Heard: At the time of the American war with Spain, a number of rich ladies gave to one of our vessels a pulpit, very costly. In an engagement, a Spanish ship was sunk and the American sailors threw the pulpit over to the Spanish sailors. They were saved. The altar was made in the shape … Continue reading Tuesday, November 27, 1917
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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
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 