No rain. The sun was up to greet me good morning. I made 2 thousand donuts and was finished at 12 o’clock. Was just ready to have lunch when who should come in but Ens. Libbie with girls to take my place. My heart was hurt, but like a good soldier I got ready. I … Continue reading Thursday, January 2, 1919
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Wednesday, January 1, 1919
Cornay, Third Corps Art. Park: A day of rest and we stayed at home. The sun came out a little then it rained. But it was a happy day because of peace. God is good to mankind. New Year’s Eve the boys sent off a large ammunition dump at about twelve o’clock. It shook the … Continue reading Wednesday, January 1, 1919
December 1918
Written at a later date: Before Christmas, I went to the Regt. Supply Segt. one hundred miles to get Christmas cheer for the dear boys, and while they had “corned willies” for Christmas dinner (the fresh meat did not arrive in time), we made up for it in the evening. We had a nice entertainment … Continue reading December 1918
November 1918
Written at a later date: November 1st is another date I will never forget. It was on this day that the big drive started. The evening before, we had given a Halloween party for the boys, and the fun was just at its height when the command came “Lights out,” a visit from “Jerry” again. … Continue reading November 1918
October 1918
Written at a later date: On the second Sunday in October as our boys advanced, we went with them as far as Fleaville, but after getting that far we were stopped by an M.P. who told us we were not allowed to go any farther. I told him I was one of the first women … Continue reading October 1918
September 1918
Verennes, written at a later date: We had been in the Argonne Sector since the 26th of Sept. How I wish I had the words to describe the experiences we have passed through. In the historical old village of Verennes we worked seventeen days under heavy shell fire, living in the open like gypsies. We … Continue reading September 1918
Saturday, July 13, 1918
On the alert to move. Staff came and took pictures. It rained and is very cold. Written at a later date: We left Esquennoy on the 5th and went to Remerango and put a tarpaulin over a disabled truck or camion. It rained all the three days we were there, but for all that we … Continue reading Saturday, July 13, 1918
Friday, July 12, 1918
We put up our tent and had a terrible time because the men were busy, but we got it up. Then the band came and helped to bring a big crowd; it was fine to be here.
Thursday, July 11, 1918
Was the same cold rain. We were out to dinner. One of the boys from the Q.M. invited us to use a chicken dinner. There was Segt. Carter, Segt. Pennies, Marrison, Capt., and myself. A very pleasant part and we had a very nice time. We got wet coming home.
Wednesday, July 10, 1918
Went to get my tooth fixed and had a very cold and rainy ride in a Ford truck.
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 