Jan 1
1934 - Read the 1934 letters. Worked a little in the hospital. No word from Sweets.
1935 - Last nite listened to New Year's programs at Wallace's house. Alabama beat Stanford. Having a dance here tonite. Didn't go. Crap game winner.
1936 - Kay & I had chicken dinner. Listened to Stanford beat S.M.U 0-7. I am taking Wallaces place till Sunday, as camp assistant.
1937 - It cleared up today and at sundown is awful cold. Got a card from the Turney's.
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Jan 2
1934 - Got my check for $36. Sent $5 to the folks. Helped Chuck get his meal cost for the month - 24 cents.
1935 - We had a nice day. Wrote to E. Robie. Have 90 men in camp. They started building cabins for the men. It's Edna now.
1936 - Got my check for $45.00 for Massey. Bill was $70. Had lots of rain last night. Have another Persian cat.
1937 - It was 6 below zero this morning. It quit snowing. We have quite a large bill at Massey's
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Jan 3
1934 - Took a test. Heard that Sweets was up at HeHe so wrote to her.
1935 - Dick R. was up today. Have several sick in camp. Stayed up till late waiting for Nan and another flunkie.
1936 - Snow here today. Also lots of rain. Worked as camp manager again today. Raining at bed time.
1937 - Amiel & I went hunting. Got 3 quail. Lizzie & Amiel ate supper with us.
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Jan 4
1934 - Mark & I helped Doc Starr with examinations today.
1935 - Rain today but still about 6 inches of snow on the ground. Florence caught me at the phone this morning. Nan made candy.
1936 - The creek is up pretty high today. Dr. Freeland was here to see Kay. Rain and wind today.
1937 - It got cold last nite. Was 8 below zero this morning. Got a cord of wood - $6.00 at Massey's.
1938 - The men worked for the last day.
Jan 5
1934 - I wonder why a girl will treat a guy like this. I haven't heard from Sweets yet. Doc went to Portland. Chuck & I ate at mid-nite last nite.
1935 - This evening, Ralph McBen, Royal & I went to the Agency. Watched the dance. It is pretty cold.
1936 - Wallace came back today. Had some more rain. Weigh 120 pounds.
1937 - Still cold. Have my fires in the basement. Just a few men working at the hospital now.
1938 - A few men are here cleaning up camp.
Jan 6
1934 - Sweets came down today. She let me wear her ring. Feel better. Mark & I ordered a radio yesterday and this book.. (If the book he is writing about is the diary I am typing from, it was new 76 years ago! - m)
1935 - Got back to camp at 6:30 A.M. Lost $1.50 at blackjack last nite. It started to snow this evening. Talked to Lizzie over the phone today.
1936 - Vic left for Ft. Lapwai this afternoon. Worked for Wallace till 10 A.M. and was done for the day.
1937 - Went hunting and got a rabbit and quail. Freezing all day. They are pouring the floor now.
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Jan 7
1934 - Doc returned and gave us a lesson. Shot baskets this P.M.
1935 - H.G.S. got back today. Lizzie called up this evening. It is snowing again. Won a nickle from H.G. with the dice.
1936 - Went to ___ today. Snowed all morning. We got 50 inches. Finished a chain.
1937 - The thermometer was around zero all day. We lost eight chickens. Making a girdle yet.
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Jan 8
1934 - Watched Doc sew up a lacerated skull on the front of the head.
1935 - Wrote to Edna this evening. It is pretty cold this evening. Fed the cat at midnite & to bed.
1936 - Got 68 inches today. Had a long walk to the truck. Rain in the evening at Agency.
1937 - It was 23 below zero this morning. It was too cold to work so are laying ofrf till Monday. Got 2 quail.
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Jan 9
1934 - Got a cold shot. Went to Gateway with Gordie. We went up the grade along the Deschutes. It is 1:30 now.
1935 - It is cold today. Started reading The Bishop's Shadow. Wrote a letter to Edna this evening.
1936 - We got 84 inches in a little snow today.
1937 - It is snow at bed time. Got a quail. Read "The Mental Marvel" by Fred MacIsaac. Good.
1938 - Rode out to Bob Jackson's. Got one quail.
Jan 10
1934 - 111# I'm losing weight. May be Sweets fault. Sweets crashed in at noon. We strolled around and she consented to be mine. Lucky? Yes
1935 - Was pretty cold last nite. The trucks brakes froze. Went over and visited Naomi this evening.
1936 - We got 114" Rained all day so I got pretty wet.
1937 - It snowed most of the day. Hunted but got nothing. Diptheria in the school.
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Jan 11
1934 - Have several men suffering with reaction from the diptheria shots. Got a sore ear from cold shot.
1935 - Having a dance here tonite. A little snow fell today. Kathryne washed my shirts. Am I in love with her?
1936 - Took a bath today. Kay made a cake. Rained a little. Cut wood and brought the cat.
1937 - Cleaned up today. Worked tonite. No quail again. Still cold.
1938 - Took out the last load today.
Jan 12
1934 - I weigh 110 so Sweets had better watch out. Doc is going to take out tonsils tomorow.
1935 - Slept most of the morning. Ralph Mc, Royal & I are going to the dance at Madras tonite.
1936 - Slept late today. Cut wood & fixed the tent a little. Kay's grandmother brought some meat to us.
1937 - Killed a quail today. Lots of smoke. Chas Mateson was found dead. Payday $35.20.
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Jan 13
1934 - Watched Doc relieve James Porter of his tonsils.
1935 - Naomi & Florence went along. We got back at 5 A.M. Had quite a time. Cedric L. Lost his pants. Lost at dice today. Lots of snow.
1936 - No truck so I drew maps of Sec. 2-3. Man drowned in Warm Springs River.
1937 - I have ten days in so will take some off. Was snowy and icy. Amiel & Liz visited.
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Jan 14
1934 - Rather dreary day. Slept through breakfast. Weigh 121 pounds. Listened to our radio.
1935 - Snowed a little all day. Listened to Ed Forest's radio this evening. Our water system is froze up.
1936 - We got 42 inches. Snow and rain. Visited Hi Smith and got some books last nite.
1937 - Hunted all over today for one quail. Dan got me a glass for our window. Crossed creek on ice.
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Jan 15
1934 - Got my 2nd vaccine. Still good weather.
1935 - Snowed some more today. Liz called up. Kay was over visiting this evening. About 1-1/2" of snow on the ground now.
1936 - We are in Sec 15 now. Leave there at 2:30. Rode down in a open truck. Got new gloves. Snow & rain.
1937 - Sent for a draft. kerosene lamp.
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