I think Old Time might stop 'til I catch up. I don't recall much about a week ago today, except that I did an extra thorough job of my Friday cleaning. I wrote a short letter to Virgil, telling him how I wrote him at Los Angeles.
Saturday a.m. did my usual work & p.m. too. Josephine & Betty came back early after dinner. After supper, J & I went up town, got goods & embroidery for Bricky, a combination & crash for Daddy, a towel, and then we went to the second show at the Novelty. O.K. Daddy was nursemaid to all the kids.
Sunday morning, Josephine & Betty went to Mayetta about 9 o'clock. Leo took them. Bricky went to her own S.S. Neil took her part way & I went for her at 11. Zella, Paul & Buster came about 1`2:30. After dinner, we went for a ride (in our car). We went out to Uncle Jim's, to Gage's, saw that Farrars, Dorothy, Mrs. Burger, Mrs. Burton & Beulah Carey. Of course the kids had to have cones, pop, popcorn & balloons. Got home about six, ate some ice cream & then we all drove to Burlingame. Neil & Bricky rode with Buster. Went around by Leo Gifford & then we parted, Zella's going to John Burton's & we out home. Got there about 8 and stayed 'til nine. Ate Angel Food cake, pickles & bread & butter. I just about froze coming home. Merrill Reese is quite sick. Dr. Stahle says it's Infantile Paralysis, but hasn't told them yet.
Zella, Paul, Buster & Dorothy drove up Monday morning to shop. They got here about 9, left Buster here and then went up town. I tried to be sick, but perked up & went to the doctor about 10:30. Saw Zella up town & rode home with them. Drove around by way of Richters to see if Mabel Rees was going home with them, but Ira was coming up for her. After lunch & after Paul took a bath, they started home. Zella acts as tho' she would never see us again. She kissed John & I kissed Paul. I finished Bricky's dress Mon. afternoon, made out of Dorothy's, quite cute.
Thursday, July 30, 1925
I don't recall much about Wed. a week ago. I know Andersons & Luces arrived home in the afternoon. Ruth & Mrs. Anderson were sure brown. Ruth was over in the evening, also Helen Christman.
Thursday, 23rd, I finished my ironing in the a.m., had just finished my mending about 3:30 when Zella & Buster came in. They stayed 'til 5:30. They, Paul, Geo. Chappell & Dorris Smith drove up in Paul's new Ford -- Paul can do some collecting. Thurs. eve. I finished the last crocheted inset for Baby's birthday pillow slips.
Friday morning about nine, Babe came. Jimmy came up to take the exam in cream testing. I worked on my Friday's cleaning 'til 10, took a bath, then Babe & I went up town. Ruth stayed with the kids & made some candy. Babe & I went to the doctor first -- Dr. Powell said four or five aspirins a day wouldn't hurt me if they give me any degree of comfort from headaches ( I have been taking two or three a day). When we left the doctor, it was raining but it let up in a few minutes & we finished Babe's trading. I mailed Junior's birthday present. It was the July number of John Martin's book. Babe was pretty tired by the time we got home. Her feet are looking much better. Got a letter from Clara saying they decided not to come Fri. on the birthday picnic (we had planned having a picnic supper out to Gage's because it, the 24th, was John's & his mother's birthday). Clara said they decided to come Sunday instead -- it would give them more time. Jimmy was here for supper & they left soon after.
Saturday, did my usual work. John worked on the car from 12:30 'til 5:30. Put in a new pinion gear. I went up town about 3 and got back at 4. Bought a book for Buster's birthday & Babe's pillow tubing. Clara came soon after I got home, came with Oscar, to see what we were going to do Sun. I told her Mama had invited us down there to a birthday dinner -- she went back with Leo. I worked on Babe's pillowslips some & we started to Burlingame at six and didn't get there until 7:45 -- John didn't want to drive fast for some reason or another. Went to Babe's for supper. They had about given us up. After supper, we went to town. Bricky wore her new organdy & Daddy went & got her hair cut short again after all my effort to get it to the bottom of her ears! Babe had a little shopping to do & then we went to the Platform Dance. The Farrar kids played and there were very few dancing. Mama came after the show. We entertained ourselves mostly watching Hazel Mc & her "man". He is a married man and living with his wife. Now isn't Hazel foolish? Mrs. Leuheim talked to us quite a little & Aunt Mettie a little. That bunch of Zel's friends had a handkerchief shower for her & we are going to have a party & give her some tweed knickers. Just before going out home, we went to the Ice Plant & had some of Jimmy's ice cream. Talked for about an hour when we did get home.
John took Neil & Bricky out to his folks early Sunday morning & didn't gt back 'til after 1:30. He wanted Herman to help him with the car. Jackie was sick all day -- had diarrhea. Mama sure had a good dinner -- two birthday cakes, one for Babe & one for John! Babe came out real early about 8 o'clock! Zella, Paul & Buster almost at noon & Jimmy just before John. Of course the men went to the ball game and as soon as they came home, John wanted to start for home, which we did. Mabel rode with us & we stopped for Albert, Josephine & Betty, too. When we got here, Dorothy & Velma Farrar were here, so we had quite a party. After, we had some pie & ice cream. John, Dorothy & Velma took Mabel out home. Then John put our kids to bed & he, Josephine, Betty & I took Albert up town to get the bus. He is working in Mayetta. They are going to rent their house in Scranton & Josephine & Betty are goign to Mayetta for a couple of months. We had quite a house party -- Dorothy, Velma, Josephine & Betty.
Monday morning I was good or absolutely nothing & that's just what I did. Dorothy & Velma went up town in the morning, came back for lunch & then went home on the two o'clock bus. Right after lunch, Josephine went over to Louise's (she lives a block and a half from here -- 701 Tyler) for a few minutes. Then later Louise came over here & stayed 'til 4:30. Daddy took us for a ride Mon. evening & it was quite cool (has been ever since).
I washed Tuesday & Josephine did the house work & got lunch -- she's some worker. She sewed in the afternoon -- Mon. p.m., too -- on a new dress. You can't guess who dripped in to see me -- Florence P. Buhrmasty! She had her little girl, Patsy, with her. She also has a baby boy 6 months, Bobby, but she didn't have him with her. She sure looked fine. Josephine & Betty went over to Louise's for supper, but came back about 7:30. Got a package Tues. from Bernice -- Jackie & Bricky each a pair of sox for their birthdays. One of John's old Scranton friends, John Towle, came in the evening & persuaded us to start a savings & loan account -- $6 a month & compounded monthly.
Wednesday morning it rained -- well into the p.m. We ironed in the morning. Mrs. Dockhill came in to tell me Virgil sent word for me to write. I did -- sent it to Los Angeles & he's in Richmond now. Guess it wasn't forwarded. Hate for my efforts to be wasted. I went to the doctor's in the afternoon. Ruth stayed with the kids. Neglected to mention in tis proper order that Josephine & Betty went to Gunnerson's -- Mrs. came for them at one o'clock. You can't guss who I saw in Dr. Allen's office! Chas. Taber! He came very near not knowing me. Had quite a chat with him. Dr. Powell treated my nose & gave me another "fattening" prescription Scott's Emulsion -- Gee! Between that & cod liver oil, I ought to weigh a hundred pounds -- well -- eventually. I bet Geo. Rockhill I would be by Sept 20th & July 20th I weighed 84. Afraid I'll have to buy him a box of cigars. John worked last night 'til midnight. Ruth came over & stayed 'til nine -- played Hide the Thimble 'til the kids went to bed and then Rummy.
Finished my ironing today & mended. Got a letter from Gladys M. Daddy is working again tonight. Went over to Roy Luce's to get Jackie this evening -- he followed Bricky, chatted a bit with Mr. & Mrs. Mrs. Luce (the other one) called me in as I went by to look at the pictures she took on their trip. Got some lace yesterday for that embroidered dimity dress of mine, sewed it on tonight. I lack enough for one sleeve. Wm. Jennings Bryan died the other day right in the midst of his Evolution "Argument" -- too bad to let a little thing like that worry one to death. It's nearly ten. Think I'll go to bed.
Thursday, 23rd, I finished my ironing in the a.m., had just finished my mending about 3:30 when Zella & Buster came in. They stayed 'til 5:30. They, Paul, Geo. Chappell & Dorris Smith drove up in Paul's new Ford -- Paul can do some collecting. Thurs. eve. I finished the last crocheted inset for Baby's birthday pillow slips.
Friday morning about nine, Babe came. Jimmy came up to take the exam in cream testing. I worked on my Friday's cleaning 'til 10, took a bath, then Babe & I went up town. Ruth stayed with the kids & made some candy. Babe & I went to the doctor first -- Dr. Powell said four or five aspirins a day wouldn't hurt me if they give me any degree of comfort from headaches ( I have been taking two or three a day). When we left the doctor, it was raining but it let up in a few minutes & we finished Babe's trading. I mailed Junior's birthday present. It was the July number of John Martin's book. Babe was pretty tired by the time we got home. Her feet are looking much better. Got a letter from Clara saying they decided not to come Fri. on the birthday picnic (we had planned having a picnic supper out to Gage's because it, the 24th, was John's & his mother's birthday). Clara said they decided to come Sunday instead -- it would give them more time. Jimmy was here for supper & they left soon after.
Saturday, did my usual work. John worked on the car from 12:30 'til 5:30. Put in a new pinion gear. I went up town about 3 and got back at 4. Bought a book for Buster's birthday & Babe's pillow tubing. Clara came soon after I got home, came with Oscar, to see what we were going to do Sun. I told her Mama had invited us down there to a birthday dinner -- she went back with Leo. I worked on Babe's pillowslips some & we started to Burlingame at six and didn't get there until 7:45 -- John didn't want to drive fast for some reason or another. Went to Babe's for supper. They had about given us up. After supper, we went to town. Bricky wore her new organdy & Daddy went & got her hair cut short again after all my effort to get it to the bottom of her ears! Babe had a little shopping to do & then we went to the Platform Dance. The Farrar kids played and there were very few dancing. Mama came after the show. We entertained ourselves mostly watching Hazel Mc & her "man". He is a married man and living with his wife. Now isn't Hazel foolish? Mrs. Leuheim talked to us quite a little & Aunt Mettie a little. That bunch of Zel's friends had a handkerchief shower for her & we are going to have a party & give her some tweed knickers. Just before going out home, we went to the Ice Plant & had some of Jimmy's ice cream. Talked for about an hour when we did get home.
John took Neil & Bricky out to his folks early Sunday morning & didn't gt back 'til after 1:30. He wanted Herman to help him with the car. Jackie was sick all day -- had diarrhea. Mama sure had a good dinner -- two birthday cakes, one for Babe & one for John! Babe came out real early about 8 o'clock! Zella, Paul & Buster almost at noon & Jimmy just before John. Of course the men went to the ball game and as soon as they came home, John wanted to start for home, which we did. Mabel rode with us & we stopped for Albert, Josephine & Betty, too. When we got here, Dorothy & Velma Farrar were here, so we had quite a party. After, we had some pie & ice cream. John, Dorothy & Velma took Mabel out home. Then John put our kids to bed & he, Josephine, Betty & I took Albert up town to get the bus. He is working in Mayetta. They are going to rent their house in Scranton & Josephine & Betty are goign to Mayetta for a couple of months. We had quite a house party -- Dorothy, Velma, Josephine & Betty.
Monday morning I was good or absolutely nothing & that's just what I did. Dorothy & Velma went up town in the morning, came back for lunch & then went home on the two o'clock bus. Right after lunch, Josephine went over to Louise's (she lives a block and a half from here -- 701 Tyler) for a few minutes. Then later Louise came over here & stayed 'til 4:30. Daddy took us for a ride Mon. evening & it was quite cool (has been ever since).
I washed Tuesday & Josephine did the house work & got lunch -- she's some worker. She sewed in the afternoon -- Mon. p.m., too -- on a new dress. You can't guess who dripped in to see me -- Florence P. Buhrmasty! She had her little girl, Patsy, with her. She also has a baby boy 6 months, Bobby, but she didn't have him with her. She sure looked fine. Josephine & Betty went over to Louise's for supper, but came back about 7:30. Got a package Tues. from Bernice -- Jackie & Bricky each a pair of sox for their birthdays. One of John's old Scranton friends, John Towle, came in the evening & persuaded us to start a savings & loan account -- $6 a month & compounded monthly.
Wednesday morning it rained -- well into the p.m. We ironed in the morning. Mrs. Dockhill came in to tell me Virgil sent word for me to write. I did -- sent it to Los Angeles & he's in Richmond now. Guess it wasn't forwarded. Hate for my efforts to be wasted. I went to the doctor's in the afternoon. Ruth stayed with the kids. Neglected to mention in tis proper order that Josephine & Betty went to Gunnerson's -- Mrs. came for them at one o'clock. You can't guss who I saw in Dr. Allen's office! Chas. Taber! He came very near not knowing me. Had quite a chat with him. Dr. Powell treated my nose & gave me another "fattening" prescription Scott's Emulsion -- Gee! Between that & cod liver oil, I ought to weigh a hundred pounds -- well -- eventually. I bet Geo. Rockhill I would be by Sept 20th & July 20th I weighed 84. Afraid I'll have to buy him a box of cigars. John worked last night 'til midnight. Ruth came over & stayed 'til nine -- played Hide the Thimble 'til the kids went to bed and then Rummy.
Finished my ironing today & mended. Got a letter from Gladys M. Daddy is working again tonight. Went over to Roy Luce's to get Jackie this evening -- he followed Bricky, chatted a bit with Mr. & Mrs. Mrs. Luce (the other one) called me in as I went by to look at the pictures she took on their trip. Got some lace yesterday for that embroidered dimity dress of mine, sewed it on tonight. I lack enough for one sleeve. Wm. Jennings Bryan died the other day right in the midst of his Evolution "Argument" -- too bad to let a little thing like that worry one to death. It's nearly ten. Think I'll go to bed.
Tuesday, July 7, 1925
A week ago Sunday, Daddy worked until two o'clock. After that, we went for a ride out Central Avenue looking for Uncle Jim again, but didn't find him. It turned a little cooler about five o'clock, seemed quit a relief after such a hot day! We went a different way, coming home, a not-very-much travelled road, picked some Indian Paint Weed and some Elderberry Blossoms, made a pretty combination. Daddy & I read in the evening & Leo dropped in for a few minutes.
Monday morning I went to Dr. Allen's, left about 9:15 and didn't get back 'til 11:45 -- had to wait so long for my turn. His assistant wasn't there. Neil took good care of Bricky & Jackie, so I gave him a dime. But I got Bricky a little parasol for a quarter. The demanding people like Bricky always get the lion's share. Dr. Allen said as soon as I could afford to lose four or five days, he would do something to me -- said that the tissues would have to be broken down. He suggested we wait until after the 4th. Luces & Andersons left just after noon on their trip. I don't remember, but I suppose we went for a ride that eve.
I washed Tuesday, of course. I got two letters -- one from Alma Randel and one from Jonesie.
Wednesday morning I went to the doctor and ironed all afternoon. I took Bricky to the doctor with me. Dr. Allen said they were going to adopt a child as soon as they got out of debt. It seems they can't have any of their own. I t was awfully hot that day, over a hundred. I fixed a picnic supper & we took it & went out Central Ave. to a woods. After we ate, we all went wading in a little stream there. The kids sure got a kick out of it.
Thursday I finished ironing in the morning. Did some mending & cleaning in the afternoon. Mrs. Grimed visited in the evening with me a little, and Leo was over for a little & got us each an ice cream cone.
