May 10, 1894 thru May 11, 1894

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Thursday, May 10, 1894 --- Another day of being sick for Bert, but he went on working anyway! He dragged all day in the sheep pasture on Russell's place while Russell drilled oats on 6 acres of land at his father's place - Milo Dye's. Another windy day.

Friday, May 11, 1894 --- Bert declares it a nice cool day, but says he continues to grunt and cough. Bert dragged all day, and Russell did some dragging, but mostly drilled oats. Bert helped with chores as usual, and declared himself "tired almost out to night".