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Another old term from the diary

Postby LibraryLady2 » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:54 pm

Is anyone familiar with "dog drum?"
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Re: Another old term from the diary

Postby grouchy » Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:06 pm

Nope.
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Re: Another old term from the diary

Postby grouchy » Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:54 pm

Could you tell us how the term was used. Time of year, in conjunction with a task, etc.
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Re: Another old term from the diary

Postby LibraryLady2 » Mon Jul 25, 2016 8:58 pm

He sent the hired man to bring back dog drum that has been at neighbor's farm for 8 months.
This is March of 1873.
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Re: Another old term from the diary

Postby Kiamichi » Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:16 pm

It sounds like it is just the name of a dog that has strayed.
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Re: Another old term from the diary

Postby Red Oak » Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:33 pm

Could it be a barrel of some sort ?
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Re: Another old term from the diary

Postby grouchy » Tue Jul 26, 2016 9:14 am

That sounds likely.
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