Friday I went to the doctor in the a.m. The kids played with Bobby in his sand pile all the time I was gone. In the afternoon, I cleaned the house & bathed the kids. I got a letter from Dorothy -- a answer to one I wrote her the first of the week, asking her if she'd come up this week and keep house for me while I was under the weather. She didn't know for sure -- Glenn went to Colorado so her folks sort of need her. But Aunt Rena wanted me to call Mabel & give her a ride home. So I called her & she came in soon after six. We got started about 6:30. We went the Carbondale road, which was a mistake -- there were so many detours because of new bridges, etc. Stopped at Scranton for a minute & saw Herman, Oscar & Albert. Mr. Bolton, the cashier of the Scranton Bank, killed himself -- he was $55,000 short. We went to Zella's when we got to Burlingame. Ernest Spaulding & family came later & the kids had some sparklers & Roman candles. We went out home about 10:30. The folks came home from town immediately after. I took the W.H.C. & American to the folks. I finished them some time during the week. We stayed up for about an hour discussing Paul & Zella. Paul is getting worse -- drinks all the time & they go all the time. No wonder Buster is sick. I don't see why Zella doesn't stay home with him even tho' Paul won't.
Saturday was the glorious 4th. Of course, John had to go out to his folks in the morning & didn't get back until after 11 o'clock. He stopped at Grandma's for Ruth, and Alice Mc brought Babe out. Jimmy had to work, of course. Ice cream is too popular on the 4th! Mr. Mc has been stewed for quite a while, so they locked him up for the 4th. Mrs. has been quite sick & of course he makes her worse. We all went in our car to Osage, took our dinners & ate them in the park. Had my first fried chicken -- tasted just right. I called Aunt Rena in the morning & she said she'd let Dorothy come up. They & Uncle Leon's were in Osage too.
Saturday, I worked (strange?!). Finished cleaning the house & bathed kids & washed heads. Daddy went up town in the afternoon & we took our suppers & drove out Central Ave. and ate it.
Sunday a.m. Grimes left for Minnesota about six o'clock. Daddy went to work at the same time. Alma & Lloyd & family came about eleven o'clock. Their family consists of: Phillip, five the 30th of this month, Lloyd K, two in January, and Yvonne, one this month or next Nice little family. Enjoyed them very much but was sorry John had to work. A & L quarrel just like they did when they were in H.S. I wonder what makes them do it. Daddy came home for dinner & worked until 9 p.m. Randel's left about 5:30.
Monday morning, I sewed. Did all the stitching on my embroidered lawn, need a little lace in neck & sleeves. I got a letter from my school & I can get reinstated any time for a dollar a year. Also got a letter from Mrs. Fossberg. I sent a letter to Bernice. I finished reading the W.H.C. last evening -- a rather promising story has started "Grandpa's Affairs" by Rowland.
I washed this morning. Mary Reese stopped a few minutes this evening on her way home from work. Harold A. came over for more reading this a.m. Mrs. Shiffer was here this morning to tell us not to pay any attention to Mr. when he ass for the rent & also that she'll come down $3 on the rent if we want to stay (John told her we were going to move. We do want to.)She looks real well, I thought. Oh, I forgot, Mabel M dropped in for supper last night.
Monday morning I went to Dr. Allen's, left about 9:15 and didn't get back 'til 11:45 -- had to wait so long for my turn. His assistant wasn't there. Neil took good care of Bricky & Jackie, so I gave him a dime. But I got Bricky a little parasol for a quarter. The demanding people like Bricky always get the lion's share. Dr. Allen said as soon as I could afford to lose four or five days, he would do something to me -- said that the tissues would have to be broken down. He suggested we wait until after the 4th. Luces & Andersons left just after noon on their trip. I don't remember, but I suppose we went for a ride that eve.
I washed Tuesday, of course. I got two letters -- one from Alma Randel and one from Jonesie.
Wednesday morning I went to the doctor and ironed all afternoon. I took Bricky to the doctor with me. Dr. Allen said they were going to adopt a child as soon as they got out of debt. It seems they can't have any of their own. I t was awfully hot that day, over a hundred. I fixed a picnic supper & we took it & went out Central Ave. to a woods. After we ate, we all went wading in a little stream there. The kids sure got a kick out of it.
Thursday I finished ironing in the morning. Did some mending & cleaning in the afternoon. Mrs. Grimed visited in the evening with me a little, and Leo was over for a little & got us each an ice cream cone.
Friday I went to the doctor in the a.m. The kids played with Bobby in his sand pile all the time I was gone. In the afternoon, I cleaned the house & bathed the kids. I got a letter from Dorothy -- a answer to one I wrote her the first of the week, asking her if she'd come up this week and keep house for me while I was under the weather. She didn't know for sure -- Glenn went to Colorado so her folks sort of need her. But Aunt Rena wanted me to call Mabel & give her a ride home. So I called her & she came in soon after six. We got started about 6:30. We went the Carbondale road, which was a mistake -- there were so many detours because of new bridges, etc. Stopped at Scranton for a minute & saw Herman, Oscar & Albert. Mr. Bolton, the cashier of the Scranton Bank, killed himself -- he was $55,000 short. We went to Zella's when we got to Burlingame. Ernest Spaulding & family came later & the kids had some sparklers & Roman candles. We went out home about 10:30. The folks came home from town immediately after. I took the W.H.C. & American to the folks. I finished them some time during the week. We stayed up for about an hour discussing Paul & Zella. Paul is getting worse -- drinks all the time & they go all the time. No wonder Buster is sick. I don't see why Zella doesn't stay home with him even tho' Paul won't.
Saturday was the glorious 4th. Of course, John had to go out to his folks in the morning & didn't get back until after 11 o'clock. He stopped at Grandma's for Ruth, and Alice Mc brought Babe out. Jimmy had to work, of course. Ice cream is too popular on the 4th! Mr. Mc has been stewed for quite a while, so they locked him up for the 4th. Mrs. has been quite sick & of course he makes her worse. We all went in our car to Osage, took our dinners & ate them in the park. Had my first fried chicken -- tasted just right. I called Aunt Rena in the morning & she said she'd let Dorothy come up. They & Uncle Leon's were in Osage too.
Saturday, I worked (strange?!). Finished cleaning the house & bathed kids & washed heads. Daddy went up town in the afternoon & we took our suppers & drove out Central Ave. and ate it.
Sunday a.m. Grimes left for Minnesota about six o'clock. Daddy went to work at the same time. Alma & Lloyd & family came about eleven o'clock. Their family consists of: Phillip, five the 30th of this month, Lloyd K, two in January, and Yvonne, one this month or next Nice little family. Enjoyed them very much but was sorry John had to work. A & L quarrel just like they did when they were in H.S. I wonder what makes them do it. Daddy came home for dinner & worked until 9 p.m. Randel's left about 5:30.
Monday morning, I sewed. Did all the stitching on my embroidered lawn, need a little lace in neck & sleeves. I got a letter from my school & I can get reinstated any time for a dollar a year. Also got a letter from Mrs. Fossberg. I sent a letter to Bernice. I finished reading the W.H.C. last evening -- a rather promising story has started "Grandpa's Affairs" by Rowland.
I washed this morning. Mary Reese stopped a few minutes this evening on her way home from work. Harold A. came over for more reading this a.m. Mrs. Shiffer was here this morning to tell us not to pay any attention to Mr. when he ass for the rent & also that she'll come down $3 on the rent if we want to stay (John told her we were going to move. We do want to.)She looks real well, I thought. Oh, I forgot, Mabel M dropped in for supper last night.
Sunday, June 28, 1925
A week ago Friday, on the 19th, about five o'clock, Clara & Charlotte came with Oscar. They stayed for supper, all night, and until Sat. afternoon when they went back with Oscar. Leo took them for a ride a little Fri. evening. Dorothy went over to Julia Hanna Chubbs after she came home from town, went on a picnic with them & got home about 10 o'clock. We all stayed up 'til nearly midnight, talking. Religion was the main topic of conversation. Clara was the only Foundationalist among us. Then we gather up enough among us to get a quart of ice cream. Dorothy slept with me.
Dady called Dr. Allen to find out if he could do me any good. He said for me to come to see him -- which I did Sat. morning. The girls were housekeepers & nurse girls while I was gone. Dr. Allen has another doctor with him, a little man. He game me the same old treatment and spoke as though there were no "cure" for it. It sure was hot that day. Everyone took baths. Mabel came in Sat. eve. for supper, stayed all night & she & Dorothy went to the Grand. Daddy took us for a little ride on the Dover Road.
Sunday morning we went down to Babe's for dinner. We dropped Dorothy & Mabel at the S.B.A and we had to fix a tire this side of Auburn. Mama & Papa & Zel & family were at Babe's too. We had a lovely dinner. Zella, Paul & Buster are going to see their things & got to California. Buster has to have a change of climate -- he has asthma. Except Mama & Papa, we stayed for a "buffet" supper, after which we all planned "going to California." Of course, neither John or Jimmy would go for all their talking. We stopped for Dorothy on our way home.
Monday morning I went to the doctors -- Dr. Allen wasn't there, but I like the other doctor's method of treatment better anyway. Bricky went to Bible School every morning last week. Friday was the last day. Monday afternoon, I cut Bricky's organdy dress and sewed some on it. Mon. eve., Dorothy, Uncle Eddie & Aunt Jessie took Mabel, Dorothy & me to the Grand. It was "Up in Mabel's Room", an we rode in state in a Chandler Coach. Mrs. Waldele acted peaved about something -- because her husband took a married woman? She didn't worry -- I don't want him -- she did thaw out a bit on our way home.
Tuesday I washed of course. It doesn't seem possible, but I believe we all stayed home both Tues. & Wed. nights. I think one of those nights we had some ice cream.
Wednesday a.m. I went to Dr. Allen -- he was back & treated me. I forgot to say that when Dr. Allen introduced me to the other doctor, he said that I had more nerve per square inch than anyone he knew. I ironed Wed. afternoon, also Thurs. morning.
Daddy took Dorothy & me out to Ripley Park to a dance Thurs. evening. Leo & Rose were there -- Joanne & Nellie Reese & the former danced quite frequently with Slim, her ex-husband. Chet & Margaret Collins were there, too. Also Ruth Carlson, foolish as ever. Dorothy danced once with Leo & with Nellie Reese. I enjoyed the conversation around me. We walked home, stopped & got us a hamburger with onions & got home around 11:30.
Friday morning I went to the doctor's again. Dorothy did my cleaning while I was gone. It rained some. I tried to sew in the afternoon but didn't accomplish much. Ruth was over, wanting something to do, so I let her make a cake. Dorothy went out to Mabel's & stayed all night. Fri. eve. Bricky went to the Program the Bible Class gave. Daddy, Jack & I went for a ride (we couldn't find Neil). We went out to the S.B.A. & took Dorothy's letter.
Dorothy called me Sat. morning at Grimes to see if Leo had let me know about going down home. I got to talking to Mrs. Grimes about my ailment. She said Lucila had the same, fussed with doctors & finally went to the Mayo Bros. & got cured. So I told John at noon & he thought that was a good plan. Dorothy came in at 2 o'clock & we got ready & started down home about 2:45, had to stop and change a tire once. Got Jackie some new white sandals -- sure tickled him. We stopped at the Ice Plant & got some of Jimmy's ice cream & took it over to Zella's & ate it. Others there were: Mabel Reese & baby, Dorothy Brown, Aunt Mettie & Aunt Rena. Had quite a party. Then we startd out home, augmented by Buster. Stopped for a minute at Babe's. Mama said she'd go with me to Mayo's but they suggested we talk to Dr. Schenck about it first. Of course we went into town after supper. Dr. Schenck said he had operated on a sinus & cured it, so I guess I won't have to got to Mayo's. But Dr. Allen makes me mad, fiddling along for two years, & the same as telling me that the thing was incurable. I heard him say in a low voice Fri. when the other doctor showed him the pus he got, that that wasn't doing any good, that something else would have to be done. If he doesn't suggest operating this week, I'm going to tell him a thing or two. Bricky & I went shopping with Mama for a little -- chatted with Mrs. Spurlock a little. Daddy fixed tires & kept Jackie & Buster. We took the latter home & then 616 Polk for us. Got here at 11:30.
I forgot a thing or two. Thurs. morning, Mabel Reese's mother brought Merrill & his cousin over to play with Neil. I got a letter from Bernice. I find I said that once before. I ahve read some in both the American & W.H.C, finished Colliers for June 6th. Zella has sold some of her furniture already. Thurs. was Junior's 6th birthday & Fri. was Buster's 5th. I haven't gotten either of them anything yet.
Dady called Dr. Allen to find out if he could do me any good. He said for me to come to see him -- which I did Sat. morning. The girls were housekeepers & nurse girls while I was gone. Dr. Allen has another doctor with him, a little man. He game me the same old treatment and spoke as though there were no "cure" for it. It sure was hot that day. Everyone took baths. Mabel came in Sat. eve. for supper, stayed all night & she & Dorothy went to the Grand. Daddy took us for a little ride on the Dover Road.
Sunday morning we went down to Babe's for dinner. We dropped Dorothy & Mabel at the S.B.A and we had to fix a tire this side of Auburn. Mama & Papa & Zel & family were at Babe's too. We had a lovely dinner. Zella, Paul & Buster are going to see their things & got to California. Buster has to have a change of climate -- he has asthma. Except Mama & Papa, we stayed for a "buffet" supper, after which we all planned "going to California." Of course, neither John or Jimmy would go for all their talking. We stopped for Dorothy on our way home.
Monday morning I went to the doctors -- Dr. Allen wasn't there, but I like the other doctor's method of treatment better anyway. Bricky went to Bible School every morning last week. Friday was the last day. Monday afternoon, I cut Bricky's organdy dress and sewed some on it. Mon. eve., Dorothy, Uncle Eddie & Aunt Jessie took Mabel, Dorothy & me to the Grand. It was "Up in Mabel's Room", an we rode in state in a Chandler Coach. Mrs. Waldele acted peaved about something -- because her husband took a married woman? She didn't worry -- I don't want him -- she did thaw out a bit on our way home.
Tuesday I washed of course. It doesn't seem possible, but I believe we all stayed home both Tues. & Wed. nights. I think one of those nights we had some ice cream.
Wednesday a.m. I went to Dr. Allen -- he was back & treated me. I forgot to say that when Dr. Allen introduced me to the other doctor, he said that I had more nerve per square inch than anyone he knew. I ironed Wed. afternoon, also Thurs. morning.
Daddy took Dorothy & me out to Ripley Park to a dance Thurs. evening. Leo & Rose were there -- Joanne & Nellie Reese & the former danced quite frequently with Slim, her ex-husband. Chet & Margaret Collins were there, too. Also Ruth Carlson, foolish as ever. Dorothy danced once with Leo & with Nellie Reese. I enjoyed the conversation around me. We walked home, stopped & got us a hamburger with onions & got home around 11:30.
Friday morning I went to the doctor's again. Dorothy did my cleaning while I was gone. It rained some. I tried to sew in the afternoon but didn't accomplish much. Ruth was over, wanting something to do, so I let her make a cake. Dorothy went out to Mabel's & stayed all night. Fri. eve. Bricky went to the Program the Bible Class gave. Daddy, Jack & I went for a ride (we couldn't find Neil). We went out to the S.B.A. & took Dorothy's letter.
