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William John "Willy" Little Diary, 1914-1925

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{35 is printed in the top right corner}

Wednesday February 4

May 22nd. Bob McDonald and I drove to St. George at night to a pay a fine of $1.50 for cows being found on the road by inspector.

" 23rd. Prof. Kirk patrick of Toronto preached our Anniversary Services, also conducted baptism among them Mr & Mrs Farquharson's baby.

" 24th Started to plow corn ground and went to Kelly Concert at night at St. George. Isa & Rosie Sharp came over and went with me. I drove them home afterwards and stayed all night at their home and attended Paris S.S. Convention in the afternoon. {25th is written in the left margin but the writing looks like a continuation form the 24th} Rev R. Morrow having asked me to take his place as County Soc. Mr. Robertson of Toronto gave a splendid talk on A.B.C. work. A very fine rain in the evening.

"28" Drove to Thornhill in the evening and had a nice visit exchanging some plants & bulbs for a new chrysanthemum.

"29" Sowed the corn in the back ten acre field, about 8 acres of some Wisconsin 2 bus No 7 & 1/2 bus Teaming

"30" Last goose hatched out with 10 gooslings.

June 2nd. A very fine rain which in deed welcome, coming as it after a very dry May. Roan cow had a fine light roan calf (steer)

" 5th Went to Brantford to attend N. & S. Brant Farmers Institute Meeting. Had tea with Mr. and Mrs. T. Moon Planted squash and popcorn.

"7th. Started to draw manure for mangels and turnips.

"8. Went to Guild at St. George., it being my night for to

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