Sunday, September 30, 1917

Well, breakfast at six thirty in the state dining room. For breakfast we had hash and coffee, and as usual it tasted good; seasoned well with dirt and flies. After breakfast, off to the tent, tidied up, and then some boys came, and they were very glad to see us. We both had a very … Continue reading Sunday, September 30, 1917

Saturday, September 29, 1917

We started about eight o’clock through some lonely country. One place we passed through had Americans scattered around. A spy had been captured the day before. He had pictures of the town and a wireless concealed on his person. A German airplane was brought down here also. The place is 15 miles behind the firing … Continue reading Saturday, September 29, 1917

Friday, September 28, 1917

Was a very busy day getting ready and helping to put things in order. Lunch at 2. Must be ready to start at four. We were to go to our appointment in a fine limousine. Just think, we had to hurry to get out of the city gates before six o’clock but made it. Then … Continue reading Friday, September 28, 1917

Thursday, September 27, 1917

Worked until one o’clock and ate lunch. Went to have our dresses fitted and came home to work and we finished at six and cleaned up for dinner at seven. Then we went for a walk and came back and packed our trunks and got our things ready because we expected to leave on Sat. … Continue reading Thursday, September 27, 1917

Wednesday, September 26, 1917

Well, this was a day. Went to get our dress tried on and it took all of the morning. Then we went to see the oldest church “Notre Dame” (The Church of Our Lady). It certainly is a wonderful building. The outside is covered with life-sized statues. On one side are the five foolish and … Continue reading Wednesday, September 26, 1917

Tuesday, September 25, 1917

Breakfast at eight. The men left for their appointments, and we went to do some shopping. We bought some postcards and stamps and a pouch for our passports. Had lunch and went to our room and washed some more of our clothes and it was time for dinner. Then we read and tried to brush … Continue reading Tuesday, September 25, 1917

Monday, September 24, 1917

We were to have breakfast at eight, but first we went to have our measure taken for our dress. They have a strange method of taking your measure. They fit it to you then cut it around and sew it. That takes a long time. Then we went back to the hotel and to wait. … Continue reading Monday, September 24, 1917

Diary of Margaret Sheldon’s Work in the World War

We left New York on the afternoon of Sept. 13, 1917. Each day on board was pleasant and interesting. Learning to speak French was great fun. Our teacher, Mr. S. Dequister, who was a salvationist about twelve years ago, was a very pleasant man. At present he is a Y.M.C.A. worker. The weather was … Continue reading Diary of Margaret Sheldon’s Work in the World War