Saturday, Sept. 23, 1933

It rained all nite, & this morn. Papa went to Hecker. Martin May was to have sale today, but I guess the rain spoiled it, we didn’t go; it is still raining a little. We got letter from J. Schmidt, payed [sic] out 9 1/9% from the bank again we got $5.93 this time. Harry Kammler has a dance tonite, Dixie Blue Boy’s Adm. 25¢ each; not very much of a crowd; we went up to Eichenseer’s took it all in.

Thursday, March 26, 1931

Papa & Rosalia went to Waterloo this morn. with a load of wheat.  Bertille stayed at Henry’s.  This afternoon, Papa is going to take one load to Red Bud.  They took the sign First State Bank of Hecker off now only Hecker remains.  Burkhardt & Riess from Red Bud & Fred Eichenseer all went up to see Fr. Grootens last night.  This afternoon they were forced to put the sign on the bank again.  Uncle Fred & Aunt Mary were here this afternoon, she went to the quilting down at Mrs. Eckerts.  A lady & a man from Belleville were here too & wanted to see about Mrs. Caldwell’s farm.  Eggs are 15¢ wheat is 70 & 71¢.