1 10 2 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4616382f4d88fee670373f7a03fabc92.pdf 559ac14b03ac0920c6881e36cc10a9e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == The Canadian Pocket Diary == 1926 PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED MANUFACTURING STATIONERS TORONTO https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7fdfbb63c046a638b1ce1b7bf633ec59.pdf 01e009c9147968b294ebb9a18dd73c81 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. IDENTIFICATION {Printed form with responses handwritten} My Name is Ernest Howard Buck Address R.R.#2, Paris, Ont. Hazel Grove Farm 'Phone 96 ring 12 Birthday July 12 Age 21 Height 5 ' 9 " Complexion dark Weight 155 In case of accident or illness please notify Mrs Ernest H. Buck R.R. #2, Paris, Ont. If anyone should find this book kindly return to above address. THINGS HARD TO REMEMBER Number on case of my Watch " movement " Automobile License No. Engine No. H.P. Size of Tires Number of my Bank Pass-book My accident insurance falls due on } My life insurance policies fall due on { {Printed} CALENDAR 1927 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/091bed0b204ff8c5057a0d8d1e211a66.pdf 1a3b9ca04d5c292dc3e48b3b12c0c808 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Memorandum from 1926 {blank} January Saturday 1 1927 Started off my second New Year with Jean but this time my head was resting peacefully in Jean's lap while we were, at least I was thinking of the things that were before us in the year 1927, instead of dancing. After a dainty lunch I had a few nice dances with Jean and then homeward after helping Jack up the hill. Home and in bed at 3 A.M. After such a fine start 1927 ought to be a great year for Jean and I. Sunday 2 Went in to see Dr Munro in morning with a sore foot and found that I had falling arches. Later than usual getting home as it was 11 o'clock when I left the doctor's office. Roscoe and I had our first cutter ride of the season when he went up home and I went after Jean and took her up too. Had a nice drive together and a pleasant evening with Mother and Dad even if we were later getting home. Jean and I to read diaries for a while. Monday 3 My feet were pretty sore so I hired Lloyd Roos to stay out of school and help me peddle the milk. Bought new pair of shoes and got a pair of arch supports at Geo Inkeaters. Maybe my feet didn't ache at night after wearing them in the afternoon. Read part of Jean's diary and retired at nine o'clock. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41b45c4b80d1e09d41fcfb20e3bee9e4.pdf d83977d4939a62f85320e270553e090a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Tuesday 4 1927 Alex took the milk in my place and got home at two-oclock. Drove the boys to school, in the cutter when I had "Dollie" hooked in it for the first time. Got her shod while I was shopping and getting information about "marriage licenses". Called around by Taylor's for lumber on way home. Worked in dairy in afternoon and my thoughts all day were about where I would be two months from today. Wednesday 5 Roscoe took the boys to school with the team when he went after a load of coal so I helped Andy with the chores. Drew out two loads of manure when we got the coal off. Busy afternoon in dairy. Called Jean at night about ten but she was upstairs. Finished reading Jean's diary. It is certainly a wonderful book. Thursday 6 A cold frosty windy day. Did some shopping when I drove the boys to school. Got a shave and hair cut and had a chat with Jean at noon. Took Jean with me when Roscoe and I drove to Clara {Tracker's??} party. Didn't dance on account of my feet but had a nice chat with Jean while we listened to the music. Lovely drive home and oh how we hated to part. January Friday 7 1927 {Up??} in pretty good time even if it was 3.30 when I rolled on to the hay. Took the boys to school and after fixing up horses helped Roscoe draw out manure. Mr. Francis, R.O.P. cow tester came the night before and will be here till Sat morning. All day long a song "When the One that You Love, Loves You" kept rushing to my mind. Saturday 8 Didn't have to take the boys to shool so did up the chores across the road after breakfast, hooked up the "Greys" and we took out two loads of manure before our mid-day meal. Wash-day in the dairy made it a busy one for me. A dandy clear bright winter day made it one day closer to March the third. Sunday 9 A dandy bright frosty day. Did chores all morning and got fire on and things in good shape in the dairy. Roscoe helped me wash up right after dinner and then we drove up Keg Lane. I helped Jean milk and then took her up home for tea Had a very nice time and left for home early. Stopped at Barkers for a while and had a pleasant chat with Jean while we were sitting in the big chair together. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/915716b710755ba78ec1ef9413124aca.pdf f768df89b7b4cca4cd000566f9a2d40f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Monday 10 1927 A nice bright day for me to start back on the milk route after not having peddled for six days. Got along pretty good even if Charlie Birley who was supposed to help me didn't show up till I was nearly through. Finished up at 12:15. My feet were pretty tired at night after being on them all day so retired a few minutes after 8. Tuesday 11 Charlie helped me peddle the milk and we had a great time and were home by 12.20. He washed the bottles in the afternoon and Alex and I drove to town then went to Brantford with Dad where did some business then went to a sale just outside the city. I went after a horse but didn't buy any as they didn't fill the bill. Paris defeated Hamilton 4-3 in an O.H.A. hockey game. Wednesday 12 Another dandy day and a little milder. Made good time all by myself and was home from town at 12.30 or sooner. Had a shave and called Jean up at nooon. Charlie and Roscoe went up as far as Dean's with me at night. Had a nice time with Jean when we looked at some letters of hers before she burnt them, and we had the kitchen to ourselves. She showed me part of her trouseau and her new quilt. January Thursday 13 1927 The number "thirteen" is said to be an unlucky number but the 13th of January 1927 proved to be a lucky day for me when I had a "never to be forgotton" drive with Jean in the cutter behind Dolly on a mild night to a U.F.Y.P.O. directors meeting at Les Kellys and home again. The only unlucky part was that I had a chilly drive home all alone but the 3rd of March will soon be here and then Oh Boy! I'll be home before three in the morning. Friday 14 I'll bet there were two "Somebodys" who were lonely after their drive early in the morning Won't we be glad when there are no sad partings and we will be together always. Retired at 8.15 at night as I got my feet {wet??} and my legs were tired out from wading through the heavy snowfall during the night. Saturday 15 A very frosty but bright day and I almost froze on the milk route. Charlie and Roscoe went skating at night but I wrote a letter to Harry instead and went to dream land in good time. Wiped the dishes after supper for Grace so I wouldn't get {out?} of practice. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6d649e603dac84297e5b41ec4704b1d.pdf 2701aa0ac91662f9b69875ae113b2255 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Sunday 16 1927 Another cold but a busy day for me. Just think only four more Sundays to peddle milk. Had a very nice time with Jean on Sunday evening even if I did have a sore throat and stayed so late that it was two o'clock when I rolled into bed. Monday 17 A mild day. Didn't feel very good in the morning, ate part of my breakfast and shortly afterwards vomitted it up. Took the milk to town but didn't make very fast time on an empty stomach. Laid down for a while in afternoon, then Charlie helped me with the work in the dairy. Was nearly all in when I rolled into bed after supper. Tuesday 18 A 7 pound baby girl arrived at Bendemere early in the morning and she has dark hair. Maybe the boys weren't tickled and did want to go to school. Dr. Jeffery gave me some pills to take and I laid around the house all day feeling pretty tough. Somebody was lonely so I played that piece on the phonograph. January Wednesday 19 1927 A very mild wet day and I can be thankful I didn't have to peddle the milk as I wasn't able. Had a chat over the phone with Jean and told her I couldn't come at night. Washed bottles and worked in the dairy all afternoon. Felt pretty tired at night so I retired at eight o'clock. Thursday 20 Made good time on the milk route even if my legs were weak. Saw Eleanor and so informed me that Jean had gone to bed the night before at 8 P.M. also. I wonder if she were lonely because I couldn't come and thought that sleeping would be a good way to pass the time away. Friday 21 Paris defeated Port Colborne in an O.H.A. game after two overtime periods by the score of 3-2. A number of the U.F.Y.P.O boys went to the game so our annual supper was rather broken up until they appeared even if we had a good feed. Officiated as president for last time and Carl was elected as my successor. Jean wasn't there so I was glad when the meeting adjourned. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a1bad44c0a86f5c660ad5daf026d2d5.pdf 20d22ebb6796f28d9a0b3248724f42a2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Saturday 22 1927 The weather turned colder early in the morning and maybe it wasn't slippery. Maybe my feet didn't ache after being on them the night before and up late. Had a nap after supper then woke up and had a bath and retired again at eleven bells. Sunday 23 Roscoe and I drove up home after we had things fixed up in the dairy. Helped Jean milk and had supper with her. Had a pleasant drive up home afterwards and a nice chat with the folks. Stopped in at Barker's on the way home and had a lunch so didn't get home very early. Only three more Sundays to peddle milk. Monday 24 Felt great even if I didn't get much sleep the night before. Alex, Roscoe, and I drove "Dollie" to town at night to see U.F.O. League hockey games. Great sport watching them whack at each other. Dumbries defeated Kitchener 4-0 and {Moyles???} beat Glenmorris 3-2. January Tuesday 25 1927 Another busy day as usual in the dairy. Read a couple of chapters in a book and rolled into bed at ten o'clock so as to get slept up for the next night. Wednesday 26 A terrible frosty morning with the mercury registering 12 below zero. Was home in less than four and a half hours from the time I left as I had to run to keep warm. Froze both my cheeks coming home but I put a scarf over my face and drove up to see Jean just the same arriving there at 9.15. The kiss I received when I left more than repaid me for my cold drive let alone the pie and the nice time I had. Thursday 27 Another cold day with the thermometer registering about the same but moderating considerable before night. It just began to dawn on me that it is only five weeks until my wedding day and I kept wondring from time to time what I would be doing in five weeks time at the same moment. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3f2680ddd7a287af1055661b40a47794.pdf e04473503573277873abf13867337ebc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Friday 28 1927 Roscoe and I attended the Telfer girls party at night and I had a dandy time. Had a few nice dances with Jean, my first since the early hours of the first morning of 1927 and we had a nice chat and lunch together on the kitchen sofa even if they did throw paper at us Home at 3 A.M. Saturday 29 Felt fine considering the fact that I only had three hours sleep. Lloyd Ross came out in afternoon and helped me wash bottles so I was through work in good time at night. Retired at eight o'clock right after supper for a real night sleep. Sunday 30 My third last Sunday as an M.P. was rather a quiet one for me, until night when I drove into town; spent a few minutes at Eleanors, then Jean and I faced a cold strong north-west wind up home where I made a short call and then down the sideroad to Calamity Farm for lunch. It sure was an interesting and happy drive and evening for me. Home at 1.30 after a fast buggy ride. January Monday 31 1927 The weather was considerable colder and maybe it wasn't slippery. Sleigh broke down by Grandma Sinclairs and I waited for over an hour before Alex came in with the truck and we peddled the rest of the milk. Left the team at "Hicks" to get shod, bought Skelly's sleighs and had them attached to the box. The end of a happy month and only a few more days to peddle milk. February Tuesday 1 Had a busy day collecting accounts on the milk route and used the new sleighs for the first time. A dandy mild day and the snow and ice melted fast. Wednesday 2 A dandy bright day and the bear saw his shadow. Six weeks now of cold weather but what do I care with only a few more weeks at Bendemere. Used Dolly on the milk wagon. Had a dandy time at Jean's at night. Saw the wedding cake and a piece of the cloth Jean's wedding dress is to be made of. Oh! Boy how I hated to come home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a3e4d227969c54fad1dbb7863a9c6057.pdf 8be7f87333625ebbf62a46cdbc1dad67 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Thursday 3 1927 Had another ride behind "Dollie" in the milk wagon when we peddled some more "Golden Guernsey" in the town of Paris. Saw Jean and cousin Eva for a few minutes when I was in the Bank of Commerce. Friday 4 Roscoe and I drove his coupe to a U.F.Y.P.O. club meeting in Maus School. Mostly a business meeting. Took part in an impromptu debate, "Resolved that the automobile is a curse instead of a benefit to humanity:" I was in the affirmative and we won. Saturday 5 Drove coupe to town right after dinner, met Dad, Mother and Jean and we went to Brantford. Dad gave Wiles & Quinlan a cheque for $64.xx/100 for part of my wedding costume. Jean bought a new coat too and we had a busy day looking at dresses gifts, and buying a wedding ring. My first days shopping with Jean was a wonderful one. An ice storm at night. February Sunday 6 1927 Very icy in the morning so took the team and sleigh and made great time. Busy afternoon with my books and in the dairy. Left here at 5.45 to go up to Jean's for tea. After we washed the dishes we drove up home for a while. Home in good time after a pleasant evening with Jean. Monday 7 Ernie Cochrane went with me on the milk route when we drove the team. He received his initiation when he fell three times as it was very slippery. It sure was a busy day for me explaining things to the new milk man. Got a lot of teasing from some of the customers when I introduced my successor. Tuesday 8 Ernie and I took the team again and made better time peddling milk. At night Roscoe, Ernie & I rode to town in the coupe and attended an interesting "Father & Son" Banquet in the Community Hall. Called at Dr. Munro's on way home and got my wart doctored. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5d061063afb638af5bc7232ebe18ab14.pdf f173742a1c34aefb04ca31af8e6b1765 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Wednesday 9 1927 Roscoe and Ernie attended a U.F.Y.P.O. executive meetng at Maus School but I drove up and spent the evening with Jean. They had been to Brantford so she showed me some additions to her trousseau which included a hat that made her look more becoming than ever. Thursday 10 Just 15 months this morning since I started working at "Bendemere" and I celebrated it by a holiday from peddling milk as I completed my term as an "M.P." the day before. Put in the day helping Alex doctor ring worm on the cattle in the morning and helping Ernie in the dairy in the afternoon. Friday 11 Went to Burford in the afternoon for the first time with Alex after a load of pea ensilage which weighed 25.70 {2nd no. not clear} lbs. Attended party at Geo Telfers at night and as Jean was there to dance and as my feet were much better we sure had some nice dances together even if we were tired later. Home and in bed at 3.15 A.M. February Saturday 12 1927 Felt pretty good with only a little sleep. Alex and I went after another load of ensilage and brought home 2725 lbs this time. Had to stop twice coming home to adjust truck and then coming up the subway hill a porcelain in the no 1{??}, spark plug blew up caused by a short circuit in the magnets. Drove into town with Rock at night and received final treatment on my wart at Dr. Munro's office. Sunday 13 We, Bendemere boys, all slept in until 6.35 A.M. Helped Ernie on the milk route and were through delivering just 3 hours and a half from the time we landed in town. Spent a busy afternoon in the dairy. Spent a very pleasant Sunday evening with Jean which more than made up for the pleasant drive???? I had going home. My last Sun. night drive back to Bendemere and by all means the worst as I looked like a snowman and was good and wet when I landed home at one o'clock. Monday14 Helped Roscoe draw out manure in the morning and in the afternoon Alex and I cut logs down at the Vanatter farm and Roscoe drew a load of them to town. Rather tired at night so retired early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/636deb15a10f802c3bcdc0599aae2d9d.pdf 0c6533ebb0394b60c4ae350e77ffe4fe Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Tuesday 15 1927 Alex and I cut logs all day between chores and Roscoe drew two loads to the sawmill in Paris. Had my last cutter ride behind Dollie when I drove up to help Jean fix up the wedding invitations. Posted them on my way home in the moonlight and was home in good time after a dandy evening. Wednesday 16 A nasty wet morning so Alex and I took the boys to school in his car and then peddled the Upper Town and Flats as far as the Walker {Press?} for Ernie. It faired up in the afternoon so we cut logs and Roscoe made another trip to town. Thursday 17 Spent a few hours in both the morning and afternoon sawing pine logs in the bush next to Paynes even if it was kind of sloppy under foot. February Friday 18 1927 Alex went to St. Catharines with Mr. Telfer. I helped Roscoe load some logs after breakfast and then drove his coupe to Edgars Churchills and got his front spring repaired. Helped load another load of logs after dinner and then helped Mac & Ernie in the afternoon. Saturday 19 Put in my last day at "Bendemere" by choring around in the morning. In the afternoon Roscoe, Ernie, & I drove into Knowles studio to have our pictures taken along with the rest of Mrs. Laughlins Sunday school class. Rode out home with Terryberrys. It seemed funny for me to have nothing to do so helped with the chores and milked two cows. Sunday 20 My first real Sunday for ages. Didn't get up until 8.20 after more than sleeping the clock around. Nasty east storm so none of us went to church. Helped with the chores then as it was Verna's 9th birthday we had ice-cream for dinner then I walked down and spent a wonderful afternoon and evening with Jean and came home with Jacks at twelve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/524d89611b44705ed419a678c22dc3d6.pdf 2b37f4992b7a8d271c07209e566f87b8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Monday 21 1927 An ideal winter day even if it was quite snappy. Slept in until eight o'clock then peeled potatoes and helped Mother wash, and assisted Dad with the chores in the morning. Dad and I took a load of articles to blacksmith shop at Canning and walked over to see Uncle Ern's horses. Tuckers were here for supper but I retired at nine o'clock. Tuesday 22 Dad and I did the chores in the morning then we motored to Paris after we got Jean. Jean and I got our Marriage License at the town clerk's office. Had dinner at the Dominion Cafe in Brantford and it was a real one. Dad & I went out to see Franklins horses in afternoon. Ordered my flowers and did other shopping afterwards. Had supper with Jean and then walked home after a wonderful day. Wednesday 23 Dad & I drove to town in the morning and then out to "Bendemere" after my buggy. Had dinner when we got home, did the chores, and then went to see horses at Elmer Barsons, and Camerons. Bought my first horse from A. Cameron for $140. She is an iron grey mare and is rising five years old and her name is "Fly". A real experience for me leading her home. February Thursday 24 1927 Spent the day cutting wood with Mr Barker and Dan at "Hazel Grove" Cleaned "Gyp" off for the first time and lead her home with me at night. Mrs Barker told me about the shower for Jean on Saturday. I hope next Thursday is as nice as it was to-day until five o'clock. Friday 25 Mother went to town with me when I hooked "Gyp"{blurry} up for the first time and got her shod at "Hicks." Spent the morning in the Dentists chair. Had dinner at Barkers and then Jack Dan, Mr Barker and I went to Brantford in the Dodge to see the Better Seed Train. Helped Jean separate when we came home, had supper, helped moved the piano and then drove to J R. {Inkcaters ??} to practice the play and back again through a nasty snow storm. Saturday 26 Jean and I drove to Paris in morning. Completed my appointments with the dentist, got a haircut, and purchased gifts for the singer, pianist, and the best couple. Ladies of the district gave Jean a surprise shower of wonderful gifts and I had to open them. Tea and a pleasant time after. Helped draw two cars out of snowbanks after and then drove home after the chores were done. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/921260497086f766844735040a289c27.pdf 173df0aa15f0f35f614724388f483a46 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Sunday 27 1927 My last single Sunday. Attended Sunday school at the Mission with the boys then drove down and helped Jean milk then brought her up home for tea. Roscoe and Aileen were here too. If all my double Sundays are as happy as my single ones have been in the past I will surely be a happy man. Fast ride home behind Gyp in the cutter. Monday 28 Started to shovel out side road in morning then Dad drove down and we got Mr. Barker then drove over to Hyndmans to see some cattle. Went to town in the afternoon, did some shopping, and then out to "Bendemere" to help Ernie fix up his books. Home and in bed about 11.30. March Tuesday 1 Spent the first day of March down at Barkers. Broke road through side road in the morning. After dinner Mr. Barker, Dan, and I brought the cow and 2 stockers Mr Barker bought for Jean and I home to Hazel Grove. Came home early at night and went right to bed. March Wednesday 2 1927 Spent the last day of my boyhood at home helping Carl haul out manure. Upset a big load at the end of the lane. Jock Lushman came up in the afternoon and we had an unique experience with {Pifhers?} dog. Had my last car ride when I spent my last evening and danced with and kissed Miss Barker good-bye for the last time. Even so it was the happiest evening I ever spent with Jean. Thursday 3 A wonderful day for our wedding and lots of sunshine made it the greatest day of my life. I'll always have a picture in my mind of how sweet and charming Jean looked when she left her father's arm and pulled upon my left side before the ceremony commenced. I sure was a lucky boy. Friday 4 My honeymoon or rather ours was too short and sweet and too wonderfully happy to write about so I'll omit it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9610e5875a5aafc303d2587309019b95.pdf e372d0c923eaa5e41d2765aecfafc3e7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Saturday 5 1927 {blank} Sunday 6 {blank} Monday 7 Dad met us in Paris at the station after our train was 37 minutes late and we had a dark and muddy drive home. Jean and I spent our first whole night together at my home and had a real sleep as there wasn't any noise to bother us. March Tuesday 8 1927 Arrived back and took up my new abode at Hazel Grove just before dinner time. After we had our pictures taken I changed my clothes and went out to help load up a load of turnips. Left my horse at Lushmans when Jean and I went to Galt and helped present the play "Robert and Mary" at Wesley United church. Wednesday 9 Helped milk in the morning for the first time on Calamity Farm. Dan took the last load of turnips and the price was thirty cents per bushel. Drove Jean and Lou up home for a while in the afternoon to see Mother about the reception. Thursday 10 Jean and I shipped the cream in the morning and did some shopping while we were in town and were home by noon. Opened a joint account at the Bank of Toronto and deposited $125.00 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b2379d74bf71219b07f1c5ee2467be8d.pdf 7edaa7648063490bacbae7a1af8943c9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Friday 11 1927 Another wonderful day. Dan and I trimmed up brush along Mrs Pefkers fence in the morning. Drove Cousin Eva and {Lois? or Lou?} up home after dinner, then had my first experience dressing and cleaning oats for the show when I got back. Mother and Dad gave Jean and I a reception at night. There were 108 present, Melb's orchestra played lovely and maybe I didn't have some of the most wonderful dances with Jean. Saturday 12 The morning after the night before and a real night at that. My stomach felt kind of funny but Dan and I sawed and split birch blocks just the same after we did the morning chores. Helped look over oats after dinner then about four Dan and I drove to town and shipped them, did some shopping for Mrs Barker and I got some things for my wife for the first time. Sunday 13 A rainy Sunday when my wife and I attended church for the first time as married folks. We were in church just 29 minutes from the time we left home in spite of the bad roads. Up home for dinner. We received $3 as a wedding present. $1.5 from both Carl and Roscoe and $1 from the girls. God bless them all. My first Sunday evening that I remained at Hazel Grove and a happy one. March Monday 14 1927 Dan and I spent the morning and afternoon down on the flats sawing and splitting up the big elm tree. Finished sawing about four o'clock but not until we had got quite wet as it came on to rain. Tuesday 15 Hauled Charlie Meggs car out of side road in morning then drew up part of the bass wood tree. Jean and I drove Cousin Eva to town, increased our bank account, and did some shopping in the afternoon. Feed of wedding cake coming home. Harold Fisher backed out of Ford Garage at 12 P.M. going at rate of 45 miles per hour and right over into the river. "Mistaken" alias "Miss {Herbie?}" arrived at Hazel Grove. Wednesday 16 Finished bringing up the basswood tree after we did the chores in the morning. Trimmed up brush along Pefker's fence after dinner. At night Jean and I drove up home for a couple of setting hens and when we got back Mr. Webster and Bernice were here. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e1b217f3351af09fda46158254073b81.pdf 5a0ce98c3102a65c9bf6cbd8c8f82d20 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Thursday 17 1927 Up at six and did the chores so that Dan and I were over to Pefkers ready to saw wood shortly after eight. Couldn't get the engine started until 9.30 so didn't finish until three. Sawed here for 2 1/2 hours {word off left side of page, incomplete; then???} but didn't get through. Jean and I had our first two meals apart since were married. Friday 18 A wet morning. Jean went with me to post some letters and hold "Gyp" when we took the cream and a crate of eggs to the station. Finished sawing the wood at 11.15 then had dinner and drove to Gibson's sale at Drumbo. Mr Barker bought another cow for us and two steers, Dad also got two steers. They are to {word off left side of page, be???} shipped in Mr. Meggs {carload?} to-morrow. Saturday 19 A dandy spring day. Dan and I split wood on the wood pile between the chore {word off left side of page, times?}. Did the chores up early and were {word incomplete, all?} through by six o'clock. Wrote a letter after supper to send to Pauline along with Jeans {word off left side of page, Pat?} and slept and listened {corrected from listed? }to phonograph while I was waiting for the cattle to come in. March Sunday 20 1927 {blank} Monday 21 {blank} Tuesday 22 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a7e70be3e924c854a566ba8325addae4.pdf 5183f6b3175725732404f110860e1d2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Saturday 16 1927 {dates jumped from March to April} {blank} Sunday 17 {blank} Monday 18 {blank} April Tuesday 19 1927 {blank} Wednesday 20 {blank} Thursday 21 Plowed in the morning then had some hard work and some queer fun when we fixed the pump in afternoon. It rained so we couldn't finish our job until after chores were done. All of us went to a shower for Jack and Lou at Cunninghams and had a nice time and a feed of ice cream. Home at three. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fe3f6118cf24863ce6800d44aa35e624.pdf b90099e3784b49ad664104acc61b3189 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Friday 22 1927 Took away three cattle we had sold to Mr. Meggs in morning and had an interesting race when one {word unclear - red?} one headed homeward. Red pair weighted 2070 and {word unclear - roan?} one 1210. Received our first share of the cattle money. Plowed 28 rounds in 4 1/2 hrs in afternoon. Five piece orchestra played at shower friends and neighbours gave Lou at night and maybe I didn't enjoy some swell dances with Jean. Saturday 23 Didn't get up very early, did the chores up and then got dressed and Dan and I made a fast trip to town for some eggs and the ice cream. Lou and Jack were married about 12.10 and the sun was shining. Had a queer feed afterwards and then saw the happy couple off even if we did have to go to Brantford in the Dodge and we took Eleanor with us. Sunday 24 A nice cool Sunday morning. Jean and I drove our horse and buggy to church and I went to sleep and Mrs Parsons was laughing at me. Up home for dinner and I did the carving. Pleasant afternoon and Rock came up for a few minutes. Websters were here when we got back about five but didn't stay long. April Monday 25 1927 A fine day including clouds and sunshine and a light shower of snow and rain at noon turning milder towards night. Dan and I plowed all day and finished the big field south of the barn. I finished four lands so no wonder my arms and legs ached at night. Helped Jean wring out my combinations at noon. Tuesday 26 A wet morning so chored around and pealed one hydro pole. Struck out little piece by the house with the old team about eleven o'clock and finished it afterwards with "Gyp" and "Fly" then plowed in the three corner piece till night. Had a nice walk to the mail box with Jean after supper then she helped me fix ups my horses for the night and I helped with the dishes. Wednesday 27 Raining in the morning but stopped at nine. Dan and our Dad went to town and I plowed with the old team and helped Robt Geddie bag up his oats. Finished plowing my land and then rolled the nine acres in three hours and three quarters with my "flyers" Dad, Mother, Bob, & the girls brought up some "Spuds" https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2c167008b238c75d9e612257e56b052a.pdf f0ac32ab28de786f2eaa0cfc8dfb9e69 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Thursday 28 1927 A fine cool day for working horses and I accomplished quite a lot of work when I harrowed the south half of oat field twice and rolled it in front of the drill. Dan sowed all day and nearly finished the piece. Had a delightful walk back and up the flats with Jean after supper in the twilight. Friday 29 A wonderful day. Harrowed in the four acre piece all morning then in the afternoon the three of us helped the Hunters build a fence across the river. Fell in, got my feet wet, and scratched my foot on the barb wire. Jean brough me home a letter containing good news about the Tretheway-Ossian mines when she came home from town at noon. Saturday 30 {left side of writing is cut off a bit} Rolled and harrowed in the three corner piece in the morning. Finished harrowing when Dan finished sowing it in the afternoon then harrowed the nine acres in the south field in three hours. {word cut off} increase arrived at noon and it has a dark complexion. Had a bath after supper, then went to town with Jean and Dan but was home arly. Through seeding Hurrah! May Sunday 1 1927 All of us went up to Uncle Arts for dinner and had a great time with lots of good laughs. Grandpa and Elsie came out after dinner so we had a real nice visit. Did the chores in a hurry when we got home and Jean and I attended church together at night for the first time since we were married and it was High School night at that. A dandy day and a wonderful one for me. Monday 2 A dandy bright warm day. Struck out three lands and the ends of the root field with the old team then plowed with my own team till 5.30 when I quit to help Jean with the milking. Jean accompanied me when I went up to put a new shoe and landside on my plow after supper. "Stubby" had a colt when I went to the barn in the morning and its a "Miss Stubby" and a pretty roan one at that. Tuesday 3 It threatened to rain all morning but kept off until after eleven when I had to quit plowing and unhook for the barn. Dan & I changed oil in separator. Rung the pigs before we looked up about three o'clock when it had stopped raining. Jean & I celebrated our 2nd anniversary by helping cash other with our work after supper and a walk together. Carl, Bobbie & Scott brought down my buggy wheel. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c1b9917fec286af8fbd10b37d015a1b0.pdf c7788e9e92e7c27d87db1b04514a7a44 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Wednesday 4 1927 Plowed root ground all day with "Gyp and Fly" and sure turned over a lot of ground. At night Jean, Dan, and I motored to town and spent a very pleasant evening at Eleanor's and Cousin Melville was there too and feeling full of the old "Nick" Thursday 5 Spent the biggest part of the day bewteen the plow handles. At night Dan, Jean, and I drove to Paris to get "Harry" the new German police puppy when he came in by express. Read part of the story "King John of the {Mean?}" in the Ladies Home Journal before wewent to toost. Ernie Laughlin and P.J. Campbell called on me. Friday 6 Cut and planted five short rows of Irish cobbler potatoes in the garden then rolled until noon. Renewed my Ontario Farmer subscription. Spent the afternoon fencing the river and there abouts and it sure was a wonderful day for the job. May Saturday 7 1927 Rolled in the root field in the morning then harrowed in the garden till noon. Then after dinner I scratched away in the sod field by sheep pen and then up along the lane. Jean helped me grass my horses after supper, then we did the dishes, listened to the "Wingers" on the radio and I had a bath and we went to roost. Sunday 8 Had a hurried trip to the flats with Jean before church time after some flowers. Big crowd at Mother's Day service at church. Honored my mother by having dinner with her and then attending Sunday School with her at the Mission when Jean and I attended S.S. together for the first time. Home and did the chores after and then wrote a letter to Harry Weir at night. Monday 9 Thunderstorm came up and it started to rain about five and it sure did rain until about ten o'clock when it cleared up for the day. Chored around in the morning. Took "Gyp" to Canning and got her shod and some other work done, after dinner and as I brought two bags of "Spuds" down from home got back just in time to help finish milking and turn the separator. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6e42fd2757c443f1da3caf3f8cdf92f6.pdf dacbac5814783676a7bec9e57a12f374 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Tuesday 10 1927 Heavy hail and rain storm started at 5.45A.M. but hail only lasted for a few minutes even if they were as large as peas and it stopped raining about 9.30. Took "Fly's" shoes off and {puled?} hydro-poles till noon. Dan and I cleaned out boxstall, 3 loads in all and spread it in root field and finished manuring the field. Struck out last two lands and helped Jean milk. "Billy" our first lamb arrived. Wednesday 11 Struck out a land for Dan in sod field then finished the root field except 3 rounds around headlands when I plowed all day with the bay and gray in spite of a nasty drizzle at times in the morning. Plowed six rounds in sod before I quit to help milk and separate. Websters and Sinclairs were here for tea. We all have an invitation to dinner in Brantford on Sunday next. Cut Jean's hair at noon for the first time. Thursday 12 A nice bright morning and I plowed sod all morning with my team. Dad and Mother, Carl, and Bobbie took Jean and I to Brantford with them in the afternoon and I had the beneficiary of my life insurance policy changed from Mother to Jean. Carl got a new Spring coat and Bobbie his first suit of long trousers. May Friday 13 1927 Finished plowing the sod field in the morning except for a few rounds around the headlands. Rolled and harrowed in the other root field all afternoon after I helped Dan fill the spray toank. Jean and I drove up home at night and took Mother's plants up. We had an invitation to a dance at Glenmorris given by Melb's orchestra but didn't go. Saturday 14 {Puled?} hydro poles until 10.30 when Dan had finished plowing head lands in sod field then started to draw out manure. Took out four loads and spread them all myself in the afternoon while Dan greased the Dodge. Went to town at night even if I did feel tired and we had a good feed of figs too. Sunday 15 Didn't go to church in the morning as we all went down to Webster's for dinner. Maybe we didn't have a brave feed and I weighed 157 and Jean 140 pounds, afterwards We didn't get to church at night as it was raining and we were too late getting through chores so went to bed early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3f2dccb98e9237a212338ff29baf734.pdf 72ffd483c6e2179dee3a32ab90f8bd32 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Monday 16 1927 Dan and I drew out four loads of manure in morning and cleaned out two box stalls. A wet afternoon so we doctored "Miss Stubby's" horns and started to repair hay fork track. Dad and Mother drove down about four and Dad helped me {word cut off - do?} carpenter work then doctored on horn we hadnt done {word cut off} right on the calf and helped us milk. They stayed for supper. Dan's and my trip with our {word cut off new?} cow to Lushmans was in vain even if we didn't get back until 10. Jean had gone to bed but we had a real chat afterwards. Tuesday 18 Had a nice long walk when I took our cow back to Holmes right after breakfast and I didn't get back until after tea. Dan and I drew manure the rest of the day, ten loads in all. Rained at night again so as we were both tired we returned just as soon as we finished the dishes. Wednesday 18 A real Spring day. Finished manuring the piece in hay field with the 25th load. Cleaned out hen houses besides hauling out 3 loads in {word cut off - morning?}. Rolled sod after dinner then harrowed {word cut off - peas?} after Dan finished sowing and then {word cut off - dragged?