Dorothy called me Sat. morning at Grimes to see if Leo had let me know about going down home. I got to talking to Mrs. Grimes about my ailment. She said Lucila had the same, fussed with doctors & finally went to the Mayo Bros. & got cured. So I told John at noon & he thought that was a good plan. Dorothy came in at 2 o'clock & we got ready & started down home about 2:45, had to stop and change a tire once. Got Jackie some new white sandals -- sure tickled him. We stopped at the Ice Plant & got some of Jimmy's ice cream & took it over to Zella's & ate it. Others there were: Mabel Reese & baby, Dorothy Brown, Aunt Mettie & Aunt Rena. Had quite a party. Then we startd out home, augmented by Buster. Stopped for a minute at Babe's. Mama said she'd go with me to Mayo's but they suggested we talk to Dr. Schenck about it first. Of course we went into town after supper. Dr. Schenck said he had operated on a sinus & cured it, so I guess I won't have to got to Mayo's. But Dr. Allen makes me mad, fiddling along for two years, & the same as telling me that the thing was incurable. I heard him say in a low voice Fri. when the other doctor showed him the pus he got, that that wasn't doing any good, that something else would have to be done. If he doesn't suggest operating this week, I'm going to tell him a thing or two. Bricky & I went shopping with Mama for a little -- chatted with Mrs. Spurlock a little. Daddy fixed tires & kept Jackie & Buster. We took the latter home & then 616 Polk for us. Got here at 11:30.
I forgot a thing or two. Thurs. morning, Mabel Reese's mother brought Merrill & his cousin over to play with Neil. I got a letter from Bernice. I find I said that once before. I ahve read some in both the American & W.H.C, finished Colliers for June 6th. Zella has sold some of her furniture already. Thurs. was Junior's 6th birthday & Fri. was Buster's 5th. I haven't gotten either of them anything yet.
Friday, June 19, 1925
T's still "fugiting." Let's see, I got to Wednesday night -- 10th. The next morning, Aunt Jennie & Uncle Ed went up town again leaving Cecil here & got back about lunch time. They left for Burlingame in the middle of the afternoon. I didn't accomplish much that day, but did work on my dress a little. In the evening, we went for a ride out to Central Ave. trying to find Uncle Jim's, but e didn't remember the directions well enough.
It rained all night and all day Friday. Friday was Bricky's fourth birthday. I ironed in the morning, finished my dress in the afternoon. Ruth Luce & Helen Christman came over & made some candy & we played a map game of Ruth's.
Saturday, I worked hard, cleaned the whole house & bathed kids & myself. Daddy worked for Dave C. in the p.m. Bricky went to the Cozy with Ruth Robinson. When Daddy came home, he said "Let's go to Burlingame." Of course, I was willing. After we were all ready, we had to wait for Bricky to come home from the show. We got started about 7:30. We went through Auburn road & it was fine -- the best road we've struck yet. The roads in Burlingame were terrible, the paving & rain at fault. About the first person I saw was Neil -- he seemed quite glad to see us. Papa & Glenn were with him. Bricky went into the show and found Granny. I went down to Sutherland's and got a pattern for Bricky's blue organdy dress. On my way, I met Mrs. Mable Reese & baby & she went with me. We then went up to the rest room so baby could "lunch" where Mama and Bricky found us. Mabel went home & we went up to the dance. Dorothy was there & she told me she was going home with us. Nellie H. Middleton came over & sat by us & she & I had a nice chat. When we left, she walked down the street with us. I also saw Clara Briggs & baby. Daddy took care of Jackie all evening -- quite a relief for me.
Sunday morning, Mama & I had quite a confidential talk. Called Babe & invited her out for dinner, but they didn't come until after dinner. Then Dad, John, Jimmy & Neil went to the ball game. Babe seems to feel quite gay -- says she's getting lazier all the time. Jimmy got a woman to do their washing. Bricky & Jackie were quite cranky, but I finally got them both rocked to sleep after which we got a little peace until they awoke. Uncle Leon & family stopped a few minutes. Jimmy & John fixed Papa's desk (one Grandpa Hayson gave him) & then we all ate supper, immediately after which we all started for home. We went for Dorothy & Glenn & another boy road to Burlingame with us. We stopped at Zella's for Bricky's birthday present, some novelty print for a dress & pattern. Zella & family dined with Ernest Spaldings. Ha! Sat. nite, Babe went to a shower for Beth Haller -- she is going to marry Fred Schenck. Mildred Bush is going to have a six-week kindergarten & Buster is going. Leo stopped in soon after we got home & kidded Dorothy a bit, tried to get her to go for a ride, but she wouldn't go.
Monday, I sewed & made Bricky's dress, the one Zella gave her. Got a letter from Bernice. Monday eve. we went for a ride out to the S.B.A, got Mabel & then went to Gage's & to Garfield & took Mabel home. It rained in the night and part of Tuesday morning.
I washed Tuesday. Mabel came to town, here for supper; then we three women went to the Novelty. The Seamen Players were "it." Mabel stayed all night. John took her out Wednesday morning. Dorothy went with them. Oh, yes! Bricky went with Ruth & Helen to the Presbyterian Bible School, Tuesday a.m., also Wed. & Thurs. She went up town with Dorothy Tues. afternoon.
I ironed Wednesday morning. Dorothy went out to the S.B.A. about 10 o'clock & got back about 5 o'clock. She went to a show with Florence Hanna in the evening. Daddy took us for a ride -- out to Highland Park, to Pauline & home.
Yesterday, I felt punk but managed to finish my ironing. We went for another ride last night. Dorothy went with us -- also Horace. We went to Garfield to see Soldier's Creek -- it was up, then we went to Pauline to see a house that was for rent. We had an idea of moving "out" & saving some money, but it was rented. Had some ice cream after we got home.
Did my Friday cleaning this a.m. & mending. Dorothy & Bricky have gone up town this afternoon & I washed my hair. I am sure away behind in all my work. I forgot to say that I got a lesson back a week ago yesterday -- got 97. I finished reading Fannie Kilbourne's story in the Colliers -- O.K., but nothing special. Have started The Professor's House by Willa Cather. Am up to June 6 in Colliers. Got July Companion today. Oh, yes, and we got a letter from Marian Haney Saturday.
It rained all night and all day Friday. Friday was Bricky's fourth birthday. I ironed in the morning, finished my dress in the afternoon. Ruth Luce & Helen Christman came over & made some candy & we played a map game of Ruth's.
Saturday, I worked hard, cleaned the whole house & bathed kids & myself. Daddy worked for Dave C. in the p.m. Bricky went to the Cozy with Ruth Robinson. When Daddy came home, he said "Let's go to Burlingame." Of course, I was willing. After we were all ready, we had to wait for Bricky to come home from the show. We got started about 7:30. We went through Auburn road & it was fine -- the best road we've struck yet. The roads in Burlingame were terrible, the paving & rain at fault. About the first person I saw was Neil -- he seemed quite glad to see us. Papa & Glenn were with him. Bricky went into the show and found Granny. I went down to Sutherland's and got a pattern for Bricky's blue organdy dress. On my way, I met Mrs. Mable Reese & baby & she went with me. We then went up to the rest room so baby could "lunch" where Mama and Bricky found us. Mabel went home & we went up to the dance. Dorothy was there & she told me she was going home with us. Nellie H. Middleton came over & sat by us & she & I had a nice chat. When we left, she walked down the street with us. I also saw Clara Briggs & baby. Daddy took care of Jackie all evening -- quite a relief for me.
Sunday morning, Mama & I had quite a confidential talk. Called Babe & invited her out for dinner, but they didn't come until after dinner. Then Dad, John, Jimmy & Neil went to the ball game. Babe seems to feel quite gay -- says she's getting lazier all the time. Jimmy got a woman to do their washing. Bricky & Jackie were quite cranky, but I finally got them both rocked to sleep after which we got a little peace until they awoke. Uncle Leon & family stopped a few minutes. Jimmy & John fixed Papa's desk (one Grandpa Hayson gave him) & then we all ate supper, immediately after which we all started for home. We went for Dorothy & Glenn & another boy road to Burlingame with us. We stopped at Zella's for Bricky's birthday present, some novelty print for a dress & pattern. Zella & family dined with Ernest Spaldings. Ha! Sat. nite, Babe went to a shower for Beth Haller -- she is going to marry Fred Schenck. Mildred Bush is going to have a six-week kindergarten & Buster is going. Leo stopped in soon after we got home & kidded Dorothy a bit, tried to get her to go for a ride, but she wouldn't go.
Monday, I sewed & made Bricky's dress, the one Zella gave her. Got a letter from Bernice. Monday eve. we went for a ride out to the S.B.A, got Mabel & then went to Gage's & to Garfield & took Mabel home. It rained in the night and part of Tuesday morning.
I washed Tuesday. Mabel came to town, here for supper; then we three women went to the Novelty. The Seamen Players were "it." Mabel stayed all night. John took her out Wednesday morning. Dorothy went with them. Oh, yes! Bricky went with Ruth & Helen to the Presbyterian Bible School, Tuesday a.m., also Wed. & Thurs. She went up town with Dorothy Tues. afternoon.
I ironed Wednesday morning. Dorothy went out to the S.B.A. about 10 o'clock & got back about 5 o'clock. She went to a show with Florence Hanna in the evening. Daddy took us for a ride -- out to Highland Park, to Pauline & home.
Yesterday, I felt punk but managed to finish my ironing. We went for another ride last night. Dorothy went with us -- also Horace. We went to Garfield to see Soldier's Creek -- it was up, then we went to Pauline to see a house that was for rent. We had an idea of moving "out" & saving some money, but it was rented. Had some ice cream after we got home.
Did my Friday cleaning this a.m. & mending. Dorothy & Bricky have gone up town this afternoon & I washed my hair. I am sure away behind in all my work. I forgot to say that I got a lesson back a week ago yesterday -- got 97. I finished reading Fannie Kilbourne's story in the Colliers -- O.K., but nothing special. Have started The Professor's House by Willa Cather. Am up to June 6 in Colliers. Got July Companion today. Oh, yes, and we got a letter from Marian Haney Saturday.
Friday, June 12, 1925
Old "tempus" sure does "fugit" but reckon I can't stop it. I don't recall what I did Fri. eve.
Sat. a.m. I did my Sat. cleaning, also helped Mrs. Grimes pick a few cherries -- climbed a tree. In the p.m., I bathed & washed heads of us four. Ruth came over about 4 o'clock and we made some pimento sandwiches & ice lemonade. We started to Scranton about 6. Daddy worked for Dave C. in the afternoon. We got to Scranton about 7:30, went up town about 9. The men took care of the kids while we (Josephine & I) bought groceries. Then we watched the kids while John & Albert went somewhere. When we got home, we had a midnight lunch & then went to bed. Oh, yes! Josephine's sister Louise, husband & friends, a married couple, stopped a few minutes on their way from Topeka in a Ford to Fostoria for a dance. Herman & Mildred stopped for a few minutes, too.
Sunday morning scooted by -- Josephine & I discussed everything & everybody, had dinner about 1:30, a real nice one. Then we all dolled up & went over to Agnes' (Clara called in the morning & suggested we do). Agnes had company for dinner -- Johnsons (Charlotte is there) and Bostroms. Louise went with us too -- she is going to stay a week with Josephine. She cried when her husband left her. She talks awfully rough but she has good sense down deep. Agnes was just ready to fix "coffee" when John got the notion to go -- think it bothered her some. We went to my folks -- Mama was alone -- then we took Neil down to Mills to the ball game where Papa was. We saw Paul & Zella for a minute, too. Mama gave Bricky a doll for her birthday. Left Neil with Dad and he wouldn't kiss me "good bye" -- too embarrassing in front of so many people. Then we went to Burlingame, stopped at Babe's, her eyes were sure swelled. She gave Bricky silk sox for her birthday, then we went back home (Albert's) washed dishes, made ice cream & got supper. Josephine's Aunt Polly & sister Dorothy came by. Emily Pittick, an old maid & old settler neighbor of Josephine, came for milk, and Esther H. Hulse & family stopped for a minute. I went out & chatted with them a bit. Their kids, Ella Lee & Homer, are cute, especially the former. It was 9:30 when we got home. Bricky was sick on the way -- too much ice cream, I guess. Sure seemed odd coming home without Neil.
Monday, I had nothing to sew, so embroidered on my dress until I ran out of floss, crocheted some, read some, & napped some. Daddy took me up town directly after work. I got a pattern for my dress, Bricky a doll buggy for her birthday & met Daddy's dentist, Mr. Darling. His dog has a god tooth. He said (not the dog) that we had nice babies.
Of course I washed Tuesday, and it sure was hot, so was Monday. In the afternoon, I felt so horrid, I napped, took a bath, but let my house go. Also Bricky didn't get cleaned up 'til supper time. I was cutting out my dress & who should come but Aunt Jennie, Uncle Ed & Cecil. They stayed just a few minutes, went to Uncle Ed's cousins for the night.
Wednesday a.m. they brought Cecil over to play with Bricky while they went up town -- got back just at noon. I ironed in the a.m. In the p.m., I straightened the house, cleaned the kids & myself & sewed a bit on my dress. Aunt J & family were here for supper & all night. We went for a ride after supper out to the S.B.A. Hospital, Klan Cemetery & Gage's Park. The car didn't do just right & we had just spent $5.85 having something fixed. But I guess John didn't run it fast enough to keep the battery charged. After we got the kids to sleep, we had some ice cream & talked 'til after midnight. John has taken quite a fancy to them both, and of course I like them.
Sat. a.m. I did my Sat. cleaning, also helped Mrs. Grimes pick a few cherries -- climbed a tree. In the p.m., I bathed & washed heads of us four. Ruth came over about 4 o'clock and we made some pimento sandwiches & ice lemonade. We started to Scranton about 6. Daddy worked for Dave C. in the afternoon. We got to Scranton about 7:30, went up town about 9. The men took care of the kids while we (Josephine & I) bought groceries. Then we watched the kids while John & Albert went somewhere. When we got home, we had a midnight lunch & then went to bed. Oh, yes! Josephine's sister Louise, husband & friends, a married couple, stopped a few minutes on their way from Topeka in a Ford to Fostoria for a dance. Herman & Mildred stopped for a few minutes, too.
Sunday morning scooted by -- Josephine & I discussed everything & everybody, had dinner about 1:30, a real nice one. Then we all dolled up & went over to Agnes' (Clara called in the morning & suggested we do). Agnes had company for dinner -- Johnsons (Charlotte is there) and Bostroms. Louise went with us too -- she is going to stay a week with Josephine. She cried when her husband left her. She talks awfully rough but she has good sense down deep. Agnes was just ready to fix "coffee" when John got the notion to go -- think it bothered her some. We went to my folks -- Mama was alone -- then we took Neil down to Mills to the ball game where Papa was. We saw Paul & Zella for a minute, too. Mama gave Bricky a doll for her birthday. Left Neil with Dad and he wouldn't kiss me "good bye" -- too embarrassing in front of so many people. Then we went to Burlingame, stopped at Babe's, her eyes were sure swelled. She gave Bricky silk sox for her birthday, then we went back home (Albert's) washed dishes, made ice cream & got supper. Josephine's Aunt Polly & sister Dorothy came by. Emily Pittick, an old maid & old settler neighbor of Josephine, came for milk, and Esther H. Hulse & family stopped for a minute. I went out & chatted with them a bit. Their kids, Ella Lee & Homer, are cute, especially the former. It was 9:30 when we got home. Bricky was sick on the way -- too much ice cream, I guess. Sure seemed odd coming home without Neil.
Monday, I had nothing to sew, so embroidered on my dress until I ran out of floss, crocheted some, read some, & napped some. Daddy took me up town directly after work. I got a pattern for my dress, Bricky a doll buggy for her birthday & met Daddy's dentist, Mr. Darling. His dog has a god tooth. He said (not the dog) that we had nice babies.
