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

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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

Posted on September 26, 1917December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged culture, Notre Dame. Leave a comment

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

Posted on September 25, 1917December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged culture, postcards, shopping, stamps. Leave a comment

Monday, September 24, 1917

We were to have breakfast at eight, but first we went to have our measure taken for our dress. They have a strange method of taking your measure. They fit it to you then cut it around and sew it. That takes a long time. Then we went back to the hotel and to wait. … Continue reading Monday, September 24, 1917

Posted on September 24, 1917December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged clothes, culture, shopping. Leave a comment

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