Diary of a young school age girl living on a farm near Amanda, Ohio, at the turn of the twentieth century. Often mentioning her family, she writes of her mother, father and sister in almost every entry.

The entries are mainly concerned with daily activities on the farm, and in the house. Typical entries include notes on sewing, cleaning, and learning to bake. Other chores include helping her father rake the lawn, and she mentions helping her father during haymaking time. Entries are also written about schoolwork, books read, and hobbies that include reading and bird watching. Games mentioned include jump rope, and hop scotch. Public entertainment mentioned includes the "Buffalo Bill Wild West Show" in the entry for May 4, 1901.

Places mentioned include the towns of Amanda, Circleville, Lancaster, and Nebraska, all in Ohio.