chores done Clydes folks came down. Then a little later Harold's folks came and brought Jim and Ethel and Wesley.

Mon. July 9, 1928       Warm A.M.   Rain hard P.M.   84
Pa got team and got most through our corn when the rain came up. them it was so wet he couldn't do any thing but take team home. We shut up a lot of old hens and some young roosters tonight.

Tues. July 10, 1928      Warm   82
James McConnell took their truck and took our chickens to Toledo. Pa went along. 2 full crates of old hens and 1 of broilers. Then we went up took Ralphs 23 making 26 roosters for them. We stopped at Addie and Ephs.

Wed. July 11, 1928      Warm partly cloudy    84
Pa got team, finished cultivating at home. Then he and Ralph hoed and Jason cultivatd tomatoes this P.M.  Mr. and Mrs. Reider & Kenneth came out this evening awhile.

Thurs. July 12, 1928      Cooler   73
Pa and Ralph worked in tomatoes all day. He cultivated this forenoon and Jason did this P.M. and they hoed, got through nearly. The field men was out. He says they look fine. Bus man gave chiclren a picnic at river.

Fri. July 13, 1928      Cool rainy   70
It is very discouraging weather. It rained nearly all forenoon. Let up awhile and Pa and Ralph hoed in our corn till about 4 when it started and rained all evening. Had fire in range all day. Did some baking. A letter from Ethel. Sh is getting lots of sewing to do.

Sat. July 14, 1928      Cool threatened rain    72
Pa and Ralph hoed all day in our own corn. got it nearly done. An awful storm went round North of us. Glad it missed us for its real wet now. I did usual work and dressed a chicken for tomorrow.

Sun. July 15, 1928      Pleasant   80
Pa went to Church this A.M. Clydes folks came down for dinner. Them he took us for a long ride. Went near Laura Cox' place, stopped awhile. Helen, Dorothy, Junior and Wesley staid down this week. We have had a nice day.

Mon. July 16, 1928      Warm Pleasant   85
Pa sold old Jersey this forenoon. then another man Mr. Bellville came to buy her. She didn't freshen this yr. Blackie fresh today but the calf died. Pa finished hoing his corn this P.M. Went to mill too.

Tues. July 17, 1928      Warm nice   86
Pa cultivated this forenoon, and he and Ralph hoed and Jason cultivated this P.M. I washed some this P.M. Dorothy helped. Helen was a little bit sick this afternoon, but is all right tonight. Bobbie is making a visit at Cleveland this week with Belle.

Wed. July 18, 1928      Pleasant but warm   89
We had dinner early, then went over to Volmer's Park to the Farmers Picnic. they had a nice day for it- speaking and contests good. The children enjoyed it.

Thurs. July 19, 1928      Hot till a thunderstorm came. 90-71
Pa and Ralph worked in tomatoes all day. the storm broke between 5 and 6 o'clock. Its been too hot to work much. I don't do much but cook. Dorothy went to Mildred. She brought her to get some things and went back.

Fri. July 20, 1928      Thunder storm cooler   80
Too wet to work this morning and Pa went up and paid his taxes $132. and Int. 22. and 6 on Xmas fund. He took up $140.50 in checks that helped. $72.72 for chickens, $50 for cow and milk check $17.70. Lester's folks brought Dorothy tonight.

Sat. July 21, 1928      Warm Thunder Storm this evening   86
Pa and Ralph worked in tomatoes all day. Got home before the storm. Clyde and Grace came this evening for the children. They were so glad to see them coming. They brought a dandy water-melon. Jason hauled a load of buttermilk P.M.

Sun. July 22, 1928      Pleasant
We have been at home all day, Ralph and Mayme came down this afternoon awhile. Seemed good to have them come. It has been rather lonesome without the children. Ralph stands it good.

Mon. July 23, 1928      Nice   80
Pa and Ralph hoed again all day. Then Ralph helped me awhile in the garden while Pa done the chores. I pulled and cleaned up the peas this morning and broke so they brought the hoes tonight to finish and we got turnips sowed. Ground is nice.

Tues. July 24, 1928      Warm but nice breeze    84
They have worked steady in the tomatoes. Mr. Thompson cultivated this forenoon till Jason got home. Bobbie came home today. Been bathing so much his back is burned,

Wed. July 25, 1928       Warm but nice breeze   88
They are getting along quite well with the tomatoes. Thompson cultivated this A.M. and Jason this P.M. He finished then hoed awhile. I don't do more than necessary, its so hot.

Thurs. July 26, 1928      Warm    81
I washed this moring before I got through Helen came with the Ford and brought Ethel, Doris, and Wesley. They brought ice and we made ice-cream. Ethels Sun baths helps her limbs.

Fri. July 27, 1928      Pleasant but threaten rain   78
I ironed this A.M. Rena came down awhile. This P.M. Ralph and I did quite a bit of work upstairs. They finished the tomatoes yesterday so have done odd jobs today. Ralph wants to go home for awhile.

Sat. July 28, 1928      Cool   66
Pa cultivated this forenoon the went up town this afternoon. Ralph went home with Jason on his trip this A.M. It has been so cool could have fire in range to do my baking. Clydes folks came down tonight awhile, got some eggs. John just got home from Camp Friday.

Sun. July 29, 1928       Pleasant   70
We went up to Church this moring. So few comes now. this hot weather but t'was nice today. We have rested quite a bit this afternoon. No one came. Mr. Thompson was down awhile tonight.

Mon. July 30, 1928      Pleasant a little cool   78
Pa was home all forenoon. Cut weeds. Went down to Jason P.M. to help get binder ready for oats but he was out trying to get some new customers, so he did other work. We shut up 3 crates of chickens tonight, 2 of old hens, 1 of broiler.

