Sat., May 2, 1942
My sewing machine was brought in tied to a long bamboo pole carried by two men. Machine and men covered with dust. Several new and… Read More »Sat., May 2, 1942
Negros
Thurs., Apr. 30, 1942
The things Mr. Woods thinks of First we had a supply of kerosene tins waiting for us for holding water. A few dayslater larger covered… Read More »Thurs., Apr. 30, 1942
Tues., Apr. 28, 1942
A whole pig cooked over charcoal here at camp, was delicious. Pig raised off ground in a floored pen. Each household paid one peso, as… Read More »Tues., Apr. 28, 1942
Sat., Apr. 25, 1942
Mr. Woods came to camp today and named it “No Belly Ache.” Its real name is Binagsukan, or, The End of the Road. Sejio returned… Read More »Sat., Apr. 25, 1942
Fri., Apr. 24, 1942
Mr. Thompson came today with much news. Only two white families were caught in Iloilo, Mr. and Mrs. Kerr, with two small children, and Mr.… Read More »Fri., Apr. 24, 1942
Thurs., Apr. 23, 1942
Letter by messenger from Mr. Woods that Japs are on Guimeras [Guimaras] Island scouring each inch for food for army. Japanese women are fighting along… Read More »Thurs., Apr. 23, 1942
Tues., Apr. 21, 1942
Negrito women in camp to sell vegetables today, dressed in rags resembling American dresses, necks open to waist, revealing with unconcern large drooping breasts. In… Read More »Tues., Apr. 21, 1942
Mon., Apr. 20, 1942
Motherhood is a strange phenomenon. Today I gave myself entirely to my children, responding to their every whim and wish. In the afternoon I gasped… Read More »Mon., Apr. 20, 1942
Fri., Apr. 17, 1942
Wife of one of carpenters came to wash children’s clothes today. Surprised to find she spoke a little English. She set own wage, 6 pesos… Read More »Fri., Apr. 17, 1942