May 8, 1894 thru May 9, 1894

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Tuesday, May 8, 1894 --- Bert declares it a "nice day to work a team". Bert and Russell went down to Milo Dye's place and plowed two acres of stubble - probably last years corn field? Bert declares that "I am still on the sick list, got very neigh bushed twice today"

Wednesday, May 9, 1894 --- Russell and Bert plowed more land at Milo Dye's place, and each dragged six acres. Bert says "I am still grunting, but I am feeling a little better, but I got pritty (sic) tired twice today. I'm interested that Bert can count how many times he got tired?