Monthly Archives: July 2012

I am so different

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Apr 18-23, 1911] Tues. April 18, 1911 Went to school. I got A on my card in Latin  that is the first time I have gotten A in latin for so long I could hardley believe it. This afternoon I … Continue reading →

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So embarrassed!

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Apr 12-17, 1911]  Wed. April 12, 1911 Went to school this afternoon.  I took my music lesson and enjoyed it very much. It seems as if I can’t stand it if Papa won’t let me be in that orchestra!!! In … Continue reading →

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Gibson Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Paula

April 4-8, 1911  Tues. April 4, 1911 Its rained practically all day and it’s raining now. Went to school and this afternoon Mamma & I went down town shopping  We picked out my new Easter hat and I am very … Continue reading →

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April Fool’s Day

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Paula

April 1-2, 1911 Sat. April 1, 1911 This morning the folks made the first lot of pancakes all right and the second griddle full had cotton in them and we girls sawed away on them  too funny for anything   Phyllis ate two … Continue reading →

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Photo ops

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Paula

Mar 30-31, 1911 Thurs. March 30, 1911 This morning we got up late and about 10:30 we started for a walk  we went up to the Ladies Seminary across the city  then we went way out Park St and home … Continue reading →

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“It was the limit!”

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Paula

Mar 26-29, 1911 Sun. March 26, 1911 I didn’t go to church but went down with fear and trembling to S.S.  Oh I was scared blue to get up and say my speech   so were Berril and Mary. I got … Continue reading →

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What a tomboy!!!

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Paula

Sat. March 25, 1911 This morning I practiced then got on my roller skates and skated a while   a crowd of small boys played base ball at the lower end of the hill and they really needed me to make … Continue reading →

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The orchestra performs

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Paula

Mar 22-24, 1911 Wed. March 22, 1911 Went to school this afternoon  I took my music lesson He gave me the “Frolic of the Flowers” today. Elma asked me to wait on table at the Philathea Baraca banquet tonight but … Continue reading →

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Empire Restaurant

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Paula

Mar 18-20, 1911 Sat. March 18, 1911 This morning I worked then mamma and I went to Allegan on the noon train. When we got there I walked back up the track (had some rather thrilling experiences with a freight … Continue reading →

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Crazy Quilt Time!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Paula

Week of Mar 13 – 16, 1911 Mon. March 13, 1911 We had an inspiration to get out my crazy quilt and work on it and I think it is lots of fun thought it takes lots of time and … Continue reading →

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