Had breakfast at the Madames. Then to the hut. Put some things in order and washed all morning. After dinner, Ens. went to bed because her head was needing a rest. I wrote to the Capt. and went back to the hut and had a march with about ten children; not one could speak English. … Continue reading Sunday, October 21, 1917
Month: October 1917
Saturday, October 20, 1917
A great day. First a new boss, Major Anderson. As we were leaving our rooms we met the Col., a glad eater, and went to the Emile Guzan and got a new stove and a big tank. The stove is about one foot high and is round. The tank would hold about twenty gallons, then … Continue reading Saturday, October 20, 1917
Friday, October 19, 1917
Heard the bombarding during the night. It was at a place called Nancy. Sixty soldiers and twenty others were killed and some hurt. A very pleasant day. Went to the tent and made applesauce and cleaned up. Made some coffee and was getting ready for dinner when Col., Major Anderson, Adj. Starber, and Ens. … Continue reading Friday, October 19, 1917
Thursday, October 18, 1917
Raining this morning. We had breakfast at eight o’clock. Watched some mounted French soldiers go by. They are called lance troops because they carry long lances that they use in battle. The lance will go through six men. Stayed in the ladies kitchen till eleven-thirty then went to the tent. Had dinner and went … Continue reading Thursday, October 18, 1917
Wednesday, October 17, 1917
The Adj. Starberd and Col. and Capt. Renton are here on business. We had a fine time getting them some dinner. They brought my coat. Just been trying to sweep. Went to buy a broom but didn’t know what it is called in French. Went to one store and showed them the handle but … Continue reading Wednesday, October 17, 1917
Tuesday, October 16, 1917
This was a lovely day, only rather cold. In the morning we made a fire and got hot water and washed dishes. Watched some French soldiers pass on their way to the lines to relieve the men already there. About fifty head of horses came in and there were some in very bad shape. In … Continue reading Tuesday, October 16, 1917
Monday, October 15, 1917
After breakfast, Ens. and I took a walk through the village into the country. Saw some fine scenery and an old-fashioned separator and got some flowers. Arrived home in time for dinner very tired and muddy. After dinner went and got Madam Callo and daughters and took them to our tent; showed them pictures and … Continue reading Monday, October 15, 1917
Sunday, October 14, 1917
The river has overflowed its banks and all the low ground is flooded. The water looks fine flowing through the trees. Twenty French soldiers and Capt. Mires of the U.S. went hunting in the forest and shot a wild hog. He was a big one. The one who fires the shot that kills the hog … Continue reading Sunday, October 14, 1917
Saturday, October 13, 1917
Saw a wedding today. The bride was dressed all in white. They all walked to the courthouse and back to the church. The bride leaning on the father’s arm and the groom walked with the mother. All the friends and relatives followed. There was a small baby and many children. The priest led the procession, … Continue reading Saturday, October 13, 1917
Friday, October 12, 1917
Last night was a terrible night. The cannons roared and they shook the house. It rained a hard cold rain, and today it just poured and the wind blew. It was an awful day. All we could do was try to keep sweet. The lady in whose house we stay fixed a box to send … Continue reading Friday, October 12, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 