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GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY DIARY 1880 1930 WOODWARD & LOTHROP WASHINGTON

Mary Jean Simpson 1930 208 Mass Ave. N. E. #501 GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY DIARY 1880 1930 WOODWARD & LOTHROP WASHINGTON

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JANUARY WED. 1 THU. 2 went downtown, bought a velvet skirt also a dark green chiffon dress to wear under my new grey cloth coat purchased last week. Can't have it until Mon. but don't care. Good news from Mrs Dutton who seems to have turned the corner and is getting better BIRTHSTONES: The generally recognized list of birthstones: January—Garnet February—Amethyst March—Bloodstone and Aquamarine April—Diamond May—Emerald June—Pearl and Moonstone July—Ruby August—Sardonyx and Peridot September—Sapphire October—Opal and Tourmaline November—Topaz December—Turquoise and Lapis-lazuli 6

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JANUARY FRI. 3 Very busy day. Mr. Haskell came to dinner and while we were eating the alarm of fire at the Capitol came in. we went up there posthaste and arrived in time to see the movie cameras in action but the fire was out. We then went to the Earle to see "Second choice" & walked home afterwards. SAT. 4 Beautiful morning. Started for the office and fell on my poor, sore knee in front of Women's Party Bldg. Had to go back home and bandage it. Swollen so badly I decided to see Dr. Miner which I did this evening and he advised x-ray as soon a bruise is healed. Took first shot of cold serum. Home to bed feeling very lame and sore in every joint Mother better today. NEW LIST OF BIRTHSTONES: An official list of proper birthstones issued after long research by the National Jewelers' Association of Great Britain: January--Garnet February--Amethyst March--Bloodstone April--Sapphire May--Emerald June--Turquoise July--Onyx August--Carnelian September--Chrysolite October--Aquamarine November--Topaz December--Ruby [7]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JANUARY SUN. 5 Fine day but I was so lame I could scarcely hobble so I stayed home from church & got dinner, not very successfully, to which Ruth came and later she took me for a long ride out toward Kensington and back which I enjoyed. Ruth stayed to supper and we read and chatted until late. MON. 6 Blue Monday, lots of work as usual but I did not feel well, my knee burt frightfully and I was lame & sore all over. went to the Doctor's to get my second serum and to have my knee dressed. Home to my bed full of aches. SOLAR SYSTEM: The planets in the solar system, in order of their distance from the sun, are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. Mercury is 35,960,500 miles away from the sun and is the planet nearest to it; Neptune is furthest away--2,793,487,000 miles away. The Earth is 92,897,400 miles away from the sun. [8]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JANUARY TUE. 7 not quite so lame today. Lovely warm day, like Spring, so I wore light coat. Had lunch with Mr. Barry today at the Senate restaurant as I did not like to walk home on my poor crippled leg. Mother went to the D.A.R. all by herself today. WED. 8 Worked on my lesson today Mr. Miller absent because his children have chicken pox THE MOON--I: This satellite of earth completes its circuit in an average period of 27 days, 7 hours, 43 minutes. The average distance from the earth to the moon is 238,857 miles; the greatest distance is 252,715 miles; the shortest distance is 221,466. [9]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JANUARY THU. 9 FRI. 10 Finished my lesson this A. M. & mailed it. Have already started on the next one, which I think I shall like better. Busy day. Had interview with Mr. Webb on a P. O. matter, saw Mr. Gibson and his son. Home to lunch. THE MOON--II: The same face of the moon is always presented to observers on the earth--we never see its other side. The surface of the moon has about 14,657,000 square miles. Its volume is 1/49 that of the earth. Its density is about 3/5 of that of the earth. [10]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JANUARY SAT. 11 Colder. Very busy day at office and also worked on my lesson for about two hours. came home to dinner and Ruth came also, after which she and I went to Constitution Hall to hear Sigrid Onegin who was very good indeed. Segrid [Sigrid] Onegin concert SUN. 12 We did not go to church today but I have been very busy washing, ironing, mending etc. Also wrote Mrs. Farge and Mr. Dutton THE MOON--III: Tides upon the earth are caused mainly by the moon which has more than twice as great an influence upon them as the sun. It is the opinion of most astronomers that the moon is devoid of air and water-- that there can be no life upon it. [11]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JANUARY MON. 13 Board meeting B. & P.W. at Club 6:30 TUE. 14 Cause & Cure of War Banquet 7:00 Vt. Ass. 8:50 THE MOON--IV: By means of powerful telescopes, the moon has been brought to within 90 miles of the earth, optically. It is believed that the large depressions in the surface of this satellite are craters of extinct vol- canoes. They are very numerous. [12]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JANUARY WED. 15 I intended to go to Moss Williams' tea today but was so late getting home and so tired that I decided against it. Tea for B. & P.W. officers at Charl William's 5: - 6:30 THU. 16 Today same as usual at office. Came home and got dressed to join Ruth at Club for dinner. Wore black lace. Got drunken taxi driver and had adventures getting there. Very interesting gathering of B.& P.W's from everywhere. Miss McChurch, Pres. made fine address. Enjoyed it but home very tired. B. & P.W. dinner at Club 6:30 Cause & Cure of War Reception 9:00. EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE--I: It is a mixture of gases, the chief constituents being nitrogen and oxygen which comprise respectively 78 and 21 per cent of the entire atmosphere. Five other gases make up the remaining one per cent. The earth's attraction overcomes the tendency of these gases to escape into space. [13]

1880. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY. 1930 JANUARY FRI. 17 Very busy say and came home at night much too tired to go to C. & C. of War meeting so stayed quietly home reading "Colonel" and went to bed very early, for me. SAT. 18 Busy morning but we got off early this P.M. so I marketed and then went home to wash, iron etc. About 5:00 P.M. Dr. Willard called up and asked me to have dinner with him & talk over Adult Education plans which I did. We went to station. He is very interesting. Much colder tonight. EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE-II: Obeying the law of gases, the atmosphere presses downward and in all other directions at sea level, the pressure being fifteen pounds per square inch on every surface. The higher the altitude, the lower the pressure. As the altitude increases, the air becomes thinner, finally fading into emptiness. [14]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JANUARY SUN. 19 M Lovely morning so we went to church and heard a very fine sermon on "Ankle Deep Religion." Home and had dinner after which I read the papers and went to bed. Not feeling very well today. Ruth came for supper and spent the evening. To bed early. MON. 20 Feeling better this A. M. but Mrs. P. ill so Mr. P. could not come. Mr. Miller's little boy took some alkaline poison and he had to rush home so I had a large afternoon by myself with a heap of reports, etc. Home very tired tonight. Weather gloomy, streets icy. EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE--III: Although traces of the atmosphere extend as high a two hundred miles above the surface of the earth, 98 per cent is included in a layer extending twenty-one miles above the earth. Hydrogen, the lightest gas in the atmosphere may overcome the earth's attraction and escape. [15]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JANUARY TUE. 21 Very slippery streets so I had to go home at noon to do the marketing for I feared to have Mother go out. Busy day and had to go back at night to hunt up some reports I lost or forgot to send. Read a while and tumbled into bed, very weary. WED. 22 Very gloomy, disagreeable day with rain, snow and colder at night. Busy day. Had lunch with Ruth on House side. Worked for 2 hrs. on my lesson. Home for an early dinner then Ruth joined us & we went to the Metropolitan to the movies. John B. was very good but play a little raw in spots. Slepth badly but no other ill effects. Movies to see John Barrymore in "General Crack." EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE--IV: Bacteria and dust are among the many sub- stances held in suspension by the atmosphere. Contrary to a general im- pression, these are useful. Only a small percentage of the bacteria are harm- ful, the remainder being of benefit to man. The dust particles diffuse light and give even illumination. [16]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JANUARY THU. 23 Clearing, snow early - colder. Somewhat less slippery this A.M. Busy day but not much accomplished, Mr. Wilson bro't me his daughter's story to read. Read also KAθ journal and Feb. Scribner's - always good Home at 5:00 - got dinner did dishes, washed, mended to bed early. FRI. 24 Usual day at the office with no so much to do as usual. Worked on my lesson and went home early, dressed and went next door for dinner with the Stanger's met there a