Got up at six and had breakfast in the kitchen. The men signed the payroll in the hut, and it is an interesting time. Lt. Clarkson was in with them. The cook told Cadet and I that we could use the stove, so at ten we had our donuts finished. The Adj. came up to … Continue reading Friday, February 1, 1918
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Tuesday, January 29, 1918
Got up early. Adj. was sick, so Cadet and I run the show. We made donuts. The men were in the hut all day, so Cadet made the donuts with the cook’s help and I stayed in the hut. We had a lot of work and were kept going. I played many games. At night … Continue reading Tuesday, January 29, 1918
Saturday, January 26, 1918
We have half the hut, and the supplies have the other; it is divided by a canvas. There is a hole in the canvas and we have much fun looking through at our neighbors. Three German airplanes passed overhead today, and the men fired on them. We could see the smoke from the shots. … Continue reading Saturday, January 26, 1918
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
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
Sunday, December 16, 1917
We had a few happenings today. Fri. Pearl came, and with him came Ens. and Mrs. Berrdiks and Capt. Persons, and Adj. Hammond and Ens. wife stayed here to get acquainted with the work Adj. is to take an itinerary for a while. On payday we had a very busy time. I made fifty six … Continue reading Sunday, December 16, 1917
Saturday, December 8, 1917
A fine day. Boxing match in the hut, and the band from a town came and gave the French a little tune at the courthouse. Then to our hut. We had a crush house and a fine game if I was to judge. Col. Soten was there, and I had the honor of serving him … Continue reading Saturday, December 8, 1917
Tuesday, November 20, 1917
A wonderful day. We put up the field kitchen and it nearly smoked us out. After a while it did fine. It is a God send. We can bake four pies and fry donuts at the same time. A great day. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the … Continue reading Tuesday, November 20, 1917
Saturday, November 17, 1917
Baked pies, cakes, and donuts and, my, it was a fine day. God is good and all is well. Bought some goods for aprons. Only 50 cents a yard. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Demange-aux-Eaux, Meuse, France 📍 View this … Continue reading Saturday, November 17, 1917
Wednesday, November 14, 1917
Meeting. Song Service. Made 20 pies and 300 donuts. The men come over on horseback and call, “Any pies today?” One of the officers came in and when he saw the pies he said, “Oh, homemade!” and took a sample and then a pie. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not … Continue reading Wednesday, November 14, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 