The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-10
Extracts from Mrs. Home
spun's Diary.--C0n.
LOGAN, Ohio.

LOGAN, Ohio.
MoN.-Moderatc. Oh, dear! If
our washing ain't the last one cut
around here! And don't ] feel blue
borrowing trouble concerning
future prospects of half a century
to come; where shall We be? who
will fill our places? Won't our once
happy American freedom and union
be busted? Discontented workmen
and employees are causing such
strikes, making many homes desc
late. Eve.-'rhe little girls are out
catching tire-flies, which l put un-
der tumblers to await the return of
those out late, thus saving other
lights. Poor Richard thought q
penny saved was worth two earned.
There would be fewer paupers if his
wise counsel was needed more. /
know the good Book reads, "The
liberal soul shall be made fat" but
not the careless spendthrift.
TUEs.-Medium.-I managed the
ironing and baking, a. m. Well, if
our next door dwelling house amt
coming out in new coat of paint!
If Mr.. Bramblebush wants others to
do ditto, let him pay in more than
mana ,,rn,,,icnu II 1opGv nnfnrur;.,
ing to improve buildings and fenc-
es, but still | do admire the good,
old-fashioned homestead, especially
the one where 1 was born and bred.
In my muses. fond memory it re-
calls early days, and friends of yore
now on the other shore. Oh, shall
we ever meet again! Eve.-Our
trap caught another big rat; it won't
get any more chickens if the trap
does. Somehow after Mr.. Home
spun hit 1t in the head and left it
for dead it is among the missing.
So fortune and fame oft proves a
mere game, lost when grasped.
WED.-Clear. The world is NOV
ing slowly on. Onward! Cherry
picking around proceeds che(e)rily.
Mr.. Betters trees yield several gal
Ions to-day. l picked peas and
beans for dinner; garden helps
one much ifattended to. Pm prop
erly informed the Infirmary of
Hooking county hasa good garden;
they are in no danger of starvation
there; also free from vermin, etc,
which looks encouraging. Many
Pve seen can't say that
much. Society will expand and aid
the poor sometime, even poor wo-
mans cause. l.l a,rl .-,,.
THUR. = Changeable. / sewed
and knit and minded my home bus
mess, besides peeping out at others
now and then, like most women do.
/ read the local news until quite
confused and sigh for rest. p. NJ
Lady callers played te organ and
sung, "Gay girls of sweet sixteen"
How 1t makes the laborcr sweat
The scorching Summers heat;
The weather recently so wet
Now burns the boys bare feet.
We'd like the rivers side to rove,
Or takca pleasant sail;
Thc time To seek the shady grove,
Wish II rcfr, shing gale.
1t matters not how dry and hot.
There's work that must be done;
y dny the weary feet must trot
Until the setting sun. -iafH -.a
BreeZcs of fans for ladies gay, 81
The burning sun rays mine;
Preparing for - rainy day,
Improve the weather fine!
1.aborers' sleep Is always sweet: pl1f
Cool nights we snore and dream; 80
Aurpr;'s curly dawn then greet
And milk The cows for cream.
Harvest season comes rushing ON, ,,
The farmers busy time;
The l0urels of crops tn he won,
Bring more than poets rhyme. 4
The day of rest to church we 20,
To worship with the throng; .44
For Summers heat and Winters snow
Don't hinder prayer and song.
What II the sermons amt all heard
The deacons nod asleep;
To'this our faith we have cOncurrcd,
Our Sabbath day to keep. ..N.
Some people do not care to come,
Prefer to work or play,
Or silently worship mt home, r 4. ..ut.
Alike on every day.
Mrs. LovELAND.