A busy day. Made pies and donuts. The boys are to leave. We have been out of flour and sugar all week and cooked only what the different ones would bring. It was fine. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Lorraine sector, … Continue reading Monday, April 1, 1918
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Saturday, March 23, 1918
Had a pleasant visit from Clare and Renton. They had dinner and told us all the news. Fred wouldn’t eat slum. He took Lt. Young to another place. The night was the busy time. We made hot cakes and served them out of the pan to the men. It took just three to a man … Continue reading Saturday, March 23, 1918
Thursday, March 21, 1918
Made pies and donuts and it was fine. Oh, how the boys do enjoy the eats. They lined up like the chow line and laughed and enjoyed themselves very much. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Near the front lines, Lorraine sector, … Continue reading Thursday, March 21, 1918
Thursday, March 14, 1918
A pleasant hustling day. A lot of baking. Sent a lot more to the front. A very busy time and it kept the two of us on the run. The men surely do love The Salvation Army and show it by the way they come and the kindness they show us. It is really wonderful. … Continue reading Thursday, March 14, 1918
Wednesday, March 13, 1918
Busy making pies. Miss Van Harden went away at eleven last night so Gladys and I were the only ones. Got supplies, made pies, and donuts to the trenches. Made cocoa and served it to the boys as they came out of the trenches. Kept open till the wee small hours. More Information The following … Continue reading Wednesday, March 13, 1918
Tuesday, March 12, 1918
My birthday and a very pretty one. I was busy making pies and donuts. Made cocoa and fried about 30 dozen eggs. A very busy and happy day. Gladys made me a peach pie for my birthday and then we gave it away. Had a jolly time making others happy. More Information The following section … Continue reading Tuesday, March 12, 1918
Friday, March 8, 1918
Made some pies and they went like mad. Miss Van Harden went to visit in the side car. It was a pretty day and a busy one. The planes were busy and there was a good bit of noise. Said goodbye to some of the boys from the 18th. They were going to the rest … Continue reading Friday, March 8, 1918
Thursday, March 7, 1918
A very busy day. I made cookies and took care of the counter. Made some coffee and was told many stories about the front. All is well and I tried to do my little. More Information The following section provides historical context and is not part of the original diary entry. Likely location: Near the … Continue reading Thursday, March 7, 1918
Tuesday, March 5, 1918
Had a bad night but a quiet one. A quiet morning till about eleven, then it took all we could do to take care of the canteen.. Col. came and brought supplies and it made us very busy. He brought Adj. back with him; he is very sick, poor man. Maj. Achens came and we … Continue reading Tuesday, March 5, 1918
Monday, March 4, 1918
It was a very noisy night. It snowed. One of the poor boys had his leg and arm shot off. Col. I. and H. left for the rest camp. I made pies and Gladys attended canteen. Adj. Starbed came and looked like a ghost; he has been sick and is not any too well yet. … Continue reading Monday, March 4, 1918
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 