100 Years Ago
Thursday, July 11, 1912, 5.30 A.M. Ther. 70. 88. 74. =77 1/3
Cloudy W.1. Rhoda washed. I drive north of Big 4 P.M. to find Threlkeld ties but didn't. Rhoda's David mows yard getting through 4 P.M. Kate and Stella call P.m. They have been staying at Libbies at Mattoon. They will soon return to Cal. without having made us much promised visit ~ Harman called 5 P.M. Has been out trading. Wants to rent for next year. Wants B.C. shed fixed soon Also Sexton fence &c. He didn't settle . Very sultry day with light variable winds. Mostly clear P.M. Try several times to get T.T.T.(?) on phone: too hot to drive down there. Tue and Phebe away at night. Gobed 9 P.M.
125 Years Ago
Monday, July 11, 1887 6 Am Ther. 64. 92. 68.
Clear, SE wind. Mrs. Laind did not come to wash today as expected and Tue hardly knows where to go for anyone else. Maggie and Phebe "help" her wash some P.M. Write to J. Walker Brewery Co. about empties. Made some salve at night. Perfectly clear day with good breeze from easterly. everything drying up. Speaks to Froke about insurance with gasoline stove. Go bed 10 P.M. Tue thinks baby not well.
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