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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary, 1902-1903

MaryAgnesCooperDiary_1902-1903ExerciseBook_039.pdf

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Thur Oct 23,_ Fine day but cold. Started of our {Mat?} men finished roots. I went to Prayer Meeting

Fri Oct 24 {the number 24 was written over the number 23}_ Fine day, a little wrmer. Mrs Leasdale and Annie, also Mrs Troyer here for tea.

Sat Oct 25 {the number 25 was written over the number 24}_ Fine and warm. Aunt Mattie out I came home in the afternoon.

Mon {this word was written in bold over the word Sun} Oct 26 27_ Fine day but cold.We killed our turkeys sold. for 11. cts. to Mr Johnson.

Mon Sun Oct 25 26 Fine day quiet warm. Uncle and Aunties at morning church. Aunt Mattie and I at Fisherville in the afternoon. We started out to evening church but turned back on account of rain. Uncle at Mr Farrs for tea.

Tue Oct 27 28_ Fine but cold. I went out to Mrs Shuters Sale. and stayed and had tea at Mary Watsons. I came home with Mr Keys.

Wed Oct 29 {this number was written over the number 28}_ :Fine but very cold, quiet a squawl of snow last night. I brought Marjorie down. we finished our Mat. I sold my pig to Mr Pearson for $11.50.

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