Game of ball (1887) A game only played by women and wíŋkte, wherein they would sit and slide marbles over ice to score, and their opponent would use a stick to hit the marbles away. They played until all of their prizes were gone.
Playing with small things, a game (1887) "Little play" is a game of make-believe where girls create toys such as tipis, cribs, and more. It is a game of being grown up, having children, and being married. They learn from their mothers and Elders and develop life skills through their playing.
Throwing chewed leaves in the eyes, a game (1887) Boys would chew up leaves, plants, and deer sinew until it was wet and sticky. Then they would chase each other, often playing on teams, and try to get the paste in their opponents' eyes.
A sick note from Bushotter (1887) George Bushotter writes to James Dorsey to let him know he won't be back into work until Monday, because although he's recovering from an illness and eating better, he's still not quite ready to be back in the office.
