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James "Rowand" Burgess Diary, 1913-1914
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a carnival to-night. James and Ethel Christie were in also. Uncle Gilbert was in also and is staying over night.
Saturday March 7. Dull and cold. Temp. Uncle Gilbert went home to-night.
Sunday March 8. Stormy and cold. Oliver came in Papa and Mamma saw a crow.
Monday March 9. Dull and mild colder towards night. Temp. 10°. Papa and Mamma went out to Christies in the morning and came back in the afternoon.
Tuesday March 10 Dull & cold Temp 10° In Physics Oliver got 60 & I got 65
Wednesday March 11 Fine & cold. Temp. 0°.
Thursday March 12. Fine & cold with snow at night Temp. 8°.
Friday March 13. Fine and cold Temp. 18°. Ethel and Donnie were in.
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