February

Monday. February 1, 1909

Back to school again today. Miss Sweet kindly informed me of the fact that if I wanted to stay in her algebra class I would have to pay better attention. Hum. Raised cain today. Of course had to stay.

2

Jean took her lesson tonight. Nothing much doing today in school except, glory be, Miss Sweet changed my seat. I came almost to kissing her on the spot! I am so glad she did. Ix is behind and Milt in front, Roy on one side and Herbert on the other. I am not much better off.

3

Was over to May for supper tonight then went over to Foxes to see Blanche. Had lots of fun. Miss S. wants me to clean her cupboard, like fun I will.

4

Nothing doing today. Fat K. had his seat changed – sits behind me now. Murder!!

5

Went to church tonight, and then over to Blanches with Kent, We put peanuts in Miss Mc.’s hat. Bet she will be mad as a hornet when she finds out. Lucile, Gladys and Blanche S. were there. Made candy.

6

Jean and I went up to school this a.m. to work in the lab. Had a perfect circus. No one else up there, that is, none of the teachers. This p.m. when we were going past Flannery’s, Miss Mc. called us in. She was all alone and we had a dandy time.

7

Miss M. to church and S.S.. Miss G. home with Miss S. Popped corn this evening. Was down to Jeans this p.m. Gonie and I were at church right behind H. Lots of fun, th’o I was almost dead. “I seen a meadow lark a settin’ on a post.” Will and Olive to dinner concert – Murder!

8

Felt horrid all day long. Snow this p.m., about 2 inches. Had to stay tonight for Miss Sweet and for Cad, about the Indian program Culej. “Indian Education”. Passed my book review in today of “Silas Marner”.

9

Blooming old blizzard out today. No school – thank heaven. No “learning and labor” for me, especially labor. Perfectly terrible out. Drifts higher than my head and the snow is so soft. Hope we have sleighing.

10

Took my lesson tonight. May gave me fits. Had to stay for Sweet tonight too. Made me sit on the front seat. Now what do you know about that? Ran down stairs. Slammed door – Had to come back.

11

Was over to Erma’s tonight. Had lots of fun too. No lab work this week. Got our report cards. Phys. Geog. 78, Latin, 87, spelling 93, Music 81 (5 off for passing notes. Hum), Algebra 86, English 83. Deportment G-. I am going to see Miss S. about that. So there now.

12

We went into the 8^th grade to the program and the unveiling of Lincoln. Dandy time. Miss S. made Jean sit on the front seat and said I was disturbing the whole room just cause I laughed at Roy’s collection of rulers. Jean was down tonight after school.

13

Jean and I went up to see Miss Sweet. She said I oughtn’t to have gotten G – so there. Cold out today. Erma and Gonie Shook were over tonight. No fun. Wanted to go to Jeans to supper but Ma wouldn’t let me. Mean shame.

14

Went to Epworth League with Jean and then down to her house. She and I both went to M.E. church. It was the last of the meetings. Sat right across from Jess and Kit, etc. Poor Jean went home with M. Orr and Randy. Guess she had a hard time keeping up.

15

Had to stay for old Sweet tonight. She threatened to send me to Prof. Now what do you know about that? She made me sit on the front seat too. Ornery old cow! She makes me weary. It certainly is a relief to get her out of my sight.

16

Jean took her lesson tonight. Went to Soo City. Read “Truthful Jane”, got a new coat, shoes, etc. Am almost dead tonight. Had my picture taken. Know they will be rotten. Jinks, I’m tired.

17

Test in music this p.m. easy. Was awfully sick tonight. May was awfully mad cause I didn’t take my lessons. Makes me sick. Land knows I’m sick enough(sic) already. Wanted to go to socible (sic) at Batties, but couldn’t.

18

Had to stay for Latin tonight. Fat got stuck in his seat, but missed the free show. Went up to Jeans this eve. Miss G. and M. came waltzing in and I skipped. I went around instead of straight home. Sassy I suppose. I don't care.

19

Am going to stay down at Jeans tonight. Met Miss G. and M. in at Douglas’s. Miss G. told us how to tiap tack with a tin can. She is teaching us bad tricks. Old sweet Hazel Marie made me sit on the front seat just cause Fatty tickled me. Miss G. wondered if she could go in with her class.

20

Miss G., Jean and I went out riding. Miss G. looked very sweet as usual. Was down to Jean’s this p.m.. Lots of fun. Hazel put snow down Jean’s neck. She’s a case, but – words cannot express—Jean came down later. Mama came home this evening. Mrs. Tone is all right.

21

Dandy day out. Jess and I road all p.m.. Went out to Vinson’s. The roads were awful th’o. Was at church, S.S. and P.E.. Nothing much doing. Made mice in church. No fun at all. Am almost dead tonight.

22

Just finished beating Dad 4 games of cards. Worked on book review until 5:30. Awful storm snow, sleet and wind. I am just too tickled for any use. Am going to quit my music. I am so glad I could just raise Cain.

23

Nothing much doing today. Went to school at eight, to rehearse, Miss Sweet having assured me she would be there without fail. Along came Miss S. 8:35. The very idea! But then what else would you expect from her?

24

Erma, Rob and I were out riding. Then took Miss Sweet for a while. We had lots of fun. I wanted to take Miss M. and G., but they were not there. They had gone to O.O.B. We went past and yelled “getting hungry,” and “Where’s the refreshments?”

25

Jean and I had a great old tiff with Miss Sweet. Had to stay until 5:15. She said, “we might as well settle it once for all.” We went over to see her after rehearsel(sic). She was as nice as pie. She put her arms around us and -- but she makes me sort of weary.

26

Indian programme(sic) today, but I was too sick to go. I guess Jean is coming down tonight. I hope she does. Miss S. gave J. and I a dandy F.L. from Miss G. and M. Well Jean didn’t come and so I am going to skip.

27

Went to Sioux City today. Dr. Knott gave me some horrid medicine. Awful stuff – and he says I must not drink coffee, what will I do? Got some new shoes etc. Wonder how long they will last. Am almost dead.

28

Dandy day out. Was over to H.’s to breakfast and then went walking with Jess. Jean and I went walking this p.m. with Kit. Was at Junior League. Then Jean went to C.E. with me. Lots of fun. Heard from Win at last.