} in sod field rest of day. Tired at night but went for a wonderful walk around the flats with Jean. Gee! I'm glad I'm married now. May Thursday 19 1927 Dan and I plowed with both teams in the hayfield in the morning and I finished the piece for corn after dinner with my team even if it did rain. Jean and I drove to Canning after some work I had done at the blacksmith shop and calleed in home on the way back. Friday 20 Had a nice walk back to Holmes in the morning with "Pokey". Back at ten then harrowed the rest of the day in the two root fields. Rest of the folks went to Mt. Vernon at night but Jean and I drove to Paris and saw the play "Anne Whats Her Name" presented by Mt Pleasant Dramatic Club under auspices of U.F.Y.O. and it was a real play too. Saturday 21 A wet morning so spent the time fixing the hay fork track and finished it at noon. Harrowed the root field in afternoon and rolled and harrowed piece in hay field. Went to town at night and brought Eleanor and Melville home with us. Great time before we went to toost including pyjama mix ups. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31c9a0a31d994a1298d20130c51601ed.pdf c95387ad5786124c637d10bd2cb2048f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Sunday 22 1927 A wonderful day and just like Summer Jean and I and our family attended church in the morning. Cunningham's came right after dinner then we went for a walk around the flats. Three Cayuga young men and the Telfer family were here for supper including Cousin Eva with her diamond. "Fly" got quite badly cut up when Dolly and Prince put her over the wire fence. Monday 23 Another wet Monday and we spent the day housecleaning at the barn and at night I started to build a rack for my team harness. Had my first experience helping a sheep to lamb. Had to call Fasken to get him to remove a pair of ewe lambs and they are all right. Tuesday 24 Fixed fence along the lane in the morning and then after dinner we hooked "Prince and Gyp" together for the first time and celebrated Victoria Day by working on the highway. Jean and I had only been in bed a few minutes when we had to get up as Charlie and Irene came over. May Wednesday 25 1927 Jean and I had a pleasant ride to town in the buggy when we shipped the cream. Back in an hour and ten minutes from time we left home then worked on road till noon. After dinner we caught a crate of fat hens and Dan & I shipped them to Wallers when we brought home 3.20 lbs of chesnut coal with Prince and Gyp from the U.F.O. consignment. Roscoe & Eileen were here for supper and Websters for a few minutes later in the evening. Thursday 26 Rolled oats, repaired eave troughs, and unloaded coal in the morning. Helped plant strawberries and worked on road after dinner. Warren and Maggie came over after supper and brought over two pigs Mr. Barker had purchased from them the week before. Friday 27 Harrowed piece in the hayfield four times and then Jean helped me move harrows to field west of barn and I worked there till noon. Had my first experience driving the team on the spray track for half an hour after dinner. Got Pifher's disk and disced rest of day. Jean and I had a nice drive up home at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/446352241065f95c25bfa557a8c661ca.pdf f001871e0e4cc0cb80d25fd7dd92b8c5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Saturday 28 1927 Dan drove the team for a while in the morning and again at night but I worked them on the disc myself the rest of the day. Four of us went to town at night and Jean and I had our first Guernsey Milk Shake since we we married with Eleanor and Melville. Sunday 29 Dan, Jean, & I attended church in the morning and heard Mr. Story, a missionary from South America, deliver a fine address. Mr. Wilson was back for first time since his illness. All of us were up at Cunninghams for dinner and supper and had a nice visit and two wonderful meals. Monday 30 Worked the disc all morning and then took it home just before dinner. Harrowed and rolled in front of the drill when Dan and his Dad sowed the mangels and some of the corn. "Fly's" knee was all better when I brought her up from the pasture. May Tuesday 31 1927 Up at 4.45 A.M. as Warren and Maggie came over and drove Mr and Mrs Barker and Dan to Toronto to ssee Lou in the Dodge Brothers. They arrived home a little after nine. Jean and I spent our first day alone since our honeymoon and had a great time feeding chickens and keeping things straight and I disced in between times. June Wednesday 1 Disced the corn ground west of the barn crosswise in the morning and then in the afternoon I harrowed and rolled ahead of the drill while Dan sowed corn. Mr and Mrs. Cochrane and the Websters came about four o'clock so we had lots of company for supper when we had a good feed of chicken. Thursday 2 Uncle Arts 18th Wedding Anniversary. Finished harrowing and rolling corn ground about ten then dug post holes until noon. Fixed fence all afternoon at end of orchard and Jean and her Mother attended afternoon tea at Crombies but were home in time to milk. Drove up home at night and didn't get home until almost 12 {the rest of the wording is cut off from bottom of page, unable to read} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/17d3e85332307c333a3a53d0697cbf87.pdf c1d2412c7b59db42574cebed498908e0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Friday 3 1927 Jean took me to town with her in the morning to help ship the cream and do some shopping while Dan disced turnip ground. Spudded thistles in the strawberries till now and then spudded thistles in oats and hoed spuds after dinner till {Mr. or Ms.} Webster was ready to go to work. Laid out line of poles, roofed them and planted the first one. Saturday 4 A wet morning, Filled {tank?} in attic after breakfast then helped fix latch on doors and then spent most of the day housecleaning in the cellar. "Hot Dog!" we had some time Dug my first hole for hydro poles before milking time. Had a feed of {figs?} at town at night along with Eleanor & Melville. Katie Birley's wedding day. Sunday 5 {This entry is too faded to read.} June Monday 6 1927 {blank} Tuesday 7 {blank} Wednesday 8 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/841c6ccaedd6f0cf5251f2395a5dbcc7.pdf 0269790e56cad2d091f106ece793ab30 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Wednesday 15 1927 {blank} Thursday 16 {blank} Friday 17 {blank} June Saturday 18 1927 {blank} Sunday 19 {blank} Monday 20 Did a little work on fence until Mr Pifler came over and four of us went down after posts to mosquito alley. Busy morning. Had dinner along with other 8 men at Bee. Did all kinds of jobs when we set up fence around the barn yard in afternoon. Had a nice ride in Dad's car when I drove Jean up after mail around five. Maybe I wasn't glad she was there too. We sure had a heart to heart talk in bed at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/de5bf2981bbadf69cb80412cfe5f5a16.pdf ab241738ea3c6a118c3de024e0c78bd1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Tuesday 21 1927 Had my first experience with a sick sow for a few years when I took ours for a visit up to Jack Hardy's. Called in home for a few minutes on way back. Jean came out to help me spud thistles about 3.30 and we worked until 6.15 and finished the big {piece?}. Jean Gregory's wedding and a nice warm one after the heavy mist cleared up in the morning. Mr Barker decided to shingle the barn. Wednesday 22 {blank} Thursday 23 {This entry is too faded to be read.} June Friday 24 1927 {blank} Saturday 25 {blank} Sunday 26 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/428df350880c2859bcfb8595f489d0fa.pdf 1cd62311ee927142c38d3457522dcd26 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Saturday 9 1927 {blank} Sunday 10 Attended church in the morning and then we all went up to Cunninghams for dinner and Supper, The Telfers were there and maybe we didn't have a good time and a great feed of strawberries etc. It was 7.30 when we got home so it was late when we finished the chores. Monday 11 Had a "raring" time when I had "Gyp" & "Fly" on the mower for the first time, Took Pifher's cultivator home just before dinner. July Tuesday 12 1927 My 22nd birthday and a fine day. We drew in hay most of the day and about milking time Mr Barker & Dan went back after another load. Terrific windstorm came up just as they got in the barn doing damage here and there and was later followed by a heavy rain. U.F.Y.P.O. Garden party had to be called off. My darling wife presented me with 2 pairs of silk socks and a nice tie for my birthday at bed time. Wednesday 13 Put some new shingles on the barn where wind took them off by the ventilator last night. after dinner then pitched off a load of hay so the other two could gather up the hay blown around the field. I hoed turnips for awhile till milking time and Dan started to cut the timothy hay near the house. Thursday 14 Sharpened my first mower knife in the morning when Dan turned the emery while I touched two of them up. We went up to Cunninghams after dinner to see some cattle. Called in home on way there with some cherries. Bought 4 cattle for $240.00 and brought them home with us. Maybe it wasn't hot. Picked cherries with Jean till chore time while Dan went after Jack {last line cut off} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aae6ecb4f6013660934e303a1f207d0b.pdf 09f10178346020388a5fc803822136c4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Friday 15 1927 A wet day so we didn't do much but clean up around and do chores at the barn all day. Jean & I cut each others hair in the morning. I cut thistles in the pasture for a while after supper. Saturday 16 Dandy warm muggy morning when Dan and I both plowed hay ground. Hoed turnips in afternoon. Dan had to take his operator's exam so had to go to town early. Consequently Jean & I didn't go but went for a swim at dark when I had finished cutting five rounds of hay with the old team. Sunday 17 Jean and I attended church and heard Mr. Wilson preach a wonderful sermon about children on his last Sunday before his holidays. Cunninghams were here for dinner. And supper. Drove Lou's two "Pa's" down around the flats in my buggy after a heavy shower to see the cattle. Had a nice ride to Paris when we saw Aunt Ruby off on the 5.40. July Monday 18 1927 Cultivated both pieces of summer fallow in the morning with my team while Dan raked hay. Hoed turnips till Dan finished cutting the timothy hay then drew in three loads after five o'clock. Jean and I drove up home for a few minutes at night and brought home 170 lbs of oats with us. Tuesday 19 Hoed turnips for a while after I finished picking 2 1/2 baskets of cherries. Drew in hay all afternoon and got in 7 loads including the one we got after supper. Mrs. Webster & sister Gladys came up to spend a couple of days. Warren & Maggie and the girls brought 9 little pigs over for us at night so we didn't get to bed until 10.30. Wednesday 20 Raked balance of timothy hay in the morning and finished cutting clover piece with my team before dinner. Took a load in after supper again which made 9 loads for the day. At night Dan drove Mrs Webster and Gladys to Brantford and Jean and I had a wonderful ride with them even if I was tired. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/38f750a32ba804ec264b1d868616ee33.pdf cef6cdf4518334e6083bedcc6f271c01 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Thursday 21 1927 Dan and I sharpened a mower knife first thing after breakfast and then hoed turnips for a while. Took in the 20th and last load of hay in field by house and one load from other piece before noon. Drew in 8 loads when Mr. Pifher came over after dinner and we had two teams on the go and we finished the second piece. Hydro men finished building our line. Started to rain just at bed time. Friday 22 We all hoed turnips in the morning even if it was pretty mushy after the heavy rain the night before. Another heavy shower came up at 1.30 so that ended the hoeing. Did some jobs around barn until 3.45 then Dan and I struck out the sod field by the house with the old team. Saturday 23 Rained all morning until 10.30 while we were looking over oats for the show then we plowed with both teams until noon even if it did come onto rain again. I plowed 11 rounds with "Gyp n Fly" in 80 minutes and there were a few nice furrows in the bunch. Jean and I drove to town in rain after dinner and did some shopping for the company & ourselves. July Sunday 24 1927 Not a very promising morning and Jean and I were undecided what to do until Mother called up and asked us to go touring with them and the girls. Were up around "Cousin Ted's" and around the old farm in the morning and had dinner and Supper at Uncle Arts. Stopped in to see Frank and Della's new house on way home and when we got home Lou & Jack were here. It sure was a wonderful day. Monday 25 A fair day and I plowed 30 rounds in a little over four hours in the morning. Then in afternoon Jack Ball and I cultivated the summer fallow. Fell off cultivator seat coming to the house and skinned my nose. Tuesday 26 Hoed turnips till nine o'clock then we went over to Pifher's to draw hay and stack it. A Shower of rain came up around three and put a stop to that. Started to plow then Mr. Barker took the team after load of lumber for Pifher's barn. Weirs & the folks at home came down for a while.and we were up there for tea after. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1b4f04032a8f4adfba8dc8f0399b1e0e.pdf 2f0733cd48c5a7743de2b899ba39cb68 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Wednesday 27 1927 Turned a lot of nice furrows when Dan and I plowed with both teams all day. Mr Barker officiated in C.N.R. settlement. Uncle Tom & Cousin Eva came over to spend a few days with us. Had a Keystone Securities man to see me but I didn't bite. Jean & I had a swim at night even if the water was high. Thursday 28 Weather didn't look very promising but Dan and I got the binder ready and got started cutting wheat just before noon. I shocked all the piece and finished right behind the binder. Rather a windy but short thunder shower came up at supper time and U.F.Y.F.O. garden party had to be postponed again. Leishman's hired man was killed when he fell from beam in haymow. Friday 29 Plowed all day and finished the sod piece just south of the house where we get such a good view from our bedroom windows. Used Dollie & Fly together for first time in afternoon and they make a steady team. Jean and I went for a walk after supper and salted the cattle. July Saturday 30 1927 Up bright and early ready for a big day and we had it too. Made good time fixing the west river fence when we were through by ten. Cut the barley and started to shock it before dinner. Then cut the other piece of wheat and had it stooked at 6.20 Didn't go to town but had a shave, helped Jean with the dishes, had a bath and waited for folks to bring Eleanor & Melville home with them. Sunday 31 {blank} August Monday 1 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1ff47266b4083f0a36900a4fe9c56721.pdf 90f2579c8e9ba811202600ccaac7ff90 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Tuesday 2 1927 {blank} Wednesday 3 {blank} Thursday 4 {blank} August Friday 5 1927 {blank} Saturday 6 We plowed all day with two outfits and it was rather warm. Quit in good time as it was "N--'s {see diary for true word} Night". Eleanor & Melville went down town with us so we had a few good laughs. Home in fair time and maybe I wasn't glad to get to bed. Sunday 7 My wifey and I had a swim before we went to Burford with Roscoe in his roadster to celebrate his and Grandma Harley's birthday. A very nice time including a sleep in afternoon for me. A swell feed at dinner & supper time. Home and had our chores done by dark after which we posted a letter at mail box. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/de2e0412cb017ce913734ae4ba948da5.pdf 30f46164a5c4cac3c8f29608ae6df290 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Monday 8 1927 A very warm muggy day and Dan and I plowed all day with two teams. Pretty heavy going but we had queer fun between rests digging out a big stone and burning a pile of brush. Jean and I had a swell dip in the river before we went to bed. Tuesday 9 Got Dan started on the disc and then I scuffled the mangels with "Gyp" after which Mr Barker and I hilled up the potatoes in both fields. Scuffled 70 rows of corn in upper field with the bay mare in afternoon. Jean and I had a short but pleasant walk together after supper. Wednesday 10 Finished cultivating corn in the upper field before dinner then after dinner we got the binder out and I had my first experience driving a binder on "Calamity Farm" behind Prince, Dollie, & Fly when I cut piece by house and six rounds around {competition?} oats. Got binder twine at Cochranes and some oats up home in the car at night. August Thursday 11 1927 Dan finished the {plowing? word overwritten} in {word too overwitten and blotted} fields while I harrowed for a while and then scuffled the turnips with "Gyp" in 2 hrs & 5 min. Cut grain again in afternoon and I shocked up behind the binder. Friday 12 Doctored some of the sheep up after breakfast and then I had a busy time the rest of the day shocking up oats. Finished cut the prize piee and I finished the shocking after supper. Folks from up home came down for a while and brought Aunt Fern and Walter with them for a visit. Saturday 13 Spent a pleasant morning helping get a sheaf ready for the show. Helped Jean pick 3 baskets of apples after dinner and then harrowed rest of afternoon while Dan & his Dad drew in {some?} show peas and oats. Had a nice time in town at night when Jean & I treated "{her?} Mother" & Cousin Eva to an ice-cream soda. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/01dca4880ec66df9dcf492c91df553cb.pdf 8a64f9a9f69cab7d2a39afef7431b448 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Sunday 14 1927 Attended morning service at church and heard Mr. Wilson preach for first time after his holidays. Had a picnic lunch for dinner up home. Light shower at noon. All of us kids went for a swim over to the old hole in the afternoon and had {August?} time diving etc. Then we older folks had a car ride back to the root field and then Carl and his gang brought us home in time for chores after a pleasant day. Monday 15 Dan cut and I shocked all the three cornered piece of oats in the morning and then we worked the rest of the day at the same jobs in the big field. Dan and I took a walk over to see Pefhers barn after Supper. Cunninghams came down for a visit and I had some nice dances with Jean. Tuesday 16 I shocked oats all morning and Dan finished cutting the oat crop for 1927 a little after twelve. Drew in ten loads of oats in after-noon when Mr Pefher and his two men came over and we drew with two teams. Went back to finish shocking oats after milking and maybe I wasn't pleased to have Jean come back and help me in the twilight. Through at {time but it is cut off} August Wednesday 17 1927 Put in one of the heaviest days work in my life when I pitched hay all day over at Pefhers when we got in 21 loads. Had a nice walk over home at noon after a {hook?} when Jean who had been helping Mrs Pefher with the dinner came home with me. Thursday 18 Dan went threshing at McCrows in the morning so Mr Barker and I got in three loads of oats ourselves and Jean pitched back a load for us. Drew in with two teams again after dinner and got ten more loads stowed away in the dry. There were 18 loads from the competition field. Friday 19 Spent the day over at Pefhers helping draw in grain. I loaded and drove the team all day when we got in 7 loads of rye, 3 loads wheat, and five loads of oats putting our neighbours harvest in pretty good shape. Dan & I got in a load of oats when we came home as we had supper at five. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ade34f7314c6e22b98130bd89bc331d2.pdf 915f1792af2a5cdd3b8627c2ba27694c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Saturday 20 1927 Dan and I got in four loads of oats in the morning and made four trips after dinner and finished our harvest for 1927. We had 7 1/2 loads wheat, 1 load of barley, and 33 loads of oats. Had a nice shower of rain about 7.30 so none of us went to town. We are thankful to have all our grain in in such good shape. Had a nice bath and retired early. Mr. Wilson & wife and his sister called on us in afternoon. Sunday 21 Attended church in the morning home for dinner and then afterwards we all went over to Cousin Jims for afternoon and tea. Dark when we got home. Marge and Bob McCrow & Andy Lushman came down when we were just starting chores and we drove them home later on in the evening in the Dodge with Dan as chauffeur. Monday 22 Spent pratically all day getting grain ready for the show. Jean and I got the mail with car and had a little ride up home after the "flail". Had my first experience using it threshing barley after dinner. Mr. Watson came to look at the apples. August Tuesday 23 1927. Got the cows up early in the morning and then got my team ready, had breakfast and was back harrowing at 7.15. First morning I haven't help Jean milk or eaten breakfast with her since we were married. Bees attacked Fly so had to unhook. Spent rest of day preparing grain for the show. Rained considerable of the afternoon as Jean & I didn't go to "Bendemere" as we intended. Wednesday 24 After I finished my chores I spent the rest of the morning looking over oats for the C.N.E. and had Jean to help. Finished the oats and most of the barley in the afternoon. Drove up home at night after some oats. Cunninghams from Canning and Toronto were here while we were away. Thursday 25 Finished getting the grain and wool ready and then Jean and I shipped it. Drove the disc from 10.30 to noon. Moved the cattle from our pasture to another and harrowed in afternoon. Jean went up after Grandma & Aunt Amanda so they were here for tea. Mr Webster came with motors so we were unable to attend U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Scotts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b136d2aecffbe6c57177077683703c5a.pdf f2039bf5936780df665cb4ae4e342f5d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === August Friday 26 1927 === Spent most of the morning digging potatoes in the garden and after dinner I picked them up with Jean's assistance and put them away in the cellar. Helped Dan get in a jag of hay and then coiled a second , cut alfalfa till 7:45. Websters were up again but the motor wouldn't work on the separator. === Saturday 27 === Put in practically all morning in the sheep industry when I caught and held the sheep while Mr. Barker trimmed them, pared their feet, and have them pills for worming. Took in three jags of hay and some peas and pitched them all off in afternoon. Apple buyer from Kitchener came so Mrs. Barker didn't go to town so Jean & I did up the family business. === Sunday 28 === {blank} === August Monday 29 1927 === {blank} === Tuesday 30 === {blank} === Wednesday 31 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e951227d4ac57fdcec92b39a64bed8b8.pdf 5614f90779ef0b539cc5be240a15f33e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === September Tuesday 13 1927 === {blank} === Wednesday 14 === {blank} === Thursday 15 === {blank} === September Friday 16 1927 === {blank} === Saturday 17 === {blank} === Sunday 18 === Helen Milne, Dan, Jean & I went to church in the morning and then up home for dinner where we met the "Gobles" family from the other side of Woodstock. Came home about three o'clock and Alex Birley and the boys were here. Had a nice visit with them and then after supper Dan went to church and took Helen to the station and we did the chores. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f3e5c4683adc7aef1dcb4632d8da8188.pdf 8f6c3c55824bc5623f942bd78bca4626 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === October Saturday 1 1927 === {blank} === Sunday 2 === My Dad's 47th birthday and Jean and I had dinner with him and the rest of the family after we attended Communion services at church in the morning. Came home in time to have a nice walk down around the flats and brought the cows up with us. === Monday 3 === {blank} === October Tuesday 4 1927 === {blank} === Wednesday 5 === {blank} === Thursday 6 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98e27aae9128ad01d903b0ca4445c18a.pdf 997d74c9ebf4dd9b84e487232fde79b6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === October Monday 31 1927 === {blank} === November Tuesday 1 === Mr. Barker's 64th birthday and we celebrated by working at the turnips all day. Drew in 12 loads and pulled besides. A wonderful day for the first day of a new month. === Wednesday 2 === {blank} === November Thursday 3 1927 === {blank} === Friday 4 === {blank} === Saturday 5 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dac8b4a0a4a4b527a0e54026205d0641.pdf 24327b9594ea6b2edcc514ee1e120024 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === November Saturday 12 1927 === My Mother's 49th birthday. Rather a cool windy day. Plowed corn stubble all morning. Melville came out for dinner and we worked all afternoon putting up a new litter carrier pole. Eleanor came out in afternoon so we had some wild times before we went to roost. Called Mother up at supper time & wished her many happy returns. === Sunday 13 === {blank} === Monday 14 === {blank} === November Tuesday 15 1927 === {blank} === Wednesday 16 === {blank} === Thursday 17 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b02a1d6239caa4b9c8a458a3264352a9.pdf daeae57f445eade956ded274a707109d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === November Friday 18 1927 === Put in all the big steers. === Saturday 19 === {blank} === Sunday 20 === {blank} === November Monday 21 1927 === {blank} === Tuesday 22 === {blank} === Wednesday 23 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fcb3f6b4aa670beb98cc0c85e61e91dd.pdf c302d1dabe2602535a2d573cbda10049 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === December Sunday 18 1927 === {blank} === Monday 19 === {blank} === Tuesday 20 === {blank} === December Wednesday 21 1927 === Changed the oil in the separator === Thursday 22 === {blank} === Friday 23 === {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ce85db8b82d03caa296b1b7e71ffc04.pdf e84ea8015c4b4571cad950c03133ba80 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === December Friday 30 1927 === {blank} === Saturday 31 === {blank} === MEMORANDA === Bought 2795 lbs barley @ 85￠ per bus {bushel} and 2 bus rye at $1.10 on Dec 23, 1927. Total $51.65 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6f77b463434d26829c3627abc0a9b823.pdf 9fdd4712de674f22ff26569f75c1d432 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === MEMORANDA === Bought 11 head of steers from Chas Meggs on July 1. Weight 9310 @ 6 1/2￠ per pound - $605.15. Bought 4 head steers from Hugh Cunningham on July 14. Price $240.00. Bought 9 little pigs from Warren Barker on July 19. Price $42.50. Sold 13 head steers to L. Hyndman on Aug 5/27. Weight 14170 @ 7 1/4￠ less $5.00 --$1022.32-- Fivew little pigs were born on Oct. 14th 1927. Bought 50 Barred Rock pullets from Fred Anderson on Oct. 29/27 --$50.00 Bought 3 tons of oil cake from Robt Geddie, Nov. 21st --$146.75 Taxes for 1927 --$233.33 Paid $30.45 for grain at Guelph Fair. === MEMORANDA === Miss {Herley?} was born on March 15th Blackbird " " " April 30th "Miss Stubby". " " " May 2nd "Eleanor" " " " July 31st "Susanna" " " " Aug 3rd {Nizzes?} White Sox. " " " Oct. 11th Mabel " " " Nov 5th https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3f47f78181d1a62dc8377d377d26f30.pdf b73dad47826078194e2275d07744838e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === MEMORANDA === Our Roan Cow was served on {2 dates stroked out} June 24 "Pokey" " " " {date stroked out} June 9 "Sow" " " " June 21 "Poppy". " " " June 24 "Stubby". " " " " {June} 26 Milande " " " Sept 15 Long Legs " " " Sept 25 {Written in left margin of facing page} 170<br> 174<br> 185<br> 155<br> 181 == WEATHER RECORD == === Date. Remarks. Therm. === Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="The_Canadian_Pocket_Diary">The Canadian Pocket Diary</span></h2> <p>1926 </p><p>PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED </p><p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS </p><p>TORONTO </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>IDENTIFICATION {Printed form with responses handwritten} My Name is Ernest Howard Buck </p><p>Address R.R.#2, Paris, Ont. Hazel Grove Farm </p><p>'Phone 96 ring 12 </p><p>Birthday July 12 </p><p>Age 21 Height 5 ' 9 " </p><p>Complexion dark Weight 155 In case of accident or illness please notify </p><p>Mrs Ernest H. Buck R.R. #2, Paris, Ont. </p><p>If anyone should find this book kindly return to above address. </p><p>THINGS HARD TO REMEMBER </p><p>Number on case of my Watch </p><p>" movement " </p><p>Automobile License No. </p><p>Engine No. H.P. </p><p>Size of Tires </p><p>Number of my Bank Pass-book </p><p>My accident insurance falls due on } </p><p>My life insurance policies fall due on { </p><p>{Printed} CALENDAR 1927 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Memorandum from 1926 {blank} </p><p>January Saturday 1 1927 </p><p>Started off my second New Year with Jean but this time my head was resting peacefully in Jean's lap while we were, at least I was thinking of the things that were before us in the year 1927, instead of dancing. After a dainty lunch I had a few nice dances with Jean and then homeward after helping Jack up the hill. Home and in bed at 3 A.M. After such a fine start 1927 ought to be a great year for Jean and I. </p><p>Sunday 2 </p><p>Went in to see Dr Munro in morning with a sore foot and found that I had falling arches. Later than usual getting home as it was 11 o'clock when I left the doctor's office. Roscoe and I had our first cutter ride of the season when he went up home and I went after Jean and took her up too. Had a nice drive together and a pleasant evening with Mother and Dad even if we were later getting home. Jean and I to read diaries for a while. </p><p>Monday 3 </p><p>My feet were pretty sore so I hired Lloyd Roos to stay out of school and help me peddle the milk. Bought new pair of shoes and got a pair of arch supports at Geo Inkeaters. Maybe my feet didn't ache at night after wearing them in the afternoon. Read part of Jean's diary and retired at nine o'clock. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Tuesday 4 1927 </p><p>Alex took the milk in my place and got home at two-oclock. Drove the boys to school, in the cutter when I had "Dollie" hooked in it for the first time. Got her shod while I was shopping and getting information about "marriage licenses". Called around by Taylor's for lumber on way home. Worked in dairy in afternoon and my thoughts all day were about where I would be two months from today. </p><p>Wednesday 5 </p><p>Roscoe took the boys to school with the team when he went after a load of coal so I helped Andy with the chores. Drew out two loads of manure when we got the coal off. Busy afternoon in dairy. Called Jean at night about ten but she was upstairs. Finished reading Jean's diary. It is certainly a wonderful book. </p><p>Thursday 6 </p><p>A cold frosty windy day. Did some shopping when I drove the boys to school. Got a shave and hair cut and had a chat with Jean at noon. Took Jean with me when Roscoe and I drove to Clara {Tracker's??} party. Didn't dance on account of my feet but had a nice chat with Jean while we listened to the music. Lovely drive home and oh how we hated to part. </p><p>January Friday 7 1927 </p><p>{Up??} in pretty good time even if it was 3.30 when I rolled on to the hay. Took the boys to school and after fixing up horses helped Roscoe draw out manure. Mr. Francis, R.O.P. cow tester came the night before and will be here till Sat morning. All day long a song "When the One that You Love, Loves You" kept rushing to my mind. </p><p>Saturday 8 </p><p>Didn't have to take the boys to shool so did up the chores across the road after breakfast, hooked up the "Greys" and we took out two loads of manure before our mid-day meal. Wash-day in the dairy made it a busy one for me. A dandy clear bright winter day made it one day closer to March the third. </p><p>Sunday 9 </p><p>A dandy bright frosty day. Did chores all morning and got fire on and things in good shape in the dairy. Roscoe helped me wash up right after dinner and then we drove up Keg Lane. I helped Jean milk and then took her up home for tea Had a very nice time and left for home early. Stopped at Barkers for a while and had a pleasant chat with Jean while we were sitting in the big chair together. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Monday 10 1927 </p><p>A nice bright day for me to start back on the milk route after not having peddled for six days. Got along pretty good even if Charlie Birley who was supposed to help me didn't show up till I was nearly through. Finished up at 12:15. My feet were pretty tired at night after being on them all day so retired a few minutes after 8. </p><p>Tuesday 11 </p><p>Charlie helped me peddle the milk and we had a great time and were home by 12.20. He washed the bottles in the afternoon and Alex and I drove to town then went to Brantford with Dad where did some business then went to a sale just outside the city. I went after a horse but didn't buy any as they didn't fill the bill. Paris defeated Hamilton 4-3 in an O.H.A. hockey game. </p><p>Wednesday 12 </p><p>Another dandy day and a little milder. Made good time all by myself and was home from town at 12.30 or sooner. Had a shave and called Jean up at nooon. Charlie and Roscoe went up as far as Dean's with me at night. Had a nice time with Jean when we looked at some letters of hers before she burnt them, and we had the kitchen to ourselves. She showed me part of her trouseau and her new quilt. </p><p>January Thursday 13 1927 </p><p>The number "thirteen" is said to be an unlucky number but the 13th of January 1927 proved to be a lucky day for me when I had a "never to be forgotton" drive with Jean in the cutter behind Dolly on a mild night to a U.F.Y.P.O. directors meeting at Les Kellys and home again. The only unlucky part was that I had a chilly drive home all alone but the 3rd of March will soon be here and then Oh Boy! I'll be home before three in the morning. </p><p>Friday 14 </p><p>I'll bet there were two "Somebodys" who were lonely after their drive early in the morning Won't we be glad when there are no sad partings and we will be together always. Retired at 8.15 at night as I got my feet {wet??} and my legs were tired out from wading through the heavy snowfall during the night. </p><p>Saturday 15 </p><p>A very frosty but bright day and I almost froze on the milk route. Charlie and Roscoe went skating at night but I wrote a letter to Harry instead and went to dream land in good time. Wiped the dishes after supper for Grace so I wouldn't get {out?} of practice. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Sunday 16 1927 </p><p>Another cold but a busy day for me. Just think only four more Sundays to peddle milk. Had a very nice time with Jean on Sunday evening even if I did have a sore throat and stayed so late that it was two o'clock when I rolled into bed. </p><p>Monday 17 </p><p>A mild day. Didn't feel very good in the morning, ate part of my breakfast and shortly afterwards vomitted it up. Took the milk to town but didn't make very fast time on an empty stomach. Laid down for a while in afternoon, then Charlie helped me with the work in the dairy. Was nearly all in when I rolled into bed after supper. </p><p>Tuesday 18 </p><p>A 7 pound baby girl arrived at Bendemere early in the morning and she has dark hair. Maybe the boys weren't tickled and did want to go to school. Dr. Jeffery gave me some pills to take and I laid around the house all day feeling pretty tough. Somebody was lonely so I played that piece on the phonograph. </p><p>January Wednesday 19 1927 </p><p>A very mild wet day and I can be thankful I didn't have to peddle the milk as I wasn't able. Had a chat over the phone with Jean and told her I couldn't come at night. Washed bottles and worked in the dairy all afternoon. Felt pretty tired at night so I retired at eight o'clock. </p><p>Thursday 20 </p><p>Made good time on the milk route even if my legs were weak. Saw Eleanor and so informed me that Jean had gone to bed the night before at 8 P.M. also. I wonder if she were lonely because I couldn't come and thought that sleeping would be a good way to pass the time away. </p><p>Friday 21 </p><p>Paris defeated Port Colborne in an O.H.A. game after two overtime periods by the score of 3-2. A number of the U.F.Y.P.O boys went to the game so our annual supper was rather broken up until they appeared even if we had a good feed. Officiated as president for last time and Carl was elected as my successor. Jean wasn't there so I was glad when the meeting adjourned. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Saturday 22 1927 </p><p>The weather turned colder early in the morning and maybe it wasn't slippery. Maybe my feet didn't ache after being on them the night before and up late. Had a nap after supper then woke up and had a bath and retired again at eleven bells. </p><p>Sunday 23 </p><p>Roscoe and I drove up home after we had things fixed up in the dairy. Helped Jean milk and had supper with her. Had a pleasant drive up home afterwards and a nice chat with the folks. Stopped in at Barker's on the way home and had a lunch so didn't get home very early. Only three more Sundays to peddle milk. </p><p>Monday 24 Felt great even if I didn't get much sleep the night before. Alex, Roscoe, and I drove "Dollie" to town at night to see U.F.O. League hockey games. Great sport watching them whack at each other. Dumbries defeated Kitchener 4-0 and {Moyles???} beat Glenmorris 3-2. </p><p>January Tuesday 25 1927 </p><p>Another busy day as usual in the dairy. Read a couple of chapters in a book and rolled into bed at ten o'clock so as to get slept up for the next night. </p><p>Wednesday 26 </p><p>A terrible frosty morning with the mercury registering 12 below zero. Was home in less than four and a half hours from the time I left as I had to run to keep warm. Froze both my cheeks coming home but I put a scarf over my face and drove up to see Jean just the same arriving there at 9.15. The kiss I received when I left more than repaid me for my cold drive let alone the pie and the nice time I had. </p><p>Thursday 27 </p><p>Another cold day with the thermometer registering about the same but moderating considerable before night. It just began to dawn on me that it is only five weeks until my wedding day and I kept wondring from time to time what I would be doing in five weeks time at the same moment. