Quite a day. It was payday for Co. S., Co. K. and I. Went to see the Gen. and they looked like real soldiers as they passed the hut. Five of the men were given the French War Cross and one was a Segt. who had been a soldier for 29 years and he was … Continue reading Sunday, March 3, 1918
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Saturday, March 2, 1918
Went to the hospital and it was a very cold day, lots of snow. Made pies. It was payday, and there was much excitement over the coffee and candy. Heard many stories about the front, many of the boys lost their comrades. Sixty of our men wounded; think of it.
Wednesday, February 27, 1918
A very good day. Payday. Cadet stood canteen and I made 70 pies and 14 gallons of cocoa. Kept very busy. Col. came and took Cadet and left Miss Gladys. It rained very hard. A shell dropped on the road and it killed two horses and one man and wounded five. Made coffee and … Continue reading Wednesday, February 27, 1918
Friday, February 1, 1918
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
Saturday, November 10, 1917
Made 26 pies and about 250 cookies. Served coffee all afternoon and evening and was too busy to think. Payday. Col. came and brought supplies and stayed all night. It rained and was a terrible night.
Wednesday, October 3, 1917
I did not enjoy my breakfast this morning. It rained, and as we did our regular work we nearly froze. And we had colds. Oh my! I can't remember ever having such bad colds before. We did our best trying to cheer our boys. Then we had supper and went to bed as we … Continue reading Wednesday, October 3, 1917
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 