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James Bowman Diary, 1904

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Sat. sep 9th 1904 fine	We arrived at london about noon and got into our New Quarters about 3 P.M. We ~~pay~~ get six meals for $1.00 here I paid Entries $650 Freeman Barber sowing wheat	6.50
Sunday, 10th fine	Herbert went to Church in morning and I in Evening W
Monday 12th fine	We prepared cattle for showing tomorrow Charlie finished harrowing wheat.
Tuesday 13th ~~Dull~~ fine	C Plowing wheat stubble We showed cattle today and got about exactly same prizes as Toronto with two more herds in competition we won $10000
Wensday 14th wet	Father & C worked around barn. Herbert and I looked after Stock.
Thursday 15th fine	C Plowing wheat stubble Herbert & I looking after Stock.
Friday 16th fine	C Plowing wheat stubble Herbert & I looking after Stock sold Witch of Mote to W.R. Stewart for $24000 recd $4000 and got his note due Jan 1st for $20000. we left grounds about 8 9 P.M.
Saturday 17th fine	We arrived home at about 1 P.M. And found all well We got stock home & did chores C went for Chop but got very little

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