At six we heard Reveille and the six fifteen call (mess) and the six thirty call (first fatigue). We got up and coffee, bread, and butter at the house. Then went to the Post Office. Such a time we had getting our mail. At least we got it. I received a letter from Mrs. … Continue reading Wednesday, October 10, 1917
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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
Monday, October 8, 1917
It snowed all day and was very cold. We had breakfast at the ladies. Coffee and bread, the regular French meal. Another bad day. The tent blew down so we stayed in our room and wrote letters. Hemmed some tablecloths and napkins. Went to lunch and supper. Wrote some more by the light of … Continue reading Monday, October 8, 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
Sunday, September 30, 1917
Well, breakfast at six thirty in the state dining room. For breakfast we had hash and coffee, and as usual it tasted good; seasoned well with dirt and flies. After breakfast, off to the tent, tidied up, and then some boys came, and they were very glad to see us. We both had a very … Continue reading Sunday, September 30, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 