Friday, March 31, 1911

I guess our class colors are pink and green. Emma Hoover was up this evening after school. Mary went out home to-night. Bernice, Esther D & I went to Literary to-night. Zella was at Literary too.

Thursday, March 30, 1911

We had gymnasium to-night. Mary came up to-night after supper. Bernice went to Presbyterian church to dinner with Helen.

Wednesday, March 29, 1911

We had sewing to-night. After sewing I went with Miss Starbeck down to the baptist church to hear the kids practice their drill. Helen stayed all night with Bernice to-night.

Tuesday, March 28, 1911

I got a letter from Ethel B. We had music to-night and also an awful sleet & snow storm which didn't stay on very long.

Monday, March 27, 1911

We rode to school this morning. We had sewing & I stayed to dinner with Irene.

Sunday, March 26, 1911

Papa, Bernice, Uncle Jim & Zella went out to the farm this morning. Bernice & I went to S.S. After S.S. I went out home with Irene. We went home with Ernest in the buggy. We had a dust storm this afternoon and Irene & I went over to Old Mrs. Michael's. I stayed all night with Irene and had a good time.

Sunday, March 26, 1911

Papa, Bernice, Uncle Jim & Zella went out to the farm this morning. Bernice & I went to S.S. After S.S. I went out home with Irene. We went home with Ernest in the buggy. We had a dust storm this afternoon and Irene & I went over to old Mrs. Michael's. I stayed all night with Irene and had a good time.

Saturday, March 25, 1911

Uncle Jim came home. Bernice went out to Mary H's this afternoon & Zella went to town. Zella went to Majestic to-night.

Friday, March 24, 1911

Bernice stayed all night with Helen last night and this afternoon she & Georgia went out to visit Superior. I went to town and mailed a letter to Ms. Starbeck. Beth H. came up this afternoon & I made some taffy. Mama went down to Mrs. Welch's and Zella went to town.

Thursday, March 23, 1911

To-day is Uncle John's birthday. Grandma H. has been sick for several days. Bernice went to Helen's to spend the day. Zella rode out to No. 25 with Ogilvia to visit this afternoon. Baby went out to Grandma M's and I went to town. I sent a letter to Ethel. I weigh only 90 lbs.

Wednesday, March 22, 1911

We are going to have a vacation to-morrow & next day. I went to sewing class to-day. Zella made some dandy candy to-night. Miss Starbeck went home. So did Mary.

Tuesday, March 21, 1911

We had music this evening and then Mary & I went up to Sorenson's to practice some music. Zella went to Debating club to-night.

Monday, March 20, 1911

I got a letter from Claire Buek to-day. I went to sewing class after which Miss Starbeck & I went out walking. It is very warm to-day.

Sunday, March 19, 1911

Papa & Baby went out to Rowlins this morning to get a hog. We already have one. Zella, Bernice, & I went to S.S. I went down to Mary's this afternoon. Zella, Beulah, Clifford & Ogilvia went out riding. Mary & I went to Intermediate & stayed to church. Bernice ent to church too. I got a letter from Florene to-day.

Saturday, March 18, 1911

Bernice & Papa went to the farm this morning. Mama, Papa, Baby & I went out there this afternoon. Zella went to town and Mary H. was up. Bernice made some candy and our little chickens began to hatch. I got a letter from Ethel B. Zella went to Majestic to-night.

Friday, March 17, 1911

To-day is St. Patrick's day. I stayed after Latin class to-day. Mary went home to-night. I went down to Miss Starbeck's to-night after school. I surely treated her shamefully and I don't see how she can ever like me again. I love her as well as I ever did if not better. Poor Miss Starbeck! She went home to-night. Zella went to rink to-night.

Thursday, March 16, 1911

Didn't stay after Latin class to-day. We had gym to-night. Mary & I stayed a short time. Miss Starbeck, Lottie & Nellie F. came up our way to-night and as I was walking along Miss Starbeck came and talked to me and wanted to know what was the matter with me. She seems to be really hurt.

Wednesday, March 15, 1911

I didn't stay to kiss Miss Starbeck after Latin class to-day nor did I go to sewing class. The Freshmen had their program to-day. Eva & Josie had charge of it. Josie spoke, the boys sang, Florence played & Miss Starbeck told a story.