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>January Friday 28 1927 </p><p>Roscoe and I attended the Telfer girls party at night and I had a dandy time. Had a few nice dances with Jean, my first since the early hours of the first morning of 1927 and we had a nice chat and lunch together on the kitchen sofa even if they did throw paper at us Home at 3 A.M. </p><p>Saturday 29 </p><p>Felt fine considering the fact that I only had three hours sleep. Lloyd Ross came out in afternoon and helped me wash bottles so I was through work in good time at night. Retired at eight o'clock right after supper for a real night sleep. </p><p>Sunday 30 </p><p>My third last Sunday as an M.P. was rather a quiet one for me, until night when I drove into town; spent a few minutes at Eleanors, then Jean and I faced a cold strong north-west wind up home where I made a short call and then down the sideroad to Calamity Farm for lunch. It sure was an interesting and happy drive and evening for me. Home at 1.30 after a fast buggy ride. </p><p>January Monday 31 1927 </p><p>The weather was considerable colder and maybe it wasn't slippery. Sleigh broke down by Grandma Sinclairs and I waited for over an hour before Alex came in with the truck and we peddled the rest of the milk. Left the team at "Hicks" to get shod, bought Skelly's sleighs and had them attached to the box. The end of a happy month and only a few more days to peddle milk. </p><p>February Tuesday 1 </p><p>Had a busy day collecting accounts on the milk route and used the new sleighs for the first time. A dandy mild day and the snow and ice melted fast. </p><p>Wednesday 2 </p><p>A dandy bright day and the bear saw his shadow. Six weeks now of cold weather but what do I care with only a few more weeks at Bendemere. Used Dolly on the milk wagon. Had a dandy time at Jean's at night. Saw the wedding cake and a piece of the cloth Jean's wedding dress is to be made of. Oh! Boy how I hated to come home. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Thursday 3 1927 </p><p>Had another ride behind "Dollie" in the milk wagon when we peddled some more "Golden Guernsey" in the town of Paris. Saw Jean and cousin Eva for a few minutes when I was in the Bank of Commerce. </p><p>Friday 4 </p><p>Roscoe and I drove his coupe to a U.F.Y.P.O. club meeting in Maus School. Mostly a business meeting. Took part in an impromptu debate, "Resolved that the automobile is a curse instead of a benefit to humanity:" I was in the affirmative and we won. </p><p>Saturday 5 </p><p>Drove coupe to town right after dinner, met Dad, Mother and Jean and we went to Brantford. Dad gave Wiles &amp; Quinlan a cheque for $64.xx/100 for part of my wedding costume. Jean bought a new coat too and we had a busy day looking at dresses gifts, and buying a wedding ring. My first days shopping with Jean was a wonderful one. An ice storm at night. </p><p>February Sunday 6 1927 </p><p>Very icy in the morning so took the team and sleigh and made great time. Busy afternoon with my books and in the dairy. Left here at 5.45 to go up to Jean's for tea. After we washed the dishes we drove up home for a while. Home in good time after a pleasant evening with Jean. </p><p>Monday 7 </p><p>Ernie Cochrane went with me on the milk route when we drove the team. He received his initiation when he fell three times as it was very slippery. It sure was a busy day for me explaining things to the new milk man. Got a lot of teasing from some of the customers when I introduced my successor. </p><p>Tuesday 8 </p><p>Ernie and I took the team again and made better time peddling milk. At night Roscoe, Ernie &amp; I rode to town in the coupe and attended an interesting "Father &amp; Son" Banquet in the Community Hall. Called at Dr. Munro's on way home and got my wart doctored. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Wednesday 9 1927 </p><p>Roscoe and Ernie attended a U.F.Y.P.O. executive meetng at Maus School but I drove up and spent the evening with Jean. They had been to Brantford so she showed me some additions to her trousseau which included a hat that made her look more becoming than ever. </p><p>Thursday 10 </p><p>Just 15 months this morning since I started working at "Bendemere" and I celebrated it by a holiday from peddling milk as I completed my term as an "M.P." the day before. Put in the day helping Alex doctor ring worm on the cattle in the morning and helping Ernie in the dairy in the afternoon. </p><p>Friday 11 </p><p>Went to Burford in the afternoon for the first time with Alex after a load of pea ensilage which weighed 25.70 {2nd no. not clear} lbs. Attended party at Geo Telfers at night and as Jean was there to dance and as my feet were much better we sure had some nice dances together even if we were tired later. Home and in bed at 3.15 A.M. </p><p>February Saturday 12 1927 </p><p>Felt pretty good with only a little sleep. Alex and I went after another load of ensilage and brought home 2725 lbs this time. Had to stop twice coming home to adjust truck and then coming up the subway hill a porcelain in the no 1{??}, spark plug blew up caused by a short circuit in the magnets. Drove into town with Rock at night and received final treatment on my wart at Dr. Munro's office. </p><p>Sunday 13 </p><p>We, Bendemere boys, all slept in until 6.35 A.M. Helped Ernie on the milk route and were through delivering just 3 hours and a half from the time we landed in town. Spent a busy afternoon in the dairy. Spent a very pleasant Sunday evening with Jean which more than made up for the pleasant drive???? I had going home. My last Sun. night drive back to Bendemere and by all means the worst as I looked like a snowman and was good and wet when I landed home at one o'clock. </p><p>Monday14 </p><p>Helped Roscoe draw out manure in the morning and in the afternoon Alex and I cut logs down at the Vanatter farm and Roscoe drew a load of them to town. Rather tired at night so retired early. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Tuesday 15 1927 </p><p>Alex and I cut logs all day between chores and Roscoe drew two loads to the sawmill in Paris. Had my last cutter ride behind Dollie when I drove up to help Jean fix up the wedding invitations. Posted them on my way home in the moonlight and was home in good time after a dandy evening. </p><p>Wednesday 16 </p><p>A nasty wet morning so Alex and I took the boys to school in his car and then peddled the Upper Town and Flats as far as the Walker {Press?} for Ernie. It faired up in the afternoon so we cut logs and Roscoe made another trip to town. </p><p>Thursday 17 </p><p>Spent a few hours in both the morning and afternoon sawing pine logs in the bush next to Paynes even if it was kind of sloppy under foot. </p><p>February Friday 18 1927 </p><p>Alex went to St. Catharines with Mr. Telfer. I helped Roscoe load some logs after breakfast and then drove his coupe to Edgars Churchills and got his front spring repaired. Helped load another load of logs after dinner and then helped Mac &amp; Ernie in the afternoon. </p><p>Saturday 19 </p><p>Put in my last day at "Bendemere" by choring around in the morning. In the afternoon Roscoe, Ernie, &amp; I drove into Knowles studio to have our pictures taken along with the rest of Mrs. Laughlins Sunday school class. Rode out home with Terryberrys. It seemed funny for me to have nothing to do so helped with the chores and milked two cows. </p><p>Sunday 20 </p><p>My first real Sunday for ages. Didn't get up until 8.20 after more than sleeping the clock around. Nasty east storm so none of us went to church. Helped with the chores then as it was Verna's 9th birthday we had ice-cream for dinner then I walked down and spent a wonderful afternoon and evening with Jean and came home with Jacks at twelve. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Monday 21 1927 </p><p>An ideal winter day even if it was quite snappy. Slept in until eight o'clock then peeled potatoes and helped Mother wash, and assisted Dad with the chores in the morning. Dad and I took a load of articles to blacksmith shop at Canning and walked over to see Uncle Ern's horses. Tuckers were here for supper but I retired at nine o'clock. </p><p>Tuesday 22 </p><p>Dad and I did the chores in the morning then we motored to Paris after we got Jean. Jean and I got our Marriage License at the town clerk's office. Had dinner at the Dominion Cafe in Brantford and it was a real one. Dad &amp; I went out to see Franklins horses in afternoon. Ordered my flowers and did other shopping afterwards. Had supper with Jean and then walked home after a wonderful day. </p><p>Wednesday 23 </p><p>Dad &amp; I drove to town in the morning and then out to "Bendemere" after my buggy. Had dinner when we got home, did the chores, and then went to see horses at Elmer Barsons, and Camerons. Bought my first horse from A. Cameron for $140. She is an iron grey mare and is rising five years old and her name is "Fly". A real experience for me leading her home. </p><p>February Thursday 24 1927 </p><p>Spent the day cutting wood with Mr Barker and Dan at "Hazel Grove" Cleaned "Gyp" off for the first time and lead her home with me at night. Mrs Barker told me about the shower for Jean on Saturday. I hope next Thursday is as nice as it was to-day until five o'clock. </p><p>Friday 25 </p><p>Mother went to town with me when I hooked "Gyp"{blurry} up for the first time and got her shod at "Hicks." Spent the morning in the Dentists chair. Had dinner at Barkers and then Jack Dan, Mr Barker and I went to Brantford in the Dodge to see the Better Seed Train. Helped Jean separate when we came home, had supper, helped moved the piano and then drove to J R. {Inkcaters&#160;??} to practice the play and back again through a nasty snow storm. </p><p>Saturday 26 </p><p>Jean and I drove to Paris in morning. Completed my appointments with the dentist, got a haircut, and purchased gifts for the singer, pianist, and the best couple. Ladies of the district gave Jean a surprise shower of wonderful gifts and I had to open them. Tea and a pleasant time after. Helped draw two cars out of snowbanks after and then drove home after the chores were done. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>February Sunday 27 1927 </p><p>My last single Sunday. Attended Sunday school at the Mission with the boys then drove down and helped Jean milk then brought her up home for tea. Roscoe and Aileen were here too. If all my double Sundays are as happy as my single ones have been in the past I will surely be a happy man. Fast ride home behind Gyp in the cutter. </p><p>Monday 28 </p><p>Started to shovel out side road in morning then Dad drove down and we got Mr. Barker then drove over to Hyndmans to see some cattle. Went to town in the afternoon, did some shopping, and then out to "Bendemere" to help Ernie fix up his books. Home and in bed about 11.30. </p><p>March Tuesday 1 </p><p>Spent the first day of March down at Barkers. Broke road through side road in the morning. After dinner Mr. Barker, Dan, and I brought the cow and 2 stockers Mr Barker bought for Jean and I home to Hazel Grove. Came home early at night and went right to bed. </p><p>March Wednesday 2 1927 </p><p>Spent the last day of my boyhood at home helping Carl haul out manure. Upset a big load at the end of the lane. Jock Lushman came up in the afternoon and we had an unique experience with {Pifhers?} dog. Had my last car ride when I spent my last evening and danced with and kissed Miss Barker good-bye for the last time. Even so it was the happiest evening I ever spent with Jean. </p><p>Thursday 3 </p><p>A wonderful day for our wedding and lots of sunshine made it the greatest day of my life. I'll always have a picture in my mind of how sweet and charming Jean looked when she left her father's arm and pulled upon my left side before the ceremony commenced. I sure was a lucky boy. </p><p>Friday 4 </p><p>My honeymoon or rather ours was too short and sweet and too wonderfully happy to write about so I'll omit it. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March Saturday 5 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 6 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Monday 7 </p><p>Dad met us in Paris at the station after our train was 37 minutes late and we had a dark and muddy drive home. Jean and I spent our first whole night together at my home and had a real sleep as there wasn't any noise to bother us. </p><p>March Tuesday 8 1927 </p><p>Arrived back and took up my new abode at Hazel Grove just before dinner time. After we had our pictures taken I changed my clothes and went out to help load up a load of turnips. Left my horse at Lushmans when Jean and I went to Galt and helped present the play "Robert and Mary" at Wesley United church. </p><p>Wednesday 9 </p><p>Helped milk in the morning for the first time on Calamity Farm. Dan took the last load of turnips and the price was thirty cents per bushel. Drove Jean and Lou up home for a while in the afternoon to see Mother about the reception. </p><p>Thursday 10 </p><p>Jean and I shipped the cream in the morning and did some shopping while we were in town and were home by noon. Opened a joint account at the Bank of Toronto and deposited $125.00 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March Friday 11 1927 </p><p>Another wonderful day. Dan and I trimmed up brush along Mrs Pefkers fence in the morning. Drove Cousin Eva and {Lois? or Lou?} up home after dinner, then had my first experience dressing and cleaning oats for the show when I got back. Mother and Dad gave Jean and I a reception at night. There were 108 present, Melb's orchestra played lovely and maybe I didn't have some of the most wonderful dances with Jean. </p><p>Saturday 12 </p><p>The morning after the night before and a real night at that. My stomach felt kind of funny but Dan and I sawed and split birch blocks just the same after we did the morning chores. Helped look over oats after dinner then about four Dan and I drove to town and shipped them, did some shopping for Mrs Barker and I got some things for my wife for the first time. </p><p>Sunday 13 </p><p>A rainy Sunday when my wife and I attended church for the first time as married folks. We were in church just 29 minutes from the time we left home in spite of the bad roads. Up home for dinner. We received $3 as a wedding present. $1.5 from both Carl and Roscoe and $1 from the girls. God bless them all. My first Sunday evening that I remained at Hazel Grove and a happy one. </p><p>March Monday 14 1927 </p><p>Dan and I spent the morning and afternoon down on the flats sawing and splitting up the big elm tree. Finished sawing about four o'clock but not until we had got quite wet as it came on to rain. </p><p>Tuesday 15 </p><p>Hauled Charlie Meggs car out of side road in morning then drew up part of the bass wood tree. Jean and I drove Cousin Eva to town, increased our bank account, and did some shopping in the afternoon. Feed of wedding cake coming home. Harold Fisher backed out of Ford Garage at 12 P.M. going at rate of 45 miles per hour and right over into the river. "Mistaken" alias "Miss {Herbie?}" arrived at Hazel Grove. </p><p><br /> Wednesday 16 </p><p>Finished bringing up the basswood tree after we did the chores in the morning. Trimmed up brush along Pefker's fence after dinner. At night Jean and I drove up home for a couple of setting hens and when we got back Mr. Webster and Bernice were here. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March Thursday 17 1927 </p><p>Up at six and did the chores so that Dan and I were over to Pefkers ready to saw wood shortly after eight. Couldn't get the engine started until 9.30 so didn't finish until three. Sawed here for 2 1/2 hours {word off left side of page, incomplete; then???} but didn't get through. Jean and I had our first two meals apart since were married. </p><p>Friday 18 </p><p>A wet morning. Jean went with me to post some letters and hold "Gyp" when we took the cream and a crate of eggs to the station. Finished sawing the wood at 11.15 then had dinner and drove to Gibson's sale at Drumbo. Mr Barker bought another cow for us and two steers, Dad also got two steers. They are to {word off left side of page, be???} shipped in Mr. Meggs {carload?} to-morrow. </p><p>Saturday 19 </p><p>A dandy spring day. Dan and I split wood on the wood pile between the chore {word off left side of page, times?}. Did the chores up early and were {word incomplete, all?} through by six o'clock. Wrote a letter after supper to send to Pauline along with Jeans {word off left side of page, Pat?} and slept and listened {corrected from listed? }to phonograph while I was waiting for the cattle to come in. </p><p>March Sunday 20 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Monday 21 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Tuesday 22 </p><p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April Saturday 16 1927 {dates jumped from March to April} </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 17 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Monday 18 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>April Tuesday 19 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Wednesday 20 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Thursday 21 </p><p>Plowed in the morning then had some hard work and some queer fun when we fixed the pump in afternoon. It rained so we couldn't finish our job until after chores were done. All of us went to a shower for Jack and Lou at Cunninghams and had a nice time and a feed of ice cream. Home at three. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April Friday 22 1927 </p><p>Took away three cattle we had sold to Mr. Meggs in morning and had an interesting race when one {word unclear - red?} one headed homeward. Red pair weighted 2070 and {word unclear - roan?} one 1210. Received our first share of the cattle money. Plowed 28 rounds in 4 1/2 hrs in afternoon. Five piece orchestra played at shower friends and neighbours gave Lou at night and maybe I didn't enjoy some swell dances with Jean. </p><p>Saturday 23 </p><p>Didn't get up very early, did the chores up and then got dressed and Dan and I made a fast trip to town for some eggs and the ice cream. Lou and Jack were married about 12.10 and the sun was shining. Had a queer feed afterwards and then saw the happy couple off even if we did have to go to Brantford in the Dodge and we took Eleanor with us. </p><p>Sunday 24 </p><p>A nice cool Sunday morning. Jean and I drove our horse and buggy to church and I went to sleep and Mrs Parsons was laughing at me. Up home for dinner and I did the carving. Pleasant afternoon and Rock came up for a few minutes. Websters were here when we got back about five but didn't stay long. </p><p>April Monday 25 1927 </p><p>A fine day including clouds and sunshine and a light shower of snow and rain at noon turning milder towards night. Dan and I plowed all day and finished the big field south of the barn. I finished four lands so no wonder my arms and legs ached at night. Helped Jean wring out my combinations at noon. </p><p>Tuesday 26 </p><p>A wet morning so chored around and pealed one hydro pole. Struck out little piece by the house with the old team about eleven o'clock and finished it afterwards with "Gyp" and "Fly" then plowed in the three corner piece till night. Had a nice walk to the mail box with Jean after supper then she helped me fix ups my horses for the night and I helped with the dishes. </p><p>Wednesday 27 </p><p>Raining in the morning but stopped at nine. Dan and our Dad went to town and I plowed with the old team and helped Robt Geddie bag up his oats. Finished plowing my land and then rolled the nine acres in three hours and three quarters with my "flyers" Dad, Mother, Bob, &amp; the girls brought up some "Spuds" </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April Thursday 28 1927 </p><p>A fine cool day for working horses and I accomplished quite a lot of work when I harrowed the south half of oat field twice and rolled it in front of the drill. Dan sowed all day and nearly finished the piece. Had a delightful walk back and up the flats with Jean after supper in the twilight. </p><p>Friday 29 </p><p>A wonderful day. Harrowed in the four acre piece all morning then in the afternoon the three of us helped the Hunters build a fence across the river. Fell in, got my feet wet, and scratched my foot on the barb wire. Jean brough me home a letter containing good news about the Tretheway-Ossian mines when she came home from town at noon. </p><p>Saturday 30 </p><p>{left side of writing is cut off a bit} Rolled and harrowed in the three corner piece in the morning. Finished harrowing when Dan finished sowing it in the afternoon then harrowed the nine acres in the south field in three hours. {word cut off} increase arrived at noon and it has a dark complexion. Had a bath after supper, then went to town with Jean and Dan but was home arly. Through seeding Hurrah! </p><p>May Sunday 1 1927 </p><p>All of us went up to Uncle Arts for dinner and had a great time with lots of good laughs. Grandpa and Elsie came out after dinner so we had a real nice visit. Did the chores in a hurry when we got home and Jean and I attended church together at night for the first time since we were married and it was High School night at that. A dandy day and a wonderful one for me. </p><p>Monday 2 </p><p>A dandy bright warm day. Struck out three lands and the ends of the root field with the old team then plowed with my own team till 5.30 when I quit to help Jean with the milking. Jean accompanied me when I went up to put a new shoe and landside on my plow after supper. "Stubby" had a colt when I went to the barn in the morning and its a "Miss Stubby" and a pretty roan one at that. </p><p>Tuesday 3 </p><p>It threatened to rain all morning but kept off until after eleven when I had to quit plowing and unhook for the barn. Dan &amp; I changed oil in separator. Rung the pigs before we looked up about three o'clock when it had stopped raining. Jean &amp; I celebrated our 2nd anniversary by helping cash other with our work after supper and a walk together. Carl, Bobbie &amp; Scott brought down my buggy wheel. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Wednesday 4 1927 </p><p>Plowed root ground all day with "Gyp and Fly" and sure turned over a lot of ground. At night Jean, Dan, and I motored to town and spent a very pleasant evening at Eleanor's and Cousin Melville was there too and feeling full of the old "Nick" </p><p>Thursday 5 </p><p>Spent the biggest part of the day bewteen the plow handles. At night Dan, Jean, and I drove to Paris to get "Harry" the new German police puppy when he came in by express. Read part of the story "King John of the {Mean?}" in the Ladies Home Journal before wewent to toost. Ernie Laughlin and P.J. Campbell called on me. </p><p>Friday 6 </p><p>Cut and planted five short rows of Irish cobbler potatoes in the garden then rolled until noon. Renewed my Ontario Farmer subscription. Spent the afternoon fencing the river and there abouts and it sure was a wonderful day for the job. </p><p>May Saturday 7 1927 </p><p>Rolled in the root field in the morning then harrowed in the garden till noon. Then after dinner I scratched away in the sod field by sheep pen and then up along the lane. Jean helped me grass my horses after supper, then we did the dishes, listened to the "Wingers" on the radio and I had a bath and we went to roost. </p><p>Sunday 8 </p><p>Had a hurried trip to the flats with Jean before church time after some flowers. Big crowd at Mother's Day service at church. Honored my mother by having dinner with her and then attending Sunday School with her at the Mission when Jean and I attended S.S. together for the first time. Home and did the chores after and then wrote a letter to Harry Weir at night. </p><p>Monday 9 </p><p>Thunderstorm came up and it started to rain about five and it sure did rain until about ten o'clock when it cleared up for the day. Chored around in the morning. Took "Gyp" to Canning and got her shod and some other work done, after dinner and as I brought two bags of "Spuds" down from home got back just in time to help finish milking and turn the separator. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Tuesday 10 1927 </p><p>Heavy hail and rain storm started at 5.45A.M. but hail only lasted for a few minutes even if they were as large as peas and it stopped raining about 9.30. Took "Fly's" shoes off and {puled?} hydro-poles till noon. Dan and I cleaned out boxstall, 3 loads in all and spread it in root field and finished manuring the field. Struck out last two lands and helped Jean milk. "Billy" our first lamb arrived. </p><p>Wednesday 11 </p><p>Struck out a land for Dan in sod field then finished the root field except 3 rounds around headlands when I plowed all day with the bay and gray in spite of a nasty drizzle at times in the morning. Plowed six rounds in sod before I quit to help milk and separate. Websters and Sinclairs were here for tea. We all have an invitation to dinner in Brantford on Sunday next. Cut Jean's hair at noon for the first time. </p><p>Thursday 12 </p><p>A nice bright morning and I plowed sod all morning with my team. Dad and Mother, Carl, and Bobbie took Jean and I to Brantford with them in the afternoon and I had the beneficiary of my life insurance policy changed from Mother to Jean. Carl got a new Spring coat and Bobbie his first suit of long trousers. </p><p>May Friday 13 1927 </p><p>Finished plowing the sod field in the morning except for a few rounds around the headlands. Rolled and harrowed in the other root field all afternoon after I helped Dan fill the spray toank. Jean and I drove up home at night and took Mother's plants up. We had an invitation to a dance at Glenmorris given by Melb's orchestra but didn't go. </p><p>Saturday 14 </p><p>{Puled?} hydro poles until 10.30 when Dan had finished plowing head lands in sod field then started to draw out manure. Took out four loads and spread them all myself in the afternoon while Dan greased the Dodge. Went to town at night even if I did feel tired and we had a good feed of figs too. </p><p>Sunday 15 </p><p>Didn't go to church in the morning as we all went down to Webster's for dinner. Maybe we didn't have a brave feed and I weighed 157 and Jean 140 pounds, afterwards We didn't get to church at night as it was raining and we were too late getting through chores so went to bed early. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Monday 16 1927 </p><p>Dan and I drew out four loads of manure in morning and cleaned out two box stalls. A wet afternoon so we doctored "Miss Stubby's" horns and started to repair hay fork track. Dad and Mother drove down about four and Dad helped me {word cut off - do?} carpenter work then doctored on horn we hadnt done {word cut off} right on the calf and helped us milk. They stayed for supper. Dan's and my trip with our {word cut off new?} cow to Lushmans was in vain even if we didn't get back until 10. Jean had gone to bed but we had a real chat afterwards. </p><p><br /> Tuesday 18 </p><p>Had a nice long walk when I took our cow back to Holmes right after breakfast and I didn't get back until after tea. Dan and I drew manure the rest of the day, ten loads in all. Rained at night again so as we were both tired we returned just as soon as we finished the dishes. </p><p>Wednesday 18 </p><p>A real Spring day. Finished manuring the piece in hay field with the 25th load. Cleaned out hen houses besides hauling out 3 loads in {word cut off - morning?}. Rolled sod after dinner then harrowed {word cut off - peas?} after Dan finished sowing and then {word cut off - dragged?} in sod field rest of day. Tired at night but went for a wonderful walk around the flats with Jean. Gee! I'm glad I'm married now. </p><p>May Thursday 19 1927 </p><p>Dan and I plowed with both teams in the hayfield in the morning and I finished the piece for corn after dinner with my team even if it did rain. Jean and I drove to Canning after some work I had done at the blacksmith shop and calleed in home on the way back. </p><p>Friday 20 </p><p>Had a nice walk back to Holmes in the morning with "Pokey". Back at ten then harrowed the rest of the day in the two root fields. Rest of the folks went to Mt. Vernon at night but Jean and I drove to Paris and saw the play "Anne Whats Her Name" presented by Mt Pleasant Dramatic Club under auspices of U.F.Y.O. and it was a real play too. </p><p>Saturday 21 </p><p>A wet morning so spent the time fixing the hay fork track and finished it at noon. Harrowed the root field in afternoon and rolled and harrowed piece in hay field. Went to town at night and brought Eleanor and Melville home with us. Great time before we went to toost including pyjama mix ups. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Sunday 22 1927 </p><p>A wonderful day and just like Summer Jean and I and our family attended church in the morning. Cunningham's came right after dinner then we went for a walk around the flats. Three Cayuga young men and the Telfer family were here for supper including Cousin Eva with her diamond. "Fly" got quite badly cut up when Dolly and Prince put her over the wire fence. </p><p>Monday 23 </p><p>Another wet Monday and we spent the day housecleaning at the barn and at night I started to build a rack for my team harness. Had my first experience helping a sheep to lamb. Had to call Fasken to get him to remove a pair of ewe lambs and they are all right. </p><p>Tuesday 24 </p><p>Fixed fence along the lane in the morning and then after dinner we hooked "Prince and Gyp" together for the first time and celebrated Victoria Day by working on the highway. Jean and I had only been in bed a few minutes when we had to get up as Charlie and Irene came over. </p><p>May Wednesday 25 1927 </p><p>Jean and I had a pleasant ride to town in the buggy when we shipped the cream. Back in an hour and ten minutes from time we left home then worked on road till noon. After dinner we caught a crate of fat hens and Dan &amp; I shipped them to Wallers when we brought home 3.20 lbs of chesnut coal with Prince and Gyp from the U.F.O. consignment. Roscoe &amp; Eileen were here for supper and Websters for a few minutes later in the evening. </p><p>Thursday 26 </p><p>Rolled oats, repaired eave troughs, and unloaded coal in the morning. Helped plant strawberries and worked on road after dinner. Warren and Maggie came over after supper and brought over two pigs Mr. Barker had purchased from them the week before. </p><p>Friday 27 </p><p>Harrowed piece in the hayfield four times and then Jean helped me move harrows to field west of barn and I worked there till noon. Had my first experience driving the team on the spray track for half an hour after dinner. Got Pifher's disk and disced rest of day. Jean and I had a nice drive up home at night. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May Saturday 28 1927 </p><p>Dan drove the team for a while in the morning and again at night but I worked them on the disc myself the rest of the day. Four of us went to town at night and Jean and I had our first Guernsey Milk Shake since we we married with Eleanor and Melville. </p><p>Sunday 29 </p><p>Dan, Jean, &amp; I attended church in the morning and heard Mr. Story, a missionary from South America, deliver a fine address. Mr. Wilson was back for first time since his illness. All of us were up at Cunninghams for dinner and supper and had a nice visit and two wonderful meals. </p><p>Monday 30 </p><p>Worked the disc all morning and then took it home just before dinner. Harrowed and rolled in front of the drill when Dan and his Dad sowed the mangels and some of the corn. "Fly's" knee was all better when I brought her up from the pasture. </p><p>May Tuesday 31 1927 </p><p>Up at 4.45 A.M. as Warren and Maggie came over and drove Mr and Mrs Barker and Dan to Toronto to ssee Lou in the Dodge Brothers. They arrived home a little after nine. Jean and I spent our first day alone since our honeymoon and had a great time feeding chickens and keeping things straight and I disced in between times. </p><p>June Wednesday 1 </p><p>Disced the corn ground west of the barn crosswise in the morning and then in the afternoon I harrowed and rolled ahead of the drill while Dan sowed corn. Mr and Mrs. Cochrane and the Websters came about four o'clock so we had lots of company for supper when we had a good feed of chicken. </p><p>Thursday 2 </p><p>Uncle Arts 18th Wedding Anniversary. Finished harrowing and rolling corn ground about ten then dug post holes until noon. Fixed fence all afternoon at end of orchard and Jean and her Mother attended afternoon tea at Crombies but were home in time to milk. Drove up home at night and didn't get home until almost 12 {the rest of the wording is cut off from bottom of page, unable to read} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June Friday 3 1927 </p><p>Jean took me to town with her in the morning to help ship the cream and do some shopping while Dan disced turnip ground. Spudded thistles in the strawberries till now and then spudded thistles in oats and hoed spuds after dinner till {Mr. or Ms.} Webster was ready to go to work. Laid out line of poles, roofed them and planted the first one. </p><p>Saturday 4 </p><p>A wet morning, Filled {tank?} in attic after breakfast then helped fix latch on doors and then spent most of the day housecleaning in the cellar. "Hot Dog!" we had some time Dug my first hole for hydro poles before milking time. Had a feed of {figs?} at town at night along with Eleanor &amp; Melville. Katie Birley's wedding day. </p><p>Sunday 5 </p><p>{This entry is too faded to read.} </p><p>June Monday 6 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Tuesday 7 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Wednesday 8 </p><p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June Wednesday 15 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Thursday 16 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Friday 17 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>June Saturday 18 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 19 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Monday 20 </p><p>Did a little work on fence until Mr Pifler came over and four of us went down after posts to mosquito alley. Busy morning. Had dinner along with other 8 men at Bee. Did all kinds of jobs when we set up fence around the barn yard in afternoon. Had a nice ride in Dad's car when I drove Jean up after mail around five. Maybe I wasn't glad she was there too. We sure had a heart to heart talk in bed at night. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June Tuesday 21 1927 </p><p>Had my first experience with a sick sow for a few years when I took ours for a visit up to Jack Hardy's. Called in home for a few minutes on way back. Jean came out to help me spud thistles about 3.30 and we worked until 6.15 and finished the big {piece?}. Jean Gregory's wedding and a nice warm one after the heavy mist cleared up in the morning. Mr Barker decided to shingle the barn. </p><p>Wednesday 22 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Thursday 23 </p><p>{This entry is too faded to be read.} </p><p>June Friday 24 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Saturday 25 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 26 </p><p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July Saturday 9 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Sunday 10 </p><p>Attended church in the morning and then we all went up to Cunninghams for dinner and Supper, The Telfers were there and maybe we didn't have a good time and a great feed of strawberries etc. It was 7.30 when we got home so it was late when we finished the chores. </p><p>Monday 11 </p><p>Had a "raring" time when I had "Gyp" &amp; "Fly" on the mower for the first time, Took Pifher's cultivator home just before dinner. </p><p>July Tuesday 12 1927 </p><p>My 22nd birthday and a fine day. We drew in hay most of the day and about milking time Mr Barker &amp; Dan went back after another load. Terrific windstorm came up just as they got in the barn doing damage here and there and was later followed by a heavy rain. U.F.Y.P.O. Garden party had to be called off. My darling wife presented me with 2 pairs of silk socks and a nice tie for my birthday at bed time. </p><p>Wednesday 13 </p><p>Put some new shingles on the barn where wind took them off by the ventilator last night. after dinner then pitched off a load of hay so the other two could gather up the hay blown around the field. I hoed turnips for awhile till milking time and Dan started to cut the timothy hay near the house. </p><p>Thursday 14 </p><p>Sharpened my first mower knife in the morning when Dan turned the emery while I touched two of them up. We went up to Cunninghams after dinner to see some cattle. Called in home on way there with some cherries. Bought 4 cattle for $240.00 and brought them home with us. Maybe it wasn't hot. Picked cherries with Jean till chore time while Dan went after Jack {last line cut off} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July Friday 15 1927 </p><p>A wet day so we didn't do much but clean up around and do chores at the barn all day. Jean &amp; I cut each others hair in the morning. I cut thistles in the pasture for a while after supper. </p><p>Saturday 16 </p><p>Dandy warm muggy morning when Dan and I both plowed hay ground. Hoed turnips in afternoon. Dan had to take his operator's exam so had to go to town early. Consequently Jean &amp; I didn't go but went for a swim at dark when I had finished cutting five rounds of hay with the old team. </p><p>Sunday 17 </p><p>Jean and I attended church and heard Mr. Wilson preach a wonderful sermon about children on his last Sunday before his holidays. Cunninghams were here for dinner. And supper. Drove Lou's two "Pa's" down around the flats in my buggy after a heavy shower to see the cattle. Had a nice ride to Paris when we saw Aunt Ruby off on the 5.40. </p><p>July Monday 18 1927 </p><p>Cultivated both pieces of summer fallow in the morning with my team while Dan raked hay. Hoed turnips till Dan finished cutting the timothy hay then drew in three loads after five o'clock. Jean and I drove up home for a few minutes at night and brought home 170 lbs of oats with us. </p><p>Tuesday 19 </p><p>Hoed turnips for a while after I finished picking 2 1/2 baskets of cherries. Drew in hay all afternoon and got in 7 loads including the one we got after supper. Mrs. Webster &amp; sister Gladys came up to spend a couple of days. Warren &amp; Maggie and the girls brought 9 little pigs over for us at night so we didn't get to bed until 10.30. </p><p>Wednesday 20 </p><p>Raked balance of timothy hay in the morning and finished cutting clover piece with my team before dinner. Took a load in after supper again which made 9 loads for the day. At night Dan drove Mrs Webster and Gladys to Brantford and Jean and I had a wonderful ride with them even if I was tired. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July Thursday 21 1927 </p><p>Dan and I sharpened a mower knife first thing after breakfast and then hoed turnips for a while. Took in the 20th and last load of hay in field by house and one load from other piece before noon. Drew in 8 loads when Mr. Pifher came over after dinner and we had two teams on the go and we finished the second piece. Hydro men finished building our line. Started to rain just at bed time. </p><p>Friday 22 </p><p>We all hoed turnips in the morning even if it was pretty mushy after the heavy rain the night before. Another heavy shower came up at 1.30 so that ended the hoeing. Did some jobs around barn until 3.45 then Dan and I struck out the sod field by the house with the old team. </p><p>Saturday 23 </p><p>Rained all morning until 10.30 while we were looking over oats for the show then we plowed with both teams until noon even if it did come onto rain again. I plowed 11 rounds with "Gyp n Fly" in 80 minutes and there were a few nice furrows in the bunch. Jean and I drove to town in rain after dinner and did some shopping for the company &amp; ourselves. </p><p>July Sunday 24 1927 </p><p>Not a very promising morning and Jean and I were undecided what to do until Mother called up and asked us to go touring with them and the girls. Were up around "Cousin Ted's" and around the old farm in the morning and had dinner and Supper at Uncle Arts. Stopped in to see Frank and Della's new house on way home and when we got home Lou &amp; Jack were here. It sure was a wonderful day. </p><p>Monday 25 </p><p>A fair day and I plowed 30 rounds in a little over four hours in the morning. Then in afternoon Jack Ball and I cultivated the summer fallow. Fell off cultivator seat coming to the house and skinned my nose. </p><p>Tuesday 26 </p><p>Hoed turnips till nine o'clock then we went over to Pifher's to draw hay and stack it. A Shower of rain came up around three and put a stop to that. Started to plow then Mr. Barker took the team after load of lumber for Pifher's barn. Weirs &amp; the folks at home came down for a while.and we were up there for tea after. