Rene Salie, Diary of a Canon City Woman, 1925-1929, Ms 0381
Transcribed Irene Draper, 2014. Index of movies and more (at end) by Maizy Myers, 2016.

1925 to 1929 diary handwritten by 20 year old Rene Salie, a young woman who lived in or near Canon City Colorado. Each page has spaces for entries on the same day over multiple years. Many entries for 1925-26, fewer for 1927-29. Lacks pages for December 23-24. Ticket stubs, clippings, etc. pasted or laid in. Salie worked at Affleck’s Photo Shop and did a fair amount of hiking, camping and traveling around the area. She mentions Lindbergh's flight and a riot at Colorado State Penitentiary.

[Laid in at front: a few typed loose leaf poems including “The tho’ts of a Lone Electrician” and a birth announcement card for her niece]

1925

Received My diary as a graduation gift. started it July 10-25

July 10

Fri. Started My little diary today. Also started My correspondence with Russel Stewart of Galesburd. Ill

July 11

Sat. Hard day at the store. Sh! don’t tell anyone, but I read one of Stan’s letters from Elmer his buddy- may visit us this fall.

July 12

Sun. Attended S.S + church. Drove to Pueblo after lunch. Had dinner at the American Trip uneventful.

July 13

Mon. Reached the superlative of the word h-o-t. Mrs. Kerr, of Cottcy college, called on me, and offered me a scholarship, but it’s “C.C.” for me. U.K.W club organized- Theater party.

July 14

Tues. Alice came down tonight, played a tune and chatted. Ruby joined us later and treated us to a drink at Otts’

July 15

Wed. Worked as per usual. wrote Ernie C. [drawing of a spider] a gentle reminder of(?) Had a little chat with Ruth W.

July 16

Received a letter from R. S. today. Thrills! I was dreadfully "unwise" for I let mother read his letter. She was shocked, horrified and grieved!! Chautauqua Season started.

July 17

Fri. Alice and I attended the play “Give and Take” at Chatauqua. It was a splendid play, a farce comedy.

July 18

U.K.W. Club started on their camping trip. Oh joy! I motored out to the club camp with the O'Neils. Arrived about 7:30 P.M. We had weenie roast in the open. Had a darling cabin and good nights rest (????!)

July 19

Sun. U.K.W all woke early I wonder why Elizabeth and Bertie couldn’t find their clothes? Maude + I will never tell. Elizabeth and I were water haulers for to-day. We were a friendly crew. our new acquaintances were violet-beans + the traveling salesman. Came home. [drawing possibly of a pipe]

July 20

Mon. Work=day again. I made the place cards to-day for Flossy Rietz’ wedding breakfast. Flossy is Mildred’s sister. I heard the Marimba band both afternoon + evening. They were really wonderful.

July 21

Tues. Big night at Chautauqua, the musical-comedy “Forty-five Minutes from Broadway” was presented. Mother and I went together.

July 22

Wed. Looked for letter from R. S. to-day, but was disappointed. Started the book “The Garden of Allah,” by Hichivs. Last day of Chautauqua. Who do you suppose “dubbed” Mr. Taylor the entertainer, “ a clown”???

July 23

(Sat) Thurs. There are many mysteries in this old world, but the one [that] worries me most is why R.S. does not writ. Did my letter not come up to his expectations? And will out little corr. end here?

July 24

Fri. Elsie, Bertha, Ruby and I practiced a song for Sun. morning. I was pleasantly surprised when Maude called to tell me that U.K.W. had planned a swimming party + weenie fry for to-night. Had lot of fun in the water. Learned 3 strokes!

July 25

Sat. Worked –washard day (note the smooch!) I looked to-day for a letter, but in vain! This evening I feel awfully depressed yet when I stop to think why I can find no real cause. But?? Received a peppy letter from Ernie C.

July 26

Sun. Attended S.S. Our class had charge of the opening exercises our quartette sand, and Mildred Huff sang a special number. After class a bunch of us went for a “spin”.

Motored to Pueblo after lunch asked Alice O. Spent the afternoon in dear old Mineral Palace Park; enjoyed it immensely.

July 27

Wiliam Jenning Bryan died to-day.

Mon. Weary! Oh how weary I have been to-day! and rather meditative too. Life- what a big thing it can be made, if we but have the strength and courage to brave its battles! So often we make mountains of the little more hills.

July 28

Tues. Mother was quite sick this morning, it rather upset us all.

This evening I sat in the s wind after supper and “[piced?] dreamed.” I also raked up the apples in the back yard.

Got pictures today that we (Alice + I) took sun in Pueblo.

July 29

Wed. “Oh it’s nice to get up in the mornin’, but its nicer to Lay in bed.” I was sleepy this morning. U.K.W. got together for a lawn party at Miss MaynServs. Enjoyable evening. We all walked home 2.5 mi. (?????) [Something blacked out, appears to have been corrected the next year: This way in the rain.]

July 30

Thurs. Statement day at the store. Worked hard. Can you guess what came on the afternoon mail? A [drawing of a postcard or envelope] from Russell S! The rest of the day was bliss. Alice took me to the show in the evening.

July 31

Fri. Stamped statements and put stickers on. The Eureka Vaccum sweeper campaign manager came to-day. his head quarters are at the [something illegible inserted] store. Such a bag of importance! He certainly tho’t he new his business but-!?? He didn’t

Memoranda

I started this diary July 10 but I received it some time before that as a graduation present from Stanley and Ida. I was unable to start it then, because the lock was defective and I had to wait until it was repaired.

August 1

Sat. What are books such naughty things! I couldn’t get them to balance right this A.M. At the store “Eureka” was in the store again to-day, Nothing would balance with Him around. Ha!Ha!

August 2

Sun. Over slept so I didn’t go to S.S. It was a most beautiful morning I longed to spend the day in the mountains. Went on a picnic with Mc[…]s

August 3

Mon. Wrote a long letter to R.S. (but can’t decide whether I want to send it or not) went to the show with Alice and her Mother.

August 4

Tues. Finally got up courage to mail the letter. Had a nice long “chat: with Rhea Copp. Several other girls stopped into the store and talked too.

August 5

Wed. The eventful day (?) who say ‘human nature ain’t grand’ “Eureka” shows us the humorous side anyway, we agree “absolutely Mr Magar and Positively Mr. Shea.”

August 6

Thurs. Entertain Mr. and Mrs. Welsh and daughters, Ida’s cousins from Kans. Had a picnic supper in Devil’s Gap. “Eureka” let me take a piece of music home to try out and pass my approval upon. HaHa!

August 7

Fri. Opal Litz and I planned a picnic. We both invited some one. I asked Alice O, she invited Anna Krenn. Took our supper and went to Florence. We had a glorious time! what did they put in the Lemonade?

August 8

Sat. Hard day at the store. Men!!! all the Eureka tribe congregated at out store. There was the “boll weaver”, “the Jumpin’ bean” Shae, and Jack (Eureka) They were a whole store-full themselves!! You couldn’t see the rest of the store for them. Drapped on all chairs + counters.

August 9

Sun. Mother, Dad and I drove a little ways up the Shaw Park road towards Red Canyon- Beautiful country-

August 10

Mon

[drawing of a spider web with the word “Uneventful” in the middle]

spent the evening reading at home

August 11

(Mon.) who-oo-w! missed it by one ‘cause today is Tues Alice and I went to the big Moric Production “The Ten Commandments,” It was wonderfully staged. Saw “Eureka Jack” He is as important as ever!

August 12

Wed. “Eurek Jack”-was meek, but, as unsquetchable as ever. Gee, this is a funny evening at home along- read.

August 13

Thurs-

Uneventful.

Received a circular from “C.C”

[written in corner:] Saw Findky shall I say I was pleased maybe!

August 14

Fri. Went to Florence with Elizabeth D., Bertie M., Intended to go to sleating Rink but was closed. Decided to go to show –It was closed- lively town, eh! Got sundae + came home.

August 15

Sat. Busy day at the store. went to town this evening with Mother, Ida, and the King’s- Sat in their car and watched the crowd.

August 16

Sun. Was tired this morning so didn’t go to S.S. or church was sick most of the day. Read some this afternoon, and evening.

August 17

Mon. Work day again! the “Jumpin Bean” came to canon to work for the Eureka People today. He seems like a real good kid. Mother and Dad and I went for a little spin this evening.

August 18

Tues. Another [drawing of a letter] from [drawing which may be of a postage mark] R. S. in the Ill/ state Training camp, and he is a corporal!

August 19

Wed. went to Mary’s House spend the evening chatting. Mary told me all about “C.C.” and the wonderful time she had there last year. I really want to go worse than ever, Not that I know it is impossible for me to go this year.

August 20

[drawing of a shirt saying “who was the handy seamstress who sewed up my nightgown?”]

Thus. Of, what fun! I have been invited to a slumber party tonight.

P.S. We went to the theater first and how it did rain! After the show went home had some music and lemonade. Went to bed about 1 am.

August 21

[drawing of a stick figure going down squeaky stairs]

Fri. We all woke up about 4 a.m. Ruby was responsible for that! Then the “chatters” (Elizabeth and Bertie) began on their “stuff” The remainder time spent in bed was one things after another- pairs -walks –bedding fights. Then a waffle breakfast. Yum! Yum!

August 22

Sat. I didn’t have room to tell about the spread we had yesterday So I will borrow a little space today. It was the old Camp Fire bunch – a surprise party for Ruby Stanifer. Planned on writing a “Round Robin” letter this year.

August 23

Sun. Whew! I was sick again. I was sick last S. too- ‘taint fair! Spetn the whole day at home. Went out for our supper in the evening. Picniced on the new Parkdate hill road.

August 24

Mon. Had a good time at the store today. Everyone was happy (accept Jack. Ha! Ha!) Went out to ellie’s this evening to get some tomatoes.

August 25

[drawing of some kind, possibly a radio?, with caption “Russ’ surprise who got it up? batter acid]

Tues. We got come splendid Radio Music from Denver this evening Who says that accidents won’t happen even in the best of families? Ask Russ he can tell you all about that and what caused His accident too. Ha! Ha!

August 26

Wed. Dog tired! I had planned on going to the theater with Stanley and Ida, but Mother and Dad insisted I should go to church with them. Oh but I was angry!! I don’t really know why it should have made me so angry but it did. However I went to church.

August 27

Thurs. Worked on statements at the store today.

August 28

Fri. Worked on statements again today. Planned our trip for tomorrow + Sun. Got ready for it. Alice called this evening wanted me to come up, but I was too busy.

August 29

Sat. worked at the store for a short time. Left town about 11 o’clock with the Woodwards Kinneys and Josephine Barton. Had our Lunch at the Goat ranch on the Salida road. Arrived in [Hartala?] about 8 o’clock Some city! Had lovely room in the summer hotel. Va –Jo and I slept together.

August 30

[drawing of what may be a sign, reading “Don’t laugh girls you look like … too without paint”]

Sun. Called us at 6:15. Oh such a sleepyness! Had breakfast by the road side on the way to Fairplay, a typical Western town. Beautiful Country. Went thou Eleven Mile Canyon to Ute Pass. Had Diner near Green Mt. Falls Came home via Colorado Sp.

August 31

Mon. Oh, dear! Work day again, and so weary- too much high life I guess

Received word that Aunt Mable passed away this morning.

Memoranda

[written on top of page:] My grief got the better of me. I absent midedly put Tues. Sept 1 in the memor. space

Tues. Bob, the “Jumpin’ Bean” Left to-day. He was the “smilinest kid” I know I shall miss His coming in the store. He is planning on returning for xmas campaign.

September 1

Memoranda for Aug

(???)

September 2

Wed. Took several (??) hats home for Ida to try on. She has been sick with the Flue, so she couldn’t get downtown. We had a good time trying on hats and chatting this evening.

September 3

[written across top:] Wrote to R.S. and mailed letter

Thurs. Mother, Dad and I attended Heln Seaman’s wedding this evening. It was a church wedding and a very beautiful one. (I have almost made up my mind to have a church [circled: if] I get married)

Went to U.K.W. Party at Elsie’s home

September 4

[written across top:] Had a short talk with Mildred today she leaves week to-morrow for D.U.]

Fri. Books—They are the curse of my life. Worked on them all afternoon at the store and I wasn’t much better off when I finished.

Went for a walk with Alice after Supper.

September 5

Sat. Book Work again!!

September 6

[written across top:] Stanley and Ida left for Denver

Sun. Booked for two days of Leisure. Expect to start on a trip of two day duration, but it was cloudy and disagreeable all morning, so did not start for Pueblow until after 1 o’clock. Then we had a mishap shut Ma. [finger?] in the door!

it rained all of […] in Pueblo [return home?]

September 7

Mon. Labor Day. Arose at 8:30 A.<. (observed the rules and regulations of the day) Went to Colorado Springs with the Kings in the car. Had a picnic dinner at pretty old Stratton Park. Stopped for band concert in City. Drove around Manitou. Had supper at Dest. Came home

September 8

Tues. Work day again!

September 9

Wed. Alice and I went to see Betty Bromson in “Are Parents People.” It was an [exceedingly?] clever little play

September 10

Thurs. Mother and I called on Mrs. Huff. and Mildred. She showed us her new things for School. We had a lovely time chatting, and looking over her lovely clothes and room furnishing. Stan. and Ida came home from Denver.

September 11

Fri. Ameture nite [spelling true to original] at Jones Alice and Willa were among the performers. I went with them. Willa’s sweet and charming voice almost overcame MC

September 12

Sat. Bought some new music Ida and I spent the evening trying it over, and “playing around.”

September 14

Mon. Received letter from Rea Copp. She and Mildred are Canon’s representatives at Denver “U”.

September 15

Tues. Mother went to Pueblo to O.E.S. Convention. Ida kept house.

September 17

Thurs. Met Ruth Wood on the street spent a few minutes chatting. Went into Ott’s. Treated her to drink.

September 18

Received a letter from R.S. He sent me a picture. he is not a bad looking kid yet of an entirely different type than I had supposed.

September 19

Sat. started the installation of the New High School fixtures.

September 20

Sun. Attended S.S. in morn. Went with Ida to Allies in the afternoon to get some cucumbers for pickles.

September 21

[various symbols and several question marks across top of page] Greek? or? Not Greek?

Mon. Spent eh evening with Alice. We tried to translate the inscription at the end of Russel’s letter.

September 22

Tues. Ida worked part time today. Started my work again on the Meyer Both lessons I am in Washwork, it’s fun.

September 23

Wed. Ida worked today, so I had a vacation. It surely seemed good to have a few hours of leisure.

September 24

[written across top:] Committee: Ruby Evans Alva Kelogg Myself. Contents of Bag Towel C pencils wash cloth soap Bat buttons Notebook stationary pipe [&?] cigarettes

Thurs. “Christmas Bag” committee for my S.S. class met this afternoon to purchase the things for the Christmas Bag, are sending to U.S. Soldier boys in some foreign country. Had oodles of fun!

September 25

Fri. Worked Part time today at the store, and worked on Meyer Both lessons. S.S. spread and theatre party. Had good time; long chat with Ruby.

September 26

[written across top:] Ruth goes to Greely

Sat. Spent most of the afternoon working on Meyer- Both. Went to store from 5:30-8. Ruth came into store to bid me good-by.

September 27

Sun. Off for a trip through Squirrel Creek Canyon. What could be more ideal for such an ideal autumn day. Was congenial crowd. Good time.

