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William Henry Arkell Diary, 1908-1915
William Arkell, 1908-1915 57.pdf
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March 1st Walter drawing out manure. I took a load of mowing to town for Wm Armstrong this morning & Lizzie, Annie, Helen & I went to Shielfield this evening. Annie went to Walkerton this morning
2nd Walter drawing out manure. I went to town this morning and attended Geo McEvers sale. bought 3 ram lambs & sold them again for 50 c per head more. also bought a ladder
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6th A Beautiful day. Robert McKee came over this afternoon and helped Walter draw some clover hay in for the sheep. Agnes & Jean came over this afternoon. Will in bed all day.
7th. Sabbath. No one goes to church to-day. Will still no better. Saw McCullough's passing to church and asked them to call & send out the Dr. He came directly and prescribed for La Grippe.
8th. - Walter busy with the chores. Annie went to town this afternoon. Will still in bed.
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