It was raining, so we stayed in and had coffee at the ladies. About ten o’clock we took a walk to the next town about three miles. We saw about 4 hundred and twenty German prisoners who are working for the French. The French burn wood because coal is sixty five dollars a ton so … Continue reading Sunday, October 7, 1917
Author: Margaret Sheldon
Captain Margaret Sheldon became a commissioned Salvation Army officer in 1904, she was born in Millvale, Pennsylvania to English parents. Margaret volunteered to serve in France and Germany during World War I, cooking doughnuts and serving them along with other treats to the US Army soldiers. After the war, she came back to the US and served in the Honolulu, Hawaii Boy’s Home. Margaret died in Elgin, Illinois on August 2, 1963.
Wednesday, October 3, 1917
I did not enjoy my breakfast this morning. It rained, and as we did our regular work we nearly froze. And we had colds. Oh my! I can't remember ever having such bad colds before. We did our best trying to cheer our boys. Then we had supper and went to bed as we … Continue reading Wednesday, October 3, 1917
Tuesday, October 2, 1917
We got up in time for breakfast but it was raining. We cleaned up the tent and goods. Meantime, the men were fixing the hut and we almost froze. We went to bed in order to get warm. The only warm room in the house is the kitchen.
Monday, October 1, 1917
Breakfast at the same hour. Then we opened up the canteen. We sold grape juice and made fudge on a stove made of stones and sheet iron. We also had grapes, apples, and tomatoes. My the boys ate like mad. We made molasses candy and had loads of fun. Capt. and Envoy left to go … Continue reading Monday, October 1, 1917
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
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 