Sunday January 19, 1936

diary 2The story continues with the second journal.  This is an entry from her personal diary,  written by Elizabeth Lancaster Carsey 80-years-ago.  Click here to read more)

Went to S.S. but came home and washed and graded a few papers.  A card from A.C. says Joyce is about the same but her kidneys wont work.  A very bad sign!

Here’s what else was happening 80-years-ago today

Theodore Roosevelt Yosemite Seated
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A memorial to Theodore Roosevelt was dedicated in New York City. President Franklin D. Roosevelt made a speech paying tribute to his predecessor in the office and fourth cousin, describing him as “a great patriot and a great

The first in a string of Blizzards hits Iowa – temperatures drop to 30 below.

From Feb. 7, 1936: Residents of Dewar, Ia. shovel out a two-mile stretch of gravel road to meet Highway 20.

aaoc The first volume of the Dictionary of American English is about ready to be published.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Sunday Tribune Jan 19, 1936
Chicago Sunday Tribune Jan 19, 1936

 

 

 

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