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This has been the shortest school week. I could hardly realize that it was Friday. I got home about six and found that papa had gone for lumber. I had a long chat with Mrs. Welch – I like her ever so much. I worked over in the office until 11 o’clock. There are quite a few people at the house – several travel men – one Mr. Rathman – ahem!
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4/29/09
Thurs. April 29, 1897 Wea. windy
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It was not blowing quite so hard to-day. Mr. Olson went to town and I was in hopes of getting some mail but I got none. He said Papa had gone to Bismarck and I have been wondering what for and when I get the least thing to worry over I most certainly do so.
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It was not blowing quite so hard to-day. Mr. Olson went to town and I was in hopes of getting some mail but I got none. He said Papa had gone to Bismarck and I have been wondering what for and when I get the least thing to worry over I most certainly do so.
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4/28/09
Wed. April 28, 1897 Wea. blow
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I wonder when this wind will let up. It seems to last forever. The farmers are all busy putting in their crops.
Felt tired this evening but school work went all right. I never feel much like studying in the evenings but that is all there is to do and must do something and when I think of exam it gives me the “shivers.”
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I wonder when this wind will let up. It seems to last forever. The farmers are all busy putting in their crops.
Felt tired this evening but school work went all right. I never feel much like studying in the evenings but that is all there is to do and must do something and when I think of exam it gives me the “shivers.”
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4/27/09
Tues. April 27, 1897 Wea. wind
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Still blowing! and came home fairly sailing. I guess my big sleeves make very good sails as Billie seemed to travel faster. I do not feel very well this evening but crammed some Physiology and Civil Government into this poor cranium of mine. As the wind was real cold this evening, I took Billie into the barn and after my walk I feel better.
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Still blowing! and came home fairly sailing. I guess my big sleeves make very good sails as Billie seemed to travel faster. I do not feel very well this evening but crammed some Physiology and Civil Government into this poor cranium of mine. As the wind was real cold this evening, I took Billie into the barn and after my walk I feel better.
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4/26/09
Mon. April 26, 1897 Wea. wind
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Got up at six and started out for my school. Got there in time. Came home and it was pretty hard work as the wind was blowing a perfect gale. I was pretty hungry and Mrs. A. had a good supper prepared and I partook freely. Studied for quite a while and tiring of that read stories for a change – of course love stories.
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Got up at six and started out for my school. Got there in time. Came home and it was pretty hard work as the wind was blowing a perfect gale. I was pretty hungry and Mrs. A. had a good supper prepared and I partook freely. Studied for quite a while and tiring of that read stories for a change – of course love stories.
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4/25/09
Sun. April 25, 1897 Wea. nice
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Got up at six and wrote that letter over about 20 times before I got it correct. Mama went to Bismarck this morning with Mr. Wallin. Mr. and Mrs. Nygaard came down from the Lake. In the afternoon went to S.S. The wind blew so hard that we could hardly get up to the school-house. There are about 40 that attend.
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Got up at six and wrote that letter over about 20 times before I got it correct. Mama went to Bismarck this morning with Mr. Wallin. Mr. and Mrs. Nygaard came down from the Lake. In the afternoon went to S.S. The wind blew so hard that we could hardly get up to the school-house. There are about 40 that attend.
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4/24/09
Sat. April 24, 1897 Wea. nice
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Papa has got a typewriter and after going over some of my studies with Mrs. Welch I got at that and wrote letters for papa. I worked on one, which had to be absolutely correct until 10:30 and then I got so nervous writing it over and over I gave it up and so I suppose I will have to get up at about six in the morning and finish.
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Papa has got a typewriter and after going over some of my studies with Mrs. Welch I got at that and wrote letters for papa. I worked on one, which had to be absolutely correct until 10:30 and then I got so nervous writing it over and over I gave it up and so I suppose I will have to get up at about six in the morning and finish.
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4/23/09
Fri. April 23, 1897 Wea. rain
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A lovely morning. Everything seemed fresh and nice. Crocuses every where to be seen. I finished my first week of school and have come to the conclusion that I will like it very much – if only I can keep on. I drove home but stopped at Mr. Sheldon’s a while and found Mama there. Got home about seven o’clock and first thing I had to do was to go over to the office and work until 10 P.M.
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A lovely morning. Everything seemed fresh and nice. Crocuses every where to be seen. I finished my first week of school and have come to the conclusion that I will like it very much – if only I can keep on. I drove home but stopped at Mr. Sheldon’s a while and found Mama there. Got home about seven o’clock and first thing I had to do was to go over to the office and work until 10 P.M.
