August 1920

SATURDAY 28

Finished cutting wheat about 10:30. Da shocking it and Brock getting barn ready to draw in. Drew I load of barley from other place in afternoon. Dull morning and heavy mist. Quite a sprinkle at noon. Then came out fine. We to lawn at night.

SUNDAY 29

Brock to church at night. Rather dull and looking like rain a little miggle in night.

MONDAY 30

Drew eight loads of barley from other place and 1 load of oat after supper from back of barn next bush. Beautiful bright breezy day.

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