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From: Richard Riggs <>
Subject: Re: SCHOOL
Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 20:21:37 -0700


Ann Barrett wrote:

> Tue 12 Nov 1867
> Being the Pig-killing season, several children are absent in consequence.
> ----------------------------------
>
> I know there are no names on this last date, but "Pig-killing" seems a
> strange reason for being absent from school.
> Regards, Ann. IOW.

I am sure there was a great deal of work to do when a pig was slaughtered.
Lots of hot water was needed. There was a lot of scraping to clean the skin.
Firewood had to be gathered to keep the fire going. Also, there was probably
some good food to eat. Lots of reasons for the kids to stay home. Richard

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