Tues. July 31, 1928        Pleasant cloudy P.M.  80
I washed this forenoon. Pa went to Toledo with James McConnell to take the chickens. then this P.M. he and Jason got a little start at oats putting. Was bothered, so much clover in the oats.

Wed. August 1, 1928     Warm   86
Mr. Thompson played off on Jason, got Wayne B. to cut his oats when he knew Jason was expecting him. He got one Bowers boy though then another Archies boy coming home at noon. Ins. man was here.

Thurs. August 2, 1928     Very warm   90
I havn't done very much. I made a little kraut from some cabbage that was cracking open. Jason and Rena went up to get some hens tonight. He bought 119 on his route. 1 yr old nice hens- Leghorns. Milk check only $13.88

Fri. August 3, 1928     Hot   92
Pa and I went up town this morning before it got so warm. Jason got 2 tires for us at Toledo. Pa took car down and he helped him put them on this P.M. We went down to McConnells tonight. Paid James for hauling chickens.

Sat. August 4, 1928     Warm   92
It was very warm till a thunderstorm came up this evening. We went up to Ralphs this afternoon but got home ahead of the storm. Ralph was helping Smith cut oats. Buddy and Nadine were there. Tea man came this A.M.

Sun. August 5, 1928     Rain   79
We went down to Clydes this A.M. and after dinner they took us over to his office and put the xray on Pa's teeth to find out the trouble. Then I needed my lower place made over- he took the impression. Beulah and Ray were there this A.M. They drive to Maryland.

Mon. August 6, 1928     Pleasant   78
I've felt dull and tired all day, lay down some. Pa went to mill. He got Mr. McConnell to fix the roof at Jasons- it leaked round the chimney bad. John Emerson is having trouble with his ear- had to see the Dr.

Tues. August 7, 1928     Warm   88
We washed this morning while it was a little cool. This afternoon I made 10 glasses of jell- crab-apple, cooked beets and was busy all P.M. Clyde and Jr came tonight, brought my teeth, they're fine. He was getting some eggs from Jasons too. Grace staid with John.

Wed. August 8, 1928       Warm   89
We went up town this afternoon. I staid with Sarah Park and Pa went on up to Ralphs to see whemn he would thrash and found them at it. He brought home some chicken feed. Sarah treated us to ice-cream and cake which was fine.

Thurs. August 9, 1928       Warm with rain in P.M.   91
Pa has been home all day, is cleaning up the chicken hosues &c. I have been busy at one thing or another most all day. Did take a little nap this P.M. It was so hot, I couldn't work. Got a batch of green beans ready to can A.M. Picked first cucumbers.

Fri. August 10, 1928      Warm, Rained tonight   86
Pa went up to Ralphs this afternoon, got some more of the chicken feed and paid for both lots. I canned 15 pints of beans- 5 were beans and carrots. Ethel, Helen, and Doris and the 2 boys came a little while.

Sat. August 11, 1928       Cooler   70
I've been quite busy, a little of everthing. Pa has been working round home, cutting weedsw, hoeing &c. Went up town this afternoon. They are tarring the Union Hill road.

Sun. August 12, 1928       Pleasant  70
We both went up to Church this morning and Sarah Park came home with us- had a little chicken dinner. Ralph and Mayme came this P.M. to plan for Toledo Fair Wed. Sanders went with Jason this morning.

Mon. August 13, 1928      Cool Pleasant   68
Nothing much doing today. We gathered up some of the apples thats going to waste and canned 8 pints. I've rested quite a bit this afternoon. I was rather done up last night. Pa has worked round home all day. Al Simonds came back to work for Jason.

Tues. August 14, 1928      Pleasant   80
Lorena took her mother to Hillsdale. Jason went up with us to vote this P.M. Clydes came down tonight. Then a little later Harolds folks brought Ethel and Doris left them awhile and went over to see his Grandma. Al came down here for dinner.

Wed. August 15, 1928      Warm, Pleasant   84
Ralph and Mayme came and took us down to the Toledo fair. About all we saw was a grand display of Jersey  cattle. They were sure fine, all of them. Ralph's Rawley Boy was there- took 4th. I canned 2 1/2 qts. blackberries Mayme brought.

Thurs. August 16, 1928      Warm    87
Ethels came down with Helen in Ford- that is Doris, and 2 boys and Arthur Winterhalter (the son of Ethel's neighbor); brought some pork-steak, bread &c. Then Jason drove in to eat with us as Rena hadn't got home yet and brought pork chops. Then Ralph and Mayme came down tonight with black berries and pickles- so many.

Fri. August 17, 1928      Warm   89
They got the hay all in but a little. It rained toward evening enough to bother them. I canned 7 1/2 qts of blackberries and 15 qts dill pickles that Ralph and Mayme brought me. The Guide man was round.

Sat. August 18, 1928       Pleasant  79
Jason was disappointed about the tomato pickers never came and set him word they had another job so he got some others today, if they don't fool him. I've been quite busy. I got word Alice and Alson will be here about Monday. Ethels are coming tomorrow.

Sun. August 19, 1928      Pleasant  80
Glenns brought Jims folks down and we all went over to the Otsego Park, we took our dinners this P.M. Clydes folks came, them we lunched on what was left from dinner and went home.

Mon. August 20, 1928      Warm  80
Alson and Alice Miller came about noon from Sherwood (Defiance county Ohio) where they tended a Spiritualist Meeting. They and I went up to Ralphs tonight. Pa has been busy helping in the hay, got home late and tired.

Tues. August 21, 1928       Showery   78
Alson's went on home this morning, raining a little when they started. Did not rain much but enough to stop work, so went down to Ethels this P.M. She had got me a corset and wanted me to try it- won't do. We drove to Glenn and Helen's little home- it's nice.

Wed. August 22, 1928       Cool nice    75
We washed this morning. Them I ironed this afternoon and canned 4 qts of plums. Mr. Abbott and the kiddies went to Cleveland with Belle and Bob.

