April, 1926.

11 Sunday. Clear and cold. Walter went to church and S. School this morning. Earl and Ella Miller visited us this afternoon and were here for tea.

12 Monday. Fine and milder. Walter went to the Elmira Monthly Fair this morning and made a day of it. Aubrey was drawing manure. Mrs. Jacob Brown was buried at Elmira.

13 Tuesday. Fine spring day. We butchered a big pig for Richard Day here day.

14 Wednesday. Mild this morning. Showers at noon. Turned cold this afternoon and some snowflurries. The Northern Lights were beautiful tonight. Walter butchered at John Kuhl's today.

15 Thursday. Clear and cold. Walter spent the day in Elmira. Willard Weaver was here for supper. Other callers - Mrs & Mr. Otto Miller & Laura, Irene {Spei...?} Annie Schneider.

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