May 15 planted potatoes in orchard 2 rows Newton’s along last side &. second hill on the north side of second tree from south & Newton {below this name it reads: (May 15)} planted his mangles

Laura planted her corn on same date.

April 30 Will came over for John’s eggs 1 ½ Doz.

May 14 Will came over for “ 5 Doz.

July 6th we got Lightning {rlocls?} on Bill came over at night Irene Hood phoned down wanting me to go up to Geneva park with her on Monday July 10. 1916)

Oct 15 Teacher came down to see pullets & Oct 17 we made a bargain. Oct 17 Newton was sick Oct 16 papa went to the sale at Stongs & 18 papa went to Padgets for to see potato digger

Dec. 13 W. Ghone came over to see Roosters. & offered 12 ½ per lbs alive

Jan. 4 Mr. C. I. Stiver was here for Dinner.

Jan 15. J. L. & I went for a drive down three smith mills & so on. May 12 I drove up to {puinty? puints?}. May 24 put Cows out on Lane. May 24 & 26 put mangles in May 26 I wanted to stop taking music Lesson for a while. May 26 Mary got her tablets from azalia.

May 25th 1913 Grace was here May

May 18 Rhea was here May 25 Marg. Jean & I were over to Aunties

June. 1st. Aunie was over to Aunt Maggies and called in here at night

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