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Cecil Swale Diary, 1904
Cecil Swale 1904 Diary 87.pdf
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May THURSDAY, 26 (147--219) 1904
Fixed a place for washing sheep, & washed them without going in a bridge.
A heavy rain & thunder in afternoon.
FRIDAY, 27 (148--218)
Cutting sets for potatoes.
7 bus. Uncle Sam. about 10 bus. of these rotted in pit.
I went to Hepworth Council Meeting.
SATURDAY, 28 (149--217)
Tried to sow potatoes too wet.
Stoned field at bridge, & made gateway at the end of field.
Lots of farmers not done seeding yet, & can't get on land, no roots or corn sowed yet.
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