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James "Rowand" Burgess Diary, 1913-1914
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Friday May 9.
Friday
Saturday May 9 Fine and warm. Temp. 38°. Noble went out to Uncle Alfred's to night. We finished planting our mangles
Sunday May 10 - Fine Dull and cool Temp. Temp. 51°. Light showers of rain
Monday May 11 - Dull and cold. We finished digging the garden and planted our potatoes.
Tuesday May 12 - Dull and cool. Temp. 42°. In Physics Oliver got 58 and I got 88. Rev. J. R. Mann was here to-night. Noble went out to Burgoyne this afternoon.
Wednesday May 13. Dull and cold. Temp. 28°. In Composition Oliver got 66 and I got 65.
Thursday May 14. Fine and cool. Temp. 36°.
Friday May 15. Fine and cool Temp. 31° Papa and Mommma {Momma?} were out at Geddes' to-day
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