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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary, 1902-1903
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Wed Feb 5.Th Fine day but still cold, Aunt Mattie and I went out to Thornhill in the sleigh for a drive, I went over to Pa's for a while. Aunties at home. Uncle and I went to WIllie's in the evening.
Thurs Feb 6th. Milder, snowing a little, I went up to Mr. Keys. stayed tea. Cecil brought me home.
Fri Feb 7th. Very windy and blowing snow. We went up to Sherwood for a drive to look for thrashers.
Sat Feb. 8th Stormy again but not quiet as bad as usual, We went over to Pa's for tea.
Sun Feb 9 - Very stormy day, the roads filled in again. our people did not get out to church. I went across the field to Pa's, Elsie and Cecil there
Mon Feb 10. Fine day, pretty cold, We went out to the Social at Mrs Gibsons, collection at table to 20.60
Tue Feb 11. Fine in the morning, the wind getting up storming in the afternoon.
Wed Feb 12. Very cold, and drifting, Uncle and I took Aunt Mattie out to meet the Car, Uncle and T. Farr away in afternoon the latter there for tea.
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