Of course I washed Tuesday, and it sure was hot, so was Monday. In the afternoon, I felt so horrid, I napped, took a bath, but let my house go. Also Bricky didn't get cleaned up 'til supper time. I was cutting out my dress & who should come but Aunt Jennie, Uncle Ed & Cecil. They stayed just a few minutes, went to Uncle Ed's cousins for the night.
Wednesday a.m. they brought Cecil over to play with Bricky while they went up town -- got back just at noon. I ironed in the a.m. In the p.m., I straightened the house, cleaned the kids & myself & sewed a bit on my dress. Aunt J & family were here for supper & all night. We went for a ride after supper out to the S.B.A. Hospital, Klan Cemetery & Gage's Park. The car didn't do just right & we had just spent $5.85 having something fixed. But I guess John didn't run it fast enough to keep the battery charged. After we got the kids to sleep, we had some ice cream & talked 'til after midnight. John has taken quite a fancy to them both, and of course I like them.
Friday, June 5, 1925
Monday evening we went for a ride out to the S.B.A. Hospital -- sure is beautiful out there! Saw Ruth T. Shannon & husband on our way home -- near their house. After we got home, Leo was over & he, Daddy & the kids rode somewhere.
I read a little Tuesday, I washed, Wednesday, I ironed in the a.m. I got Lesson 22 back -- got 96. Mrs. Grimes came over on the porch and chatted with me a little about 5 o'clock. After supper, we went fro a ride (wearing it out -- Ha!). We went out East 6th & south a ways, stopped & picked some flowers -- Indian Paint weed, primroses, dogwood, daisies & some I don't know the name of -- and one wild rose. And some wild strawberries. The kids got quite a kick out of it -- so did Daddy & Mother. Jackie says "Bye-bye."
Of course I ironed yesterday a.m. -- got through at 10:30. I did my mending, got Lesson 23 ready & read some in the American. Last eve., I went over to the Anderson's to the shower for Marie -- Virgil's "to-be." I didn't know many -- Mrs. Luce, Miss Scott & Miss Larson. I should go out more -- I'm too self-conscious. Daddy took the kids for a ride & when they came back, Bricky slipped over -- the scamp! But she didn't stay long. Both Anderson girls are real pretty. Had fruit salad, nut & cheese sandwiches & punch, and real cute little favors. Got home at 11:30.
I have been sleepy all day today, in fact, all week. I've never quite caught up with what I lost last Fri. eve. Today was Neil's last day of school. He didn't get near so good grades as he did last time -- only G in conduct & effort & V.G. in reading against three E's last time. I got my Friday's cleaning done, including scrubbing the back porch, by 11 o'clock, so I took my bath I was too sleepy to get up to take this morning. I got a letter from Josephine asking us to come down tomorrow afternoon & stay over Sunday. Agnes will just about die, I fear. Oscar stopped a few minutes last eve. on his way home. This morning the Tea Man & Geo. were both here at the same time & to cap the climax, John came home for his rule. Ha! The Tea Man said: "I thought you said he was about my size. He looks a whole lot bigger than I feel." Ha! I sent letters to Josie & Silent Unity.
I read a little Tuesday, I washed, Wednesday, I ironed in the a.m. I got Lesson 22 back -- got 96. Mrs. Grimes came over on the porch and chatted with me a little about 5 o'clock. After supper, we went fro a ride (wearing it out -- Ha!). We went out East 6th & south a ways, stopped & picked some flowers -- Indian Paint weed, primroses, dogwood, daisies & some I don't know the name of -- and one wild rose. And some wild strawberries. The kids got quite a kick out of it -- so did Daddy & Mother. Jackie says "Bye-bye."
Of course I ironed yesterday a.m. -- got through at 10:30. I did my mending, got Lesson 23 ready & read some in the American. Last eve., I went over to the Anderson's to the shower for Marie -- Virgil's "to-be." I didn't know many -- Mrs. Luce, Miss Scott & Miss Larson. I should go out more -- I'm too self-conscious. Daddy took the kids for a ride & when they came back, Bricky slipped over -- the scamp! But she didn't stay long. Both Anderson girls are real pretty. Had fruit salad, nut & cheese sandwiches & punch, and real cute little favors. Got home at 11:30.
I have been sleepy all day today, in fact, all week. I've never quite caught up with what I lost last Fri. eve. Today was Neil's last day of school. He didn't get near so good grades as he did last time -- only G in conduct & effort & V.G. in reading against three E's last time. I got my Friday's cleaning done, including scrubbing the back porch, by 11 o'clock, so I took my bath I was too sleepy to get up to take this morning. I got a letter from Josephine asking us to come down tomorrow afternoon & stay over Sunday. Agnes will just about die, I fear. Oscar stopped a few minutes last eve. on his way home. This morning the Tea Man & Geo. were both here at the same time & to cap the climax, John came home for his rule. Ha! The Tea Man said: "I thought you said he was about my size. He looks a whole lot bigger than I feel." Ha! I sent letters to Josie & Silent Unity.
Monday, June 1, 1925
Well, we went. We didn't get started 'til about seven because my dress was at the cleaner's and they were slow in getting it done. We had to do such a lot of detouring that we didn't get out home 'til about quarter of nine. Babe was there looking rather sad, and when I took the kids upstairs to "pajama" them, Mama came along and told me that she left Jimmy, walked out home a week ago Thursday. She wouldn't say what was wrong except that she couldn't stand his temper -- and she is expecting the stork in four months. Papa was dying to go to an old-time dance out to Walter Placketts, so he, John & I went. We all rode in the front seat, me in the middle. I danced with Papa, John, & Uncle Leon. John danced with Audrey & Aunt Dell, too. And Papa -- I couldn't keep track of him. He sure is crazy about dancing. They served ice cream & cake & took up a collection. The music was violin & guitar by the two Petersons. Got home about 2 o'clock and Bricky woke up at 5, after which no one got any sleep.
John drove in & got Zella & Buster & we all drove to the cemetery in "our" car. Saw a lot of old friends: Aunt Jennie & Uncle Ed, Mary M., Wanda Wood, Nellie H.M. (she's awfully fat). We went to Zella's for dinner. After that, I put Jackie to bed &Bricky lay down with Mama, and I went gadding. Went up to Grandma H's & visited with her, Grandpa & Aunt Jennie. The latter brought me a piece. On my way home, I went by Palmers & stopped for a minute & visited with Miss Helen, Mrs. P. & Mrs. Beale. I forgot to say that John, John Burton & Paul went fishing right after dinner & got back Sunday morning about ten. Papa rode out home with them & drove to town after supper. The rest of us ate supper with Zella, after which, we went to the show & dance. Zella took the kids out of the show 'cause none of them would behave & Bricky & Jackie were so fierce at the dance, Zella & I took the kids & went home to her house where we stayed all night.
Dorothy dropped in Sunday morning & took Bricky to S.S. with her. She said she met Babe & Jimmy driving out home. We all went out home for dinner & Mam said Jimmy followed them out home Sat. night & "honked" for Babe & she went with him & they came out Sun. a.m. for her things. Well, I hope he treats her right now -- I sure hate to see her unhappy. They weren't out for dinner -- Jimmy had to work. Immediately after dinner, we all went to Elm Creek -- went in our car. Paul drove. I sat between him & Papa in the front seat, because I'm the only grown-up who would fit there. Paul played with Burlingame, but Elm Creek won. It was real windy & cool enough for a wrap. Bricky had intended to stay at Granny's for a week, but when we got ready to go home, she wanted to go with us. So of course she did. We got home about nine -- stopped at Johnsons for a bit. John friend our fish when we got home & we ate it & some baked means Mama sent with us. Forgot to say the boys got four channel cats, averaging about three pounds apiece. Aunt Jennie told me how much they all liked John (my John). I told her he was as nice as he seemed. She looked real nice with her hair bobbed. She has her school back & has a second-grade certificate. They are going to drive up someday this week.
I tried to work on my lesson this morning, but my brain was too thick, so I embroidered on my dress. Jackie has been bathed & is asleep and Bricky went to sleep of her own accord. I got a letter from Virgil this morning -- nothing much in it -- but some kisses for Bricky. Mrs. Anderson invited us over Thurs. eve. They're going to have a shower for Virgil -- he's going to be married. I forgot something else. I bought some books -- thought I had broken that habit-- but!!! They're supposed to be for children under school age (and on up) and we do need something of the sort. Think Daddy was a bit provoked but -- !
John drove in & got Zella & Buster & we all drove to the cemetery in "our" car. Saw a lot of old friends: Aunt Jennie & Uncle Ed, Mary M., Wanda Wood, Nellie H.M. (she's awfully fat). We went to Zella's for dinner. After that, I put Jackie to bed &Bricky lay down with Mama, and I went gadding. Went up to Grandma H's & visited with her, Grandpa & Aunt Jennie. The latter brought me a piece. On my way home, I went by Palmers & stopped for a minute & visited with Miss Helen, Mrs. P. & Mrs. Beale. I forgot to say that John, John Burton & Paul went fishing right after dinner & got back Sunday morning about ten. Papa rode out home with them & drove to town after supper. The rest of us ate supper with Zella, after which, we went to the show & dance. Zella took the kids out of the show 'cause none of them would behave & Bricky & Jackie were so fierce at the dance, Zella & I took the kids & went home to her house where we stayed all night.
Dorothy dropped in Sunday morning & took Bricky to S.S. with her. She said she met Babe & Jimmy driving out home. We all went out home for dinner & Mam said Jimmy followed them out home Sat. night & "honked" for Babe & she went with him & they came out Sun. a.m. for her things. Well, I hope he treats her right now -- I sure hate to see her unhappy. They weren't out for dinner -- Jimmy had to work. Immediately after dinner, we all went to Elm Creek -- went in our car. Paul drove. I sat between him & Papa in the front seat, because I'm the only grown-up who would fit there. Paul played with Burlingame, but Elm Creek won. It was real windy & cool enough for a wrap. Bricky had intended to stay at Granny's for a week, but when we got ready to go home, she wanted to go with us. So of course she did. We got home about nine -- stopped at Johnsons for a bit. John friend our fish when we got home & we ate it & some baked means Mama sent with us. Forgot to say the boys got four channel cats, averaging about three pounds apiece. Aunt Jennie told me how much they all liked John (my John). I told her he was as nice as he seemed. She looked real nice with her hair bobbed. She has her school back & has a second-grade certificate. They are going to drive up someday this week.
I tried to work on my lesson this morning, but my brain was too thick, so I embroidered on my dress. Jackie has been bathed & is asleep and Bricky went to sleep of her own accord. I got a letter from Virgil this morning -- nothing much in it -- but some kisses for Bricky. Mrs. Anderson invited us over Thurs. eve. They're going to have a shower for Virgil -- he's going to be married. I forgot something else. I bought some books -- thought I had broken that habit-- but!!! They're supposed to be for children under school age (and on up) and we do need something of the sort. Think Daddy was a bit provoked but -- !
Friday, May 29, 1925
Tuesday night I finished the W. Home Comp., the last reading I did this week.
Wednesday morning I ironed and in the afternoon, I started Bricky a slip to wear with her embroidered blue & white organdy Anna & Clara gave her some time ago. Also stamped some yellow butterflies on Bricky's yellow dress. When Neil came from school, I went up to town and got Neil & Bricky each a pair of sox & the latter some fancy garters. After supper, I embroidered on the butterflies -- blue ones 'til I had to go to bed. I had such a headache.
Yesterday, I ironed in the a.m., finished Bricky's slip, yellow dress & button holes in the panties & pressed them all. After supper, Bricky & Jackie & I went to the Barber shop & the last two got hair cuts. Jackie was fierce. After I came home, did the dishes, made Neil's garters, did my mending, fixed Neil's pants a bit. I gave him a bath. Daddy pressed his and Neil's suits. Bricky didn't feel very well last night -- isn't just right yet, but is better. Daddy doesn't feel very well either. He and Mr. Schiffer have been working evenings this week, making another door in the garage. Of course I got Unity Wednesday -- enjoyed it very much -- was a good number. It rained yesterday.
Today is warm & sunshiny. Neil went to school all dolled up today. They are having something or other -- permanent rating of their work. I did my Friday & Saturday cleaning this morning (not very thorough). We are planning to drive "our" car down home this evening. This business of getting ready to go "bye-bye" gets me behind with some of my work -- reading, fancy work, and lessons are suffering most.
Wednesday morning I ironed and in the afternoon, I started Bricky a slip to wear with her embroidered blue & white organdy Anna & Clara gave her some time ago. Also stamped some yellow butterflies on Bricky's yellow dress. When Neil came from school, I went up to town and got Neil & Bricky each a pair of sox & the latter some fancy garters. After supper, I embroidered on the butterflies -- blue ones 'til I had to go to bed. I had such a headache.
Yesterday, I ironed in the a.m., finished Bricky's slip, yellow dress & button holes in the panties & pressed them all. After supper, Bricky & Jackie & I went to the Barber shop & the last two got hair cuts. Jackie was fierce. After I came home, did the dishes, made Neil's garters, did my mending, fixed Neil's pants a bit. I gave him a bath. Daddy pressed his and Neil's suits. Bricky didn't feel very well last night -- isn't just right yet, but is better. Daddy doesn't feel very well either. He and Mr. Schiffer have been working evenings this week, making another door in the garage. Of course I got Unity Wednesday -- enjoyed it very much -- was a good number. It rained yesterday.
Today is warm & sunshiny. Neil went to school all dolled up today. They are having something or other -- permanent rating of their work. I did my Friday & Saturday cleaning this morning (not very thorough). We are planning to drive "our" car down home this evening. This business of getting ready to go "bye-bye" gets me behind with some of my work -- reading, fancy work, and lessons are suffering most.
Tuesday, May 26, 1925
Friday afternoon, I wrote letters to Bernice and Emily D. Friday night I read some in the W. Home Comp. That last isn't true -- for I went "out" again. I went to a concert with Mrs. Luce and "Aunt Maggie" at the Auditorium. It was by the H.S. Students and was certainly fine. There was a band, an orchestra, a Boys' Glee & Girls' Glee, a saxaphone choir all trained by a woman. One girl played a violin solo -- fine! One played a flute solo -- also good, and a girl sang a solo -- I didn't care much for her.
Saturday noon, Herman came for us, but Daddy had so much "business", we got startede rather late -- it was 3 o'clock when we got to Johnsons and it turned cold on the way. In the evening, Daddy kept the kids & Clara & I went to town (Scranton) with Herman. We stopped at Josephine's. Albert took Betty & went out & stayed with John & Josephine. Clara & I went to the show. It was Bebe Daniels & Richard Dix in "Sinners in Heaven." Sure was keen! Forgot to say that Herman & his girl Mildred Riley of Carbondale came to Albert's for us. Then when we got to town we went to a friend of J's for her hat & Bebe Brackman was there. After the show, we went & had something to drink & Leo & his girl came in. She is a Swede and real sweet looking. Herman took us out home & then Albert & family went home. I sure did love Daddy Sat. nite -- most I have since Neil was born. Seemed like olden times. Bricky fussed in the night & I had to take her in bed with me -- four in the bed wasn't very comfortable. Of course Agnes & family had to come over for dinner. Immediately afterwards, Daddy, Herman & Leo went fishing. Agnes didn't like it very well, but think Daddy did it partly for orneryness. Oscar & family came over in the afternoon. Eskel & Oscar weighted the eight kids and here they are: Clarence 7 1/2 years -- 55; Neil 6 1/2 years -- 49, Clyde 6 -- 47, Bricky almost 4 -- 29, Helen 3 1/2 -- 29, Earlene 3 -- 36; Jackie almost 2 -- 29, Clayton almost 2 -- 34. Bricky seems to be the lightest for her age, and aren't Oscar's kids big! We left about six o'clock -- stopped at Carbondale for Herman's girl and she went too. When we got here, we fried some fish & ate them (forgot to say they got quite a bunch). Herman & Mildred left about 8:30 -- she is a junior in H.S. and Herman has been going with her for about two years.
