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Kate Halliday Mickle Diary, 1920-1921

Kate_Mickle_Jan-Aug-1920 118.pdf

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and to S.S. Stayed home at night but Charles went. After church, Charlie Alice Jean & Mr. Tuer were here. Gave them tea sandwiches & cake.

Monday Feb. 7th.

Mr. Caldwell sick so I spent the day at the office. Feeling sick myself.

Tuesday Feb. 8th.

Spent most of the day at the office. Feeling pretty wretched. Went to Dr. Rannie and had my throat burnt.

Wednesday Feb. 9th.

Feeling really sick to-day. Lay on the sofa all morning. Mr. Caldwell still at home & 'Lily' was sick in the afternoon so Charles all alone at the office, first time in years. I went down about 4 o'clock and worked until 6. Sort of drizzling day.

Thursday Feb. 10th.

Sent a birthday telegram to Nell. Cold still bad. Went to the office in the afternoon and did some work at home in the morning.

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