Daily experiences of William E. Stork as he recounts the towns he travelled through, the mileage covered, and the expenses incurred during his tenure with the military; his enlistment of January 1865; his arrival in Knoxville, Tennesee; attempts to learn the bugle; recognition of Robert E. Lee's surrender and Abraham Lincoln's death; his duty moving refugees across the river in Decatur, Illinois, near Fletcher's Ferry and ensuing duties transporting and guarding rebel prisoners; his daily life of washing clothes in the river and picking berries; the arrival of the U.S. Colored Artillery which would relieve them of duty; mustering out of the military September 27, 1865, and details of his trip home; his visit to the Belmont Gardens and Minnehaha Falls; his ride on the War Eagle and return to Brownsville; his work on the farm making repairs before leaving for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to study at the Commercial College; his political timeline and financial information.
Daily experiences of William E. Stork at Bryant Stratton and Spencer's Commercial School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; the reconstruction era of the Civil War, and farming in southern Minnesota. Events of particular interest include his work near Vicksburg, Mississippi, cutting wood, clearing brush, and working on the ice boat; the difficulties of getting food rations and payment during this time; news of his sister Ann's death in May of 1866 and the ensuing difficulties getting home via steamer with a fever; farm labor that included slaughtering hogs, digging potatoes, plowing fields, digging wells and placing stones, and taking grain to the mill; visits with his mother, Grace Stork, and siblings Rosalie, Charley, Edwin, Adaline, and Aaron; notes of natural events like the first frost October 22 and snowstorms; teaching school at the Stone School House beginning December 3 and the ensuing spelling and singing schools; serving as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and holding special town meetings in 1867.
The daily experiences of 10-year-old Florence C. Stork growing up in rural Jasper, Minnesota, included watching for the milkman; helping Mamma; taking care of her brother, Norman Clinton; looking out the window; marking on her slate; making clothes for her doll; writing letters to her family; practicing her music and multiplication tables; and enjoying her new toothbrush.
The daily experiences of 16-year-old Florence C. Stork growing up in rural Jasper, Minnesota, that includes samples of her artwork; favorite quotations; the details of who visited and who they visited; Mamma giving music lessons; taking painting lessons; general observations of the weather; a record of letters sent and received; her father's trips to the mill in Pipestone; books borrowed and read; pictures completed and who received them.
The daily experiences of 16-year-old Florence C. Stork growing up in rural Jasper, Minnesota, including the acknowledgement of her birthday and grief of aging; details of books read, paintings made, and household chores accomplished; noting her cousin Laura's death; trips to Luverne and Pipestone for adventures including the circus, lectures, picnics, and encampment; details of barn animals named Bright, Victory, Queen Bess and a variety of chickens; travelling to Jasper to sell eggs and butter; Mrs. Olson putting pants on her baby for the first time; the horse races in Garretson; her father killing Belle.
The daily experiences of 16 year old Florence C. Stork as a child growing up in rural Jasper, Minnesota including references to letters sent and received; Callie the hen and her egg production; painting; selling eggs and butter in Jasper; general weather conditions, visitors and calls made; storms that broke windows and destroyed the garden; the beginning of threshing; disappearance of many cats including Tiger; record of how many tanks of water are drawn from the well; her father receiving notification of appearance on Grand Jury; her father catching his foot in a rope and being drug by the cattle
The daily experiences of 16-year-old Florence C. Stork growing up in rural Jasper, Minnesota, with experiences including: the celebrations of her mother, Grace, brother, Norman Clinton, and father, William; a variety of illnesses including the mumps and typhoid fever; hosting 12 threshers who ate, among other things, 250 cookies; purchasing new carpet, wallpaper, and stove from the harvest money; fixing the broken rod on the windmill; the tale of tracking down her father's violin from a man trying to leave town with it; and her brother's fall from the horse, Nell.
