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Friday 16 Oct 1914
Not a pleasant day, dont rain
but threatens it, a little rain at
noon but the hay press is in
opperation. Oh I'll be glad when
this gang is gone. I washed breakfast
dishes made two apple pies, cooked
beans etc. Maggie here for oil
and filling. Ediths head full
about school.

Saturday 17 Oct 1914
A cloudy misty morning but they pumped
hay all day and we cooked all day three
square meals. After supper and
after dark John McDonald and his
Hogan gang went home and the house
is clear of that lot, and we are alone
excep McKay and I'll be glad when
he too is gone.

Sunday 18th
A fine day sun shining clearly and
bright.

Monday 19th
A fine day Geo plowing Samy and
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