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Olive Esther Delmage Diary, 1902
2012.67.3_DELMAGE_92.pdf
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Aug 15th Friday
I did up common work & then worked on my fancy work. George cutting with binder at Mr. Cassidy & Tom Gibbons. I did a baking of bread. A lovely day.
Aug 16th Saturday.
I was down hearted all day for something took all my turkeys I was busy looking for them but failed to find them. George up to Tom Gibbons till dark. Alice & I took Emma & mother & Mr. Tom Shanes for tea & then home. Had a pleasant time. A rainy day. Mother busy making shirts for father.
Aug 17th Sunday.
Helen, Mother, Father, & {illegible} went to Mr. Hicks{?} Milsaps. George & I had a good talk.
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