Monday morning, early, "my old man" came with my goods so I sewed on Bricky's new yellow dress in the morning & finished Lesson 22 in the afternoon. I got a letter from Helen Larremore & she is getting another divorce. I wonder what's wrong with her or the men she gets! I washed today & it was a it warmer. I guess it frosted Sunday night. I finished Bricky's dress this afternoon, but buttonholes. Got a letter from Grandma Hayson -- such a nice one from such a nice person! Have embroidered some on the dress Mama gave me.
Saturday noon, Herman came for us, but Daddy had so much "business", we got startede rather late -- it was 3 o'clock when we got to Johnsons and it turned cold on the way. In the evening, Daddy kept the kids & Clara & I went to town (Scranton) with Herman. We stopped at Josephine's. Albert took Betty & went out & stayed with John & Josephine. Clara & I went to the show. It was Bebe Daniels & Richard Dix in "Sinners in Heaven." Sure was keen! Forgot to say that Herman & his girl Mildred Riley of Carbondale came to Albert's for us. Then when we got to town we went to a friend of J's for her hat & Bebe Brackman was there. After the show, we went & had something to drink & Leo & his girl came in. She is a Swede and real sweet looking. Herman took us out home & then Albert & family went home. I sure did love Daddy Sat. nite -- most I have since Neil was born. Seemed like olden times. Bricky fussed in the night & I had to take her in bed with me -- four in the bed wasn't very comfortable. Of course Agnes & family had to come over for dinner. Immediately afterwards, Daddy, Herman & Leo went fishing. Agnes didn't like it very well, but think Daddy did it partly for orneryness. Oscar & family came over in the afternoon. Eskel & Oscar weighted the eight kids and here they are: Clarence 7 1/2 years -- 55; Neil 6 1/2 years -- 49, Clyde 6 -- 47, Bricky almost 4 -- 29, Helen 3 1/2 -- 29, Earlene 3 -- 36; Jackie almost 2 -- 29, Clayton almost 2 -- 34. Bricky seems to be the lightest for her age, and aren't Oscar's kids big! We left about six o'clock -- stopped at Carbondale for Herman's girl and she went too. When we got here, we fried some fish & ate them (forgot to say they got quite a bunch). Herman & Mildred left about 8:30 -- she is a junior in H.S. and Herman has been going with her for about two years.
Monday morning, early, "my old man" came with my goods so I sewed on Bricky's new yellow dress in the morning & finished Lesson 22 in the afternoon. I got a letter from Helen Larremore & she is getting another divorce. I wonder what's wrong with her or the men she gets! I washed today & it was a it warmer. I guess it frosted Sunday night. I finished Bricky's dress this afternoon, but buttonholes. Got a letter from Grandma Hayson -- such a nice one from such a nice person! Have embroidered some on the dress Mama gave me.
Friday, May 22, 1925
Tuesday afternoon, I was sitting in the porch swing, crocheting about 4 o'clock when Oscar's truck drove up. Ruth & her two youngest were with him & they came in. Clayton is sure big -- I thought Jackie was fat, but Clayton is more so and is the same age. The baby doesn't look exactly like the others. They all stayed to supper, after which we had a small tragedy here. While we were eating supper, Ruth had left her pocketbook on the lounge and Albert Aldrich was the only person in the house -- he was in waiting for Neil. When Ruth looked in her pocket book, eight dollars was missing. John went out and asked Albert, but he denied taking it. So John went over & told his mother -- she asked him where the money was and he said "In there" and pointed into the house. She gave John Albert's bank to open and the three ones were there but not the five. So Mrs. A. stripped him and found it inside his clothes. She said he used to do that when he was small, said she told him "That man (meaning John) will never like you again" and he cried. He wanted money for a bicycle, and there were just tow pennies in his bank. It seems to me, if I had a boy who had a tendency to steal, I would stay home more. Poor kid! I suppose he'll hate to come over any more.
Wednesday, about 1:30, Babe, Jimmy, Zella & Buster came. They left the latter and went on a wild shopping tour (and to the Grand). Got back a little after six. I got Lesson 21 back, got 97 and a few slight criticisms on the first part & on the second, the comment "Very interestingly written!"!! Jimmy took us three women to the show -- novelty -- & John took care of the kids. They all went home right after the show.
Last evening, we all, except Neil, whom we couldn't find, went for a ride with Andersons. Harold got to drive because his Dad got his turbinate bone clipped and didn't feel so very good. Had a wonderful ride & discussed religion, Mrs. Anderson & I. John got some ice cream & brought Harold A. over to partake with us. He & John had quite a confidential chat in the porch swing & I read some in the Women's Home Companion. Harold is going to work in the Harvey House in Emporia this summer. The last few days, four in fact, have been real warm. Neil came home at noon with the idea that there was no school this afternoon -- so he didn't go. I don't know whether he was right or not.
Wednesday, about 1:30, Babe, Jimmy, Zella & Buster came. They left the latter and went on a wild shopping tour (and to the Grand). Got back a little after six. I got Lesson 21 back, got 97 and a few slight criticisms on the first part & on the second, the comment "Very interestingly written!"!! Jimmy took us three women to the show -- novelty -- & John took care of the kids. They all went home right after the show.
Last evening, we all, except Neil, whom we couldn't find, went for a ride with Andersons. Harold got to drive because his Dad got his turbinate bone clipped and didn't feel so very good. Had a wonderful ride & discussed religion, Mrs. Anderson & I. John got some ice cream & brought Harold A. over to partake with us. He & John had quite a confidential chat in the porch swing & I read some in the Women's Home Companion. Harold is going to work in the Harvey House in Emporia this summer. The last few days, four in fact, have been real warm. Neil came home at noon with the idea that there was no school this afternoon -- so he didn't go. I don't know whether he was right or not.
Tuesday, May 19, 1925
I forgot a little something. Thurs. p.m. I washed my hair & while it was drying I fixed my flower boxes -- mostly geraniums -- the foliage seed never did sprout. Had quite a chat with Mrs. Grimes. Friday, I wrote letters to Gladys M. & Helen M.
Saturday, I worked on my lesson some in the afternoon. Daddy spent the afternoon riding in "our" car with Virgil A. Sat. eve. Ruth L. & Richard were here & we had a couple of word contests and I made some candy. And Horace & Albert were here most all day.
Sunday, Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth. Alfred G. & John were somewhere, and I fixed dinner for company, but Alfred didn't stay. (Oh, yes, I made biscuits for breakfast!). Leo came in for a while in the evening.
Yesterday, in my spare time I worked on my crazy quilt -- the kids' magazine came. And a bout four o'clock Mama & Aunt Mettie came & spent an hour. They came up on the bus for Dollar Day. Mama got me a thin house dress to be embroidered. She got Zel & Babe each a plain ready-made one. Mama looked real nice. Ruth comes in about every day -- she's getting prettier every day it seems. Mama said Aunt Jennie had her hair bobbed. I have read Colliers up to the 23rd and have read L.H.J. for Jan. '24 & am reading the Feb. issue. Haven't missed a morning bath yet!
Saturday, I worked on my lesson some in the afternoon. Daddy spent the afternoon riding in "our" car with Virgil A. Sat. eve. Ruth L. & Richard were here & we had a couple of word contests and I made some candy. And Horace & Albert were here most all day.
Sunday, Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth. Alfred G. & John were somewhere, and I fixed dinner for company, but Alfred didn't stay. (Oh, yes, I made biscuits for breakfast!). Leo came in for a while in the evening.
Yesterday, in my spare time I worked on my crazy quilt -- the kids' magazine came. And a bout four o'clock Mama & Aunt Mettie came & spent an hour. They came up on the bus for Dollar Day. Mama got me a thin house dress to be embroidered. She got Zel & Babe each a plain ready-made one. Mama looked real nice. Ruth comes in about every day -- she's getting prettier every day it seems. Mama said Aunt Jennie had her hair bobbed. I have read Colliers up to the 23rd and have read L.H.J. for Jan. '24 & am reading the Feb. issue. Haven't missed a morning bath yet!
Friday, May 15, 1925
Finished my ironing yesterday a.m. Daddy finished with the dentist last night. After the kids were ready for bed, Ruth L. came over to ask if Neil & Bricky could go over to Aunt Eva's -- she was having a party of some sort. I couldn't refuse, so I dressed them again. I got so sleepy, I went to bed. Daddy waited up for them & they came about 11 o'clock! Bricky had two sieges of spankings last night -- don't really believe they did any good. I sent a letter to Mrs. Cox yesterday.
I fixed me a new weekly work schedule today. According to it, I should accomplish a lot. I got up this morning at 6 o'clock and took a bath, going to make it a daily again. Also bathed Bricky & Jackie this afternoon, which is also going to be daily. Neil is two stars ahead in school. It rained this morning about 6:30 -- at least it started then -- I don't believe it's through yet and it's 3 o'clock. Did my Friday's cleaning this a.m., mended this p.m., and am going to write a couple of letters. Then my work for today will be done 'til supper time. Albert was over last eve. for a while.
I fixed me a new weekly work schedule today. According to it, I should accomplish a lot. I got up this morning at 6 o'clock and took a bath, going to make it a daily again. Also bathed Bricky & Jackie this afternoon, which is also going to be daily. Neil is two stars ahead in school. It rained this morning about 6:30 -- at least it started then -- I don't believe it's through yet and it's 3 o'clock. Did my Friday's cleaning this a.m., mended this p.m., and am going to write a couple of letters. Then my work for today will be done 'til supper time. Albert was over last eve. for a while.
Wednesday, May 13, 1925
It rained more Saturday morning, which of course put the jinx on our planned trip down to Johnsons as they were coming up for us. Pete took John out in a second-hand Hup. Saturday afternoon and Daddy made a $20 deposit on it. It looks as though we're going to have a car, finally. Mr. Luce accosted John Mon. nite & told him Pete was cheating us ($300 is what we're going to pay) also that Pete was only nice to John because he wanted to sell him a car, etc. I suppose he wanted us to buy one from their son Ralph. Well, I'd rather trust Pete.
Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth Sunday morning. I was helping Neil cut some doll furniture about 11 o'clock when who should drive up but Clara, Anna, Anna's betrothed, Charlotte and her man. Anna has a diamond, real pretty. Her man isn't much for looks, and doesn't look very strong but is quiet & seems nice and Anna is quite crazy about him. She said she guessed there was no fool like an old fool. They stayed just long enough to change clothes & went. Came back again about 6:30 for a little while. Charlotte's man is nice looking and quite witty. I like Charlotte, believe she has more to her than either Anna or Clara. Daddy worked down at the shop a while in the morning. I didn't do much all day -- didn't even read.
Monday, I sent a letter to Mama, also the American. The mail man has been passing us up every day, don't like it at all. Got the Unity Tuesday is all. Of course I washed yesterday and ironed this morning It was almost warm enough for me yesterday, but it rained again last night. I sent Lesson 21 today -- have my doubts about it. About 11:30 last night, someone roused us from sleep, ringing the doorbell. It was Dorothy & Velma Farrar. They (six girls including one of the H.S. teachers) had driven up but their car went bum so they wanted to stay all night (the others stayed somewhere else). They got up about 5:30 and left. I have read Colliers up to the last one, the 16th, and am reading the L.H. Journal for Dec. last. Finished reading "The Cobweb" by Margaretta Tuttle. Wasn't very crazy about it. I am working on my third crochet inset. It doesn't look as though Aunt Minnie is coming to see me. Jackie says quite a few words but doesn't combine any, and he has no idea what a bathroom is for.
[Anna and Clara are John Johnson's sisters. Anna was 18 months older than John, and Clara about 4 years younger than him. I'm not sure who Charlotte is! --kp]
Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth Sunday morning. I was helping Neil cut some doll furniture about 11 o'clock when who should drive up but Clara, Anna, Anna's betrothed, Charlotte and her man. Anna has a diamond, real pretty. Her man isn't much for looks, and doesn't look very strong but is quiet & seems nice and Anna is quite crazy about him. She said she guessed there was no fool like an old fool. They stayed just long enough to change clothes & went. Came back again about 6:30 for a little while. Charlotte's man is nice looking and quite witty. I like Charlotte, believe she has more to her than either Anna or Clara. Daddy worked down at the shop a while in the morning. I didn't do much all day -- didn't even read.
Monday, I sent a letter to Mama, also the American. The mail man has been passing us up every day, don't like it at all. Got the Unity Tuesday is all. Of course I washed yesterday and ironed this morning It was almost warm enough for me yesterday, but it rained again last night. I sent Lesson 21 today -- have my doubts about it. About 11:30 last night, someone roused us from sleep, ringing the doorbell. It was Dorothy & Velma Farrar. They (six girls including one of the H.S. teachers) had driven up but their car went bum so they wanted to stay all night (the others stayed somewhere else). They got up about 5:30 and left. I have read Colliers up to the last one, the 16th, and am reading the L.H. Journal for Dec. last. Finished reading "The Cobweb" by Margaretta Tuttle. Wasn't very crazy about it. I am working on my third crochet inset. It doesn't look as though Aunt Minnie is coming to see me. Jackie says quite a few words but doesn't combine any, and he has no idea what a bathroom is for.
[Anna and Clara are John Johnson's sisters. Anna was 18 months older than John, and Clara about 4 years younger than him. I'm not sure who Charlotte is! --kp]
Friday, May 8, 1925
The days scoot along so fast I don't get near the things done I want to. Ironed Wednesday a.m. and entertained an old man -- he must have been in his seventies. He was taking orders for dress goods. I ordered some tan for a dress for myself, yellow for a dress for Bricky. I finished my ironing stint in the p.m. & mended. I got back Lesson 20 and got 96, mostly favorable criticisms. Every lesson, when I first look at it, I feel positive I never can do it, but I do and guess I don't do so bad.
Yesterday I started to iron & "it" went on the ping-a-ling, so just did my Friday's cleaning -- also bathroom. John had ordered me a new iron & board Wednesday. It came about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon & I made use of it immediately. I wrote & mailed letters to Virgil & Zella & sent the American to Mama. I got a letter from Bernice -- very interesting! Just think! She's ridden up "Fifth Avenue" on top of a bus! Harold Anderson was so anxious to sell John a car last night, he actually came to the house. It is an Essex Touring for $300. May take it if they'll (Pete) hold it 'til we get the down payment. Just because I haven't mentioned her, don't think Ruth hasn't been in this week because she has. Albert was in one evening, too.
Finished my ironing this morning and cleaned the dining room. I got a letter from Mama and she said Aunt Minnie was coming to Topeka tomorrow noon & would come here sometime. Neil is ahead in his class. One time this week he was two stars ahead. They started getting stars in arithmetic -- when they get something no one else gets, they get a star. That's "how come" the spurt ahead. It has rained off and on all day today -- and the kids are quite fierce (especially Bricky) when they have to stay in. I am crocheting some insets -- to put in some pillow slips I am planning to make Babe for her birthday. I am reading Colliers for May 2.
Yesterday I started to iron & "it" went on the ping-a-ling, so just did my Friday's cleaning -- also bathroom. John had ordered me a new iron & board Wednesday. It came about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon & I made use of it immediately. I wrote & mailed letters to Virgil & Zella & sent the American to Mama. I got a letter from Bernice -- very interesting! Just think! She's ridden up "Fifth Avenue" on top of a bus! Harold Anderson was so anxious to sell John a car last night, he actually came to the house. It is an Essex Touring for $300. May take it if they'll (Pete) hold it 'til we get the down payment. Just because I haven't mentioned her, don't think Ruth hasn't been in this week because she has. Albert was in one evening, too.
