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Edith "Gertrude" Brown Hood Diary, 1928
Gertrude Brown Hood Diary, 1928_095.pdf
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Friday, June 22 Weather, fine in morning with thunderstorm in afteroon Men finished mangel in morn. + went down to Scotts to bale in afternoon. Went down to Browns at night for a little while
Saturday, June 23 Weather, Cloudy with light showers Market day Produce from farm Cream 90 pts Butter 65 lbs Eggs 82 doz Potatoes 3 bags Men baled at Scotts all day
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