Thurs. August 23, 1928       Warm but windy   82
I canned 8 pints of corn and made a little jell- plum and crabapple, and canned a qt. of the juice. We went up town this PM. and went into the flower show, it is surely grand.

Fri. August 24, 1928         80
I canned 8 pints more of corn, 4 are mixed with Lima beans. Ethel came down with Jason and worked on my new black dress, wet back on car, brought another corselette- its fine.

Sat. August 25, 1928        Cooler  72
We have been working pretty hard, the corn is just right now so Pa helped and we cold-packed 14 qts for Ethel, she has lots to do sewing. While it was boiling, I got to the baking &c for the Reunion tomorrow.

Sun. August 26, 1928         Pleasant   75
We went to the Cox Reunion. Quite a crowd but slow coming. Clydes children came home with us and Ralph too. Clyde and Grace are away at Battle Creek. The house had been ransacked when we got home- flashlight, fountain pen, don't know what else yet gone.

Mon. August 27, 1928         Warm   84
We have been rather upset today about the burglar business. Mrs. McConnell wanted to phone up to the sheriff for us but Pa thought he'd go up, could tell him better. there wa another house broke into yesterday- Dauer's. Jasons went to get the kiddies P.M.

Tues. August 28, 1928         Very warm   90
Very hot till a thunder storm came up in the middle of the afternoon; thrashing machine was coming to Jasons if it hadn't. I've fixed some pickles in salt and made elderberry piece. Card from Grace and Clyde, home tomorrow. John is anxious, he has to play in a band tomorrow night.

Wed. August 29, 1928        Warm Pleasant  84
Clydes came down this P.M. in time to get John home for his Band work. All went home. The thrashing machine came and thought they would get about through, hope so for it looks rainy. Clydes brought me a dandy little green granite kettle with cover.

Thurs. August 30, 1928       Cooler  Pleasant  75
Jasons had 2 loads of oats to thrash but they were in the dry so they finish in a little while. It rained hard last night. Jason took off a load of tomatoes this P.M. Pa went to mill. Brown came instead of Brooks. A letter from Alice Miller.

Fri. August 31, 1928       Cool nice  66
We washed this morning, then read the papers till noon. I did can 3 1/2 cans of pickles this P.M. Pa brought up some peaches and we canned 6 qts. Then I made 5 cups jell, peach and crabapple. Jason had a fellow run into his truck from behind this A.M. - made him some trouble- had to get another truck to haul his load.

Sat. September 1, 1928       Cool nice  75
We went up and took Sarah Park some corn to can this morning. Then I ironed and baked a cake. Then this P.M. we took our check up and did some trading. I got shoes. Pa got 2 shirts- nice tan broadcloth less than 7.00.

Sun. September 2, 1928       Pleasant  70
Johnny, Anna and little Billie came down. The car went bad on them at the Dowling road, he came on home and Pa took our car and brought them on. They went back in it, left theirs. Ralphs and Wrights folks drove in from Walbridge. McConnells went to Mich this A.M. for a week.

Mon. September 3, 1928        Cool   64
Johnny, Will, Zoe and Baby came down about noon and worked on their old car but couldn't get it to start so went back in ours again. Pa will go down with Jason and get it.

Tues. September 4, 1928        Cool Pleasant   68
Pa went with Jason this morning. Has to get round pretty early to get things done, but learned where Johnny lived and got car back. Jason took up 2 big loads of tomatoes this P.M.

Wed. September 5, 1928        Pleasant   70
We went to Oak Harbor today. Took Sarah Park with us, spent the day with Mrs. Bense. Had a lovely day and good time in general, found Henriette feeling well. Ethel came down with Jason. He took her to Mable's awhile then home. I am very tired tonight.

Thurs. September 6, 1928        Rainy this A.M.
I've rested some, sewed some and picked my mangos. Doris came down with Jason this noon. She will make us a little visit before school begins next week. Pa has cut a little corn and worked round home.

Fri. September 7, 1928        Cool Pleasant   68
We went down to Ethels this forenoon and Pa went over to Clydes P.M. Ethel is quite busy and has my dress going too. Doris went over to Mildreds this A.M. I will stay and go with them to picnic tomorrow.

Sat. September 8, 1928        Cool nice  75
I was quite busy with my usual Sat. work and a little extra so Clydes are going to take us up to Irish Hills tomorrow. We went up town this P.M. Doris came tonight. Jason went to Oak Harbor for load of peaches for Sanders. Jason brought the ice cream for the picnic.

Sun. September 9, 1928        Fine   80
What a great day we've had. Clydes folks took us in their car way up in Mich around the lake drives Wamplers was the largest and several others, round the Irish Hills; it was grand. Ate dinner at same place they camped last summer.

Mon. September 10, 1928        Warm  84
They took away 1 truck load and 2 wagon load of tomatoes today. School commenced or called them up there, got organized and sent them home. I've rested quite a bit but cold-packed 8 pts corn and beans. We drove about 166 mi. yesterday from here.

Tues. September 11, 1928        Warm showery P.M.   84
We went up to Ralphs this afternoon. They were down Sunday P.M. while we were away, just out for ride with a couple neighbors.

Wed. September 12, 1928        Warm with a breeze   80
We washed this morning. Then this afternoon Pa had to go to Portage to pay the note for our red cow so I went along and we drove round by the Infirmary and stopped to see George & Susan. They've both been sick; they look bad.

Thurs. September 13, 1928        Lovely weather
I ironed and Pa helped Al load tomatoes this morning. Then we went to Toledo this P.M. and Pa went over to Clydes and had his upper teeth all pulled. Went over on St. car. Got back late. Jason & Rena went to Fremont fair tonight, left kiddies.

