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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Thursday, July 30, 1908
Got up early and washed all of the white clothes. Talked with Ward from Cranes'. Mr Haines came over to telephone and was drunk. Earl and I drove over to Aunt Louise's in evening. "Nose-bleed." Getting down to business.
Friday, June 26, 1908
Ironed in a.m. and washed my "merry widow". I walked down to Cranes' and us girls went to S.S. picnic at Empires. "Dummy." "I am going to ride down with Ward when he comes." Cora "Don't let those girls ride with you!" We did not want to. Ha! Ha! Walked home from Cranes at 9 o'clock. Met Sum and we had quite a visit. Uncle Theo and Aunt Mary over in evening and they went spearing.
Tuesday, May 19, 1908
Chilt came over told our fortunes in p.m. Took Pearl downtown in p.m. Talked with Ward at noon. Saw Hope.
Tuesday, April 21, 1908
Chilt over all morning. In p.m. I walked downtown and got my oxfords besides having my hat rebrimmed. Stopped at Belle's on way home. Talked with Ward at noon. Bill called up in the evening. Eli R. drove up for a while in even.
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