October 1920

FRIDAY 15

Ploughing in 14ac next M Euing. Fine and warm. A little breeze after dinner.

SATURDAY 16

Finished the back 14 ac about eleven o'clock. Then getting the barn ready to draw in mangelo. Drew two loads in afternoon. We to lawn at night. Misty and a little shower in morning but fine afternoon.

SUNDAY 17

Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Anna and Ralph here for dinner and tea. Brock to town at night. Foggy morning but nice afternoon.

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