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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary, 1924-1925

Mary Agnes Cooper Diary 1924-1925 (24).pdf

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Sun Aug 24. Fine very warm. John Cooks family took us to Hope. 27. miles called at W. Cooks. Red Hill back here for tea.

Mon Aug 25. Fine moderately warm. Mac and Shirza Cook for tea. I went for powders in evening.

Tue Aug 26. Fine briht and cool. Mrs Davidson went to Ex-childrens day. we washed feather bed cover Aug 27. to morrow. Doctor called. I went to James to tea. aired my Pillows & Blankets

Wed Aug 27. Fine and warmer. Mary Watson here for tea. I called Rectory

Thur Aug 28 Fine and cool I went to Toronto. Willie hurt his foot

Fri Aug 29. Fine and warm. Willie to Toronto foot sit in plaste cast. I went out in eve. very dusty. perfect week for Ex- aired quills

Sat Aug 30. Fine very hot. Doctor called. Mrs Boyle. Miss Medd. Welsh's.

Sun Aug 31. Very, very hot. Dr took us to see Willie and drive after.I went to evening church. Jhey Carletons home from 13 ala. Tomatoes $35.

Mon Sept 1. Fine bright and warm. Labor Day. Mrs Simpson. Miss Mundey called.

Tue Sept 2. Cool after rain early this morning. cleared. I went to Willies eve.

Wed Sept 3. FIne bright and cool. I went to Ex I made Tomato Butter. on 12 car home 7.30. met Lizzie a perfect day. Annie caled. Jim and I. Speight called

Thur Sept 4. Fine bright day. a shower in night. I got corn at N.S.

Fri Sept 5. Fine and very windy and colder. Annie at Willies and back here for tea. our Tomatoes ripening covered Bedroom Box.

Sat Sept 6. Rained during forenoon. cleared terrible cold wind. Dr here. Auntie in bed. not so well. I went to tea at Horticultural show. very cold.

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