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Iowa Byington Reed diary, January 1, 1916-December 12, 1919

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Tuesday July 30th 1918
I took time to write to Hattie in forenoon. I had
dinner so I went down at 1:24. Rob met me and
took me out to Dr Smiths to attend Mrs Smith funeral.
I shall miss my dear friend very much. It was a 
beautiful day to lay her away. I came down town to do
some errands and home at 4:30. Read in evening. Was down to Mrs Robinsons a little while.
Wednesday July 31st 1918
I left home at 10:01 and went over the river. Cora &
Fannie were jist ready to start down to Stevens for the
day. A pleasant visit with Dorothy & Mildred there
with the children. We got back in time for me to get
home on the 6 oclock car. a beautiful day.
Thursday August 1st 1918
I went down to the store of an errand and knit
some before dinner. I knit all afternoon.
Friday August 2nd 1918
I knit a little in forenoon and fixed the sleeves to a
white dress in afternoon. I do not feel well. Rob & Cora to Chicago.
Saturday August 3rd 1918
I have a severe attack of bladder trouble again. Dr Smith
came out early in forenoon. I was in bed only at meal
times. Sister Ida is at Otts looking for a house to live in here.
Sunday August 4th 1918
Still suffering very much in bed all day. The folks all
came out for a call in the forenoon. very warm day.

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Tuesday July 30th 1918 I took time to write to Hattie in forenoon. I had dinner so I went down at 1:24. Rob met me and took me out to Dr Smiths to attend Mrs Smith funeral. I shall miss my dear friend very much. It was a beautiful day to lay her away. I came down town to do some errands and home at 4:30. Read in evening. Was down to Mrs Robinsons a little while. Wednesday July 31st 1918 I left home at 10:01 and went over the river. Cora & Fannie were jist ready to start down to Stevens for the day. A pleasant visit with Dorothy & Mildred there with the children. We got back in time for me to get home on the 6 oclock car. a beautiful day. Thursday August 1st 1918 I went down to the store of an errand and knit some before dinner. I knit all afternoon. Friday August 2nd 1918 I knit a little in forenoon and fixed the sleeves to a white dress in afternoon. I do not feel well. Rob & Cora to Chicago. Saturday August 3rd 1918 I have a severe attack of bladder trouble again. Dr Smith came out early in forenoon. I was in bed only at meal times. Sister Ida is at Otts looking for a house to live in here. Sunday August 4th 1918 Still suffering very much in bed all day. The folks all came out for a call in the forenoon. very warm day.