Grace Rose lived from 1887 to 1981. She was born in Michigan and lived there most of her life. This is a transcription of her diary written in 1908, the year she turned 21. She lived in Corunna, Michigan at the time. In just a few years, she would be married to Earl Derham. Read on for the adventures of a single girl in the early 20th century!
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Tuesday, May 26, 1908
Mrs Brands and Leah Eveleth came up in evening. Papa and I drove Dan downtown after supper. Harry Hawkins had his raising in afternoon. Rained in p.m. Rec'd W.F.C.'s letter and ans'd it. Poor fellow, he says he is falling yet. Ha! Ha!
Monday, May 25, 1908
Awful warm and rained at night. Papa got home at 7 o'clock with the horses. Dan and John.
Sunday, Feb 9, 1908
Alone all day. Ans'd Ella's, Will C's, and M.A.'s letters and made candy. Talked with Dan and Will C in evening. Owosso cut Dan and I off before we were thru talking. Darn her!
Sunday, Jan 26, 1908
Snowed all day. Chilt over in p.m. Dan called me up over the phone. "Great." Made candy. Heard that poor Will C. has the measles. Poor fellow!
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