July, 1927

16 Saturday. Sultry & threatening. The men were drawing manure.

17 Sunday. Showery. We went to church & S.School this morning and to Sim Weavers for supper, also called at Lincoln

18 Monday. Beautiful day. Ella did her washing, also Edna and {illegible}. The men hauled manure all day and finished their field.

19 Tuesday. Perfect day. Walter cut some hay this morning and they were scuffling {roots?} & cow the rest of the day. Ella hoed the garden.

20 Wednesday.Another perfect day. The men finished the scuffling and brought in 5 loads of hay this afternoon. Margie & Helda Hoffman visited Ella today and were here for dinner.

21 Thursday. Fair & Heavy rain tonight. Walter shipped hogs this morning and they brought in 4 loads of hay this afternoon. Ella picked some strawberries in Schwindt's bush. Tonight we went up to Grandpa Krauter's and got some cherries. Ed, Alvin & Aunt Barbara were there.

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