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James "Rowand" Burgess Diary, 1913-1914
James_Rowand_Burgess_Diary_1913-1914 12.pdf
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boots. We planted some potatoes to day.
Sunday May 11. fine warming with thunderstorms at night and warm. Temp. 34 Noble came home.
Monday. Fine in morning. Thunder storm in evening. Temp. 40° Noble went out to Scott's.
Tuesday Dull and cold, Temp. 42. In Spel. Oliver got 80 and I got 80.
Wednesday May 14. Fine & Cold. Temp. 4{?}°
Thursday May 15 Wet in morning with thunder storm at night. Temp. 42°
Saturday May 17. Fine & warm. Thunderstorms in latter part of afternoon. Temp. 36° Uncle Sandy Aunt Lizzie Uncle Andrew and Aunt Bessie were in.
Friday May 16. Wet in morning. Fine in afternoon.
Sunday May 18. Fine and cold Temp. 40. Noble came home and went away.
Monday May 19. Fine & cold Temp. 35°
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