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Theobald "Toby" Barrett Diary, 1917
Theobald Toby Barrett 1917 Diary 114.pdf
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streaks running up towards my elbow. He told me to go home and soak it for an hour in hot water and then put some lotion on it which he gave me, so I started for home but met Dad. Enah & the baby driving to church and Dad. told me to go to Aunty's and he came right down after leaving Enah at church and he got the water hot there on the gas much quicker than we could have at home. I soaked it for a good hour and it took the pain out a lot. I stayed there to dinner and tea. This after noon I went up to see Marj. but she had gone up to the Davises for dinner so I missed her. I knocked around with Charlie Quanbury all the after noon and to-night went to church with Aunty and then over with Marj. It was nearly twelve when I got home but I had to light a fire and soak my arm again as the Dr. told Aunty after church that I had better if the red streaks were still up the arm. Dad. & Enah both came out in their night apparel & hung around till I got through. Fine day but raw.
Monday October 22nd
I haven't done any thing in the way of work all day. I soaked my arm for an hour or more this morning and for a little while this after noon. This after noon