Fri. September 14, 1928        Warm  80
Pa has felt pretty bad all day but went to help Al load this A.M. but the pickers didn't come till 4 this P.M. Jason had to go see them 2nd time was picking for others. They're ripening fast, won't take them after noon Sat. I've put down 1 doz mangos and made pepperhash some tomato preserves, dressed and cooked a little chicken broth for Pa.

Sat. September 15, 1928        Pleasant   78
Pa went up and helped load this forenoon. They got off 3 big loads with one loaded last night. We went up town this P.M. Did some trading. Pa is feeling pretty bad tho. We got new batteries for Radio. Got check $25.97. I paid my WCTU (Wood County/ Woman's Christian Temperance Union) dues to Mrs. Bates.

Sun. September 16, 1928        Pleasant  78
We have been at home all day. Pa has been laying down quite a bit. Clyde folks came down this afternoon. He put our new batteries in & got the Radio going again.

Mon. September 17, 1928        Pleasant   79
Tomatoes are ripening fast now. Got off 2 truck loads, one wagon and wagon loaded for moring. Pa begins to feel better, helps with loading. I picked some dry beans and canned 5 qts. peaches.

Tues. September 18, 1928        Cool windy  62
They got off 1 truck and 2 wagon loads. They only picked this forenoon. They pick in so many places, will come back tomorrow. I've been making me a hat. Will finish in the morning.

Wed. September 19, 1928        Cool  60
We attended the Golden Wedding at Mansons. Charlie, Lida and Edith came down and we two were all. Only Ruth with her two babies & her mother-in-law. Their children are coming tonight with cream & cake. A couple of women came and went right away.

Thurs. September 20, 1928        Cold   62
Clydes' and Jim and Ethel stopped last night about 9:30 on way home from Mansons blowout. Pa went up, got check cashed &c. I've been busy. Made 2 qts tomato preserves, 16 cups Jell grape & crab, cleaned up the crab apples.

Fri. September 21, 1928        Windy cool   76
Pa is making some dandy nests, long row of 15. We have started feeding the laying mash. He went up this P.M. got it and chop. I've picked and canned 7 pts lima beans & 9 qt tomatoes. Pa brought down 2 truck loads & 1 wagon load.

Sat. September 22, 1928        Cold this A.M with little frost   65
We went to Ralphs this forenoon. Stopped at Manson with pears, peaches & Ralph is just started digging trench for his barn. Pa helped Al shock hay this P.M. I've been busy at Sat. work &c.

Sun. September 23, 1928        Cold Cloudy   56
Ralph and Mayme came down for dinner from Church. Pa went to Church. This afternoon Johnny and his neighbor a Mr. Clark came, got some tomatoes, pears, &c. Jason came in tonight.

Mon. September 24, 1928        Cold  windy   56
Jasons tomato pickers came down, made a fire and cooked their breakfast and will stay there in the barn tonight. I've got most of the big dry beans picked. Jason went to Oak Harbor for peaches for Sanders.

Tues. September 25, 1928        Cold  windy   50
They got off 2 truck and 1 wagon load tomatoes. Rena took her mother to Hillsdale. Mildred Cole went with her. Mary Gene went with Jason, then stayed here till she came home. Going to freeze I'm afraid. I'm taking a cold. Had load of coal brought in.

Wed. September 26, 1928        Cold Pleasant  60
Pa and Al brought another load of hay down this morning. then this afternon we went up to Ralphs. She is going to make my catsup and bottle it for me. I am sick with a cold, chilled so whem I got home had to go to bed.

Thurs. September 27, 1928        Cool but pleasant   50
I am better so I could work a little. Did some grape sauce 4 pts. and canned 4 qts. tomatoes. Pa is sick with a cold today. We have both been taking medicine to break it seems like flu. They phoned from the County home tonight. George is very bad but we aren't able to go out tonight.

Fri. September 29, 1928        Pleasant  Cool   58
Frost again this morning. All who took tomatoes left their crates, afraid their done. We went out to see George. He was dressed, sitting up, but is bad off. Pa has been quite sick P.M.

Sat. September 29, 1928          Pleasant   62
Colds are pretty bad today yet. Pa is some better. He went up town this P.M. A letter from Ethel, she is quite busy at sewing. Don has been put at a better job with more money some place. Jasons are putting Delco lights.

Sun. September 29, 1928        Pleasant  62
Eva and Will came down this afternoon and we went to see George. He was bad yesterday but better again today. John was here when we came back. Then Clydes and Jones drove in, then Ralph and Mayme all before we went in the house. Mexicans picking tomatoes. Ralphs had been to Ethels came home this way.

Mon. October 1, 1928           Pleasant   66
I havn't done much but sewed a little. we got our check and Pa went up, got it cashed and got some shoes. Will Eberly got his hip broke. Jasons men came, picked the tomatoes- 3 loads. Got our first Leghorn pullet egg today.

Tues. October 2, 1928           Rainy cloudy A.M. Nice P.M.  70
We are just resting up, getting over our colds. Pa has husked a little corn and went up to Jasons awhile. I've sewed and read some. I miss my good pen so bad that was stolen. Find other things gone- Pa shirt vest.

Wed. October 3, 1928           Nice 70
Ethel came up with Jason, then this P.M. Eva, her mother and Beulah came up and took her home. We had a nice visit. Jason came, took us down to see their new lights tonight. They're dandy.

Thurs. October 4, 1928           Warm   80
We washed this morning, large wash. Pa went with Jason this afternoon to look for some seed wheat. Jasons got word that Will Eberly had died. Couldn't stand it long after breaking his hip.

Fri. October 5, 1928           Pleasant   68
We went down to Ethels this afternoon. She was painting the girls bedrrom. Eston was going to help her finish. Ralph and Mayme came down tonight. She brought me 18 bottles of catsup, its fine.