September 28

Mon. Worked on Meyer Both Lessons both Morning and afternoon. Grandma is spending a few days with us. Mother and Dad brought her up Sun. from Pueblo.

September 29

Tues. Received a nice letter from Rea Copp. Was reading when Alice called and asked to go for a walk. Beautiful Moonlight night.

September 30

[written across top:] Mother and I went to see Charlie Chaplin in “The Gold Rush” [drawing of Chaplin]

Wed. Had Alice curl my hair seemed good to get curled up again. Went to see Miss Mayhew- S.S. Union with Mrs. K.’s class- Alice and I went to town treated me to a soda “played around” all afternoon.

October 1

Thurs. Relieved Ida to-day at the store worked all day. Wrote to Rea Copp. Read most all evening. Got some splendid music from Silvertown Cord orch. N.Y. broadcast thru Omaha Neb.

October 2

[written across top:] Score Tigers 0 – Wildcats 48 Went for a long drive this evening

Fri. Worked this morning. Went to Football Game with Alice. Central vs. Tigers –Punk Game-

October 3

Sat. Worked this morning, stayed home this afternoon to help mother get ready for a week end trip at Greenwood.

October 4

[drawing across top of a grape vine]

Sun. At Hypatia Camp for the weekend. Had a wonderful night last night for the drive up here. Left camp about 9 PM for drive up No Hard scrabble down Squirrel Creek. Had hot supper at Hypatia Camp –Started home-

October 5

[written across top:] Saw Viola S. for short time today.

Mon. Worked with my opaque wash today. It is harder to handle than the transparent wash. I find my lessons real interesting. Went down to store this evening to “listen in” on K.O.A. (Denver) C.C. music club broadcast program.

October 6

Tues. Worked part time today, during the afternoon while Ida went to O.L. [Aug?]

October 7

Wed. Saw Alice this afternoon. We went to see Norma Talmadge in “Graustark” It was splendid. Worked all day.

October 8

[drawing of leaves, written across top:] A real cold chilly-cloudy fall day.

Thurs. Worked all day today, also Ah, for a warm fire tonight, and a comfortable chair- with a good story! Read “A Penny Spent”

October 9

[Radio drawn at top saying “K.O.A. world series Base Ball”, also written on top:] Tuned in with power amplifier at store.

Fri. Ida is having a terrible time with her wisdom tooth. World series started today. Was broadcast by radio from K.O.A.

October 10

[written across top:] world series continued- which side am I betting on? Washington

Sat. Worked- Mr. Dye- Apex distributing Mgr. came today- He will work tho our store in this district for Apex People

October 11

Sun. Went to S.S. and church- both morning and evening- Good girl- Eh!

October 12

Mon. Worked- Went with Alice to see Harold Loyde in “The Freshman” it was a scream from start to finish.

October 13

Tues. Who says people 2,000 miles across continent can’t get excited over a base ball game played that far from them? K.O.A- Denver- broadcast- play for play and it was exciting.

October 14

Wed. Stanley left for Denver to attend Radio Show.

October 15

[written across top:] Final Game Pitts 9 – Wash 7

Thurs. Well, Pittsburgh won the world series!! I bet that there was a lot of bets that were bet wrong on that series!

October 16

[drawing of a man swinging a lasso]

Fri. Alice and I went to see Doug. Fairbanks in the picture “Don Q- son of Zorro” A great Picture!

October 17

Sat- Worked hard- “hopped” about all day. Had a camp Fire reunion at Lola’s. Mr. Dye, Apex Sales man arrived to-day to work in this territory.

October 18

[drawings at top of dice with “!Dice!” written above, and of a little bug with “!Cootie!” written above]

Sun. Went to S.S- Was stormy so spent most of the day reading and getting cleaned up and fixed up for the week. Learned how to play cootie.

October 19

[Written at top:] Convention. I.O.O.F.

Mon. Decorated the window for the honored guests of our city- the I.O.O.F.

Helped serve supper at the church for the odd fellows. Today is Ida’s Birthday. I gave her a Loose powder compact.

October 20

Tues- “I wonder what’s become of Russell.”—that old pal of mine? Haven’t heard from him sine Sept 18th.

October 23

[written across top:] Trinidad 3 vs. CC 9 Worked till 2:45 P.M.

Fri. Went to Football game with Alice O.

Good game!

Went to Formal opening of Cannon City’s New High School.

October 24

Sat. Worked all day. Went to S.S. Party at Leola Doran’s. It was a Halloween costume affair. Dressed like a clown—acted the part.

October 25

Went to S.S. Drove to Pueblo in afternoon. Felt “punk” have a beastly cold.

October 26

Mon. My birthday. Have received several nice presents: silk teddies from Ida, ring + money from grandma, a Doudair hamp from the folks. Alice gave me a darling incense burner.

October 27

[drawing of a little girl and music notes] Little Annie Rooney is My Sweetheart

Tues. Have an awful fold!! Alice and I went to see Mary Pickford in “Little Annie Rooney” It was a real old fashioned pickford picture.

October 28

Wed. Turned out to be rather an eventful day. A mysterious telephone call for dad to be in Florence in 20 minutes???? Stolen kisses are rather dangerous things. At least Mr. Dye found out they were. Guilty or not guilty??

October 29

Thurs. The [drawing labeled Judge] decided "Not Guilty" and the matter of stolen kisses was dropped. I was on Mr. Dye's side of course and was glad to see the matter over with. Sent RS [drawing of a letter]

October 30

Fri. Worked on statements all day. Mr. Harding started to work for Mr. Dye. Mr. H. is Estelle’s brother.

October 31

Sat. Our busy day always. Worked on statements again.

Memoranda

[card pasted in reading “Bad luck will come to you unless you mend your ways, but if you stop your flirting you’ll have lots of happy days” with “My Halloween fortune!” written on it]

November 1

[drawings of two heads with question marks over them]

Sun. Went to Pueblow. Invited Alice Oats. We had a good time. Do the names Martin Long and Jack Marlowe suggest anything??? We’ll say! Didn’t find Grandma very well.

November 2

Mon. Finished statements and sent them.

Day Uneventful

November 3

Tues. Mother’s Birthday. Gave her some Coty Powder and a puff. Went collecting a game I dearly love!! (Not-yet)

November 5

Thurs. L.G.C. spread. Practiced for S.S. Program. Then went to see Mary Carr in “Drusilla and Her Million” it was good.

November 6

It was a cool and the snow came down in large sot flakes when Alice and I came out of Ott’s after drinking a nice hot chocolate. Alice and I went to see Gloria Swanson in “Her coast of folly”

November 7

Sat. The usual Sat. Work. Hard day. Went down town with Alice to get her hair cut. Gloria Swanson style.

November 8

Sun. S.S. class had charge of opening exercises in S.S. Planned to dress dolls for an Orphan’s Home in New Mex.

November 9

Mon. Received a letter from Rea Copp.

November 10

Tues. Received a letter from the Corp. “K.B.” I have decided our correspondence shall be discontinued.

November 11

Wed. Armistice Day. Seven years ago to-day the War ended. I remember the day quite well.

November 12

Thurs. A Busy Day. We’ll all agree to that. Weaver, Eureka, man came in to arrange campaign. Apex man still here. Wow!!

November 13

Friday the 13th Oh, Boy!

Lucky?... or… unlucky?

I found it like another day!!

Dressed dolls at church tonight

November 14

Sat. Worked all day from 8:30 till 9:15. Had a real good time to-day. Busy most every minute. Had my first chat with Mrs. Dye, the Apex man’s wife, very pleasant little woman.

November 15

Sun. Attended S.S. this A.M. Rested most of the day—just “fooled around” and did just as I wanted to! Went for drive this afternoon.

November 16

Mon. (In reply to July 11 notation.) Summer has passed into Fall—Fall to Winter—and No Elmer has visited us. I wonder why?

November 17

Tues. Camp Fire meeting at “V” had a dandy meeting. Planed cerimona for next Tues.

November 18

Wed. Alice and I went to Sarah’s (used some of the lucky tickets) Had one [nite?] of calamities! but it was fun.

November 19

Thurs. Got some new music tried it over this evening, and tuned radio on Pres. Coolidge’s address to N.Y. Chamber of Congress.

November 20

Fri- Whew! I think I deserve a raise in salary cleaned Dad’s desk at the store. (we have always held Dad’s desk as a joke-always covered with papers.

November 21

Sat. Came down town with Alice to have her hair curled. Whew! It took what seemed ages to get it curled.

November 22

Sun. Went to S.S this A.M. Lead in C.E. this evening First time I have been to C.E. for several years. It was sorta fun

November 23

Mon. A day of calamities and mishaps. Bought a new sport tie got some battery acid on it- and every drop of acid on cloth means a hole!!

Received nice letter from “Toots”

November 24

Tues. Camp Fire met at our house- was a council fire meeting- was impressive. Think I shall love Camp Fire this Winter. Have lots of plans for the future- Went to start working for “Honors” soon.

November 25

Wed. Worked on “Charity” Doll that I am dressing for some little Indian girls at a mission school at Taos, N.M. Work on New Ledger today at the store.

November 26

[Drawing of a ship at sea and a rock inscribed with 1620]

Thurs. Thanksgiving Day and a perfect fall day to be thankful for! One can always find some thing to be happy and thankful for. CC and Rockie Ford football game in afternoon. Went Alice. Had dandy time.

November 27

Fri. Worked on the Ledger. L.G. Thanksgiving spread at the church. Had a peachy spread all kinds of “good things to eat”. Alice and I ditched our dolls and Pic plates and went to a show. P.S. few days later—why didn’t the rest of the “bunch” tell us they were going too???

November 28

Sat. The Eureks. Vaccuum cleaner co. sent two men up to wok in Canon a while.

November 29

Sun. Sunday morning—oh- “it’s nice to get up in the mornin’, but it’s nicer to lay in ya bed.” Went to S.S. this morning. Went to C.E. this evening.

November 30

Mon. Worked hard to get out the statements.

December 1

Tues. December is here! and xmas will soon be here now Ha!Ha! 9 am still a kid (even if I am the enormous age of 20.)

Camp Fire had a spread at Marcia Clare’s. We initiate the new girls! What fun!! Made them walk the tight rope! Opra glasses and a string????

December 2

Wed. Enjoyable day at the store, the two cleaner-men made things peppy. Spent the evening at home. Started to read a story, but it was punk!

December 3

Thurs. The big night of the H.S. Play “The Whole Town’s Talking” Alice, Mrs. Oates, Mother and I went. We had good seats the play was dandy. R.J. Woodward, Ted Chanoult, Ruby Brower, Robt. McClintic and Marie Bunton were some of the main characters.

December 4

Fri. I am still diligently Laboring on the Ledger work at the store. I rather enjoy it, but find it rather tiring if I work hard on it all day. Alice and I went to Carnival Night at Jones Theatre.

December 5

Sat. Whew! a ladies aid society are having a Bazar at our store today and I assure you it is most nerve wracking!!!

December 6

Sun. I ditched S.S. this A.M. I was so tired. Slept late and rested most of the day. Went for a little drive this afternoon. Saw Findley ([and?] old [Idle?]) Went to church.

December 7

[written across top:] Decorated a xmas window Looked pretty.

Mon. Dad was sick today. The day started wrong, and oh, boy it went thus all day. Book wouldn’t balance, window to decorate, telephone to answer, customers and everything.

December 8

[written across top:] Oh Joy! What Fun!

Tues. Camp Fire went to Florence and spent the evening Bowling at the Florence Recreation Hall.

December 9

Wed. Rather enjoyable day at store. This is the day before (funny isn’t it?) the 10th. So I wrote checks and paid some bills.

December 10

Thurs. Uneventul.

My memory has failed me!

???????

Ha!Ha! That’s the reason

December 11

[written across top:] P.K.’s or Feen-a-mint?

Fri. Worked. Read first part of the evening. Alice came down about eight P.M. We (Ida, Alice and I) chatted. Look thro’ the Movie Magazine and discussed the “stars.” Gave Alice some Feen-a mint gum. Ha!Ha!

December 12

Sat. Does Feen-a-mint work? Ask Alice.

Went xmas shopping with Alice this evening.

December 13

Sun. Went to S.S. this A.M. Drove to Pueblo this afternoon. Had enough excitement for several day. The Old Moon was wrecked. Had a little accident! Came home on the train. Saw (I don’t know his name) in Pueblo.

December 14

Mon. Did some of my xmas shopping today in spare minutes.

December 15

Tues. Only a few more pages to bost in the big Ledger and I will be most thro with my book work. Mr. Weaver came up for Pueblo to work with the Eureka Boys a few days.

December 16

Wed. Completed the book work- the posting Now I will have to total all the Pages.

December 17

Thurs. Practice for L.G. Class Xmas pageant in S.S. the 27th. Only few came. We listened to Radio and had a jolly time.

December 18

Fri. Alice and I we went to see Thomas Meighan in “The Making of O Mally.”

December 19

Sat. Worked all day. Ida went to the store this evening.

December 20

Sun. Went to S.S. We planned our pageant.

December 21

Mon. Four more busy shopping days till Christmas. Bust day at the store. Served at the O.E.S. Banquet.

December 22

Tues. Miss “Nick” gave an Xmas party for us CampFire Girls. We sewed on dolls for Poor families. Miss “N” gave each of us a sock of candy and a pair of gartors. Had a jolly good time.

December 25

[written across top:] Went to Lena and Westley’s for Xmas Dinner.

Fri. Christmas Morn! Thrills! Wonder what “Santa” left? An Apron, from Alice; a powder puff, from Toots; stockings, from Ida. New Dress: Mom and Dad; Purse, Grammie; Apron, aunt Nell; Chocolates, Aunt G [+?] Uncle D; Stocking aunt Abbie

December 26

Sat. Work day again None of us were any good. Too much Holiday? Maybe.

December 27

Sun. Snowed… Nice flakey snow. Went to S.S. planned a progressive party. Spent the day looking thro my little “cubby hole” and mosing around.

December 31

Thurs. The big night. V.K.W. club Progessive Watch Party. [Four?] stations: My house, Berties office, Maude’s and Elizaveths. Watched old out New in!

Memoranda

In this section of my Diary I shall keep a small picture memory section in which I shall put, at least, one picture taken each of the five consecutive years of my Diary.

“Photograph as you go”

This and That

1926

January 1

Fri. Dear Diary, Time to make New Years Resolutions, but not to keep ‘em. Resolvedly yours

Rene

January 2

Sat. Dear Diary, Today I worked on the books at the store, totaling and getting ready for the New Year’s business.

January 3

Sun. Dear Diary: This afternoon I played golf for the first time. It was great! Attended C.E Supper and meeting tonight.

January 4

Mon. Dear Diary: Today we started invoicing at the store. It was my first experience, and I call it a real job.

January 5

Dear Diary: Still invoicing. had a short C.F Meeting tonight. Have prospect for Club room. I was made assistant guardian went to Emporia Glee Club Musical.

January 6

? !Blank!

January 7

Thurs. Dear Diary: I had a real jolly time tonight. Ida Alice and I went to see Collen Moore in “Sally” and went to Otto afterward for a hot chocolate.

January 8

Fri. Dear Diary: Tonight Mother and Dad “stepped out” so the young members of household decided at the last minute to step out too. We went to Sarah’s to see Fred Thompson + [Silver?] King.

January 9

Sat. Dear Diary: It is time to pay bills again. Lined up the out of town bills and wrote checks for them.