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4/22/09
Thurs. April 22, 1897 Wea. rain
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Still raining this morning and cold. In the afternoon the wind commenced blowing hard. When I got home Mrs. A. had a big dinner ready for me and I ate and was merry. After supper studied to my heart’s content in quietude. I hope it will not rain to-morrow as I want to go home and suppose there will be some letters there for me.
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Still raining this morning and cold. In the afternoon the wind commenced blowing hard. When I got home Mrs. A. had a big dinner ready for me and I ate and was merry. After supper studied to my heart’s content in quietude. I hope it will not rain to-morrow as I want to go home and suppose there will be some letters there for me.
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4/21/09
Wed. April 21, 1897 Wea. rain
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For a change we had some rain and it made it kind of bad to have to go out and ride. It cleared up some by this afternoon and when I came back Mama and Mrs. A. went to town. Mrs. A. got home about nine o’clock and I went out and helped her unhitch. I studied most all evening and will have to go to bed early as I have to be up in good season in the morning.
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For a change we had some rain and it made it kind of bad to have to go out and ride. It cleared up some by this afternoon and when I came back Mama and Mrs. A. went to town. Mrs. A. got home about nine o’clock and I went out and helped her unhitch. I studied most all evening and will have to go to bed early as I have to be up in good season in the morning.
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4/20/09
Tues. April 20, 1897 Wea. nice
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Last night my beautiful plug slipped the rope over its head and I guess went home. Had to walk to John Olson’s - a mile – and Ralph drove me to the schoolhouse. Got through school all right but in the morning one of the girls brought me a letter from her mama giving me some advice and slandering some of the children whose parents I suppose she is prejudiced against. Ralph went into town and got me a pony.
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NOTES
1. It may have been Joe Olson rather than John Olson - hard to read.
2. In a hidden pocket of her diary, Hilda saved two unpleasant notes from the interfering parent.
3. See an entry in Betsy's Boxes for information and images about the school and a scan of the note from the advising mama.
Last night my beautiful plug slipped the rope over its head and I guess went home. Had to walk to John Olson’s - a mile – and Ralph drove me to the schoolhouse. Got through school all right but in the morning one of the girls brought me a letter from her mama giving me some advice and slandering some of the children whose parents I suppose she is prejudiced against. Ralph went into town and got me a pony.
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NOTES
1. It may have been Joe Olson rather than John Olson - hard to read.
2. In a hidden pocket of her diary, Hilda saved two unpleasant notes from the interfering parent.
3. See an entry in Betsy's Boxes for information and images about the school and a scan of the note from the advising mama.
4/19/09
Mon. April 19, 1897 Wea. nice
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Eastern people would certainly have thought we lived on the frontier if they had slept in the hotel last night. Four or five drunken cowboys came upstairs about midnight and serenaded the house by playing the guitar and singing (?). Of course felt very much rested. Started out for my school at 7 a.m. Mama rode with me to Mrs. A’s. My rig was a buggy minus a back and dash board & a plug about 17 years of age or probably sweet 16. I had 11 scholars. Real nice school & nice teacher.
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NOTES
1. Did the Satterlunds own the hotel?
2. The "(?)" was Hilda's.
3. Mrs. A. = Mrs. Anderson, with whom Hilda would stay while teaching.
4. Per Merriam-Webster dictionary, a plug is " an inferior often aged or unsound horse."
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Eastern people would certainly have thought we lived on the frontier if they had slept in the hotel last night. Four or five drunken cowboys came upstairs about midnight and serenaded the house by playing the guitar and singing (?). Of course felt very much rested. Started out for my school at 7 a.m. Mama rode with me to Mrs. A’s. My rig was a buggy minus a back and dash board & a plug about 17 years of age or probably sweet 16. I had 11 scholars. Real nice school & nice teacher.
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NOTES
1. Did the Satterlunds own the hotel?
2. The "(?)" was Hilda's.
3. Mrs. A. = Mrs. Anderson, with whom Hilda would stay while teaching.
4. Per Merriam-Webster dictionary, a plug is " an inferior often aged or unsound horse."
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4/18/09
Sun. April 18, 1897 Wea. windy
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Last night about midnight it commenced to blow very hard and almost thought it would blow the addition that is being builded to the house away. I feel the effects of my horse back ride and stir around rather slowly. Went to S.S. and it being Easter Sunday we all received eggs. Packed some things that I intend to take out to my school. Am going to stay at Mrs. Anderson’s.
