Tag: weather

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

Wednesday, October 24, 1917

            Raining.             Changed things a little. Made a kitchen. Put up a piece of canvas and a stove. The stove is about 24 by 24 by 12 inches and burns wood. This is the kitchen stove. We had two tables, three chairs, and a box that holds the wash basin and inside is the … Continue reading Wednesday, October 24, 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

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

Friday, October 19, 1917

Heard the bombarding during the night. It was at a place called Nancy. Sixty soldiers and twenty others were killed and some hurt.             A very pleasant day. Went to the tent and made applesauce and cleaned up. Made some coffee and was getting ready for dinner when Col., Major Anderson, Adj. Starber, and Ens. … Continue reading Friday, October 19, 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

Tuesday, October 16, 1917

This was a lovely day, only rather cold. In the morning we made a fire and got hot water and washed dishes. Watched some French soldiers pass on their way to the lines to relieve the men already there. About fifty head of horses came in and there were some in very bad shape. In … Continue reading Tuesday, October 16, 1917

Monday, October 15, 1917

After breakfast, Ens. and I took a walk through the village into the country. Saw some fine scenery and an old-fashioned separator and got some flowers. Arrived home in time for dinner very tired and muddy. After dinner went and got Madam Callo and daughters and took them to our tent; showed them pictures and … Continue reading Monday, October 15, 1917

Saturday, October 13, 1917

Saw a wedding today. The bride was dressed all in white. They all walked to the courthouse and back to the church. The bride leaning on the father’s arm and the groom walked with the mother. All the friends and relatives followed. There was a small baby and many children. The priest led the procession, … Continue reading Saturday, October 13, 1917