Sat. October 6, 1928           Pleasant  70
We went up to Wm Eberly's funeral this forenoon. So many flowers and so nice. I did some baking and canned 4 qts of peaches this afternoon. Jasons left the children here tonight.

Sun. October 7, 1928           Nice   65
We went up to Ralph to meet Charlies folks- all 5 of them. They came just as we got there. We had a dandy day and a nice visit and l lovely chicken dinner. After they went, Ralph and Mayme took us with them way up to Hernaw.  (?Huron?)

Mon. October 8, 1928            Pleasant, but some cloudy   70
We washed this forenoon. Pa helped load tomatoes this P.M. They hauled up the last today I guess- one wagon and two truck loads. They've begun to disc it for wheat. Notice of Bessie's babe Dayle Leon (Taylor).

Tues. October 9, 1928           Rainy A.M. Pleasant P.M. 66
Pa went up to Ralphs this morning, thot he'd be ready to work at the cement work but they weren't but he staid all day just the same. I've been alone. Did my ironing and some other work.

Wed. October 10, 1928        Pleasant    70
Ralph and Mayme came in about 11 o'clock. Been to Toledo with a bunch of chickens. Let Pa know not to come up till Fri. We shelled some beans and commenced digging potatoes, not very good. They finished drilling wheat today.

Thurs. October 11, 1928           Warm  84
Pa dug potatoes this forenoon but it was most too warm to work at it. He went up to mill this afternoon. We clipped the wings of 61 white leghorns. Will do some more another night. They are beginning to lay, got 5 today.

Fri. October 12, 1928           Warm  82
Pa went up this morning to help Ralph what he could. A man came with a cement mixer to make the foundation of his new barn. pa got home late and tired. He pumped water. I've been alone and went to McConnells awhile this P.M.

Sat. October 13, 1928            Cloudy Cool  72-53
Pa went up, did the trading. had to get a new truss, broke his other this A.M. We got the rest of our white leghorns clipped and in the henhouse tonight, about 159 in all. Will have about 140 pullets. They are beginning to lay.

Sun. October 14, 1928      Cold Cloudy   56
We have neither of us felt very good today. Have slept quite a bit this afternoon. Have been alone all day till this evening. Jasons folks came down.

Mon. October 15, 1928           Cloudy Pleasant   68
Pa has been digging potatoes. I havn't done much but cleaned some winows and read some. Sanders was here the Rawleigh man. I've been listening to speeches tonight. Hoover and Smith different places.

Tues. October 16, 1928           Rainy warm  74
We got our milk check this morning and as we needed some things went up town this afternoon. I got some sewing to do. Town was full of cars as it was rainy and couldn't work.

Wed. October 17, 1928           Cloudy rainy  70
I cut out two shirts for Pa. Got one done. It probably don't pay in the price but he gets a fuller better made shirt for the money. Jason went to Toledo with Sanders folks this P.M. The kiddies stayed here.

Thurs. October 18, 1928            Cloudy rainy   60
It rained quite a bit last night and some today. It is soaking the dry ground up pretty well. Jason came in and helped seat the heating stove up this P.M. and took the batteries over to Johnson. It run down, couldn't start the car.

Fri. October 19, 1928           Colder showery    50  (Naomi's 73rd birthday)
Pa finished digging the potatoes. I baked a cake and had a chicken dinner. My birthday dinner. I looked for Ethel to come down with Jason but we got a letter and greeting and she isn't very well. Some other greeting Don's folks, and Ralph. Jason gave me a nice brown sweater. I've been wanting to get a new sweater all fall but hadn't been able to spare the money.

Sat. October 20, 1928             Cloudy Cool   54
I havn't done much but usual work. Sewed a little and read some. Jason brought us a can of carbide. We arn't out but have it ready. Pa went up town P.M. A nice greeting from Clydes. They went to Columbus to the ballgame today.

Sun. October 21, 1928           Nice   64
Pa went to church this A.M. Heard new Minister Mr. Haldeman. Clydes folks and Jones (John and Emily) drove in this P.M. Hadn't got in till Ralph, Mayme and Velmas and baby drove in. None came in. Clydes has a new car, a Packard, turned in his old one on it. Its lovely 7 Passengers. Sanders were at Jasons for dinner.



Mon. October 22, 1928            Pleasant but Cloudy   66
Pa has husked a little corn and cleaned the little brooder house and we've moved the P.R. (Plymouth Rocks) pullets over in it and will clean up the big one and shut it up. I have sewed some. We've just heard a splendid speech by Hoover from New York, right in Smiths home. He was cheered fully 15 minutes before he could get to say a word.

Tues. October 23, 1928             Cooler   56
Pa went over to get his batteries but it wasn't ready. He husked some corn. Load of kitchen coal was delivered. I made 6 cups of jell and made a little apple-butter. Have been listening to some Democrats talk against the G.O.P. Pa filled up the Lighting plant.

Wed. October 24, 1928          
Cloudy threatening P.M.   Nice A.M.  54
We did a large washing this morning. Got dinner and read the papers awhile. Then we cleaned and scrubbed the new brooder house with hot suds to be ready for Spring. Jason and rena went to Toledo this P,M. Left kiddies. I am drying some apples.

Thurs. October 25, 1928            Cold blustery, little rain, hail & snow   50
Pa went up to Ralphs. They're getting along well with their barn. Ethel came down with Jason, took dinner with them. Then he brought her here. We took her to car, waited quite a while, then started to town, met car so she'd not have to wait. 

Fri. October 26, 1928          Cold Pleasant   48
Pa has husked corn here at home. I have done my big ironing. Feel rather tired. Jasons are going down to Lake Grange to a Halloween doing. The children are staying here. Sanders go with them.

