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Thursday 2nd February 1917
Snows a little cloudy and sunlight some.
After dinner Ray, Irene & Little Flora departed
in cutter rig for Doras Hallidays. Henry quit.
V dont do much more than visit with Ray.

Friday 2nd February 1917
A clear cold bright day. Voltie drawing sand
from Sand Bay accompanied by Henry & Joe.
Ed gone to school. Howard stopped for Edith,
sent Edith to cellar for apple for Howard dinner.
15 below zero this morning. Froze
for first itme this winter. After dinner Roy
and Irene and baby Flora drove over to
Dicks and Doras. Voltie drew 3 loads
of sand from Maloneys.

Saturday 3rd February 1917
Wind West and extremely cold. The coldest
so far this winter. Voltie drawing sand
from Maloneys shore across the river.
Drew three loads of sand, came a blow
at 3 pm so didnt draw any more.
Telephone cental line out of order. When
want to phone to Irene while at Doras.
So cold we keep all the dogs in
the dining room by the coal stove
including Woodmans half starved Fido after
he is stuffed with Johny cake.