Boston August 1904

Mon Aug 1 Clear most of the day and warm Billon and Joseph browder was here part of the day.

Tue Aug 2 clear and cool. Morning and evening Joseph Crowder was with me awhile this afternoon.

Wed Aug 3 clear and cool. I was watching dam Donald erecting wire fence for Ara Newcomb. I saw Anna Smith and had a little talk with her. She was going up to Florence to see old Mrs. Smith.

Thu Aug 4 clear and pleasant. Bilton called in Rose brought be a can of milk. I went to school and had a talk with Chapple.

Fri Aug 5 clear and hot 86 deg in the shade Sarah was here baking and cleaning house

Sat Aug 6 a hazy day and warm. Sarah brought me over a couple of loaves.

Sun Aug 7 clear and cool high wind from the south dust flying.

Mon Aug 8 clear and cool almost cold enough for a frost this morning Bilton called in.

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