Tuesday, March 14, 1911

We had music to-day. Mary & I went with Olive to Dews after supper from where we went to a surprise on Lloyd. Those there were: Lloyd, Esther, Emil, Irene, John, Mary, Marshall, Me, Jean, Olive, Oscar, Eva, Ernest, Beulah & Fred C. At first we played Drop the Handkerchief, then Run, Sheep, Run. Then we went in an played "Show". Went to show with Emil, John, Marshall, Ernest & Jean. Emil took me home from the corner. Had a dandy time.

Monday, March 13, 1911

Went to Sewing class to-day. Uncle Guy came up this morning.

Sunday, March 12, 1911

Zella & the rest of us went to S.S. Uncle Jim went home this noon. Beulah & Mary came up this afternoon. Mama, Papa & Baby went to Rowlins to get a pig this afternoon. Bernice went to Junior, Mary & I went to Intermediate and stayed to church. Zella was at church too.

Saturday, March 11, 1911

Uncle Jim came home. Zella went to Majestic to-night. I wrote to Ethel B. I made some candy this afternoon and Zella went to town.

Friday, March 10, 1911

We got our reports and the following are my grades: Anc. History 97, Literature 98, Latin 100, Arg. 99, Deportment 97. Mary Shaw started to school Monday. She is in our Latin class. Recited my piece to Miss Starbeck after school. Mary & I went to Literary. Mama, Bernice & Myra B went too. So did Zella. I spoke for the last time this year. Helen Harkness spoke and so did Marshall. The band played and Bess M sang. Mary & I took Esther home.

Thursday, March 9, 1911

Papa started to dig the cellar for our house out to the farm. Baby is sick.

Wednesday, March 8, 1911

WARNING: This post contains offensive language and a description of a minstrel show. I believe it is better to acknowledge the participation in and attitudes toward these events than to edit them out of our history. --kp


The Sophomores had their program this morning. We had sewing this evening. I waled down the hill with Miss Starbeck. We went to The Redmen's hall to get some combs Miss Starbeck had left there last night. I suppose I will remember a certain little corner screened off from the rest with only one chair in it. Mary & Irene & I and the rest of us except Zella & Bernice went to the Home Talent Minstrel to-night. Zella was in it. There was a chorus of girls blacked up and dressed in white besides eight end men who were: Lucille Sorensen, Madge, Florence, Marian, Marshall R, Harry H, Carl S, & Dudley R. They cracked jokes and sang and Marian & Lucille jigged. There were several n___ recitations and Helen Harkness spoke an Irish piece, dressed as an Irishman. Harry Harkness sang and "acted". Pet Stoddard was dressed as an African with Harold S and Mr. & Clarence C accompanying him with snare drum, clarinet & bass drum. Harold and Clarence were dressed as little Fiji Islanders. He sang a parody on Casey Jones about Mr. Cavenaugh and his auto. He was encored about five times. Bernice stayed all all night with Helen J.

Tuesday, March 7, 1911

We had music to-night. I got a letter from Ethel Boger.

Monday, March 6, 1911

We had sewing to-day.

Sunday, March 5, 1911

Bernice & Baby & I went to S.S. Bernice & Baby went to Junior. Beulah stayed all day and she & Zella went to Baptist church. Mary came up this afternoon and she & I went to Intermediate & stayed to church. Fine night.

Saturday, March 4, 1911

Zella went to town this afternoon. The rest of the family & Mira Bush went out to the farm in the wagon. Came back on a load of hay. Zella & Beulah went to Majestic. Beulah stayed all night here. Snow is all gone.

Friday, March 3, 1911

We had a quiz in Latin this morning. The Freshmen got their quarter holiday to-day & I went down to see Miss Starbeck as she is going home to-night. Was with her for about n hour. I got 100 in Latin test. Zella went to Majestic with Ogilva.

Thursday, March 2, 1911

Today is Papa's birthday. He is 40. Mama gave him a book and we kids gave him some cuff buttons & Grandma H gave him a tie. I sent a card to Harriet W. To-day was our last day for Arithmetic.

Wednesday, March 1, 1911

We had sewing to-day. I sent a letter to Florence. Juniors had their program. It was real good.