April 1920

FRIDAY 9

Da done chores in morning and Brock took 4 pigs to moorefield. Then drew up the rest of wood from back bush in afternoon 2 loads. Bright but cold wind and flurries of snow. Tom Bertram sold his farm $14 00 and bought Mr. Millo 6500.

SATURDAY 10

Done chores and Brock chopping. Went to lawn in afternoon with team and got some oat and corn from the farmers club. Her and I to lawn at night. Snowing at times and dull.

SUNDAY 11

Home all day. Very soft snow mild.

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