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July Wednesday 27 1927 </p><p>Turned a lot of nice furrows when Dan and I plowed with both teams all day. Mr Barker officiated in C.N.R. settlement. Uncle Tom &amp; Cousin Eva came over to spend a few days with us. Had a Keystone Securities man to see me but I didn't bite. Jean &amp; I had a swim at night even if the water was high. </p><p>Thursday 28 </p><p>Weather didn't look very promising but Dan and I got the binder ready and got started cutting wheat just before noon. I shocked all the piece and finished right behind the binder. Rather a windy but short thunder shower came up at supper time and U.F.Y.F.O. garden party had to be postponed again. Leishman's hired man was killed when he fell from beam in haymow. </p><p>Friday 29 </p><p>Plowed all day and finished the sod piece just south of the house where we get such a good view from our bedroom windows. Used Dollie &amp; Fly together for first time in afternoon and they make a steady team. Jean and I went for a walk after supper and salted the cattle. </p><p>July Saturday 30 1927 </p><p>Up bright and early ready for a big day and we had it too. Made good time fixing the west river fence when we were through by ten. Cut the barley and started to shock it before dinner. Then cut the other piece of wheat and had it stooked at 6.20 Didn't go to town but had a shave, helped Jean with the dishes, had a bath and waited for folks to bring Eleanor &amp; Melville home with them. </p><p>Sunday 31 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>August Monday 1 </p><p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August Tuesday 2 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Wednesday 3 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Thursday 4 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>August Friday 5 1927 </p><p>{blank} </p><p>Saturday 6 </p><p>We plowed all day with two outfits and it was rather warm. Quit in good time as it was "N--'s {see diary for true word} Night". Eleanor &amp; Melville went down town with us so we had a few good laughs. Home in fair time and maybe I wasn't glad to get to bed. </p><p>Sunday 7 </p><p>My wifey and I had a swim before we went to Burford with Roscoe in his roadster to celebrate his and Grandma Harley's birthday. A very nice time including a sleep in afternoon for me. A swell feed at dinner &amp; supper time. Home and had our chores done by dark after which we posted a letter at mail box. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August Monday 8 1927 </p><p>A very warm muggy day and Dan and I plowed all day with two teams. Pretty heavy going but we had queer fun between rests digging out a big stone and burning a pile of brush. Jean and I had a swell dip in the river before we went to bed. </p><p>Tuesday 9 </p><p>Got Dan started on the disc and then I scuffled the mangels with "Gyp" after which Mr Barker and I hilled up the potatoes in both fields. Scuffled 70 rows of corn in upper field with the bay mare in afternoon. Jean and I had a short but pleasant walk together after supper. </p><p>Wednesday 10 </p><p>Finished cultivating corn in the upper field before dinner then after dinner we got the binder out and I had my first experience driving a binder on "Calamity Farm" behind Prince, Dollie, &amp; Fly when I cut piece by house and six rounds around {competition?} oats. Got binder twine at Cochranes and some oats up home in the car at night. </p><p>August Thursday 11 1927 </p><p>Dan finished the {plowing? word overwritten} in {word too overwitten and blotted} fields while I harrowed for a while and then scuffled the turnips with "Gyp" in 2 hrs &amp; 5 min. Cut grain again in afternoon and I shocked up behind the binder. </p><p><br /> Friday 12 </p><p>Doctored some of the sheep up after breakfast and then I had a busy time the rest of the day shocking up oats. Finished cut the prize piee and I finished the shocking after supper. Folks from up home came down for a while and brought Aunt Fern and Walter with them for a visit. </p><p>Saturday 13 </p><p>Spent a pleasant morning helping get a sheaf ready for the show. Helped Jean pick 3 baskets of apples after dinner and then harrowed rest of afternoon while Dan &amp; his Dad drew in {some?} show peas and oats. Had a nice time in town at night when Jean &amp; I treated "{her?} Mother" &amp; Cousin Eva to an ice-cream soda. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August Sunday 14 1927 </p><p>Attended morning service at church and heard Mr. Wilson preach for first time after his holidays. Had a picnic lunch for dinner up home. Light shower at noon. All of us kids went for a swim over to the old hole in the afternoon and had {August?} time diving etc. Then we older folks had a car ride back to the root field and then Carl and his gang brought us home in time for chores after a pleasant day. </p><p>Monday 15 </p><p>Dan cut and I shocked all the three cornered piece of oats in the morning and then we worked the rest of the day at the same jobs in the big field. Dan and I took a walk over to see Pefhers barn after Supper. Cunninghams came down for a visit and I had some nice dances with Jean. </p><p>Tuesday 16 </p><p>I shocked oats all morning and Dan finished cutting the oat crop for 1927 a little after twelve. Drew in ten loads of oats in after-noon when Mr Pefher and his two men came over and we drew with two teams. Went back to finish shocking oats after milking and maybe I wasn't pleased to have Jean come back and help me in the twilight. Through at {time but it is cut off} </p><p>August Wednesday 17 1927 </p><p>Put in one of the heaviest days work in my life when I pitched hay all day over at Pefhers when we got in 21 loads. Had a nice walk over home at noon after a {hook?} when Jean who had been helping Mrs Pefher with the dinner came home with me. </p><p>Thursday 18 </p><p>Dan went threshing at McCrows in the morning so Mr Barker and I got in three loads of oats ourselves and Jean pitched back a load for us. Drew in with two teams again after dinner and got ten more loads stowed away in the dry. There were 18 loads from the competition field. </p><p>Friday 19 </p><p>Spent the day over at Pefhers helping draw in grain. I loaded and drove the team all day when we got in 7 loads of rye, 3 loads wheat, and five loads of oats putting our neighbours harvest in pretty good shape. Dan &amp; I got in a load of oats when we came home as we had supper at five. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>August Saturday 20 1927 </p><p>Dan and I got in four loads of oats in the morning and made four trips after dinner and finished our harvest for 1927. We had 7 1/2 loads wheat, 1 load of barley, and 33 loads of oats. Had a nice shower of rain about 7.30 so none of us went to town. We are thankful to have all our grain in in such good shape. Had a nice bath and retired early. Mr. Wilson &amp; wife and his sister called on us in afternoon. </p><p>Sunday 21 </p><p>Attended church in the morning home for dinner and then afterwards we all went over to Cousin Jims for afternoon and tea. Dark when we got home. Marge and Bob McCrow &amp; Andy Lushman came down when we were just starting chores and we drove them home later on in the evening in the Dodge with Dan as chauffeur. </p><p>Monday 22 </p><p>Spent pratically all day getting grain ready for the show. Jean and I got the mail with car and had a little ride up home after the "flail". Had my first experience using it threshing barley after dinner. Mr. Watson came to look at the apples. </p><p>August Tuesday 23 1927. </p><p>Got the cows up early in the morning and then got my team ready, had breakfast and was back harrowing at 7.15. First morning I haven't help Jean milk or eaten breakfast with her since we were married. Bees attacked Fly so had to unhook. Spent rest of day preparing grain for the show. Rained considerable of the afternoon as Jean &amp; I didn't go to "Bendemere" as we intended. </p><p>Wednesday 24 </p><p>After I finished my chores I spent the rest of the morning looking over oats for the C.N.E. and had Jean to help. Finished the oats and most of the barley in the afternoon. Drove up home at night after some oats. Cunninghams from Canning and Toronto were here while we were away. </p><p>Thursday 25 </p><p>Finished getting the grain and wool ready and then Jean and I shipped it. Drove the disc from 10.30 to noon. Moved the cattle from our pasture to another and harrowed in afternoon. Jean went up after Grandma &amp; Aunt Amanda so they were here for tea. Mr Webster came with motors so we were unable to attend U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Scotts. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Friday_26_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August Friday 26 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_28"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Monday_29_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">August Monday 29 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_30"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_31"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 31</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="August_Friday_26_1927">August Friday 26 1927</span></h3> <p>Spent most of the morning digging potatoes in the garden and after dinner I picked them up with Jean's assistance and put them away in the cellar. Helped Dan get in a jag of hay and then coiled a second , cut alfalfa till 7:45. Websters were up again but the motor wouldn't work on the separator. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_27">Saturday 27</span></h3> <p>Put in practically all morning in the sheep industry when I caught and held the sheep while Mr. Barker trimmed them, pared their feet, and have them pills for worming. Took in three jags of hay and some peas and pitched them all off in afternoon. Apple buyer from Kitchener came so Mrs. Barker didn't go to town so Jean &amp; I did up the family business. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_28">Sunday 28</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="August_Monday_29_1927">August Monday 29 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Tuesday_30">Tuesday 30</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_31">Wednesday 31</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_Tuesday_13_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September Tuesday 13 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_14"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_15"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_Friday_16_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">September Friday 16 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_17"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_18"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 18</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="September_Tuesday_13_1927">September Tuesday 13 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_14">Wednesday 14</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday_15">Thursday 15</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="September_Friday_16_1927">September Friday 16 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_17">Saturday 17</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_18">Sunday 18</span></h3> <p>Helen Milne, Dan, Jean &amp; I went to church in the morning and then up home for dinner where we met the "Gobles" family from the other side of Woodstock. Came home about three o'clock and Alex Birley and the boys were here. Had a nice visit with them and then after supper Dan went to church and took Helen to the station and we did the chores. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Saturday_1_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October Saturday 1 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_2"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_3"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Tuesday_4_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">October Tuesday 4 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_5"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_6"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 6</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="October_Saturday_1_1927">October Saturday 1 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_2">Sunday 2</span></h3> <p>My Dad's 47th birthday and Jean and I had dinner with him and the rest of the family after we attended Communion services at church in the morning. Came home in time to have a nice walk down around the flats and brought the cows up with us. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Monday_3">Monday 3</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="October_Tuesday_4_1927">October Tuesday 4 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_5">Wednesday 5</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday_6">Thursday 6</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Monday_31_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October Monday 31 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Tuesday_1"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">November Tuesday 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_2"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Thursday_3_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">November Thursday 3 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_4"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_5"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 5</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="October_Monday_31_1927">October Monday 31 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Tuesday_1">November Tuesday 1</span></h3> <p>Mr. Barker's 64th birthday and we celebrated by working at the turnips all day. Drew in 12 loads and pulled besides. A wonderful day for the first day of a new month. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_2">Wednesday 2</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Thursday_3_1927">November Thursday 3 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Friday_4">Friday 4</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_5">Saturday 5</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Saturday_12_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November Saturday 12 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_14"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Tuesday_15_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">November Tuesday 15 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_16"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_17"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 17</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Saturday_12_1927">November Saturday 12 1927</span></h3> <p>My Mother's 49th birthday. Rather a cool windy day. Plowed corn stubble all morning. Melville came out for dinner and we worked all afternoon putting up a new litter carrier pole. Eleanor came out in afternoon so we had some wild times before we went to roost. Called Mother up at supper time &amp; wished her many happy returns. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_13">Sunday 13</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Monday_14">Monday 14</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Tuesday_15_1927">November Tuesday 15 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_16">Wednesday 16</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday_17">Thursday 17</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Friday_18_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November Friday 18 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Monday_21_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">November Monday 21 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_22"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_23"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 23</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Friday_18_1927">November Friday 18 1927</span></h3> <p>Put in all the big steers. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_19">Saturday 19</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Sunday_20">Sunday 20</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="November_Monday_21_1927">November Monday 21 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Tuesday_22">Tuesday 22</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Wednesday_23">Wednesday 23</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_Sunday_18_1927"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December Sunday 18 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_20"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_Wednesday_21_1927"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">December Wednesday 21 1927</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_22"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_23"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 23</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="December_Sunday_18_1927">December Sunday 18 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Monday_19">Monday 19</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Tuesday_20">Tuesday 20</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="December_Wednesday_21_1927">December Wednesday 21 1927</span></h3> <p>Changed the oil in the separator </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thursday_22">Thursday 22</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Friday_23">Friday 23</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="December_Friday_30_1927">December Friday 30 1927</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Saturday_31">Saturday 31</span></h3> <p>{blank} </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="MEMORANDA">MEMORANDA</span></h3> <p>Bought 2795 lbs barley @ 85￠ per bus {bushel} and 2 bus rye at $1.10 on Dec 23, 1927. Total $51.65 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="MEMORANDA">MEMORANDA</span></h3> <p>Bought 11 head of steers from Chas Meggs on July 1. Weight 9310 @ 6 1/2￠ per pound - $605.15. </p><p>Bought 4 head steers from Hugh Cunningham on July 14. Price $240.00. </p><p>Bought 9 little pigs from Warren Barker on July 19. Price $42.50. </p><p>Sold 13 head steers to L. Hyndman on Aug 5/27. Weight 14170 @ 7 1/4￠ less $5.00 --$1022.32-- </p><p>Fivew little pigs were born on Oct. 14th 1927. </p><p>Bought 50 Barred Rock pullets from Fred Anderson on Oct. 29/27 --$50.00 </p><p>Bought 3 tons of oil cake from Robt Geddie, Nov. 21st --$146.75 </p><p>Taxes for 1927 --$233.33 </p><p>Paid $30.45 for grain at Guelph Fair. </p><p><br /> </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="MEMORANDA_2">MEMORANDA</span></h3> <p>Miss {Herley?} was born on March 15th Blackbird " " " April 30th "Miss Stubby". " " " May 2nd "Eleanor" " " " July 31st "Susanna" " " " Aug 3rd {Nizzes?} White Sox. " " " Oct. 11th Mabel " " " Nov 5th </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h3><span class="mw-headline" id="MEMORANDA">MEMORANDA</span></h3> <p>Our Roan Cow was served on {2 dates stroked out} June 24 "Pokey" " " " {date stroked out} June 9 "Sow" " " " June 21 "Poppy". " " " June 24 "Stubby". " " " " {June} 26 Milande " " " Sept 15 Long Legs " " " Sept 25 </p><p>{Written in left margin of facing page} 170<br /> 174<br /> 185<br /> 155<br /> 181 </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="WEATHER_RECORD">WEATHER RECORD</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Date._Remarks._Therm.">Date. Remarks. Therm.</span></h3></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b1b9f4b76bcfd4158d9bbf2e5d4efee1.pdf 58c7f787196a798328bf76ff4ad77d0e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == The Canadian Pocket Diary == 1926 PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED MANUFACTURING STATIONERS TORONTO https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9e333768ad25b4c38339301e0c8d9c35.pdf 385bda39ce1a8a95690336ff8d345233 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. IDENTIFICATION {Printed form with responses handwritten} My Name is Ernest H. Buck Address R.R.#2, Paris, Ont.Can. 96 ring 5 'Phone 217 ring 2 Birthday July 12 Age 20 Height 5 ',9 1/2 " Complexion Dark Weight 155 In case of accident or illness please notify Chas Buck. If anyone should find this book kindly return to above address. THINGS HARD TO REMEMBER Number on case of my Watch " movement " Automobile License No. Engine No. H.P. Size of Tires Number of my Bank Pass-book 25 My accident insurance falls due on } My life insurance policies fall due on { June 15, 1945 {Printed} CALENDAR 1926 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aab93900a9114752092a61c73c639282.pdf 37de26974537398bf4e8eb11d8429b0a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Friday 1 1926 Made an excellent start in 1926 by spending the first three hours with Jean at a party at Cochranes. My first three dances were swell ones with Jean. Home at 4.20 making five hours sleep in three nights. Birleys here for New year's dinner. Good feed and retired early for a wonder. Saturday 2 Felt better after a good nights sleep and everything went O.K. all day. Alex and Uncle Tom went to town at night but returned early instead. Saw Barton girls down town in morning with their Dodge brothers. Sunday 3 Home from milk route around 12.30. Alex helped me with the bottles so we got everything cleaned up before dinner. Worked at books in afternoon fixed horses up for night, Then drove up home with "King" and later drove to Jean's. My first Sunday evening in 1926 a pleasant one with a ride in the Dodge. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0cc2c3654bcd578e254ce26e756c0425.pdf 05bebf9377b21edfd4a6782fc199e3d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Monday 4 1926 Very mild damp day which took practically all the snow away. Drove sleigh for last time for a while. Didn't get home until late after a very busy morning. Tuesday 5 Damp mild day. Alex drove big truck and helped me peddle from it. Home about one o'clock after having driven big truck until {Ruxle?} change for first time when I delivered in the Upper Town and Flats myself. Cleaned harnesses at night. Wednesday 6 Peddled milk with Geo. Telfers democrat for the first time. Damp raw windy morning with mostly snowstorms. Team started for home while I was in Geo. Inksaters but Lloyd Hooper stopped them at the corner of Warwick. Cleaned brass at night. January Thursday 7 1926 Dandy bright cold day.Up early and away on my route at 7:45 but didnt get home until 12:45 Heavy cold started in on my chest and throat getting worse near night. Ernie Buck had a cold upon his chest so he rubbed it with camphorated oil and went to bed early. Friday 8 Cold frosty morning turning still colder with easterly winds later in the day. Felt pretty tough all day with bad cold on my chest and sore throat. Got some medicine from Dr. Jeffery. Alex helped me with milk route and my bottles. All alone at night as {Birleys?} all went to a party. Started to snow about eleven o'clock. Saturday 9 Snowed very hard until after three so that by morning there was about six or eight inches on the level. Drove new milk sleigh for the first time and Bob came down and drove the team for me. Felt pretty tough in the afternoon so came home and went to bed. Dr. Carey gave 32 Bendemere Guernseys the tuberculin test. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/13ed5a4909c60ddeceb0b0d202e8001f.pdf d9bc794868c130bf8189d152b276dec4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Sunday 10 1926 Last night was the first night all of us slept under one roof since February 27th 1924. Turned out blustery in afternoon. Dad and rest of family drove car to church in morning. Didn't go to see Jean as night so my cold was pretty bad. Monday 11 My cold wasn't in very good condition all day but was out to the barn for a few minutes when Uncle Ern cam over. Dandy time playing cards when he taught us how to play "blind Charlie". Jean called up. Tuesday 12 When I first got up my head felt pretty good but later I had severe pains in it so Mother put me to bed. Mr and Miss O'Neil, Mr and Mrs Wells were here for dinner. Great feed including ice cream made by Prof C. Buck Jr. January Wednesday 13 1926 My head ached all day so I didn't enjoy myself very much. Thursday 14 Mother put a muster plaster on back of my neck and my head began to feel better. Friday 15 Quite a bright frosty day. Got up out of bed for the first time. Roscoe brought Mr. Gidney up from work to spend evening with us. Ernie Cochrane came in at night and he and I defeated Carl and Roscoe playing "500". https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d420213f5646e9a84e9d7c87ca55c3d.pdf c643a4425b5ee4a3103682a08c8916f9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Saturday 16 1926 A dandy bright day. Wrote a letter to "Karen" in the morning and went outside for the first time in the afternoon. Played checkers with Bob and euchre and crokinole at night. Sunday 17 Nice mild day. Some fo the folks went to church but I stayed home and got fussed up. Went down to spend afternoon with Jean. Melville and Eleanor were there and we had a great time which included taking{snaps?} Jean, Lou and Jack brought me down to "Bendemere" with "June" at night. Monday 18 Nice wet rainy day for me to start back on my milk route again but I did and got along fine as Alex helped me. Home about 12:30. Felt rather tired all day but didn't get to bed until about ten o'clock. January Tuesday 19 1926 Up early and had my team hooked up at seven o'clock. Away on route shortly after. Very nice mild day. Glenmorris short course boys were here in the afternoon judging. Quite a time holding cattle and sheep and watching them. Wednesday 20 Busy day on my milk route. Rather a disagreeable kind of a day to be out. Counted up back tickets in afternoon so didn't get bottles washed till late. Fixed up horses and got milk ready after supper. Saw Uncle Tom print pictures for first time. Thursday 21 A couple of inches of snow fell early in the morning. Nice bright day turning colder and blustery at night. Saw Jean and Dan in town. Worked at books until 10:30 at night and had a chat over the phone with Jean. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df58a280acaf73137ae31ab2f1f09f86.pdf 6a92b676156287087fbfd8b99a3e95d1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Friday 22 1926 Rather a colder blustery day. Had to run on milk route to keep warm so got home at 12:15. Speeded up my work all morning and afternoon so that we were all through chores at 6:15. Off to Hockey match at seven. Paris defeated Brantford 6-3 in a great game. Saturday 23 Nice bright morning but later turned out to be a cold and very windy and blustery afternoon and night. Stayed home at night and retired at ten o'clock. Sunday 24 Spent another one of those pleasant Sunday evening with Jean and the Barker family listening to the radio. January Monday 25 1926 A busy day for me peddling milk and I was rather tired at night after the late hours the night before. Tuesday 26 Alex and I saw the Grimsby - Paris hockey game. Thirty five minutes of scorless hockey. Score 3-2 for Visitors. Clark of Grimsby knocked "Schneakin" out when he hit him a terrific blow across the face with his stick in the last period. Wednesday 27 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98cf39309b4a55122538723bdff0f669.pdf bf89e337b0f7e4075a1dae6ac04bc126 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January Thursday 28 1926 Friday 29 Saturday 30 Sunday 31 Took Jean up home for Supper Aunt Becky and Grandma Weir were there so we had a nice visit with them. Went down to Barkers shortly after ten but didn't get home until late as we had a great feed of ice cream. February Monday 1 1926 A very busy day for me checking up tickets on my milk route and didn't get home from milk peddling till late. Worked on my books at night until I went to sleep and had to go to roost. Tuesday 2 Jack and Lou, Roscoe and Jean came down and we had a great time skating on the river after which we had some music and I had some lovely dances with Jean to phonograph music. Mrs Burley gave us a swell lunch. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7497039f98d175e013135bfc660de4ff.pdf 4dd97524aae4624349aca14ff2d33089 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Wednesday 3 1926 Went to bed at 1:15. Felt pretty good when I got up after four hours sleep but my legs were pretty tired when I got home from the milk route. Received some nice compliments about Jean. Thursday 4 Light fall of snow during the night made the sleigh run better. Lovely winter day. Had a busy afternoon bottling up first can of milk we received from Percy Van Sickle. Had a chat with Jean and retired early. Friday 5 Walked to town at night where I met Jack, Lou and Jean and we saw Harold Lloyd in "The Freshman" at the Capitol. Some picture and we had a good laugh. High School Commencement also. Paris beat {illegible } February Saturday 6 1926 Alex was on the sick list so it {kept?} Tom, Earl and I busy doing chores in his absence. Uncle Tom went to town but went to bed early. Sunday 7 Home from town and had my bottles all washed up and ready for dinner at 1:20. Mr and Mrs Roy Kelly and Grandma and Grandpa Willamson were here for dinner. Helped with chores at night and then went up to Jean's for tea where I had a very nice time. Monday 8 Paris held Port Colbourne to a tie of four all in game at the port. As usual a busy day for me on Monday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a2573381c6b19cb39b7d63d88faf2dbd.pdf 4e2e6c6533400f1297a79c96515a01e3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Tuesday 9 1926 Rather a cold blustry day and cold east winds blowing at night. Drove to town at night and attended "Father and Son" banquet at 6:30 in Community Hall. Great feed with dandy programme and sing song. Dad was will represented with five sons present. Wednesday 10 Very cold frosty night. Dan took Lou and I took Jean to Cunninghams at night. Dandy time playing cards, eating and doing puzzels even if we didn't go skating. Lovely drive home with Jean and got home at quarter to four. Paris and Pt. Colbourne tied 2-2. Thursday 11 Up at five thirty after about an hour and a half of peaceful slumber. Made good time on route considering it was the morning after the night before. February Friday 12 1926 Weather turned milder for a change. Busy day as usual with my route and dairy. Posted Valentines and played cards at night. Grandma and Alex beat Uncle Tom and I. Saturday 13 Men finished hauling ice. Jack, Lou, Jean and I went skating at rink and had a very nice time. Lovely mild night. Port Colbourne defeated Paris 7-1 in sudden death game in Niagara Falls. Received two Valentines. Nice one from Jean. Sunday 14 Received can of milk so didn't get home until five after twelve. Went up home in afternoon after Alex and I got bottles washed. Dad and Mother were away. Went down to see Jean after Supper. Heard sermon on "Ideal Wives" and Anna Case, wonderful soprano singer in Atwater-Kent radio hour. Nice time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/35e4735c7957c4dcabffcff7b523ae4e.pdf f59cfbcd8301a18f2543d6858ee86c81 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Monday 15 1926 Dandy mild day turning colder at night and blustery. Worked at my books at night until I had them pretty well square up and retired at ten o'clock. Tuesday 16 Cold frosty day but very bright. Home from route at twelve o'clock. Busy afternoon in the "dairy" washing and bottling. Very short of bottles and had to put part of night's milk in can. Harry Hough's party but we didn't go. Wednesday 17 Busy day peddling milk and washing bottles. Earl kept reminding us of his birthday on the eighteenth by repeating. "Tomorrow my birthday" February Thursday 18 1926 Mild snowy night Had a great time up at Barkers at night listening to teh radio, playing cards and dancing wigh Jean. Lovely drive home facing wet snowstorm Queen was all white when I got home at 2:45. Friday 19 The morning after the night before but I got along fine wading through the days snow. Blustery at night and turning colder. Paris tied with Durham 2-2- in hockey game. Roscoe and Carl took {June? illegable} to Branford and sold her. Saturday 20 Home in good time from route. Dollar day in Paris and saw Mother and Dad. Verna's birthday Alex and I singed "King" up in afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/143472a47bbef6e243c3ff85131e9fcb.pdf bc89db77ecbf5ca29af2765b5222ba4d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February Sunday 21 1926 Very frosty morning with thermometer registering 12 below zero. Met Mrs Findley for first time. Went up home for supper about five o'clock. Had a dandy time down at Jeans at night when I met Mrs. Midgely. Pleasent ride home with her afterwards. In bed at 1:45 AM. Monday 22 Milder temperature but a raw wind blowing from the east made it feel colder than it actually was. Rather tired at night so retired at 9:30 and had a real sleep. Paris defeated Durham 3-2 in hockey game at Durham. Tuesday 23 Lovely bright frosty day. Busy day as usual with milk route and dairy. Retired in good time after I fixed the horses up for the night. Dad and Mother had party for the older folks. February Wednesday 24 1926 Very frosty morning. Hoar frosty so that when that when the sun came out the trees and landscape were very pretty. Received word from Mother about party on Friday night. Thursday 25 Very sick at my stomach with dizzy spells when I first got up. Sprinkling at five o'clock but later turned and poured rain all day with strong wind. Alex took route in my place and I went to bed. Feel better at one o'clock so got up and went to work. Busy afternoon in dairy. Stopped raining early at night and turned colder. Friday 26 Took a sleigh load of young people up home to a party. Had a great time and enjoyed some real dances with Jean. Bobbie came home with me and drove the team all the way. Arrived at Bendemore at four o'clock and found Fasken here doctoring a sick cow. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d4d5d2f1f327e583b148843964ae351.pdf bc5493a42602ba2aa2860b7638476584 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === February Saturday 27 1926 Bobbie drove the team on the milk route for me so we made good time even if we were pretty tired. Just got to sleep at night when Alex called me and asked me to help him doctor "Dasiy" the sick cow, but I was soon in bed again and sound asleep. Sunday 28 Bobbie helped me on the milk route again. Went to sleep when I drove him up home at night. Had a nice time when I spent the evening with Jean and saw the last of February and the beginning of March. March Monday 1 {blank} Tuesday 2 {blank} Wednesday 3 Roscoe was down at Bendemore helping unload a car of hay so we both walked into a party at Eleanor's at night. Had a nice time and walked home as far as Burrills with Jean. Thursday 4 {blank} === https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82cac2e50759d6e80e087576031a69e7.pdf 7191a96f95c05194f43a2c83d23d29d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Saturday 6 {blank} Sunday 7 Spent another enjoyable Sunday evening with Jean when we heard Josef Hoffman over the radio during the Atwater - Kent radio hour. Monday 9 {blank} Tuesday 9 {blank} Wednesday 10 Alex purchased a pretty black mare at a sale of Western horses in Brantford and brought her home behind Leo Clarks car along with one Charlie Bailey purchased. They named her as soon as she arrived "Jean of Bendemore". Oyster supper at Les Kelleys. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b081f7ce09967a07eb1d713fa4587b9.pdf 0ff4d990badfadf1e8ec2932dfc5976c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Thursday 11 1926 {blank} Friday 12 {blank} Saturday 13 {blank} March Sunday 14 1926 Drove my new black mare up to see Jean at night for the first time. Edward Johnson sang over the radio in the Atwater - Kent hour and I had an another nice time with Jean and the family. Monday 15 {blank} Tuesday 16 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5b0b0c10ab9275586a1c64c20c83bd7f.pdf dde617c75d04ff9a375d3adaeb1eeabc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Wednesday 17 1926 {blank} Thursday 18 {blank} Friday 19 Roscoe and I went to crokinole party at Jay Wells. Had Jean for a partner from the start and we stayed at the head table for eight games until Carl and his partner defeated us. Had a real nice time thanks to Jean. March Saturday 20 1926 {blank} Sunday 21 Lovely day. Roscoe went with me on the milk route when we drove Jean alone for the first time. Belyea's were here for dinner and I had lots of help washing bottles after dinner. Drove Queen up and spent a very pleasant evening with Jean. Monday 22 Two o'clock when I got home and in to bed but was up in pretty good time just the same. Busy time when I took Jean alone in the milk route myself. Retired early after we fixed horses up. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b98e1b51123fb3fc63a2ed444e66f93d.pdf 5b3f47ee8d2f986e4aa7b91dba4d7c76 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Tuesday 23 1926 Up at 4:50 and it was raining and kept it up until in the afternoon. Nasty day on the milk route but I didn't get wet thanks to my rubber coat. R.O.P. cow-tester arrived for a two-day with us and three of us rode home from Paris on Gammas democrat. Wednesday 24 Jean of Bendemere stood fine on the milk route so I made good time and was home and ready for dinner at 12:30. Payne's came up at night and played euchre while I worked at my books and played the Phonograph. Ice broke up in Grand and went over the dam. Thursday 25 Shipped " Man Fielding" off to Woodstock and thereby got rid of one good bay of wind but not until he had left some of it with us. March Friday 26 1926 Roscoe and I drove up for a few minutes and then attended progressive crokinole party at "Wells" Jean and I were partners from the start and stayed at head table for eight games losing out to Carl and his partner. Saturday 27 Didn't get much sleep the night before so we rather tired when bed time came so the Buck {Brow} went to roost early. Sunday 28 Roscoe helped me with the milk route so that we were all through by 11.10 A.M Called at the hospital on the way home to see Earl Leath and took the fellows in a few bottles of good milk. Had a lovely time at Jean's at night and Golden {Guernsey} for lunch. King brought Roscoe and I home in a hurry. In bed at one o'clock. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d42e240ee3542a8670d7124a5eb276f.pdf b356812e0f24adc625176f13a4b33827 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Monday 29 1926 "Blue Monday" because I didnt know enough to come home early and get more sleep. Quite a time teasing Roscoe about Aileen on her birthday. Tuesday 30 Drove Roscoe up home at night. Mother wanted me to stay all night as I was tired but I was glad I didn't as by morning we were having a real ice storm. Wednesday 31 March certainly went out like a lion with a terrible ice storm doing millions of dollars of damage Used "King" on milk route and got home at two o'clock soaked to the hide. Supposed to go to see Jean but weather was too bad. April Thursday 1 1926 Weather still bad. Put sleighs under milk box and used the bay team to peddle milk with. Came home again with a pair of wet knees due to rain. Friday 2 Another nice April rain made peddling rather unpleasant even if my team did go fine. Saturday 3 "King and Queen" ran down Whitbreads hill themselves when I left them parked at the top. They sure felt fine and plastered me with slush coming home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5afbfdd3b011565de19e3610eaae01ee.pdf 8278b1b31dff3b707129ce216c4e8a64 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Sunday 4 1926 Did the milk route up in four hours and a half with the twins and the sleigh. Drove Jean up home for a few minutes and then down to see Jean after. Had a pleasant time as usual and was home by one o'clock. Monday 5 A light fall of snow early in the morning made it possible to run the team and sleigh on the milk route. Warm sun came out and cooked the snow so that it was hard pulling before I got home. Bobbie Vanderlip helped me with my work in the afternoon. Jean hurt her leg. Tuesday 6 Jean felt pretty frisky when I peddled milk with her again for the first time in a week. Davis Patton went with me and held my Black mare. April Wednesday 7 1026 Raining in the morning but faired up around nine o'clock but started again late in afternoon. Jean balked on hill in the lane when I started out and refused to go with coaxing her so Alex put a chain around her neck and pulled her out to the road with "King" after which she went better. Thursday 8 Put in a wet cold morning peddling milk as the rain of the night before kept up until about 130 when it faired and later in the day the sun shone. Wanted to go up to see Jean but the roads were very bad so fixed up the horses and retired in good time. Friday 9 A lovely bright Spring day for a change. Only took part of the milk with me on account of bad roads and Alex brought the balance in on the big truck. Mr. Telfer came out in the afternoon and told me that I was to get an increase in salary. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/361122f243f1d3a7ff3031d8ed94b098.pdf d6afa61b7bd97d92a966314bc9b12cf6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Saturday 10 1926 Lloyd Ross helped me on Saturday with the milk route so I finished up in pretty fair time. Everybody else went to town at night but I stayed home, fixed up the horses and retired about en bells. Sunday 11 Alex brought part of my load of milk in on big truck. Called at hospital for a few minutes to see Earl Scott on way home. Mr Midgely, Mrs Midgely, Miss Midgely, Mr Burrill, and Bobbie came out in afternoon. Nice time at Barkers at night. Heard Frieda Hippall sing over radio. Home at two-oclock. Monday 12 Another fine day. Alex went to Faskin's sale and purchased another wagon for the farm. Felt pretty tired at night so retired at 9.30 as soon as we finished the chores across the road. April Tuesday 13 1926 An ideal quiet bright spring day. New milk wagon arrived in Paris so Alex took it down to Gardner to get trimmed up. He was late getting home so it was late when we were ready for the roost. Wednesday 14 Nice bright morning with warm wind blowing but about noon it got cloudy and rained for a while then turned cold and froze hard at night. Had another time with Jean when she refused to climb milk house hill so had to tow her up with the truck. Thursday 15 Alex took Jeans new collar in and got it fixed up so that it fitted her shoulders better and she went a lot better on the start. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/891dbbbd0b6a00733b952e5b619e6bdf.pdf 77b631471c39fdc71a05e8f17548ac9e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Friday 16 1926 A damp wet morning. Alex and I peddling Flats and Upper town in an hours time with the truck when he brought in part of my load on it. Left Allan Scotts {dairy misspelled?} in town and took home new wagon. Saturday 17 Initiated new milk wagon on the Golden Guernsey milk route and it worked fine. Some classy outfit and the talk of the city. Sunday 18 Ottos were here for dinner. Went up home for Supper late in afternoon then took Jean to church to hear Francis Nickawa. Lovely time with Jean when she had her first ride behind "Jean of Bendemere" nearly got in a mix up at station bridge April Monday 19 1926 Busy day on milk route and I received some nice compliments from the "Crook's" about Jean. Tuesday 20 The neighbours and friends gave {Nancy?} Lawson a shower in Falkland but I didn't go but the Buck's were well represented by the rest of the gang. Wednesday 21 Took Jean to Canning to see a real play entitled "Always in Trouble" and it sure was good. A lovely night and I had a wonderful time and the nicest drive I ever had with a wonderful girl namely "Jean". https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0e4c4a30eabe26424da01448d11bfd73.pdf 1862b034c6f7b6f93c698d0ebf27bc0f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Thursday 22 1926 Another fine day with a beautiful night again. Fixed Jean of Bendemere up after supper and retired with memories of the night before. Friday 23 Started my earlier delivery when I got up at 3.30 or there abouts and was home at 11.30. Had my first attempt at sleeping in afternoon Dance at Glenmorris at night and Andrew Telfer offered to take me but I decided to stay home. Saturday 24 Alex wanted me to go to town with him at night but we were late getting through and Mrs Telfer came out for a few minutes. Retired at 9.30. April Sunday 25 1926 Arrived at Barkers at night just as the "Star" from Hamilton was going out the gate. Roscoe was there so we had quite a lively evening as per usual. Didn't get back to Bendemere until 1.30. Monday 26 Took sick at my stomach after Supper and before I got into bed had a real vomit losing all my supper and possibly my dinner. Failed to hear my alarm clock at 3.45 so had to do some stepping when I did get up. Tuesday 27 Felt pretty dizzy at four so slept in till five. My sick stomach took all my ambition away but I managed to keep going and do the milk route myself. Finished chores up at 6.30 so we could get to bed early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b78f3411e218a7c264b6bd6bf0c12a10.pdf fc86679c753293df43b8a156d73720f8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April Wednesday 28 1926 Supposed to go up to Jeans at night but wasn't feeling very well and weather was so disagreeable that I decided to stay home at night. Thursday 29 My stomach felt some better so I made fairly good time on the route but was pretty tired at night so went to bed early Friday 30 Went up to see Jean at night and we went up home for a drive. Had a nice visit with the folks and left for home quite early. Pleasant drive as usual with Jean and home by 12.20 May Saturday 1 1926 A dandy spring day. Spent a busy day with the route, in the dairy, and then waashed my milk-wagon late in afternoon. Late with chores at night but Alex and I went to Paris in the Chevrolet. Nice time with Jean in the Dodge. Had my first Guernsey milk shake. Sunday 2 A real warm Spring day. Called at hospital to see Samson on way home from town. Drove up to see Jean at night and heard several accomplished artists in last Atwater-Kent radio winter program. Had a wonderful drive with Jean afterwards when we took Melbourne home. Home the same day as I went for first time in ages. Monday 3 Rained for a short time early in the morning then turned colder and windy. A cold night for May. Sowed the first grain in 1926 on Bendemere Farm. Retired early after a busy day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/03bdd3a9da8d15ff2871f71574600380.pdf 1549bc7bef69185f4ecfc0c9532ee058 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Tuesday 4 1926 Alex and I attended Patton's sale for a while in the afternoon and brought home a load of hay afterwards. Tired in afternoon as I didnt a snooze. Wednesday 5 Earl of Bendemere went home sick with the result that Grandma called up and expressed her views of the matter. Thursday 6 The Birley family and I went up to Barkers to hear Mac speak on the radio but were too late. However we heard some splendid dance music and had a very nice time. May Friday 7 1926 Attended U.F.Y.P.O. Box Social in Maus School and paid $1 for a box with no name in it. It sure was some box. Elected chairman for the evening Something new for me. Phylis and Andrew went with me. Jimmie Barkeley arrived at Bendemere Saturday 8 Washed my buggy up in afternoon after I had finished in the dairy and "Jean of Bendemere" took Alex and I to town in it at night as the cook went to Ayr in the car to stay until Sunday. Sunday 9 Did my milk route up in 4 hours and 35 minutes from time I left home. Alex had steam up so we finished washing up at 12.30. Spent a few hours or rather a few minutes with Mother on Mother's Day after I had got Jean. Then Carl and Roscoe went with us up to Arts. Ford refused to go in Gray Dort's stall after {breaking or brushing?}{top?}. Nice time and pleasant drive home with Jean. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/272b93d4a2f940ff34f58902b49671c4.pdf 238f13240e78468eb9ecab7c06b97a54 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Monday 10 1926 Jean got frightened at steam roller working on High School campus, started cutting up, hold back snap broke but I managed to prevent a runaway after she kicked the front of the milk wagon three or four times. Rather an exciting incident for me. Tuesday 11 Rather a cool Spring day. "Jean" was rather frisky so Jimmie put her on the harrows in afternoon to tame her down. Started a spec. in Tretheway-Ossian with 300 shares. Wednesday 12 Jean and I went driving and were up home for a few minutes. Had quite a chat on investments etc. Heard C.FGC jazz music, followed by lunch at Barkers and was home and in bed at one o'clock. May Thursday 13 1926 Alex, Jimmie, and I took the calf Mr Telfer gave me up home in the car and stayed for a few minutes. Dad sold my heifer to T.J. Wiles from Brantford for $65.00 and gave me a cheque for her. Friday 14 Pinehurst opened up and Alex wanted me to go up but I felt too tired so stayed at home and worked on my books as I had them all up to date. The biggest day yet when I sold 116 quarts. Saturday 15 Peddled 116 quarts of milk and took on three new customers making a total of 144. Alex took Cecil and I to town at night in the "Chevie" and I had a fine time with Jean in the Dodge. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b58cf68023a3b7241e0b3ffbabe47320.pdf 6eeb8daa7fa54e0837cff1f7d34b87ff Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Sunday 16 1926 "Star" car and gang were at Barkers when I arrived but left shortly after. Helped wash up the dishes and then Jean and I went for a short but very pleasant drive which turned out to be our last "buggy ride" behind Jean. Monday 17 Rather tired at night after another so-called "Blue Monday" so hit the hay early. Tuesday 18 My sixth pay day since I started working for Bendemere Farm. Naturally I deposited almost all my wages to make up for withdrawal a few days before May Wednesday 19 1926 Used "Jean of Bendemere" on milk wagon for last time. She was very restless. Mr. Telfer took some snaps of her with his big camera. Alex, Jimmie, and I drove to Brantford at night to look for a new horse. Thursday 20 Took "Tom of Bendemere" on milk route for first time and got along alright even if he was "powerful" green. Friday 21 Charlie drove "Dolly" down and we traded horses. Jean called around for me and took me to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Maus school where they elected me President. Carl and I lost interesting debate to Wm {McReces?} and Miss Mitchell. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3486a08b48b247ac2c9004b36bebd964.pdf a096d3106e29a085a4599ddbacb7f7ea Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Saturday 22 1926 "Our gang" went to town at night in the Chevrolet Coupé. Had some time in the Dodge with Melville and teasing Eleanor. "Klu Klux Klan" burnt a fiery cross just back of Ford Garage. Sunday 23 Drove up to McCrows and had Supper with them. Took Marge down to Barkers afterwards. Jean and I went for a drive with old "Queen" up home and didn't get back very early. Home somewhere around 1.30. Monday 24 Had an invitation to Brown's party at Galt but couldn't get a car to go with so couldn't go. Jean went with Cochranes. Alex took Jimmie and I to Pinehurst Small crowd but good music Danced with "Katie" & "Isabelle". May Tuesday 25 1926 Felt "fairly good" as Jim says after my first night of dancing at Pine Hurst. Rather tired so had a real sleep in the afternoon. Wednesday 26 My throat started to get sore so got a bottle of "Klenzo Liquid Antiseptic" at Sandercocks to gargle it with and retired early. Thursday 27 Andrew Telfer and I drove up to W.W. Carrs to attend directors meeting where we made arrangements for Bethel play and drew up programme until end of July. Ice-cream and cake afterwards and a chat with "Jean". https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c8144960d41ef1e959a798efe35c3f9b.pdf bc9891eaaeb5e4035ac6485add429682 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May Friday 28 1926 Had a big day on my milk route peddling 120 quarts of cow juice. Felt rather tired after the night before so retired early. Saturday 29 Jean and I both had to attend a length meeting of U.F.Y.P.O. directors in the Community Building so didn't get a chance to get a milkshake or have a chat in the Dodge. Sunday 30 Helped Jimmie milk so he could go with me on route. I sure had some time with him. Busy all afternoon working {for? illegible} dairy. Buck, Sidney, and McCrow company came down for a while and I felt so tired at night that I stayed at home for first Sun evening in months. In bed 8.45. May Monday 31 1926 Gave Jean her first ride behind "Dolly of Bendemere" when she took us for a pleasant drive around the block. Spent the last couple of hours of May 1926 listening to the radio. June Tuesday 1 Started another month off right trying to sing and dancing with Jean. Home and in bed at 2.15 but not with out getting caught in the rain which started when I was almost home but later came down heavily. Jim and I drove up to hospital at night to see Samson even if it was raining. Wednesday 2 A fine Spring day. Alex drove truck to Goderich for Geo. Telfer. Andrew, Jimmie, and I went up to Clarence Lees to get ready for play. Rather a busy session and didn't get back until late. Made a record when I peddled 124 quarts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/54786aa5571d44fe228456132ace46ac.pdf 725b64cd51a811fea417139c268678e6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Thursday 3 1926 Up at Lees again at night to continue preparations for the play. Hughie took me down town afterwards to put up poster and maybe we didn't have a fast ride home even if we did have a puncture. Friday 4 The big night. We had a splendid night and a capacity house to see the play which was wonderful. The orchestra was also good. Took in $56.30 at door. Good feed afterwards, made arrangements about removing stage and scenery so didn't get home until 2.30 after Dan and Jean drove us to Galt Road corner in the Dodge. Saturday 5 Jimmie took me that I spoke "bravely" when I acted as chairman at a large gathering for the first time the night before. Busy day for me. Didn't go to town at night but washed the milk wagon etc. until I could hardly see. June Sunday 6 1926 Did the milk route up in 4.55 when Alex said they would wash the bottles if I was back by 11.30. Went up to Jean's in afternoon but it rained just after I got there so we couldnt take any pictures. Dad and Mother and girls arrived home safely after spending the week end in Hamilton. June 6, 1926 will never be forgotten by me as it was then that I had a perfectly wonderful drive with "Jean". Monday 7 Felt great after such a wonderful time the night before and after being home at eleven o'clock. Was home from town at 12.15 considerable earlier than usual. Jimmie, Alex, and I all did book work at night and retired at 9.45. Tuesday 8 Up at 4.15. Made good time on milk route and was home at 12.10. Lovely day with a couple of light showers around noon. Found calf dead in morning and "Dairy Maid" loose with a badly damaged hip. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/78998cf2660208d513a993627f2e6924.pdf d27e9474129aaccfc7e554e6d13cae90 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Wednesday 9 1926 Jack brought Jean down to Paris and we went to see "Prince of Wales tour of Africa and South America at Capitol Theratre. The picture was very good but the best part was the drive home with Jean afterwards. Thursday 10 Saw Mr. Bates "R.O.P." Government man who told me he was coming the next day to test our Bendemere cows. Friday 11 Alex, Jim, Bill, Bates, and I went to Pinehurst at night to the dance. Had a couple of dances and was home at 11.30. Mr. Bates found out he couldn't beat the "luck" June Saturday 12 1926 Jimmie and I bought a mouth organ when I drove to down and took he and "Bill Bates" with me. Had a fine time with Jean in the Dodge. A "musical ride" coming home due to Jimmies new "<u>fiddle</u>". Sunday 13 Uncle Art, Aunt Edith, Grandpa, Aunt Maude Uncle Ed, and boys and all the folks came down for picnic dinner at Campground with me. Had a fine time eating and a great time when we had our first swim and boat ride in 1926. Jean couldn't come down with rest of gang but we had a lovely drive together at night. Monday 14 No wonder I felt fine all day after such a wonderful drive with such a wonderful girl the night before. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6cc3df539d198fc192add5c3d388c31.pdf 661e5c407af3045a751ef62bb5d1764f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Tuesday 15 1926 Jimmie stamped tickets for me at night and I wrote a letter to Harry Weir. The first letter I had written since January. Wednesday 16 Had a fine time at Eleanor's party playing "Five Hundred" and dancing to music produced on Miss Edward's new piano. Home at 1.30 AM. Thursday 17 Rather tired after night before so was glad when night came. Rained in afternoon. Down to other farm after sheep at night. Jimmie caught three trout and Alex and I went for a boat ride on the fish pond. June Friday 18 1926 Took Jimmie to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Maus school with me and we had a queer time singing on way home. Had our first sing-song. Mr. Butcher gave interesting lecture on "How Plants Get Their Food". Had lunch with "Jean". Saturday 19 Drove "Dollie" to town at night and took Charlie and Jimmie with me. Jean and I saw Harold Lloyd in "For Heaven's Sake" at the Capitol Theatre. It sure was a real picture. Sunday 20 Did milk route up in four hours and three quarters. Jim helped me wash up so I was through at 1.15. We both slept for over two hours in afternoon. Uncle Art and Aunt Edith were at Barkers at night when I had my fourth meal. A wonderful time and wiped dishes for Jean afterwards. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/97d7aaa18d0c398b91e1be77fd33bfb8.pdf 9216b4e93763e9a1634d2ca6a849ebfc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Monday 21 1926 Had about six women on milk route after me about sour cream but managed to get home safely around 12.45. Retired early at night and had over eight hours sleep. Tuesday 22 Slept in but made good time after I did get up. Jimmie and I went down to Charlie's and had a few good wrestles and also when we returned home. Wednesday 23 Got a hair cut so didn't get home until about one. Started to clean driving harness so didn't get any sleep. Rather a sharp but heavy thunderstorm about {?.30 - off page}. Didn't rain very long before it cleared up. Wonderful evening but I cleaned up my milk wagon harness. June Thursday 24 1926 Took Jimmie, Charlie, and Bobbie to the Mission Garden party on the Paris Agricultural Grounds. Very good programme and I had a wonderful time with Jean. Friday 25 Had a pair of stiff legs all day but Jimmie and I drove up to Harry Hough's shower just the same. Large crowd so only danced once and that was with Jean. Thunderstorm before we got home. Pinehurst burnt down. Saturday 26 Felt pretty good after the night before. Went to town at night in the Chevrolet as I had to attend committee meeting. Made it short and snappy and was home early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f69cb17856d959cf9643b930d2fcc615.pdf 4f4df382fd3983aab655eeb7c7bc78dc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Sunday 27 1926 Home from the milk route early Drove up home for dinner and Alex and Jimmie washed up in afternoon. Took some snaps up home and then had a fine time at Barkers and a drive to town after tea. Gave Melville and Eleanor a <u>dandy</u> buggy ride. Monday 28 As usual a busy day for me after being early Sunday morning, so retired early at night as I was rather tired. Tuesday 29 Sold a lot of tickets and collected a nice lot of accounts as it was nearly end of month. June Wednesday 30 1926 Took in $57.57 cash on milk route the largest cash receipts for one day since the Golden Guernsey milk route started. Got snaps I took on Sunday and they were fine. July Thursday 1 Finished my work up early in the afternoon and drove up to Barkers. Helped Jean milk and then drove up home for tea. Nice drive back and I certainly had a wonderful time with Jean. Sweet memories of a year ago when I started going with Jean. Friday 2 Felt great all day but why shouldn't I with a girl like Jean as an inspiration and after the encouragement I received the night before https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4d724d1f77e0d73e7a96d35327eed121.pdf de7cc9c5f52c3ab76f8e2e21901ca943 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Saturday 3 1926 Didnt go to town at night but Alex, Jimmie, and I went for a swim and boat ride instead. We sure had some queer sport with Jim. Sunday 4 Got kitten at Wicksons in morning and Jimmie and I took it up to Jean at night. Jimmie named her "Polly". Jean opened her five-pound box of chocolates and as Jimmie says we had a queer feed. Monday 5 Drove up to Geo Telfers after supper after the cream. Had a swim, then kicked football for a while followed by a lunch of cake and lemonade. Made arrangements about going to picnic. July Tuesday 6 1926 Peddled my milk in a hurry and was home and had bottles washed by a little after one thanks to Alex. Had a speedy ride in Hughies Dodge to U.F.Y.P.O picnic at Soper Park Galt. We had a fair crowd and a good time especially on slippery raft. Great feed for supper. Saw good show at Scott's Theatre afterwards. Wednesday 7 Jimmie helped washed the bottles after dinner then we went down to Presbyterian Picnic on Vanatters flats. Came home to do chores at 4.30 and were back for supper at 6.15. Maybe we didnt have a great feed, followed by good programme of races, sing song and fire-works. Over six hundered were present at the picnic. Thursday 8 Dr {last part illegible - Dunta?} asked me about eleven o'clock if I would have my blood tested for a blood transfusion. I did and it was all O.K. Went to hospital at two and was on operating table for 3 to 4.15. Rather a unique experience for me and got my first meal and vision of hospital life. Had a stiff arm & felt weak, afterwards. {Austia or Austis?} brought me home at 9 P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3914df2a602e6b34bc7ec075cad3792d.pdf 494777dba0abafbd75c3493bae2403a3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Friday 9 1926 Felt pretty weak but Lloyd Ross helped me on milk route so I got along alright. Helped Alex pitch our tent in the back yard and had a real sleep afterwards. Saturday 10 Stayed home from town at night for a change and went to bed early as I was feeling rather tired and weak after my experience at the hospital. Sunday 11 Russell Willetts and three of the boys came down after me and gave me a fast ride home for supper in his Dodge. Roscoe drove me down to the Barkers and then brought Jean & Lou with him when he drove me home. Jean gave me a small parcel not to be opened until the 12th. July Monday 12 1926 The mysterious birthday present Jean gave me last night turned out to be a swell set of cuff links. Had the pleasure of spending part of my 21st birthday with Jean at the reception for the new minister, Mr Wilson and also his family. Great time with Mr and Mrs A. Taylor. Tuesday 13 {blank} Wednesday 14 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f0da6199e1679168fe4a68d31fb9579f.pdf 54907294a47975c433c2e1b5edd803e2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Thursday 15 1926 {blank} Friday 16 Clayton Wilson, government R.O.P. cow tester arrived at Bendemere as the men were stacking sweet clover hay. Saturday 17 Tom and Alex tied Jimmie to the fence at night when they came home from town and he was lying on the bed. He Had quite a time getting loose when he woke up at one o'clock and blamed it on the cow tester. July Sunday 18 1926 Alex drove the truck for me on the milk route so we were through and home early. Took Mr Wilson over to Gerald Brooks and then went to church. Communion service and heard Mr. Wilson for the first time. Took Uncle Tom with me up to Barkers at night and then had a nice drive up home with Jean. Monday 19 {blank} Tuesday 20 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/730013bfac5a138c9eaa6c0ad7f95593.pdf 04472afe8d019439554baaa446e1e49d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Wednesday 21 1926 Mr and Mrs Birley took Jean and I to Canning Garden {ending of word is smudged} party in the "Chevie" A good programme, and a wonderful {night? wording was changed/written over} so we certainly had a dandy time. Thursday 22 {blank} Friday 23 A wonderful day. Cleaned brass on my harness after I washed the bottles. Visitors here for tea and we had a musical concert in the tent after Supper. July Saturday 24 1926 Roscoe came home from town with me and had dinner at Bendemere Farm. He had a sleep and when I had finished my work we went down to the Mission Picnic on the flats here. Won second in Young Mens Race and first in sack race and had very nice time. Drove to town at night to see Jean. Sunday 25 Jimmie helped me wash bottles when I came home so we were through by 1.15. Had dinner and then drove up to Barkers to spend afternoon. "Barkers" from Burford were there and we sure had a great feed of cherries. Wonderful drive with Jean after tea in the twilight and then the moonlight. Monday 26 As usual a busy day for me. Rode to town at night in Easton's "Buick" and attended practice for play at Inksaters. Home early at 10.30. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d70e08a8a9101669938e94b55cf22a8c.pdf ccbe2adc6eb8aae3b5d50acd5f32dbd4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July Tuesday 27 1926 Alex and I went to Mr Sayles barn dance. A dandy night, a big crowd, but the music was punk. However I had a good time thanks to Jean. Wednesday 28 {blank} Thursday 29 {blank} July Friday 30 1926 The girls entertained the boys at the regular U.F.Y.P.O {meeting held? - words are overwritten} at Carrs. The boys supplied the lunch and served cake and ice cream. Carl and the boys brought me home in the Ford. Saturday 31 Down town at night and had a fine time with Jean and the gang in Dodge Brothers sedan. August Sunday 1 Not a very nice day but had a good time when a whole gang came down here for a picnic dinner. Met my cousin Ethel Lackey for the first time Took Jean and her for their first boat ride on the Grand and got stuck in the rapids on the rocks. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/77859c2a2b79945447dd55d87fea9da1.pdf aea6179dbd4f2dcaad5937920f09cb36 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Monday 2 1926 Home from milk route at 7.45 when I had Roscoe acting as truck driver. Busy day for us at Bendemere when we won the first prize for the best decorated horse drawn vehicle in the big Civic Holiday parade. Attended races and also street dance at night. No sleep from 3.45 AM to 12.10 AM. Tuesday 2 {blank} Wednesday 4 {blank} August Thursday 5 1926 Took show harness up home in the truck then went with Jean in her car to a U.F.Y.P.O. directors meeting at Les Kelleys. Drew up programme for balance of the year 1926. Dandy drive coming home and Jean let me drive the Dodge part way. Friday 6 {blank} Saturday 7 Nice time with the gang in the Dodge at night and a feed of ice cream at the Café afterwards. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4f271b7470a6d3c067398caaaf7cea28.pdf 35eb8264eb65bbabfaabdffbb0b34396 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Sunday 8 1926 Celebrated Roscoe's and Grandma Harley's birthdays up home at noon. Went swimming after dinner and then down to Barkers where they had 19 for Supper. Nice drive to Brantford and back to Bendemere in Jacks car after the milking was done. Monday 9 {blank} Tuesday 10 {blank} August Wednesday 11 1926 Drove up to Barkers in afternoon then Jack took Lou, Jean, and I up to Uncle Arts where we had supper about five and then we all went to Zenda Garden party in the Gray Dort. A ballgame before a wonderful programme give by a band, an orchestra, and 17 performers. Sleepy but an enjoyable ride home with Jean. Home at four o'clock just before a heavy rain started. Thursday 12 {blank} Friday 13 Boys entertained girls of U.F.Y.P.O at a meeting up home and the girls put on a real feed of pork & beans etc followed by dancing until 1.30. Had some wonderful dances with Jean and took Marie Taylor home with me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/adcc1f0d54f39ddec893a135c2e389e8.pdf 00416fedd47f35e308c6d8cbf2b318eb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Saturday 14 1926 {blank} Sunday 15 Had an enjoyable drive around the block with Jean when I went up to see her at night but was home early for a change. Monday 16 {blank} August Tuesday 17 1926 {blank} Wednesday 18 Jimmie and I went up to Barkers at night and had a fine time playing "I doubt it" and listening to music. Several nice dances with Jean. Thursday 19 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b6a7b6d3f69c1c3363fdbd2a7c462e26.pdf d21bc60896a61dc57e32f526224c450f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Friday 20 1926 {blank} Saturday 21 Drove to town at night but saw Jean for a few minutes only as they went home early. Saw Mr and Mrs Weir for first time since I left the U.S.A. Sunday 22 Up at five sharp and was home and washed up by 12.45 so I went home with the gang for dinner, Weirs, Cowings, Skellings {not sure of spelling}, Moray's, Harley, Copley, and Bucks made a total of 27 for dinner and supper. Drove back to Bendermere to do chores and then home for tea and took Jean with me. Nice walk and drive afterwards with the other four. August Monday 23 1926 All of us except "Katie" our cook slept in until quarter to six so I was late getting away to Paris. Mr and Mrs. Birley arrived home at noon from Leamington after a nice trip. Retired early at night after a busy day. Tuesday 24 Carl and Clare, Johnny and Marge, Melb and Betty, Alice and Roscoe, Orval and Helen, and Jean and I attended a dance at Mohawk Park and had a wonderful time. I had some of the best dances I ever had. We drove the two Fords and I acted as chauffeur of the "sedan". Home at 1.10 A.M. Wednesday 25 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cea6d30d9e365762fd51e810193648c6.pdf f3dac099cee55ef9bba341ad1b62df8c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August Thursday 26 1926 {blank} Friday 27 Up early in the morning and a busy day for me acting as truck driver when we shipped the Bendemere Guernseys to the Canadian National Exhibition. Best U.F.Y.P.O. meeting yet at McCrows when Mr. Nixon and Mr Davidson were the speakers. Saturday 28 Had a nice time with Jean down town at night and we had a Guernsey milk shake at the Savoy also. August Sunday 29 1926 Helen and Alice entertained Dan and Helen Milne, Jean and I to a splendid supper at home Very nice time and a ride home in their Ford sedan. Jimmie told the {illegible word} off for {illegible word}. Monday 30 {blank} Tuesday 31 {blank} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e006d5700778d1487f70f8f245ffc924.pdf 76432496c988c3dbf4dace29e8719777 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September Wednesday 1 1926 Carl brought Melb, margaret Deans, and Jean to Paris were I met them and we all went to hear the "Musical Eckardts" (Swiss Bell Ringers and Entertainers) and the "Strain Sisters" at the Capitol. Interesting programme and a ride home made it an enjoyable evening for me. Thursday 2 A busy day for me collecting accounts of the month before on the milk route. Helped milk Geo. Telfers cows when we bought some milk from him. Friday 3 Drove Telfer's Ford Sedan up after milk at Geo Telfers as Mr Telfer had truck away after two new grade Guernseys. Jimmie and I drove truck up to Barkers and then went with Jean and Dan in the Dodge to the Woodstock corn roast up home. Had a great time. September Saturday 4 1926 Started to rain in the morning and continued nearly all day making it rather disagreeable. Alex came home at night to stay over week-end. Jimmie and I retired early at night as we were tired after the night before. Sunday 5 {box drawn around entry for this date} Rather a wet day. Ethel Lackey and her sister Jessie and her boy friend were up home so I took Jean up home for tea with me in Dad's Ford. Had a very nice time and left for home early. The night of Sept 5 {and symbol?} 6 will never be forgotten by me as it was on that night that Jean made me the happiest boy on Earth when she promised to be my bride. Talk about a thrilling evening, it sure was one. Monday 6 Felt great all day even if I was tired when night rolled around but "No Wonder, Why Shouldn't I feel good?" Traded jobs with Jimmie and spent the afternoon between the plough handles for the first time in ten months. Drove down after hens at Vanatter farm after supper. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0e97b296eb835d1daf569fdead60ae13.pdf 1e4bb457d3f7ff98a640d7bedc33a641 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September Tuesday 7 1926 {the writing on the left page appears to be cut off; unable to identify some missing words} {A?} wonderful day for the Barker family's {annual?} expedition to the Canadian National Exhibition. Busy day at Bendemere, acting as truck driver {in?} afternoon. "Sheep Buyers" and {"White?} Washers" were here so we were {late?} getting through at night. Wednesday 8 Another fine day. Up early and {made?} good time on milk route and was home by dinner time. Had a general clean up in dairy {in?} afternoon. Started to rain about {eight?} o'clock so retired early. Had {a?} short chat with Jean over phone at {noon?}. Thursday 9 Started to rain early in the morning and rained until nearly noon then {it?} cleared up after dinner and turned {quite?} cold with a white frost at night. {Went?} to practice with Miss Easton {in?} her "Buick" but was home and {in?} bed shortly after ten o'clock. September Friday 10 1926 Drove truck up to Geo Telfers after 4 bags of oats after dinner and then down after load of straw to Vanatter farm and got stuck in wet mud and straw near stack. Reception for Deans Cochrane but stayed home and retired early. Started on my 11th month at "Bendemere" Saturday 11 Alex arrived in Paris at one o'clock so I drove truck up after feed and box. Helped unload Guernseys and also Gurney's Belgians. Drove truck to town at night and heard banjo players, singers, and magicians. Saw Jean for a minute and home at twelve o'clock. Sunday 12 Light shower in morning when I was on the milk route. Jimmie and I had a sleep after we had washed bottles. Had a wonderful drive with "Jean" when we went up home and around the block. Home at {11.45?}. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff798b2e2ad1760af2201ed8249c8577.pdf b1e75682341a631f5c21784d6351d2c9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September Monday 13 1926 Felt great after a good nights' sleep and with such a wonderful day. Alex went with me on latter part of milk route. Bobby Vanderlip started working at Bendemere. Drove Alex to town at night after his Chevrolet, in the truck. Tuesday 14 Up at 5.15 A.M. Got load of milk ready for town, had my breakfast, got dressed and rode wheel up to Barkers. Five of us voted and then we motored to London Show in the Dodge. Dandy trip both ways and had a wonderful time with Jean. Helped milk and came home after Supper. Liberals won in Federal election by considerable majority. Wednesday 15 Started to rain in morning and continued a share of the afternoon. Busy afternoon getting up steam and straightening out books. Found out that I lost my first vote of the day before when Smoke was elected by {155?} majority. September Thursday 16 1926 Maybe it didnt rain early in the morning before daylight then it slackened up until about nine o'clock when it just poured down for an hour or more. Late getting through as Jimmie was threshing at Buchanans so went to roost right after supper. Friday 17 Dandy warm night. Walked to Paris to Eleanors and then went to Party at May Apps in Jacks, Ford and had a very nice time. Very foggy coming home, chauffeur got lost and the "back seat driver" caused some excitement coming home. Wonderful ride home and maybe Jean didn't look sweet so how could I help loving her more than ever. U.F.Y.P.O Corn Roast at Leone Williams. Saturday 18 Felt fine after the night before. Cleared up near noon and sun came out. Threshed rye stack at Vanatter farm and moved up here. Helped with milking at night and retired right after supper about 7.30. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aad74409012d0e4d677190aa9a31bf2c.pdf 5af3d095f7eebff8227b3d457f857d16 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September Sunday 19 1926 Slept in until six A.M. Busy day as I started chores as soon as I finished in the dairy. Drove Queen when I went up to see Jean after supper. A dandy warm moonlihgt September night and we sure had a lovely long drive together Home at 1.A.M. Monday 20 A wonderful September day. Up at 4.45 and away early on milk route. Threshers were here all day but had a break down at milking time so I had lots of help to do milking after I had finished my work in the dairy. Some "queer" wrestles after supper and retired early. Tuesday 21 Threshers finished up about four o'clock. Clipped cattle afterwards so we were late getting through milking. Alex and Mr. Telfer went to Caledonia after supper in truck after 3 new cattle. Arrived home 1 AM next morning. Wonderful night but didn't go up to the show. September Wednesday 22 1926 Up at 4.20, away early and home from milk route at 10.10 and all washed up at 11.45. Helped take "Master" to show in big truck. Busy afternoon cleaning and showing cattle. We won every first except one even if we did lose Silver Cup. Loaded cattle in two trucks to go to Woodstock at night so it was 10 o'clock when we were finished. Thursday 23 Felt rather tired after such a busy day, the day before. Rather a gloomy day as it rained in afternoon and just rolled down in torrents at night, raining at least 3 inches on level during the night. Still we slept in the tent. Friday 24 A very damp wet miserable hot day raining practically all afternoon Slept in house with Bobbie at night as I wasn't feeling very well. Alex came home from Woodstock about ten o'clock with the first truck load of show cattle. Won 8 firsts, 1 second, 2 thirds and both championships at the fair. