January 12 thru 13, 1894

I will not be transcribing each entry since most of Bert's diary is pretty clear. You can read the original more easily by clicking on the image above to view a larger version. I will be including this paragraph, or something similar in each entry so that new readers will know they can click the image to enlarge it for easier reading. Also, there will be some links to the right of the page with relevant information that may be of interest.  If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. My notes will include the basics of what Bert talks about each day, along with my own personal thoughts, research, information gleaned from past or future entries, etc. If you have information or suggestions that may help my research, please e-mail me.
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Friday, January 12, 1894 ---  Twelve degrees above zero.  Bert and Leman draw three more loads of firewood from the woods, and then do the noon chores.  They then had dinner (noon meal).  They then hunt up some sacks to draw potatoes in.  They then do the evening chores, and then go to visit Mr. J. G. McConnells.  The temperature remains at twelve degrees all day!


Saturday, January 13, 1894 ---  Ten degrees this morning - Bert walks to town (Naples?) to get a half a dozen safety pins (4 cents), and a bottle of extract of malt for $1.00.  (Note:  Extract of malt is most usually used as a key ingredient in making beer.  Perhaps Bert makes his own home brew?)  He caught a ride home with his father, and then went to Russell Dye's place and then to M.B.Dye's (Milo) for supper.  Bert then went over to Russell's to stay the night.