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Reminiscences of An Old Washing Box
A first person reminiscence of a wooden wash box built in the east, shipped to Toronto and then to a hamlet for a sister, describing eighteen years of hard toil and neglect, with family changes and a newer machine replacing the old device. The narrator expresses pride despite frailty and past abuse.
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Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion Lands Agency
Dutles
Toronto
Hamiota
Jef
Viescooa Jane