Finished my ironing this morning and cleaned the dining room. I got a letter from Mama and she said Aunt Minnie was coming to Topeka tomorrow noon & would come here sometime. Neil is ahead in his class. One time this week he was two stars ahead. They started getting stars in arithmetic -- when they get something no one else gets, they get a star. That's "how come" the spurt ahead. It has rained off and on all day today -- and the kids are quite fierce (especially Bricky) when they have to stay in. I am crocheting some insets -- to put in some pillow slips I am planning to make Babe for her birthday. I am reading Colliers for May 2.
Tuesday, May 5, 1925
Ruth Luce, Neil & Bricky had a great time Fri. nite hanging May Baskets. I went with them to hang the last one. Ruth wanted to hang it over on Western. But, when we got there, someone was on the porch so we couldn't hang it. Daddy called Albert up Fri. nite and asked them to come up Sun. for dinner. He also went to the dentist, but the dentist failed to show up.
Saturday a.m. I worked, as usual. In the afternoon, Daddy & Bricky went up town & to the dentist's. Neil dressed up, planning to go to the Fair Grounds as it was Boy's Day. But he misunderstood about the meeting place, so he didn't gt to go. He took his disappointment very nicely. I played baseball with him & Daddy bought him a new bat & ball. I told Daddy to get Bricky's beads I took to get fixed, and he wasn't paying enough attention to me. He got her some beads at the 10-cent store & her others are still up town. Such men! Had quite a little chat with Miss Scott Sat. afternoon. She asked me if I made the candy in the May Basket -- said it was good. Also talked a little with her and Lena Anderson C. In the evening John & Neil played ball with Harold & Virgil Anderson. I have started a "crazy" lawn quilt. I have a plain lawn side already pieced, did it last winter. Mrs. Anderson asked me to go to church with them Sun. morning, but of course I couldn't because we were expecting company.
They (Albert, Josephine & Betty) came about 11:00 and J. & I discussed our in-laws. Ha! Betty looks just like Albert and is real small & smart which, of course, makes her quite cute. And she wears little panties -- imagine it! -- and six months younger than Jackie. Josephine said she had been broke ever since she was 9 months old. Some smart child! Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth, but Neil didn't go. He was away, playing most all day. About 3 o'clock who should come but Agnes, Eskel, Clara & Helen. When J. saw them, she said she wasn't surprised. You see, I suppose, they heard John call Josephine. And Agnes can't possibly let anyone get ahead of her -- she even asked me how John happened to ask them. Ha! As usual, the line of conversation was "money". Agnes thinks in terms of dollars and cents. Albert & J. had to go home soon after the others came. They traded their coupe in on a truck, so they rode up with some neighbors and the latter started home early. The second bunch left about six. We ate ice cream before they left. I sure had an awful headache all day, but got by. Washed the dishes after they all left and went to bed as soon as I got the kids there. It rained about 4:30 -- quite a shower, but it didn't last long.
I gave Josephine Bricky's crepe de chine dress she had outgrown & a couple of patterns. In that letter I wrote to Ruth J. after her baby was born, I told her to come up some day. She told it over the phone & said she was coming & I guess they (Johnsons) all were excited about that. Clara said Anna was engaged to a Swede grocer in Osage City. Ruth named her baby Leonard Leroy. I forgot! I got a letter from Mama Saturday -- said Aunt J. & family had arrived. Yesterday, I made the blue gingham house dress Bernice gave me for my birthday. I got two Enterprises from Zella. Last night, I worked on my quilt -- sure going to be a poky job.
I washed today -- it's been quite chilly yesterday & today -- will be glad when it's warm enough to suit me.
Saturday a.m. I worked, as usual. In the afternoon, Daddy & Bricky went up town & to the dentist's. Neil dressed up, planning to go to the Fair Grounds as it was Boy's Day. But he misunderstood about the meeting place, so he didn't gt to go. He took his disappointment very nicely. I played baseball with him & Daddy bought him a new bat & ball. I told Daddy to get Bricky's beads I took to get fixed, and he wasn't paying enough attention to me. He got her some beads at the 10-cent store & her others are still up town. Such men! Had quite a little chat with Miss Scott Sat. afternoon. She asked me if I made the candy in the May Basket -- said it was good. Also talked a little with her and Lena Anderson C. In the evening John & Neil played ball with Harold & Virgil Anderson. I have started a "crazy" lawn quilt. I have a plain lawn side already pieced, did it last winter. Mrs. Anderson asked me to go to church with them Sun. morning, but of course I couldn't because we were expecting company.
They (Albert, Josephine & Betty) came about 11:00 and J. & I discussed our in-laws. Ha! Betty looks just like Albert and is real small & smart which, of course, makes her quite cute. And she wears little panties -- imagine it! -- and six months younger than Jackie. Josephine said she had been broke ever since she was 9 months old. Some smart child! Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth, but Neil didn't go. He was away, playing most all day. About 3 o'clock who should come but Agnes, Eskel, Clara & Helen. When J. saw them, she said she wasn't surprised. You see, I suppose, they heard John call Josephine. And Agnes can't possibly let anyone get ahead of her -- she even asked me how John happened to ask them. Ha! As usual, the line of conversation was "money". Agnes thinks in terms of dollars and cents. Albert & J. had to go home soon after the others came. They traded their coupe in on a truck, so they rode up with some neighbors and the latter started home early. The second bunch left about six. We ate ice cream before they left. I sure had an awful headache all day, but got by. Washed the dishes after they all left and went to bed as soon as I got the kids there. It rained about 4:30 -- quite a shower, but it didn't last long.
I gave Josephine Bricky's crepe de chine dress she had outgrown & a couple of patterns. In that letter I wrote to Ruth J. after her baby was born, I told her to come up some day. She told it over the phone & said she was coming & I guess they (Johnsons) all were excited about that. Clara said Anna was engaged to a Swede grocer in Osage City. Ruth named her baby Leonard Leroy. I forgot! I got a letter from Mama Saturday -- said Aunt J. & family had arrived. Yesterday, I made the blue gingham house dress Bernice gave me for my birthday. I got two Enterprises from Zella. Last night, I worked on my quilt -- sure going to be a poky job.
I washed today -- it's been quite chilly yesterday & today -- will be glad when it's warm enough to suit me.
Friday, May 1, 1925
Neil didn't have to go to school Wednesday afternoon -- opening game of baseball -- so I left him home to take care of the other two & went up town. I hung my clothes out in the forenoon. It blew a terrible gale all day and was cold. I sent for a magazine for the kids, took Bricky's chain to be fixed, got some crepe paper to make May Baskets (I've been making them off and on ever since). Got Neil some Mother Goose stationery & he wrote his first letter -- to Algora Burquett. I got a note from Aunt B. telling me she got home O.K.
Of course I ironed yesterday morning, got a letter from Jonesie and she has two beaux -- good for her! She said she'd try & remember my words -- to look forward, not backward. Mabel M. cam in about 5:30 and stayed just long enough to eat supper. She looked real nice. Ruth Luce was over for awhile after supper, helping to make May Baskets.
I wrote a letter to Mama today -- wonder why I didn't hear from her this week. I did my Friday's cleaning this morning & am ironing this afternoon. Oh, yes. I made candy this a.m. for the May Baskets. Daddy had an abcessed tooth pulled this week & is going to have it (and another one) bridged in tonight. Tomorrow & Sunday I am reading Colliers for April 25.
Of course I ironed yesterday morning, got a letter from Jonesie and she has two beaux -- good for her! She said she'd try & remember my words -- to look forward, not backward. Mabel M. cam in about 5:30 and stayed just long enough to eat supper. She looked real nice. Ruth Luce was over for awhile after supper, helping to make May Baskets.
I wrote a letter to Mama today -- wonder why I didn't hear from her this week. I did my Friday's cleaning this morning & am ironing this afternoon. Oh, yes. I made candy this a.m. for the May Baskets. Daddy had an abcessed tooth pulled this week & is going to have it (and another one) bridged in tonight. Tomorrow & Sunday I am reading Colliers for April 25.
Tuesday, April 28, 1925
Sunday, I read practically all day and finished the American. Daddy worked at the shop 'til la little after noon. Horace & Albert were over a while. There is a prize offered in the American for the best article on the "happiest day I ever spent." I was tempted to try -- taking any day -- say Saturday -- the article in the American by David Grayson was a very common day. But I have no typewriter -- so -- ! Did I say that Sat. Horace brought me over a piece of fudge he made and Ruth came over to show me her new dress?
Yesterday I didn't do much. I wrote letters to Alma & Florence P.B. I got Lesson 19 back. Got 98 with only favorable criticisms. Also got a letter from Virgil. It rained all night last night and all day today until about 3:30, the sun came out. I washed, too, but guess tomorrow will dry them O.K. It is quite cold. Neil got his report card yesterday. Got E in conduct, effort, reading & arithmetic; V.G in penmanship; G is drawing, and F in music.
Got Unity this morning, prepared and sent Lesson 20 this afternoon. Alfred Gustafson was over for a while last evening. I am reading Colliers for April 11. I think I'll catch up, don't you?
Yesterday I didn't do much. I wrote letters to Alma & Florence P.B. I got Lesson 19 back. Got 98 with only favorable criticisms. Also got a letter from Virgil. It rained all night last night and all day today until about 3:30, the sun came out. I washed, too, but guess tomorrow will dry them O.K. It is quite cold. Neil got his report card yesterday. Got E in conduct, effort, reading & arithmetic; V.G in penmanship; G is drawing, and F in music.
Got Unity this morning, prepared and sent Lesson 20 this afternoon. Alfred Gustafson was over for a while last evening. I am reading Colliers for April 11. I think I'll catch up, don't you?
Sunday, April 26, 1925
I forgot two small items. Last Sunday, Mrs. Anderson came over and showed me a box of handkerchiefs Irene gave her for her birthday. One evening, Ruth & I counted Miss Scott's flowers & she had eleven different kinds in bloom. Some that I knew the names of were: violets, sweet williams, blue bells, Wild Bleeding Hearts, jonquils, tulips & daffodils.
Tuesday, I washed. I got a letter from Mama & she said they had a hailstorm last Saturday night & broke 19 window panes -- some hail storm! She also said Aunt Bessie didn't know whether she'd come by way of Topeka or not. So I wrote her (Aunt B) a letter Tuesday afternoon "begging" her to.
Wednesday I ironed and got a letter from Dorothy. Thursday, ironed also & wrote a letter to Mama. Oh, yes, I wrote Bernice a letter Wednesday. Very dull, both of them. I got & enjoyed Unity Wednesday.
Did I say that Lena Anderson Carswell is expecting the stork -- but she's been quite sick -- has had to stay in bed for fear of losing it. She is up, now. Bricky's dresses from Bellas Hess came Thursday. It rained Thursday and off and on since. Harold Anderson came to see if we had an umbrella to lend him, which I was sorry that I didn't have.
Friday morning, just at breakfast time, who should come but Aunt Bessie! Sure was glad and enjoyed her immensely of course. Then when the mailman came, I got a letter from her -- Ha! -- and a card from Dorothy saying she, Zella, Buster & perhaps another would be here for lunch Saturday. Friday afternoon, Aunt B, Bricky, Jackie and I went up town. Jackie sure got a kick out of it. Aunt B. got some shoes and also had to get a toy for each of the kids (mine, I mean). There were two young men (ex-service men, John said they had to be) blind, on the avenue, one playing an accordion and the other singing. He sang beautifully. Of course, when we got home, Albert & Horace were here & with Neil playing cards. All of the neighbors warn us against those boys, but so far, I have no fault to find with them. They are here a big share of the time.
Aunt Bessie left about 10:30 Saturday morning, and about 11, Dorothy, Zella & Buster came. I went to Andersons to call a taxi for Aunt B. Had to wait for someone to finish using the line, and had quite a chat with Mrs. Anderson. After lunch, Zella & Dorothy went up town & out to the hospital to see Mabel. Of course, Buster stayed here. I let him go barefooted and he still has his "longies" on. I hope he doesn't catch cold, but it was real warm. I put his shoes on before Zella got back. About 4:45, I had the supper started & Andersons asked me to go for a ride -- they said they'd be back in twenty minutes, so I took Bricky & Jackie and went. Enjoyed the ride and my chat with Mrs. Anderson about Mr. drinking, etc. She said Virgil & Harold fought about who should carry Lena up and down the stairs -- they both wanted to. I knew Harold wasn't so bad! But, we were gone about an hour! However, Daddy had supper ready. I guess Dorothy helped him some. Of course the kids had to leave immediately after supper. John was uptown yesterday afternoon, paid Dr. Allen what I owed -- said he didn't see him but Miss Preston asked about me. After I finished my supper dishes last night and bathed Jackie, Ruth Luce & I went up town. Daddy & Bricky went to 325 Park to do a little work -- guess they got home soon after we left. Thought Neil would take good care of Jackie. I got some stationery and a toy for each of the kids. We went into "Coney Island" and got a drink. Ruth seemed to get quite a kick out of her "spree." We were nearly home when her Uncle Roy & Aunt Eva came along in their coupe and gave us a ride.
Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth this morning & Neil didn't go. I forgot something. Aunt Minnie is at Grandma's -- came Wednesday -- and Aunt Jennie, Uncle Ed & Cecil are driving home soon -- probably to stay all summer.
[A note on those mentioned in this entry: Aunt Bessie is Winnie's mother's youngest sister, born 1882. Buster is Eugene Paul Miller, Zella's only child. He was born in 1921, the same year as Bricky. Aunt Jennie is another of the Hayson sisters. She married Ed (Augustus Edward) Cones... they are mentioned often in the journals from 1910-11. Sometime in the 1920's they moved to Santa Fe. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway made that possible. When I get to the 1924 journal, Winnie describes her time visiting them in Santa Fe.]
Tuesday, I washed. I got a letter from Mama & she said they had a hailstorm last Saturday night & broke 19 window panes -- some hail storm! She also said Aunt Bessie didn't know whether she'd come by way of Topeka or not. So I wrote her (Aunt B) a letter Tuesday afternoon "begging" her to.
Wednesday I ironed and got a letter from Dorothy. Thursday, ironed also & wrote a letter to Mama. Oh, yes, I wrote Bernice a letter Wednesday. Very dull, both of them. I got & enjoyed Unity Wednesday.
Did I say that Lena Anderson Carswell is expecting the stork -- but she's been quite sick -- has had to stay in bed for fear of losing it. She is up, now. Bricky's dresses from Bellas Hess came Thursday. It rained Thursday and off and on since. Harold Anderson came to see if we had an umbrella to lend him, which I was sorry that I didn't have.
Friday morning, just at breakfast time, who should come but Aunt Bessie! Sure was glad and enjoyed her immensely of course. Then when the mailman came, I got a letter from her -- Ha! -- and a card from Dorothy saying she, Zella, Buster & perhaps another would be here for lunch Saturday. Friday afternoon, Aunt B, Bricky, Jackie and I went up town. Jackie sure got a kick out of it. Aunt B. got some shoes and also had to get a toy for each of the kids (mine, I mean). There were two young men (ex-service men, John said they had to be) blind, on the avenue, one playing an accordion and the other singing. He sang beautifully. Of course, when we got home, Albert & Horace were here & with Neil playing cards. All of the neighbors warn us against those boys, but so far, I have no fault to find with them. They are here a big share of the time.
