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

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Wednesday November 19th 1919
I did my own ironing in the morning. I felt bad
about my stomach again and lay down till dinner 
time. Wrote Hattie and took a walk before supper. The Girls
both at home in the evening. Did not attempt the lecture.
Thursday November 20th 1919
I felt better today, wrote Ida. It was 35 years today
since She and Charlie were married. I went over to
Lizzie's in afternoon to say good-by to Mattie Duncan.
Did not stay long. Mr Haskins was here and Vene
gave him an order for a monument. Laura went out
for supper and later to Champaign to Teachers Convention.
Edith and I took her baggage to the depot.
Friday November 21st 1919
It rained some early in the day. I read the papers
and crotcheted some. Late in the afternoon I went up to
see Sallie Sheely who is not well and took some things
Vene sent. We went to bed early. I feel so sad lately.
Saturday November 22nd 1919
Edith went to Pekin to a spelling contest. Vene busy with
the work. I put in the greater part of the day in bed. I am
so sad all I can do is cry. A letter from Hattie and one from
LeGrand. This is the wonderful home coming at home.
Sunday November 23rd 1919
I wrote a letter to Ott. Edith and I
walked out to the cemetery
in afternoon. She had been to church in the morning.
Laura got home at 6:20.

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Wednesday November 19th 1919 I did my own ironing in the morning. I felt bad about my stomach again and lay down till dinner time. Wrote Hattie and took a walk before supper. The Girls both at home in the evening. Did not attempt the lecture. Thursday November 20th 1919 I felt better today, wrote Ida. It was 35 years today since She and Charlie were married. I went over to Lizzie's in afternoon to say good-by to Mattie Duncan. Did not stay long. Mr Haskins was here and Vene gave him an order for a monument. Laura went out for supper and later to Champaign to Teachers Convention. Edith and I took her baggage to the depot. Friday November 21st 1919 It rained some early in the day. I read the papers and crotcheted some. Late in the afternoon I went up to see Sallie Sheely who is not well and took some things Vene sent. We went to bed early. I feel so sad lately. Saturday November 22nd 1919 Edith went to Pekin to a spelling contest. Vene busy with the work. I put in the greater part of the day in bed. I am so sad all I can do is cry. A letter from Hattie and one from LeGrand. This is the wonderful home coming at home. Sunday November 23rd 1919 I wrote a letter to Ott. Edith and I walked out to the cemetery in afternoon. She had been to church in the morning. Laura got home at 6:20.