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Monday, Nov. 11, 1918
Peace after more than
four years of war.
Today can hardly be described. At
2:30 A. M. all the bells in town rang, whistles
blew. It wasn't long before auto loads
of people were out shooting pistols, fire
crackers -- banging pans together and
making every king of racket. Germany
had signed the armistice. The Kaiser
was put out etc. All dayi the streets
have been thronged with people with
one continous parade of autos. Every
flag, horn, bell & dish pan in town
was [?]. Mary & I were out a good
part of the day. Mr. Strasburger gave
Mary a lovely silk flag. In between
times I hemmed & pressed eight
curtains & put them up. Finished
a sweater & did quite a washing
for Mary.
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1918
This morning I went out soliciting
for the "United War Fund" -- had
several blocks on Corning Ave. Got
$36. I will be glad when I do
not have to go out on any more
such expeditions. But of course
am glad of anything to help bring
permanent peace. It has been
a lovely day. Took Mary out for
a walk. Harry and Mary had
a good time building houses
out of blocks tonight. They played
on the floor all evening.