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6c91151e9dcc40aca946db6185e31e34.pdf fe447c3ec98006e1629dd27daae96fdb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. September Saturday 2 1926 Another damp wet day but far different from the day before as it was a lot colder and finally cleared up near night. Lovely day for Galt Show? Alex made two trips to Woodstock to bring home balance of show cattle. Wrote to Evelyn at night. Sunday 26 Up early and home and washed up by one o'clock. Attended Sunday School at the Mission for first time since I came to Bendemere. Drove up home for Supper after which Carl drove Jean and I to church where we heard a good sermon by Rev. Simm Edwards. Nice drive afterwards in the buggy and a feed of cake and watermelons. Monday 27 Another fine day. Busy day on milk route. Boiler valve blew out in afternoon and I had quite a time acting as a mechanic. Late finishing at night as boys worked late and finished sowing wheat in field across road. School fair day for Keg Lane district. September Tuesday 28 1926 A wonderful day. Practice at night but I didn't go as it was after eight when I got through supper so retired early. Wednesday 29 Up at four, had breakfast at 5.20 and was home from milk route at 10.15. Had lunch and then acted as truck driver when Andy and I took load of sheep to Drumbo fair. Good show, nice day, and as usual a lovely time with "Jean". Thursday 30 Another fine day. Helped clip two show heifers after dinner then had a very busy time washing about {275?} bottles. Attended practice for play at night but was home at 10.30 <u>The</u> <u>end</u> <u>of</u> <u>a wonderful</u> <u>month</u>. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4db51c008b9fc4ae37a118631c0b4db6.pdf 5ae7dba977d40c596ab92c5ce4a2bc03 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October Friday 1 1926 October started off fine with a nice day. Professor Steckley was here judging Guernseys with his judging class after dinner. Silo fillers came about five o'clock and got started to work. Saturday 2 An ideal Autumn day. Silo fillers were busy here all day but I went on with my own work just the same. Alex and I did nearly all the milking at night as Jimmie had a date at 6.30. In town at night hunting up a plow for the matches and saw Jean for a few minutes. My Dads birthday. Sunday 3 Home from milk route about 12.15. Mrs Birly was away so four of us had a bachelor's dinner. Busy afternoon working in dairy and helping with chores at night Took Jean up home with me for a few minutes and then as it was such a fine night we had a real nice long drive around two blocks. October Monday 4 1926 Alex and Mr Telfer left with the truck and trailer and four cattle for the National Dairy show. about five o'clock. Went up stairs to go to bed at quarter to eight but wasn't too tired to read Jean's diary, which she gave me last night before I went to sleep. A wonderful book. Heavy rain during night. Tuesday 5 Up at five sharp and through peddling in good time but as I called at the barber's and jeweller's I didn't get home extra early. Took almost 60 bushels of wheat to Taylors in afternoon with "Dollie & King" when I got them shod at Nichols. got a Verity No. 21 plow at O'Neals' and brought it home with me. Play practice at night. Wednesday 6 A fair day for Burford show. Just as I was finishing peddling I saw the Barkers going to the fair and how I wished I were going along with Jean. Rather tired at night so went to {roost?} at good time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/69a826b640683eba4bcaf70e601371ef.pdf 1d752bb0562c999384a2c760c2d5fc2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October Thursday 7 1926 An ideal October day. Saw Jean driving her Dodge when I was peddling on Banfield St. Mr. Telfer came home, sick, on the five o'clock train and went to bed. Attended practice at church and home and in bed at 11. P.M. Friday 8 Bobbie and I went to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Will Telfer's with Andy and Phyllis in their car. Good crowd but I had some job keeping order as we were unable to secure a speaker. Received some real blessings from the girls, especially, when I asked them to discuss whether "a girl should milk or not" with the boys. Had a few nice dances with Jean and gave her my diary to read. Saturday 9 A busy day on the milk route and in the dairy. A dandy warm day so I washed the milk wagon in the afternoon for the first time since before civic holiday. Didn't go to town at night but retired early instead. October Sunday 10 1926 Mother and Dad and the girls were spending the week-end at Stoney Creek with George {Triell's?} so there wasn't anybody at home when Jean and I were up there for some clothes at night as the boys were attending Anniversary services at Princeton. However we had a nice long drive together and I was home early. Monday 11 Saw Roscoe on his way over to practice plowing at Uncle Erns. Got ring at jewelry store and was very much pleased with it. Plowed with King and Queen for a few hours in the afternoon. Tuesday 12 Roscoe and Dad went to Niagara Falls to the International Plowing Match. Took 60 bus. wheat into Taylors in afternoon with "Dollie and King" and got them shod at Nichols. Went up to H.C. O'Neal's to get a Verity No. 21 plow so was late getting home. Attended play rehearsal at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/02984a59bfae87de28b58b3e555dd98f.pdf a345ed4714e4dcf847c4baaca3767382 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October Wednesday 13 1926 A wonderful day for the plowing match Roscoe won first in the amateur class in stubble against 38 competitors. The prize was a $50.00 gold piece. Later his land was judged the fourth best plowed land in stubble for which he received a silver cup. Thursday 14 Saw Jean for a few minutes in front of Dr. Munro's and she told me Dan was to have an operation. Roscoe won third in the open class in sod plowing and defeated Norm. McLeod. Attended play rehearsal at night. Friday 15 Alex arrived home from the National Dairy Show, Detroit about five o'clock at night and told us of some of his experiences in the U.S.A. Mother and Carl went to the plowing match with Deans'. Dan had his operation in the morning. October Saturday 16 1926 Four of us went to town in the "Chevie" at night but came home early. Wet afternoon when Roscoe came down and coached me on plowing in sod field on Vanatter farm. Sunday 17 Sidney, Jimmie, and I went up to the hospital in the afternoon to Dan for a few minutes. Rather late getting up the road at night but Jean and I had a nice time up home and the drive there and back. Showed Jean her ring and tried it on and it fit perfectly. Monday 18 Alex took Bobbie home at night while Jimmie and I drove the truck up home after the plows however we were back early after Jimmie got his dose of M.Y.S. {illegible - life?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d7bb27954d15c1bcfce4865ac546cd7c.pdf d7de1e5a0e4ef2c2eeaba8d7ec5b63cb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October Tuesday 19 1926 Up and around early and off to Cainsville to the plowing match. Got along fine even if my team weren't very good at the start. Won 1st and best finish when I defeated third prize amateur at provincial. Roscoe won 2nd and prize for best plow team. Carl won 3rd, John Deans got first and best fiinish. Home at seven and attended practice after supper. Had a chat with Jean during practice over the phone. Wednesday 20 A busy day on milk route answering all the ladies quesstions. Rather a disagreeable afternoon as it snowed. The play "Robert and Mary" went off O.K. and we had a fair crowd even if the weather wasn't very nice. Lunch afterwards and home at 11.20. Thursday 21 Up early and off to Blenheim plowing match at Wolverton. Won first in amateur class and beat crown. Roscoe won 2nd and best finish and best {Gregyebask?}. Carl won 4th and Johnnie Deans 3rd in 19 and under class. Had supper up home and travel Dad's car to Edgars garage. Called up Jean and told her the results. October Friday 22 1926 A wet rainy morning but we started for N. Dumfries plowing match about eight thinking it would clear up. Stopped at Halls and found out match was postponed until next week. Went to Ayr with Jack and got two prizes of day before, then came home and went to work. Paynes were here at night but I retired at 9.30. Saturday 23 Back to my old job again, peddling milk, and was through in good time so got a hair cut before I came home. Busy day cleaning up in the dairy. The rest of the gang went to town at night but I stayed home, had a chat with Jean on the phone and went to roost early. Sunday 24 It rained all morning so that it was rather disagreeable for me peddling milk. Home at 12.45; had dinner then drove up home and went after Jean then got Dad, Mother and the girls and went up to Uncle Art's to celebrate Jean's birthday which is to-morrow. Presented Jean with her engagement ring and she was delighted with it. {Appears to be more writing at bottom of page but it is cut off.} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb78ef9495fbafe494223548fb610d82.pdf bee17cfa4d78a36054ccbba5e53c23e7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October Monday 25 1926 Rather a damp wet morning but I got the milk peddled in fairly good time and called at the hospital to see Dan on the way home. Jean's 25th birthday and although I wasn't with her my heart was. We celebrated it when Jimmie lit the match. Oh. Boy!! Tuesday 26 A busy day on the milk route and didn't get home until after one. Drove the truck up after the cream at night then when I came back, Alex, Roscoe, and I went to town in the "Chevie" got a new battery and went up home after the potato {books?}. Wednesday 27 An ideal Autumn day The men started to dig the potatoes on Bendemere Farm and found that there were quite a few rotten ones. Gave my hand a bad gash when cracked bottle broke on the steam {truck?}. October Thursday 28 1926 Another fine day. The men finished digging the "spuds" Roscoe and I drove truck to Boys Class Banquet in the mission. Lots to eat and a very pleasant evening for us. Home at 10.20. Friday 29 A dandy day for the N. Dumfries plowing match. Long but speedy ride in truck when we went out of our road on way there. Thirty teams plowed so we had lots of opposition. John Deans got 4th, Roscoe 3rd, and Carl and I had seven {illegible word} class. I got $10 00/100 cash for second prize and I expect Carl would get fifth. Went as an old lady to U.F.Y.P.O. masquerade at Cochranes. Great success. Had some swell dances with Jean and a nice time going and coming even if I was rather tired. Saturday 30 Back on milk route again until I don't know how long and had a busy time getting squared around again. Didn't go to town but retired at 9.30. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e794acdb9602415a0c1aa996100f94fe.pdf 3b151e1bece7092016b839968efce923 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October Sunday 31 1926 A nice bright but cool fall day. Jimmie helped me wash the bottles after dinner then I drove "Dollie" up to Barkers. Watched Jean milk, helped wipe the dishes after supper, and then we had another enoyable drive around the block and Jean told me a secret. November Monday 1 Started November off by putting in a real busy day at my usual work. Worked at my books after supper at night so didn't get to bed until ten o'clock. Tuesday 2 Finished work on my statements in afternoon. At night Roscoe, Alex and I went down to Paynes to listen to the radio. Had a feed of grapes, and chocolates and got warmed up in good shape by their new stove. November Wednesday 3 1926 Had a real nice time when I spent the first week night in ages at Jeans and took Roscoe with me. Threshers were there but we made some candy in the kitchen and I had a few nice dances with Jean. Came home in forty-five minutes as we drove "King" and Roscoe was at the wheel while I slept. Thursday 4 A lovely fall day. Alex went up around Tillsonburg after a new Guernsey heifer and some sheep in the truck and didn't get back until about six o'clock. Lloyd Ross helped me wash up in the afternoon so I got through in good time and helped milk four cows at night. Gave "Dollie" a real cleaning at night. Friday 5 Lloyd helped me peddle milk so I was home in time to eat a bachelor's dinner with Roscoe, Tom, and Alex as the rest of the bunch were away for dinner. Happier than ever after being engaged to "my Bonnie Jean" for two whole months. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/584591060c4eda31a7400512752f8401.pdf dc9183278f693e0382b2bb5212475db6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November Saturday 6 1926 Another ideal Autumn day. Telfers came down with their team and helped the boys finish drawing in the mangals while I was busy, as usual in the dairy. Took a "dip" at night and retired early. Sunday 7 A lovely November day. I was left alone to wash the bottles so had just got started to wash when Arts came outs after me from church. However they helped me so we were all through in an hour's time and up home for dinner at 2.15. Big feed and Roscoe and I came back early for chores and then attended the evening re-opening services at St. Pauls United Church which certainly looked wonderful. Heard a very clever violinist "Will Andrew" of Hamilton. A real Thanksgiving Sunday for me which I finished it up perfectly with a drive home from church with Jean. Monday 8 A beautiful Thanksgiving Day and I have a lot to be thankful for this year but the greatest of all things is that I am engaged to a girl like "Jean'. A legal holiday but I did my work up just the same as usual. November Tuesday 9 1926 A wet disagreeable day but it cleared up after dinner so the boys didn't have to drive the cattle to the Junction through the rain when they shipped them to the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto. Completed my first year on Bendemere Farm. Wednesday 10 A dandy fall day. Katie Birley had a rough ride home from town with me in the milk wagon as they were grading the road out to the Golf Links in the morning. Wished I was going up to see Jean but went to bed early looking forward to the next night. Thursday 11 A cold day and I had a cool drive when I went up to see Jean at night but I was well repaid for doing so as I had a nice time listening to the radio and a dandy lunch before I started homeward. Memories of a year ago when I spent the day at Guelph Fair with Jean. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a38ff83a03986dcfa24bb99ff46bab02.pdf 10860709b750521d26f00e1949138a81 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November Friday 12 1926 Mr Telfer motored home from Toronto at night and informed us that in the first day's judging at the Royal, "Bendemere Pencoyd" had won first for Junior Bull calf, Junior championship, and was later awarded reserve grand championship. Pretty good for an eight month's old calf. We also won 2 seconds, one third and 3 fifths. Saturday 13 "Bendemere Pencoyds" picture appeared in the "Globe". Bendemere Guernseys won another second, two 5th prizes and a 7th prize at the Royal. Late getting through at night but Tom, Roscoe, and I motored to town with "Queen" and visited the barber shop. Home around eleven. Sunday 14 Busy day for me when I worked all day and milked 5 cows at night. Roscoe and I went up {Keghane?} at night. He went up home and I called for Jean and we had a dandy drive around the block before we called in home for a few minutes. November Monday 15 1926 A wonderful morning just like Spring but it drizzled some during the afternoon and later rained quite hard after dark and during the night. Roscoe, Alex and I drove up to Birleys at night. Tuesday 16 A fair day for the Barker family's trip to the Royal and when I met them on Banfield St in the morning, how I wished I hade been going along with Jean. U.F.Y.P.O held an interesting meeting in Community Hall when Mr. Telfer put on some interesting moving pictures besides a violin solo by Florence Can, Club paper, reading by Edna Jarvis, piano duet by Misses Wells & Holmes making it one of our best meetings. Wednesday 17 Roscoe and I drove truck up to Birleys at night to get some milk. Stayed for a while and "Katie" showed us "Billie's" wedding garments and played the wedding music for us. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/99046c90b5474752d9a1b2b2ef0ea833.pdf 1b1c40e1c5719cd574b2998a61d6516d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November Thursday 18 1926 Roscoe went up to Cochranes at night when I went up to spend the evening at Jean's. Nice time listening to the radio etc. Went to sleep going up side-road and almost left Roscoe when I got past McCrows before I woke up. Friday 19 A dandy moonlight night. Went up river road and around by Guthries when we went up to Birleys in the truck at night. Plowed in afternoon while Jimmie washed bottles. Saturday 20 Helped Roscoe plow again in afternoon Alex came home from Toronto in morning and they all went to the wedding in the afternoon and saw "Billie" married. Bad cold so stayed home and went to roost at night. November Sunday 21 1926 Slept in until 6.45 but made things hum when I did get up. Home from milk route just 4 hours and 45 minutes from the time I left. Drove around by Telfers after Jean in afternoon and took her home in the snowstorm. Helped her milk and then after supper, we drove up home for a while. Home at 12.35 after a fast ride and the end of an enjoyable day. Monday 22 Busy morning getting squared up and milk peddled after being away afternoon before Streets very icy but Dollie stood up in spite of all her struggling. Left her at shop and finished route with truck. Didn't get home with her until after six when I went for her in afternoon. Tuesday 23 Late getting away in morning but made good time as Dollie didn't slip a bit. Real busy day cleaning up in the dairy after not having washed the bottles for four days. Retired early at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aaefc16ccd0a00cb34830df61804d153.pdf 70b1b167525f48d257eb32d4c378d9ff Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November Wednesday 24 1926 Very mild in the morning but turned real cold before night. Helped Roscoe load up load of turnips after I had the bottles washed. Had a chat with Jean at night and retired at 9.30. Deposited $37.00 in bank. Thursday 25 Did my work in dairy up after Supper, then got ready and walked up to Laughlins where I met Carl and rode home with him to spend the night so I would be ready to go to Guelph in the morning. Friday 26 Not a very pleasant morning even if it wasn't very cold. Took Jean over to Kelly's in Dads car then we went to Guelph with Ward and Wilma in the Star in 65 minutes. Interesting time at Conference at Guelph. Attended U.F.Y.P.O. dance at Williams on way home. A wonderful day with Jean. November Saturday 27 1926 A very cold frosty day. Made good time on milk route even if I didn't get a very early start. Got load of milk ready after supper, had a swim, and went to toost at ten o'clock. Sunday 28 Had a queer night's sleep when I didn't get up until seven o'clock. Jimmie helped me wash up when I came home so it was 3.30 when we finished dinner. Worked at my books until five and then started at chores. Had a real nice drive with Jean up home after Roscoe. Got some cider and then had a dandy lunch after a spirited debate when we went down the side road. Monday 29 A dandy mild day and one would have thought Spring had arrived. Busy day collecting some accounts and working in the dairy. {Ames?} and the Paris Creamery raised the price of milk from 10 to 12 cents per quart. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/36cc42d64e12cb255fe8a8d67bcceabe.pdf e313a14703ae57cefbdf59e840605dd5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November Tuesday 30 1926 An ideal Autumn day even if it was a little cloudy. Away on the milk route early but didn't get back until about one as I was busy collecting accounts. Fixed up November statements at night and retired early. December Wednesday 1 A very cold frosty day for the Provincial election when the O.T.A. and Gov't Control were the chief issues before the people. 75 Gov't Control members were elected when the Ferguson Gov't swept the province. However I didn't lose my vote as H.C. Nixon was elected by a majority of 762. Dad came down to meet when I walked up home to go to Guelph the next day. Had an interesting chat with my parents before retiring. Thursday 2 A dandy clear bright cold day for our trip to Guelph. Walked down to Barkers, then hurt my hand cranking the Dodge when we had difficulty in getting it to start. Had a fine trip to Guelph and back with Jean, the fair was interesting and Jean had some good news for me when we had a real chat together. Chicken supper when we got home. {Symes?} did the chores had some wonderful dances with Jean, then they drove {unclear word} home ending a perfect day. December Friday 3 1926 Heard that I was married and received several congratulations from different customers on the milk route after being absent the day before. Saturday 4 Didn't freeze to death on the milk route even if it was a cold frosty day. Got my load of milk ready after Supper, Roscoe cut my hair and I retired early. Sunday 5 A very stormy and blustery morning. Off to town early, home and washed up by two. Took Jean up home for tea after I watched her milk. Nice time and an interesting chat with Dad and Mother before we came home. They had no objections to us getting married in the Spring so maybe I wasn't happy as Jean also had some good news for me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c18be05e207af029aca283b6d90e64b6.pdf 7f2a8bcb3f0e9bf85a7bb839206d00bf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December Monday 6 1926 A cold bright sunny day. Heavy snowfall of the day before made it pretty heavy going for "Dollie" and I but what did I care when I was happy with the thoughts of completing my term as an M.P. and being a married man in the Spring. Tuesday 7 Another fine day and a little milder but not quite so bright. Spend a busy day on the milk route and working in the dairy the remainder of the day. Wednesday 8 A mild morning and with lots of ice it was pretty slippery. Took King and Queen on newly painted milk sleigh for first time and made good time. At night Roscoe, Jimmie, and I drove up to Barkers and clipped their six cows so it would be easier for Jean to milk them. Dandy feed of ice cream etc when we finished after 12 P.M. December Thursday 9 1926 Felt rather tired after working late the night before so didn't get up very early in the morning so naturally I had to step some to get my work done by supper time. Friday 10 Roscoe and I drove to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting in Maus School. Late getting started as usual this time due to the president. Part of the programme failed to show up but we had an enjoyable evening and a box social afterwards. Jean was there and Jack brought me home to Bendemere with the girls in his Ford. Gave my report of the conference at Guelph. Saturday 11 Wash day and as usual a busy one for me. Mrs Birley went away in afternoon so five of us batched it for supper and maybe we didn't have a queer feed of beans follwed by stunts in our "gym". Capped up bottles ready for Sunday, had a swim and retired at eleven o'clock. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8420af3c59e3509703f58a7a23f8b205.pdf b9174239f8403755e7c3b028de65f092 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December Sunday 12 1926 Roscoe and I drove up Keg Lane at night and I got Jean and took her up home with me. Business conversation with Mother and Dad after the rest had gone to bed. It wouldn't have semed like Sunday at all if I hadn't been able to spend a few pleasant minutes with Jean, we had such a busy day at Bendemere. Monday 13 A busy Monday collecting bottles and tickets on the milk rout {wording fades out for "route"} and a busy afternoon washing them and cleaning up in the dairy. Felt pretty tired at night so retired at eight o'clock. Tuesday 14 Carl came down in afternoon to take Roscoe's place as he went to Toronto in the afternoon to attend U.F.Y.P.O. convention. Carl went to practise at night so it was late when I got the horses fixed up for the night. December Wednesday 15 1926 A very cold wintry day with a strong westerly wind blowing. Thought I would freeze on milk route but managed to arrive home in a very much alive but chilly condition. Alex went to Toronto in morning to attend a short course there. Thursday 16 Another day just as cold as its mate the day before. Roscoe didn't come home from Toronto as we expected but we kept things going just the same. Friday 17 A clear bright frosty day. Attended Mission Entertainment in the Community Hall, heard a good programme and officiated as Santa Claus. Alex and Roscoe came home and rode out to Bendemere with me. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd5cf8c6322e1cfd6feafa902957128f.pdf de500f6274d361224422e666e2f51613 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December Saturday 18 1926 Lloyd Ross and Art Wilson were with me on the milk route so I was home in pretty good time even if I didn't get a very early start. Alex went to town at night but the rest of us stayed home and went to roost early. Sunday 19 Home from milk route in good time, got ready, had my dinner and drove up to see Jean. Had a pleasant hike down to the house over the hill together but couldn't get in. Got weighed when we came back then later I helped Jean milk and it was then I agreed to work for Mr. Barker and heard the conditions when I had a short talk with him. Heard Atwater-Kent radio hour for a while then we drove up home for a while even if it was snowing quite hard. A wonderful and a happy day for me. Monday 20 Up in good time but didn't get home very early as I had a real busy day on the milk route. Told Alex I was going to quit peddling milk also when and why. Addressed some {word over-written} Christmas cards at night and retired at 10 P.M. December Tuesday 21 1926 A dandy bright mild day. Clarence Lee moved here with his outfit right after dinner and started putting the straw stack and blowing it into the barn. Roscoe cut my hair after we put the horses to bed so it was ten bells when I hit the hay. Wednesday 22 Straw cutters were at Bendemere all day so that it was a busy one for everybody. Alex got hit on the head with the pipes when they fell and it nearly knocked him out. Thursday 23 Finished washing my bottles early in afternoon then drove up to help Jean milk and had tea there. After we had washed the dishes "Dollie" took Lou Jean, and I to the Canning Xmas Concert which was great. "Santa Claus" presented me with a mysterious parcel. I also received four Xmas boxes on the milk route. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/585c3e90c8405f0940ad0d8b4928748c.pdf 9ac770eb273c775e319d2a6d79207efa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December Friday 24 1926 Had a busy day selling extra cream and milk for Christmas and received two Xmas boxes on milk route. At night Tom, Jimmie, Roscoe, and I did some Christmas shopping when we drove "Dollie" to town. Home about twelve o'clock. Saturday 25 First Xmas parcel I opened contained a dandy sweater and a snap of Jean from Jean. Home from town at 11.30. Roscoe helped me wash up in the dairy and we drove the truck up home for dinner. Had a queer feed and came back early to milk then went back up again for Supper. There were 26 of us for tea and we had a great time. Some wonderful dances with Jean. Took nurses to car on our way home. "Santa Claus" was very good to me. Sunday 26 A very quiet morning in Paris. After I had the bottles washed in afternoon I drove up to Jeans, helped her milk, and had a feed of oysters afterwards. Finished the best Christmas I ever had with my head snuggled up in Jeans lap in front of the fire place. Eleanor and Melville came home with me. December Monday 27 1926 Rather a busy day getting things squared around after the holiday. A lonely time for me after spending such a nice time with Jean the two days previous. Had a real sleep at night. Bade Jimmie farewell when he left Bendemere and sailed away to Toronto. Tuesday 28 Roscoe and I attended Marjorie McCrows dance at night. McKinnons Orchestra furnished the music but there was such a crowd there one could hardly hear the music let alone find room to dance. However I had a few nice dances with Jean and the best part of all was the drive home together in the wee small hours. Rolled into bed at almost five o'clock after driving Roscoe and Eileen home. Wednesday 29 Felt fine after only a little over an hours sleep in the morning when we initiated our new bed room. Eleanor Edwards called up and invited me to a party on Thursday night after I had gone to dreamland at 8.40 P.M. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b4a4941393c3aaacdc9ac3e72d160428.pdf 059b2194e6c5d67931c74be772a8d290 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December Thursday 30 1926 A lovely day with a little lower temperature. Walked into Eleanors at night. Barkers, Jack, and {Wloharts?} were there and I had a very nice time playing cards etc. Short ride in the Dodge with Jean and was home and in bed at 12.30. Friday 31 Finished up 1926 in front of Barkers' fire place with my head resting snugly in the lap of the only girl I really ever loved. Such an appropriate ending with a real girl after a wonderful year together. The year 1926 has been a wonderful year for me because it was in this year that I found I really loved Jean and Jean only, became engaged to her, presented her with her engagement ring for her birthday, and later arranged our wedding day for March 3rd, 1926. Now I know what is definitely before me and here's hoping for a wonderful 1927. MEMORANDA {no writing on page} Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ernest Buck Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ernest Buck Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of the Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926-1927 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Brant County, Paris, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Ernest Buck Diary, 1926 Ernest Buck Diary, 1927 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1926-1927 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">The Canadian Pocket Diary</span></h2> <p>1926</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS</p> <p>TORONTO</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>IDENTIFICATION {Printed form with responses handwritten} My Name is Ernest H. Buck</p> <p>Address R.R.#2, Paris, Ont.Can.</p> <p>96 ring 5 'Phone 217 ring 2</p> <p>Birthday July 12</p> <p>Age 20 Height 5 ',9 1/2 "</p> <p>Complexion Dark Weight 155 In case of accident or illness please notify</p> <p>Chas Buck.</p> <p>If anyone should find this book kindly return to above address.</p> <p>THINGS HARD TO REMEMBER</p> <p>Number on case of my Watch</p> <p>" movement "</p> <p>Automobile License No.</p> <p>Engine No. H.P.</p> <p>Size of Tires</p> <p>Number of my Bank Pass-book 25</p> <p>My accident insurance falls due on }</p> <p>My life insurance policies fall due on { June 15, 1945</p> <p>{Printed} CALENDAR 1926</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Friday 1 1926</p> <p>Made an excellent start in 1926 by spending the first three hours with Jean at a party at Cochranes. My first three dances were swell ones with Jean. Home at 4.20 making five hours sleep in three nights. Birleys here for New year's dinner. Good feed and retired early for a wonder.</p> <p>Saturday 2</p> <p>Felt better after a good nights sleep and everything went O.K. all day. Alex and Uncle Tom went to town at night but returned early instead. Saw Barton girls down town in morning with their Dodge brothers.</p> <p>Sunday 3</p> <p>Home from milk route around 12.30. Alex helped me with the bottles so we got everything cleaned up before dinner. Worked at books in afternoon fixed horses up for night, Then drove up home with "King" and later drove to Jean's. My first Sunday evening in 1926 a pleasant one with a ride in the Dodge.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Monday 4 1926</p> <p>Very mild damp day which took practically all the snow away. Drove sleigh for last time for a while. Didn't get home until late after a very busy morning.</p> <p>Tuesday 5</p> <p>Damp mild day. Alex drove big truck and helped me peddle from it. Home about one o'clock after having driven big truck until {Ruxle?} change for first time when I delivered in the Upper Town and Flats myself. Cleaned harnesses at night.</p> <p>Wednesday 6</p> <p>Peddled milk with Geo. Telfers democrat for the first time. Damp raw windy morning with mostly snowstorms. Team started for home while I was in Geo. Inksaters but Lloyd Hooper stopped them at the corner of Warwick. Cleaned brass at night.</p> <p>January Thursday 7 1926</p> <p>Dandy bright cold day.Up early and away on my route at 7:45 but didnt get home until 12:45 Heavy cold started in on my chest and throat getting worse near night. Ernie Buck had a cold upon his chest so he rubbed it with camphorated oil and went to bed early.</p> <p>Friday 8</p> <p>Cold frosty morning turning still colder with easterly winds later in the day. Felt pretty tough all day with bad cold on my chest and sore throat. Got some medicine from Dr. Jeffery. Alex helped me with milk route and my bottles. All alone at night as {Birleys?} all went to a party. Started to snow about eleven o'clock.</p> <p>Saturday 9</p> <p>Snowed very hard until after three so that by morning there was about six or eight inches on the level. Drove new milk sleigh for the first time and Bob came down and drove the team for me. Felt pretty tough in the afternoon so came home and went to bed. Dr. Carey gave 32 Bendemere Guernseys the tuberculin test.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Sunday 10 1926</p> <p>Last night was the first night all of us slept under one roof since February 27th 1924. Turned out blustery in afternoon. Dad and rest of family drove car to church in morning. Didn't go to see Jean as night so my cold was pretty bad.</p> <p>Monday 11</p> <p>My cold wasn't in very good condition all day but was out to the barn for a few minutes when Uncle Ern cam over. Dandy time playing cards when he taught us how to play "blind Charlie". Jean called up.</p> <p>Tuesday 12</p> <p>When I first got up my head felt pretty good but later I had severe pains in it so Mother put me to bed. Mr and Miss O'Neil, Mr and Mrs Wells were here for dinner. Great feed including ice cream made by Prof C. Buck Jr.</p> <p>January Wednesday 13 1926</p> <p>My head ached all day so I didn't enjoy myself very much.</p> <p>Thursday 14</p> <p>Mother put a muster plaster on back of my neck and my head began to feel better.</p> <p>Friday 15</p> <p>Quite a bright frosty day. Got up out of bed for the first time. Roscoe brought Mr. Gidney up from work to spend evening with us. Ernie Cochrane came in at night and he and I defeated Carl and Roscoe playing "500".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Saturday 16 1926</p> <p>A dandy bright day. Wrote a letter to "Karen" in the morning and went outside for the first time in the afternoon. Played checkers with Bob and euchre and crokinole at night.</p> <p>Sunday 17</p> <p>Nice mild day. Some fo the folks went to church but I stayed home and got fussed up. Went down to spend afternoon with Jean. Melville and Eleanor were there and we had a great time which included taking{snaps?} Jean, Lou and Jack brought me down to "Bendemere" with "June" at night.</p> <p>Monday 18</p> <p>Nice wet rainy day for me to start back on my milk route again but I did and got along fine as Alex helped me. Home about 12:30. Felt rather tired all day but didn't get to bed until about ten o'clock.</p> <p>January Tuesday 19 1926</p> <p>Up early and had my team hooked up at seven o'clock. Away on route shortly after. Very nice mild day. Glenmorris short course boys were here in the afternoon judging. Quite a time holding cattle and sheep and watching them.</p> <p>Wednesday 20</p> <p>Busy day on my milk route. Rather a disagreeable kind of a day to be out. Counted up back tickets in afternoon so didn't get bottles washed till late. Fixed up horses and got milk ready after supper. Saw Uncle Tom print pictures for first time.</p> <p>Thursday 21</p> <p>A couple of inches of snow fell early in the morning. Nice bright day turning colder and blustery at night. Saw Jean and Dan in town. Worked at books until 10:30 at night and had a chat over the phone with Jean.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Friday 22 1926</p> <p>Rather a colder blustery day. Had to run on milk route to keep warm so got home at 12:15. Speeded up my work all morning and afternoon so that we were all through chores at 6:15. Off to Hockey match at seven. Paris defeated Brantford 6-3 in a great game.</p> <p>Saturday 23</p> <p>Nice bright morning but later turned out to be a cold and very windy and blustery afternoon and night. Stayed home at night and retired at ten o'clock.</p> <p>Sunday 24</p> <p>Spent another one of those pleasant Sunday evening with Jean and the Barker family listening to the radio.</p> <p>January Monday 25 1926</p> <p>A busy day for me peddling milk and I was rather tired at night after the late hours the night before.</p> <p>Tuesday 26</p> <p>Alex and I saw the Grimsby - Paris hockey game. Thirty five minutes of scorless hockey. Score 3-2 for Visitors. Clark of Grimsby knocked "Schneakin" out when he hit him a terrific blow across the face with his stick in the last period.</p> <p>Wednesday 27</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Thursday 28 1926</p> <p>Friday 29</p> <p>Saturday 30</p> <p>Sunday 31</p> <p>Took Jean up home for Supper Aunt Becky and Grandma Weir were there so we had a nice visit with them. Went down to Barkers shortly after ten but didn't get home until late as we had a great feed of ice cream.</p> <p>February Monday 1 1926</p> <p>A very busy day for me checking up tickets on my milk route and didn't get home from milk peddling till late. Worked on my books at night until I went to sleep and had to go to roost.</p> <p>Tuesday 2</p> <p>Jack and Lou, Roscoe and Jean came down and we had a great time skating on the river after which we had some music and I had some lovely dances with Jean to phonograph music. Mrs Burley gave us a swell lunch.