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Franklin McMillan Diary, 1915-1917
Frank McMillan Diary 1915-1917 2.pdf
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{Inside Cover} Year 1915
{Start of diary}
Jan 15th weather has been mild since the 1st of year
Jan 19th had big snow fall last night ordered three cans of manure from S.W. Marchmet {Market?} to be shipped Febry 15th March 1st + March 20th
Jan 20th Good Sleighing and very cold
Jan 24th Cold below zero this morning
Jan 25th another big snow storm this morning. ordered two cans of manure to Annie this week
Jan 28th. started unloading can of manure. very cold below zero every night.
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