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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Wednesday, March 7, 1894 --- Bert, along with John and Leman, cleaned the hog pen. Then Leman went over to Charles Corey's to see him about drawing hay and to see how the roads are. (Spring time and all the thawing means muddy roads) Pa and Bert go to Naples to do some trading. Bert got a pair of pants, and a pair of mittons (sic). "it thawed all day"
Thursday, March 8, 1894 --- Below freezing in the morning, but it thawed all day. Bert saw the first bluebird of the season. Bert did the morning chores at Russell's, and then Leman and Bert went over to John Babcock's new place with 2 loads of oats. They ate a can of beef.... probably home canned.
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