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Saturday 7th March
After chores all done and every
thing done for the day, Voltie drives
to Clayton to get the money from the
bank, came and went to corners for
medicine for me. He brought from
Clayton maple sugar, glucose, a
wrapper for me, gingham for Emma,
a dress print for Edith and pea nuts
and oranges. Oh but I dont feel very
well this nasty grippe.

Sunday 8 March 1914
I have almost forgoten what occured
this day. I know its Sunday a day of rest
and as I cant do any thing only rest,
why I rest

Monday 9 March 1914
A lovely day. Voltie went to Kingston
to pay a bank note went to Bobs
for dinner. Sold eggs at .30 per doz
brought home cracked corn, 2 papers,
pins, 8 yds white shaker flannel.
Nothing done at home this day, neither
in door nor out except a few chores
at the barn. Voltie brought home a
new beadstead for my room. A real
beauty iron, while enamaled trimed with
brass. I was in bed when V came home.
V bought Edith a pair of stockings.