It was one fine day. We cleaned up and had dinner then Capt. and Lt. went away. Capt. and I kept house. Bell came to see us and was a welcome visitor. Hickie came and brought supplies and stayed for supper. We had a wonderful meeting. The hut was crowded and the men enjoyed the … Continue reading Sunday, March 24, 1918
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Saturday, March 23, 1918
Had a pleasant visit from Clare and Renton. They had dinner and told us all the news. Fred wouldn’t eat slum. He took Lt. Young to another place. The night was the busy time. We made hot cakes and served them out of the pan to the men. It took just three to a man … Continue reading Saturday, March 23, 1918
Friday, March 22, 1918
Baked as usual. The truck came and brought more girls. Capt. Bishop came to help. She is a very pleasant and cheerful girl. It was a very busy and happy day. Five of us slept in the room, a regular slum home but a happy one.
Friday, February 22, 1918
It is very blue, raining, and cold and much shooting. Went to the doctor and he put some medicine in my ear. The Cadet woke up singing, “O it’s glorious, eight in a room built for four of us.” Had a pleasant visitor, the doctor. He heard we were sick and came only to find … Continue reading Friday, February 22, 1918
Thursday, February 21, 1918
A very quiet day. No men in the hut, but planes are overhead and the shooting is terrible and one would think it was just overhead. Fenton came from Mandre; he is all out of supplies and came to get some from us. We had a very pleasant time; he prayed and was enjoyed by … Continue reading Thursday, February 21, 1918
Saturday, February 16, 1918
Had a visitor. Gen. Dunken came while we were eating breakfast, had hot cakes. I made pies and it was a very busy day. The stories one hears about the front are most interesting. One of the men from the Intelligent Co. was killed. Had a very quiet evening.
Christmas Day 1917, in Bure
We were here with the 6th Field Artillery and we had a very pleasant time. The boys run out to see the American ladies, Lt. MacLoud and myself. We had chow with the officers and it was great. There were about twelve men and we two women. Our room was a very cold and big … Continue reading Christmas Day 1917, in Bure
Sunday, December 16, 1917
We had a few happenings today. Fri. Pearl came, and with him came Ens. and Mrs. Berrdiks and Capt. Persons, and Adj. Hammond and Ens. wife stayed here to get acquainted with the work Adj. is to take an itinerary for a while. On payday we had a very busy time. I made fifty six … Continue reading Sunday, December 16, 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
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 