Friday, June 1, 2007
Show & Tell Friday
Posted in Show & Tell Friday
This is one of my favorite treasures. This is the ledger that my great-grandfather purchased in 1917, the year he married my great-grandmother. He wrote in the monthly expenses as they set up housekeeping, and continued through 1924. It's an amazing document for our family, mentioning several of our relatives. As the years went on, you could see how they had prospered and added to their farm. There is mention of animals (seven head of sheep for $100.00, and a gray mare for $161.00) but I'll just share what was written in 1917-18.
It's fascinating to me, what housewares cost in that time.
How about some of these prices:
12# flour .78
10# rice .99
10# sugar .79
1 1/2 # corn meal .09
30# rolled oats 1.58
soap .10
milk bucket .75
candy .15
bread .10
bananas .16
2 Pair overalls 3.20
83 gal. Kerosene .42
hair pins .10
toothpaste .10
ice cream .05
onion sets .33
pencils .10
rubber boots 3.25
5 postal cards and stamps .25
Then there were some interesting things listed such as :
For use of horse and buggy 1.00
Telegram for O.E. Kinzie .65
Ed Toothman helping butcher 1.00
Shoes repaired .15
Rubber tires on buggy 14.00
Beans from Bessie (must have been a freebie)
Mrs. Sherard for duck eggs 1.00
Fixing Anna's teeth (my great-grandmother) 2.00
Pictures of baby (I have one of these pictures) 5.00
Note the top where is says, " Chair Rocker-- 9.00" ...
...well, here it is. Pretty neat, huh?
Gram had it in her basement and I was so fortunate that she told me what it was.
Here's the most important part of this ledger to me.
At the very bottom of this page it reads:
"November 9--- Paid to Dr. Randall 18.50."
That was the day my grandma was born!
Comments
Friday, June 1, 2007 - WOW!
Posted by kerimae
You have such TREASURES. What an amazing cache of family memorabilia (sp?!) you have.
Blessings,
Keri
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Friday, June 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Kitty
How wonderful is that treasure.
Im so glad you did this, I just one minute ago posted a similar post, one starting up a show and tell Friday. I got the idea from another blog site. I hope others participate in it with us. I love these types of things.
Take care
Kitty
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Friday, June 1, 2007 - Amazing!
Posted by Anonymous
Amy,
How awesome that you have these memories and records. The rocking chair is beautiful. I just love reading these. It takes me back in time to a time I have always wanted to live in.
Ruth
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Friday, June 1, 2007 - Amazing
Posted by Anonymous
What wonderful family connections. Your children are so blessed to be so connecred.
What a great Math assignment that would be for your children to compare the ledger with thesame things today.
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/bubbebobbie/
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Saturday, June 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedmomof10
Oh, how neat!!! What a wonderful treasure you have!
Love , love love your blog!
Gloria :)
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Sunday, June 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Sombra
That was so special, my eyes are full up with tears.
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Tuesday, June 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Kelli
Oh, that is such a wonderful treasure! I remember reading how Victorian ladies would keep track of all their expenses and I wished I could see one of their ledger books so I want to thank you for sharing your Great Grandfather's with us! The rocking chair is beautiful and I love how you have that cozy little corner of your home set up. How neat about the bottom entry too...prices certainly have gone
up! :0)
Kelli
www.kellishouse.blogspot.com
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Wednesday, June 6, 2007 - What a piece of History.
Posted by Anonymous
I'm think that is just about one of the most interesting things I've ever seen.
Kim
soloved77.blogspot.com
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Wednesday, June 6, 2007 - 1917-18 Ledger
Posted by Anonymous
Oh my, I cannot tell you how it touched me to see you had the rocker that was written in the ledger! I wish I had things like this. They are true treasures and I appreciate you sharing your treasures!
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Friday, June 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I know this is an older post but that is just sooo neat! I love that kind of stuff. Your blog is lovely. I'm going to add it to my favorites list!
Mrs. H
http://thelittlepinkhouse.blogspot.com/
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