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Doughnut Girls, Doughnut Lassies, and Salvationists on the Front Lines of WWI

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Wednesday, October 31, 1917

This is All Saints Day, but at night we were busiest. We had a meeting, and it was my turn to do my little so I did. One of the boys gave his experience and did fine. Brady was his name. The men sang and the meeting was a good one.

Posted on October 31, 1917December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged holiday, short entry. Leave a comment

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.

Posted on October 29, 1917December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged donuts, short entry. Leave a comment

Tuesday, October 2, 1917

We got up in time for breakfast but it was raining. We cleaned up the tent and goods. Meantime, the men were fixing the hut and we almost froze. We went to bed in order to get warm. The only warm room in the house is the kitchen.

Posted on October 2, 1917December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged cold, repairs, short entry, weather. Leave a comment

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

Posted on September 30, 1917December 4, 2022 by Margaret SheldonTagged letters to home, short entry. Leave a comment

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