June 3 - 9, 1948

June 3: "Went to farm early this morning. Raked hay most of morning, put hay rack on rubber tires. Worked in hay field most of afternoon. Was very hot. Sure need rain."

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June 4: "Went to farm early this morning. Worked with hay till noon. They started baling at 11:30. Got 402 bales of hay. Got it all put up by 7:00. Didn't get home till very late. Bought 2 chickens from Dan."

June 5: "Went to farm late this morning.Took rake home to Connell's. Unloaded rest of baled hay. Used rotary hoe on patch of corn after dinner. Came home early. Went to Betty Edwards wedding and reception this evening. Got home before midnight. Had a very lite rain last evening."

June 6: "Got up late this morning. Mowed lawn before dinner, also painted screen. Had light shower of rain this morning. Kids are at Ertmoed's to a birthday party. Went to Dan's to picnic about 3:30. Had a shower of rain.

June 7: "Went to farm early this morning. Plowed corn most of day. Was very cool this morning. Had very little rain over the weekend. Went to Morton at noon and got half of baby beef, about 140 pounds. Started to cut it up this evening."

June 8: "Went to farm early this morning. Plowed corn till about 8:30 then went to Peoria. Got back at 11:00, plowed all afternoon, was very cool all day. Finished cutting up meat. Mom put up 9 pints of spinach."

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June 9: "Went to farm early this morning. Plowed corn most of day. Was cool this morning, still no rain. Came home early this evening."