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I dont eat any thing to day. A Christmas tree
and concert in upper school, Miss Glenn
teacher. Emma & Edith go with Jacks N's
load. Shell Niles Irvine came to telephone
to Dr Buchanan for she is frightened about a
mistake she made in giving her another
medicine. Dr phoned "It is all right"

Tuesday 19 December 1916
A clear bright day. Emma worked over the
butter filled R jar and only 4 lbs
left for us to carry to market. V working
on sheep pen. Emma washed again to day. Voltie
shot a big wild duck which Emma dress as
clean as any duck could be prepared for the oven.
I crocheted on pie tidy tho I'm not very well
but better than yesterday. Voltie gone over to R's
a concert practice at the church this evening.
E and E went. Returned late all abed
when they came. V before going to bed took
a bath and shaved.

Wednesday 20th Dec 1916
A cloudy morning looks like another
storm. I guess I'm better this morning.
I ate a piece of toast, a wee piece of cheese
and drank a cup of weak tea. sun comes out and
shines clear. I write a letter to Grace. Emma washing.
Edith goes over to R's carrying milk and stuff.
A rehearsal at church this evening. Churned
worked butter for market dressed 15 fowl for
market. V drove over for R, she came and helped
all day. A letter from Watson, Nelly Brooks, Sylve and
Alice Higgins. I write & send another letter to Grace.