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Wednesday 3 1926</p> <p>Went to bed at 1:15. Felt pretty good when I got up after four hours sleep but my legs were pretty tired when I got home from the milk route. Received some nice compliments about Jean.</p> <p>Thursday 4</p> <p>Light fall of snow during the night made the sleigh run better. Lovely winter day. Had a busy afternoon bottling up first can of milk we received from Percy Van Sickle. Had a chat with Jean and retired early.</p> <p>Friday 5</p> <p>Walked to town at night where I met Jack, Lou and Jean and we saw Harold Lloyd in "The Freshman" at the Capitol. Some picture and we had a good laugh. High School Commencement also. Paris beat {illegible }</p> <p>February Saturday 6 1926</p> <p>Alex was on the sick list so it {kept?} Tom, Earl and I busy doing chores in his absence. Uncle Tom went to town but went to bed early.</p> <p>Sunday 7</p> <p>Home from town and had my bottles all washed up and ready for dinner at 1:20. Mr and Mrs Roy Kelly and Grandma and Grandpa Willamson were here for dinner. Helped with chores at night and then went up to Jean's for tea where I had a very nice time.</p> <p>Monday 8</p> <p>Paris held Port Colbourne to a tie of four all in game at the port. As usual a busy day for me on Monday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Tuesday 9 1926</p> <p>Rather a cold blustry day and cold east winds blowing at night. Drove to town at night and attended "Father and Son" banquet at 6:30 in Community Hall. Great feed with dandy programme and sing song. Dad was will represented with five sons present.</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>Very cold frosty night. Dan took Lou and I took Jean to Cunninghams at night. Dandy time playing cards, eating and doing puzzels even if we didn't go skating. Lovely drive home with Jean and got home at quarter to four. Paris and Pt. Colbourne tied 2-2.</p> <p>Thursday 11</p> <p>Up at five thirty after about an hour and a half of peaceful slumber. Made good time on route considering it was the morning after the night before.</p> <p>February Friday 12 1926</p> <p>Weather turned milder for a change. Busy day as usual with my route and dairy. Posted Valentines and played cards at night. Grandma and Alex beat Uncle Tom and I.</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>Men finished hauling ice. Jack, Lou, Jean and I went skating at rink and had a very nice time. Lovely mild night. Port Colbourne defeated Paris 7-1 in sudden death game in Niagara Falls. Received two Valentines. Nice one from Jean.</p> <p>Sunday 14</p> <p>Received can of milk so didn't get home until five after twelve. Went up home in afternoon after Alex and I got bottles washed. Dad and Mother were away. Went down to see Jean after Supper. Heard sermon on "Ideal Wives" and Anna Case, wonderful soprano singer in Atwater-Kent radio hour. Nice time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Monday 15 1926</p> <p>Dandy mild day turning colder at night and blustery. Worked at my books at night until I had them pretty well square up and retired at ten o'clock.</p> <p>Tuesday 16</p> <p>Cold frosty day but very bright. Home from route at twelve o'clock. Busy afternoon in the "dairy" washing and bottling. Very short of bottles and had to put part of night's milk in can. Harry Hough's party but we didn't go.</p> <p>Wednesday 17</p> <p>Busy day peddling milk and washing bottles. Earl kept reminding us of his birthday on the eighteenth by repeating. "Tomorrow my birthday"</p> <p>February Thursday 18 1926</p> <p>Mild snowy night Had a great time up at Barkers at night listening to teh radio, playing cards and dancing wigh Jean. Lovely drive home facing wet snowstorm Queen was all white when I got home at 2:45.</p> <p>Friday 19</p> <p>The morning after the night before but I got along fine wading through the days snow. Blustery at night and turning colder. Paris tied with Durham 2-2- in hockey game. Roscoe and Carl took {June? illegable} to Branford and sold her.</p> <p>Saturday 20</p> <p>Home in good time from route. Dollar day in Paris and saw Mother and Dad. Verna's birthday Alex and I singed "King" up in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Sunday 21 1926</p> <p>Very frosty morning with thermometer registering 12 below zero. Met Mrs Findley for first time. Went up home for supper about five o'clock. Had a dandy time down at Jeans at night when I met Mrs. Midgely. Pleasent ride home with her afterwards. In bed at 1:45 AM.</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>Milder temperature but a raw wind blowing from the east made it feel colder than it actually was. Rather tired at night so retired at 9:30 and had a real sleep. Paris defeated Durham 3-2 in hockey game at Durham.</p> <p>Tuesday 23</p> <p>Lovely bright frosty day. Busy day as usual with milk route and dairy. Retired in good time after I fixed the horses up for the night. Dad and Mother had party for the older folks.</p> <p>February Wednesday 24 1926</p> <p>Very frosty morning. Hoar frosty so that when that when the sun came out the trees and landscape were very pretty. Received word from Mother about party on Friday night.</p> <p>Thursday 25</p> <p>Very sick at my stomach with dizzy spells when I first got up. Sprinkling at five o'clock but later turned and poured rain all day with strong wind. Alex took route in my place and I went to bed. Feel better at one o'clock so got up and went to work. Busy afternoon in dairy. Stopped raining early at night and turned colder.</p> <p>Friday 26</p> <p>Took a sleigh load of young people up home to a party. Had a great time and enjoyed some real dances with Jean. Bobbie came home with me and drove the team all the way. Arrived at Bendemore at four o'clock and found Fasken here doctoring a sick cow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>=== February Saturday 27 1926</p> <p>Bobbie drove the team on the milk route for me so we made good time even if we were pretty tired. Just got to sleep at night when Alex called me and asked me to help him doctor "Dasiy" the sick cow, but I was soon in bed again and sound asleep.</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p>Bobbie helped me on the milk route again. Went to sleep when I drove him up home at night. Had a nice time when I spent the evening with Jean and saw the last of February and the beginning of March.</p> <p>March Monday 1</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Tuesday 2</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Wednesday 3</p> <p>Roscoe was down at Bendemore helping unload a car of hay so we both walked into a party at Eleanor's at night. Had a nice time and walked home as far as Burrills with Jean.</p> <p>Thursday 4</p> <p>{blank} ===</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 6</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p><br />Sunday 7</p> <p>Spent another enjoyable Sunday evening with Jean when we heard Josef Hoffman over the radio during the Atwater - Kent radio hour.</p> <p>Monday 9</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p><br />Tuesday 9</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>Alex purchased a pretty black mare at a sale of Western horses in Brantford and brought her home behind Leo Clarks car along with one Charlie Bailey purchased. They named her as soon as she arrived "Jean of Bendemore". Oyster supper at Les Kelleys.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Thursday 11 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Friday 12</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p><br />March Sunday 14 1926</p> <p>Drove my new black mare up to see Jean at night for the first time. Edward Johnson sang over the radio in the Atwater - Kent hour and I had an another nice time with Jean and the family.</p> <p>Monday 15</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Tuesday 16</p> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Wednesday 17 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Thursday 18</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Friday 19</p> <p>Roscoe and I went to crokinole party at Jay Wells. Had Jean for a partner from the start and we stayed at the head table for eight games until Carl and his partner defeated us. Had a real nice time thanks to Jean.</p> <p>March Saturday 20 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Sunday 21</p> <p>Lovely day. Roscoe went with me on the milk route when we drove Jean alone for the first time. Belyea's were here for dinner and I had lots of help washing bottles after dinner. Drove Queen up and spent a very pleasant evening with Jean.</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>Two o'clock when I got home and in to bed but was up in pretty good time just the same. Busy time when I took Jean alone in the milk route myself. Retired early after we fixed horses up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Tuesday 23 1926</p> <p>Up at 4:50 and it was raining and kept it up until in the afternoon. Nasty day on the milk route but I didn't get wet thanks to my rubber coat. R.O.P. cow-tester arrived for a two-day with us and three of us rode home from Paris on Gammas democrat.</p> <p>Wednesday 24</p> <p>Jean of Bendemere stood fine on the milk route so I made good time and was home and ready for dinner at 12:30. Payne's came up at night and played euchre while I worked at my books and played the Phonograph. Ice broke up in Grand and went over the dam.</p> <p>Thursday 25</p> <p>Shipped " Man Fielding" off to Woodstock and thereby got rid of one good bay of wind but not until he had left some of it with us.</p> <p>March Friday 26 1926</p> <p>Roscoe and I drove up for a few minutes and then attended progressive crokinole party at "Wells" Jean and I were partners from the start and stayed at head table for eight games losing out to Carl and his partner.</p> <p>Saturday 27</p> <p>Didn't get much sleep the night before so we rather tired when bed time came so the Buck {Brow} went to roost early.</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p>Roscoe helped me with the milk route so that we were all through by 11.10 A.M Called at the hospital on the way home to see Earl Leath and took the fellows in a few bottles of good milk. Had a lovely time at Jean's at night and Golden {Guernsey} for lunch. King brought Roscoe and I home in a hurry. In bed at one o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Monday 29 1926</p> <p>"Blue Monday" because I didnt know enough to come home early and get more sleep. Quite a time teasing Roscoe about Aileen on her birthday.</p> <p>Tuesday 30</p> <p>Drove Roscoe up home at night. Mother wanted me to stay all night as I was tired but I was glad I didn't as by morning we were having a real ice storm.</p> <p>Wednesday 31</p> <p>March certainly went out like a lion with a terrible ice storm doing millions of dollars of damage Used "King" on milk route and got home at two o'clock soaked to the hide. Supposed to go to see Jean but weather was too bad.</p> <p>April Thursday 1 1926 Weather still bad. Put sleighs under milk box and used the bay team to peddle milk with. Came home again with a pair of wet knees due to rain.</p> <p>Friday 2</p> <p>Another nice April rain made peddling rather unpleasant even if my team did go fine.</p> <p>Saturday 3</p> <p>"King and Queen" ran down Whitbreads hill themselves when I left them parked at the top. They sure felt fine and plastered me with slush coming home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Sunday 4 1926</p> <p>Did the milk route up in four hours and a half with the twins and the sleigh. Drove Jean up home for a few minutes and then down to see Jean after. Had a pleasant time as usual and was home by one o'clock.</p> <p>Monday 5</p> <p>A light fall of snow early in the morning made it possible to run the team and sleigh on the milk route. Warm sun came out and cooked the snow so that it was hard pulling before I got home. Bobbie Vanderlip helped me with my work in the afternoon. Jean hurt her leg.</p> <p>Tuesday 6</p> <p>Jean felt pretty frisky when I peddled milk with her again for the first time in a week. Davis Patton went with me and held my Black mare.</p> <p>April Wednesday 7 1026</p> <p>Raining in the morning but faired up around nine o'clock but started again late in afternoon. Jean balked on hill in the lane when I started out and refused to go with coaxing her so Alex put a chain around her neck and pulled her out to the road with "King" after which she went better.</p> <p>Thursday 8</p> <p>Put in a wet cold morning peddling milk as the rain of the night before kept up until about 130 when it faired and later in the day the sun shone. Wanted to go up to see Jean but the roads were very bad so fixed up the horses and retired in good time.</p> <p>Friday 9</p> <p>A lovely bright Spring day for a change. Only took part of the milk with me on account of bad roads and Alex brought the balance in on the big truck. Mr. Telfer came out in the afternoon and told me that I was to get an increase in salary.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Saturday 10 1926</p> <p>Lloyd Ross helped me on Saturday with the milk route so I finished up in pretty fair time. Everybody else went to town at night but I stayed home, fixed up the horses and retired about en bells.</p> <p>Sunday 11</p> <p>Alex brought part of my load of milk in on big truck. Called at hospital for a few minutes to see Earl Scott on way home. Mr Midgely, Mrs Midgely, Miss Midgely, Mr Burrill, and Bobbie came out in afternoon. Nice time at Barkers at night. Heard Frieda Hippall sing over radio. Home at two-oclock.</p> <p>Monday 12</p> <p>Another fine day. Alex went to Faskin's sale and purchased another wagon for the farm. Felt pretty tired at night so retired at 9.30 as soon as we finished the chores across the road.</p> <p>April Tuesday 13 1926</p> <p>An ideal quiet bright spring day. New milk wagon arrived in Paris so Alex took it down to Gardner to get trimmed up. He was late getting home so it was late when we were ready for the roost.</p> <p>Wednesday 14</p> <p>Nice bright morning with warm wind blowing but about noon it got cloudy and rained for a while then turned cold and froze hard at night. Had another time with Jean when she refused to climb milk house hill so had to tow her up with the truck.</p> <p>Thursday 15</p> <p>Alex took Jeans new collar in and got it fixed up so that it fitted her shoulders better and she went a lot better on the start.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Friday 16 1926 A damp wet morning. Alex and I peddling Flats and Upper town in an hours time with the truck when he brought in part of my load on it. Left Allan Scotts {dairy misspelled?} in town and took home new wagon.</p> <p>Saturday 17</p> <p>Initiated new milk wagon on the Golden Guernsey milk route and it worked fine. Some classy outfit and the talk of the city.</p> <p>Sunday 18</p> <p>Ottos were here for dinner. Went up home for Supper late in afternoon then took Jean to church to hear Francis Nickawa. Lovely time with Jean when she had her first ride behind "Jean of Bendemere" nearly got in a mix up at station bridge</p> <p>April Monday 19 1926</p> <p>Busy day on milk route and I received some nice compliments from the "Crook's" about Jean.</p> <p>Tuesday 20</p> <p>The neighbours and friends gave {Nancy?} Lawson a shower in Falkland but I didn't go but the Buck's were well represented by the rest of the gang.</p> <p>Wednesday 21</p> <p>Took Jean to Canning to see a real play entitled "Always in Trouble" and it sure was good. A lovely night and I had a wonderful time and the nicest drive I ever had with a wonderful girl namely "Jean".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Thursday 22 1926</p> <p>Another fine day with a beautiful night again. Fixed Jean of Bendemere up after supper and retired with memories of the night before.</p> <p>Friday 23</p> <p>Started my earlier delivery when I got up at 3.30 or there abouts and was home at 11.30. Had my first attempt at sleeping in afternoon Dance at Glenmorris at night and Andrew Telfer offered to take me but I decided to stay home.</p> <p>Saturday 24</p> <p>Alex wanted me to go to town with him at night but we were late getting through and Mrs Telfer came out for a few minutes. Retired at 9.30.</p> <p>April Sunday 25 1926</p> <p>Arrived at Barkers at night just as the "Star" from Hamilton was going out the gate. Roscoe was there so we had quite a lively evening as per usual. Didn't get back to Bendemere until 1.30.</p> <p>Monday 26</p> <p>Took sick at my stomach after Supper and before I got into bed had a real vomit losing all my supper and possibly my dinner. Failed to hear my alarm clock at 3.45 so had to do some stepping when I did get up.</p> <p>Tuesday 27</p> <p>Felt pretty dizzy at four so slept in till five. My sick stomach took all my ambition away but I managed to keep going and do the milk route myself. Finished chores up at 6.30 so we could get to bed early.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April Wednesday 28 1926</p> <p>Supposed to go up to Jeans at night but wasn't feeling very well and weather was so disagreeable that I decided to stay home at night.</p> <p>Thursday 29</p> <p>My stomach felt some better so I made fairly good time on the route but was pretty tired at night so went to bed early</p> <p>Friday 30</p> <p>Went up to see Jean at night and we went up home for a drive. Had a nice visit with the folks and left for home quite early. Pleasant drive as usual with Jean and home by 12.20</p> <p>May Saturday 1 1926</p> <p>A dandy spring day. Spent a busy day with the route, in the dairy, and then waashed my milk-wagon late in afternoon. Late with chores at night but Alex and I went to Paris in the Chevrolet. Nice time with Jean in the Dodge. Had my first Guernsey milk shake.</p> <p>Sunday 2</p> <p>A real warm Spring day. Called at hospital to see Samson on way home from town. Drove up to see Jean at night and heard several accomplished artists in last Atwater-Kent radio winter program. Had a wonderful drive with Jean afterwards when we took Melbourne home. Home the same day as I went for first time in ages.</p> <p>Monday 3</p> <p>Rained for a short time early in the morning then turned colder and windy. A cold night for May. Sowed the first grain in 1926 on Bendemere Farm. Retired early after a busy day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Tuesday 4 1926</p> <p>Alex and I attended Patton's sale for a while in the afternoon and brought home a load of hay afterwards. Tired in afternoon as I didnt a snooze.</p> <p>Wednesday 5</p> <p>Earl of Bendemere went home sick with the result that Grandma called up and expressed her views of the matter.</p> <p>Thursday 6</p> <p>The Birley family and I went up to Barkers to hear Mac speak on the radio but were too late. However we heard some splendid dance music and had a very nice time.</p> <p>May Friday 7 1926</p> <p>Attended U.F.Y.P.O. Box Social in Maus School and paid $1 for a box with no name in it. It sure was some box. Elected chairman for the evening Something new for me. Phylis and Andrew went with me. Jimmie Barkeley arrived at Bendemere</p> <p>Saturday 8</p> <p>Washed my buggy up in afternoon after I had finished in the dairy and "Jean of Bendemere" took Alex and I to town in it at night as the cook went to Ayr in the car to stay until Sunday.</p> <p>Sunday 9</p> <p>Did my milk route up in 4 hours and 35 minutes from time I left home. Alex had steam up so we finished washing up at 12.30. Spent a few hours or rather a few minutes with Mother on Mother's Day after I had got Jean. Then Carl and Roscoe went with us up to Arts. Ford refused to go in Gray Dort's stall after {breaking or brushing?}{top?}. Nice time and pleasant drive home with Jean.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Monday 10 1926</p> <p>Jean got frightened at steam roller working on High School campus, started cutting up, hold back snap broke but I managed to prevent a runaway after she kicked the front of the milk wagon three or four times. Rather an exciting incident for me.</p> <p>Tuesday 11</p> <p>Rather a cool Spring day. "Jean" was rather frisky so Jimmie put her on the harrows in afternoon to tame her down. Started a spec. in Tretheway-Ossian with 300 shares.</p> <p>Wednesday 12</p> <p>Jean and I went driving and were up home for a few minutes. Had quite a chat on investments etc. Heard C.FGC jazz music, followed by lunch at Barkers and was home and in bed at one o'clock.</p> <p>May Thursday 13 1926</p> <p>Alex, Jimmie, and I took the calf Mr Telfer gave me up home in the car and stayed for a few minutes. Dad sold my heifer to T.J. Wiles from Brantford for $65.00 and gave me a cheque for her.</p> <p>Friday 14</p> <p>Pinehurst opened up and Alex wanted me to go up but I felt too tired so stayed at home and worked on my books as I had them all up to date. The biggest day yet when I sold 116 quarts.</p> <p>Saturday 15</p> <p>Peddled 116 quarts of milk and took on three new customers making a total of 144. Alex took Cecil and I to town at night in the "Chevie" and I had a fine time with Jean in the Dodge.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Sunday 16 1926</p> <p>"Star" car and gang were at Barkers when I arrived but left shortly after. Helped wash up the dishes and then Jean and I went for a short but very pleasant drive which turned out to be our last "buggy ride" behind Jean.</p> <p>Monday 17</p> <p>Rather tired at night after another so-called "Blue Monday" so hit the hay early.</p> <p>Tuesday 18</p> <p>My sixth pay day since I started working for Bendemere Farm. Naturally I deposited almost all my wages to make up for withdrawal a few days before</p> <p>May Wednesday 19 1926</p> <p>Used "Jean of Bendemere" on milk wagon for last time. She was very restless. Mr. Telfer took some snaps of her with his big camera. Alex, Jimmie, and I drove to Brantford at night to look for a new horse.</p> <p>Thursday 20</p> <p>Took "Tom of Bendemere" on milk route for first time and got along alright even if he was "powerful" green.</p> <p>Friday 21</p> <p>Charlie drove "Dolly" down and we traded horses. Jean called around for me and took me to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Maus school where they elected me President. Carl and I lost interesting debate to Wm {McReces?} and Miss Mitchell.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Saturday 22 1926</p> <p>"Our gang" went to town at night in the Chevrolet Coupé. Had some time in the Dodge with Melville and teasing Eleanor. "Klu Klux Klan" burnt a fiery cross just back of Ford Garage.</p> <p>Sunday 23</p> <p>Drove up to McCrows and had Supper with them. Took Marge down to Barkers afterwards. Jean and I went for a drive with old "Queen" up home and didn't get back very early. Home somewhere around 1.30.</p> <p>Monday 24</p> <p>Had an invitation to Brown's party at Galt but couldn't get a car to go with so couldn't go. Jean went with Cochranes. Alex took Jimmie and I to Pinehurst Small crowd but good music Danced with "Katie" &amp; "Isabelle".</p> <p>May Tuesday 25 1926</p> <p>Felt "fairly good" as Jim says after my first night of dancing at Pine Hurst. Rather tired so had a real sleep in the afternoon.</p> <p>Wednesday 26</p> <p>My throat started to get sore so got a bottle of "Klenzo Liquid Antiseptic" at Sandercocks to gargle it with and retired early.</p> <p>Thursday 27</p> <p>Andrew Telfer and I drove up to W.W. Carrs to attend directors meeting where we made arrangements for Bethel play and drew up programme until end of July. Ice-cream and cake afterwards and a chat with "Jean".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Friday 28 1926</p> <p>Had a big day on my milk route peddling 120 quarts of cow juice. Felt rather tired after the night before so retired early.</p> <p>Saturday 29</p> <p>Jean and I both had to attend a length meeting of U.F.Y.P.O. directors in the Community Building so didn't get a chance to get a milkshake or have a chat in the Dodge.</p> <p>Sunday 30</p> <p>Helped Jimmie milk so he could go with me on route. I sure had some time with him. Busy all afternoon working {for? illegible} dairy. Buck, Sidney, and McCrow company came down for a while and I felt so tired at night that I stayed at home for first Sun evening in months. In bed 8.45.</p> <p>May Monday 31 1926</p> <p>Gave Jean her first ride behind "Dolly of Bendemere" when she took us for a pleasant drive around the block. Spent the last couple of hours of May 1926 listening to the radio.</p> <p>June Tuesday 1</p> <p>Started another month off right trying to sing and dancing with Jean. Home and in bed at 2.15 but not with out getting caught in the rain which started when I was almost home but later came down heavily. Jim and I drove up to hospital at night to see Samson even if it was raining.</p> <p>Wednesday 2</p> <p>A fine Spring day. Alex drove truck to Goderich for Geo. Telfer. Andrew, Jimmie, and I went up to Clarence Lees to get ready for play. Rather a busy session and didn't get back until late. Made a record when I peddled 124 quarts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Thursday 3 1926</p> <p>Up at Lees again at night to continue preparations for the play. Hughie took me down town afterwards to put up poster and maybe we didn't have a fast ride home even if we did have a puncture.</p> <p>Friday 4</p> <p>The big night. We had a splendid night and a capacity house to see the play which was wonderful. The orchestra was also good. Took in $56.30 at door. Good feed afterwards, made arrangements about removing stage and scenery so didn't get home until 2.30 after Dan and Jean drove us to Galt Road corner in the Dodge.</p> <p>Saturday 5</p> <p>Jimmie took me that I spoke "bravely" when I acted as chairman at a large gathering for the first time the night before. Busy day for me. Didn't go to town at night but washed the milk wagon etc. until I could hardly see.</p> <p>June Sunday 6 1926</p> <p>Did the milk route up in 4.55 when Alex said they would wash the bottles if I was back by 11.30. Went up to Jean's in afternoon but it rained just after I got there so we couldnt take any pictures. Dad and Mother and girls arrived home safely after spending the week end in Hamilton. June 6, 1926 will never be forgotten by me as it was then that I had a perfectly wonderful drive with "Jean".</p> <p>Monday 7</p> <p>Felt great after such a wonderful time the night before and after being home at eleven o'clock. Was home from town at 12.15 considerable earlier than usual. Jimmie, Alex, and I all did book work at night and retired at 9.45.</p> <p>Tuesday 8</p> <p>Up at 4.15. Made good time on milk route and was home at 12.10. Lovely day with a couple of light showers around noon. Found calf dead in morning and "Dairy Maid" loose with a badly damaged hip.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Wednesday 9 1926</p> <p>Jack brought Jean down to Paris and we went to see "Prince of Wales tour of Africa and South America at Capitol Theratre. The picture was very good but the best part was the drive home with Jean afterwards.</p> <p>Thursday 10</p> <p>Saw Mr. Bates "R.O.P." Government man who told me he was coming the next day to test our Bendemere cows.</p> <p>Friday 11</p> <p>Alex, Jim, Bill, Bates, and I went to Pinehurst at night to the dance. Had a couple of dances and was home at 11.30. Mr. Bates found out he couldn't beat the "luck"</p> <p>June Saturday 12 1926</p> <p>Jimmie and I bought a mouth organ when I drove to down and took he and "Bill Bates" with me. Had a fine time with Jean in the Dodge. A "musical ride" coming home due to Jimmies new "fiddle".</p> <p>Sunday 13</p> <p>Uncle Art, Aunt Edith, Grandpa, Aunt Maude Uncle Ed, and boys and all the folks came down for picnic dinner at Campground with me. Had a fine time eating and a great time when we had our first swim and boat ride in 1926. Jean couldn't come down with rest of gang but we had a lovely drive together at night.</p> <p>Monday 14</p> <p>No wonder I felt fine all day after such a wonderful drive with such a wonderful girl the night before.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Tuesday 15 1926</p> <p>Jimmie stamped tickets for me at night and I wrote a letter to Harry Weir. The first letter I had written since January.</p> <p>Wednesday 16</p> <p>Had a fine time at Eleanor's party playing "Five Hundred" and dancing to music produced on Miss Edward's new piano. Home at 1.30 AM.</p> <p>Thursday 17</p> <p>Rather tired after night before so was glad when night came. Rained in afternoon. Down to other farm after sheep at night. Jimmie caught three trout and Alex and I went for a boat ride on the fish pond.</p> <p>June Friday 18 1926</p> <p>Took Jimmie to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Maus school with me and we had a queer time singing on way home. Had our first sing-song. Mr. Butcher gave interesting lecture on "How Plants Get Their Food". Had lunch with "Jean".</p> <p>Saturday 19</p> <p>Drove "Dollie" to town at night and took Charlie and Jimmie with me. Jean and I saw Harold Lloyd in "For Heaven's Sake" at the Capitol Theatre. It sure was a real picture.</p> <p>Sunday 20</p> <p>Did milk route up in four hours and three quarters. Jim helped me wash up so I was through at 1.15. We both slept for over two hours in afternoon. Uncle Art and Aunt Edith were at Barkers at night when I had my fourth meal. A wonderful time and wiped dishes for Jean afterwards.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Monday 21 1926</p> <p>Had about six women on milk route after me about sour cream but managed to get home safely around 12.45. Retired early at night and had over eight hours sleep.</p> <p>Tuesday 22</p> <p>Slept in but made good time after I did get up. Jimmie and I went down to Charlie's and had a few good wrestles and also when we returned home.</p> <p>Wednesday 23</p> <p>Got a hair cut so didn't get home until about one. Started to clean driving harness so didn't get any sleep. Rather a sharp but heavy thunderstorm about {?.30 - off page}. Didn't rain very long before it cleared up. Wonderful evening but I cleaned up my milk wagon harness.</p> <p>June Thursday 24 1926</p> <p>Took Jimmie, Charlie, and Bobbie to the Mission Garden party on the Paris Agricultural Grounds. Very good programme and I had a wonderful time with Jean.</p> <p>Friday 25</p> <p>Had a pair of stiff legs all day but Jimmie and I drove up to Harry Hough's shower just the same. Large crowd so only danced once and that was with Jean. Thunderstorm before we got home. Pinehurst burnt down.</p> <p>Saturday 26</p> <p>Felt pretty good after the night before. Went to town at night in the Chevrolet as I had to attend committee meeting. Made it short and snappy and was home early.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Sunday 27 1926</p> <p>Home from the milk route early Drove up home for dinner and Alex and Jimmie washed up in afternoon. Took some snaps up home and then had a fine time at Barkers and a drive to town after tea. Gave Melville and Eleanor a dandy buggy ride.</p> <p>Monday 28</p> <p>As usual a busy day for me after being early Sunday morning, so retired early at night as I was rather tired.</p> <p>Tuesday 29</p> <p>Sold a lot of tickets and collected a nice lot of accounts as it was nearly end of month.</p> <p>June Wednesday 30 1926</p> <p>Took in $57.57 cash on milk route the largest cash receipts for one day since the Golden Guernsey milk route started. Got snaps I took on Sunday and they were fine.</p> <p>July Thursday 1</p> <p>Finished my work up early in the afternoon and drove up to Barkers. Helped Jean milk and then drove up home for tea. Nice drive back and I certainly had a wonderful time with Jean. Sweet memories of a year ago when I started going with Jean.</p> <p>Friday 2</p> <p>Felt great all day but why shouldn't I with a girl like Jean as an inspiration and after the encouragement I received the night before</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Saturday 3 1926</p> <p>Didnt go to town at night but Alex, Jimmie, and I went for a swim and boat ride instead. We sure had some queer sport with Jim.</p> <p>Sunday 4</p> <p>Got kitten at Wicksons in morning and Jimmie and I took it up to Jean at night. Jimmie named her "Polly". Jean opened her five-pound box of chocolates and as Jimmie says we had a queer feed.</p> <p>Monday 5</p> <p>Drove up to Geo Telfers after supper after the cream. Had a swim, then kicked football for a while followed by a lunch of cake and lemonade. Made arrangements about going to picnic.</p> <p>July Tuesday 6 1926</p> <p>Peddled my milk in a hurry and was home and had bottles washed by a little after one thanks to Alex. Had a speedy ride in Hughies Dodge to U.F.Y.P.O picnic at Soper Park Galt. We had a fair crowd and a good time especially on slippery raft. Great feed for supper. Saw good show at Scott's Theatre afterwards.</p> <p>Wednesday 7</p> <p>Jimmie helped washed the bottles after dinner then we went down to Presbyterian Picnic on Vanatters flats. Came home to do chores at 4.30 and were back for supper at 6.15. Maybe we didnt have a great feed, followed by good programme of races, sing song and fire-works. Over six hundered were present at the picnic.</p> <p>Thursday 8</p> <p>Dr {last part illegible - Dunta?} asked me about eleven o'clock if I would have my blood tested for a blood transfusion. I did and it was all O.K. Went to hospital at two and was on operating table for 3 to 4.15. Rather a unique experience for me and got my first meal and vision of hospital life. Had a stiff arm &amp; felt weak, afterwards. {Austia or Austis?} brought me home at 9 P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Friday 9 1926</p> <p>Felt pretty weak but Lloyd Ross helped me on milk route so I got along alright. Helped Alex pitch our tent in the back yard and had a real sleep afterwards.</p> <p>Saturday 10</p> <p>Stayed home from town at night for a change and went to bed early as I was feeling rather tired and weak after my experience at the hospital.</p> <p>Sunday 11</p> <p>Russell Willetts and three of the boys came down after me and gave me a fast ride home for supper in his Dodge. Roscoe drove me down to the Barkers and then brought Jean &amp; Lou with him when he drove me home. Jean gave me a small parcel not to be opened until the 12th.</p> <p>July Monday 12 1926</p> <p>The mysterious birthday present Jean gave me last night turned out to be a swell set of cuff links. Had the pleasure of spending part of my 21st birthday with Jean at the reception for the new minister, Mr Wilson and also his family. Great time with Mr and Mrs A. Taylor.</p> <p>Tuesday 13</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Wednesday 14</p> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Thursday 15 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Friday 16</p> <p>Clayton Wilson, government R.O.P. cow tester arrived at Bendemere as the men were stacking sweet clover hay.</p> <p>Saturday 17</p> <p>Tom and Alex tied Jimmie to the fence at night when they came home from town and he was lying on the bed. He Had quite a time getting loose when he woke up at one o'clock and blamed it on the cow tester.</p> <p>July Sunday 18 1926</p> <p>Alex drove the truck for me on the milk route so we were through and home early. Took Mr Wilson over to Gerald Brooks and then went to church. Communion service and heard Mr. Wilson for the first time. Took Uncle Tom with me up to Barkers at night and then had a nice drive up home with Jean.</p> <p>Monday 19</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Tuesday 20</p> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Wednesday 21 1926</p> <p>Mr and Mrs Birley took Jean and I to Canning Garden {ending of word is smudged} party in the "Chevie" A good programme, and a wonderful {night? wording was changed/written over} so we certainly had a dandy time.</p> <p>Thursday 22</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Friday 23</p> <p>A wonderful day. Cleaned brass on my harness after I washed the bottles. Visitors here for tea and we had a musical concert in the tent after Supper.</p> <p>July Saturday 24 1926</p> <p>Roscoe came home from town with me and had dinner at Bendemere Farm. He had a sleep and when I had finished my work we went down to the Mission Picnic on the flats here. Won second in Young Mens Race and first in sack race and had very nice time. Drove to town at night to see Jean.</p> <p>Sunday 25</p> <p>Jimmie helped me wash bottles when I came home so we were through by 1.15. Had dinner and then drove up to Barkers to spend afternoon. "Barkers" from Burford were there and we sure had a great feed of cherries. Wonderful drive with Jean after tea in the twilight and then the moonlight.</p> <p>Monday 26</p> <p>As usual a busy day for me. Rode to town at night in Easton's "Buick" and attended practice for play at Inksaters. Home early at 10.30.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July Tuesday 27 1926</p> <p>Alex and I went to Mr Sayles barn dance. A dandy night, a big crowd, but the music was punk. However I had a good time thanks to Jean.</p> <p>Wednesday 28</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Thursday 29</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>July Friday 30 1926</p> <p>The girls entertained the boys at the regular U.F.Y.P.O {meeting held? - words are overwritten} at Carrs. The boys supplied the lunch and served cake and ice cream. Carl and the boys brought me home in the Ford.</p> <p>Saturday 31</p> <p>Down town at night and had a fine time with Jean and the gang in Dodge Brothers sedan.</p> <p>August Sunday 1</p> <p>Not a very nice day but had a good time when a whole gang came down here for a picnic dinner. Met my cousin Ethel Lackey for the first time Took Jean and her for their first boat ride on the Grand and got stuck in the rapids on the rocks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Monday 2 1926</p> <p>Home from milk route at 7.45 when I had Roscoe acting as truck driver. Busy day for us at Bendemere when we won the first prize for the best decorated horse drawn vehicle in the big Civic Holiday parade. Attended races and also street dance at night. No sleep from 3.45 AM to 12.10 AM.</p> <p>Tuesday 2</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Wednesday 4</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>August Thursday 5 1926</p> <p>Took show harness up home in the truck then went with Jean in her car to a U.F.Y.P.O. directors meeting at Les Kelleys. Drew up programme for balance of the year 1926. Dandy drive coming home and Jean let me drive the Dodge part way.</p> <p>Friday 6</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Saturday 7</p> <p>Nice time with the gang in the Dodge at night and a feed of ice cream at the Café afterwards.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Sunday 8 1926</p> <p>Celebrated Roscoe's and Grandma Harley's birthdays up home at noon. Went swimming after dinner and then down to Barkers where they had 19 for Supper. Nice drive to Brantford and back to Bendemere in Jacks car after the milking was done.