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Iowa Byington Reed diary, January 1, 1872-December 31, 1874

Page 212

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212th Sunday November 16th 1873. A pleasant morning but disagreeable afternoon. Mother and Ott & Lee went to the valley. Emma Middleton was here all the afternoon. Jim Templen called here today I wrote to Winnie in the evening. Monday November 17th 1873. I sewed all day. weather very disagreeable. Tuesday November 18th 1873. I washed this forenoon. After dinner I cleaned up the house and sewed. I had a letter from Mr Huebner today. Wednesday November 19th 1873. I sewed today. Owen brought Mr Allen home with him to dinner. I had a letter from Cousin Ira. Thursday November 20th 1873. Mother took dinner at Mrs Folsoms today Mr Allen took dinner with us. He will board here- here-after. had a letter from Lou Sherfey. Friday November 21st 1873. I sewed a little today. Owen and I went to town in the buggy just before night. Mrs Middleton and Emma staid here all night. The Troupe met here to rehearse. We had a gay time.
 
Iowa Women’s Lives: Letters and Diaries