Thur July 31st_ Fine but warm, men started harvest but broke the machine in the afternoon. Frankie Morse came out on the noon car.

Fri Aug 1st._ Fine after a heavy rain last night. Aunt N. and Uncle called on Mrs {Crops?}. Aunt Nellie, Frankie and I out picking berries. F. and I at Pa's in the evening.

Sat Aug 2_ Fine but warm, Lizzie here for tea and Annie in the evening. Uncle broke machine

Sun Aug 3._ Fine but threatening rain. We were all at Pa's for to spend the day.

Mon Aug 4_ Fine day. "Civic Holiday" Mary and the children also Ma here.

Tue Aug 5_ Rained in the afternoon. Frankie and I over at Ma's for tea.

Wed Aug 6_ Fine day. The girls also Frankie and I up at Mary's for tea and then came down to Prayer Meeting.

Thur Aug 7_ Frankie went home in the morning We were at home.

Fri Aug 8_ Fine day but rained last night. Uncle and I out at Thornhill in the evening

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