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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Friday, September 28, 1917
Was a very busy day getting ready and helping to put things in order. Lunch at 2. Must be ready to start at four. We were to go to our appointment in a fine limousine. Just think, we had to hurry to get out of the city gates before six o’clock but made it. Then … Continue reading Friday, September 28, 1917
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
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
Diary of Margaret Sheldon’s Work in the World War
We left New York on the afternoon of Sept. 13, 1917. Each day on board was pleasant and interesting. Learning to speak French was great fun. Our teacher, Mr. S. Dequister, who was a salvationist about twelve years ago, was a very pleasant man. At present he is a Y.M.C.A. worker. The weather was … Continue reading Diary of Margaret Sheldon’s Work in the World War
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 