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Iowa Byington Reed diary, January 1, 1912-December 31, 1915

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Friday May 3rd 1912
It was a fine day. I sewed in the forenoon to finish
the dress I was fixing. after dinner Will went to town. I
washed out my dress and a few other things. I put away 
our fur coats and finished cleaning the shed kitchen. 
It was very warm. I took bath and went to bed early.
Saturday May 4th 1912
We found "Speculation" had a fine colt this morning.
I wrote Rob & Cora. Will and I went to town at 10.15. I
helped him select the goods for a new suit. I had a
little change made in the trimming to my hat. I went 
on up to Carrie Andersons where all the girl cousins were
invited. Spent a pleasant time. I rode down town with
Fannie & Hattie and came home at 5.30. Did evening work.
Sunday May 5th 1912
It was a fine morning. I went to church and did a 
little writing after I got the dinner over. Hattie & 
Lorie drove out late in the afternoon. Will and I talked
awhile in the evening but we went to bed early.
Monday May 6th 1912
We were up early and had the washing done by 9.30.
I baked cake and pie before dinner. Will did a lot of
work in the garden today. I raked and burned trash
out under the big tree south of the house. I ironed before
four oclock and then washed some windows up stairs
and cleaned screens and Will helped put them in.
It was a nice warm day. We both felt we had done
a big days work. To bed early. William Byington 14 years today.

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Friday May 3rd 1912 It was a fine day. I sewed in the forenoon to finish the dress I was fixing. after dinner Will went to town. I washed out my dress and a few other things. I put away our fur coats and finished cleaning the shed kitchen. It was very warm. I took bath and went to bed early. Saturday May 4th 1912 We found "Speculation" had a fine colt this morning. I wrote Rob & Cora. Will and I went to town at 10.15. I helped him select the goods for a new suit. I had a little change made in the trimming to my hat. I went on up to Carrie Andersons where all the girl cousins were invited. Spent a pleasant time. I rode down town with Fannie & Hattie and came home at 5.30. Did evening work. Sunday May 5th 1912 It was a fine morning. I went to church and did a little writing after I got the dinner over. Hattie & Lorie drove out late in the afternoon. Will and I talked awhile in the evening but we went to bed early. Monday May 6th 1912 We were up early and had the washing done by 9.30. I baked cake and pie before dinner. Will did a lot of work in the garden today. I raked and burned trash out under the big tree south of the house. I ironed before four oclock and then washed some windows up stairs and cleaned screens and Will helped put them in. It was a nice warm day. We both felt we had done a big days work. To bed early. William Byington 14 years today.