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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Sunday, October 11, 1908
Papa went down after Aunt Minnie in a.m. Earl up for dinner. In p.m. Stoddards people, Aunt Mary and Mable were up here. Mama felt real good all day. Papa and Aunt Minnie went over to Aunt Louise's to get the butter and look at the cow. Did not get any milk from Chilt's. Earl up again in evening.
Sunday, September 27, 1908
We were all down to Stoddards all day. I came back with Earl in evening. Belle's folks up there for supper. He certainly will know me after a while. Ha! Ha! Did not get the milk.
Sunday, September 6, 1908
Stoddards up in p.m. Earl drove up in p.m. and stayed all night. Went to bed early.
Thursday, March 19, 1908
Ironed in a.m. Walked downtown in p.m. and to the dancing school in evening. Stoddards stayed at Belle's all night too. Got home at 12:45.
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