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Last night about midnight it commenced to blow very hard and almost thought it would blow the addition that is being builded to the house away. I feel the effects of my horse back ride and stir around rather slowly. Went to S.S. and it being Easter Sunday we all received eggs. Packed some things that I intend to take out to my school. Am going to stay at Mrs. Anderson’s.
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4/17/09
Sat. April 17, 1897 Wea. nice
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Thinking it was best to get my contract at once, I asked for a rig. The horse I was to have was out on the prairie so papa saddled up a cayuse and away I went. I rode for about ten miles but could not find them. Rested a while at Sheldon’s and got home about 2 o’clock and felt tired. Saw Miss Edberg and Fleda Sandy – both school marms and both freckled & I will soon be ditto.
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NOTE:
1. Per Encyclopaedia Britannica, a cayuse is a "North American wild or Indian-tamed horse, descended from horses taken to the New World by the Spanish in the 16th century. The name comes from that of an Indian tribe of eastern Washington and Oregon that was known for the small horses it bred."
2. To see a copy of Hilda's temporary teaching permit, visit this entry in Betsy's Boxes.
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Thinking it was best to get my contract at once, I asked for a rig. The horse I was to have was out on the prairie so papa saddled up a cayuse and away I went. I rode for about ten miles but could not find them. Rested a while at Sheldon’s and got home about 2 o’clock and felt tired. Saw Miss Edberg and Fleda Sandy – both school marms and both freckled & I will soon be ditto.
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NOTE:
1. Per Encyclopaedia Britannica, a cayuse is a "North American wild or Indian-tamed horse, descended from horses taken to the New World by the Spanish in the 16th century. The name comes from that of an Indian tribe of eastern Washington and Oregon that was known for the small horses it bred."
2. To see a copy of Hilda's temporary teaching permit, visit this entry in Betsy's Boxes.
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4/16/09
Fri. April 16, 1897 Wea. nice
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Mrs. Welch invited me up to visit the school and as I wanted to learn a little went up in the morning and afternoon. She has a large school. Hilda Sheldon came up with me in the P.M. Cora came in from her school. She says she has 17 pupils. Mrs. W. suggested getting up a social and so spent the evening talking it over.
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Mrs. Welch invited me up to visit the school and as I wanted to learn a little went up in the morning and afternoon. She has a large school. Hilda Sheldon came up with me in the P.M. Cora came in from her school. She says she has 17 pupils. Mrs. W. suggested getting up a social and so spent the evening talking it over.
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4/15/09
Thurs. April 15, 1897 Wea. nice
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We intended to get up early but did not – it was 7:15 before anyone got up. Dr. came 8:30. It was real pleasant riding in the morning but toward afternoon it got windy. The roads were pretty bad and the 40 miles always seem so long. Got home about 7 o’clock. Found the folks all well. Floyd came and met me on the road and was glad to see his “big sister.”
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NOTES
1. Hilda was heading to Washburn, 40 miles north of Bismarck, where her parents and younger brother Floyd lived. Apparently, younger sisters Florence (~14) and Lulu (~16) stayed in Bismarck. It is not clear whether they were left to supervise themselves. Floyd would have been about 5.
2. Dr. was Dr. Forbes, apparently of Washburn, who gave Hilda a ride up to Washburn. Not sure what type of carriage they would have ridden in.
3. Hilda was getting ready to teach at a school near Washburn.
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We intended to get up early but did not – it was 7:15 before anyone got up. Dr. came 8:30. It was real pleasant riding in the morning but toward afternoon it got windy. The roads were pretty bad and the 40 miles always seem so long. Got home about 7 o’clock. Found the folks all well. Floyd came and met me on the road and was glad to see his “big sister.”
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NOTES
1. Hilda was heading to Washburn, 40 miles north of Bismarck, where her parents and younger brother Floyd lived. Apparently, younger sisters Florence (~14) and Lulu (~16) stayed in Bismarck. It is not clear whether they were left to supervise themselves. Floyd would have been about 5.
2. Dr. was Dr. Forbes, apparently of Washburn, who gave Hilda a ride up to Washburn. Not sure what type of carriage they would have ridden in.