Sat. October 27, 1928            Cold rainy   44
Rather disagreeable to be out. Pa didn't get his corn hauled in. Too bad to get team out, yet didn't rain hard. Tea man came. Pa went up town P.M. I've only done usual work and read. Mask party at Grange. Children stayed here. 

Sun. October 28, 1928            Cool but pleasant   48
We have been at home all day. Clydes folks and Jones drove in this evening for eggs. Had been to Findlay. Eston drove in this evening too, to take some pumpkins to the boyds. Junior got some too. Mr. Wixson died.

Mon. October 29, 1928            Pleasant  cool   40
 I spieced some pears, canned 4 qts. Pa went to mill this afternoon. Ralph and Mayme came down tonight. Wants Pa to help tomorrow about making cement. Wants me to come too.

Tues. October 29, 1928           Cold A.M.  Pleasant P.M.   42
We went up to Ralph this moring. They are getting along fine with the barn. Pa keeps the water pumped to make cement. Mayme got dinner for them. Carpenters bring theirs. Everyone has gone to the big Calithumpion but us. They got through early & we drove over in the field, got few hickory nuts.

Wed. October 29, 1928             Cold but pleasant  38
Pa has husked corn all day. I havn't done much but take care of a few pears, canned 3 qts of spirced, besides some to use. We've been listening on Radio for the speeches- several every night. Can't her them very good. George Wixson's funeral this P.M.

Memoranda 1928
Oct. has been very nice all through, only two or three little snow flurries, not much rain, rather dry for wheat.

Thurs. November 1, 1928     Cloudy   50
Pa got McConnell's horse and little wagon and hauled up the corn. Then husked standing corn. Jason brought a large load down. Ethel came down with Harold. Clyde and Grace came awhile and went to Jasons party. Clyde had on a mask. Looked too funny for anything.

Fri. November 2, 1928     Cool Rainy   48
Nothing doing today, just drizzling most of time, sometimes quite hard. Al came this morning & unloaded the corn. I havn't done much, too dark to sew. Have been listening to Hoover's speech tonight and some others.

Sat. November 3, 1928     Cloudy rainy tonight   50
There is a big Republican Rally tonight up town but so bad to go we've listened in to some fine speeches at home. Now Al Smith is speaking and turned it off- dislike to hear him. Will soon know the outcome. Hope Hoover get in all right.

Sun. November 4, 1928      Pleasant   45
We have been home all day. Rena came this A.M. for the children then this evening, Ralph and Mayme stopped on their way home from Corts. Staid a little while.

Mon. November 5, 1928      Pleasant cool   52
Pa has husked corn. It makes him pretty tired across his chest. Has to rest often. Mr. Bandeen and the new Minister came in this afternoon. Jason brought the tomato check. We went there tonight to hear their Radio, got a nice program & Mr. Hoovers speech.

Tues. November 6, 1928      Nice Election day   56
We went up this morning to vote. Went on up town to do some trading. Got me a pair of shoes &c. We went up to Jasons tonight to hear election returns. Came in discouraging at first, better now. Ralphs came while we were away, left a note.

Wed. November 7, 1928     Cloudy a little showery   54
Mr. Hoover won the Election with a great Landslide they said last night, greaqtest ever known. I staid up listening to the returns till near two. Heard Smith send his congratulations. I'm anxious to get the papers tomorrow. Hadn't got all the returns in erlier. Mrs. McConnell was down this A.M.

Thurs. November 8, 1928     Cold showery   44
Pa went up to help at Ralphs with the cement but didn't get along very well, engine got out of order. I havn't done much, sewed a little and read a good deal after the papers came. I went in to Thompsons and McConnells to wait for the mail.

Fri. November 9, 1928     Pleasant   38
Pa helped Al husk this forenoon. Went up town this P.M. Settled up for coal and had two more ton brought out. Have enough to do till Spring I guess. I have sewed quite a bit.

Sat. November 10, 1928      Cold Cloudy dark   36
Pa went up to help at Ralphs again. Got along better today. He is feeling bad tonight, his back has been bothering him for a few days. I have been quite busy, have done quite a bit. Got 31 eggs, they're .43. Quite a fall of snow this A.M.

Sun. November 11, 1928     Cold but pleasant  42
Pa has been about sick in bed all the forenoon, his back is main trouble. Clydes folks and Mr and Mrs Cole came down this afternoon. They got 8 doz eggs.

Mon. November 12, 1928      Cold windy   36
Pa feels some better. Has been taking medicine all day. He went up to talk with Jason about cleaning a ditch, going to hire someone, but he discouraged him, said he'd overdo himself. Frank Self and Mrs. Powers are married.

Tues. November 13, 1928       Fine   40
They phoned from the Home that George had passed away at 6 o'clock. We went right down, phoned to Eva then up there. She came, brought Ethel. We went out, made arrangements to be buried Thurs. P.M. Portage. Ralphs and Jasons came tonight.

Wed. November 14, 1928       Windy but nice 55
Pa went up and helped at Ralphs. I washed and got the ironing most done. Lorena went up to Toledo with Jason today. A mad dog was running wild past Ralphs this A.M. They shot him farther down.

Thurs. November 15, 1928       Nice    60
George' funeral was this afternoon. It was well attended. Eva's brought Ethel and Lou, Archie's wife. Jason got home in time to go, didn't think he would. He took Pallbearers. She (Susan) rode with us from the Home to Portage Cemetery. Sarah Parks went up with us. They were nice flowers.

Fri. November 16, 1928       Dark Rainy   58
We went to Toledo this morning.  Helen was at Ethels. She drove Pa over to Clydes, Ethel and I went with her nd we went around quite a bit after noon. Went to Helen and Glenns, then to Johns awhile. Then got Pa and went home. It rained awful hard down there but hardly any here.