January 10

Sun. Dear Diary: I went to Communion services this A.M. at Church

Played real golf this afternoon. 3 holes in 63.

Spent the evening reading. Started the “Ramblin’ Kid.”

January 11

Mon. Dear Diary: Posted the weeks business into ledger at office. Spent the evening at home reading.

January 12

Tues. Dear Diary: Tonight We C.F. Girls met at Lola’s to plan our Club Room. We have a nice large Room in the IdleWild. We will have fun furnishing it.

January 13

Wed. Dear Diary: Today I went shopping for material to make a [shade?] cost 3.11 for material so far. Planned the shade this evening. Finished the “Ramblin’ Kid.”

January 14

Thurs. Dear Diary: I was tired this evening after a hard days work, but Mom wanted me to hear Dr. Sonia Boushbary at Elks Club. She is quite a remarkable woman. (Russian)

January 15

Fri. Dear Diary: The rest of the family went out this evening, but I stayed to home and sowed (Lampshade)

January 16

Sat. Dear Diary:

January 17

Sun. Dear Diary:

Today I went to S.S. and church both night and morning. Played golf 9 holes 81.

January 18

Mon. Dear Diary:

Aren’t humans nature funny? A lady came into the store today to have her flash light battery recharged.

January 19

Tues. Dear Diary:

I started a picture today for Campfire Club Room. Met at the Club Room and Sewed.

January 20

Wed. [drawing of a profile portrait] Dear Diary:

I completed my [shawlette?] for C.F. Club Room. Made it of Beaver Board. Painted Black + White.

January 21

Thurs. Dear Diary:

Some more painting! started another [shawlette?] Ida, Alice and I went to “Irish Luck.”

January 22

Fri. [drawing of a profile portrait] Dear Diary:

I finished my other picture and made (painted a bottle) Vase.

January 23

Sat. Dear Diary: Would you think it, I am in the poster business again made 4 for missionary Tea have order for 12 glee posters.

January 24

Sun. Dear Diary:

Nursin’ a cold, it has been brewin’ for weeks. Went to S.S. and Church.

January 25

Mon. Dear Diary:

Went to work this A.M, But stayed home this afternoon- still nursing that cold!!

January 26

Tues. Dear Diary:

Stayed home today to nurse the same cold and a stiff neck to boat!!

January 27

Wed. Dear Diary: Will you permit me to write in pencil? yes? then I shall proceed. I know it doesn’t look as nice as the ink, but it is so much more handy. “Lazy-bones”!

January 28

Thurs. Dear Diary: I received a wonderful letter from Ernestine today. Worked on my posters for “Miss Cherry-blossom”

January 29

Fri. Dear Diary. I have been busy as a bee raking my brain for ideas to make attractive posters for “Miss Cherryblossom”

January 30

Sat. Dear Diary: What do you think, I received a nice “[newsie?]” letter from Rea. She says “Midgie” didn’t make a [sorority?].

January 31

Sun. Dear Diary: Perhaps I am justly punished for playing “Sunday-golf”—for I caught more cold I am sure.

Memoranda

Golf!! January’s accomplishment.

Hurrah!!

February 1

Mon. Dear Diary: Feb. First! Goodness where has Jan. gone? ( I can hear some wise man say “To join the ages”)

February 2

Tues. Dear Diary: Worked at the store this afternoon. Finished my posters. Mrs. West was well pleased. Alice + I went to H.S. play tonight.

February 3

Wed. Dear Diary: Who do you think I saw last night? Ha! Ha! an old Idle ([Finally?]) How I hate him now…!!!! Camp Fire met tonight in the Club Room for a Welch-rabbit Supper.

Febraury 4

[above:] (Received letter from Toots she has moved to Stockston, Calif.)

Thurs. Such an uncomfortableness. I have a beastly cold in full rampage! spent most of the day in bed.

February 5

[above:] made another scholette

Fri. Dear Diary: Don’t you pity me? well, I pity myself. This awful cold has my nerves completely wrecked I worked this afternoon at the store.

February 6

Sat. Dear Diary: The last few days at home have made me quite a house-keeper. Did my first wax worls today (candles)

February 7

Sun. Dear Diary: Attended S.S. this morning. Mother + Dad went to Pubelo. Stan + Ida went for an outing. Spent the day in quiet seclusion. Yours R.

February 8

Mon. Dear Diary: I worked at the store this morning. Went shopping with Mom this afternoon. bought a hat, It is a dear. Entertained L.G. Class.

February 9

Tues. Dear Diary: This is Alice’s Birthday she is 20 just my age now. Campfire tonight planned Cooked food Sale after the meeting went to “Don’t” with Alice + her mother To celebrate her birthday.

February 10

Wed. Dear Diary: Worked at the store today (all day). Mtoher and I went to the Artist Series concert tonight- “Chamber Music Society”

February 11

Dear Diary: Spent the day at home worked on my Meyer Both Lessons. Whee I am “awfully” far behind.

February 12

Fri. Dear Diary: Lincoln’s Birthday. Worked at the store.

February 13

Sat. Dear Diary:

Just turned out to be Saturday- that’s all-

February 14

Sun: Dear Diary: Today is Sunday- Went to S.S. + church this A.M. Snowed. Wrote to Toots tonight.

February 15

Mon- Dear Diary:

Spent most of the day Studying “Perspective” on my Meyer Both Course. Business slow.

Febraury 16

Tues- Dear Diary:

Such luck! Campfire was a failure tonight. I treated the 3 faithfuls to a soda.

February 17

Wed. Dear Diary:

Studied this morning and worked this afternoon at the store.

February 18

Thur. Dear Diary, today we received a telegram that little Leona Elk's was seriously injured.

“Miss Cherryblossom” a big success.

February 19

Fri. Dear Diary, little Leona died last night. There are many things we cannot understand and this is one of the many. Why should such a promising little life be taken- only the great all knowing God knows and understands.

February 20

Sat. Dear Diary: I worked at the store today.

February 21

Sun. Dear Diary: A lovely day. After S.S. We all got In to “Betsy” and drove out to Allie’s for dinner—Mother + Dad went to Pueblo.

February 22

[written above:] Made 4 posters for the Real Bottle.

Mon. Dear Diary: To day is my Daddy’s Birthday also George Washingtons, he was another great man.

February 23

Tues. Dear Diary: I have started my Photo- retouching in my Meyer- Both Lessons. I like my course better everyday. The next lesson is always a little more interesting than the preceding one.

February 24

Wed. Dear Diary: Five Whole Dollars! Yes sir! That’s what I got for my CherryBlossom Posters. Tonight Ida + I went to see “Mannequin”

February 25

Thurs. Dear Diary: Is it wrong to laugh at ignorance? Hope not. Ha! Ha! Mon, Ida, + I went to see the Pill Bottle, the missionary play—Oh, you amateur performers!

February 26

Fri. Dear Diary: [drawn musical notes] Out last night, out the night before and I’m goin’ out tonight if I never if I never got out no more [drawn musical notes]

Alice, Ida + I went to theater. Rowal Danders. Went to Ott’s afterwards for [oats?].

February 27

[written above:] Received a dandy letter from Ornie.

Sat. Dear Diary: Worked hard today on my Meyer- Both of. They are worth working hard for. ‘Spect I’ll ever reach the top of the ladder.

February 28

Sun. My Dear Diary: Just how are you feeling this beautiful sunshiney morning? I suppose if you could talk you would say “I feel sure I’m full of rambling tales” Went to Pueblo to see Grandma.

February 29

? 29?

Conspicuous by its absence

?

Memoranda

February’s accomplishment. Completion of “Perspective” section in Art Course and start in “Photo-Retouching.”

March 1

Mon. Dear Diary: Worked on my Meyer- Both at home. Ida and I spent the evening at home alone- Wrote to Rea. Received a nice long letter from Toots.

March 2

Tues. Dear Diary:

Camp Fire night. Huh! I am sorry to say that C.F has almost broken up. Alice and I went to see “Calif. streight Ahead”

March 3

[written above:] (Made 2 posters for Slyle Show.)

Wed. Dear Diary: Studied Meyer-Both. Today, Went to surprise on Maude Young C. Had a real nice time Beo. Vickman took a bunch of us for a ride and took us home.

March 4

Thurs. Dear Diary: Worked at the store today. Wrote a long letter to Toots. Ida and I went to see “The Enchanted Hill.”

March 5

Dear Diary: I received my letter of criticism from Meyer-Both. Got “Very Good” on work in Perspective.

March 6

Sat. Dear Diary; Perhaps you can tell me why it takes me so long to Retouch the Photo I have been working on for 3 days??

March 7

Sun. Dear Diary: Went to S.S. and Church. This is the Sunday of the “Every [Member?] Canvas for the Church Budget.

March 8

Mon. Dear Diary: I am “Listing in” on KMOK as I write this. Alice and I have been to see Ben Lyon in “The Necessary Evil.” Worked at store this afternoon.

March 9

Tues Dear Diary: Campfire night! What might be a joy has become an irksome lot. However, despite the fact that there were only four of us we had a good time.

March 10

Wed. Dear Diary: Today I have sad news for you, little Diary. Ralph Tone, a member of my class in high school, died in Graves’ Hospital.

March 11

Thurs. Dear Diary: I amused myself this evening by writing letter to a little friend I made while in Calif. six years ago, not having heard from her since 1st thought it would be fun to renew old acquaintances.

March 12

Fri. Dear Diary: Went to the Automobile Show with Ida and Stan and Dad. Saw John Fleener old class mate who has been attending school in Florida. Met Alice, + Her cousin, Nellie + Elsie.

March 13

Sat. Dear Diary: (My speller must be “on the blink” almost spelled Diary wrong) I worked all morning at the store, rested this afternoon and worked tonight.

March 14

Sun. Dear Diary: as per usual Sunday Morning schedule, I went to S.S. and Church. Went for short drive up New George Road this afternoon.

March 15

Mon. Dear Diary: Something doing almost every night this week. Tonight S.S. Saint Patrick’s’ Party.

March 16

Tues. Dear Diary: Yes, I have an engagement for to-night too. C.F. Dinner at the New Idlewild, Canon’s exclusive restaurant, and to “Jim’s Girl” afterward.

March 17

Wed. Dear Diary: I can’t think of ay place I have to go tonight- Goodness!! Looks as though I was going to have a night off.

March 18

Thurs. Dear Diary: Worked at the store this afternoon. Studied on Composition this morning.

March 19

[drawing of rainfall on side] Fri. Dear Diary: Gentle little drops of rain fall from a cloudy heaven upon the place beneath. Drip, drop splash! and Tonight is the CCHS dance.

March 20

Sat. Dear Diary: Helped Mother with the house work this morning. Worked at store this afternoon. Had an important “Conference” with the Darkie Preacher and a missionary.

March 21

[written at top:] Finished letter to Cecile

Sun. Dear Diary: Drop, drop splash, slush, MUD!! still the gentle rain falleth. arose too late for S.S. Stayed home and got dinner for folks while they went to church. Went with Mom tonight.

March 22

Mon. Dear Diary: Worked at the store today. Spent the evening at home alone reading.

March 23

Tues. Dear Diary: Camp Fire night. Alice, Leola and I went together. Had a nice time together.

March 24

Wed. Dear Diary: Worked all day on my Section in composition, And sent them in.

March 25

Thurs: Dear Diary:

Uneventful

March 26

Fri Dear Diary

Memory blank.

??!!??

March 27

Sat. Dear Diary: Received my criticisms from Meyer Both on Composition work Grade “Very Good.”

March 28

Dear Diary: I was sick all day with my stomach. Horrid stormy day. stayed home. Started “The Secret of Lonesome Cove”

March 29

Mon. Dear Diary: Worked at the store this afternoon. Attended the O.E.S. Birthday Supper. Finished my book after I came home.

March 30

Tues. Dear Diary: Still it storms! Postponed Camp Fire Hike.

March 31

Wed. Dear Diary: L.G. class met tonight at the church. Had our usual chapter on Etiquette. Gave a little “talk” on the “Characteristics of Ideal Girl”

Memoranda

In Memory of Dear

Old Hypatia

My Society

[Newspaper article pasted in titled “Hesperia and Hypatia give books to H.S”]

April 1

Dear Diary: No Fool like an April Fool. Didn’t get fooled once!! Started Basil Kings Novel, “The Lifted Vail”

April 2

Fri. Dear Diary: The contest is on! My challenge for a Correspondence contest was accepted by Nina Cecile’s Glendale [chom?] Cecil is Judge of the contest. Let’s Go!

April 3

Sat. Dear Diary: yesterday I washed + cleaned two dresses and today one. Helped with house work. Had my hair [marcelled?] for Sun.

April 4

Sunday Dear Diary: Easter Sunday- the storm has broken and it is a beautiful clear day. Typical of the “First Easter”-that dawned on the little band of deciples- When they were [gir?]

April 5

[written above:] (Paintewd some Road signs)

Mon. Dear Diary: Alice and I went to see Lloyd Hughes in “De Classe” It was splendid but Lloyd is always good.

April 6

Tues. Dear Diary:

Worked at the store this aft. Campfire had sewing bee at club room.

April 7

Wed. Dear Diary: Ida and I put on a little program in G.R. at the High. Gave a Chalk Talk.

April 8

Thurs. Dear Diary: let me tell you a big bif secret. Today I received a letter from Lois Carl and she is engaged to a “Wonderful young man” a Park College.

April 9

Friday Dear Diary: Sent the first letter for the correspondence contest. Yours for a Winning place.

April 10

Sat. Dear Diary: After I washed the dished, made my bed and helped wit the housework, I studied on my Lettering Section.

April 11

Sun. Dear Diary: After S.S. and Church, Mon, Dad and I went to Pueblo. Had dinner at the American and Wonderful music.

April 12

Mon Evening

Dear Diary, went on the first picnic of the season! It was wonderful out in the hills. Had a large bonfire. Went to Devils Gap.

April 13

Tues. Dear Diary: Campfire spread at our house. Had lots to eat and a jolly time.

April 14

Wed. Dear Diary: Worked on my Lettering Section in my art Course. ABCDE etc have printed the alphabet so much I sure I could do it backwards.

April 15

Thurs. Dear Diary: Worked at the store today. Ida and Stan and I took our supper out in the “hills” tonight was a beautiful evening.

April 16

Fri. Dear Diary: Worked at the store this morning while Ida took her music lesson.

April 17

Sat. Dear Diary: Helped Mother with the housework in the morning. Cleaned up this afternoon and studied some.

April 18

Sun: Dear Diary: Went to Sunday School and Church in the morning; drove to the fish ponds this afternoon.

April 19

Mon. Dear Diary: Worked a little on my alphabet printing. Dad went to show this evening. Mom to hodgie, Stan + Ida for a drive. I stayed home + read “Ne’er-Do-Well”

April 20

Tues. Dear Diary: C.F. Had backwards meeting. it was paiful fun nearly choked to death!! after the meeting went for ride and visited. “Merry-go-round”

April 21

Wed. Dear Diary:

Ida and I gave another Chalk Talk to-day. This time for the Golden Circle. Everyone seemd to enjoy it.

April 22

[written above: Rivmu Hzorw?]

Thurs. Dear Diary: Went for a little spin this evening, and wound up by visiting the Merry-go-round, but didn’t ride any

April 23

Fri. Dear Diary: Worked at the store this morning Started a letter to Toots. Worked on Lettering Section afternoon.