3. Hilda was getting ready to teach at a school near Washburn.
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4/14/09
Wed. April 14, 1897 Wea. nice
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Packed some things. Studied some and baked three pies so the kids would have something to eat. Florence Gage came over and spent part of the afternoon. She wanted to give Flo or Lulu music lessons but the girls did not want to. The girls went to prayer meeting or were supposed to but Flo S. & Flo G. took a stroll with some young gent. (?)
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NOTE:
The question mark was written by Hilda.
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Packed some things. Studied some and baked three pies so the kids would have something to eat. Florence Gage came over and spent part of the afternoon. She wanted to give Flo or Lulu music lessons but the girls did not want to. The girls went to prayer meeting or were supposed to but Flo S. & Flo G. took a stroll with some young gent. (?)
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NOTE:
The question mark was written by Hilda.
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4/13/09
Tues. April 13, 1897 Wea. nice
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We were surprised to see the sun shining again this morning. Studied quite a while this morning and after noon. This evening Dr. Forbes came down so I will be going up with him Thursday morning and to-morrow I will have to pack my “goods and chattles.” The girls went down to a business meeting of their Y. They expect to soon give a reception.
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NOTES:
1. "chattles" was Hilda's spelling.
2. "Y" may refer to YPSCE, Young People's Society of Christian Endeavour.
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We were surprised to see the sun shining again this morning. Studied quite a while this morning and after noon. This evening Dr. Forbes came down so I will be going up with him Thursday morning and to-morrow I will have to pack my “goods and chattles.” The girls went down to a business meeting of their Y. They expect to soon give a reception.
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NOTES:
1. "chattles" was Hilda's spelling.
2. "Y" may refer to YPSCE, Young People's Society of Christian Endeavour.
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4/12/09
Mon. April 12, 1897 Wea. rain
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Still raining and cold. I baked bread and studied history till I have the French and Indian wars down “pat.” In the evening I received a letter from Mama and one from the “girls.” Amelia said that Hattie had a baby so that it was “Aunt Laura” now and hosts of others have additions. Also Aunt has been sick and Eli has the blues. I wish I was there to give him a good slap.
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Still raining and cold. I baked bread and studied history till I have the French and Indian wars down “pat.” In the evening I received a letter from Mama and one from the “girls.” Amelia said that Hattie had a baby so that it was “Aunt Laura” now and hosts of others have additions. Also Aunt has been sick and Eli has the blues. I wish I was there to give him a good slap.
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4/11/09
Sun. April 11, 1897 Wea. rain
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Quite a change in the weather this morning. Raining quite hard and regular April weather. Lulu and Johnnie went to church. Florence and I did house work and read “Pizzaro’s, Adventures & Conquests.” It was quite interesting. I stayed home in the evening also. The girls and Johnnie went Y.P.S.C.E. and church and old maid as I am, I hugged the stove and read.
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NOTE
Y.P.S.C.E. = Young People's Society of Christian Endeavour.
From Wikipedia:
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavour was a nondenominational evangelical society founded in Portland, Maine, in 1881 by Francis Edward Clark. Its professed object was "to promote an earnest Christian life among its members, to increase their mutual acquaintanceship, and to make them more useful in the service of God."
The First Christian Endeavor Society was formed in 1881 in Portland, Maine, under the direction of Francis E. Clark. The society was formed in order to bring youth to accept Christ and work for Him. The youth were shown that the church cared for young people. The Society enabled youth to express themselves while participating in useful tasks. It stressed a devoted, evangelistic spirit that was expressed in the Christian Endeavor pledge. Christian Endeavor created publications for youth, devised youth programs, and sponsored events. Christian Endeavor was maintained through private donations that often came from youth.
… The organization expanded rapidly as it grew from a single church society into a world movement. By the end of the 19th century, Christian Endeavor was in the headlines of many major American newspapers. Christian Endeavor took up many causes without apology; it was influential in supporting the temperance movement in the 1920s, as CE stood for family values. Christian Endeavor began extensive publications in 1886. World conventions were held to address major issues. In 1887, Francis E. Clark was elected president of the United Society, and in 1895 he was chosen as the World President of the Christian Endeavor Union. The admirable Clark held this position until his death in 1927.
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Quite a change in the weather this morning. Raining quite hard and regular April weather. Lulu and Johnnie went to church. Florence and I did house work and read “Pizzaro’s, Adventures & Conquests.” It was quite interesting. I stayed home in the evening also. The girls and Johnnie went Y.P.S.C.E. and church and old maid as I am, I hugged the stove and read.
