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Ellamanda Krauter Maurer Diary, 1926-1927
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March, 1926
17 Wednesday. Fine clear day. Walter took a load of grist to Floradale this morning and they took the drill up to Allen Wagner's this afternoon.
18 Thursday Lovely mild day. Walter and Aubrey went to Elmina this morning. brought home the paino from Clegorn's and Vermon came home with them. Ella and Esther helped me cut quilt patches this afternoon and Earl and Wesley came up for supper too.
19 Friday. Cloudy. Shower of rain this evening. We hitchered a fig here for {Tra...?} Lynchs today. Our company for dinner - Mr. & Mrs. Ezra Maurer and Mrs. Meren Trey and for supper Mr. & Mrs. Leicohn Weaver, Dorice & Howard.
20 Saturday. Lovely spring like day. Vernom spent the afternoon at Addiene Reist's and Walter went to Schechl's for the butter.
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