February 22, 1898

Regular Snowstorm. Richard didnt work. Went to the depot at 11.45 for nothing. Martha got back with the 6.24. Brought back more than she took home. Had Rice & Stewed Beef for diner. Just remember this day on the (Merk B.). Heute haben wir es ausgefunden. 

Translation:

Today we found it out.

 

Editor’s note: I suspect this is the day Martha’s pregnancy was confirmed. My grandfather was born September 23 of this year.