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Doughnut Girls, Doughnut Lassies, and Salvationists on the Front Lines of WWI

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Friday, January 18, 1918

Had breakfast at 7. Col. was there and playing and talking a while we decided to stay at Headquarters for a day so got busy. Did some mending and got some things out of my trunk. Adj. B. told me to take a locker and put my extra clothes in it, so I did, and … Continue reading Friday, January 18, 1918

Posted on January 18, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged headquarters. Leave a comment

Wednesday, January 16, 1918

Left Marson. Had breakfast at eight and got in a bus. It was crowded with six people and luggage. The lady who drove the horses was named Margaret. We had a nice slow ride to Bonville looking at the trees and hills and brooks. The day was like a spring day. We looked over the … Continue reading Wednesday, January 16, 1918

Posted on January 16, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged horses, moving day, shopping, trenches. Leave a comment

Sunday, January 6, 1918

Some of the boys came home, but they were sick.

Posted on January 6, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged short entry, sick. Leave a comment

Saturday, January 5, 1918

Very quiet because all the troops are away on maneuvers.

Posted on January 5, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged quiet, short entry. Leave a comment

Friday, January 4, 1918

Got to the hut and found a friend had a good fire and we soon had breakfast. Then we cleared up. Then the boy came and brought our chow and we had him stay. We had tea, and he said it was the best he had had since he left the States. We decided to … Continue reading Friday, January 4, 1918

Posted on January 4, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged God is good. Leave a comment

Thursday, January 3, 1918

Had breakfast then Carles and Howard went for a trip to Nancy. We made fudge and donuts, and it took much of the day, as four was all that could be cooked at a time. We got them finished and Adj. took some to the hospital. Cocoa and fudge. They were very glad to get … Continue reading Thursday, January 3, 1918

Posted on January 3, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged cold, donuts, fudge. Leave a comment

Wednesday, January 2, 1918

All but fifty of the boys left for practice to be gone for five days. So we got busy and cleaned up. We scrubbed the tables and benches and cleaned up generally. In the afternoon Carles came and with him was Ens. Perrince, but best of all he had seven boxes from the U.S.A. for … Continue reading Wednesday, January 2, 1918

Posted on January 2, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged Helen Purviance, letters from home, letters to home. Leave a comment

Tuesday, January 1, 1918

The men had a free day, and it kept one busy at the counter. We made fudge and molasses candy and it was good to see some of the Mother’s boys enjoy themselves, perhaps for the last day dated Jan. 1.

Posted on January 1, 1918December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged fudge, holiday, molasses candy. Leave a comment

Sunday, December 30, 1917

In the morning we had chats with the men and had a very pleasant time. Meeting at night was fine. The men were a picture, and if it was on canvas would be famous. One held a candle while two had a book and they sang; and they could sing. The hall was dotted over … Continue reading Sunday, December 30, 1917

Posted on December 30, 1917December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged meeting. Leave a comment

Saturday, December 29, 1917

A cold day and we had a very good time cleaning and fixing the hut. Especially interesting was making fudge in a two quart pan, the boys eat while it is hot. In the night we had cocoa and there was a big rush to get the first cup, just like a lot of children. … Continue reading Saturday, December 29, 1917

Posted on December 29, 1917December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged cold, fudge. Leave a comment

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