Cecil Sharp Diary 1917

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Document date

Saturday 15th of September 1917

Transcription Notes

Went to Krypton in the morning returning at 2 — train 1[hour] 40min[utes] late. Got nothing but scarcely expected much in the time. Learnt a good deal about country and Hyden and think we ought to get a good deal so soon as we set our backs on Hazard. The train is always lat e — they say because the engines are not strong enough. I asked why they didn’t either get stronger engines or change the time table! But everything here is slipshod & everybody inaccurate — I call the place Hap-Hazard! My cold water tap yields hot water & hot water tap, cold water — this is the 3rd hotel where I have found this. American plumbers are a wonderful race. Do some harmonizing after return from Krypton and in the evening. Have to see doctor about growth on my back which is sore. He advises electrocuting it & appoints 8.30 tomorrow for the operation.

Location

USA : Kentucky : Hazard [37.24954,-83.1932284]

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