Retro Housewife and The Ladies who Lunch

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Wednesday, October 9, 1929, Cont.

2009-11-21T01:45:00.000-08:00

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 (1929)Dan decided to hire one of the neighbor boys pick corn for us for there are so many things he wants to get done and with corn to be picked every day, he doesn't get on with other jobs very rapidly. James came over this morning to start, but hadn't been out in the field very long when it began raining so he had to come in. Dan carpentered until it got too wet then came

Cops To Decide Who Boy Loves More

2009-11-19T23:57:00.000-08:00

Myrtle and Madge were on their way home from school, grumpity, bumpity in the little yellow school bus, when Myrtle stated, rather smugly, that handsome Johnny had asked her to the school dance on Friday. She knew that this would upset Madge, who had been pining away for Johnny since the beginning of the year.As expected, Madge was most distressed at the news and muttered something unflattering

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Wednesday, October 9, 1929

2009-11-15T20:30:00.000-08:00

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 (1929)A little cool today, but not at all unseasonable. Dan cleaned out the stock tank this morning. I helped him tip it on end so he could scrape it well. It had to be moved to a little different position so it was good chance to give it a thorough scrubbing. The new mill pumped it full again without any expenditure of either muscle or gasoline. Mr. and Mrs. Cope drove out

A Case Of Aggressive Panhandling

2009-11-15T05:50:00.000-08:00

What is the proper way to deal with aggressive panhandlers? If somebody asks you for money, are you obligated to fork it over? What if that somebody is demanding $50 from you, to pay for something that you have already given money to pay for?Does one just smile and write out a check, figuring that $50 is a small price to pay to keep the peace and harmony in one's life? This is the situation a

We Interrupt This Program To Bring You A Special Report ...

2009-11-12T00:57:00.000-08:00

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Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Friday, October 4, 1929

2009-11-09T23:21:00.000-08:00

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 (1929)The weather behaved properly, the helpers arrived in good season, and before noon the mill was in place. It was rather interesting to watch it raised. Mother and I went out and viewed the proceedings. I held one of the guy ropes, but didn't actually do any work. I scribbled around more or less earlier, preparing food, as I supposed of course the three extra helpers would

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Sunday, September 29, 1929

2009-11-09T20:47:00.000-08:00

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 (1929)Will left this morning for a brief trip to the western part of the state. I asked Jean to come out for dinner with us, but she decided she preferred staying at home and resting. I had an easy time o£ it myself as the remains of yesterday's luncheon were ample for our dinner today.Dan worked on the shed all forenoon and I helped him get up some of the roof rafters. It

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Tuesday, September 27, 1929

2009-11-07T17:32:00.000-08:00

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (1929)Rain again. I'm not sure whether we will have our luncheon tomorrow or not, but am hoping the ladies can get here. Jean and Will drove out tonight to see how the roads were. Jean has to bring the "picnickers" out tomorrow as none of the others drives and naturally she is not keen about coming if the road is bad. I dressed a couple of fries for tomorrow and got the house

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Tuesday, September 24, 1929

2009-11-07T16:42:00.000-08:00

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (1929)There was such a collection facing us in the attic this morning that we scarcely knew where to begin. I established mother on the stairs and put her to sorting magazines while I looked over the books and decided which ones I wanted to keep. The give-away pile loomed up pretty well when I was through - about forty volumes in all. After the books and magazines were in

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - Monday, September 23, 1929

2009-11-07T16:17:00.000-08:00

Sorry for jumping around, but I found entries as far back as 1929. I will try and go in order now...MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (1929)Quite breezy today too, but cooler than yesterday. After the washing was on the line I cleaned out the brooder house, but didn't get the straw in until after dinner. I find I can carry twice as much straw and do it much more easily if I put it in sacks. Then too, it does

Watch This, Make Your Kids Watch This, Your Neighbor's Kids, Grand Kids,

2009-11-04T19:19:00.000-08:00

Some never lose sight, some have forgotten and some don't want you to know. I don't think this is taught in the schools anymore... but it sums it up nicely.Enjoy!RHPS - Working on next episode of South Dakota Farm Woman...