April 25

Sun. Dear Diary: A beautiful day. Went to S.S and Church. Drove to Colorado Springs in afternoon. Went over Corley Highway.

April 27

Tues. Dear Diary: Tonight We C.F Girls had a Theatre Party, and a Merry-go-round ride afterward. Our slogan Back to Babyhood.

April 28

Wed. Dear Diary: Here to show some speed Letter Contest closes 30th and there is another letter to get in. Sent one today.

April 29

Thurs. Dear Diary: The S.S. Class met at my house for a little informal party. Served a chili Supper afterward.

April 30

Fri. Dear Diary: Can you tell me why we insist on putting things off until the last minutes Nearly broke my neck to get the last letter of Contest mailed.

Memoranda

May 1

Sat. Dear Diary: Today I helped Mother with the housework, and worked at the store int eh afternoon.

May 1

One Page ahead please. Dear Me! Those Memorandas are an awful Nuisance at the end of each month.

May 2

[written above:] “May I get you a drink Please”

Sun. Dear Diary: Dawn—a heavy sky looked like an april shower in May. Went to SS and Church. Drove to Pueblo.

May 3

Mon. Dear Diary: Ah for a good Game of Golf!! Dad and I had a round before Supper.

May 4

Tues. Dear Diary: Had a jolly time after D.F. Alice and I had a nice long talk too.

May 5

Wed. Dear Diary: The days are so lovely now. I like to work around the flowers and on the lawn. LG Theatre Party and Picnic.

May 6

Dear Diary: Dear Diary, spent most of the day with Miss Mayhew at the studio learning to use oil colors on photos and getting acquainted with the surroundings

May 7

Fri. Dear Diary: Worked at the store this A.M.

May 9

Sun. Dear Diary: To-day is Mother’s Day. We “kids” gave her some little remembrances. Drove up the River Road to the [fishery?]. Blossom Sunday.

May 10

Mon. Dear Diary: Monday is always a lazy day. Worked on my Lessons in Lettering this evening.

May 11

Tues. Dear Diary: Worked hard on Meyer Both, so decided I needed some recreation. Alice and I went to see Reginald Donn Where was I?

May 12

Wed. Dear Diary: We C.F. girls had a shower on Miss “Nick” at our meeting tonight. My first day at Afflicks Studio.

May 13

Thurs. Dear Diary: There’s nothing like being a “jack of all trades” for today I worked at our store.

May 14

Fri. Dear Diary: A most eventful day! Ida and I gave a Chalk Talk at the Elks Hall. Worked at Affleck’s Studio- so I look like “so and so” Hoh!?

May 15

Sat. Dear Diary: Why do houses insist upon getting dusty and dirty? Helped with the usual Saturday house cleaning.

May 17

Mon. Dear Diary: “We” are becoming real performers. Again Ida and I put on our Chalk Talk stunt this time at Liberty League.

May 18

Tues. Dear Diary: After I quite work at Affleck’s this evening, a group of us C.F. Girls went to the [pcademp?] for a game of Tennis

May 19

Wed. Dear Diary: Played Tennis again tonight after work.

May 24

Mon. Dear Diary: One of the big Oil Tanks in Florence caught fire!!! It was a real bon fire! Drove down with Stan + Ida to see it.

May 25

Tues. Dear Diary: Big Camp fire “blow-out.” the 1st meeting for the summer. We had a Teatre party and feed.

May 26

Wed. Dear Diary: Worked at Affleck’s Today.

May 27

Thurs. Dear Diary: I worked at Studio today. These are busy days.

May 28

Fri. Dear Diary: Another busy day yet not half so busy as tomorrow will be.

May 29

Sat. Dear Diary: This is the climax of one busy week. We had an appointment for every half hour today.

May 30

Sun. Dear Diary:

Another week has rolled around. This Sunday finds Ida and I singing in the Church choir.

May 31

Mon. Dear Diary: Today is Memorial Day. Attended memorial services at State park. Rested in afternoon—Attended show in evening.

Memoranda

May

Have learned to Play Tennis!

June 1

[pasted in above: name card with paper and drawn flower bouquet and a pink ribbon.] Irene Salie

Tues. Dear Diary: We girls gave Bertie a perfectly adorable shower and party. She received lots of nice gifts.

June 4

Fri. Dear Diary: Oh, Joy! I visited with Lois Carl this evening it seems good to see old friends again.

June 5

Sat. Dear Diary- such a green-ness. One might think that I was in love- ah me-!

June 6

Sun- Dear Diary: Wasn’t I naughty? I over ruled my conscience and “ditched” church.

June7

Mon. Dear Diary Heare Ho for a game Golf! lois and I went “go-loff-ing”

June 10

Thurs: Dear Diary:

Received a long letter from Toots. She sent some pictures- (Wonder if she’s coming to visit?)

June 11

Fri. Dear Diary:

Worked at our store today. The Golf Club held annual Tourney today- Went to the picnic.

June 12

Sat. Dear Diary: A Visito—friend of Ida’s, Peggie Woodward of [Omaha?] Neb. Worked at our store.

June 13

Sun. Dear Diary.

I have a new dress—startling fact, yes! I had to go to S.S. to wear it, or course

June 14

Mon. Dear Diary: I worked at our store while Ida and Peggie continued their visit. Peggie is a darling.

June 15

Tues. Dear Diary: Mother and dad drove to Pueblo to see Grandma. Alice and I took dinner in town together.

June 16

Wed. Dear Diary: Whom do you think I received a letter from? Miss Mayhew.

June 17

[written to side:] met Marie Beck of Pittsbourg Kanda

Thurs. Dear Diary: What fun! U.K.W. chivoried (spell?) Bertie this evening she served cake + ice cream

June 18

Fri. Dear Diary:

Such a “sleepiness”! and I had to work st the studio.

June 19

Sat. dear Diary:

A nice big box came to me throu the mail to-day My “Letter Writing Contest” prize. (stationary)

June 22

Tues. Dear Diary, Mother and Dad went to the club to play golf. Alice and I went and played Tennis.

July 1

Thurs. Dear Diary: how I have neglected you! For most a month I haven’t written a single thing!

July 2

Fri: Dear Diary: I worked at the Studio today Coloring views of the Skyline Drive.

July 3

Sat. Dear Diary: Today the Rodeo starts the big “Klucker” Celebration for the 3-4-5 of July.

July 4

Dear Diary:

Bang! Fourth of July! Mother, Dad, Alice, and I started on camping trip, but didn’t get far, He! He!

July 5

Dear Diary: How refreshed after a nice nights rest in the open (???) Went to Camp Boy Hoardy for a Picnic.

July 6

Tues. Dear Diary: Dearie Me! Oh My!! Holidays ruin a body—it’s twice as hard to settle down to work again.

July 9

Fri. Dear Diary: What will be the next “new thing”? Bertie entertained U.K.W with a Lemon Party.

[a yellow piece of paper with a flower and “Miss Irene Salie” included between leaves dated July 9th, ‘26]

July 10

Sat. Dear Diary:

A glance at the above lines tells me that this is My little Diary’s 1st Birthday.

Sun. Dear Diary:

Went to S.S. Was called on to teach a class of little boys. (They were angels?)

July 12

Mon. Dear Diary:

Alice can’t miss a Benhyon Picture when it comes to town—so we attended.

July 14

Wed. Dear Diary:

Alice, Jewell and I have all planned to attend Chautauqua together.

July 15

Thurs. Dear little Diary: — The first day of Chautauqua. “The seranaders” (from San Antonio Tex.) furnished wonderful music.

July 16

Dear Diary: “We” are all so [infatuated] with “the Manager” that we almost forgot to watch the program The play is “Applesauce”

July 17

Sat. Dear Diary:

I didn’t have to work today so Mom and I went to the Chautauqua together this afternoon.

July 18

Sun. Dear Diary; Went to S.S. and sang in choir.

July 19

Mon. Dear Diary:

(Really I didn’t know I was ever capable of writing so small as the writing in the space above shows)

Ida, Alice, and I saw Oh Perey Review. It was a wow!!

July 20

Tues. Dear Diary:

Tonight Chautauqua presented the Play “Smilin’ Through” It was beautiful.

July 21

Wed. Dear Diary- The last day of Chautauqua “The Jackson Jubilee Siners” They were a fizzle!!

July 22

[musical notes drawn in] Dear Diary: “I was out last night, an’ out the night before, an’ I’m goin’ to go out tonight if I never go no more” Went to Elizabeth Hardtime Party?

July 23

Fri. Dear Diary: Received a letter from Nina Velsir about my [opponent] of the “Letter Writing Contest.”

July 25

Sun. Dear Diary:

Sunday again? (yes, it only takes seven days for it to roll around.) Tonight Mildred Pinkneys class.

July 26

Mon. Dear Diary, it's 4 o'clock in the morning and what a perfect morning. Alice and I hiked to the top of the skyline for sunrise breakfast. We took a picture of the moon before the sun came up. Cooked our breakfast and came home about 10

July 29

Thurs. Dear Diary:

can you guess who called this morning? Lois Carl—I am invited to a dinner Party, how glorious. In honor of George Carey of Park Cllege Mo. P.S. Had a wonderful time.

August 1

Sun. Dear Diary:

Rev. Saveer of Denver, former Pastor of our Church, preached the morning sermon! Rev. Hamblin and family leave on vacation this week.

August 2

Mon. Dear Diary. Worked hard at the studio (????) Colored views of the world famous Skyline Drive, ahem!

August 3

Tues. Dear Diary.

I changed shifts with Ida today. Worked at our store while she cleaned house for company (???) maybe.

August 4

Wed. Dear Diary: Work half of the day at the Studio, did a little shopping; bought some cushions for porch.

August 5

Thurs. Dear Diary:- last minute call—a thing Melvin is good at—my assistance needed at Studio-

Fri. Dear Diary:

What heavy eyelids I have tonight. I mounted 15 views and columbines today- Printed some.

August 7

Sat. Dear Diary: Mom and I went shopping, and I went to work at 3 o’clock to relieve Ida at the store.

Sun. Dear Diary: after S.S. Mom, Dad, and I drove up South Hard scrabble, Wonderful dau

August 9

Mon. Dear Diary: Cecile came from Calif. To visit us thro the summer and early Fall. Lois Carl and I went to Theatre.

August 10

Tues. Dear Diary:

Since I didn’t have to work today Cecile and I had a jolly time together. Went to town afternoon.

August 11

Wed. Dear Diary:

Toots and I tuned up the “Ukes” and had a good time singing and playing. We both went to Allie’s for supper.

August 12

Thurs. Dear Diary:

Worked at the Studio-

Since there wasn’t an awful lot to do aside from mounting some convention pictures, I colored views and “puttered” around.

August 13

Fri. Dear Diary:

Worked at our store this afternoon. Stanley, Ida, and I went to see the Movie :The [Barrier?]”

August 14

Sat. Dear Diary:

Helped at home today with the Saturday baking and cleaning U.K.W. had planned on going to Manitou for a trip but was unable to go. Jewell Kasingler and I went to town together.

August 15

Sun. Dear Diary:

After S.S. Alice and I went home and prepared a five course Luncheon for Jack Merlows, Martin Long of Pueblo [circled] ???

August 16

Mon. Dear Diary:

Worked at the Studio again today. Toots and I spent the evening looking at High School Annuals—Her’s and Mine—

August 17

Tues. Dearest little Diary: — Oh, for a heart Throb!! A real Thrill!!

Something exciting!! Things are dead as (???)

August 18

Wed. Dear Diary:

Workeda t the Studio. Printed a large bunch of Skyline Views.

August 19

Thurs: Dear Diary:

Worked at the studio again to-day- Wrote Elizabeth O. and Told her we would be unable to meet her at Manitou. Toots and I went to mail it- had a nice long walk.

August 20

Fri. Dear Diary:

Cherrio, and a bottle of Rum! Had a fired chicken supper on Allie’s lawn. Ida, Toots, Allie the kids and I.

August 21

Sat. Dear Diary:

Worked at the store Ida was sick.

August 22

Sun. Dear Diary:

Off for a day in the great out-of-doors. Mother Dad Toots and I. went over Oak Creek grade in “Betsy:, the little Overland. had a jolly time.

August 23

Mon. Dear Diary:

Oh, joy! a circus in town Toots and I went to see the parade.

Met a “canon shiek” (????) Toots and I were bored to tears!

August 24

Dear Diary: Toots and I tho’t it would be fun to drive to Pueblo some day, but on enquiring about cars found it too expensive. So our nice little plan may blow up!

August 25

Wed. Dear little Diary:

Coleen Moore is here in the Movie Production “[Ireave?]” Toots and I, Stanle and Ida went

August 26

Thurs- Dear Diary, do I believe in ghosts? No. Then I must be seeing things but when several people see the same thing it must be real. Who will solve the mystery of two fellows seen several times on our street tonight. Thugs! Maybe!

August 28

Sat. Dear Diary:

Aunt Abbie has come for a visit arrived this afternoon. Hadn’t seen her for 10 years.

August 29

Sun. Dear Diary:

Took Aunt Abbie out for a day in the hills. It couldn’t have been a more delightful day. We went to S. Hard Scrabble.

August 30

Mon. Dear Diary:

Toots and I went to town, did some shopping.

August 31

Tues. Dear Diary:

In the “lime light” again. Ida and I put on our Chalk Talk stunt at O.E.S. Social.

Memoranda

Augusts big feature

“Visitors”

September 1

Wed. Dear Diary:

Nor for a good movie!

Went to see Gloria Swanson in “Fine Manners.”

September 2

Thurs. Dearest Diary:

Ah for the Hunt! No, not the customary English fox Hunt, but a cucumber hunt—Toots and I wasted gallons of gas—all we rounded up was pears!

September 3

Fri. Dear Diary:

I worked at our store today. Mr. Shed, The Eureka salesman who was here last year, has come here to work in this territory again.

September 4

Sat. Dear Diary:

Worked at the store this morning. Cecile and I went to town this afternoon to do some shopping for tomorrow.

September 5

Sun. Dear Diary:

A most delightful morning. Took a trip “throu Wt Mountain Valey by way of Texas Creek + Hillside; coming home viz North Hardscrabble.

September 6

Mon. Dear Diary: We all started out for a day in the springs- A glorious day! Had our dinner in Stratton Park. “Mosied” around city, then went to Manitou. Had our supper (dinner) in Colo. Spring. and headed homeward.

September 7

Tues. Dear Diary: This morning I washed out a few little things, and helped with the house work. Worked at the store this afternoon.

September 8

Wed. Dear Diary:

Sun. there was a terrible train wreck in Granite Canon. Mrs. Hubble C. C. woman who was in the first car that didn't go off told about the wreck in the Record

September 9

Thurs. Dear Diary:

Went to town for a hair cut. Saw Alice for a few minutes. Met Mary Clark went with her to do some shopping. Alice and I went to see. May Macovoy in “Passionate Quest”

September 10

Fri. Dear Diary: Mother, Dad, Aunt Abbie, and I all went to Pueblo, in the car. Left canon about 8:30 A.M. Went shopping some after we had lunch at American.

September 11

Sat. Dear Diary: Toots and I went to town to do some shopping- Went in to the studio and fix a snapshot. Retouched it some and left them to be printed- Mother, Aunt Abbie and I went to town after supper.

Sun: Dear Diary: Went to S.S. for a change. Derie me! maybe it did me good. ???

