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In the afternoon Celine and children arrived home in motorcar from 125th St, where Louis fetched them, return from Baskerville's 
Aug 17 [[strikethrough]] Worked in lab [[/strikethrough]] Wrote some letters. Felt somewhat "heavy" today. Morning a certain Mr. Fritz Hiller assistant of Erdmann came with card of introduction from the latter and from [[Grieff?]]. Typical young German "Herr Professor". Stayed for lunch then left about 2 P.M.
[[margin - Prof Erdmann sends another priggish German professor to me]]
Afternoon worked on auto putting oiling system in good condition.
Hot and greasy work. Afterwards decided that "knocking" was caused by worn motor bearings.
Hot sultry day.
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Aug 18. A fine day. Concluded to take a restful day. Spent morning and largest half of afternoon in reading. Then wrote some letters.
In the afternoon Lewis took motor apart and found a much worn bearing on front cylinder
Aug 19. Spent a full day with Lewis demounting engine. Hot and greasy work.
Aug 20. A hazy foggy day. Started writing some letters.
Had to admonish George and family for spending ten dollars for lumber. Told him I would pay five and he could earn remaining five by doing some weeding in garden.
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