Sat. November 17, 1928       Another dark day, some rain    68
Pa went up to mill this morning then back this afternoon for the trading. I didn't care to go, have been on the go so much this week, I feel tired, but have been quite busy. Jason and Rena started away this A.M. to Chi with Libby's folks.

Sun. November 18, 1928       Cooler   46
Pa went to church this A.M. It was cash day, trying to get enough to pay some back debts. I was looking for Don and wife. Didn't come. Mr. and Mrs. Reider and Kenneth came this afternoon, had a nice visit.

Mon. November 19, 1928       Cloudy rain and snow   35
Pa has been busy about the barn and henhouse most of the time. Read some. I've been crocheting some. Mr. Box came in. Got 5 doz eggs for John and her folks. Jason got home.

Tues. November 20, 1928       Cold Coudy  34
Jason was out on his trip again today. Got home about 9 o'clock last night. Got our milk check $22.56. We have just been busy at usual work. Mr. K.I. Shuman died this morning.

Wed. November 21, 1928       Cold snow this P.M.   34
Pa husked corn this forenoon. Mrs. McConnell came in awhile to talk about Mr. Shuman's death. He had gone to work well as usual, his son found him about 8-30. Thought it was heart trouble and some thought he fell.

Thurs. November 22, 1928        Cold cloudy snow flurry   35
Pa has been busy about the place. Was going to husk this P.M. but too snowy. Jason was in. Said Al would come in the A.M. with tema and help him. Clyde and children came tonight. He had Pa's teeth but he must go down to have them fitted. He got eggs. Mr. Shuman's funeral this afternoon.

Fri. November 23, 1928         Cold    36
Al came down with team and wagon, helped Pa finish husking and picked up what was out. Donald and Hazel and his friend he works with came down to hunt. She staid here. They got 3 rabbits. They had to go back to work at 3 o'clock.

Sat. November 24, 1928         Cold cloudy   38
Harry LeGalleys barns burned to the ground this forenoon. All his hay straw &c. Went so quickly no one could do anything. Pa went to Clydes got his new teeth & one pulled below. He drove the car to B.G. left it and went on St. car.

Sun. November 25, 1928           Colder and windy   24
First real wintry day we've had some snow flurries. We've been at home all day. Ralph, Mayme and her brother David came down awhile. He came Thurs. for a visit with them.

Mon. November 26, 1928         Cold   33
We went up town this afternoon. Stopped at Sarah Parks awhile then did quite a bit of trading, got a lot of work to do now. Thot I'd go to getting a few things ready or Christmas.

Tues. November 27, 1928         Cloudy  Moderate   36
Pa went to Ralphs, Thought he could help some with shredding but they didn't get there but but they husked finished standing corn. I cut out and made me a grey house dress. A letter from Eva.

Wed. November 28, 1928         Cloudy  dark   38
I've been alone again but so busy didn't mind it. Pa went up to Ralphs. They got along fine with the shredding. Looked rainy all the time but held off. I made some mince and canned 3 qt. Made two pies, cake and some dandy light biscuit- Sarah Park gave me recipe.

Thurs. November 29, 1928         Dark and cloudy  Thaniksgiving   40
It has looked rainy all day again but some warmer. We have been home. Pa has been busy trimming up vines and burning. We had Thanksgiving dinner, roast chicken, oyster dressing, gravy, sweet potatoes, mince &c &c all by ourselves. Jasons folks had Wylies folks over to dinner.

Fri. November 30, 1928         Rainy A.M.  50
We went over to Haskins this afternoon did some trading, turned in my slips and got 3 dishes. Clyde and Grace came down tonight, got 6 doz. eggs they're 47 cts. Helen has the Mumps so Dorothy and they staid.

Sat. December 1, 1928      Mod cloudy   34
Will and Eva came down this P.M. We all went up town in their new car and he and Pa went in and settled with Deck (funeral home). Will Wilson, Anna and Baby came down tonight. He got a 2nd hand car. got the tags from the old car.

Sun. December 2, 1928      Nice   36
Pa went up to church this morning. Then this afternoon thought we would take a ride and went up to Addie's a little while. Rhoda (Eph and Addie's eldest) and Husband (Walter Hughes) came in. Ralph & Mayme came in from Toledo tonight.

Mon. December 3, 1928       Windy cloudy  36
I have done usual work and some mending and a little fancy work and read quie a bit. Pa went up to mill and got something to tone up the cows. They ar'n't doing very well. Hens doing fine 50 eggs yesterday. 48 today.

Tues. December 4, 1928       Nice A.M. Cloudy snow P.M.   34
We washed this morning but it turned bad and clothes couldn't dry. I brought in a few and let the rest hang. A farm bureau man Mr Rogers came. I've made a little tatting and finished a bath towel.

Wed. December 5, 1928      Cold   18
We got our Christmas check. I have been quite busy. Did most of my iroing this A.M. then did fancy work this P.M. Finished a pair of pillow-cases. Jason went to funeral of Mertz's little boy. He was in tonight, thinks of buying some sheep. Got 5 doz. eggs for men at Dairy.

Thurs. December 6, 1928      Cold   20
I have been quite busy. Finished the ironing, mostly starched things. Then cut out 4 cushions for Xmas to quilt. got one pretty well along. Pa hasn't been feeling very good. Sold Brooks 24 doz. eggs at 47 cts.

Fri. December 7, 1928      Cold   25
I have been quite busy again today. Finished the cushion top I'd begun and quilted and quince preserves canned 4 pts. Pa has been home all day, tended chores.

Sat. December 8, 1928      Cold  16-28
I don't get much done till afternoon as we're getting up so late now, but have put in a busy P.M. Baked some light biscuit (Sarah Park gave me the recipe) and cookies. Pa went up town, got some medicine, meat &c &c.

