Thursday, November 1, 1917

Some of the men slept in the barn and did their best at making a noise. A very busy day and a very busy night. The boys like pie, donuts, and coffee. One of the men from the front was telling me about a bomb that landed in front of his car, and … Continue reading Thursday, November 1, 1917

Monday, October 29, 1917

A beautiful day. I was busy making two hundred donuts and was busy indeed, but at night I was glad because they went so fast. 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 location on Google Maps In … Continue reading Monday, October 29, 1917

Saturday, October 27, 1917

Raining. A great day. Made fudge and donuts, one hundred and sixty cooking seven at a time. They went in about one hour with about 12 gallons of coffee. Had a very pleasant visit from a Y.M.C.A. man called Mr. Porter, from California. He had lunch with us. His hut is in … Continue reading Saturday, October 27, 1917

Thursday, October 25, 1917

Raining and a very high wind. Had breakfast and got busy washing dishes, towels, and scrubbed the tables. Made about one hundred biscuits, baking a dozen at a time. Making the fudge and keeping the fire going kept me busy. It took all morning. Ens. did the errands and was kept on the run. … Continue reading Thursday, October 25, 1917

Tuesday, October 23, 1917

Had breakfast and then made fudge and washed towels and dishes. Adj. came with some things, a stove and other necessaries. Had dinner for five. Then staff went to Paree with him, and we made donuts all afternoon. The gas plate caught on fire, and some of the boys gave first aid. No harm … Continue reading Tuesday, October 23, 1917

Monday, October 22, 1917

Today was spent in putting things in order and making fudge. Was kept busy. In the evening the boys came and enjoyed themselves very much. Had a very pleasant call from Colonel Murphy. He came to see the hut and spoke very good of it and said he would help all he could. We … Continue reading Monday, October 22, 1917

Sunday, October 21, 1917

Had breakfast at the Madames. Then to the hut. Put some things in order and washed all morning. After dinner, Ens. went to bed because her head was needing a rest. I wrote to the Capt. and went back to the hut and had a march with about ten children; not one could speak English. … Continue reading Sunday, October 21, 1917

Saturday, October 20, 1917

A great day. First a new boss, Major Anderson. As we were leaving our rooms we met the Col., a glad eater, and went to the Emile Guzan and got a new stove and a big tank. The stove is about one foot high and is round. The tank would hold about twenty gallons, then … Continue reading Saturday, October 20, 1917

Thursday, October 18, 1917

Raining this morning. We had breakfast at eight o’clock. Watched some mounted French soldiers go by. They are called lance troops because they carry long lances that they use in battle. The lance will go through six men. Stayed in the ladies kitchen till eleven-thirty then went to the tent. Had dinner and went … Continue reading Thursday, October 18, 1917

Wednesday, October 17, 1917

The Adj. Starberd and Col. and Capt. Renton are here on business. We had a fine time getting them some dinner. They brought my coat. Just been trying to sweep. Went to buy a broom but didn’t know what it is called in French. Went to one store and showed them the handle but … Continue reading Wednesday, October 17, 1917