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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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