February, 1926.

1 Monday. Fair and colder. Snowflurries Walter took Vernon to Elmira this morn-ing and went up to Grandpa Krauter's and traded Dexter and Donald off on a heavy team.

2 Tuesday. Fair. We butchered 2 pigs here for Geo. Snider's today. Mrs. Snider was here all day and helped. Geo. Snider was here part of the time.

3 Wednesday. Cold raw east wind blowing. Walter helped to butcher at Norman Snider's today.

4 Thursday. Cold, clear & stormy. Walter spent the day in Elmira Vernon came home with him tonight.

5 Friday. Cold, clear fine day. Ella's birthday. She is 35 years old. Mr. & Mrs. Elmo King were here for supper. Walter & Elmo went up to Liue Weaver's this afternoon and Mrs. Elmo stayed with Ella. Vernon gave Ella a nice box of chocolate for her birthday.

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