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Iowa Byington Reed diary, January 1, 1880-December 31, 1880

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Monday January 12th 1880 Hatt went over to Wins early this morning and did not get home till bed time. I did some mending this forenoon besides helping Mother with the work. The men folks killed a hog in the afternoon. I cut out four shirts in the afternoon and sewed on them in the eve.
Tuesday January 13th 1880 We did a wonderful days work today. We got the meat and lard all put away in good shape and did baking churning, &c &c. I was very tired indeed when night came.
Wednesday January 14th 1880 I began to work on the shirts as soon as I ate my breakfast. Just as Hatt had the work done up Aunty Walker and Sallie [Hort?] came. I put my sewing away and helped with the dinner. Win was over all day. I went over with her after supper and Lee come there for me after prayer meeting. Weather pleasant.

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Monday January 12th 1880 Hatt went over to Wins early this morning and did not get home till bed time. I did some mending this forenoon besides helping Mother with the work. The men folks killed a hog in the afternoon. I cut out four shirts in the afternoon and sewed on them in the eve. Tuesday January 13th 1880 We did a wonderful days work today. We got the meat and lard all put away in good shape and did baking churning, &c &c. I was very tired indeed when night came. Wednesday January 14th 1880 I began to work on the shirts as soon as I ate my breakfast. Just as Hatt had the work done up Aunty Walker and Sallie [Hort?] came. I put my sewing away and helped with the dinner. Win was over all day. I went over with her after supper and Lee come there for me after prayer meeting. Weather pleasant.