The daily experiences of 16-year-old Florence C. Stork growing up in rural Jasper, Minnesota, with experiences including: general weather observations; notations of letters sent and received, books read, and housework done; Thanksgiving and Christmas preparations; admissions of being naughty and comments of her brother, Clinton's, remarkably good behavior; reports of the deaths of neighbors and friends; lessons in chess playing; the events of her Aunt Kate's visit and ensuing lessons in French and spelling with Clinton receiving waltzing lessons; the hen, Jill, begins to lay eggs.
The daily experiences of 17-year-old Florence C. Stork growing up in rural Jasper, Minnesota, with her mother, Grace, brother, Norman Clinton, and father, William. Her daily schedule includes painting pictures and cards; completing housework and school studies; churning butter and collecting eggs to sell; caring for a variety of barn animals including a new colt, Sam, and hen, Jill. Other occurances in this diary include the windmill breaking several times; neighbors suffering with diptheria and scarlet fever; finding the first flower of the season; witnessing a covered wagon full of boys being chased by the sherriff; tending graves and gathering for Memorial Day services; celebrating her parent's wedding anniversary; turning 17; seeing her first yellow rose; attending a temperance campfire and GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) event; and welcoming her grandfather, William Stork, into their home.
The daily events and visits of neighbors and friends to 17-year-old Florence C. Stork living in rural Jasper, Minnesota, with her family. This diary contains references to the threshing crews; her Grandpa Stork's wellness and activity; her mother's birthday; daily farm chores; and market rates as well as more detailed information on the fate of several pet animals including Roy, a horse they built a sling for; her time at the University in Pipestone studying shorthand; daily temperature and weather reports; and her brother, Clinton, trying to keep doves as pets.
Daily experiences of 18-year-old Florence C. Stork living with her family in rural Jasper, Minnesota. In addition to the notations of visits made and received, general weather observations, listing of household chores accomplished, and clothing purchased and sewn, Florence tells about purchasing 140 strawberry plants for $1.25; her father, William, travelling to St. Paul and getting home late due to the closure of the Hamline Station; and her difficulties dealing with the death of her 17-year-old neighbor, Adolph Norvold.
Eighteen-year-old Florence C. Stork relates the daily chores, visits, and correspondence she is a part of while living in rural Jasper, Minnesota, with her family. She also tells of ""the faithful old windmill laying flat on the ground""; preparing for the threshing crews; a drunken man getting his leg broken when a horse stepped on it; the family trip to Pipestone to do the winter shopping; the emotional death of many good animal friends; and her gifts at Christmas, including a copy of James Fenimore Cooper's book, ""The Pioneers"".
The daily experiences of Florence C. Stork and her family as they live in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include recording correspondence; dairy and egg production and sales; gardening; daily chores; the comings and goings of her brother, father, and visitors; automotive repairs; her mother's declining health and early 20th century medical techniques; clothing; and food preparation. In addition, Florence writes about her brother's involvement with Christian Endeavor; attending various local churches; riding streetcars; shopping in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota; and visits from door to door salesmen, meter men, and tramps.
The daily experiences of Clinton Stork in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include work at H.B. Fuller; maintenance and repairs of his Ford automobile; chores; property management; real estate; participation with Christian Endeavor; attending many local churches; social life; singing; and his mother's illness and his sister's dedication to her.
The daily experiences of Florence C. Stork and her family as they live in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include a record of correspondence; dairy and egg production and sales; daily chores; Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Memorial day happenings; the comings and goings of her brother, father, and visitors; her brother's involvement with Christian Endeavor; her brother's automotive repairs; her mother's declining health and Florence's devotion to her care; clothing; gift and flower giving; painting; visits from door to door salesmen, meter men, and beggars; and food preparation.
The daily experiences of Florence C. Stork and her family as they live in suburban/rural St. Paul, Minnesota. Experiences include a record of correspondence; dairy and egg production and sales; daily chores; the comings and goings of her brother, father, and visitors; her brother's involvement with Christian Endeavor; her brother's Ford automobile; her mother's declining health, death, and funeral in Jasper, Minnesota; clothing; gift and flower giving; and food preparation.