Last time I’d have chance to see some of the College Girls before they leave again for school- Drove to top of George for show Aunt Abbie the “Wonders”

September 13

[to side: drawing of a person saying “Baggage Please!”]

Mon. Dear Diary: How I love to try on hats—aren’t I mean? To try on all the hats in the house and not buy any? This afternoon we took the car out (The buick roadster) and “spun” around a bit. Drove to Florence.

September 14

Tues. Dear Diary:

U.K.W. bunch got to-gether for a Weenie roast and theatre party.

P.S. (saw Lerry) Ha! Ha!

September 15

Wed. Dear Diary: I worked at the store today.

September 16

Thurs Dear Diary: Toots and I went the “pace that thrills” this afternoon!

[drawing of a car below] Saw Lerry again!

September 17

Fri. Dear Diary:

Worked at the store this afternoon.

September 18

Sat. Dear Diary:

Hurrah, going to the country for the weekend, to stay with Toots while Mr. + Mrs. Hulse are on their vacation.

September 19

Sun. Dear Diary:

Awoke bright and early this pigs were out of their pens; but we were too sleepy to care.

We had real cream on our breakfast food, and fried chicken for dinner. Um yum!

September 20

Mon. Dear Diary: After the kiddies were off to school Cecile and I took life easy. We Walked and I took life easy. We walked up to the little Lincoln Park store and ordered some things for dinner. And—the bull dog pup chewed up my hat! How naughty!

September 21

Tues. Dear Diary: My folks decided it was a good day for a trip, so we, Aunt Abbie, Mom and Dad, and I, took the Eleven Mile Canyon – cripple creek- Phantom Canyon- circle drive.

September 22

Wed. dear Diary:

Worked at the store this afternoon while Ida helped serve at the Golden Circle.

September 23

Thurs: Dear Diary:

Uneventful!

September 24

Fri. Dear Diary:

Worked again in the store, after writing some letters, and addressing envelops for checks I watched the “passing Show” that is going before our store continually.

September 25

Sat. Dear Diary:

Toots and I went Down town got the Buick went for a spin. Met Ruth Wood afterward- Ruth, Toots and I had a dandy time “giggling”—

September 26

Sun. Dear Diary:

Rain it droppeth from the gentle heavens—in drizzly dripping wetness-

September 27

Dear Diary: Roudalph Valention, the screen shiek, is showing at the Jones Tonight. Toots and I had to see him.

September 29

Wd. Dear Diary:

Ida is sick the “flu” so I am working at the store.

Septebmer 30

Thur. Dear Diary: Worked continually on the statements getting them ready to mail.

Memoranda

Oct 1

Fri. Dear Diary:

Worked at our store. Alice and I dinned together and went to see Coleen Moore in “It must be Love”

Oct 1

Page ahead please!

Oh Dear, how absent minded I am! I put Oct 1 in the wrong place.

October 2

Sat. Dear Diary:

Aunt Abbie left for home today. She has given me an invitation to come and see her. How I would love to!

October 3

Sun. Dear Diary:

Took the Buelah- Pueblo circle drive. Mountains are beautiful in autumn colors.

October 4

Mon. Dear Diary:

Toots and I in quest of some entertainment meandered in to a show, and some show it was! Worked

October 5

Tues. Dear Diary:

Worked at the store, since I was tired out stayed home, and went to bed early: World Series started.

October 6

Wed. Dear Diary: Worked at the store as usual. Toots and I went to the hills for a picnic all by ourselves. Promised to be home early, but as we came home fire whistle blew- went to fire- home 10:30

October 7

Thurs. Dearest little Diary: Two of the cutest little fellows came here to-day to work for the Euereka. Toots treated me to a show.

October 8

Friday. Dear Diary: Toots and I took “mom” and Mrs. McDaniels to the high school- then went and got Alice for a ride.

October 9

Sat. Dear Diary:

Busy day at the store. World Series started almost a week earlier this year. I’m betting on St. Louis this year.

October 10

Sun. Dear Diary:

Today the choir wore the new robes for the first time. Added much to the song service.

October 11

Mon. Dear Diary:

Why do I have heart-throbs every time the little Eureka fellows come in?? One of them is classy looking—(Maybe its???)

October 12

Tues. Dear Diary Last night Alice and I went to Guild meeting. Tonight “Mom” and I went to the choir Party at Mrs. J.P.Thomas.

October 13

Wed. Dear Diary:

Alice and I went to the show together—took a walk afterward.

October 14

Thurs. Dear Diary: First our hopes and ambitions and enthusiasm are so high then something happen, and all are shattered- Such is life!

October 15

[across top:] Best game [lever?] saw 3-0 our favor-

Fri. Dear Diary: It seems quite like old times. “The whole Town Talking: about the Football Game. Went with Alice was picked up by Elizabeth + Elsie.

October 16

Sat. Toots and I went to town in the Buick this evening and sported around “Ain’t we got fun?”

October 17

Sun. Dear Diary:

Of course, I went to S.S. and church. In the afternoon Toots and I went for a short spin.

October 18

Mon. Dear Diary:

Again “We” (Mrs. McDaniels, Ida, and I) sang our little song—at Liberty League this time.

October 19

Tues. Dear Diary: Today is Ida’s birthday- Gave her Gorge Picture-

The choir met at Lulo Anderson’s for rehearsal, she entertained us.

October 20

Wed. Dear Diary:

Cecile’s visit ends today. She starts for home on the Morning Train.

Thurs. Dear Diary:

[ticket stub pasted in above, dated 1926]

A year ago today seems to have been uneventful, but today ends with the High School Play “Stop Thief”

October 22

Fri. Dear Diary:

When There’s nothing else to say I can just say “I worked”—at our store, and “choir” practiced.

October 23

Dear Diary: This is Saturday. ( I forgot) bought some of the little things for the Guild Party Monday.

October 24

Sun. Dear Diary: Went to church and sang in the choir Dear Me! I feel so much more “saintly” in a choir robe.

October 25

Mon. Dear Diary:

Mrs. Cramer and I entertained the Guild at a Halloween Party. Bunk! I’m bored to death!

October 26

Tues. Dear Diary:

How the years roll along—I’m the whole sum of 21 years- It seem but a short time ago that I was 16—gone but not forgotten.

October 27

Wed. Dear Diary: After Supper tonight I decorated the barn for to-morrow.

It was “pecks of fun.”

October 28

Thurs. Dear little Diary To-night is the eventful night—the Hallowe’en Barn Party in our Barn.

[clipping about barn party pasted in]

Octboer 29

Fri. Dear Diary: From now until the first I shall be to busy for anything but Work Statements! knee deep!

October 30

Sat.

[drawing of a sign saying “Don’t disturb. Busy”]

October 31

Sun. Dear Diary:

Church- Choir- and to bed-

November 1

Mon. Dear Diary:

Finished statements and maile them. For evening entertainment Went to see Richard Pix in the :Quarterback”

November 2

[written to side:] Choir Party dane entertained

Tues. Dear Diary:

A day that will be one of the mile stones in my life Election Day—My first vote.

November 3

Wed. There’s a great fight on Klan and Anti-Klan the Anties won the Election. Hurrah!

November 4

Thurs. Dear Diary:

Again our city has the opportunity to see Roudalph Valentino this time in “The Son of a Shiek.” his last picture.

November 5

Fri. Dear Diary:

Nothin’ special “sept” choir practice and that’s done ceased to be special.

November 6

Sat. Dear Diary:

Hard work day at the store.

November 7

Sun. Dear Diary:

Attended church this A.M. Spent the afternoon in reviewing old memories—by reading snatches from my Diary.

November 8

Mon. Dear Diary:

Guild meeting—I had to furnish the amusement—think I could do it? –mabe!

November 9

Tues. Dear Diary:

Practice for the Choir Concert—at the church.

November 10

Wed. Dear Diary: What silly notions youth has—and one of mine was that I would have fun corresponding with “K.B.” but it wasn’t. Stop a year ago.

November 11

Thurs. Dear Diary: Another Armistice Day has rolled around. The American Legion sponsored a program at the Armory. Went to that in the morning, and to the C.C.H.S football game against Florence in the afternoon 27-3 Went to show in evening.

November 12

Dear Diary: This is Friday and it only missed being the 13th by one day- I purchased a new coat today. The choir went out to the Torbets for practice + social.

November 13

Sat. Dear Diary:

A busy day, and I am tired beyond description! Went to bed early!

November 14

Sun. Dear Diary: Went to S.S. and Church sag in the choir as usual.

November 22

Mon. Dear Diary:

Practiced for Recital Tuesday. After Practice went home + rested.

November 23

Tuesday. Dear Diary:

Worked at the store until 10:30 o’clock thin practiced until 12. Worked this afternoon.

At 8 P.M. prompt the concert started. Gave two Chalk numbers “Land of My Sunset Dreams.” “Sleepy Hallow Tune”

Novebmer 24

Wed. Dear Diary:

Today’s just Wed. and the day after the “Big Night” Several people dropped in to comment on “Big Night” program.

November 25

Thurs. Dear Diary: A busy day—out for Thanksgiving Dinner to Alice’s—home to dress—then to see Reginal Denny in “Rolling Home”—To the Elks Dance—to Emily for coffee and sandwishes—then for a sleep—sweet sleep

November 26

Fri. Dear Diary:

Wheeee! Talk about Football the main topic of Canonites conversation. The Tiger-[Lajontz?] game came out 0-0.

November 27

Sat. Dear Diary:- Oh my, such a weary-ness.

November 28

Sun. Dear Diary:

Mrs. McDanils, Ida, and I put on our Chalk stunt at the Colo. State Pen. Sang in choir at our Church.

November 29

Mon. Dear Diary:

Started the statements the Monthly drain.

November 30

Tues. Dear Diary:

Today Canon boys and Lajontz boys play off tie for Southern Colo Champ of Football.

Memoranda

Wed. Dear Diary:

Hurrah! Canon won the game, but only after a second play of five minute quarters

December 1

Thurs. Dear Diary:

L.[O?]. have spread at the Church. Went to choir entertainment at Hamblins afterward.

December 2

Frid. Dear Diary

Extreme Excitement prevails the whole town’s talking football!

December 3

Sat. Dear Diary:

The big game final play for state football champion ship. Alice and I went met Findley, Ruby, Ben […]

December 4

Absentmindedness!

Isn’t that just like me again I have used Memorandum space and thrown things all out of line.

December 5

Sunday. Dear Diary:

Saw Lois Seaman today on the way to S.S. George Carey and one of his College Chums are coming here for Xmas Holiday

December 9

Mon. Dear Diary:

I’m happy as a bachelor maiden can be. Lois has received word from George to date me for his chum.

December 13

Mon. Dear Diary:

After a weary days work I was finally persuaded to go to guild meeting and supper at the church.

December 14

Tues. Dear Diary:

Oh—I suppose I shouldn’t be disappointed because the college boys couldn’t come because it seemed to much like a dream to ever come true.

December 15

[written to side and circled:] Rallen Time

Wed. Dear Diary:

Xmas party for Guild at Mrs. Palmers. Miss Mechim Miss Beck and Miss Reinholts entertain.

December 16

Thurs. Dear Diary:

Haven’t done a bit of “Early Shopping.”

December 17

Friday: Busy days before Christmas.

December 25

Sat. Dear Diary:

Again Christmas rolls around Had Christmas dinner home. The Hulse’s—and our family.

1927

January 1

Sat. Dear Diary: Plenty of good resolutions being made to-day that by sun-down tomorrow will be badly bent if not wholly broken.

January 2

Sun: Dear Diary:

Mom and Dad went to Pueblo to see Granny + I [batched?].

January 9

Sun. Dear Diary:

Several members of the Choir entertained in Chapel service at the Pen this Morning. Mrs. McD-Ida-I sang- I gave Chalk Talk.

January 10

Mon. Dear Diary: Saw Mr. Hamblin at Guild supper. He says that my pictures made a big “hit” at the pen Sunday!!!

January 11

Tues. Dear Diary:

Had the pleasure of dining at the Strathmore Hotel at the University Club Dinner. Mrs. Mc., Elsie Thomas, Mother and I put on the chalk-songs.

January 21

Mother and I went to the show.

February 8

Tues. Dear Diary:

Pop and Mom went to U. Club Banquet. Alice for supper.

February 9

Wed. Dear Diary:

Alice’s birthday—gave her an enlargement of the picture we took on our Hike July 26-1926. Skyline Drive.

February 13

Sun. Dear Diary: Gave another chapel entertainment at the C.S.P. Large crowd attended due to Rev. Hamblin’s putting the Gov. in the “con-gasette.”

February 14

Mon. Dear Diary:

Guild—Alpha Chapter—Initial spread—Had good time.

P.S.—Mr. Hamblin says that our Chapter entertainment scored another “Hit”

February 15

Tues. Dear Diary:

After a separation of two years, Rose has decided to let bygones be bygones. Alice had a Valentine Party and incidentally renew acquaintances.

February 18

Fri. Dear Diary:

Choir Practice and Party at Mrs. McDaniels.

March 4

Wed. Dear Diary:

L.G. Feed and Show. Went to Jones had a nice time.

March 7

Mon- Dear Diary:

Harold Lloyd plays in “Kid Brother”—Alice and I are going—P.S. A pippin!!

March 8

[crossed out:] Tues. Dear Diary: Popo and Mom Went to U.Club banquet so since I was going to be alone Alice asked me to come to her house for supper.

March 9

[crossed out:] Wed. Dear Diary Alice’s birthday—gave her an enlargement of the picture we took on our hike in July 1926

March 10

Thurs. Hello Little Diary! Aren’t I the lazy thing? Weeks have fled since I’ve given you even the slightest tho’t- and now I am repenting!

March 14

Mon. Dear Diary:

Guild meeting at Isabelle [One’?] Saint Patric Party. Had a “hoppin” good time—Alice Lineer took Betty Miss Green + I for spin on [pavement?]

March 16

Wed. Dear Diary:

L.G. met for Initial spread at the Church.

Went to Choir afterward.

March 17

Thurs. Dear Diary:

Saint Pat’s Day and I shure forgot to wear some green—other than that which I carry with me 365 day in a year.

March 18

Friday. Mom and Dad went to see “Oh Baby” tonight. Alice and I saw it last night it’s a “topper.”

March 19

Sat. Dear Diary: Snowed, nice soft fluffy white snow last night.

March 20

Sun. Dear Diary; this is the day that we exercise our vocal chords in the village choir.

March 23

Wed. Ida taken to the hospital—preparatory for the arrival of “Jimmie Junior”

March 24

Thurs. Ida’s baby came after a terrible time—but didn’t live. Ida in serious condition.

March 25

Friday. Ida still in serious condition.

March 27

Sun. called at hospital to see Ida. improved.

June 11

[picture of young man pasted in center with a frame drawn around it, the following written in space around] Thurs. “Lindy” America’s Air King. Welcomed home after a non-stop flight across Atlantic Ocean in his monoplane. “The spirit of St. Loois”.

June 12

Friday. The papers are all full of News about Col. Chas. A Lindergh—“Lindy” and his great achievement.

August 20

Sat. Worked hard at store—washed my hair and had it curled—before I went to Elizabeth O’Neals to a slumber Party—but she would […] us stay there—went to Elson in Chandler—Played cards most of the night—had a grand + glorious time.

August 21

Sunday- Came home from Elsons about noon. The bunch—Elizabeth, Marie, Ruby, Elva, Jewell, Maude, Alberta, Elise and myself.