nice man by the name of Judge Lee of Idaho who is recently appointed to Interstate Commerce Commision. Very enter- taining. Dinner with Stanger's. 6:30. WINDS DEFINED--I: A cyclone is a circular system of winds covering a great area and includes gentle as well as strong winds. The term is popu- larly misused in designating a destructive wind. As a matter of fact, cy- clones are beneficial, giving us most of our weather changes. [17]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JANUARY SAT. 25 Busy morning. Left at noon to go home & dress for luncheon which was very attractive. Saw Amy Wilson and Miss Roges, also another lady I never can remember, from Lambda. Home & marketed and got the place in order - worked frantically to finsh before Ruth & Ann came for supper. Had a nice evening. K A Theta Founder's Day luncheon, Hay-Adams House 1:00 P.M. SUN. 26 Got up early and accomplished a lot before church-time, went to N.Y. Ave church. Crowded so we sat on the pulpit steps. Home to a very simple luncheon after which I read & rested until Ruth came. Mr. & Mrs. Stanger came for supper. We had waffles and maple syrup. Very cosey evening but both of us very weary WINDS DEFINED--II: A gale is a straight, strong wind. A whirlwind is an eddy in the atmosphere, whisking up dust and larger objects if it is suffi- ciently strong. A tornado is a powerful whirlwind, violent in its vertical action and capable of lifting objects to great heights. [18]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JANUARY MON. 27 Disagreeable day. cold, damp & still slippery. It snowed fitfully all morning and I stayed up here for lunch which I had with Ruth at the House restaurant. Very busy all day. Worked on my books and on my lesson which I nearly finished. Went home to a simple dinner & spent the evening reading. Very tired tonight. TUE. 28 Woke up to a world blanketed in thick dirty fog. The streets even more "slick," as Southerners say, than before. I got a ride to work with Miss Nora. Went home for lunch to get food at grocery as Mother dared not brave slippery streets. Mailed my VIIIth lesson this A.M. WINDS DEFINED--III: A hurricane is a circular or semi-circular system of winds, peculiar to the trops of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea; it is principally horizontal in its action. A typhoon is a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. A waterspout is a tornado or violent whirlwind over water. [19]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JANUARY WED. 29 Day same as usual but big snow storm beginning in the night and continued all day so everything was mantled a foot deep in white. Very pretty but inconvenient. THU. 30 Office routine as usual. God very little done. Went down town at noon to get hair washed etc. & had lunch at Happinen. Busy P.M. Home & went down to N.Y. Ave. to the church supper which was not very good. Stayed for evening meeting and nearly froze waiting for car afterward Finally home in taxi to hot giner tea & bed. WHEN THE BAROMETER RISES - Unsettled weather is indicated by a rapid rise, settled weather by a gradual rise and fine weather by a rise with south- erly winds. After rain a rise with dry air and increasing cold in the summer indicates better weather. Wind and rain from northward are indicated by a rise with moist air and low temperature. [20]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JANUARY FRI. 31 Busy day. Worked on my B. + P.W. Legislative Program for Feb. 24. wrote Miss Matthews & Miss Williams. Home very tired. Had dinner - good one too, and we went to see Otis Skinnier [Skinner] in "Papa Juan" a perfectly delightful play - translation from the Spanish. Had long wait for car & came home weary & cold. Otis Skinner in "Papa Juan". FEBRUARY SAT. 1 Hoped for an early adjournment today but instead of that we stayed longer than usual. Home to dinner and spend the evening with the new Geographic and my new Guild book, The 'Human mind." To bed, not very early, after washing quite a bit. Gloomy, grey day. warmer WHEN THE BAROMETER FALLS--Stormy weather is indicated by a rapid fall with westerly wind. Storm hail and rain in the summer is indicated by a fall with northerly wind. In the winter, a fall with dry air and increas- ing cold indicates snow. After calm warm weather, a fall indicates rain and squalls. [21]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP FEBRUARY SUN. 2 Brighter and warmer today. up, not very early, so we were late getting started to church and so had to sit downstairs. Communion today. Perfect crowd there. Home to lunch & ironing. Went out to Takoma to Bessie's to supper. Mr. Brownell & Mabel there from Burlington Also Mr. & Mrs. Alenson, friends of Bessie's. Home to bed, after extensive laundry. MON. 3 Warmer and fair. Spent morning trying to figure out accounts. WEATHER WISDOM--1: A gray, lowering sunset, or one where the sky is green or yellowish green, indicates rain. A red sunrise, with clouds lower- ing later in the morning, also indicates rain. A halo after fine weather in- dicates a storm. A morning rainbow is a sign of rain, an evening one of fine weather. [22]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 FEBRUARY SAT. 8 SUN. 9 Did not go to church this morning as Mother had quite a cold and Dr. Sizoo's sermon was broadcast over the radio. HOW FORESTS AFFECT CLIMATE--II: When such forests are destroyed, not only are regions nearby affected but dry regions some distance away may suffer from lack of moisture. The influence of mountains upon precipitations of moisture is influenced by presence of forests. [25]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP FEBRUARY FRI. 14 Worked hard on my Humming-Bird story today but could not finish it in time to mail. Letter from Minnie Seaver thanking me for writing her. She has broken her leg, poor dear, and is in a cast but is at Dr. Bartlett's where she has good care. Ruth came to dinner tonight and we had alligator pear salad, her first. SAT. 15 Home early today and as it had begun to snow again & put off going down- town and worked & cleaned instead. Ruth did not come to dinner tonight and it was too stormy & cold to go down to the movies as I had intended doing. To bed early. John called from New York today. He is well but worried at not having letters from us. VALUE OF GOLD: The unit in weighing gold is the Troy ounce. An ounce of pure gold is referred to as a "fine ounce." The Troy ounce has 480 grains which are the same as grains in avoirdupois measure and there are twelve ounces to the pound. The value of an ounce of gold is $20.67. [28]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 FEBRUARY SUN. 16 7° Fahrenheit Coldest day of winter. Bright sun- shine but warmest all day was 25°. We went to Ruth's for dinner and had to take a taxi to avoid cold. After dinner Ruth and I went over to Mrs. Patterson's and in spite of my fur coat I was freezing. Got my scarlet dress. Home & Ruth came over with us for supper. Nice music on radio & after R. went I ironed until 11:30. MON. 17 Still cold. Board meeting B. & P.W. Club. 6:00 o'clock. VALUE OF BIRDS: More than $75,000,000 is saved annually by native sparrows which devour seeds of undesireable weeds. Larks, grosbeaks, blue- birds, wrens, thrushes, orioles, flickers, robins, cardinals, tanagers and chickadees are also useful. English sparrows and crows are undesirable-- they drive away useful varieties. [29]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP FEBRUARY TUE. 18 Kappa Alpha Theta WED. 19 RACES OF MANKIND: Three principal races are now recognized, these being the white, yellow-brown and black. The white includes the Mediterranean, Nordic and Alpine. The yellow-brown includes the Mongoloids, Malays and American Indian. The black includes the Negrito, Negrilos, Bushmen, Melenesian Negroes, African Negroes and Australian Negroes. [30]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP FEBRUARY MON. 24 Meeting of the Club was a success. Mother and I entertained the speaker, Miss Bachus & also Mrs Carlon Miss Clodfelter and Miss Shepard at dinner beforehand. Miss Carlon was especially good - clear, logical and interesting on the Tax problem as it affects women. B& P.W. meeting at A.A.U.W. TUE. 25 WOMEN ELIGIBLE FOR JURY SERVICE: They are now eligible in the following states: Arkansas, California, Delaware, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington and Wisconsin. They may also serve in the District of Columbia. [33]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP FEBRUARY FRI. 28 Very busy day but got off early as Mr. Miller is staying tonight. Got dressed in my green chiffon and went to the Carlton to Miss Matthew's honor dinner. Edna Jackson went along with me and we both enjoyed it thoroughly. Good food, good speeches and pleasant company. MARCH SAT. 1 Very tired this morning so I was glad when the Senate adjourned early. Busy all P.M. Mother had a bad cold so decided not to go to Ruth's party but I went and had a very nice time. Pleasant people, especially Mr. Abhrans & Dr. Brannon. Reserve for Ruth's Party. FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS--These must be filed on or before March 15th for the taxable year which ended December 31. Personal exemp- tion in 1929 for a single person was $1,500; for a married person or head of a family it was $3,500. The first $5,000 of net income in all cases is deemed to be earned. [35]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 MARCH SUN. 2 very cold day. Neither Mother nor I went out today as the wind blew a gale and it was very cold - down to 22º. We had a late dinner and I spent most of the evening on my income tax and in copying mother's papers for her. MON. 3 Still cold and windy. Had lunch at the Capitol because I was very busy and not feeling very well so hated to walk home in the cold. Evening session tonight so I stayed on until ten. Very tired. Tariff amend- ments coming thick and fast now but I'm even with them so far. ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED-- I: A. A. G.--Assistant Adjutant General. A. B.--Bachelor of Arts. ABP.--Archbishop. A. D.--Anno Domini (year of our Lord). ADM.--Admiral. A. E. F.--American Expeditionary Force. A. M.--Ante Meridian (before mid-day). [36]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MARCH TUE. 4 clear & cold WED. 5 ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED--II: A. N. A.--Associated National Academician. A. P.--Associated Press. A. Q. M. G.--Assistant Quartermaster General. A. R. A.--Associate of the Royal Academy. B. A.--Bachelor of Arts. B. ARCH.--Bachelor of Architecture. [37]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MARCH SAT. 8 Cold, rainy day. Worked all morning. Joined Mr. Webb and we had lunch with Mr. Husband at the Press Club. Did not get away until three. Early adjournment so I did not have to go back to the office. Ruth came for dinner. SUN. 9 Mother not able to go to church but I went. Was very late, due to doing so many domestic duties first so I sat downstairs. Walked part way home. Ruth here for dinner. I have been reading Erskine's "Sun City," not very elevating. We went out to Mrs. Patterson's and had my green flannel coat fitted. Home to supper. not feeling at all well today. ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED--IV: B. M. A.--British Medical Asso- ciation. B. MUS.--Bachelor of Music. BP.--Bishop. BRIG.--Brigade Brigadier. B. S.--Bachelor of Surgery. B. SC.--Bachelor of Science. B. T.- Bachelor of Theology. C. or CENT.--Centigrade. C. A.--Chartered Ac- accountant. [39]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 MARCH MON. 10 Beautiful day but cold. Woke up feeling very tired and discouraged. on way home to lunch fell again - this time bruising both knees badly, ruined my hose and shook me up so that I've felt ill all P.M. Spent evening on couch. To bed early. Taft's death bro't early adjournment. TUE. 11 Feeling rotten today. Usual work at office. Did not go home to lunch Had night session and as it was my turn had to go back. Taft funeral. Rained hard. no session today because of Taft obsequies but I spent day at office. Got a brief interview with Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen this A.M. The body of Taft lay in state (?) in rotunda. Largley ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED--V: CAPT.--Captain. C. E.--Civil Engineers. C. G.--Commissary General; Consul General. CHEM. E.--Chemical Engineer. CHAP.--Chaplain. C. J.--Chief Justice. C. O. D.--Cash on De- livery. COL.--Colony; Colonel. COMR.--Commissioner. [40] a buzz of movie machines and flash. lights - no dignity or reverence possible where Press performs. I was shocked and have felt badly about it ever since.

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MARCH WED. 12 M Wwoke up feeling very tired this A. M. after a restless night. Usual routine. Tonight the Vermont meeting but I had to work as we had a night session so I cared not go. Ruth came to dinner and brought fresh strawberries which were good. Ruth spent evening with Mother but got her stirred up by defending THU. 13 Bertrand Russel's marriage theories. Today same old story. Reserved amendments slowly being disposed of. Had a nice letter from Dorothy Harvey today. not feeling so good myself. Think this is a mighty long week. Did not have to work tonight. Went to bed early. Have not done any work on my course this week. ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED--VI: CORP.--Corporation; Corporate. D.--or DEM.--Democratic. D. C. L.--Doctor of Civil Law. D. C. T.--Doctor of Christian Theology D. D.--Doctor of Divinity. D. D. S.--Doctor of Dental Surgery. D. ENG.--Doctor of Engineering. D. F. C.--Distinguished Flying Cross. [41]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 MARCH FRI. 14 Quiet day as the Senate was busy with hides and leather. night sesion to which I reluctantly dragged myself after dinner. Armed with an Edgar Wallace detective story I made the grade. Should have worked on my interview but this whole week I have been unable to do a thing. Something wrong. SAT. 15 Beautiful day but cold. Busy all morning but got away to have my hair shampooed at two. Tonight we went to the Carlton for dinner with Flora Dutton & Miss Estabrook. Had a very nice time. Flora is a dear and as attractive as ever, also as pretty. ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED--VII: D. LITT. or D. Lit.--Doctor of Literature. DR.--Doctor; Debtor. D. SC.--Doctor of Science. D.S.O.-- Distinguished Service Order. D. TH.--Doctor of Theology. 12 MO--Folded in twelve. E.G.--for example. F. or FAHR.--Farenheit. [42]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MARCH SUN. 16 Beautiful day. Slept late but we went to church. Dr. Sizoo not there but Mr. Culbertson preached a very good sermon. We planned to go our somewhere for lunch but were too tired so had it home. I have felt very low both body and mind today am afraid I shall not last out the session. It is a long strech. Had lovely music over radio today Did the family laundry to the strains of Symphony. MON. 17 Lovely spring morning. Very busy day at the office. Could not get away in time to go to the Board meeting tonight. Did not work late. B.& P.W. Board meeting tonight. ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED--VIII: f.o.b.--Free on Board. G. A. R.--Grand Army of the Republic. Gen.--General. Gov.--Governor. Govt.-- Government. H. E.--His Excellency; His Eminence. H. H.--His or Her High- ness; His Holiness. H. M. S.--His Majesty's Ship. [43]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MARCH THU. 20 went today to see Dr. Hall's for first time. He thinks me frequent falls are due to weak muscles in ankle & not knees. Gave me exercises to do. Also put pads in my shoes. They already give relief. Busy at office all day. Mrs. Tupper comes 20 - 24 at Club. FRI. 21 Beautiful day. Today had lunch with Mrs. Howard and her friends given in honor of Mrs. Tupper. Very pleasant time but was gone too long from the office. Had to work tonight Tariff is all in a mess now. many calls on it keep me busy. ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED--X. LONG.--Longitude. L. S. D.-- Pounds, shillings and pence (English money). LT. or LIEUT.--Lieutenant. M. A.--Master of Arts. M. B. A.--Master of Business Administration. M. C. --Military Cross; Member of Congress. M. D.--Doctor of Medicine. [45]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 MARCH SAT. 22 Got tariff to third reading tonight so I had to stay only a few minutes after I went back this evening. Mr. Perkins & Mr. Miller stayed until about 2:30 A.M. getting the Tariff ammendments ready for a galley proof. I went to bed dead tired. SUN. 23 Very tired. Did not go to church. Bad day - went with Ruth and Ann & Mother out to Mrs. Pattersons. Cold but nice. Ruth came back for supper. ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED--XI: MDSE.--Merchandise. M. E.-- Methodist Episcopal; Mining Engineer; Mechanical Engineer. M. ENG.-- Master of Engineering. M. F.--Master of Forestry. M.P.--Member of Par- liament. M. S.--Master of Surgery. MS. or MSS.--Manuscrupt. M. SC.-- Master of Sciene. [46]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MARCH MON. 24 Passed the Tariff Bill and adjourned until Friday Came home early. Mother went out to Mrs. Husband's to a D.A.R. meeting so she did not get home until six. I had the dinner all ready. Tonight I went to B.& P.W. meeting. Health Committee - very interesting. TUE. 25 Went to the office as usual today. Cold. Went to lunch with Ruth at Methodist Building We all went to the movies tonight to see Laurence Tibbett in "The Rogue Song." Had to stand a long time. Very good show. Home early - very tired - not feeling at all well this week. ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED--XII: N. A.--National Academician. OBIT.--Obitur (he died). 8VO.--Octavo (folded in eight). P. C.--Per cent; post card. PH. B.--Bahcelor of Philosophy. PH. D.--Doctor of Philosophy. P. M.--Post Meridian (after mid-day); Postmaster. [47]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 MARCH WED. 26 Snow today. went to office and got things pretty well straightened out, books in order, letters out [o]f the way, etc. Had an appointment with Dr. Hood which relieved my poor sore feet, then did some errands downtown and got home early. Very tired. THU. 27 Had a late breakfast. 11:00 A.M. appointment with Dr. Hall. Found my foot some better. Sent me to get Antioch shoe. Walked from his office to F. street. Enjoyed it. Had brief lunch at W.& L's. Shopped all P.M. Found printed dress finally at Schwab's, also hot. Too expensive but I was desperate. Feeling very low. Tired & side hurts. Spent evening reading. ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED--XIII: P. O.--Post Office. PP.-- Pages. PRES.--President. PROF.--Professor. P. S.--Postcriptum. PTE. --Private (soldier). Q. M. G.--Quartermaster-General. R. or REP.--Repub- lican. R. C.--Roman Catholic. REAR-ADM.--Rear-Admiral. REGT.--Regi- ment. [48] Maxine Gorley's new book - Did not like it at all.

