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.
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.
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