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

Tuesday, October 9, 1917

Still raining and cold as ever so Staff told us to have our breakfast at home, so we did. At dinner it was safer as the men were a little better.             They have a very nice dog and he has made friends with us.             This morning a man was found dead in the … Continue reading Tuesday, October 9, 1917

Sunday, October 7, 1917

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

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