June 6, 1913 and 1888 in Charleston, Illinois

1913

6.  Friday.  5.30  AM.  ther.  66.  98.  78.  = 80 2/3

Clear. S. 2. Get  hold backs at Frommel's AM.  Didn't hitch to new buggy.  It proves to be one of hottest days to date.  Paid for Jan. 15. 1914  Buddy was expecting to go to Hindsboro to visit Reasors but they did not come for her as expected.   The constant heat is wearing me out and most of my time is  spent at rest  in the house.  Some cloudy P.M. and I drive out west of town pass Helen's and return by Lattas place.  Corn seems to be growing.  The largest  I have seen may be a foot high.  Weather bureau predicts rain but little sign of it.  I got home 6.30.  the roads getting cut up with dust.  Pay Sibert's bill to date 3.95.  Charley Jones will get some posts up farm say 30.  Light variable winds ant hot night.  Gobed 9.30

1888

6.  Wednesday  6.45  AM  Ther.  65.  85.  65.

Mostly clear very warm last night.  McCormick comes to paper before we were up.  Went again to timber brought Kelly home and  stop the job for a few days til can get up  petition.  Have learned that there is kick about my fence.  Warm day but some cooler.  Go bed 10.30