100 Years Ago . . .
Monday, July 22, 1912 5.30 AM. Ther. 60. 86. 72. = 72.2/3
Clear N.E.2. Drive round a while trying to find McNeel but don't. Write to Mrs. Sexton about fence. I start out to Bert's at 10 AM. Tue seems to be enjoying herself and will remain until Thursday. Bert cutting oats. We drove up to his field after dinner. Crops look fine out there. I felt worse than usual today. Start home about 6 P.M., didn't reach there till near dark. The roads are dry and becoming level. No rain at Bert's yesterday. Fair day light N.E. to S. E. winds. Phebe away at night. Go bed 9.30
125 Years Ago . . .
Friday, 5.40 AM. Ther. 75. 90. 70.
Clear. Fan and family came about 9 AM`and stay till 7 PM. Bought mutton at Lees .35 tomatoes .25 salt 20. Tue made ice cream. After dinner went out to the races staying till 4 oclock . Saw Geo Weber, he talk rather favorable about my going to Mattoon. He has been tending bar for Harry Holmes about a month. Tue went to Concert at Christian Church at night leaving me with baby. Father went to bed and the girls were up to Davis. Uncle John was in town says Bert has left. 10 PM.
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