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Ellamanda Krauter Maurer Diary, 1926-1927
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April, 1926
6 Tuesday. Snowed. Clear a.m. Cloudy & raw east wind this p.m. Ella & Vernom did the washing. Walter took a load of grist to Floradale, stayed all day and had his dinner at Ezra's.
7 Wednesday. Rain and sleet this morning. Cloudy and milder this p.m. Walter went to the Annual Meeting at church this forenoon. New callers - Charlie, Noah and Earl Miller.
8 Thursday. Cloudy. Walter chipped hogs at Elmira, also took the Tamworth hay to Elmira for Noah {Last name?}. Ella has the grippe. Aubrey went to Alma tonight.
9 Friday. Fine day. Vernom has the grippe. Aubrey was drawing manure.
10 Saturday. Fine day. Aubrey was drawing manure. Walter visited at Sim. Weaver's and Peter {Schmechl's?} this afternoon. Vernom and Ella feel somewhat better.
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