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or OBrien and Barry will
be watching. After dinner Voltie
and I dress 17 chickens for market.
Robert weighs each one as soon
as it is picked. Evening V, R, &
Whitmarsh go to OBriens to play
cards & have an evening visit.
They return at 10 pm and go
immediately to bed. Maud mixed
the bread before retiring. Maud slept with
me.

Tuesdday 18 February 1906
The most beautiful day of
all the winter, like a spring day in
April. We arise early and tie the
chickens necks and get everything ready
for market. I send 8 1/2 doz eggs which
V sold for 20cts per doz at Hendersons