August 22

Mon. Ruby Entertained the same bunch at a Bridge Party—had a pleasant evening at cards.

September 6

Tues. Met at Alice’s to organize our bunch into some sort of club. Decided on “Phi Eta Phi.” Purely social Club.

September 22

Thurs. Winnie, Opal, Alice and I, took our suppers and ate them in the [Hille?] park at Florence—then went to the show. “Prince of Headwaiters”

September 29

Tues- Went to see “Quarenlined Rivels” a cute comedy-

October 5

Wed. Alice and I went to see the picture “Resurrection”—

October 6

Thurs. Winnie entertained Phi Eta Phi. Played cards.

October 10

[fortune card pasted in with “What the penny slot scales told P” written on it. Also a card with a weight written on it.]

October 13

Thurs. Lois Haden entertained the Phi Ettas. We played “touring” lots of fun.

October 19

Wed. Phi Etas went to show—Had supposed it would be “Metropolis”—but for some reason it was changed.

October 24

Stanley taken sick in early morning—operated on in the afternoon—anxious.

October 25

Tues—Stanley doing as well as could be expected.

October 26

Wed. My birthday again ?! That makes me about 22—Went to show with Phi Eta Phis.

October 27

Thursday—Bud doing nicely. Halloween party at Emma Ritaman’s—Costuem affair—had lots of fun.

October 28

Friday—Choir party postponed—William has scarlet fever.

October 29

Sat. Hard day at the store—terribly tired.

October 30

Sun. Slept late. went to church—both services.

October 31

Mon. Hallowe’en. Went to party at Helen Pauls. Everything perfectly lovely learned ne game-“Spoof”- fun.

November 1

Tues: Entertained Phi Eta Phi at Halloween Party—Spent evening “Spoofing” and playing games—

November 3

Thurs: Gave Mother a hat for her birthday.

November 4

Friday. Stanley seems to be doing nicely.

November 11

[sticker pasted in with a soldier’s profile] Holiday—but didn’t do Nothin’ excitin’. Went for a ride in afternoon and with Winnie to the show in the evening.

November 20

Sun—Sick-a-bed with the nasty flu—!

November 21

Mon. Still a-bed.

November 22

Tuesday Ditto from yesterday.

Received word that Uncle Dick had passed away- pneumonia.

November 23

Wed- Much improved.
November 24

Thurs- Thank-Giving Day. Stanley, Ida, were up for Dinner—I was able to be up today.

Decebmer 12

Mon. Guild Xmas Party—at the church.

Had Xmas tree and Games.

December 16

Friday. Phi Eta’s Christmas Party at Helen Howerton’s—had a nice time.

December 25

Sun. Christmas.

First one alone for sometime. Not a big Xmas with us. [crossed out: Kids up for dinner] Gave our [Cantata?] tonight.

December 26

Mon. Holiday too! Celebrate Xmas today. Kids up for dinner.

December 27

Tues—Work day again, how hard it is after a holiday—!

1928

January 1

Sun. Ring out the old—Ring in the new! 9:45 SS. 11:45 church. New Years resolutions in vogue—Not indulging—too many to possible keep and would be too bad to break them.

January 2

Mon. Another day of rest New Years cam on Sunday—Went for a short ride stopped in town for some eats—went home et. um! got returns of Pittsbourg- Stanfer Football game by radios. Good radio N.Y. 6:30-10:00

January 3

Tues. Work day again. Finished statements + sent them Business in front store dull—Wire-men Busy. Started wiring New Penny Store building. On two minutes notice went with Alice-Winifred to see Shanghi Boulv’d […]

January 4

Wed. After the usual office routine figured lamp stock—nothing exciting—!

After supper Radioed awhile Bathed and went to bed.

January 6

Friday- Doll Day Drama chief character- Blues

Compensation representative in to check up work- comp. Have to go to shower- not keen about it.

January 7

Sat. Another day like spring. Usual work—totaled [accounts].

Attended shower last night had good time. Won high prize for Cootie- Eldo Swanson is the girl- Westty Land- The boy.

January 8

Sund. Awoke with a start, Fire whistle was blowing. Looked out my window Could see flames and smoke—It turned out to be the Sarah Theatre.

Went to Pueblo- had dinner at American.

January 9

Mon. Invoiced Alone—Stanley, Ida- and Mom went up N. Hardscrabble to set up Radio.

Mrs. Hamblin [entered?] Guild.

January 10

Tues. Arranged the 10th Bills + did odd jobs- tired- Alice took Winnie and I to show—“Children of Divorce”—a picture with a moral.

January 11

Wed. Invoiced Ida helped—tiresome work. Elizabeth entertained punch Played Bridge—Elsie won high—Bertie tow—Met Miss Ostroot.

January 12

Thurs. Again we invoiced—be glad when it’s done. After supper went to com. meet at Mrs. D. Duncans.

January 13

Fri. Friday the 13th. Whee—

good—Luck—bad—luck?

Neither—
Finished invoicing Hurrah!

January 14

Sat.

[written to side:] Verse that went in [Guild?] “Pig in a Basket.”

I hope you will pardon the large delay.

But I’m really sure you know you get this some day

For the poor little pig so long [set?] away.

Must be-[lake?] up this journey + be on his way

January 15

Sunday. Went to SS + church. Tho’t the preacher was going to keep us all day—

Went to Pueblo—took Stan + Ida—ate at American

January 16

Mon. Another week of work ahead. Worked on books. Went to see “Garden of Allah” Have read the book. Enjoyed picture.

January 17

Tues- Finished the book work- a relief. Polycromed a lamp. wrote letter to Toots. Sent it special del.

January 18- 19

Evdidently – Uneventful

Being guilty of neglect I can’t recall what took place on these days—probably they were not out of the ordinary- Just usual days.

January 20

Friday- Received letter from Toots. She is preparing to enter nurses training school. She is dreadfully thrilled about it. Choir Met with Josie Black Johnson. [Showered?] her—Just married.

January 21

Sat. Always a hard day—maybe it’s only the psychology of the thing, but it always seems tiresome shopped some with Mom bought a new dress.

January 22

Sun. Went to SS + church Drove to Pueblo with [folks?]- supped + home in time for choir in evening church sewed

January 23

Mon. Must be lazy?? why? because keep putting off cleaning the files—an awful job. Guild neglect. met with crammer.

January 24

Tues. Washed all shades on the last shelves at store—a real job.

Alice has the “flu.”

January 25

Wed. Jamie Holmes birthday, members of choir sent greeting cards, I had three to send—nearly ran out of hand writings! Were to practiced trio at Mrs. McD., but [by?] was sick.

January 26

Thurs. Arrived at work about 9:00. Should be here 8:30 not bad “arriving”! Put out bunch of statements—Went to see “Soft Cushions” a great deal like Douglas Fairbanks “Thief of Baghdad”.

January 27

Fri-

Feeling Peppy

!!!!!!!!

(choir Practice)

January 28

Sat. A Bake Sale in the store window today—some ladies out—Oh I hate um—and how!

January 29

Sun SS- gave a part of our mission in Elat Ajreca Church- choir etc. Went to Pueblo in aft. Took Granny for a ride toward ha Jaunta no pavement. Dinned at American.

January 30

--Blue Monday

Nothing do at store making statement “nuf sed”!

January 31

Tues. – Worked on balance of statements—Ida helped-

(not much doing)

Memoranda

There was a young lady named Eldo who caught a very nice fellow She tho’t she could keep a secret deep

But—it could be done you know.

[written to side:] Verse for Eldos Shower gift

February 1

Wed. Practice for trio at Mrs. Mc. D—good practice

February 2

Thurs. Alice + I went to see the “Crystal Cup” good picture—cute

February 3

Fri. Choir practice and Oyster supper at Lulu’s—nearly had all the eats stoled—(kids swiped some wafers)

February 4

Sat. Usual office routine—

Beautiful day warm and balmy.

February 5

Sun. Ditched SS (—naughty!) Sang in choir- went to Pueblo Took Granny + cousin Belle for ride—came home and to bed.

February 6

Mon. Weary—will I ever weary of wearing? Must have spring fever. Picked out two spring dresses at Fry + Collins real cute.

February 7

Tues. Nice Springie day—nothing stirring at the store. got off work in aft. to pract. trio at Mrs. Mc. D.

February 8

Wed- Have a million + one odd + end errands to do- Practiced at 5 o’clock for Missionary program at Church tomorrow. Went to Alice’s for Supper and the show afterwards.

February 9

Guild entertained Missionary at church—Missionary served a valentine supper at 10 o’clock—Had interesting speaker from Florence Mrs. [Grifiths?] who has handed in Holy hand- Ida Mrs McD. Grace + I sang quartette

February 11

Sat Went home early to nurse a cold.

February 12

Sun. Cold worse in bed all day.

February 13

—Cold a little better Missed a good guild meet. Lindy saw his old air route today

February 14

Tues. Still have my feet off the floor + my head in a pillow. Missed the Phi Eta Phi Valentine Party at Alice’s.

February 15

Wd- Better today sat in a chair.

February 16

Thurs. Dressed + up today—Grandmother hurt on street car in Pueblo. Mother went down.

February 17

Friday- Well—I find myself chief cook + bottle washer—Mother in Pueblo with Granny—broken hip.

February 18

Saturday- My boarder doesn’t say much about the grub—I guess it isn’t so bad or he’d [keep?].\

February 19

Sun. Got up about usual time had breakfast packed lunch + started for Pueblo. Didn’t find Grammy very well—suffering from shock of accident.

February 20

Mon. Mother stayed in Pueblo- so I’m still Janitor cook + house keeper. Having great time planning meals. Worked store this P.M.

February 21

After usual house work went to store – going to Pueblo tomorrow—hope Granny is well enough so mother can come home.

February 22

Wed. Worked at store this a.m. didn’t have chance for early start to Pueblo, didn’t go looks like snow—Dad’s Birthday.

February 23

Thurs. Snowed—Ida did book work at store, didn’t go down at all. Went to Ida’s for supper. Good Radio night.

February 24

Friday- Still cold—Went to store this a.m.

Mother still in Pueblo. Grandmother not doing very well.

February 25

Sat—at Store this aft. Ida came up for while this evening. Bath and to bed early.

February 26

Sun- Stanley- Dad- I went to Pueblo. Tiresome day. Grandmother about the same.

February 27

Mon. Work day—went to store this aft. Started Statements. Went to Gild Mrs. Ashley talked on Toas or Mex.

February 28

Tues—Worked on statements this a.m. again. Went to Pueblo with Dad about 4 o’clock got home about 11 grandmother same.

February 29

Wed—The Chance of a life time and I’ll have to let it slip—

what a shame!

March 1 [written a space below]

Thurs. Stanley left with the Ambulance to bring Grammy to Canon today. Arrived about 4:30 P.M.

March 2

Friday Sunny today—

Grammy resting comfortable condition not much better-

Usual choir practice – have taken the men into the choir.

March 3

Sat. Snowy but not cold today-

Grammy about the same

March 4

Sunday. Went to SS our class had charge of opening exercises. Stayed for church—Grammy very weak – Mrs. Ashley- spoke as China a […] church service.

March 5

Monday-Usual work routine. Grandmother passed away about 9 P.M. She would have been 85 this next April. Up until the time of her accident two weeks ago she was healthy and active.

March 6

Hard day- had very little sleep last night- Dad was in the store very little. Arrangements for Grammy’s funeral all made Dad very brave.

March 7

Wed- Another hard day ahead for us all- Funeral at 3:30 P.M. Many beautiful flowers from Pueblo friends and casual acquaintances Gilbert families came stayed over for supper.

March 9

Friday- work as usual but nothing unusual—Choir Practice started on Easter Music.

March 10

Sat. P.M’s about 3:32 1/4 – Just sold a H bow + Iron to Italian lady who couldn’t speak English. Her little boy acting as interpreter and on asking about different irons wanted to know if they were “all heavy the same” haha!

March 11

Sun. Attended church, but didn’t sing in the choir.

We went for short drive up the River Road in the afternoon.

March 12

Mon. Got off work about 3:30 P.M. The Trio- Mrs. Mc Daniel, Isabel Mc [Doanny?], Ida and I practiced at our home for the “U” club program tomorrow night-

March 13

Tues. Worked until 3:30 again today—went home—rested and got ready for “U” club program + Banquette—Later (much later) program went fine- had good time—

March 14

Wed. Practiced [banquet?] for tomorrow – Another Banquet and program booked—hot dog!

March 15

Thurs. Banqueted Again—and sang—this time at Knight Templar’s Ladies Night.

March 16

Friday. This afternoon we step out to an anniversary Tea at Mrs. T.M. Harding’s- Sang on program. This Eve. […] entertained Phi at St. Pat. party.

March 17

Sat.

[written to side:] General weariness prevails—but who cares? Not me

chorus:

Ho Ho Hum

My Heads in an

Awful Hum-drum!

Out last Night—

Out five Nights before-

But I won’t say

I won’t go out No more

March 18

Sund. SS and church in the A.Ms—

More church in P.Ms

March 19

Mon: “London at Midnight”

Ooo! Spooks? Went to see Lou- Chamly in this Mystery play—a mystery to the last scene.

March 20

Tues—Been busy today with odd jobs—not much doing in store

March 21

Wed. Choir had surprise shower for Elsie Thomas- Had a Jolly time.

March 22

Thurs. Our trio (or quartette) helped on the Elks Charity Program at 9.0.0 F. Home- put on our Chalk Numbers. Pen Orchestra and a member of towns folk put on good program.

March 23
Friday Business Dull

Choir practice dull too!

March 24

Sat. Business is dead!

Darned near dead myself!

March 25

Sunday “Our Quartette” went to the […] for Program.

1- Trio- (a) Lassie O’ Mine (b) Little Blue Bird of My Heart (With orchestra)

2- Solo – Mrs McDaniel-

3- Chalk Illustrations- Neapolitan Nights, Lizzie Mr. Stowe

March 26

[Morfet Funeral?] Officially opened

1928

March 27

Tues. Yes, I’m still a business “gal”- but business is dull so is the “gal”.

Invited to sing at Woman’s club.

Mrs. McD. developed sore throat didn’t go-

March 28

Wed. After a busy(??) work day- Took bath and went to bed early

March 29

Thurs. Elks put on same program at County Farm tonight that they put on at 9.0.0:F. Home. Put on the Chalk numbers.

Its oddles of fun to do those things!

March 30

Friday The much neglected “statements” just had to be started today—accomplished a lot.

March 31

Sat. Well- This has been a Helter-scelter day Haven’t acc. a thing—

Golden circle food sale in our window this aft.

April 1

Sun. The beginning of another Month- Sunday + “April Fools Day” – Sang in choir in morning- Went to Texas Creek in aft. for outing + to put up sign. Church early.

April 2

Mon. Statements finished for mailing. Betty called to take to guild Lucy [sent?] Gladys [Hossions?] hostess. Met at Lulu Anderson’s. Mr. Kersler- a teacher in the Philippians spoke.

April 3

Business just ain’t- Terribly windy The air is full of dust which has probably come from the Utah Dessert [drawing of dust in wind]

April 4

Wed- Ida + I went to Mrs. McDaniels early to practice for Elks Program 11th and to choir practice Easter Music at Church.