Aunt Bessie left about 10:30 Saturday morning, and about 11, Dorothy, Zella & Buster came. I went to Andersons to call a taxi for Aunt B. Had to wait for someone to finish using the line, and had quite a chat with Mrs. Anderson. After lunch, Zella & Dorothy went up town & out to the hospital to see Mabel. Of course, Buster stayed here. I let him go barefooted and he still has his "longies" on. I hope he doesn't catch cold, but it was real warm. I put his shoes on before Zella got back. About 4:45, I had the supper started & Andersons asked me to go for a ride -- they said they'd be back in twenty minutes, so I took Bricky & Jackie and went. Enjoyed the ride and my chat with Mrs. Anderson about Mr. drinking, etc. She said Virgil & Harold fought about who should carry Lena up and down the stairs -- they both wanted to. I knew Harold wasn't so bad! But, we were gone about an hour! However, Daddy had supper ready. I guess Dorothy helped him some. Of course the kids had to leave immediately after supper. John was uptown yesterday afternoon, paid Dr. Allen what I owed -- said he didn't see him but Miss Preston asked about me. After I finished my supper dishes last night and bathed Jackie, Ruth Luce & I went up town. Daddy & Bricky went to 325 Park to do a little work -- guess they got home soon after we left. Thought Neil would take good care of Jackie. I got some stationery and a toy for each of the kids. We went into "Coney Island" and got a drink. Ruth seemed to get quite a kick out of her "spree." We were nearly home when her Uncle Roy & Aunt Eva came along in their coupe and gave us a ride.
Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth this morning & Neil didn't go. I forgot something. Aunt Minnie is at Grandma's -- came Wednesday -- and Aunt Jennie, Uncle Ed & Cecil are driving home soon -- probably to stay all summer.
[A note on those mentioned in this entry: Aunt Bessie is Winnie's mother's youngest sister, born 1882. Buster is Eugene Paul Miller, Zella's only child. He was born in 1921, the same year as Bricky. Aunt Jennie is another of the Hayson sisters. She married Ed (Augustus Edward) Cones... they are mentioned often in the journals from 1910-11. Sometime in the 1920's they moved to Santa Fe. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway made that possible. When I get to the 1924 journal, Winnie describes her time visiting them in Santa Fe.]
Monday, April 20, 1925
Saturday morning, Daddy actually got me to go to the store before breakfast. And I saw George Peterson and got Florence's address. Did my usual Saturday cleaning in the A.M., bathed the kids and self right after dinner. Babe came just before I finished and stayed unto about 4:30. Leon invited her up to attend the "opening" of the new Santa Fe Building. Did I say that Daddy doesn't work Saturday afternoons from Apr. 1 'til the end of summer? Ruth came over Sat. eve. & Daddy & I played ball with her and Neil. Aren't we dignified? We got the American & Woman's Home Companion for May. I read all day yesterday & finished the latter, have also read Colliers for Mar. 21. Oh, yes! We got our National package Sat. Things were okay.
Yesterday was beautiful -- absorbed all the sunshine I could. Neil & Bricky went to S.S. but Bricky went with Ruth. Neil got a New Testament for being there so many Sundays.
This morning, I flexed the hem in my new dress & hemmed two sheets for Neil's bed. I got two letters from Emily and from Helen L. Miller. Both interesting. Helen doesn't seem just contented with married life -- wonder what's wrong with this one? I wrote a letter to Gertrude Hepworth, but believe I was too late for the mailman this afternoon.
Yesterday was beautiful -- absorbed all the sunshine I could. Neil & Bricky went to S.S. but Bricky went with Ruth. Neil got a New Testament for being there so many Sundays.
This morning, I flexed the hem in my new dress & hemmed two sheets for Neil's bed. I got two letters from Emily and from Helen L. Miller. Both interesting. Helen doesn't seem just contented with married life -- wonder what's wrong with this one? I wrote a letter to Gertrude Hepworth, but believe I was too late for the mailman this afternoon.
Friday, April 17, 1925
I forgot something. Mama said Mrs. Cramer refused to take Ruth, said she had the "headache." Some excuse! And Mary wouldn't keep Billy any longer because Uncle Jim wouldn't let her adopt him. Don't blame either one of them much. Mrs. Ed Cramer is keeping him for the present.
Monday, I was "sick." Loafed mostly. Mrs. Younger told the kids to get off the parking. Horace, Albert & Neil were playing ball -- but on our own ground. I went out to see "how come" and she called me over. I shouldn't have gone -- she should have come here if she wanted to talk to me, but I'm so simple. She objected because the ball might come on her parking accidentally and the kids would walk on her grass to get it. I was about ready to cry and walked away, leaving her talking to herself.
I washed Tuesday and read "Unity" -- a good number. Tuesday I got a letter from Mrs. Cox -- think she must belong to a "good words" club I wrote letters to Paul Raypholtz, Jonesie and Dorothy -- sent them and orders to National & Bellas Hess on Wednesday.
Neil gets most everything again, with Bricky a close second. Mother is entirely "out" this time. Had a terrible headache Wednesday -- had to quit ironing & lie down. But finished it in the P.M. Did my second stint of ironing yesterday. Neil had to stay after school last night for chasing some girls home from school the night before. Peculiar way of making love, eh?
Yesterday, I got a letter from Mama and one from Gladys. Mama said the key to the desk lost out on the way home. John and Dad were sure dumb not to think to put one in Dad's pocket. In my reading, I have read Colliers up to Mar. 21. I finished reading the American. We've had another rain, I believe it was Tuesday night, and has been rather cool since. Did my mending yesterday afternoon -- except stockings -- I will postpone that. Did my Friday's cleaning this morning -- got Lesson 19 ready to sent this afternoon.
[In sorting out why Ruth is staying with various relatives, I discovered that her mother, Lula, died in 1923, leaving Jim with four (or five?) children to care for -- Thomas 12, Ruth 10, John 8, and Cecil 4. My suspicion is that Billy is the fifth, and that Lula's death was related to childbirth. Sadly, there was another son, Edwin, between John and Cecil that died when he was 2.
Lula Jane Cramer was just 17 when she married James Garfield Hayson in 1911. Uncle Jim was 12 years older. Their son Thomas was born not quite three months later, which likely explains them marrying. (I just found a copy of their marriage license... from Missouri. She lied and said she was 18 so she could marry without parental consent.) Uncle Jim seems like a positive character in Granny's earlier journals and he was around quite a bit, but it's a little creepier now since Lula was the same age as Zella and they likely knew one another. There's no indication that Jim & Lula's marriage was unhappy though.
In the 1925 Kansas census, Jim has Thomas (13) and John (10) living with him. I can't find Cecil in 1925, but by 1930 Cecil is living with Aunt Jennie and her husband (Augustus Edward Cones and Jennie Hayson Cones) in Colorado. --kp ]
Monday, I was "sick." Loafed mostly. Mrs. Younger told the kids to get off the parking. Horace, Albert & Neil were playing ball -- but on our own ground. I went out to see "how come" and she called me over. I shouldn't have gone -- she should have come here if she wanted to talk to me, but I'm so simple. She objected because the ball might come on her parking accidentally and the kids would walk on her grass to get it. I was about ready to cry and walked away, leaving her talking to herself.
I washed Tuesday and read "Unity" -- a good number. Tuesday I got a letter from Mrs. Cox -- think she must belong to a "good words" club I wrote letters to Paul Raypholtz, Jonesie and Dorothy -- sent them and orders to National & Bellas Hess on Wednesday.
Neil gets most everything again, with Bricky a close second. Mother is entirely "out" this time. Had a terrible headache Wednesday -- had to quit ironing & lie down. But finished it in the P.M. Did my second stint of ironing yesterday. Neil had to stay after school last night for chasing some girls home from school the night before. Peculiar way of making love, eh?
Yesterday, I got a letter from Mama and one from Gladys. Mama said the key to the desk lost out on the way home. John and Dad were sure dumb not to think to put one in Dad's pocket. In my reading, I have read Colliers up to Mar. 21. I finished reading the American. We've had another rain, I believe it was Tuesday night, and has been rather cool since. Did my mending yesterday afternoon -- except stockings -- I will postpone that. Did my Friday's cleaning this morning -- got Lesson 19 ready to sent this afternoon.
[In sorting out why Ruth is staying with various relatives, I discovered that her mother, Lula, died in 1923, leaving Jim with four (or five?) children to care for -- Thomas 12, Ruth 10, John 8, and Cecil 4. My suspicion is that Billy is the fifth, and that Lula's death was related to childbirth. Sadly, there was another son, Edwin, between John and Cecil that died when he was 2.
Lula Jane Cramer was just 17 when she married James Garfield Hayson in 1911. Uncle Jim was 12 years older. Their son Thomas was born not quite three months later, which likely explains them marrying. (I just found a copy of their marriage license... from Missouri. She lied and said she was 18 so she could marry without parental consent.) Uncle Jim seems like a positive character in Granny's earlier journals and he was around quite a bit, but it's a little creepier now since Lula was the same age as Zella and they likely knew one another. There's no indication that Jim & Lula's marriage was unhappy though.
In the 1925 Kansas census, Jim has Thomas (13) and John (10) living with him. I can't find Cecil in 1925, but by 1930 Cecil is living with Aunt Jennie and her husband (Augustus Edward Cones and Jennie Hayson Cones) in Colorado. --kp ]
Thursday, April 16, 1925
A whole week! Can I remember everything? Last Friday, I sent Easter cards to Grandma H. & Mrs. Morse. Work? Oh yes! Mr. Schiffer (our "beloved" landlord) and another old fogy came today and papered the kids' bedroom. It took them all day & upset all my plans. I puttered around, cleaned our bedroom, bathroom, upstairs & back porch. After supper, Daddy helped me & I cleaned the kids' room & front room & Daddy painted the latter's floor around the rug. He also got Mama's desk -- was real pretty, I thought. Neil didn't go to school Friday nor Monday -- Easter Vacation. Bricky continued sick Friday & Saturday -- up and down. Sunday she felt some better but looked bad & was irritable.
Saturday morning, I finished my cleaning & then went to town in the afternoon. Got a few dishes & "silverware", some candy Easter eggs, & a cut hyacinth for table decoration. Hadn't been home long when Gladys Mitchell came. She stayed to supper and then went to Burlingame for Easter. Bricky & Neil got Easter cards from Helen Hedges. I got Lesson No. 18 back -- got 96 and some criticisms.
Sunday morning John invited Miss Scott in to see Mama's desk. I showed it to Horace, too. Miss Scott game me some jonquils for my table. I had my house, kids & myself all cleaned up when the folks came. They got here about 11:30. Jimmy & Paul came a little later in the former's coupe. Babe said she never saw my house look so nice. Thanks! Mama told me lots about Ruth, trying to discourage me from taking her, but they didn't seem so terrible, and anyway, why does no one try to look at things from Ruth's viewpoint? Perhaps I won't have a circus, but I really don't anticipate very much trouble. I believe the folks all enjoyed their dinner -- it was a beautiful, warm day. We sat on the porch -- except the three young men -- who played ball in the alley. Horace & Albert haunted us all day -- also Saturday & Monday. Ruth was over Saturday, too. The folks, except Babe and Jimmy, left about 4:30. B & J stayed and ate supper with us. Mrs. Anderson, not knowing they were still here, invited us to go for a ride. I'm going to bed -- will continue tomorrow.
Saturday morning, I finished my cleaning & then went to town in the afternoon. Got a few dishes & "silverware", some candy Easter eggs, & a cut hyacinth for table decoration. Hadn't been home long when Gladys Mitchell came. She stayed to supper and then went to Burlingame for Easter. Bricky & Neil got Easter cards from Helen Hedges. I got Lesson No. 18 back -- got 96 and some criticisms.
Sunday morning John invited Miss Scott in to see Mama's desk. I showed it to Horace, too. Miss Scott game me some jonquils for my table. I had my house, kids & myself all cleaned up when the folks came. They got here about 11:30. Jimmy & Paul came a little later in the former's coupe. Babe said she never saw my house look so nice. Thanks! Mama told me lots about Ruth, trying to discourage me from taking her, but they didn't seem so terrible, and anyway, why does no one try to look at things from Ruth's viewpoint? Perhaps I won't have a circus, but I really don't anticipate very much trouble. I believe the folks all enjoyed their dinner -- it was a beautiful, warm day. We sat on the porch -- except the three young men -- who played ball in the alley. Horace & Albert haunted us all day -- also Saturday & Monday. Ruth was over Saturday, too. The folks, except Babe and Jimmy, left about 4:30. B & J stayed and ate supper with us. Mrs. Anderson, not knowing they were still here, invited us to go for a ride. I'm going to bed -- will continue tomorrow.
Thursday, April 9, 1925
I made a little butterscotch candy Monday just before starting supper. Ruth Luce & Virgil "happened in" just as I finished so they got some, of course. Albert also was over (in the back yard) and Bricky had to give him some. Virgil came over in the evening but Geo. Irvin came for hime to make a "foursome" in his Ford.
Tuesday, I washed, read "Unity" and had Virgil here for a "Farewell" supper. He invited himself, but I didn't mind. John, Harold Anderson, Ruth, Neil & I don't know who else got chased off of Mrs. Younger's lawn. They were playing ball. Tuesday, I got a letter from Mama. She said they had written Mrs. Cramer asking her to take Ruth for a while. Also a letter from Alma R. thanking me for the invitation. She said it was a surprise because, since their family was so large, she imagined they were more welcome at home than elsewhere. I wrote a letter to Helen L. Miller, sent it Tuesday.
Yesterday, in the morning, I cleaned the kitchen & ironed in the afternoon. Bricky went to sleep of her own accord yesterday afternoon. I should have guessed there was something wrong with her. She is still sick, a cold & some fever. She says she has the "crip". The other night, John got some Palm Olive soap (different from what we've been getting). When I washed Bricky with it, she said, "Oh, Mama, I like that soap. I've just been worrying about that kind of soap."
It rained yesterday & the night before last. I see a few of my seeds are sprouting in the box. Virgil came in yesterday morning to tell us "goodbye" but he didn't kiss me. Ha! I finished my ironing this morning, washed my hair, & mended this afternoon. I sent Easter cards to Mrs. Remington, Emily, Mrs. Cox & Aunt Jennie & a letter to Mama. The Fuller Brush man was here today & I ordered a 95-cent hairbrush. Jackie is feeling O.K. again and he was sure full of orneryness today. Neil has two head marks. A girl is ahead of him with three (in recognizing words). Yesterday the teacher threatened a 1A boy to exchange him to the 1B for Neil. He didn't know what 9+9 was & she asked Neil. Of course, he knew. I don't know how she guessed he knew -- he tells so little voluntarily. I think Daddy bottled his Near Beer tonight. I have threatened to confiscate it before the folks come up Sunday but don't suppose I'll have enough nerve.
[Kansas was significantly affected by the Temperance movement. The push to prohibit manufacturing or selling alcohol began before statehood and was a major political issue. Carry A. Nation, the radical prohibitionist known for smashing up saloons and carrying a hatchet, lived in Kansas. Prohibition lasted in Kansas, officially, from 1881 to 1948. --kp]
Kansapedia on Temperance
Tuesday, I washed, read "Unity" and had Virgil here for a "Farewell" supper. He invited himself, but I didn't mind. John, Harold Anderson, Ruth, Neil & I don't know who else got chased off of Mrs. Younger's lawn. They were playing ball. Tuesday, I got a letter from Mama. She said they had written Mrs. Cramer asking her to take Ruth for a while. Also a letter from Alma R. thanking me for the invitation. She said it was a surprise because, since their family was so large, she imagined they were more welcome at home than elsewhere. I wrote a letter to Helen L. Miller, sent it Tuesday.
