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Franklin McMillan Diary, 1929-1930
Frank McMillan 1929-1930 Diary 47.pdf
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Feby 16th. Heavy rain in the night cooler and still raining some this morning. left about 8am had breakfast on the way to Coral Gables. drove around Coral Gables. some very large buildings (holets etc) and some nice homes. it was raining and we did not stay long. took 2 snaps. Paid 25¢ for 6 big oranges. and loaded up with Gas 5 gals $115 {he means $1.15}. Started on the Tamiami Trail. the first 30 miles is as straight as a string with a canal alongside with lots of people fishing in it the highway goes right across the Everglades. at 930a.m. in desolate swampy country. with groups of Cypress trees about 6 feet high Lots of birds, cranes & Herons. White, brown & white grey. grey & blue. dark blue birds with long legs & short necks. turkey buzzards coots. blackbirds. thrushes fish jumping out of the water in the canals an' plants on the trunks of trees (mostly cypress trees) with red & yellow flowers look like Pineapple plants after about 75 miles the road curves north. to go up the other Coast of Florida some palm trees now Rain stops about noon Passed a fig big farm with acres of tomatoes planted then sections with long coarse grass. Passed 4 South West Mounted Police