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MARCH FRI. 28 Short session today. Cold still. Feeling very low - Went downtown on an errand or two. Tonight Mr. Watkins took me out to the Manor Club for lunch. It was lovely out there but cold. Ann & Ruth came to dinner & we went to the Palace. Not very good. Mother and I left before SAT. 29 it was over. This morning Mother not feeling well. I have been very busy all day. Cleaned the cupboards, washed ironed. Went downtown this P.M. It is a lovely day. Still have great discomfort in my side & mind is all mixed up. Can't do anything that requires concentration. ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED - XIV: R. O. T. C. - Reserve Officers Training Corps. R. S. V. P. - Respondez s'il vous plait (answer please). REV. - Reverend. SC. B. - Bachelor of Science. SC. D. - Doctor of Science. SC. M. - Master of Science. SS. - Steamship, saints. [49]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 MARCH SUN. 30 Lovely day. Went to church Very good sermon but I had to sit downstairs. Walked part way home. Spent P.M. sewing, washing & ironing, too restless to read. Good music. Mother feeling a little better. MON. 31 Lovely day but still cold. Went to the office for the forenoon. This P.M. I changed the furniture all around and did divers other things Too tired to go out this evening Played anagrams and went to bed early. Slept better than usual ABBREVIATIONS COMMONLY USED - XV: ST. - Street; Saint. S. T. D. - Doctor of Sacred Theology. U. S. P. - United States Pharmacopoeia. VISC. - Viscount. VIZ., - videlicet (namely). V. P. - Vice President. VS. - versus (against). [50]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP APRIL TUE. 1 warmer - spring-like cardinals and robins in the trees this morning. WED. 2 COMMON BANKING TERMS - I: ACCEPTANCE - A time draft or bill of exchange which has been accepted by the drawee. The drawee indicates his willingness to pay the instrument by writing ACCEPTED, the date, his sig- nature, and sometimes the place where payable, across the face of the in- strument. [51]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP APRIL WED. 9 Vermont Society. Had a busy day. Home to dinner and afterwards we took a taxi to go to Vt. meeting. Missed Ruth & she was annoyed as she well might be, the desk not having given her my message not to come for us. I did not very much enjoy the meeting. Tho't the radio part was stupid, the syrup was too soft and we had to sit THU. 10 out in a cold, drafty porch to eat it. No one had a very good time, to my mind. Saw Helen Allen's daughter - very pretty. Tonight had dinner with Aunt Mary at the Grace Dodge. It was very poor - and we had to wait forever to be served. She has been to Mt. Vernon today. BANKING TERMS - V: CERTIFIED CHECK - A check which the drawee's bank has agreed to pay by placing thereon the words "Certified," the date and the signature of someone in authority. CLEARING HOUSE - An asso- ciation of banks formed for the purpose of collecting checks by exchanging those drawn upon each other. [55]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 APRIL FRI. 11 Busy day, as usual. Aunt Mary came to dinner. Mrs. Nixon took Mother & me for a lovely drive around the Basin to see the cherry blossoms. spent evening at home chatting with Aunt Mary. Senate adjourned over. SAT. 12 Had hair washed and then came back to office for a while. Left early to see Aunt Mary off; returned to offices again, then home to wash and iron and clean. BANKING TERMS - VI: COMMERCIAL CREDIT - An instrument issued by a bank in behalf of an importer or consignee in favor of an exporter or shipper authorizing him to obtain funds when he has complied with certain conditions stipulated in the credit. [56]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP APRIL SUN. 13 Went to church but had to sit downstairs, Home to a very simple lunch. after which Ruth came and took us out to Mrs. Patterson's where Mother had her dress fitted. MON. 14 BANKING TERMS - VII: COLLATERAL - Personal property (generally stocks, bonds, warehouse receipts, bills of lading, receivables, etc.) pledged as security for a debt. COLLECTION CHARGES - Charges made by a bank for collecting a note, draft, coupon, or other similar instrument. [57]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 APRIL TUE. 15 Received a sad shock this A.M. when a letter came from Thelma saying she could not come back to us because she had a baby, born April 1 of which she avers Ned Dutton is the father. I am just sick at heart over the whole thing and can hardly believe that it is so. My heart aches for Mr. & Mrs. Dutton and WED. 16 I am sorry for Thelma but Ned I can't feel very sorry for, if he really is guilty for he is quite without justification. It mean ruin for Thelma, a poor helpless baby in the world and a demoralizing effect upon our community which I deplore I wish I had known about it sooner and could have done something about BANKING TERMS--VIII: COMMERCIAL PAPER--(1) Notes and ac- ceptances bought and sold on the open market. (2) Notes and acceptances arising from a commercial transactions such as purchase, sale, or shipment of merchandise. [58]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP APRIL THU. 17 it. I might have helped a little. Had physical exam for Life Insurance today but do not know how it came out yet. Very pleasant physician, Dr. Louise Taylor-Jones. Went out to Mrs. Patterson's with Ruth. Expect Aunt Harriet soon. What we shall do with her and no help, I do not know. FRI. 18 BANKING TERMS--IX: COMMON STOCK--Stock upon which dividends are paid only after all interest and preferred stock dividend requirements have been met. PREFERRED STOCK--One which receives dividends prior to common stock. [59]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 APRIL SAT. 19 Spent morning at the office and stayed until 2, P.M. so that I could finish my Interview Story which has hung over me too long already. Went home to clean & get dinner to which Ruth came, after which we went out to Mrs. Patterson's. Very lovely night. SUN. 20 Perfectly beautiful day. Up early & went to church but had to sit downstairs. Not feeling very fit today. Home & drove with Ruth & Ann out to Olney Inn for dinner which was excellent. Beautiful place - birds, flowers, etc. Mother got very tired but slept well & was glad she went. Ruth came home with us & spent the evening. I read Anne Parrish's book "All Kneeling" which amused me no end. BANKING TERMS - X: SELL AT THE MARKET - Order to broker giving him authority to sell at the best obtainable price. SELLING SHORT - Selling something which the seller does not have with the expectation of buying in time to make delivery. [60]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP APRIL MON. 21 Cooler but not too cold for many children to appear with their Easter baskets and lunches to spend day rolling eggs on the capitol park. I went down-town & helped mother get a coat for herself and later bought a dress for myself, brown, coat & blouse, very pretty. Busy afternoon at the office with many reports. Had good letter from Marion, also invitation from Dorothy Harvey TUE. 22 to visit her in Kentucky. Can't possibly go, of course, but like being asked. Busy day but not hectic. worked on my nex [next] lesson. Home to a good dinner, washed and ironed. To bed early. BANKING TERMS - XI: COLLATERAL TRUST BONDS - Bonds secured by pledge of stocks and other bonds. CONVERTIBLE - Used in referring to a bond issue, this term signifies that bonds of this issue may be exchanged at the holder's option into stock or other bond issues. COUPON BONDS - Bonds, the interest on which is collected by means of coupons. [61]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 APRIL WED. 23 Woke up at 4:00 A. M. chilled to the bone. Got up at 6:30 to see flurries of snow - very unusual here in April. Ironed before breakfast THU. 24 BANKING TERMS - XII: FIRST LIEN - A first mortgage. FIRST MORT- GAGE - A mortgage having first claim upon the property concerned. GEN- ERAL MORTGAGE BONDS - Blanket mortgage (secured by a mortgage) upon the property of a corporation, but subject to earlier mortgages. GOLD BONDS - Bonds payable in gold. INCOME BONDS - Bond upon which the interest depends upon earnings. [62]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP APRIL FRI. 25 Aunt Harriet come today and probably will stay until we go home. Letter from Mary Graham saying she could come for the summer. Also from Mrs. Hanson saying she would clean the house etc. now if I can get a good man we are all set for the season, Plan to go home the 20th, returning the 27th. SAT. 26 Senate adjourned but I was very busy all morning. At noon went home and acheived a quick change of costume; then went with Mr. Watkins out to the Manor Club for lunch. Beautiful day but a bit cool. Stayed all P. M. Home to market and spent evening reading aloud to my family. BANKING TERMS--XIII: DEBENTURE BOND--A simple bond obligation issued without mortgage security. EQUIPMENT TRUST BONDS--Railroad Bonds secured by mortgage on cars, locomotives, machinery, etc. EXTENSION BONDS--Bonds secured by a first mortgage on an extension of a railway line. EXTERNAL BONDS--(or loan)--An issue of government bonds sold abroad. [63]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 APRIL SUN. 27 Lovely day, still cool but sunny. Up early. Mother and I went to church. Dr. Culbertson preached, very good. Ruth came to dinner and later Mother, Ruth and I went for a drive down thro the mall, out to Rock Creek Park, Chevy Chase and back home. The gardens are beginning to be lovely To bed early. MON. 28 Very busy day at the office as Mondays usually are. I got off a letter to John Mc Clung, worked on my books and lesson. Late session. Home just barely in time to get dressed for the U.V.M. dinner at the Hotel Lafayette. Small crowd but pleasant. Mr. Gibson bro't me home, not very late. BANKING TERMS - XIV: INTERNAL LOAN BONDS - A government loan floated in the domestic market of the issue. J AND D - Interest or dividends payable June and December. J AND J - Interest or dividends payable January and July. MUNICIPAL BOND - Bond of a village, township, city, county, state. REFUNDING - New issues to provide funds to meet those falling due. [64]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP APRIL TUE. 29 Warmer today. Worked on my research lesson. Had lunch with Ruth & we walked around the Capitol to see the Japanese tree peonies which are just begining to bloom. They are lovely as is everything else out of doors now. Mother went