ADVANCES IN RADIO: Fully equal to the telescope or microscope in usefulness is the vacuum tube, the latest of which makes light “talk.” It is immediately applied in burglar alarms, etc. Microphones are now so sensitive that one my hear a worm chewing his dinner in an apple core.
“The Night of Love” at the Stanton with Ronald Coleman and Vilma Banky. Ah marvelous picture. John, dear, there were you and I. So many of his actions were just like yours. One reason why I enjoyed your company, George, is that you did not “bother” me. You are one of the few boys who really respects a girl. Mother and Dad however feel much more satisfied when I’m with John. They would trust me to the end of the word with you, John, and I want to go to the end of the world with you.
ADVANCES IN RADIO: Fully equal to the telescope or microscope in usefulness is the vacuum tube, the latest of which makes light “talk.” It is immediately applied in burglar alarms, etc. Microphones are now so sensitive that one my hear a worm chewing his dinner in an apple core.
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My Buddy! Garrett Kell may think there are “lots” of Virginia’s in the world but John thinks there is only one. Every day I realize more and more that you are such a vital part of my life that I would have no life if ever you left me. John, my most faithful pal, my buddy and Yankee lover.
All day every day you grow nearer and dearer to me. Why do I think of you as mine? You are just a child and belong to your mother! And still, you are such a fine, strong man and belong to me! I was so glad to hear your voice on the phone and just after George called, too. Some day we will tell the whole world we belong to each other and then no one will bother me about dates. Then I can explain while now I sometimes have to -- to keep from hurting non-understanding feelings.
Oh God, my God, our God, I want John more than anything or anyone else on earth. Tonight, especially, my heart calls to him. John, John, why don't you answer me? George, why did you call? I wish you would let me alone and forget me. I liked the picture "Roughhouse Rosie" with Mother and Alice, but Mother told me I was not watching the picture.
You have come back to me. Why did your run your soft, strong fingers so gently over my face? Why did you fold the porch chair covers and bring them in for me? Why did you want the drink of water that you had refused ten minutes before? "Someday we will be doing it for ourselves."
CONSTITUENTS OF MILK - 1000 parts Water - 840 Milk sugar - 45 Butter - 40 Phosphate of lime - 17 Chloride Potassium - 9 Phosphate Magnesia - 4 Free Soda - 3 Common Salt - 3 Another evening that I will never forget! My first swimming lesson, at Willow Grove; way downtown to the Stanley-Richardson in "man power"; then the "Russian Inn" to dine. Oh such rain and so many cars, busses, taxis, and trams. And you were going to ask me to try to forget you. Oh, John, do you think that I could? Never never. I want only you, and I want you always. What do you mean by a successful man? You are a success. I deserve the best, you said. Then I deserve you and you are mine forever. You were so discouraged. I love to see you smile. I am the only one who could have made you smile tonight, then it does not depend on you but on us both.
John dear, "Life is never one sweet song."
"If I love you and you love me, too, what does it matter?" I have been thinking of you ever since you classed. Truly, I was very much surprised! Let us hope it is for the best. Remember, John, it all depends on you. I am always here, willing, ready, waiting to do anything on earth I can for you. Neither bridge nor solitaire has helped me brighten my heart tonight. HOT WEATHER "DON'TS" FOR MOTHERS Don't give the baby cow's milk unless it is modified to suit his age, in proper quantity and at regular intervals, according to the doctor's orders. Don't fail to clean all articles used in connection with the baby's food. Don't fail to give the baby plenty of water to drink several times a day. Don't clothe or cover the baby so heavily as to cause perspiration. It should sleep alone. Tonight, more than ever before, my thoughts have been of you. The moon is full and lovely and I am home alone. My family is here but I always feel alone unless you are with me. Somehow, I feel as though I am worrying about you. I don't know why. I have no reason for it! God bless you, mine.
Bertha! What a darling little Mexican girl. I never knew that Mexicans are sometimes fair. That is probably due to the Germans in Mexico. I am sorry you couldn't come around, John. I would have liked for you you to have met her. Even though you like America and American schools, you prefer your own country. Good for you! You are certainly accomplished and can cook and sew as well as paint on china and play. You don't like English? You speak very well indeed!
HOT WEATHER "DON'TS": Don't fail to bathe daily. Those not having baths in their homes should take sponge baths, which are just as refreshing. Don't eat much meat and not more than once a day. Don't fail to get a typhoid inoculation before leaving the city. Don't fail to get eight hours' sleep every night. I am very glad you have such a fine position, Harriet! You deserve it. You are a worker. Alice and I certainly enjoyed our little visit with you. I am glad, too, that you and Harold are getting along so nicely together these days - without so many quarrels. Jimmy certainly must like you pretty well, too.
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ContextThis is the journal of Virginia Lee Scott, my grandmother, written when she was seventeen and first dating my grandfather, John Arnold Wilson. It's a dairy published by Media Drug Stores and includes space for two entries per day, with facts about the era printed at the bottom, which I have included in italics. Following, 1928, is the journal of John Arnold Wilson, my grandfather, at age nineteen and in love with my grandmother, followed by my grandmother's journal in 1931. Archives
April 2018
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