October, 1926

11 Monday. Dull morning Wonderful afternoon. Ella did the washing. Walter went to the Elnira Monthly Fair. Vernon & Aubrey took 2 loads of flor to Floradale. This p.m. we took up 6 rows of potatoes. Ges. Snider came here and helped.

12 Tuesday. Fair. This morning we picked up the rest of the potatoes 4 rows. This afternoon they put them in the cellar and brought in 2 loads of mangel Aubrey was plowing.

13 Wednesday. Rain last night Colder today. Walter took a load of wheat to St. Jacobs. Aubrey plowed.

14 Thursday. Fair. A few showers this p.m. Ella went to Elnia this morning with Walter and Vernon and Aubrey plowed. This p.m. they worked at the mangels.

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