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Iowa Byington Reed diary, January 1, 1876-November 15, 1877

Page 95

95. Tuesday August 22nd 1876. We got up early this morning and hurried to get the work done up. Sallie Hart and Esther Chalfant spent the day here. I had a little time to sew in the afternoon. It was late when the boys came from the hay field so it was bed-time when we got the work done up. Wednesday August 23rd 1876. An intensely warm day. I sewed what time I had. The boys did not get in till late. We did the milking as there was a violent storm coming up. Went to bed early. Thursday August 24th 1876. I sewed all day. Mother spent the afternoon over to McCalls. Weather still warm. I had a letter from Al today. Friday August 25th 1876. We did a large washing this morning and washed carpet in the afternoon besides putting up some fruit. Miriam Holt called on me this afternoon The boys were late coming home again tonight.

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95. Tuesday August 22nd 1876. We got up early this morning and hurried to get the work done up. Sallie Hart and Esther Chalfant spent the day here. I had a little time to sew in the afternoon. It was late when the boys came from the hay field so it was bed-time when we got the work done up. Wednesday August 23rd 1876. An intensely warm day. I sewed what time I had. The boys did not get in till late. We did the milking as there was a violent storm coming up. Went to bed early. Thursday August 24th 1876. I sewed all day. Mother spent the afternoon over to McCalls. Weather still warm. I had a letter from Al today. Friday August 25th 1876. We did a large washing this morning and washed carpet in the afternoon besides putting up some fruit. Miriam Holt called on me this afternoon The boys were late coming home again tonight.