to the Dr's. as her throat is worse again. John Mc telegraphed he would come last week in May. WED. 30 Pay Day Much warmer. Not very busy as the Senate is still in ex- ecutive session on the Parker nomination so I worked all P.M. on my lesson which is now practically finished. Spent the evening washing and mending my printed dress so that I can wear it tomorrow. no word from John since I called him monday A.M. TRADE MARKS - I: They may be defined as symbols or arbitrary words used on merchandise to indicate by whom they are made. Any person, firm or corporation owning a trade mark may register it in the Patent Office, pro- viding it has been used in commerce among several states or with foreign nations or with Indian tribes. [65]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 MAY THU. 1 Warmer today. Got a letter from John. He has been very busy. Went out to Mrs. P's. tonight to take my green pongee. Got Mother's black dress. not able to do much. Think I must be tired. Sent in my lesson but it was poor, I think. FRI. 2 Very warm day. Busy at the office all day. Ruth went home this P.M. for ten days. I shall miss her. Not feeling well today and am glad it is near the end of the week. TRADE MARKS - II: Not registerable as trade marks are: mere geographical names or terms; names of firms or corporations or surnames not distinctively displayed; mere words or devices descriptive of the goods upon which they are used. The records of the Patent Office pertaining to registered trade marks are open to public inspection. [66]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MAY SAT. 3 79° not nearly so warm today. no Senate but I was kept busy until one o'clock. Home to find that Mother had everything swept & dusted. Down town to hair dresser's. Bought a lovely brown hat - too expensive but I could not resist it. Home and spent evening quietly with a game of anagrams. Stock market went to pieces today. SUN. 4 M 89° Lovely day. Up early - made custard for dinner. Went to church to find that Dr. Sizoo had been taken to a hospital the day before, very ill. Mr. Culbertson preached - very well too. Home and I got dinner after which Aunt H. did the dishes and both Mother and I took a much- needed nap. Played anagrams to keep Aunt cheerful. Radio good. WHEN CONTRACTS ARE VALID - There must be a definite agreement, a consideration, something of value must be given up by one party or received by the other; the parties must be competent; consent must not be the result of imposition or fraud: the purpose of the contract must be legal. [67]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 MAY MON. 5 TUE. 6 Hot day. Met Ann tonight and went tp the Cosmos Club to the Botanical meeting. Had strawberries sent up from No. Carolina I helped serve. Home tired & hot. WILLS - I: The final disposition of a person's property is a will or testa- ment. An addition to or change in a will is a codicil. With the exception of infants, idiots and persons of unsound mind, everybody is competent to make a will. In most states, a will must be in writing. [68]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MAY WED. 7 90° Another very warm day and my little corner was like a furnace. Ann came to dinner. We moved the table out into the living- room to get a breeze. Very pleasant evening THU. 8 Planned to go to the club for dinner tonight but bad eve. Mrs. Clara Harvey called me up to ask me to dinner at the Ambassador where she & Mr. H. are for a few days so I went there instead. Very hot. Wore my new silk suit. Tired before I got home. no news from anyone today. WILLS - II: A will made orally by a mariner at sea or by a soldier in active service is called a noncupative - an unwritten will. The age at which a will may be made varies in different states, from 14 to 21 years. The number of witnesses required is three in some states and two in others. [69]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 MAY FRI. 9 Very warm but fortunately the office was cool all morning and the Senate adjourned over 'til Monday. no word from Mrs. Hanson yet. Very unsettled feeling and cannot plan anything very well. Played anagrams all evening to keep Aunt out of gloom. SAT. 10 Lovely day and a good bit cooler altho' hot in the sun. I did not go to the office but instead took Mother and Aunt H. downtown. Mother got a dress at Schwab's. I did various errands & came back to the office to clear up my desk. Had lunch with Mr. Watkins who then brought me home. Warm this P. M. not feeling so well today. THE CABINET--I: It is appointed by the President and includes the Secre- tary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of War, Attourney General, Postmaster General, Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of the Interior, Secre- tary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce and Secretary of Labor. [70]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MAY SUN. 11 Mother's Day 77° Quite a drop in the temperature and everyone correspondingly more comfortable. Up early. Mother got lovely carnations from John this A.M. not feeling at all well today. Did not go to church. Spent morning with household tasks. Sewed up holes in my clothes all afternoon. Aunt H. in a gloom. Very tired and really feel ill at bed time. The heat wore on us all last week. MON. 12 Much cooler. THE CABINET - II: In the event of the death, resignation or inability of both the President and Vice President, the members of the cabinet succeed to the office of chief executive in the order in which they are listed on the previous page. Cabinet members receive salaries of $15,000 per annum. [71]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 MAY TUE. 13 WED. 14 Cloudy and cooler. Very busy today and tired tonight Ruth came to dinner and we went out SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES: It consists at present of the Chief Justice William Howard Taft and Associate Justices Oliver Wendell Holmes, Willis Van Deventer, James Clark McReynolds, Louis D. Brandeis, George Sutherland, Pierce Butler, Edward Terry Sanford and Harlan Fiske Stone. [72]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MAY THU. 15 Lovely day. Felling [Feeling] a little better today. Had lunch by myself at Methodist Bldg. Letters from Thelma, Will Anderson, Mrs. Hanson and Anna this morning made our course clearer. Aunt Harriet left today. Dinner at club with Mr. Watkins. FRI. 16 Aunt Harriet got off today on the Montrealer and so now I am free to go ahead with our packing which won't be such a big job. STRENGTH OF ICE: Two inches will support a man. Four inches will sup- port a man on horseback. Eight inches will support a battery of artillery with horses and carriages. Ten inches will support and innumerable multitude. [73]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MAY MON. 19 TUE. 20 Very busy morning as I had to go downtown to get Lindol's fish basket before I could leave for good. Worked until noon, then took taxi downtown for errands; home to lunch and found mother all ready, the truncks gone and nothing much to do except pack my own bags. John came to train in N. Y. Looked tired & very nervous Bro't tax papers to sign - Rotten dinner on train. I slept pretty well AUTOMOBILE FACTS--II: TO KEEP WINDSHIELD FROM BEING RAIN- BLURRED--Wipe it downward with a soft, wet cloth with solution of 1 oz. water, 2 oz. glycerine, and 1 dram salt. [75]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 MAY WED. 21 but was waked up by Mother who was so hot she was suffocating I got the porter to raise the window & turn off steam. Arrived Waterbury about seven. Earle there with car to meet us. Got to Morrisville where had breakfast, then on home. Mrs. Hanson there but no such welcoming order and cleanliness as we had last year: So much to do that I was dizzy with it. THU. 22 Worked early and late to get flower beds uncovered and a few necessary things done outdoors. Clifford came up to help - mowed lawn, etc. Aunt Harriet came up from Hardwick. Very tired and lame tonight. Feel funny, as if something was loose inside me. Called on Mrs. Stewart. Think she is crazy. AUTOMOBILE FACTS--III: Don't run your motor in a closed garage or sit in a closed car with the motor running! Because the engine generates car- bon monoxide, an odorless, tasteless but with absence of fresh air, instantly fatal gas. Have some fresh air in the tonneau all the time. [76]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MAY FRI. 23 woke up with a great aversion to going anywhere but had to come to and pack up to leave with Mr. & Mrs. Dutton at 10 o'clock. Lovely day but very warm for Vermont. Got lunch at a road- side stand - poor. reached Rutland about two o'clock and went to Marion's to clean up before meeting very interesting meeting - good reports - nice dinner, long, tiresome evening session SAT. 24 My back very lame, also head sore and neck stiff from being tossed into top of car yesterday. Busy morning at meeting. Had lunch with Marion & Dr. Cook at the Hotel. Then went home to bed and stayed until supper time. Started to rain during the night and rained steadily. I slept badly, being too lame to lie comfortably. Much cooler. AUTOMOBILE FACTS--IV: FOR THE BETTER PROTECTION OF YOUR TIRES--After each 2,500 miles of service each tire should be taken from rim, deflated and cleaned. Inside of casing should be washed with clean gasoline and after drying should be dusted with talc. Both tread and inside should be inspected for cuts. Rims should be cleansed of rust. [77]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 MAY SUN. 25 Rained all day long. I felt really ill when I woke up but managed to come to finally. Spent day at the typewriter making out my report did not finish until six o'clock. Went to Hotel for dinner. Felt a little better tonight. Talked with mother on the telephone. Miss Cramton came in this evening. To bed early in order to get early start in the car but MON. 26 at 4:30 I heard Marion up and at the telephone trying to get Fanny Fletcher to change plans to train. Finally we all went by train. Full meeting and much to my surprise the report of Special Committee was not badly received. Had lunch & dinner at Hotel Vermont & supper at Golden Pheasant with Miss Lucia & Miss Leavens. Y.W.C.A. Council meeting. Took sleeper at Essex Jct. at 11:00 AUTOMOBILE FACTS--V: HOLES OR CUTS IN THE CASING OF YOUR TIRES should be filled at once with vulcanizing compound to prevent sand and water from spreading them and causing a blowout. [78] Very, very very tired and hate to go back. Wired J.M.A. that I could not stop in N.Y.

