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James Bowman Diary, 1908 Part Two
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| Dec 1st 08 fair & cold | |||
| Dec 2nd fair & cold | I went to see Car loads of Cattle. it was a fine sight The Angus easily lead. then. I went to look at Cattle in building and then. to sheep did not do much today but look around Stock. & went to the Angus Meeting in evening. Mr Judy Mr Marvin & Mr Missourian were Elected Mr Judy is president I stayed up till about 1 A.M. | ||
| Thursday. 3rd fair & Cold | I got up about 9 a.m. & watched Judging till I came away pd. Will $1000 to help out with his Expenses. I pd $125 per day. I left Show about 1.30 P.M. had dinner & went to train berth $125 paper 05. Tip 10¢ supper 50¢ | 10.00 1.25 .10 .50 |
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