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This image shows two pages from a ledger or account book, detailing various expenses and reimbursements. The handwriting is in a cursive style common in the early-to-mid 20th century.

Here is the transcription of the pages:

Page 8

To Nov. 2 inclusive (continued)

  • Louise Williams: 6 [check mark]
  • Lillie Lee: 6 [check mark]
  • Annie Garris: 6 [check mark]

Nov. 4

Petty Cash

  • 2 ham turnips: 2.00 [check mark]
  • Salad: 1.00 [check mark]

Nov. 6

  • L.D. Phone Oct. 2nd: 4.50 [check mark]
  • Express: 7.50 [check mark]

Nov. 7

Recv’d L.D. Phone calls on Oct. bill as follows:

  • Miss Parker: .20
  • ” Pitts: .30
  • [Total]: .50 [check mark]

Received

City-voucher in payment for rent from Aug. 1st to Sept. 15th: 22.50

Nov. 9

  • Postage Petty Cash: 5.00 [check mark]
  • Pd. Mr. Terrell for meat: 5.71 [check mark]
  • To check from Treas.: 100 [check mark]

Page 9

Nov. 14

Paid from Petty Cash

  • Miss Hunter: .80
    • Reimbursement for collection from miss Johnson in Mar. (?) supplies.

Nov. 20

  • Pd. Telegraph bill from Petty cash: 1.08

(Note: A large “V” shaped flourish covers most of page 9, likely indicating the page was reviewed or the balance was carried forward.)

Editor’s Note: There are a few possible mistakes on page nine, particularly what the AI says about “Miss Hunter”, although the editor was also unable to figure out exactly what the text says. Click here to return to the Transcription homepage.