April 5

Thurs. Practice a church with Mr. Thomas for Easter Sunday Communion Service in ASfternoon Beginning to develop a cold

April 6

Friday- Have a cold in the making—what luck. Went to Choir. Golden Circle entertan choir at super after practice

April 7

Sat. Business 0[degrees] Spring may be ‘ere, but Eet shure dodn’t feel ‘at whay! (It’s a mid cold) Mom + dad attended golf club dinner at Art Wilson’s

April 8

[drawing of a lily]

Easter Sunday Church Services all beautiful today.

April 9

Mon. Practiced For the Elks Program on Wed. the 11th. Decided to do “Sleepy Hollow” + “At Peace with the world + you”

April 10

Tues. My sweet cold is still with me

April 11

Wed. Went home early to rest and get ready for Program at Elks. Had a real nice time.

April 12

Thurs.

Wish I had saved “press” notes of our program like we have last night.

April 13

Friday

Winifred in entertaining Phi Eta Phi tonight

Superstitious? No- not very

The unusual is expected to happen and it did Leonard Carlson spoke today.

April 14

Saturday: Gee I’m Lazy—(Let’s call it spring fever)

[drawing of a singing bird]

April 15

Sunday. Dad went to Republican convention at Colo Springs, So Mom and I had the day to ourselves—Went to SS + church.

April 16

Mon. Dad still in Colo Springs

April 17

Tues. Some of the statements sent Saturday are bringing home the bacon – Mrs. Mc. Ida + I helped on good fellowship Club program – got another Banquet

[written to side:] Went to Miss Mayhew + announcement party

April 18

Wed. Well after having a hard time of getting fully awake- Manfor to get to work at 9.

Opal- Lucile [Alan?] and a friend of Opal’s went skating at the rink- skating 0 hours had a good time.

April 19

Thursday
a little stiff today from going around – and around.

April 20

Friday Choir Practice Mrs. McDaniel and Grad had the final fight about the Organ! oh, boy!

April 21

Sat. Business is good in [writing?] department rest quite. Bought a new dress a silk + woolen [cape?]

April 22

Sunday- Church + S.S went over Witmore Siloan Circle drive first time I’d been over. [Siloan?] road.

April 23

Mon. Started to [clean?] files—a job. Guild meets at the church tonight.

April 24

Tues. Still Cleaning files – Folks went to Gold Club business meet. I stayed home went to bed

April 25

A drizzly dreary day – still working on files.

May 6

Sun. Went to Colo. Springs.

May 13

???

May 14

Mon. Guild Meeting

May 28

Guild Annual picnic

May 30

Wed. Picnic honoring Elsie Lutz at Opals. Went to carnival afterward

June 1

Fri. Marie Beck arrived for visit.

June 8

Fri- Picnic on lawn at “Aunt Effies”

June 10

Sun. Went to Golf Club for Supper—Some freeze.

June 11

Mon.

Attended “Red Hair” with Clare Bow starring—[color?] picture.

June 12

Tues- Picnic at Hodgins, honoring Mr. Hamblins Mother.

June 17

Sunday- Attended opening at Rainbow Lake Club. –Went to the Lake- Dinner.

June 18

Mon. Boston Society girl “flies” Atlantic-

Amelia Erhard. “Lady Lindy”

June 20

Wed. Went to play “The Gossips” – Good.

Rose Walker Morrissay home for visit.

June 22

Friday- Went to Bronks “Take My Advice” – enjoyed play.

June 23

Sat-

---------

June 24

Sun. Church and Hardscrabble after lunch supper at Golf Club—

Another freeze—!

June 28

Thurs. A bunch of us went to “The Latest from Paris” Rose went with us.

July 1

Sun. Comm. Sunday Went for picnic up River road.

July 4

Wed- Took the circle trip from [Buelzh?] over Squirril Creek. Lots of car on all roads. Picked wild columbine

July 8

Stan and Ida went with us in our car up 11 Mile Canon, Ute Pass, Colorado Springs and home. Had a wonderful trip.

July 11

Wed. Went to see Mary Clerk. First visit I’ve has with her since she returned from College. Mary is engaged to Lawrence Sparks.

July 13

Friday Alice Lost her purse – The Jinks of the day seems to have worked.

July 14

Sun. Went to S.S. Took the Copper Gulch trip to Cotopaxi and home the river road. Hot-dry-+-nasty!

July 15

Mon.

Up at 7:30 am

To work,

and,

to bed. [drawing of a bed]

July 17

Tues. Our SS gang went for a swim had a glorious time. Picnic afterward at Elizabeth’s – Played Demon.

July 20

Friday. Went with Phi Eta Phis to see the “Road to Ruin” – A Show with a Moral—

July 22

Sunday Went to Church with folks in A.M.—for a short ride in P.M. + to Med. E Church with Msn- P.M.

July 23

Mon. Work day Got off early went shopping with Alice. Met Mary Clark had a good chat.

July 26

Thurs. Alice and I started Chautauqua.

July 27

Friday. Attended Chautauqua with Alice and Winnie. “Tommy” was the play presented.

July 28

Sat.

Chautauqua again.

July 29

Sunday. Went for drive on springs road. Ate dinner in hills. Rec. Letter from Ernie Coleman.

July 30

Mon.

Chautauqua

Do Do

August 1

Wed. Finished statements to mail- Attended Chautauqua in evening.

August 5

Sun. Alice left for San Francisco, Calif. [for a?] months vacation- After Church, drove to Pueblo with folks. Picnicked in park with Gilberts- Smith […] wife folk.

August 6

Mon. Work day

and a

Hard day!

August 7

Tues. Attended bridge party at Lois S. – Jane Holmes up for supper took her out to new Golf Club house.

August 8

Wed. Mary Clark went to Yellow Stone Park for Vacation today.

August 9

Thurs. Joe Esseu Jr. died today. Had a bad operation – put up a wonderful fight.

August 10

Fri.

[Blue?] Day.

August 12

Sun. All wet to church – saw some good looking girls – one I believe to be the new [apartment o.k. o.k.?] Went up Hard Scrabble for Picnic.

August 13

Mon. Two “Big” men arrived today to put in equipment for mother’s [girl?] stores. Everything is “topsy”

August 14

Tues.

Still “topsy”

August 15

Wed

“Topsier”

August 16

Thurs.

Less “Topsy”

August 17

Friday

even less “topsy”

August 18

Sat. Big opening day- for U.S.S.

Store looks all dressed up

August 19

Sun. Went to church – Mary Clark home From yellow Stone. Had a visitor – her fiancé. Went to gold club for supper.

August 20

Mon. At the office things are topsy again. Having cup in a [panted?] – [Harriblus?] Thomeas, Trish [8 measure?] + Salies went to Golf Club for Picnic Dined + chatted afterward.

August 21

Tues.

Shelf painting; we are immersed in turpentine and strong odors.

August 22

Wed

Still painting

Augsut 23

Thurs. Phi Eta Phi Picnic in [Albite?] Gap wonderful night had a great time for Lois Hadden that girl who is studying Law.

August 24

Friday

Sleepy!

Why?

Guess!

(August 27) [written in the August 25 spot]

Mon. Alice Arrived from California.

August 28

Tues. Attended Goodrech reception. Lucile Bergen and I received guests at door and sewed [punch?]

August 29

Wed. Alice, Lucile (Or Ozzie) Winifred (Winnie) and I went to show had a good time.

August 30

Thurs. At the Office- started Statements. Ozzie, Alice + I went skating. Winnie went a “chap” Planned to go to Rainbow Lake over Labor day.

August 31

Fri. Finished Statements

September 2

Sunday Left 9 A.M. for Rainbow Lake club- Rick Astroot took us up. Had dinner at the Columbine. Played tennis and entertained a small visitor from Okla. Winnie read at night.

September 3

Mon. Breakfast 8 am girls Winnie + Ozzie went to Lake Lunch at 1 o’clock took some[one else?] + returned home about 5 pm

September 4

Tues.

Lazy

September 5

Wed.

Still Lazy

September 6

Thurs- Lazy still!

L.A. Weiner roast on Red Canyon. Devil Gap road to show- [park?]—!!!

September 7

Friday Busy with little jobs from top to—

bottom of day

September 10

Mon.

to bed early

September 11

Tues. Primary Election—Started work at 7 a.m. with Mr. Dorval, Miss McKarsic, J.P. Watt, Mr Horen. Polls closed 7 P.M. started counting. Stopped Midnight for bunch to rest- worked until 9 am

September 12

Wed. Went to bed a 9 a.m. up at 12—took hat bath to wake up—went to work for afternoon.

September 16

Sunday- Went to Golf Club for breakfast home for church Mrs. McDaniels last Sunday. Went to fund Con art at State Park. Met Winnie + Ozzie. had sandwiches in [Town?] home in time for church.

September 17

Mon. Work day

to bed early

September 20

Thurs. Had a [foursome?] in for Bridge. Alice Mary Park Beda [Bremeche?] + 2

—Informal—

September 21

Friday Busy day at the store-

Alice Winnie + I went to see “Freckles”

September 22

Saturday- Choir Practice. New leader not much [altered?]

1929

Memoranda [end of February]

Phi Eta Phi Valentine Banquet at Strathmore Hotel Feb-13-1930

May 23

[newspaper pasted in about picnic on the Royal Gorge Road with Phi Eta Phi]

July 28

Sund Drove to top of Gorge to see the Work that is being done on new bridge – took an ex army man, whom the folks just met with us – Pleasant trip.

August 4

Sun. In afternoon drove to top of Gorge from south rim road just completed woek on new suspension bridge coming nicely.

August 6

Tuesday – Worked until Two P.M. [went?] about four for Denver with Elvira Norman, Mrs. Seelye, Mrs. Runner, Winifred Rhoeds had bad roads to Colo. Springs good roads from there in to Denver. Arrived to P.M. Tried three Hotels before we found a double room. Stopping [at hand?]

August 7

Breakfasted at Adams Lunch. Winifred made appointment for wave. Went to the New Denver Theatre. It is perfectly beautiful. Saw good show. Did some shopping and went to lunch. Girls left for Yellowstone. Winifred called Gordon alone. Stepped out with Gordon and "Blind Date" to Elitches Gardens. Great time

[Pasted above: ticket stub] souvenir from Denver Theatre -1929

August 8

Thurs. Since we didn’t get in until 2 a.m. we feel weary. Had to get up for Winifred’s appointment at 9 o’clock – got out at 1 o’clock- shopped- went home and lay down to rest – slept thro supper hour didn’t awaken until 9:30 p.m. – Went to bed right then.

August 9

Friday—Breakfasted at Keebles Orval works there. Took street car for city park – went thro Museum + Park had a good time. Went to Hoffshroaders for dinner and to New Montgomery-Ward building in aft. Gordon took us Homeward bound.

August 10

Sat. Arrived home 1:15 A.M. talked, everyone deaf from our trip. Worked, washed up and repacked for Trip to Rainbow Lake with Winifred.

August 11

Sun. left about 9 o’clokc Mr folks took us to Rainbow Lake, trip uneventful. Arrived about noon. Met lots of Nice people already. We are in the Indian Pain Brush Cabin Temp.

August 12

Monday. The bugs called us bright and early for breakfast. Ate breakfast with the bride and groom. Moved to Tiny Trumpet cabin. Took some pictures of Miss Riley’s monkey – walked down Creek took pictures – met group of young people had dinner with them [Chive reed?] bridge + groom.

August 13

[paper pasted in above with addresses]

Tues. Had breakfast with Ruch C. Francis + Winifred – bummed ride to Lake with Oray Line Bus driver. Part included people on attached paper. Gray line car broke down and we all walked home – 6 miles – Tired but happy. gone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Missed lunch.

August 14

All of the Grayline “hikers” a little weary. Englishman, Jap + Irishman left and our little driver. Help came from Pueblo to get broken car. Had oodles of fun at supper, another Grayline driver joined our troop.

August 15

Thurs. Breakfasted Wrote two letters and fooled around till lunch time. Ate with the same bunch. Miss Lovelace joined our group. Gathered in Columbine Lodge and sang songs and folded paper napkins. Fun. W. and I went for walk up creek and gathered flowers.

August 16

Fooled around until after lunch then went for a long horse back ride into mountains with Helen as guide and Mrs. Cornelius, Winifred and Frank. Went to old resort built some 40 years ago.

August 17

Sat. Ruth C. took her car and a bunch of us went to Hillside for some provisions for cook—went out again later and gathered arm loads of wildflowers for the Columbine Ledge. A bunch of us went to Hillside again in aft. It rained.

August 18

Sun. Last day in camp- Packed. Winifred’s folks came for us about 10 o’clock- Had picnic dinner together – bid all the vacation acquaintances good bye.

August 19

Mon. Called at Hospital to see Lois [Sean?] She is doing nicely.

August 20

Tues. Met Elvira Norman today. Their Yellowstone trip was a great success aside from a few mishaps.

August 25

Sun Went up the River Road for a picnic ??!! @* It was a picnic for the Gnats and how!

August 26

Mon Alice and I went to see “Children of the Ritz” – this evening it was a cute picture.

August 27

[written above:] Saw R. Mc (greyline) Mrs. H.A.P [Sweet?] was in store.

Tues. Phi Eta Phi gave farewell party for Lois Hadden. She is Leaving for Hayden [Aires?] to teach.

August 28

Wed- Met “Happy” former “hap” teacher in P.O. this a.m.

They are mending the pavement in from of our store.

[Walgreen drug store card pasted in Memoranda area with “Denver 1929” written on it]

September 1

[ticket stub with “Colorado Theater Pueblo 1929” written next to it pasted above]

Sun. Left on aft train for Pueblo with Winifred and Alice to spend week-end. Stayed Franklin Hotel Saw “Charming Simmers” at Colorado after supper. was accompanied as far as Pueblo by Lois Hadden who is going to Hayden Ariez to teach in winter. To bed in the P.M. not asleep until A.M.s

September 2

[ticket stubs pasted above]

Mon. Breakfasted at Peacock – Watched Labor day parade – went to Mineral Palace Park. Waited for street car coming home – “believe it or not” saw “The Black Watch” at Palm after Dinner – Went to car ride to [Minesequa?] Lake – Saw “Broadway” after supper went for stroll down main drag met Leonard Earlson + “Jee”

September 3

Tues. Arrived home 1:15 a.m.

September 10

First “movie tone” picture showing in Canon at Fox- Jones Theatres. The picture. “In Old Arizona”. Went with Opal – pipps- Ozzie Alice Winifred – Joyce

September 11

Started work on poster for P.h.Smither – to be used in Fremont Co. booth at State Fair.

September 12

Still working on Posters for Fair.

Had a dream – a real sweet one – Russell + I compare […]

September 13

[newspaper article about Weiner Roast pasted in]

Finished work on posters. Went on Weiner Roast honoring Elsie Leetz – “Pipps” Wonderful evening had a good time.

September 15

Sun. Folks went to Denver. Alice and I played around together – Rained! Stayed all night with Stan and Ida.

September 16

Mon. Folks didn’t get home until after 7 o’clock. Had supper at Stan + Ida.

September 18

Wed. Emma Ritzman entertained the old S.S. lunch. First time we had been together for months.

September 22

Sun- Took the circle trip to Colorado Springs and Pueblo with folks – pleasant trip. “Whoops” saw “Billie” in Pueblo.

September 23

Mon. First guild meeting for season. Aeroplane Party. Met Rev. Orr at Patan N.M. who is supplying [Pulpet?].

