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[illegible] to water without doubt the traveling on
ice and land is very difficult; but Charley Woodman
has gone to Marysville for the mail. I would have
sent letters but have given away all my money.
Gave Sylvia 12 cts, sent mother a dollar, gave
June 25 cts. Dear June I'm almost sorry I
didnt give her the dollar but Voltie will give
something—(money) in Watertown and I can give
Irene money later. As the snow disapears it
exposes and brings to view a very filthy door yard.
To day Maud is washing & Irene Sr is limping
around doing the dishes, separator and cooking.
"Ole man" Sr is untoping straw stack. The hens
are all out scratching among the straw for
wheat. Wallace gone to Clayton to get tooth
pulled out. Evening Dad went for mail. Whig, Daily
Agriculturist, American Woman, Household Guest, a
letter from Watson, postal from New Thought, and
a letter from Clark Street, Chicago which I
have not opened.