September 1920

MONDAY 6

Drawing out of corner field finished it early in afternoon and drawing out of field next Jack. Drew 11 loads. Wilmatt came over about three o' clock to heep. Stacking on barn dump. Rather dull in morning but brightened and was quite warm.

TUESDAY 7

Finished drawing from field next Jack and drew oat from behind low drinking house, and one load of oat from back 14 ac after supper. 8 loads in all. Wilmatt helping. I to lawn in a.m. for meat. Ma and I up to flax bee in Eluins field in evening. Misty at times in forenoon. Fine p.m.

WEDNESDAY 8

Drew 7 loads of grain from back 14 ac. Stacking it behind barn. Brock to town at night. Beautiful warm day.

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