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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