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NOTE
Y.P.S.C.E. = Young People's Society of Christian Endeavour.
From Wikipedia:
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavour was a nondenominational evangelical society founded in Portland, Maine, in 1881 by Francis Edward Clark. Its professed object was "to promote an earnest Christian life among its members, to increase their mutual acquaintanceship, and to make them more useful in the service of God."
The First Christian Endeavor Society was formed in 1881 in Portland, Maine, under the direction of Francis E. Clark. The society was formed in order to bring youth to accept Christ and work for Him. The youth were shown that the church cared for young people. The Society enabled youth to express themselves while participating in useful tasks. It stressed a devoted, evangelistic spirit that was expressed in the Christian Endeavor pledge. Christian Endeavor created publications for youth, devised youth programs, and sponsored events. Christian Endeavor was maintained through private donations that often came from youth.
… The organization expanded rapidly as it grew from a single church society into a world movement. By the end of the 19th century, Christian Endeavor was in the headlines of many major American newspapers. Christian Endeavor took up many causes without apology; it was influential in supporting the temperance movement in the 1920s, as CE stood for family values. Christian Endeavor began extensive publications in 1886. World conventions were held to address major issues. In 1887, Francis E. Clark was elected president of the United Society, and in 1895 he was chosen as the World President of the Christian Endeavor Union. The admirable Clark held this position until his death in 1927.
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4/10/09
Sat. April 10, 1897 Wea. beautiful
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Snow banks are disappearing fast. A pleasant day for Cora to start out in. She got started about 11 o’clock. We cleaned from top to bottom of the house. I went down town this P.M. with Flo G., saw Mrs. Baardson and went with her and called on Adeline at the Hospital and on Mrs. Smith. Went to Mrs. B’s and had supper and chatted most all evening. Went to bed quite early for a change.
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Snow banks are disappearing fast. A pleasant day for Cora to start out in. She got started about 11 o’clock. We cleaned from top to bottom of the house. I went down town this P.M. with Flo G., saw Mrs. Baardson and went with her and called on Adeline at the Hospital and on Mrs. Smith. Went to Mrs. B’s and had supper and chatted most all evening. Went to bed quite early for a change.
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4/9/09
Fri. April 9, 1897 Wea. nice
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Cora was making preparations to go home. Her uncle came down and Ross and Louie are going up with her. Next it will be poor me going up to that wilderness and try to pound some sense into those “country jakes” but I guess this is not a very appropriate way for a would be school marm to talk.
Florence Gage came over and spent the evening, sang &c.
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Cora was making preparations to go home. Her uncle came down and Ross and Louie are going up with her. Next it will be poor me going up to that wilderness and try to pound some sense into those “country jakes” but I guess this is not a very appropriate way for a would be school marm to talk.
Florence Gage came over and spent the evening, sang &c.
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4/8/09
Thurs. April 8, 1897 Wea. nice
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Cora of course had to go to the dentist. That is getting to be a rather monstrous business. In the evening we tried to study some but we got into a rumpus which ended up in Florence having a good cry and did not accomplish much in that line, I mean studying but I hope I did in the other. I baked bread and it seems that in never get any that is decent. I pity my hub [a few words in shorthand].
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NOTE
"Hub" may be "husband" - she pities her poor husband to be because of her inferior breadbaking skills!
Cora of course had to go to the dentist. That is getting to be a rather monstrous business. In the evening we tried to study some but we got into a rumpus which ended up in Florence having a good cry and did not accomplish much in that line, I mean studying but I hope I did in the other. I baked bread and it seems that in never get any that is decent. I pity my hub [a few words in shorthand].
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NOTE
"Hub" may be "husband" - she pities her poor husband to be because of her inferior breadbaking skills!
4/7/09
Wed. April 7, 1897 Wea. windy
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Lulu came home after school with Eleanor and said that it was reported Mandan was flooded so we all went down below the depot but the water had gone down some so came home. I had packed most of my things and got a letter from mama not to take the stage but that a tram would be down after me. I wonder when they will come and I hope soon
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Lulu came home after school with Eleanor and said that it was reported Mandan was flooded so we all went down below the depot but the water had gone down some so came home. I had packed most of my things and got a letter from mama not to take the stage but that a tram would be down after me. I wonder when they will come and I hope soon
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4/6/09
Tues. April 6, 1897 Wea. Fine
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Got up quite early. Cora did up all the work and I went to the dentist. It was lovely to take the walk. It seemed as though spring was really here to stay. Dr. filled four teeth and polished all and did not mind it much. but the bill I did – only $8. It is Lu’s turn next but I guess she will have to wait a while. Lu went to the river again.