Sun. December 9, 1928      Mod 12-28
Too cold to get round to church this morning but got better this afternoon. Ralph and Mayme came down and Buddy. Jason was here. Stopped to leave can and check $24.69. Diantha's girl was buried. Automobile accident. Jason has got some sheep- 10 I think.

Mon. December 10, 1928      Pleasant  36
I've got another cushion cover nearly done. Am quilting it different or it would have been done- more work on it. Pa doesn't feel very good again today. His stomach bothers him.

Tues. December 11, 1928       Pleasant   38
We got a letter from Ethel this morning. Has some more sewing on hands, said Clydes folks were having the "Flu" real bad so we went down to see them this P.M. Clyde and Grace were able to be up and dressed but Jr. had quite a fever yet. John was around the house. Helen didn't have it was in school. Dorothy keeps well (Sounds like Dorothy Ewing is living with Clyde and Grace as a mother's helper)

Wed. December 12, 1928      Warmer cloudy   42
I have made another cushion top- 4 now. Brooks came this P.M. to deliver. Mr. Brown's brother's funeral is tomorrow- got in a wreck Fri. died Tues. Mrs. Abbott came down with the flu today.

Thurs. December 13, 1928       Cloudy Pleasant  45
We went up town. Stopped at Sarahs and at bank then on to Ralphs. He has been having the flu, is better. When we got home Ethel had come. Hazels left her then stopped for her tonight. Raining tonight.

Fri. December 14, 1928        Wrm rainy 45
We have staid in pretty close today. I went down to see how McConnells were. They were they have the flu too. I tried to call Jasons. He was here when I came, says Mrs. Abbott some better. Belle came from Cleveland.

Sat. December 15, 1928       Cloudy misty  40
Pa helped me this forenoon and we did quite a little cleaning. Took down curtains in 3 rooms. Washed the windows and put up clean ones. He went over to Haskins this P.M. and I sewed. He stopped at Jasons. Grandma is better and Mary Gene is sick now.

Sun. December 16, 1928       Warm Cloudy   48
We have staid in today, only Pa went down to Jasons to see how they were- they are better. Bobbie rode down here on his bicycle this afternoon. Wilcox's golden wedding.

Mon. December 17, 1928       Cloudy rainy snow P.M.   30
I've been quite busy finishing some things I had commenced Pa has worked about the house fixing things. Mail man drove in with my box. I had sent coupons for a roaster but got an aluminum dish pan, out of roasters I expect.

Tues. December 18, 1928       Cold snow flurries   32-26
We washed a little this morning, then went up town this afternoon, did quite a bit of Christmas shopping. Saw quite a good many I knew. We stopped at Jasons. Mrs. A. isn't so well, had the Dr this A.M. Jason is about down with it, throat is bad, keeps around though.

Wed. December 19, 1928       Mod.   30
I've been quite busy. Ironed this forenoon, went down to Jasons with Pa after dinner a little while, found them better. Jason and Rena went up town. Belle staid with her mother. Brooks down with flu. His daughter took orders.

Thurs. December 20, 1928       Blustery colder   12
Ralph and Mayme took some chickens to Toledo. Took Buddy home for awhile. Ralph is quite hoarse yet, came this way. We sold 22 doz eggs- only 38 cts now, that is 30 doz. since last Thurs. I quilted another top tonight.

Fri. December 21, 1928       Cold A.M.  6-18
We went up town this afternoon awhile, got a few more things and some cards Got 2 more greetings this morning, two yesterday. I've made another cushion cover- makes 6. Mrs. Stratton died in California.

Sat. December 22, 1928       Mod.   28
I've been quite busy finishing up some things I had started for Xmas. I havn't been very well today, am glad I am through. Have made 15 things. Sent away 12 cards this morning.

Sun. December 23, 1928       Nice   40
We have been at home all day around too late I wasn't feeling well enough and Pa didn't feel like it either. Johnny's all came down tonight, got a couple of chickens and 3 doz eggs.

Mon. December 24, 1928        Nice   40
I felt pretty bad this morning but we went up town about noon. Pa tended to some bank affair of Johnny's and I got a few little things. We went and called on Sarah. She gave me some medicine that helped her.

Tues. December 25, 1928       Lovely Christmas
We went to Ethels for the day. Glenns and Dons were there. Hardly seemed like Xmas- Sun shone all day. Clydes came over, brought us a lot of things, so nice. Ethels and children all so many havn't room to name them. Ralphs and Jasons brought theirs this morning. All are nice.

Wed. December 26, 1928       Pleasant   45
We have been resting up. I slept quite a while and have felt better. Am going to rest more now till I get all right again. Clydes came this afternoon. Knew they were and had a chicken supper. He phoned to Dorothy and John not to wait but eat their supper. Didn't expect to stay they would have it ready.

Thurs. December 27, 1928       Rainy warm   40
I felt rather bad again today. Laid down quite a bit. Pa went up town and got his car numbers and egg mash. Sold 28 1/2 doz. since Thurs. They're down to .36.

Fri. December 28, 1928       Mod   40
Mr. Samuel Johnston was buried this P.M. Ralphs went, then came down here tonight. Got a letter from Ethel. Don's car went bad, they are fixing it up at home. I'm feeling some better today, rest a good deal.

Sat. December 29, 1928       Colder   30
Manson came down this morning, started to walk but got to ride nearly all the way, brought us one of their pictures. Pa took him home this P.M. Our lights wet off tonight.

Sun. December 30, 1928       Cold   30
We have been home all day. I am getting lots better but couldn't go away yet and Pa couldn't get through chores in time. Johnnys folks all but Anna came down tonight. She is feeling pretty bad. They got 3 chickens.

Mon. December 31, 1928       Very nice   38
Donald and wife and her father and Ralph came early this morning to hunt. Last day. They went home early and we went at the washing. Had a very large one, some got dry, not all. Afraid I took a little cold. So nice thought we must get it done.



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