City Of Ventura Spending Cuts And Other Big Fat Lies

2009-11-01T23:17:00.000-08:00

On Tuesday we have a local election here in Ventura County. There is a measure on the ballot which proposes increasing our local sales tax by 1/2 a cent for 4 years, because the city claims it is experiencing hard times, just like the rest of us. Measure A is being sold with the usual buzz words of "avoiding cuts to police and fire" and "keeping Ventura safe". At least that is what the glossy

Vote For Abby

2009-10-27T09:53:00.000-07:00

VOTE FOR ABBYI've sponsored Abby in a couple of pageants - and she has entered the Gap casting call! Please vote for Abby!The 20 finalists chosen by Gap for this year's Gap Casting Call will be announced December 7, 2009.RH

Crazy Discount at Ultra Diamonds

2009-10-26T16:35:00.000-07:00

I had to post this - never seen an offer like this before: Ultra Diamonds is offering $50 Off any order of $79 or more...I don't get how they can make money like this, but I guess it's not my problem. Need jewelry? Coupons don't get better than this one...Ultra Diamonds Coupon Code: $50 off any purchase of $79 or more. Redeem this coupon by using ad code 50off at checkout.

Diary Of A Central South Dakota Farm Woman - December 1936

2009-10-24T12:49:00.000-07:00

(Editor's Note: Here starts the diary of a woman living on a farm in Beadle County- She will give readers a peek at the daily routine, the joys and sorrows, the work and play of an average Central South Dakota farm family. Other farmers will recognize in it the story of their own lives. It will help give city dwellers a better understanding of the problems of their brothers and sisters on farms.)

Memo To: Newspaper Editors, Freedom Fry Munchers, 'Hate Speech' Nazis, The British Government, Boomers

2009-10-24T11:29:00.000-07:00

I found America. You won't believe where! America was hiding out in 1935 South Dakota. Perhaps with a little coaxing, we can convince America to come back to 2009. We need her.I must say, it is really impressive to see how much wisdom there was on just a single page of a small town South Dakota newspaper in 1935. First, in the Open Forum (letters to the editor section) there is a quote by a

RE-EMPLOYMENT REALISM - The More Things Change...

2009-10-24T11:04:00.000-07:00

RE-EMPLOYMENT REALISMChristian Science MonitorPresident Roosevelt's radio address Thursday night expressed more of a conservative attitude toward the relief problem in the United States than he has yet voiced. In this respect, so far as the words are borne out by action, the present attack on the question of re-employment should be more satisfying and reassuring to those who believe the nation

Blast From The Past - 1937

2009-10-24T10:09:00.000-07:00

Hoover warns the Republicans they can't hope to succeed without setting up some principle other than mere dislike of the administration in power. Why not? Didn't the Democrats do it in 1932?Herbert Hoover, a Republican, was president from 1929 - 1933. It would be 20 years before another Republican called the White House home; Dwight D. Eisenhower became president in 1953.Here is what his page on

The Swine Flu Theme Song

2009-10-23T21:03:00.000-07:00

Oink, Oink,RH

Zombieland - Observation

2009-10-13T14:44:00.000-07:00

Note to anyone who is familiar with the 4Th Turning. Zombieland is a rather perfect example of a Thirteener (X'er) assisting Millennials in a rather Topsy Turvy crisis world. Boomers are completely absent with one exception where a famous Boomer appears to provide for comical distraction but is ultimately done in by ignoring the reality of the situation.RH

Towing The Party Line Right Off The Cliff

2009-10-13T12:43:00.000-07:00

In today's Boomer-ized America, rational discussion of what ought to be the goals of our nation and which course to set to achieve them, is next to impossible. As somebody who keeps up with what both the left and the right are currently ranting about, it is quite obvious to me that very little will be achieved by our nation as long as this continues. I find this somewhat annoying, as there is

Arnold @ Work

2009-10-12T17:35:00.000-07:00

Our Governator got a new mug:RH

NEST-BUILDING TIME

2009-10-11T20:20:00.000-07:00

(By Mrs. Edith Nell Nichols.)A Bride. One day I asked one of my neighbors why she didn't keep household accounts. Her reply was the same that millions of American women gave. She said she couldn't keep track of every cent she spent, so she stopped trying to keep accounts.This general feeling among housewives has led American brides to think that there is something mysterious about keeping

C'est Un Kangourou Fou - Uh Wait - Crazier Japanese

2009-10-10T11:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a fine example of a cultural difference between the Japanese and, well any other human beings on the planet...Or This One, The Old "Sniper Kills Your Co-Workers And Comes After You" Joke...RH

Columbus Day Coupons + Others

2009-10-09T12:28:00.000-07:00

Happy Columbus Day Week-End - Isn't this a big week-end for shopping? Not that I have any extra to shop with - just had to dump Farmer's insurance and go with Geico Insurance - so there goes the little I had saved up. Anyway, if you have money to shop, keep some of it!Amazon Coupon for Kraft Foods: Save $10 on Select Kraft Products Save $10 when you purchase two or more eligible Kraft products