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Cecil Swale Diary, 1904
Cecil Swale 1904 Diary 61.pdf
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February THURSDAY, 25 (56-310) 1904
Shovelled snow all day off barn & chained the most of the split posts.
Must have been 4 1/2 feet of snow on SE side of main barn.
Mail Got through tonight first since Saturday.
FRIDAY, 26 (57-309)
2 loads today
about zero
Skidded all the logs but some long ones
Sent E. in with a load.
SATURDAY, 27 (58-308)
Milder 2.26. 3.18. 1.16. to Cement works
Skidded all the logs cut.
Only one load left now to fill bill.
Thunder & lightening tonight & some rain
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