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Ellamanda Krauter Maurer Diary, 1926-1927
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March, 1926
30 Tuesday. Raw east wind blowing. Ella hung out her washing this morning. We had an early dinner and Walter went to Dan Bowman's sale with Earl Miller. Ella went along too and called on Rachel and then went over to Lincoln's and stayed there for tea. Mrs. Louis Miller intended to visit Ella this afternoon but as she was gone Mrs. Miller visited at Lincoln's too.
31 Wednesday. Rain and Sleet. The telephone is out of commission and the only neighbours we can speak to are Stauge's. No traffic on our road at all. Noah Miller visited us this afternoon.
Born - On Mar. 26. To Mr. & Mrs. Addison Reist, a daughter. Born - On Mar. 27 To Mr. & Mrs. Herb Norris, a son.
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