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December 1, 1922 - Friday
To me it would be cheaper, in dollars and cents, to screen the houses, in spite of the high initial cost and constant up keep, than to permit such a waste of time, suffering, and deterioration in the health of the personnel by letting them go unscreened. [unscreened] Some of the mis. have screened one room or a corner of a verandah, in order to be able to enjoy a little peace and comfort when at home. S. brought me some breakfast, and later dinner; I didn't want any "tea" (food, I never drink the beverage- except on special occasions when I cannot well refuse; the British make it too strong to suit me; the Americans are not so addicted to its use.) Since ice cannot ordinarily be procured outside of the metropolis and chief port- Rangoonit is always served hot; the Americans are the only ones who ever serve it iced. Recently we've been able to get ice here in Mandalay but it is very expensive, so we do not indulge often. The others report a delicious dinner, fine fellowship, and altogether a very successful day yesterday, my second Thanksgiving in Burma, first in M.
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December 2, 1922 - Saturday
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