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Iowa Byington Reed diary, July 1, 1902-July 31, 1903

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Sunday May 31st 1903
Still raining. I tried to same my chickens by
bringing them in the house. I read a little
and worried through the work. The weather is so
depressing.
Monday June 1st 1903
It rained all day. I took care of my chickens, did
the regular house work and made tatting for Mollie.
Tuesday June 2nd 1903
Still raining. The river is rising very fast. I
wrote a letter home today. The boys cannot do
\any farm work. Walter is trying to split wood.
Will puts in some time at the village watching the river.
I went down this afternoon to see it.
Wednesday June 3rd 1903
It was showery today but I got some washing
done and the clothes dry. I swept the south
room down stairs in the afternoon and cleaned
up the house some. A note from Hattie says
Mother is feeling better. We cannot cross to get to town.

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Sunday May 31st 1903 Still raining. I tried to same my chickens by bringing them in the house. I read a little and worried through the work. The weather is so depressing. Monday June 1st 1903 It rained all day. I took care of my chickens, did the regular house work and made tatting for Mollie. Tuesday June 2nd 1903 Still raining. The river is rising very fast. I wrote a letter home today. The boys cannot do \any farm work. Walter is trying to split wood. Will puts in some time at the village watching the river. I went down this afternoon to see it. Wednesday June 3rd 1903 It was showery today but I got some washing done and the clothes dry. I swept the south room down stairs in the afternoon and cleaned up the house some. A note from Hattie says Mother is feeling better. We cannot cross to get to town.