From 8-year old Hilda’s diary:

Sunday again, and all the relatives that I have to be polite to are visiting. It is really Grandfather’s fault because he sent them all tickets to come to America, except Aunt Esther’s ticket, as she was here already.

Reading this post makes me think about what might have been. Hilda’s grandfather was my grandmother’s uncle (see family tree) - was she offered a chance to come to America long before she was married and had children?