</p> <p>Monday 9</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Tuesday 10</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>August Wednesday 11 1926</p> <p>Drove up to Barkers in afternoon then Jack took Lou, Jean, and I up to Uncle Arts where we had supper about five and then we all went to Zenda Garden party in the Gray Dort. A ballgame before a wonderful programme give by a band, an orchestra, and 17 performers. Sleepy but an enjoyable ride home with Jean. Home at four o'clock just before a heavy rain started.</p> <p>Thursday 12</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Friday 13</p> <p>Boys entertained girls of U.F.Y.P.O at a meeting up home and the girls put on a real feed of pork &amp; beans etc followed by dancing until 1.30. Had some wonderful dances with Jean and took Marie Taylor home with me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Saturday 14 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Sunday 15</p> <p>Had an enjoyable drive around the block with Jean when I went up to see her at night but was home early for a change.</p> <p>Monday 16</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>August Tuesday 17 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Wednesday 18 Jimmie and I went up to Barkers at night and had a fine time playing "I doubt it" and listening to music. Several nice dances with Jean.</p> <p>Thursday 19</p> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Friday 20 1926</p> <p>{blank}</p> <p>Saturday 21</p> <p>Drove to town at night but saw Jean for a few minutes only as they went home early. Saw Mr and Mrs Weir for first time since I left the U.S.A.</p> <p>Sunday 22</p> <p>Up at five sharp and was home and washed up by 12.45 so I went home with the gang for dinner, Weirs, Cowings, Skellings {not sure of spelling}, Moray's, Harley, Copley, and Bucks made a total of 27 for dinner and supper. Drove back to Bendermere to do chores and then home for tea and took Jean with me. Nice walk and drive afterwards with the other four.</p> <p>August Monday 23 1926</p> <p>All of us except "Katie" our cook slept in until quarter to six so I was late getting away to Paris. Mr and Mrs. Birley arrived home at noon from Leamington after a nice trip. Retired early at night after a busy day.</p> <p>Tuesday 24</p> <p>Carl and Clare, Johnny and Marge, Melb and Betty, Alice and Roscoe, Orval and Helen, and Jean and I attended a dance at Mohawk Park and had a wonderful time. I had some of the best dances I ever had. We drove the two Fords and I acted as chauffeur of the "sedan". Home at 1.10 A.M.</p> <p>Wednesday 25</p> <p>{blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August Thursday 26 1926</p> <p>{blank} Friday 27</p> <p>Up early in the morning and a busy day for me acting as truck driver when we shipped the Bendemere Guernseys to the Canadian National Exhibition. Best U.F.Y.P.O. meeting yet at McCrows when Mr. Nixon and Mr Davidson were the speakers.</p> <p><br />Saturday 28 Had a nice time with Jean down town at night and we had a Guernsey milk shake at the Savoy also.</p> <p>August Sunday 29 1926</p> <p>Helen and Alice entertained Dan and Helen Milne, Jean and I to a splendid supper at home Very nice time and a ride home in their Ford sedan. Jimmie told the {illegible word} off for {illegible word}.</p> <p>Monday 30 {blank}</p> <p>Tuesday 31 {blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Wednesday 1 1926</p> <p>Carl brought Melb, margaret Deans, and Jean to Paris were I met them and we all went to hear the "Musical Eckardts" (Swiss Bell Ringers and Entertainers) and the "Strain Sisters" at the Capitol. Interesting programme and a ride home made it an enjoyable evening for me.</p> <p>Thursday 2</p> <p>A busy day for me collecting accounts of the month before on the milk route. Helped milk Geo. Telfers cows when we bought some milk from him.</p> <p>Friday 3</p> <p>Drove Telfer's Ford Sedan up after milk at Geo Telfers as Mr Telfer had truck away after two new grade Guernseys. Jimmie and I drove truck up to Barkers and then went with Jean and Dan in the Dodge to the Woodstock corn roast up home. Had a great time.</p> <p>September Saturday 4 1926</p> <p>Started to rain in the morning and continued nearly all day making it rather disagreeable. Alex came home at night to stay over week-end. Jimmie and I retired early at night as we were tired after the night before.</p> <p>Sunday 5</p> <p>{box drawn around entry for this date} Rather a wet day. Ethel Lackey and her sister Jessie and her boy friend were up home so I took Jean up home for tea with me in Dad's Ford. Had a very nice time and left for home early. The night of Sept 5 {and symbol?} 6 will never be forgotten by me as it was on that night that Jean made me the happiest boy on Earth when she promised to be my bride. Talk about a thrilling evening, it sure was one.</p> <p>Monday 6</p> <p>Felt great all day even if I was tired when night rolled around but "No Wonder, Why Shouldn't I feel good?" Traded jobs with Jimmie and spent the afternoon between the plough handles for the first time in ten months. Drove down after hens at Vanatter farm after supper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Tuesday 7 1926</p> <p>{the writing on the left page appears to be cut off; unable to identify some missing words}</p> <p>{A?} wonderful day for the Barker family's {annual?} expedition to the Canadian National Exhibition. Busy day at Bendemere, acting as truck driver {in?} afternoon. "Sheep Buyers" and {"White?} Washers" were here so we were {late?} getting through at night.</p> <p>Wednesday 8</p> <p>Another fine day. Up early and {made?} good time on milk route and was home by dinner time. Had a general clean up in dairy {in?} afternoon. Started to rain about {eight?} o'clock so retired early. Had {a?} short chat with Jean over phone at {noon?}.</p> <p>Thursday 9</p> <p>Started to rain early in the morning and rained until nearly noon then {it?} cleared up after dinner and turned {quite?} cold with a white frost at night. {Went?} to practice with Miss Easton {in?} her "Buick" but was home and {in?} bed shortly after ten o'clock.</p> <p>September Friday 10 1926</p> <p>Drove truck up to Geo Telfers after 4 bags of oats after dinner and then down after load of straw to Vanatter farm and got stuck in wet mud and straw near stack. Reception for Deans Cochrane but stayed home and retired early. Started on my 11th month at "Bendemere"</p> <p>Saturday 11</p> <p>Alex arrived in Paris at one o'clock so I drove truck up after feed and box. Helped unload Guernseys and also Gurney's Belgians. Drove truck to town at night and heard banjo players, singers, and magicians. Saw Jean for a minute and home at twelve o'clock.</p> <p>Sunday 12</p> <p>Light shower in morning when I was on the milk route. Jimmie and I had a sleep after we had washed bottles. Had a wonderful drive with "Jean" when we went up home and around the block. Home at {11.45?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Monday 13 1926</p> <p>Felt great after a good nights' sleep and with such a wonderful day. Alex went with me on latter part of milk route. Bobby Vanderlip started working at Bendemere. Drove Alex to town at night after his Chevrolet, in the truck.</p> <p>Tuesday 14 Up at 5.15 A.M. Got load of milk ready for town, had my breakfast, got dressed and rode wheel up to Barkers. Five of us voted and then we motored to London Show in the Dodge. Dandy trip both ways and had a wonderful time with Jean. Helped milk and came home after Supper. Liberals won in Federal election by considerable majority.</p> <p>Wednesday 15</p> <p>Started to rain in morning and continued a share of the afternoon. Busy afternoon getting up steam and straightening out books. Found out that I lost my first vote of the day before when Smoke was elected by {155?} majority.</p> <p>September Thursday 16 1926</p> <p>Maybe it didnt rain early in the morning before daylight then it slackened up until about nine o'clock when it just poured down for an hour or more. Late getting through as Jimmie was threshing at Buchanans so went to roost right after supper.</p> <p>Friday 17</p> <p>Dandy warm night. Walked to Paris to Eleanors and then went to Party at May Apps in Jacks, Ford and had a very nice time. Very foggy coming home, chauffeur got lost and the "back seat driver" caused some excitement coming home. Wonderful ride home and maybe Jean didn't look sweet so how could I help loving her more than ever. U.F.Y.P.O Corn Roast at Leone Williams.</p> <p>Saturday 18</p> <p>Felt fine after the night before. Cleared up near noon and sun came out. Threshed rye stack at Vanatter farm and moved up here. Helped with milking at night and retired right after supper about 7.30.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Sunday 19 1926</p> <p>Slept in until six A.M. Busy day as I started chores as soon as I finished in the dairy. Drove Queen when I went up to see Jean after supper. A dandy warm moonlihgt September night and we sure had a lovely long drive together Home at 1.A.M.</p> <p>Monday 20 A wonderful September day. Up at 4.45 and away early on milk route. Threshers were here all day but had a break down at milking time so I had lots of help to do milking after I had finished my work in the dairy. Some "queer" wrestles after supper and retired early.</p> <p>Tuesday 21</p> <p>Threshers finished up about four o'clock. Clipped cattle afterwards so we were late getting through milking. Alex and Mr. Telfer went to Caledonia after supper in truck after 3 new cattle. Arrived home 1 AM next morning. Wonderful night but didn't go up to the show.</p> <p>September Wednesday 22 1926</p> <p>Up at 4.20, away early and home from milk route at 10.10 and all washed up at 11.45. Helped take "Master" to show in big truck. Busy afternoon cleaning and showing cattle. We won every first except one even if we did lose Silver Cup. Loaded cattle in two trucks to go to Woodstock at night so it was 10 o'clock when we were finished.</p> <p>Thursday 23</p> <p>Felt rather tired after such a busy day, the day before. Rather a gloomy day as it rained in afternoon and just rolled down in torrents at night, raining at least 3 inches on level during the night. Still we slept in the tent.</p> <p>Friday 24</p> <p>A very damp wet miserable hot day raining practically all afternoon Slept in house with Bobbie at night as I wasn't feeling very well. Alex came home from Woodstock about ten o'clock with the first truck load of show cattle. Won 8 firsts, 1 second, 2 thirds and both championships at the fair.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September Saturday 2 1926</p> <p>Another damp wet day but far different from the day before as it was a lot colder and finally cleared up near night. Lovely day for Galt Show? Alex made two trips to Woodstock to bring home balance of show cattle. Wrote to Evelyn at night.</p> <p>Sunday 26</p> <p>Up early and home and washed up by one o'clock. Attended Sunday School at the Mission for first time since I came to Bendemere. Drove up home for Supper after which Carl drove Jean and I to church where we heard a good sermon by Rev. Simm Edwards. Nice drive afterwards in the buggy and a feed of cake and watermelons.</p> <p>Monday 27</p> <p>Another fine day. Busy day on milk route. Boiler valve blew out in afternoon and I had quite a time acting as a mechanic. Late finishing at night as boys worked late and finished sowing wheat in field across road. School fair day for Keg Lane district.</p> <p>September Tuesday 28 1926</p> <p>A wonderful day. Practice at night but I didn't go as it was after eight when I got through supper so retired early.</p> <p>Wednesday 29</p> <p>Up at four, had breakfast at 5.20 and was home from milk route at 10.15. Had lunch and then acted as truck driver when Andy and I took load of sheep to Drumbo fair. Good show, nice day, and as usual a lovely time with "Jean".</p> <p>Thursday 30</p> <p>Another fine day. Helped clip two show heifers after dinner then had a very busy time washing about {275?} bottles. Attended practice for play at night but was home at 10.30 The end of a wonderful month.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Friday 1 1926</p> <p>October started off fine with a nice day. Professor Steckley was here judging Guernseys with his judging class after dinner. Silo fillers came about five o'clock and got started to work.</p> <p>Saturday 2</p> <p>An ideal Autumn day. Silo fillers were busy here all day but I went on with my own work just the same. Alex and I did nearly all the milking at night as Jimmie had a date at 6.30. In town at night hunting up a plow for the matches and saw Jean for a few minutes. My Dads birthday.</p> <p>Sunday 3</p> <p>Home from milk route about 12.15. Mrs Birly was away so four of us had a bachelor's dinner. Busy afternoon working in dairy and helping with chores at night Took Jean up home with me for a few minutes and then as it was such a fine night we had a real nice long drive around two blocks.</p> <p>October Monday 4 1926</p> <p>Alex and Mr Telfer left with the truck and trailer and four cattle for the National Dairy show. about five o'clock. Went up stairs to go to bed at quarter to eight but wasn't too tired to read Jean's diary, which she gave me last night before I went to sleep. A wonderful book. Heavy rain during night.</p> <p>Tuesday 5</p> <p>Up at five sharp and through peddling in good time but as I called at the barber's and jeweller's I didn't get home extra early. Took almost 60 bushels of wheat to Taylors in afternoon with "Dollie &amp; King" when I got them shod at Nichols. got a Verity No. 21 plow at O'Neals' and brought it home with me. Play practice at night.</p> <p>Wednesday 6</p> <p>A fair day for Burford show. Just as I was finishing peddling I saw the Barkers going to the fair and how I wished I were going along with Jean. Rather tired at night so went to {roost?} at good time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Thursday 7 1926</p> <p>An ideal October day. Saw Jean driving her Dodge when I was peddling on Banfield St. Mr. Telfer came home, sick, on the five o'clock train and went to bed. Attended practice at church and home and in bed at 11. P.M.</p> <p>Friday 8</p> <p>Bobbie and I went to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting at Will Telfer's with Andy and Phyllis in their car. Good crowd but I had some job keeping order as we were unable to secure a speaker. Received some real blessings from the girls, especially, when I asked them to discuss whether "a girl should milk or not" with the boys. Had a few nice dances with Jean and gave her my diary to read.</p> <p>Saturday 9</p> <p>A busy day on the milk route and in the dairy. A dandy warm day so I washed the milk wagon in the afternoon for the first time since before civic holiday. Didn't go to town at night but retired early instead.</p> <p>October Sunday 10 1926</p> <p>Mother and Dad and the girls were spending the week-end at Stoney Creek with George {Triell's?} so there wasn't anybody at home when Jean and I were up there for some clothes at night as the boys were attending Anniversary services at Princeton. However we had a nice long drive together and I was home early.</p> <p>Monday 11</p> <p>Saw Roscoe on his way over to practice plowing at Uncle Erns. Got ring at jewelry store and was very much pleased with it. Plowed with King and Queen for a few hours in the afternoon.</p> <p>Tuesday 12</p> <p>Roscoe and Dad went to Niagara Falls to the International Plowing Match. Took 60 bus. wheat into Taylors in afternoon with "Dollie and King" and got them shod at Nichols. Went up to H.C. O'Neal's to get a Verity No. 21 plow so was late getting home. Attended play rehearsal at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Wednesday 13 1926</p> <p>A wonderful day for the plowing match Roscoe won first in the amateur class in stubble against 38 competitors. The prize was a $50.00 gold piece. Later his land was judged the fourth best plowed land in stubble for which he received a silver cup.</p> <p>Thursday 14</p> <p>Saw Jean for a few minutes in front of Dr. Munro's and she told me Dan was to have an operation. Roscoe won third in the open class in sod plowing and defeated Norm. McLeod. Attended play rehearsal at night.</p> <p>Friday 15</p> <p>Alex arrived home from the National Dairy Show, Detroit about five o'clock at night and told us of some of his experiences in the U.S.A. Mother and Carl went to the plowing match with Deans'. Dan had his operation in the morning.</p> <p>October Saturday 16 1926</p> <p>Four of us went to town in the "Chevie" at night but came home early. Wet afternoon when Roscoe came down and coached me on plowing in sod field on Vanatter farm.</p> <p>Sunday 17</p> <p>Sidney, Jimmie, and I went up to the hospital in the afternoon to Dan for a few minutes. Rather late getting up the road at night but Jean and I had a nice time up home and the drive there and back. Showed Jean her ring and tried it on and it fit perfectly.</p> <p>Monday 18</p> <p>Alex took Bobbie home at night while Jimmie and I drove the truck up home after the plows however we were back early after Jimmie got his dose of M.Y.S. {illegible - life?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Tuesday 19 1926</p> <p>Up and around early and off to Cainsville to the plowing match. Got along fine even if my team weren't very good at the start. Won 1st and best finish when I defeated third prize amateur at provincial. Roscoe won 2nd and prize for best plow team. Carl won 3rd, John Deans got first and best fiinish. Home at seven and attended practice after supper. Had a chat with Jean during practice over the phone.</p> <p>Wednesday 20</p> <p>A busy day on milk route answering all the ladies quesstions. Rather a disagreeable afternoon as it snowed. The play "Robert and Mary" went off O.K. and we had a fair crowd even if the weather wasn't very nice. Lunch afterwards and home at 11.20.</p> <p>Thursday 21</p> <p>Up early and off to Blenheim plowing match at Wolverton. Won first in amateur class and beat crown. Roscoe won 2nd and best finish and best {Gregyebask?}. Carl won 4th and Johnnie Deans 3rd in 19 and under class. Had supper up home and travel Dad's car to Edgars garage. Called up Jean and told her the results.</p> <p>October Friday 22 1926</p> <p>A wet rainy morning but we started for N. Dumfries plowing match about eight thinking it would clear up. Stopped at Halls and found out match was postponed until next week. Went to Ayr with Jack and got two prizes of day before, then came home and went to work. Paynes were here at night but I retired at 9.30.</p> <p>Saturday 23</p> <p>Back to my old job again, peddling milk, and was through in good time so got a hair cut before I came home. Busy day cleaning up in the dairy. The rest of the gang went to town at night but I stayed home, had a chat with Jean on the phone and went to roost early.</p> <p>Sunday 24</p> <p>It rained all morning so that it was rather disagreeable for me peddling milk. Home at 12.45; had dinner then drove up home and went after Jean then got Dad, Mother and the girls and went up to Uncle Art's to celebrate Jean's birthday which is to-morrow. Presented Jean with her engagement ring and she was delighted with it. {Appears to be more writing at bottom of page but it is cut off.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Monday 25 1926</p> <p>Rather a damp wet morning but I got the milk peddled in fairly good time and called at the hospital to see Dan on the way home. Jean's 25th birthday and although I wasn't with her my heart was. We celebrated it when Jimmie lit the match. Oh. Boy!!</p> <p>Tuesday 26</p> <p>A busy day on the milk route and didn't get home until after one. Drove the truck up after the cream at night then when I came back, Alex, Roscoe, and I went to town in the "Chevie" got a new battery and went up home after the potato {books?}.</p> <p>Wednesday 27</p> <p>An ideal Autumn day The men started to dig the potatoes on Bendemere Farm and found that there were quite a few rotten ones. Gave my hand a bad gash when cracked bottle broke on the steam {truck?}.</p> <p>October Thursday 28 1926</p> <p>Another fine day. The men finished digging the "spuds" Roscoe and I drove truck to Boys Class Banquet in the mission. Lots to eat and a very pleasant evening for us. Home at 10.20.</p> <p>Friday 29</p> <p>A dandy day for the N. Dumfries plowing match. Long but speedy ride in truck when we went out of our road on way there. Thirty teams plowed so we had lots of opposition. John Deans got 4th, Roscoe 3rd, and Carl and I had seven {illegible word} class. I got $10 00/100 cash for second prize and I expect Carl would get fifth. Went as an old lady to U.F.Y.P.O. masquerade at Cochranes. Great success. Had some swell dances with Jean and a nice time going and coming even if I was rather tired.</p> <p>Saturday 30</p> <p>Back on milk route again until I don't know how long and had a busy time getting squared around again. Didn't go to town but retired at 9.30.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Sunday 31 1926</p> <p>A nice bright but cool fall day. Jimmie helped me wash the bottles after dinner then I drove "Dollie" up to Barkers. Watched Jean milk, helped wipe the dishes after supper, and then we had another enoyable drive around the block and Jean told me a secret.</p> <p>November Monday 1</p> <p>Started November off by putting in a real busy day at my usual work. Worked at my books after supper at night so didn't get to bed until ten o'clock.</p> <p>Tuesday 2</p> <p>Finished work on my statements in afternoon. At night Roscoe, Alex and I went down to Paynes to listen to the radio. Had a feed of grapes, and chocolates and got warmed up in good shape by their new stove.</p> <p>November Wednesday 3 1926</p> <p>Had a real nice time when I spent the first week night in ages at Jeans and took Roscoe with me. Threshers were there but we made some candy in the kitchen and I had a few nice dances with Jean. Came home in forty-five minutes as we drove "King" and Roscoe was at the wheel while I slept.</p> <p>Thursday 4</p> <p>A lovely fall day. Alex went up around Tillsonburg after a new Guernsey heifer and some sheep in the truck and didn't get back until about six o'clock. Lloyd Ross helped me wash up in the afternoon so I got through in good time and helped milk four cows at night. Gave "Dollie" a real cleaning at night.</p> <p>Friday 5</p> <p>Lloyd helped me peddle milk so I was home in time to eat a bachelor's dinner with Roscoe, Tom, and Alex as the rest of the bunch were away for dinner. Happier than ever after being engaged to "my Bonnie Jean" for two whole months.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Saturday 6 1926</p> <p>Another ideal Autumn day. Telfers came down with their team and helped the boys finish drawing in the mangals while I was busy, as usual in the dairy. Took a "dip" at night and retired early.</p> <p>Sunday 7</p> <p>A lovely November day. I was left alone to wash the bottles so had just got started to wash when Arts came outs after me from church. However they helped me so we were all through in an hour's time and up home for dinner at 2.15. Big feed and Roscoe and I came back early for chores and then attended the evening re-opening services at St. Pauls United Church which certainly looked wonderful. Heard a very clever violinist "Will Andrew" of Hamilton. A real Thanksgiving Sunday for me which I finished it up perfectly with a drive home from church with Jean.</p> <p>Monday 8</p> <p>A beautiful Thanksgiving Day and I have a lot to be thankful for this year but the greatest of all things is that I am engaged to a girl like "Jean'. A legal holiday but I did my work up just the same as usual.</p> <p>November Tuesday 9 1926</p> <p>A wet disagreeable day but it cleared up after dinner so the boys didn't have to drive the cattle to the Junction through the rain when they shipped them to the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto. Completed my first year on Bendemere Farm.</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>A dandy fall day. Katie Birley had a rough ride home from town with me in the milk wagon as they were grading the road out to the Golf Links in the morning. Wished I was going up to see Jean but went to bed early looking forward to the next night.</p> <p>Thursday 11</p> <p>A cold day and I had a cool drive when I went up to see Jean at night but I was well repaid for doing so as I had a nice time listening to the radio and a dandy lunch before I started homeward. Memories of a year ago when I spent the day at Guelph Fair with Jean.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Friday 12 1926</p> <p>Mr Telfer motored home from Toronto at night and informed us that in the first day's judging at the Royal, "Bendemere Pencoyd" had won first for Junior Bull calf, Junior championship, and was later awarded reserve grand championship. Pretty good for an eight month's old calf. We also won 2 seconds, one third and 3 fifths.</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>"Bendemere Pencoyds" picture appeared in the "Globe". Bendemere Guernseys won another second, two 5th prizes and a 7th prize at the Royal. Late getting through at night but Tom, Roscoe, and I motored to town with "Queen" and visited the barber shop. Home around eleven.</p> <p>Sunday 14</p> <p>Busy day for me when I worked all day and milked 5 cows at night. Roscoe and I went up {Keghane?} at night. He went up home and I called for Jean and we had a dandy drive around the block before we called in home for a few minutes.</p> <p>November Monday 15 1926</p> <p>A wonderful morning just like Spring but it drizzled some during the afternoon and later rained quite hard after dark and during the night. Roscoe, Alex and I drove up to Birleys at night.</p> <p>Tuesday 16</p> <p>A fair day for the Barker family's trip to the Royal and when I met them on Banfield St in the morning, how I wished I hade been going along with Jean. U.F.Y.P.O held an interesting meeting in Community Hall when Mr. Telfer put on some interesting moving pictures besides a violin solo by Florence Can, Club paper, reading by Edna Jarvis, piano duet by Misses Wells &amp; Holmes making it one of our best meetings.</p> <p>Wednesday 17</p> <p>Roscoe and I drove truck up to Birleys at night to get some milk. Stayed for a while and "Katie" showed us "Billie's" wedding garments and played the wedding music for us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Thursday 18 1926</p> <p>Roscoe went up to Cochranes at night when I went up to spend the evening at Jean's. Nice time listening to the radio etc. Went to sleep going up side-road and almost left Roscoe when I got past McCrows before I woke up.</p> <p>Friday 19</p> <p>A dandy moonlight night. Went up river road and around by Guthries when we went up to Birleys in the truck at night. Plowed in afternoon while Jimmie washed bottles.</p> <p>Saturday 20</p> <p>Helped Roscoe plow again in afternoon Alex came home from Toronto in morning and they all went to the wedding in the afternoon and saw "Billie" married. Bad cold so stayed home and went to roost at night.</p> <p>November Sunday 21 1926</p> <p>Slept in until 6.45 but made things hum when I did get up. Home from milk route just 4 hours and 45 minutes from the time I left. Drove around by Telfers after Jean in afternoon and took her home in the snowstorm. Helped her milk and then after supper, we drove up home for a while. Home at 12.35 after a fast ride and the end of an enjoyable day.</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>Busy morning getting squared up and milk peddled after being away afternoon before Streets very icy but Dollie stood up in spite of all her struggling. Left her at shop and finished route with truck. Didn't get home with her until after six when I went for her in afternoon.</p> <p>Tuesday 23</p> <p>Late getting away in morning but made good time as Dollie didn't slip a bit. Real busy day cleaning up in the dairy after not having washed the bottles for four days. Retired early at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Wednesday 24 1926</p> <p>Very mild in the morning but turned real cold before night. Helped Roscoe load up load of turnips after I had the bottles washed. Had a chat with Jean at night and retired at 9.30. Deposited $37.00 in bank.</p> <p>Thursday 25</p> <p>Did my work in dairy up after Supper, then got ready and walked up to Laughlins where I met Carl and rode home with him to spend the night so I would be ready to go to Guelph in the morning.</p> <p>Friday 26</p> <p>Not a very pleasant morning even if it wasn't very cold. Took Jean over to Kelly's in Dads car then we went to Guelph with Ward and Wilma in the Star in 65 minutes. Interesting time at Conference at Guelph. Attended U.F.Y.P.O. dance at Williams on way home. A wonderful day with Jean.</p> <p>November Saturday 27 1926</p> <p>A very cold frosty day. Made good time on milk route even if I didn't get a very early start. Got load of milk ready after supper, had a swim, and went to toost at ten o'clock.</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p>Had a queer night's sleep when I didn't get up until seven o'clock. Jimmie helped me wash up when I came home so it was 3.30 when we finished dinner. Worked at my books until five and then started at chores. Had a real nice drive with Jean up home after Roscoe. Got some cider and then had a dandy lunch after a spirited debate when we went down the side road.</p> <p>Monday 29</p> <p>A dandy mild day and one would have thought Spring had arrived. Busy day collecting some accounts and working in the dairy. {Ames?} and the Paris Creamery raised the price of milk from 10 to 12 cents per quart.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November Tuesday 30 1926</p> <p>An ideal Autumn day even if it was a little cloudy. Away on the milk route early but didn't get back until about one as I was busy collecting accounts. Fixed up November statements at night and retired early.</p> <p>December Wednesday 1</p> <p>A very cold frosty day for the Provincial election when the O.T.A. and Gov't Control were the chief issues before the people. 75 Gov't Control members were elected when the Ferguson Gov't swept the province. However I didn't lose my vote as H.C. Nixon was elected by a majority of 762. Dad came down to meet when I walked up home to go to Guelph the next day. Had an interesting chat with my parents before retiring.</p> <p>Thursday 2</p> <p>A dandy clear bright cold day for our trip to Guelph. Walked down to Barkers, then hurt my hand cranking the Dodge when we had difficulty in getting it to start. Had a fine trip to Guelph and back with Jean, the fair was interesting and Jean had some good news for me when we had a real chat together. Chicken supper when we got home. {Symes?} did the chores had some wonderful dances with Jean, then they drove {unclear word} home ending a perfect day.</p> <p>December Friday 3 1926</p> <p>Heard that I was married and received several congratulations from different customers on the milk route after being absent the day before.</p> <p>Saturday 4</p> <p>Didn't freeze to death on the milk route even if it was a cold frosty day. Got my load of milk ready after Supper, Roscoe cut my hair and I retired early.</p> <p>Sunday 5</p> <p>A very stormy and blustery morning. Off to town early, home and washed up by two. Took Jean up home for tea after I watched her milk. Nice time and an interesting chat with Dad and Mother before we came home. They had no objections to us getting married in the Spring so maybe I wasn't happy as Jean also had some good news for me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Monday 6 1926</p> <p>A cold bright sunny day. Heavy snowfall of the day before made it pretty heavy going for "Dollie" and I but what did I care when I was happy with the thoughts of completing my term as an M.P. and being a married man in the Spring.</p> <p>Tuesday 7</p> <p>Another fine day and a little milder but not quite so bright. Spend a busy day on the milk route and working in the dairy the remainder of the day.</p> <p>Wednesday 8</p> <p>A mild morning and with lots of ice it was pretty slippery. Took King and Queen on newly painted milk sleigh for first time and made good time. At night Roscoe, Jimmie, and I drove up to Barkers and clipped their six cows so it would be easier for Jean to milk them. Dandy feed of ice cream etc when we finished after 12 P.M.</p> <p>December Thursday 9 1926</p> <p>Felt rather tired after working late the night before so didn't get up very early in the morning so naturally I had to step some to get my work done by supper time.</p> <p>Friday 10</p> <p>Roscoe and I drove to U.F.Y.P.O. meeting in Maus School. Late getting started as usual this time due to the president. Part of the programme failed to show up but we had an enjoyable evening and a box social afterwards. Jean was there and Jack brought me home to Bendemere with the girls in his Ford. Gave my report of the conference at Guelph.</p> <p>Saturday 11</p> <p>Wash day and as usual a busy one for me. Mrs Birley went away in afternoon so five of us batched it for supper and maybe we didn't have a queer feed of beans follwed by stunts in our "gym". Capped up bottles ready for Sunday, had a swim and retired at eleven o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Sunday 12 1926</p> <p>Roscoe and I drove up Keg Lane at night and I got Jean and took her up home with me. Business conversation with Mother and Dad after the rest had gone to bed. It wouldn't have semed like Sunday at all if I hadn't been able to spend a few pleasant minutes with Jean, we had such a busy day at Bendemere.</p> <p>Monday 13</p> <p>A busy Monday collecting bottles and tickets on the milk rout {wording fades out for "route"} and a busy afternoon washing them and cleaning up in the dairy. Felt pretty tired at night so retired at eight o'clock.</p> <p>Tuesday 14</p> <p>Carl came down in afternoon to take Roscoe's place as he went to Toronto in the afternoon to attend U.F.Y.P.O. convention. Carl went to practise at night so it was late when I got the horses fixed up for the night.</p> <p>December Wednesday 15 1926</p> <p>A very cold wintry day with a strong westerly wind blowing. Thought I would freeze on milk route but managed to arrive home in a very much alive but chilly condition. Alex went to Toronto in morning to attend a short course there.</p> <p>Thursday 16</p> <p>Another day just as cold as its mate the day before. Roscoe didn't come home from Toronto as we expected but we kept things going just the same.</p> <p>Friday 17</p> <p>A clear bright frosty day. Attended Mission Entertainment in the Community Hall, heard a good programme and officiated as Santa Claus. Alex and Roscoe came home and rode out to Bendemere with me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Saturday 18 1926</p> <p>Lloyd Ross and Art Wilson were with me on the milk route so I was home in pretty good time even if I didn't get a very early start. Alex went to town at night but the rest of us stayed home and went to roost early.</p> <p>Sunday 19</p> <p>Home from milk route in good time, got ready, had my dinner and drove up to see Jean. Had a pleasant hike down to the house over the hill together but couldn't get in. Got weighed when we came back then later I helped Jean milk and it was then I agreed to work for Mr. Barker and heard the conditions when I had a short talk with him. Heard Atwater-Kent radio hour for a while then we drove up home for a while even if it was snowing quite hard. A wonderful and a happy day for me.</p> <p>Monday 20</p> <p>Up in good time but didn't get home very early as I had a real busy day on the milk route. Told Alex I was going to quit peddling milk also when and why. Addressed some {word over-written} Christmas cards at night and retired at 10 P.M.</p> <p>December Tuesday 21 1926</p> <p>A dandy bright mild day. Clarence Lee moved here with his outfit right after dinner and started putting the straw stack and blowing it into the barn. Roscoe cut my hair after we put the horses to bed so it was ten bells when I hit the hay.</p> <p>Wednesday 22</p> <p>Straw cutters were at Bendemere all day so that it was a busy one for everybody. Alex got hit on the head with the pipes when they fell and it nearly knocked him out.</p> <p>Thursday 23</p> <p>Finished washing my bottles early in afternoon then drove up to help Jean milk and had tea there. After we had washed the dishes "Dollie" took Lou Jean, and I to the Canning Xmas Concert which was great. "Santa Claus" presented me with a mysterious parcel. I also received four Xmas boxes on the milk route.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Friday 24 1926</p> <p>Had a busy day selling extra cream and milk for Christmas and received two Xmas boxes on milk route. At night Tom, Jimmie, Roscoe, and I did some Christmas shopping when we drove "Dollie" to town. Home about twelve o'clock.</p> <p>Saturday 25</p> <p>First Xmas parcel I opened contained a dandy sweater and a snap of Jean from Jean. Home from town at 11.30. Roscoe helped me wash up in the dairy and we drove the truck up home for dinner. Had a queer feed and came back early to milk then went back up again for Supper. There were 26 of us for tea and we had a great time. Some wonderful dances with Jean. Took nurses to car on our way home. "Santa Claus" was very good to me.</p> <p>Sunday 26</p> <p>A very quiet morning in Paris. After I had the bottles washed in afternoon I drove up to Jeans, helped her milk, and had a feed of oysters afterwards. Finished the best Christmas I ever had with my head snuggled up in Jeans lap in front of the fire place. Eleanor and Melville came home with me.</p> <p>December Monday 27 1926</p> <p>Rather a busy day getting things squared around after the holiday. A lonely time for me after spending such a nice time with Jean the two days previous. Had a real sleep at night. Bade Jimmie farewell when he left Bendemere and sailed away to Toronto.</p> <p>Tuesday 28</p> <p>Roscoe and I attended Marjorie McCrows dance at night. McKinnons Orchestra furnished the music but there was such a crowd there one could hardly hear the music let alone find room to dance. However I had a few nice dances with Jean and the best part of all was the drive home together in the wee small hours. Rolled into bed at almost five o'clock after driving Roscoe and Eileen home.</p> <p>Wednesday 29</p> <p>Felt fine after only a little over an hours sleep in the morning when we initiated our new bed room. Eleanor Edwards called up and invited me to a party on Thursday night after I had gone to dreamland at 8.40 P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December Thursday 30 1926</p> <p>A lovely day with a little lower temperature. Walked into Eleanors at night. Barkers, Jack, and {Wloharts?} were there and I had a very nice time playing cards etc. Short ride in the Dodge with Jean and was home and in bed at 12.30.</p> <p>Friday 31</p> <p>Finished up 1926 in front of Barkers' fire place with my head resting snugly in the lap of the only girl I really ever loved. Such an appropriate ending with a real girl after a wonderful year together.</p> <p>The year 1926 has been a wonderful year for me because it was in this year that I found I really loved Jean and Jean only, became engaged to her, presented her with her engagement ring for her birthday, and later arranged our wedding day for March 3rd, 1926. Now I know what is definitely before me and here's hoping for a wonderful 1927.</p> <p>MEMORANDA</p> <p>{no writing on page}</p> </div> transcribed