Monday, August 8, 2011

May 16, 1894 thru May 17, 1894

If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. 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. 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 ..... especially with input on Bert's coded entries?

Wednesday, May 16, 1894 --- Frost for the second night in a row! Bert is still "ailing and grunting", but he managed to cut some seed potatoes for planting, and covered some of the potatoes planted yesterday. He also helped draw five loads of manure. He mentions his headache again - again using the phrase "my head has ached to beat Grant".

Thursday, May 17, 1894 --- Bert and Russell finished plowing ground for planting barley, and he goes down to Sheldon Fisher's place and borrowed his drag. He and Russell dragged the potato patch at Mr. Avery's place three times, and then did the chores. Bert says "it thunders and lightens (sic) and threatons (sic) rane (sic)" Once again he reports still being sick.... "I am still grunting."


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