A Typical Day for a Farm Kid a Hundred Years Ago

Reblogged from A Hundred Years Ago:

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17-year-old Helena Muffly wrote exactly 100 years ago today: 

Wednesday, February 26, 1913:  We practiced tonight.

Her middle-aged granddaughter’s comments 100 years later:

Grandma was referring to play practice. She had the role of Chloe, the servant, in the class play.

Here’s my best guess as to what Grandma’s schedule looked like on this date a hundred years ago:

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I always enjoy reading her blog and her grandmother's journal entries. Interesting to read what someone was doing 100 years ago. This is a must read blog!

One Comment (+add yours?)

  1. Sheryl
    Feb 27, 2013 @ 22:00:23

    I’m glad you enjoyed this post. It’s fun to re-read it on your site.

    Reply

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