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MAY TUE. 27 woke up feeling rotten and continued to feel so all morning. Had a poor breakfast on train and sat looking out the window the rest of the time. Much cooler than I expected to find it in Washington. Got my lunch and reported at the office. Found nothing much doing. Was so tired and lame that I thot the P.M. would never end so I could go home to WED. 28 my bed. Ruth came over after dinner and will stay now until she goes home next week. She is a nice person to have around. SPEED AFFECTS TIRES: It has been estimated that when an automobile travels at the rate of fifty miles an hour, the wear on the tires is twice as great as it is when the speed is thirty-five miles an hour. Under the strain of greater speed, the carcass of a tire becomes softer. [79]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP MAY SAT. 31 JUNE SUN. 1 Ruth and I went to church this A.M. to hear Dr. Sizoo who was just back for the day from the General Assembly of the church. He preached about "Sneers." we had dinner and drove out to Mrs. Patterson's. It was very hot and neither of us felt well. Stopped on way home to get Ann who came to stay with us, having given up her apt. SAFETY SIGNALS FOR MOTORISTS - II: To indicate your intention of turning to the left point to the left with your index finger; to indicate your intention of backing up extend your hand with palm facing backward-- move it backward for emphasis. Do not signal at the very moment of turn- ing, stopping or backing up - a late signal is often useless. [81]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JUNE MON. 2 Feeling much better today than at any time since I went home as the lameness is about gone from my back. Ann terribly tired from the ordeal of moving. Had great excite- ment this noon where fire alarm rang. Incinerator was awakening - no harm done except to one's feelings. TUE. 3 Very warm today but we were so busy I did not mind it much. We had an early dinner and drove out to Mrs. Patterson's so Ruth could get her dresses to take home. Did not get them all. I hate to have Ruth go. She is a very nice person to have around. BIBLE FACTS - I: It contains 66 books, 1189 chapters, 31,173 verses, 773,746 words, 3,566,460 letters. The old testament has 929 chapters with 592,493 words, the new testament has 260 chapters with 181,253 words. [82]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JUNE WED. 4 Up early this morning to see Ruth packed and started. Lovely day but rather warm. She hated to go alone and I did not like to ask to be away again so soon. so could not drive with her to Philadelphia. Very busy day in office. THU. 5 BIBLE FACTS - II: The word "Lord" appears 1,855 times, the shortest verse is the 35th verse of the 11th chapter of St. John. The longest verse is the 9th verse of the 8th chapter of Esther. The 21st verse of the 7th chapter contains all letters of the alphabet except J. [83]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JUNE FRI. 6 Very warm today but the heat was broken by a sharp thunder storm about six o'clock. Mr. Watkins asked me to go to dinner with him at the Ugly Duckling and it poured so when we arrived there that I had to sit in the car and wait for 15 minutes. Very good dinner. Expected Mrs. Patterson but rain kept her home. Both to bed early. SAT. 7 worked only until about 12:30 after which I went downtown to have my hair washed and to do some errands. Then home to do the marketing in which came helped. This evening her friends the Heberle's came and wok us to ride. We left Ann to stay with a friend and I came home sleepy from the ride. Warm today. BIBLE FACTS - III: The 19th chapter of the second book of Kings and the 37th chapter of the Isaiah are almost identical. No words or names of more than 6 syllables occur. [84]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JUNE SUN. 8 Cooler today. I rose rather late and inasmuch as Ann telephoned that two of her friends, Miss Evans and Miss Anderson, would come to dinner, I had to be very busy putting the apartment in order and ironing a table cloth against their arrival. Mrs. Patterson came with my dresses to try on about eleven and they were all wrong so she had to take them back. Ann's guests were nice and I enjoyed them. Had a nap and spent evening MON. 9 writing letters, later going to P.O. to mail them. Today very gloomy - not feeling very well as I did not sleep last night and have lameness and pain in my back again today. Very busy at office. Came home in rain. Got a sketchy dinner and sewed and read until bedtime when Ann came home. BIBLE FACTS - IV: 104 plants and trees, 111 animals, birds, fish, reptiles, insects and creatures are named. 19 different precious stones and 6 metals are named. The Bible is now printed in 528 different languages. [85]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JUNE TUE. 10 nothing of interest today. It rained so I took my lunch here and had very poor one. Got dinner at home and stayed in all evening waiting for Mrs. Patterson who did not come. Had a man come to fix radio. Put in some new tubes. No good and makes a frightful noise. WED. 11 Lovely day, warm but not hot. Very busy day and I tho't I was too tired to get dinner but finally did so. Edna invited me to go to ride with them and a Mr. Bonneville who was their dinner guest. We went as far as Laurel, then came back & played one game of anagrams. To bed. Ann worked on her paper. Letter from Mother. COMMON ERRORS IN ENGLISH - I: "Everybody has their own idea" is incorrect; "Everybody has his own idea" is correct. "He don't know the answer" is incorrect; "He doesn't know the answer" is correct. "Between you and I" is incorrect; "Between you and me" is correct. [86]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JUNE SAT. 14 Hectic day - Went at nine for my permanent wave and was there until well after 12:00. Then to Jelliffs [Jelleff's] to get a printed dress. which I was able to find for $18. very pretty chiffon. Home to get my lunch then to P.O. and to the office where there was nothing to do so home again. Had dinner and spent evening at home. SUN. 15 Very warm day. Up early and intended going to church but Mrs. Patterson who was due at 9:00 did not come and I spent the morning waiting for her. not feeling very well so rested most of the day. We walked to the P.O. with mother's letter & then took car downtown for dinner. Very hot on street so we came back. Ann worked all day. I read & did divers things. Rather unsatisfactory COMMON ERRORS IN ENGLISH - III: "To who did you refer?" is incor- rect; "To whom did you refer" is correct. "I do not approve of him coming here" is incorrect; "I do not approve of his coming here is correct." A number of persons are present" is incorrect: "A nuber of persons is pres- ent" is correct. [88]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JUNE MON. 16 Busy day. Warm but a good breeze. A young man from John's office called on me today, very nice. Went to ride after work but was home for dinner and spent evening mending, sewing, etc. Expect Cora and the children most any day now. Warmer tonight - not sleeping well for several TUE. 17 nights. SIGNIFICANCE OF BIRTHDAYS: Monday's child is fair of face, Tuesday's child is full of grace, Wednesday's child is merry and glad, Thursday's child is sorry and sad, Friday's child is loving and giving, Saturday's child must work for a living - and the child that is born on the Sabbath morn hath all things that beauty adorn. [89]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JULY FRI. 18 Feeling low Put up three lunches and drove over to Barre. Had a terrible time finding a suitable place to eat and finally landed in Graniteville of all unspeakable places. Called on Dora, found her rather better than I expected. Home late and very tired, both of us. Had nice gifts from everyone. Not very much pep tonight. My birthday SAT. 19 GREAT INVENTIONS AND THEIR INVENTORS--II: CELLULOID--Hyatt CENTRIFUGAL CREAMER-- De Laval COTTON GIN--Whitney DIESEL OIL MOTOR--Diesel DRY AIR BLAST FURNACE PRO- CESS--Gayley DUPLEX TELEGRAPH--Gintl DYNAMITE--Nobel ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE--Vail [105]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JULY TUE. 22 WED. 23 Barre Men's Club Dinner. GREAT