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Courtland Olds Diary, 1895

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July TUESDAY 9 1895

Have been moving hay in the orchard to day, the crop is an exceedingly light one however, and cut very hard. We have it all cut but about an acre to night. Wheat harvest is upon us, & would almost do to cut to morrow. Rain has failed to come again it has cleared off and become quite cool. The drought has made havoc in general of the hay crop & pasture.

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July WEDNESDAY 10 1895

I just about finished cuting hay in the orchard this forenoon, & Jim has been rakeing up this afternoon with the horse-rake. I have also been cultivating potatoes and corn this afternoon. Was just informed of the sudden death of old Hugh Pascoe who has lived near us for some years He was a drinking man & I fear was poorly prepared for the change.

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