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Got up quite early. Cora did up all the work and I went to the dentist. It was lovely to take the walk. It seemed as though spring was really here to stay. Dr. filled four teeth and polished all and did not mind it much. but the bill I did – only $8. It is Lu’s turn next but I guess she will have to wait a while. Lu went to the river again.
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4/5/09
Mon. April 5, 1897 Wea. nice
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Another beautiful day. The ice broke in the river and gorged toward evening and I suppose Mandan will be right in the swim right now. Lulu and Eleanor Logan walked down to the river and were all tired out. They said there were crowds of people down looking on.
To-morrow I have to go to the dentist but thank goodness I haven’t very many to fill.
Cora is having a hard time with her teeth.
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Another beautiful day. The ice broke in the river and gorged toward evening and I suppose Mandan will be right in the swim right now. Lulu and Eleanor Logan walked down to the river and were all tired out. They said there were crowds of people down looking on.
To-morrow I have to go to the dentist but thank goodness I haven’t very many to fill.
Cora is having a hard time with her teeth.
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4/4/09
Sun. April 4, 1897 Wea. lovely
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Got up too late to go to church which of course is nothing new. Read most all day. In the evening We all went to church but there was a poor congregation and a poor service.
I suppose a week from to-day I will be at home preparing to go to my school. If I don’t pass I don’t know what I will do. I keep worrying about it all the time, and most certainly that will not help matters much.
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Got up too late to go to church which of course is nothing new. Read most all day. In the evening We all went to church but there was a poor congregation and a poor service.
I suppose a week from to-day I will be at home preparing to go to my school. If I don’t pass I don’t know what I will do. I keep worrying about it all the time, and most certainly that will not help matters much.
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4/3/09
Sat. April 3, 1897 Wea. con
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It has been kind of conglomeration of weather – snowing, raining &c. I made a general over hauling in the kitchen and pantry and removed some dirt and scrubbed quite a bit. In the afternoon fooled around but felt quite ambitious this evening and studied but Cora had the tooth ache so did not want to work much. Stayed up so late it will be hard work to get up to-morrow.
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It has been kind of conglomeration of weather – snowing, raining &c. I made a general over hauling in the kitchen and pantry and removed some dirt and scrubbed quite a bit. In the afternoon fooled around but felt quite ambitious this evening and studied but Cora had the tooth ache so did not want to work much. Stayed up so late it will be hard work to get up to-morrow.
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4/2/09
Fri. April 2, 1897 Wea. [illegible longish word]
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Were right in the midst of studying to-day but had one interruption, Mr. Baardson came over with some new pictures. I bought a splendid one of the bridge. In the afternoon we went down town – Cora had some teeth filled and I sat and read most all of the time. I hope my teeth will not be as painful as hers.
The snow is disappearing quite rapidly and I do not think that any one will be sorry as it is one of the worst winters for 12 years.
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Were right in the midst of studying to-day but had one interruption, Mr. Baardson came over with some new pictures. I bought a splendid one of the bridge. In the afternoon we went down town – Cora had some teeth filled and I sat and read most all of the time. I hope my teeth will not be as painful as hers.
The snow is disappearing quite rapidly and I do not think that any one will be sorry as it is one of the worst winters for 12 years.
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4/1/09
Thurs. April 1, 1897 Wea. cloudy
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To day being April Fool’s day we of course were prepared for almost anything. First about six Cora came thundering down stairs and said it was eight and it did not work. We got a good joke on Florence – wrote a letter in Miles’ name for her to meet him on the Pres. corner with Ella. At 7:30 Flo and Ella were off and just as they were looking for the boys, Lu, Jack, I yelled “April fool.” Lu gave us cotton stuffed dough nuts.
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NOTE
Not sure what "Pres. corner" is.
To day being April Fool’s day we of course were prepared for almost anything. First about six Cora came thundering down stairs and said it was eight and it did not work. We got a good joke on Florence – wrote a letter in Miles’ name for her to meet him on the Pres. corner with Ella. At 7:30 Flo and Ella were off and just as they were looking for the boys, Lu, Jack, I yelled “April fool.” Lu gave us cotton stuffed dough nuts.
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NOTE
Not sure what "Pres. corner" is.
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