August, 1927. 13 Saturday. Fair. Showers last night Walter helped to thresh at Elmo King this p.m. Colon came up for tea and Edith, Roy, Lois and Sonny went home with him.

14 Sunday. Sultry this morning. Very cool by tonight. We went to church & S.School this morning then went to Charle Holland's near Cometog for dinner & supper. Ella went to Church at Cometog with Charlie & Ida.

15 Monday. Fair and very cool. THe men were scuffling corn & {oats?} today. We were at Louis Miller's tonight.

16 Tuesday. Clear and cool. Walter & Vernon brought in 7 loads of barley today. Ella did her washing.

17 Wednesday. Clear and cool. The men were cutting barley this a.m. and helped to thresh at Eph. Snyder's Edna and her five children visited Ella and were here for tea. Mr. & Mrs. Norman Snider, Mr & Mrs. Harodl Howden, Carol, Elizabeth & Elaine Snider called here tonight.

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