INVENTIONS AND THEIR INVENTORS - VI: LIGHTNING ROD - Franklin LINOTYPE - Mergenthaler MANGANESE STEEL - Hadfield MOTION PICTURES - Edison MOWING MACHINE - R. Eickemeyer PHONOGRAPH - Edison PHOTOGRAPHY - Daguerre; Niepec RAILWAY BLOCK SIGNALS - Hall RECORDING ADDING MACHINE - Burroughs [107]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JULY THU. 24 Feeling rotten. Had to bake more cakes for choir rehearsal and they did not come out very well but frosted they did not look so badly. Had twenty at rehearsal Choir rehearsal FRI. 25 GREAT INVENTIONS AND THEIR INVENTORS--V: SEWING MACHINE--Howe SPINNING JENNY--Hargreaves STEAM ENGINE--Watt STEAMBOAT--Fitch; Fulton STETHOSCOPE--Laennec TELEGRAPH--Morse TELEPHONE--Bell TYPEWRITER--Sholes VULCANIZED RUBBER--Goodyear [108]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JULY SAT. 26 SUN. 27 Busy day and not feeling well. went to church early to arrange flowers. Also had to dust after John had swept. Agnes White & I sang. Mr Vogan preached - had a lovely Communion Service, very impressive, After church mother & I went to Machender's for dinner. Mrs Husband & her son called this P.M. To church in the eve. Mother and I sang. GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY - I: "A" BATTERY - A means of obtaining electical current for lighting the filaments of a vacuum tube. The "A" battery can either be a dry cell or a storage battery, depending on the type of vacuum tube used in the receiving set. The dry cell is used for the 1 1/2-volt tubes and the storage battery for the 6-volt tubes. A radio storage battery can never be used to start an automobile; however, an automobile battery can be used with a radio set. ADMITTANCE - The inverse of impedance. [109] Very tired tonight.

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 JULY MON. 28 Rained hard all night but we got our washing out as it cleared up this A.M. Helped mother can and this P.M. went to Chautauqua which was really quite good. went also tonight and was very good too. TUE. 29 Lovely day. We canned string beans, made raspberry jam, had ice-cream for dinner went to Chautauqua, back P.M. & evening, and in general enjoyed ourselves. mother got some nice gifts from all the family and had a happy day. Mother's birthday. GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY--II: AMPLIFICATION--The process of making signals louder. AMPERE--An electric current has a unit value when electricity flows at such a rate that one unit of electric quantity passes a given cross section per second. This unit is called the ampere. The abbreviation for ampere is amp. AERIAL AND ANTENNA--The system of conductors designed to radiate or absorb electro- magnetic waves. ALTERNATING CURRENT--A current which reverses its direction periodically with time. [110]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP JULY WED. 30 Today not feeling very fit but had a busy morning overseeing cleaning cellar store- room & putting away fruit & vegetables which we put up yesterday. Got John's birthday boxs off to him, one of preserves, and one handkerchiefs. Did not go to Chautauqua this P.M. rest went. THU. 31 GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN RADIO TELEPHONY - III: AMPLITUDE - The maximum height of a wave crest. AUDIO FREQUENCY - A frequency corresponding to normally audible sound waves. "B" BATTERY - This battery, either dry or wet, is a means of storing electricity of sufficient voltage to supply the plate of a vacuum tube. The standard voltages of the dry "B" battery are 22 1/2 volts and 45 volts. "C" BATTERY - One or more small cells having a voltage generally between 2 and 10 volts used in the grid circuit of an amplifier tube. [111]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 SEPTEMBER SUN. 14 Hot day. Mother very ill today. I was alone with her as Ina went home ill yesterday and Mrs. Hanson did not come back. I am near the end of my rope. Drove over to see if Mrs. H. is coming tomorrow. She says she is. Ina not able to come back tonight. Have a sore finger where I pricked it on Bunny's rose. MON. 15 Mother had a bad night - with much pain in ear and very restless. My finger swollen and pains me a good deal. Mrs. H. came back but not much use - had to get Guy out of some trouble, I think - altho' I did not ask her much - too tired to care. HOW TO PRESERVE SCENT OF ROSES - I: Gather petals early in the morning and pluck them lightly apart. Leave on table until dew has dried. Then place in jar, sprinkling thin layer of salt over each half-inch of petals. Add new petals daily until jar is almost filled. [134]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP SEPTEMBER TUE. 16 My finger much worse today. I have been soaking it in bichloride of mercury at inter- vals all day. Mother very ill - Ina sick - couldn't come back - up at intervals all night. Aunt H. in tears also - everything seems to be getting too much for me. WED. 17 Went to hospital today. Finger opened. - John sent for - very sick. HOW TO PRESERVE SCENT OF ROSES - II: Mix together ounce of each of the following: cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Add handful of dried lavender blossoms. Fill rose jar with alternate layers of rose petals and mixed spices. Add few drops of geranium and almond oil as you arrange layers. Open jar for little while daily to perfume rooms; keep covered otherwise. [135]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP OCTOBER FRI. 10 SAT. 11 Came home from hospital today. Miss Gagetta came with me. Drive home lovely - colors perfectly gorgeous - my hand still swollen but I'm this far any- way - No. 1 - ALCOHOL, TWO OUNCES. Alcohol is for external use, to relieve the pain of sprains, strains, bruises, etc. as a liniment, and to refresh and keep the skin in good condition during illness. [147]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 NOVEMBER WED. 5 Left home today in a driving rain storm, driving to Burlington via Waterbury. Weather changed to a high wind, sleet, much colder tonight. Decided not to [drive?] thru in my car and telephoned Jean to advise Foster and Fred to that effect. Closed Home today. THU. 6 Cold day. Marion came up this morning and we had conferences anent adult Education and Y.W.C.A. Very windy and disagreeable. Bought new dress and hat at Abernethy's Jean & Bunny came down tonight. PREVENTION OF COLDS - V: Extremely heavy coats and wraps should be worn only during such exposure as motoring and during very cold weather. Change your outer clothing with the weather. Don't wear heavyweight under- wear, especially if you are an office worker spending most of your time in a warm office. [160]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP NOVEMBER FRI. 7 Took noon train for N.Y. Very cold still but bright sun. Trip tiresome but we stood it nicely. John met us at G.C. and we are now nicely settled in his apartment. He is staying at the Brevoort nearby. SAT. 8 Mother very tired today so we stayed quietly at home except for a trip to the drug store and again going out for dinner. which we had at a tea room nearby. John was busy and did not come home. C.A.W. came down this evening. PREVENTION OF COLDS - VI: Over-heated rooms are as bad as cold rooms. In ordinary homes, the temperature should not exceed 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Adequate ventilation is essential. Excessive eating is harmful for it may cause congestion of the nose. Constipation makes persons susceptible to colds. [161]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 NOVEMBER SUN. 9 Lovely day. We had breakfast alone as John was too tired to join us. but he came over at one for a com- bination of breakfast & lunch and stayed all P.M. We went to 926 for Aunt Dale's birthday dinner and had a nice time. MON. 10 PREVENTION OF COLDS - VII: Watery discharges from the nose and a congested feeling in the head are due to exposure and may develop into colds. Take prompt precautions - a hot foot-bath lasting about 20 minutes, followed by a hot drink and rubbing of the neck and chest with camphorated oil. Then go to bed. [162]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP NOVEMBER TUE. 11 Dinner at Phyllis' 6:30. John ill today so we cancelled our dinner engagements for tonight & tomorrow night. met Betty today for first time. Think she is a nice