President's Day

Today, February 11, 1008 is President's Day. President George Bush is in Africa and we are all stuck listening to the never-ending campaign ads for B.Obama (African-American) and H. Clinton (woman) for President. What a difference it was in 1917. Woodrow Wilson was President and on April 2, 1917 he proclaimed the American entrance into World War I, a crusade to make the world "safe for democracy."
And now back to our story.............

Saturday, Jan. 27, 1917:
Stayed home this morning - Ellen and I went to see Gypsy Love. Wonderful play, I only wish Paul could have seen it. Stayed at home this evening to take bath and get things ready for tomorrow.

Sunday, Jan. 28, 1917:
Got up early - Went to church & Mr. Runnals preached on "Why I believe in Church Dancing."
Church filled - wonderful sermon.
Ellen came this afternoon. Paul called up and I told him to come down so I had Paul and Ellen for supper. Delightful evening.

Monday, January 29, 1917:
Gloomy rainy morning. Finished grading exam papers.
Results of exam:
Helen 70
Elsie 64
Morrison 66
Mona 82
Willie 64 *
Robert 70
Ivor 67
Ferdinand 68 *

Did not go to teachers meeting so stayed home and made out grade cards, reports etc.
Carpet laid on stairs.

* Willie and Ferdinand are Paul's younger brothers.

Tuesday, January 30, 1917:
Met Paul along the pike this beautiful spring like morning. He's going to dentist. Did not go to teachers meeting. Paul called about 8 o'clock. Finished sewing nightgown.

Wednesday, January 31, 1917:
Fine spring like weather. Pauls horses ran away and wheels ran over him. O I hope he is not hurt much. Came home early. Paul came about 8 and brought me a box of candy. Wonderful evening but Paul stiff from accident. He pledged our love again as the meaning of my ring.

Thursday, February 1, 1917:
Aufully sick in school. Could not work at all - headache. Helen called at noon. Went to our house and stayed all night. Feeling awful. Paul called to know what was the matter.

Friday, February 2, 1917:
Zero Weather - gas low - no heat. Paul came tonight but had to wear sweaters all the time. An awful cold day.

Saturday, February 3, 1917:
No sleep last night. No fire hardly & feeling terrible. Went to store - made up books took out some bills. Drew check for $55.50 and paid Uhlers. Paul called and said there was room for 1 more out there. Went to bed early.