July, 1926

12 Monday. Cool & showery this morning. Fair and windy this p.m. Vernom and Ella hoed in the garden for awhile this morning and picked berries in Reists' bush this afternoon. Walter & Aubrey spent the biggest part of the day in Elmira and Aubrey went up to his brother {?} for supper. Our callers tonight - Charlie Miller, {?} & Harvey {?}.

13 Tuesday. Fair and cool. Vernom & Ella did the washing and Vernon{Previous transcriber interprted as "Vernom" but I am pretty sure the writer is authoring "Vernon" based on the text as well as context} & Aubrey hoed mangels till noon. Walter was cutting and raking. This afternoon they brought in 4 loads of sweet clover.

134{4 is superpositioned above 3} Tuesday. Wednesday. Fair and warmer. The men brough in 6 loads of sweet clover today. Born - To Mr. & Mrs. Ed. {Boleuder?} twins, son and daughter. {Fern?} & Cecil.

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