September 24

Tuesday – Alice + I went to see “Broadway Melody” It’s a real picture-talkie

Russ’ little boy seriously ill ruptured appendix.

September 25

Wed. Purchased songs. Broadway melody – “you were meant for me” and Broadway “sing a little love song”

Septebmer 26

Thurs. have developed a cold – such crust at this time of year.

September 27

Friday – Weather forecast of my nose:

Cold – wet – Of my eyes: misty – damp

September 28

Sat. Home all day in bed most of the time trying to shake this cold.

September 29

Sunday: Cloudy all day cold – stayed in the house to take care of my cold. It’s better. Mother + Dad went to top of gorge to see work on bridge.

Memoranda

Famous sayings: to wit: “Beep” “Coocoo” “Dear old boy” “Prunes” “Beg pardon” “And then again on the other hand”-“Don’t get me wrong”-“How could anything so good be bad”

October 3

Thurs. For the first time in about 25 years the prisoners at the Colorado State Penn, riot. Citizens called to aid. None of the prisoners have escaped. State Militia arrived before dark.

October 4

Friday: After a night of fighting and murdering the prisoners surrendered at 6 A.M. It was a terrible thing. Seven guards and five convicts killed and some seriously wounded. Russell's father-in-law one of those killed.

October 5

Sat: Everyone acts stunned. No one seems to fully realize the situation. You hear nothing but prisoners mutiny.

October 6

Sun. Went to Church sung in choir. Went to top of Royal [Gorge?] to see Progress on Bridge. Met Thomases, Kennedies – Kings – Irishes.

October 7

Mon. Our Gang, Phis went to see the Maritone “Speakeasy” cute show.

October 8

Tues. Russ is back in the shop again – work is piled high.

Had my hair curled tonight.

October 9

Wed. After supper Moms went to Church Meeting Dad went to work on his Garage – and I settled down to read the evening paper when Opal came by in the car to take “our gang” for a ride – Met two Mines fellows (?)

October 10

Thurs. Quartette practice for Sunday.

October 11

Friday – Stores closed at 2:30 for the Salida- Canon Football Game. Went with Win, Ozie, Alice. Score 35-0 Canon favor.

October 13

Sun. Sang in the Choir – Mom and Dad went to Denver – I stayed with Stan and Ida.

October 14

Mon. Ida entertained the Chases at dinner. They were old neighbors of ours on Lincoln Park – they live in Calif. now. Played a new kind of [Rummy?]

October 16

Wed. Mom and I play “Rummy” Alice came down and joined us.

October 17

Thurs. After supper started to settle down for an evening of reading. Winnie drove up to get me – and the gang went for a ride.

October 18

Friday: A bunch went to Marble Cable for a beef steak fry, and to organize a hikers club. Paul Nesbit Pres. Winifred P. Sect. B Benson Tres.

October 19

Sat. Work day

Mary Jane Sparks arrived with Dr. Stork (Mary Clark’s) Spark

[October 20/21 turn out for this year]

October 22

Tues. Winifred Alice and I met at Opal’s and Lucile’s for an evening of sewing and we sang some.

October 23

Wed.

D[…] believes dreams are not always hopeless—But I wonder ???!

October 25

Friday: Stanley and Ida are proud parents today. A baby girl, weighing 7 lbs arrived at 11:20 P.M.

October 27

Sunday- went to church in A.M. Mom’s + Dad took a trip over Divide. Went on hike thro Gorge with hiking club. Picnicked at Parkdale—great time!

[newspaper clipping about hike]

October 28

Mon. Guild Meeting at Mrs. Oscar Wilson (Isabel Mrilvaney) a Halloween party.

November 1

Friday – Phi Eta Phi Entertained by Alice at a Halloween Kid Party.

November 2

[written to side:] Saturday seems to have been forgotten

(Sunday Nov 3) Went to Church – Rev. Wm. Morr, the new pastor, supplied the pulpit – his first Sunday—

November 3

Sunday—

Mom’s birthday – got some New cups—

November 4

Mon: —

Uneventful.

November 5

Tues. Been Sunny and warm all day – Went for hike over Skyline with Hiking Club. Left town 6 P.M. had a supper on other side.

Novebmer 8

Friday: — Very eventful! –we had a revelation of dreams today – and how!

November 10

Sun. Went to church. Went to train with Winifred to see the kids off who had planned to go to pueblo. They didn’t go – Joke on us – met them in town went for ride “good time had by all”

November 1

Mon. Holliday: —

11 years ago today Armistice was signed. Story—

Guild Cover dish supper at 6:30

November 13

Wed. Conutry man’s store moved. Now what will the “force” do when they want refreshment?

November 14

Thurs- Practiced for Choir at Church. We have a new member who seems quite enthusiastic –Mr. Prints—

November 17

Sunda- Played lazy today. Went to church in evening.

November 18

Nov. 25

Monday- Russ is busy on Court house plans for rewiring the building- we had fun chatting about “this and that” Guild met at Elizabeth Oneil’s

November 19

[above:] Nov 19 – 1929. Went to chicken-chowder dinner at Christian church with Winifred, Alice later went to reception at our church for Rev. Orr.

Tuesday- [inserted: (Nov. 26)} Work day as usual- “Helped” Russ with the Court House plans again ???

November 20

Wed – Went with the “Kidds” to their gym class-

November 21

Thurs. Went to see “Hollywood Revue”- It was a great show.

November 27

Wed. Started statement today.

November 28

Thursday- Thanksgiving Day – Went to Alice’s for dinner Winifred, Alice, Opal, Lucile went to Canon- Lajunte football game—Some game- Alice stayed for supper. Russ was up to see about some Court House things.

November 29

Friday—

Worked on statements

(This space is dedicated in Loving memory of xx of [Prunes?] xx)

Memoranda

[probably December 1] Sunday—

Went to S.S have reorganized the old class with Mrs. Orr as teacher. Attended Church. Alice down for afternoon – played and sang.

December 2

Monday. Worked on statements again – gee – I’m – slow.

(Some more problems to solve seem I always have them)

December 3

Tuesday. Started work on the Court House today-

December 4

Wed. Russ working on the Courthouse again.

[“Two” written above] (Had Tea at Three)

December 5

Thurs Went to Canon Chorua practice with Alice and “Ozzie” – this evening.

December 6

Friday:

Went and watched Alice and “Ozzie” and Opal at their gym class. Went to Wildwood afterward.

December 7

Sat. Came to town this evening with Alice to have her pictures taken.

December 8

Sunday- The New suspension bridge across top of Royal Gorge was formerly dedicated to-day. Opal Joyce was Miss Fremont Co. Lots of people here for occasion- I didn’t go,

December 9

Mon. Practice for Christmas Pageant at church.

Had my picture taken today.

December 10

Tues. The 10th arranged bills and usual work. Entertained Phi Etas- at a party- played “Rummy”

December 11

Wed. Got my picture proofs – they’re terrible – but what could I expect?

December 12

Thurs. Alice + I went to Chorus – and to see “The cockeyed World” afterward – (sez you – sez me!)

December 13

Fri—and the 13th- what a day! Things just seemed to go wrong – and how!!

December 14

Sat. This was a better day all around. The world seems brighter. Went to court house to see how wiring was progressing- Russ doing fine. Shopped with Alice – Taxied home.

December 15

Sunday- Went to church in a.m. – Decorated for Guild party Monday- church again in p.m.s

Mon. Went inspecting at the courthouse.

Guild Xmas Party at church Parlors. A kid party, took our own lunch – and had a tree with presents.

December 17

Tues. Xmas shoppers keep us busy—

Practice at the church for pageant.

December 19

Thurs. Alice and I went to see a “Song of old Kentucky”

December 20

Friday. Did some Xmas shopping and served Xmas shoppers.

December 21
Sat. Xmas is coming and the shoppers are all out—Worked at the store this evening too – Had an enjoyable evening sewing the dear [public?] and “chatting”

December 22

[written above:] (unexpected meetings are most enjoyable)

Sun. Church as usual. Addressed my town cards and mailed them this afternoon. Practice started about 5 p.m. at the church on Pageant. Pageant presented at 7:30- went over big.

December 25

Wed. Christmas and a beautiful sunny warm day – Opened our packages went tih Stanley and Ida to top of Gorge to see New bridge. Stanly, Ida, Joan stayed for dinner and visit – went to show in evening with Winifred, Alice + I.

December 26

Thurs- As uneventful as “the day after” is usually expected to be—

December 27

Fri.

After Choir practice met the gang – Win, Alice, Opal went to Opal’s and played bridge.

December 28

Sat. Working hard at statements again.

December 29

Sun. Nursed a cold went for short tide with fold to Winnie along – Walked down later to Mail letter and to home again.

December 30

Mon. My cold still needs nursing—

December 31

-New Year Eve-

Phi Eta Phi- Theatre party, Bridge and Watch party at Opal’s supper served at Midnight

Index of movies and more by Maizy Myers, 2016

Local Businesses
 
Salie’s Electric
Ott’s, 7/24/26
Jones Theatre, 9/11/25
Florence Recreation Hall, 12/8/25
Idlewild Restaurant, 1/12/26
Graves’ Hospital, 3/10/26
The “American” Restaurant, Pueblo 4/11/26
Affleck Studios: 5/6/26 Irene begins work, 8/2/26 Irene colors photo of Skyline Drive
 
Organizations
 
U.K.W. mentioned first on 7/24/25
Order of the Eastern Star, 9/15/25
Emporia Glee Club, 1/5/26
Elks’ Club, 1/24/26
Golden Circle, 4/21/26
Liberty League, 5/17/26
Ladies’ Guild, Alpha Chapter, 2/14/27
Phi Eta Phi, friends created club, 9/6/27
Knights’ Templar Ladies, 3/15/28
County Farm, 3/22/28
Elks’ (I.O.O.F) Charity Home, 3/29/28
Golf Club, 4/24/28
Rainbow Lake Club, 6/17/28
Hiking Club, 10/28/29
 
Local events
 
Electric fixtures installed at new High School, 9/19/25
International Order of Odd Fellows, convention, 10/19/25
Official Opening of the High School, 10/23/25
Carnival night at Jones’ Theatre, 12/4/25
“Miss Cherry-blossom,” 1/28/26
Artist Series, “Chamber Music Society,” 2/10/26
“Every Member Canvas,” church function, 3/7/26
Automobile Show, 3/12/26
New Gorge Road, 3/14/26
CCHS dance, 3/19/26
Oil Tank explosion in Florence, “a real bonfire,” 5/24/26
Granite Canyon train wreck, 9/8/26
Ku Klux Klan loses political elections, 11/4/26
Event at Colorado State Penitentiary, Rev. Hamlin put Governor into gas chamber (“con-gassette”)
Salie’s electric store begins wiring for J.C. Penney’s, 1/3/28
Sarah’s Theatre fire, 1/8/28
Street car in Pueblo, 2/16/28
Carnival, 5/30/28
Work on Royal Gorge Bridge, 7/28/29
Riot at Colorado Penitentiary, 10/3/29
Electric work started on the Courthouse, 12/3/29
Suspension bridge across Royal Gorge dedicated, 12/8/29

Favorite Trip Routes
 
Salida – Hartsel – Fairplay – Eleven Mile Canyon – Ute Pass – Green Mountain Falls – Colorado Springs, 8/29–30/1925
Pueblo toward La Junta, 1/29/28
River Road, Canon City, 3/11/28
Wetmore-Siloan Circle, 4/22/28
Copper Gulch – Cotopaxi – River Road, 7/14/28
 
Picnic Sites
 
Mineral Palace Park, Pueblo, 7/26/25
Devil’s Gap 8/6/25; 4/12/26
Florence, 8/7/25
Shaw’s Park Road toward Red Canyon, 8/9/25
“New” Parkdale Hill Road, 8/23/25
Goat Ranch on Salida road, 8/28/25
Stratton Park, Colorado Springs, 9/7/25
Squirrel Creek Canyon, 9/27/25
Hypatia Camp, 10/4/25
The ‘fish ponds,’ 4/18/26, 5/9/26
South Hardscrabble, 8/8/26
Oak Creek Grade, 8/22/26
Texas Creek, 4/1/28
Parkdale, 10/27/29
 
Movies
 
The Ten Commandments 8/11/25
The Gold Rush Charlie Chaplin, 9/30/25
Graustark Norma Talmadge, 10/7/25
The Freshman Harold Lloyd, 10/12/25
Don Q – Son of Zoro 10/16/25
Little Annie Rooney Mary Pickford, 10/27/25
Drusilla and her Million Mary Carr, 11/5/25
Her Coast of Folly Gloria Swanson, 11/6/25
The Making of O’Mally Thomas Meighan, 12/18/25
Sally Colleen Moore, 1/7/26
Irish Luck 1/21/26
Don’t 2/9/26
Royal Dancers 2/26/26
California Straight Ahead 3/2/26
Necessary Evil Ben Lyon, 3/8/26
Jim’s Girl 3/16/26
The Barrier 8/13/26
Irene Colleen Moore 8/25/26
Fine Manners Gloria Swanson, 9/2/26
Passionate Quest May McAvoy, 9/8/26
It Must be Love Colleen Moore, 9/1/26
The Quarterback Richard Pix, 11/2/26
Son of Sheik [Rudolph Valentino’s last], 11/4/26
Rolling Home Reginal Denny, 11/25/26
Kid Brother Harold Lloyd, 2/16/27
Oh Baby 3/18/27
King of Headwaiters 9/22/27
Quarantined Rivals 9/29/16
Resurrection 10/24/27
Shang-Hai Boulevard, 1/3/28
Children of Divorce 1/10/28
Garden of Allah 1/26/28
Soft Cushions 1/26/28
Crystal Cup 2/8/28
London at Midnight Lon Cheney, 3/19/28
Red Hair 6/11/28
The Latest from Paris 6/28/28
Road to Ruin 7/20/28
Freckles 9/21/28
Children of the Ritz 8/26/29
Blackwatch 9/22/29
Broadway 9/22/29
Broadway Melody 9/24/28
Speakeasy 10/7/29
Cock-eyed World 12/12/29
Song of Old Kentucky 12/17/29

Plays
 
Are Parents People Betty Bronson, 9/10/25
The Whole Town’s Talking CCHS production 12/3/25
Pill Bottle Missionary play, 2/25/26
Stop Thief! CCHS production, 10/21/26
The Gossips 6/20/28
Take My Advice 6/22/28
Hollywood Revue 11/21/29
 
Chautauqua Performances
 
Forty-five Minutes from Broadway 7/21/25
The Serenaders from Antonio, TX 7/15/26
Applesauce 7/16/26
Oh Percy! Review 7/18/26
Smilin’ Through 7/20/26
Jackson Jubilee Singers, 7/21/26
Tommy 7/26/28
 
Books
 
The Garden of Allah Hichens, 7/22/25
A Penny Spent 10/8/25
The Rambling Kid 1/10/26
The Secret of the Lonesome Dove 3/28/26
The Lifted Veil Basil King, 4/1/26
De Classe Lloyd Hughes, 4/4/26
Ne’er Do Well 4/19/26
 
World events

William Jennings Bryant dies, 7/27/25
World Series Baseball, 10/9/25
Armistice Day commemorated, 9/11/25, 11/1/29    
President Coolidge at New York Chamber of Commerce, 11/26/25
Lincoln’s birthday, 2/12/26
World Series Baseball, 10/5/26
Charles Lindberg’s transatlantic flight, 6/11/27; 2/13/28