Yesterday, in the morning, I cleaned the kitchen & ironed in the afternoon. Bricky went to sleep of her own accord yesterday afternoon. I should have guessed there was something wrong with her. She is still sick, a cold & some fever. She says she has the "crip". The other night, John got some Palm Olive soap (different from what we've been getting). When I washed Bricky with it, she said, "Oh, Mama, I like that soap. I've just been worrying about that kind of soap."
It rained yesterday & the night before last. I see a few of my seeds are sprouting in the box. Virgil came in yesterday morning to tell us "goodbye" but he didn't kiss me. Ha! I finished my ironing this morning, washed my hair, & mended this afternoon. I sent Easter cards to Mrs. Remington, Emily, Mrs. Cox & Aunt Jennie & a letter to Mama. The Fuller Brush man was here today & I ordered a 95-cent hairbrush. Jackie is feeling O.K. again and he was sure full of orneryness today. Neil has two head marks. A girl is ahead of him with three (in recognizing words). Yesterday the teacher threatened a 1A boy to exchange him to the 1B for Neil. He didn't know what 9+9 was & she asked Neil. Of course, he knew. I don't know how she guessed he knew -- he tells so little voluntarily. I think Daddy bottled his Near Beer tonight. I have threatened to confiscate it before the folks come up Sunday but don't suppose I'll have enough nerve.
[Kansas was significantly affected by the Temperance movement. The push to prohibit manufacturing or selling alcohol began before statehood and was a major political issue. Carry A. Nation, the radical prohibitionist known for smashing up saloons and carrying a hatchet, lived in Kansas. Prohibition lasted in Kansas, officially, from 1881 to 1948. --kp]
Kansapedia on Temperance
Friday, April 3, 1925
Thursday morning, I finished my ironing. After lunch, I persuaded Bricky to take a nap and I made my chocolate fudge with nuts. Then I got Lesson No. 18 ready to mail. Alfred Gustafson was here last evening from 7 'til nearly 11 -- he has rented out his Filling Station -- has a job he doesn't doesn't like and is looking for one more to his liking. He seemed to enjoy the Woman's Home Companion. On Sat. had one 'ell of a headache all day but couldn't go to bed of course. I cleaned out the pantry & part of the kitchen cupboard this morning. This P.M. I "rubbed" my clothes out, washed & mended some silk hose and washed Neil a shirt -- must go iron it so he'll have a clean on to wear to school tomorrow. Jackie has a measly cold and feels quite fierce.
Wednesday, April 1, 1925
9:30 p.m. Daddy & Bricky got home about 5 -- Bricky was cranky & tired. They went to Zel's & Paul's too. Grandpa Hayson had a stroke of some sort. I haven't got my weekly letter from Mama yet, so I have no details. I cleaned upstairs Monday and washed yesterday. I wrote letters Sunday eve. to Alma Randal, Grandma H. and to Ruth J. Ruth Luce was in a little while after school last eve. I finished Colliers for Feb. 21st. Oh, yes, and read my weekly Unity.
This morning I cleaned the bathroom and ironed all afternoon. I was going to make the kids some candy tonight but it was too late by the time Daddy brought the sugar. Bricky's overalls came yesterday -- gray trimmed in red, not very pretty, but they'll do. Neil was No. 1 Monday, but is down to No. 6 already. He had lots of fun today -- April fools Day -- said he wished tomorrow was it, too. Albert Aldrich was over this evening until the kids went to bed. I worked on my lesson some, oh, I forgot I got Lesson 17 back yesterday & got 97 with the notation "Good plot form. Reconstruction unnecessary to do." Daddy got his back too, he got 95. It started to rain about five o'clock & is still dribbling. Virgil stopped in just as I was starting supper, to tell me that he is going away. He & his Dad had a set-to. He has been intending to leave anyway. Daddy learned from Zella that Bernice had to have a "hickey" -- boil, I suppose -- on her chin lanced enroute to N.Y. Last eve, I put another coat of paint on Bricky's wardrobe. Ed Black is varnishing Mama's desk.
This morning I cleaned the bathroom and ironed all afternoon. I was going to make the kids some candy tonight but it was too late by the time Daddy brought the sugar. Bricky's overalls came yesterday -- gray trimmed in red, not very pretty, but they'll do. Neil was No. 1 Monday, but is down to No. 6 already. He had lots of fun today -- April fools Day -- said he wished tomorrow was it, too. Albert Aldrich was over this evening until the kids went to bed. I worked on my lesson some, oh, I forgot I got Lesson 17 back yesterday & got 97 with the notation "Good plot form. Reconstruction unnecessary to do." Daddy got his back too, he got 95. It started to rain about five o'clock & is still dribbling. Virgil stopped in just as I was starting supper, to tell me that he is going away. He & his Dad had a set-to. He has been intending to leave anyway. Daddy learned from Zella that Bernice had to have a "hickey" -- boil, I suppose -- on her chin lanced enroute to N.Y. Last eve, I put another coat of paint on Bricky's wardrobe. Ed Black is varnishing Mama's desk.
Sunday, March 29, 1925
The days slip by so fast! Friday, I cleaned the front room in the forenoon and mended in the afternoon. Yesterday morning I did my regular Saturday's cleaning, transplated a geranium, a rose geranium, and a foliage plant -- slips from my only window box & put them in pots. In the afternoon I bathed the three kids & myself. Neil went to dtown with Daddy as the latter didn't work. John got a new suit. Last evening I finished Colliers for February 14th. The kids all have head colds and Bricky was quite irritable yesterday. Neil & Bricky went to S.S. this morning but to different ones, Bricky going with Ruth. Les came for a few minutes. I gave Bricky's wardrobe one coat of gray paint -- some job. I didn't get through until noon. Daddy, Virgil & Bricky left right after noon, driving down to see Aunt Clara. Ha! I finished "Bobbed Hair" the serial in the Colliers by twenty authors & started "Sargan -- King of Kings" by H.G. Wells.
Thursday, March 26, 1925
Let's see. What have I (and family) been doing? I washed Tuesday and Herman stopped for a few minutes. Ruth's baby (a boy) came on the 16th. Clara was taking care of them & had an attack of acute appendicitis. Monday night Oscar had to stay home with Ruth as Herman brought Oscar's truck up for gasoline. I wrote Clara a letter. Virgil borrowed four dollars from me to buy her some flowers. Ha!
Yesterday, in the morning, I cleaned the kids' room, ironed in the afternoon. I took Ruth Luce to the Fair last evening -- it was her birthday. The show was "Frivolous Sal" and Eugene O'Brien was sure keen. I had a chat with Mrs. Eva Luce. Got a letter from Mama yesterday and sent her one today. I finished my ironing today and that's all I did do. I finished reading the Woman's Home Companion for April to-night. Daddy is lying snoring on the lounge. I reckon I should take him and go to bed. Did I say that Neil is the best of the boys in his class? They number in Reading as we used to do in Spelling, you know. He varies from one to eight -- but he's always the first boy.
We got our National package today -- the most important thing, my dress, didn't come! Bricky's hat was O.K. -- also the rest of the things. Theresa Blitz, an eighteen year old girl who lives across the alley, died yesterday. She was one of Bricky's friends. Chilly & windy today, but real warm yesterday.
Yesterday, in the morning, I cleaned the kids' room, ironed in the afternoon. I took Ruth Luce to the Fair last evening -- it was her birthday. The show was "Frivolous Sal" and Eugene O'Brien was sure keen. I had a chat with Mrs. Eva Luce. Got a letter from Mama yesterday and sent her one today. I finished my ironing today and that's all I did do. I finished reading the Woman's Home Companion for April to-night. Daddy is lying snoring on the lounge. I reckon I should take him and go to bed. Did I say that Neil is the best of the boys in his class? They number in Reading as we used to do in Spelling, you know. He varies from one to eight -- but he's always the first boy.
We got our National package today -- the most important thing, my dress, didn't come! Bricky's hat was O.K. -- also the rest of the things. Theresa Blitz, an eighteen year old girl who lives across the alley, died yesterday. She was one of Bricky's friends. Chilly & windy today, but real warm yesterday.
Monday, March 23, 1925
Today was a lovely day -- warm enough to be without a fire. I cleaned our bedroom today, some dirty job! Bricky was visiting her various friends practically all day. I must put a stop to her going away so much. The kids went to S.S. yesterday -- had to make Neil go. Daddy worked until one o'clock & then helped Dave Clark "lay out" his house the rest of the day. Ruth was over in the afternoon and stayed for supper. She was also over a little while this afternoon after school. Bricky went to town with her Saturday afternoon. She wore her new cape and felt quite grand I suppose.
I prepared Lesson No. 17 yesterday & sent it today. Also sent an order to the National. I went to town Saturday evening -- was only gone about an hour. I got some flower seeds for my boxes -- foliage and geraniums. I put more Kodak pictures in my books yesterday. George Irvin & Virgil were over a few minutes this evening trying to sell us the former's car. (Of course we didn't buy it.)
Jackie sure does some cute things -- looks at me out of the corners of his eyes, frowns, pouts, etc. He says quite a few things. I sat him in his high chair tonight and was busy getting supper. I heard him say "No-No" & looked around and he was getting dirt out of the flower box. His hair curls a little -- do you think I'll have one curly head after all?
I prepared Lesson No. 17 yesterday & sent it today. Also sent an order to the National. I went to town Saturday evening -- was only gone about an hour. I got some flower seeds for my boxes -- foliage and geraniums. I put more Kodak pictures in my books yesterday. George Irvin & Virgil were over a few minutes this evening trying to sell us the former's car. (Of course we didn't buy it.)
Jackie sure does some cute things -- looks at me out of the corners of his eyes, frowns, pouts, etc. He says quite a few things. I sat him in his high chair tonight and was busy getting supper. I heard him say "No-No" & looked around and he was getting dirt out of the flower box. His hair curls a little -- do you think I'll have one curly head after all?
Friday, March 20, 1925
I forgot one little item of interest -- one evening this week, Ruth* came in and said that the girls were going to smoke cigarettes (seventh grade girls) how's that? And they were all getting fancy garters. She didn't know whether her Grandma would let her do the latter or not.
Well, I got my lesson back yesterday. I didn't get such a bad grade -- 95, but the criticism discouraged me. I got a sick headache over it. "He" said I needed to learn dramatization and characterization. I agree with him all right, but how am I to do it?
We got the Woman's Home Companion yesterday and American this A.M. Also got Neil's exchanged cap -- O.K. Regular old March wind today, but sunshiny. Bricky is rocking her nude baby, signing to it, making up her song as she goes along. I must get lunch.
*I believe that Ruth is Ruth Hayson, the daughter of James Hayson (Uncle Jim) and Lula Cramer. Uncle Jim was only 16 years older than Winnie and married fairly late (age 30). His wife, Lula, was 13 years younger than he -- the same age as Zella. Ruth was twelve or thirteen in 1925 and I think she stayed with Winnie and John for a time at some point.
Well, I got my lesson back yesterday. I didn't get such a bad grade -- 95, but the criticism discouraged me. I got a sick headache over it. "He" said I needed to learn dramatization and characterization. I agree with him all right, but how am I to do it?
We got the Woman's Home Companion yesterday and American this A.M. Also got Neil's exchanged cap -- O.K. Regular old March wind today, but sunshiny. Bricky is rocking her nude baby, signing to it, making up her song as she goes along. I must get lunch.
*I believe that Ruth is Ruth Hayson, the daughter of James Hayson (Uncle Jim) and Lula Cramer. Uncle Jim was only 16 years older than Winnie and married fairly late (age 30). His wife, Lula, was 13 years younger than he -- the same age as Zella. Ruth was twelve or thirteen in 1925 and I think she stayed with Winnie and John for a time at some point.
Wednesday, March 18, 1925
I should be in bed -- it's 10:10, but I'm afraid I'll forget what little has happened if I wait until tomorrow. I got a letter from Mama today. She hasn't heard from Bernice yet. I washed yesterday and ironed some this morning. This afternoon I cleaned the linen closet in the dining room. Of course, Bricky helped me -- also to tear a few carpet rags. I told her all the nursery rhymes and other verses I knew. While I was ironing my "Unity" came this afternoon which I devoured eagerly -- I sure get to wanting it badly before it comes.
Last evening and this, too, Daddy and I played "Hide the Thimble" with Neil and Bricky. I am now reading Colliers for Feb. 7. Ain't I speedy? Also wrote a letter to Mama tonight and sent her March American Today. Daddy also has a lesson ready to send -- Geometry II. They came for the typewriter Monday -- wonder when I'll get it again. It rained some late yesterday and was quite dark today. Got a ton of coal yesterday -- $7.50 -- hope our last one for this winter. Good night!
Last evening and this, too, Daddy and I played "Hide the Thimble" with Neil and Bricky. I am now reading Colliers for Feb. 7. Ain't I speedy? Also wrote a letter to Mama tonight and sent her March American Today. Daddy also has a lesson ready to send -- Geometry II. They came for the typewriter Monday -- wonder when I'll get it again. It rained some late yesterday and was quite dark today. Got a ton of coal yesterday -- $7.50 -- hope our last one for this winter. Good night!
Monday, March 16, 1925
I went up town Saturday night -- didn't get much -- a toy for each of the kids. Glenn came for his things & went home while I was gone. I loafed yesterday -- washed dishes twice is all I did. John even got breakfast & dinner & we had a delicatessen supper. I typed some of my diary until my paper gave out. Bricky went to S.S. with Ruth, and Ruth was over a little while in the afternoon. I worked on my lesson some & read in Colliers for Jan. 24. Do you think I'll ever catch up? Today promises to be a real spring day, and it's about time. We have had only about two so far. Just wrote a letter to Mrs. Burquett.
Wednesday, March 14, 1925
Today is the start of another journal that covers about 6 months in 1925. By this time Winnie is 28, married, and the mother of three young children. Neil is 6, Bricky is 3 1/2, and Jack is 1 1/2. They spent the first years of their marriage in Detroit, but moved back to Topeka, Kansas sometime between Bricky and Jack's births. --kp
Just to be foolish, I thought I would start a diary again. Glenn M. came yesterday afternoon to see if he could stay all night (which of course he could). He came up to consult with Dr. Kraus concerning his teeth. The doctor thinks he'll have to have about nine out but wants to take an X-ray first. He said their bad condition is the result of a fever he had when small -- measles or smallpox, & that his whole system is undermined because of their condition. Glenn went up to town to meet Mabel at 5:30 and they both came back here for supper. Mabel had a Marcela and she looked fine. It, combined with the sense of satisfaction having a job gives her, improves her. Glenn went to a show but came in before we went to bed.
I got a letter from Dorothy. I worked hard all morning. Glenn went out to the S.B.A. Hospital to see Mabel and hasn't returned yet (4:30). Bathed Jackie and Bricky this afternoon and typed a few pages of an old diary. I sent a letter to Fossbergs. It is real cold today -- can't seem to keep the house warm enough.
Just to be foolish, I thought I would start a diary again. Glenn M. came yesterday afternoon to see if he could stay all night (which of course he could). He came up to consult with Dr. Kraus concerning his teeth. The doctor thinks he'll have to have about nine out but wants to take an X-ray first. He said their bad condition is the result of a fever he had when small -- measles or smallpox, & that his whole system is undermined because of their condition. Glenn went up to town to meet Mabel at 5:30 and they both came back here for supper. Mabel had a Marcela and she looked fine. It, combined with the sense of satisfaction having a job gives her, improves her. Glenn went to a show but came in before we went to bed.
I got a letter from Dorothy. I worked hard all morning. Glenn went out to the S.B.A. Hospital to see Mabel and hasn't returned yet (4:30). Bathed Jackie and Bricky this afternoon and typed a few pages of an old diary. I sent a letter to Fossbergs. It is real cold today -- can't seem to keep the house warm enough.
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