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James "Rowand" Burgess Diary, 1913-1914

James_Rowand_Burgess_Diary_1913-1914 24.pdf

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Oliver and I went out taking turn about. I went to Uncle Alfred's. Edgar and I went to the river. Oliver came home. Dr. Patterson is dead.

Wednesday July 30. Fine & hot. Temp. 60°.

Thursday July 31. Fine & very hot. We went to the bay at the lake and Geddeses went too.

Friday July 3 August 1. Fine & warm. Arthur & Edgar were in and also Oliver.

Saturday August 2. Fine & hot. Temp. 58°. Edgar was staying in all day. {Helen?} came in and is staying in. Noble came home.

Sunday Aug. 3 Fine & hot. Temp. 58°.

Monday Aug. 4. Fine & warm. Temp. 54°. Noble & I went out to Scott's. We are hoeing & taking in one load of hay. Mr. Myers was here.

Mon. Tuesday Aug. 5 Fine & warm. Temp. 46°. We were hoeing most of the day & took in the rest of the hay. Mr. Myers went away.

Wednesday Aug. 6. Dull & cool with a sprinkle of raiin. Temp. 60°. Singling turnips. J. Scott & J. Maxwell were away all day.

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