girl and devoted to John. Much worried about him. He is in a very nervous WED. 12 Dinner with George Howard 880 Park Ave. condition, due to worry, over- work, loss of sleep, etc. Wish he could get away for a real vacation but he thinks he can't go now until business picks up and things look better again. PREVENTION OF COLDS - VIII: Avoid nasal douches unless prescribed by a physician. Avoid large doses of quinine and whiskey. Dropping freely into the nostrils liquid vaseline is a simple remedy - this should be done as fre- quently as three times a day. In blowing the nose, avoid violence and close one nostril. [163]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 NOVEMBER THU. 13 J. M. A. Tuckahoe 3789 - J. FRI. 14 PREVENTION OF COLDS--IX: Do not sneeze or cough into the air at ran- dom--avoid the spread of infection by using your handkerchief. When suffer- ing from a cold, use gauze or cheese cloth in place of the handkerchief--burn them after using, lessening the danger of the spread of infection. [164]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP NOVEMBER SAT. 15 Luncheon Woman's Exchange Jean. Dinner with John & Betty - SUN. 16 Church - Tea - 5: P.M. 926 Fifth Ave. THE 1931 READY REFERENCE DIARY is now ready and in the hands of your dealer Because the demand always exceeds the available supply, please obtain your copy Now. [165]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 NOVEMBER MON. 17 Luncheon with Joy Junior League. 1:00 Appointment with Dr. Cutler - 11:00 A.M. TUE. 18 Lunch 926 Fifth; 4:00 Tea at Hogan's 11:00 hairdresser Dinner with Betty &, Helen Jones DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FRUIT AND VEGETABLE - The fruit of a plant is the part which bears the seed. Tomatoes and cucumbers, for ex- ample, are fruits. Potatoes and cabbage are vegetables because they do not bear the seeds, that function being left to another part of the plant. [166]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP NOVEMBER WED. 19 "Green Pastures" matinee with Jean Luncheon at Maillard's 1:00 P.M, THU. 20 Luncheon for girls A. W. A. - 353 West 57th WHEN FOOD IS SCORCHED: Drop in a small piece of charcoal and it will usually eliminate the scorched taste. When creamed soup is scorched one teaspoonful of peanut butter will often disguise the taste. [167]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 NOVEMBER FRI. 21 "Tristram & Isolde" Evening Nina's P.M. SAT. 22 "Twelfth Night" with Jean. Lunch at 926 5th Ave, VITAMINES - I: In fruit, fresh vegetables, whole cereals, fresh milk and fresh meat are found certain chemical compounds called vitamines. Although these are present in very small quantities, they are of great importance in maintaining your physical well being. Lack of fresh food often results in vitamine deficiency. [168]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP NOVEMBER SUN. 23 1:00 Lunch at 926 Fifth Ave. Tea - Phyllis King MON. 24 10:30 Franklin Senior for hair - 1:00 Lunch Eleanor 47th St. 4:00 Tea with Phoebe. 7:15 Dinner. Phyllis. VITAMINES - II: Such diseases as rickets, beri beri and scurvy have been attributed to a lack of vitamines in the diet. Faulty growth and poor health are also believed to be caused by a lack of vitamines. This can be prevented by eating fruit every day which is a healthful habit. [169]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 NOVEMBER TUE. 25 Columbia University 1:00 Lunch with Helen Jones Adult Education. 41 E. 42nd St. WED. 26 FOOD CLASSIFICATION - I: PROTEINS: USE IN THE BODY - Proteins are of the most importance because they repair the tissues of the body. SOURCE - Lean meat, milk, eggs, cheese, fish, dried peas, beans, lentils, nuts and cereals [170]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP NOVEMBER THU. 27 FRI. 28 Decided not to go until Sat. John had to go to an auction at elizabeth, N.J. FOOD CLASSIFICATION - II: CARBOHYDRATES: USE IN THE BODY - Supply heat and energy and are stored as fat. They also furnish the bulk necessary to good digestion. SOURCE - Starches in cereals, some vegetables (such as potatoes, sweet potatoes and peas), sugars and dried fruits. [171]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 NOVEMBER SAT. 29 Left N.Y. 3:10 for Wash. Mother ill with dizzy head but stood trip fairly well. Put up at Mrs. Bier's for week-end & until I can get track of an apartment. Rained tonight SUN. 30 Cold gloomy day. Mother in bed. I stayed in except for a short walk out to get a paper and see an apartment at 208 Mass. Ave. Ruth not yet here. FOOD CLASSIFICATIONS - III: FATS: USE IN THE BODY - Furnish heat and energy and supply fatty tissue. Fats furnish more than twice as much heat and energy as proteins or carbohydrates. SOURCE - Butter, cream, oils, fats of meat, fish, and nuts. [172]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP DECEMBER MON. 1 m Congress opened today. nothing of any import happened. Mother still in bed but a bit better. Had Dr. Miner come to see her. Ruth came tonight and we took an apartment at 208 Mass. Ave. N.E. Cold tonight, & windy. TUE. 2 FOOD CLASSIFICATION - IV: MINERAL MATTER: USE IN THE BODY - Builds tissues, bones, teeth and red corpuscles in the blood, and is essential to brain and nerve cells. SOURCES - Natural foods. Milk, eggs, dried peas, beans and lentils. Greens, green peas, carrots, raisins, bran and egg yolks furnish iron. Milk is rich in lime. [173]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 DECEMBER SUN. 7 Lazy morning but after dinner we took Mother down to the apt. where she rested while I unpacked china & Ruth cleaned the cupboards in the kitchen. Back to sleep at Mrs. Bier's and I was just about all in before I got to bed. MON. 8 Today we moved down to 208 Mass. Ave. as the trunks arrived from home and we had bedding to make up our beds. HOW TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE SALT FROM FOOD: When too much salt has been put into food, stretch cloth tightly over pot, sprinkle spoonful of flour on cloth and let kettle steam for short while. Then remove cloth and flour which will have absorbed some of the salt. [176]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 DECEMBER FRI. 19 Ruth left this A.M. to drive with Mr. D. to New York, thence home. SAT. 20 Long, hard day and I was really ill all morning - faint and queer - had a night session but I did not go back as Mr. C. told me not to. They stayed in session until 12:15 or thereabouts. Confirmed Power Commission members finally. A TIME-TABLE FOR COOKING VEGETABLES - III: Minutes Carrots, sliced: 12 Cauliflower, whole: 15 Cauliflower, flowerets: 8 Minutes White Turnips, whole: 30 White Turnips, 1/2 inch dice: 20 [182]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP DECEMBER SUN. 21 Mother not feeling well - very dizzy. I have felt perfectly rotten all day. Been busy with various things as I had been so tied up all week that I could not keep up with things. Did up packages & carried them over to P.O. Had to stand in line - mob there MON. 22 Finished work at office but left early and went downtown to get some gifts for Mother. Terrible jam and I was awfully tired before I got thro'. Did up and mailed about eight gifts & went to the P.O. with them. CANNING FRUIT - I: GENERAL RULE: Add 1 pound of sugar to 4 pounds of fruit. Add water sufficient to keep from burning. If fruit is very tart, use more sugar. Whether glass or tin the cans must of course be air tight. [183]

1880 . GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY . 1930 DECEMBER TUE. 23 WED. 24 Busy day doing marketing, going to the P.O. with belated cards and packages. Downtown after lunch to do some last errands and have my hair washed. Came home to find that John had telephoned from N.Y. that he had missed his train at 5:00 but would come on the midnight. Disappointed but resigned. Did up present. Very tired CANNING FRUIT - II: Fruit Sour apples Pineapples (sliced) Quinces (sliced) Whortleberries Time for Boiling (Minutes) 10 15 15 5 Quantity of Sugar per Quart (Oz) 5 6 10 4 [184]

WOODWARD & LOTHROP DECEMBER THU. 25 Christmas Day 1930 One of the two un- happiest days of my life. FRI. 26 CANNING FRUIT - III: Fruit Peaches (halved) Peaches (whole) Small pears (whole) Gooseberries Time for Boiling (Minutes) 8 15 30 8 Quantity of Sugar per Quart (Oz) 4 4 8 8 [185]