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Courtland Olds Diary, 1896

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June SATURDAY 27 1896

Jim and I finished our fence this morning after which we got in a load of rakings. We have since been hoeing strawberries. Find a very serious job again owing to the pusley and pig weed which has got quite a start. Recieved a letter from Mr Mackay about my plum trees this evening find time all right on that line, if his assistant is not.

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June SUNDAY 28 1896

Owing to a heavy shower that passed over about the time we usualy go to church we did not go this morning but went this evening instead. Enjoyed the day very much for it privelege of rest, after the hard weeks work. The Lord has also been with my me, and my heart has been satisfied with His presence.

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