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Wednesday 14 March 1917
John came last night at 11 pm. A cloudy morning; froze last night but
soon thaws. Voltie arose very early before
day light ate a little breakfast and was off
for Kingston before I was up. driving up
the ice with the logs to be sawed. Will N
came last night at 12 midnight had been
across the river. He staid till after breakfast
and nearly noon when he picked up and
went home. V came home at 5 pm. bringing
his lumber. Had been to see the Doctor and
got more medicine. John went over to R place
and drove home the cows then drove to OBriens with J.OB's bobs.
I received two letters. Grace & Belle. Edith went to school.
two eggs this 14th March.

Thursday 15 March 1917
A mild day; froze last night. This is
butchering day, V has the help of John and Joe. V is
much better. Srs! and Samy too is here with his
long over coat on. Edith is home to day paring
apples for our dinner sauce.

Friday 16 March 1917
A very good day. Voltie goes to Kingston
with pig pork, 19 cts per lb weighed 476
brought home a lot of things but didnt pay his taxes

Saturday 17 March 1917
A Saturday bad day blows rains. John and
V between showers draw three loads of gravel
which make only 4 loads.