Got up and had breakfast. Got in the car and rode for some time, then saw a soldier shaving by the roadside. It was a real treat. We greeted him with joy, and he told us there were more farther on. We went on and came to the A.N.T. Oh my the cheers that went … Continue reading Tuesday, April 9, 1918
Month: April 1918
Monday, April 8, 1918
Raining and cold. We stayed in our room till dinner then got on the truck and drove to Neaulen. Stayed in the best hotel. Had a good fire and a warm supper. Then to bed and it was a treat to retire warm. Tired but happy.
Sunday, April 7, 1918
A very blue day. It was cold and rainy. Capt. went to Ligny. Capt. Marryple and Lt. Russel went to Harve. We had supper and wrote some letters and got to bed early.
Saturday, April 6, 1918
Had breakfast and off to shopping. I got shoes and a rain coat. Was measured for a new dress. They pin a muslin on you and cut it to fit and its fine. Then to lunch. Out to finish shopping. Then we all had a bath and shampoo. Had dinner and then we all took … Continue reading Saturday, April 6, 1918
Friday, April 5, 1918
Goodbye to St. Jorve. Capt. Bishop went to Sammy. We backed the boys and made hot cakes and finished packing. Hickie and Col. came for dinner, and we had none but helped get things on the truck. Left and got Capt. Lad and went to Ligny. Then to Paris. Oh my, the fun was great. … Continue reading Friday, April 5, 1918
Thursday, April 4, 1918
Had good news. Col. came and told us we were going with the boys. It was what we wanted but oh my, the packing up. The boys helped and we had lots of fun. How we laughed. It made light of the work; it was soon done. The soldiers were very glad when they heard … Continue reading Thursday, April 4, 1918
Wednesday, April 3, 1918
Lt. was told that she was to go to another place. All was well but Capt. B. and Lt. were out walking and Capt. Y. and I kept house. It was a great time. They ask me if we are going with them and we want to go.
Tuesday, April 2, 1918
Capt. made pies and Lt. donuts. A rainy and blue day.
Monday, April 1, 1918
A busy day. Made pies and donuts. The boys are to leave. We have been out of flour and sugar all week and cooked only what the different ones would bring. It was fine.
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 