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Iowa Byington Reed diary, September 9, 1895-December 31, 1896

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Thursday August 20th 1896
It looked like rain this morning so we hurried to
go over the river. The most of our invited company came
and every body agreed that it was a day delightfully
spent. To add to the pleasure of all Harry Mason
came unexpectedly. We had a picture taken before the
company seperated. It was a day to be remembered.
Friday August 21st 1896
Will and I went down early this morning to look over
the Vogt place. I did my work after I came back.
I went over home in the afternoon to bid Ida good-by
as she and Nellie go home tomorrow. Will was hauling
corn. weather very warm.
Saturday August 22nd 1896
I was very busy all forenoon with sweeping and baking.
It rained in the afternoon so we could not go over
to Woolfs to supper. Will went in town after some things.
I read a little but as I was tired went to bed early.
Sunday August 23rd 1896
I was busy all forenoon getting dinner. Will and I
went down to Birds in the afternoon to tell them we
would not try to buy the farm. They came up to
Aunt Ems. The folks were all there. Harry Mason
goes home in the morning. I got supper after we
came home. Ott, Fanny, the baby, Edith and Mother
were out for a minute in the evening. They tell
me Bird Harris is coming for a visit.
I wrote some and went to bed early.

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Thursday August 20th 1896 It looked like rain this morning so we hurried to go over the river. The most of our invited company came and every body agreed that it was a day delightfully spent. To add to the pleasure of all Harry Mason came unexpectedly. We had a picture taken before the company seperated. It was a day to be remembered. Friday August 21st 1896 Will and I went down early this morning to look over the Vogt place. I did my work after I came back. I went over home in the afternoon to bid Ida good-by as she and Nellie go home tomorrow. Will was hauling corn. weather very warm. Saturday August 22nd 1896 I was very busy all forenoon with sweeping and baking. It rained in the afternoon so we could not go over to Woolfs to supper. Will went in town after some things. I read a little but as I was tired went to bed early. Sunday August 23rd 1896 I was busy all forenoon getting dinner. Will and I went down to Birds in the afternoon to tell them we would not try to buy the farm. They came up to Aunt Ems. The folks were all there. Harry Mason goes home in the morning. I got supper after we came home. Ott, Fanny, the baby, Edith and Mother were out for a minute in the evening. They tell me Bird Harris is coming for a visit. I wrote some and went to bed early.