Letter from Stanley to Trixie- October 19, 1918

Dear Sis and all-
Your letter was received today and was good to hear from all of you but sorry to hear that GL (Georgia Lucille) being sick.  I hope it is not the influenza she has.  Be sure and let me hear from you all along.  Had a letter from Boops today also, he is doing fine.  I hope he is and stays well.  The boys here that are in the hospital and in the barracks rather- sure don't get any care; one poor boy died with his clothes on.  The one's he took with.  Never washed his face.  His father and brother-in-law are raising the D with them.  Hope they set up state notice, sure feel sorry for them.  If I take sick, I am not going to the doctor or hospital.  They took all soldiers out of the hospital and put all cadets there,  We get the end of everything since school started.  Wish they would ship me out of here.  You be sure and keep me posted as to how GL is getting along.  Write when you can.
Lots of love,
Stanley
I just went out in front and a couple of ladies with 5 or 10 gallons of pure fresh butter milk.  Gave it to the boys.  Sure was fine. They were in a Studebaker six.  I hear she is a widow.     

September 7, 1918 letter from Stanley Jones to Trixie

Dear Sis and all,
Your letter was received was glad to hear from you.  I have just finished a letter to Boops (Byron) and one to Mother.  I had a letter from Aunt Carrie.  Newlin is in the army some place in California.  Say- have Ed look into this school here.  I understand it is going to be from 18 year-old boys.  They will get $30 per month and go to school and all clothes furnished and cots just the same as a soldier.  Would be good for him.  When will Carl go - how old is he?
Dacia sent me a box of stuff. Sure was fine- a cake and fruit.  Juanita also sent me some candy and some gum.  Gee- all was fine.  Ed had better go to school for the fellow with the education is the fellow who has the greatest chance of being commissioned.  If he would have some education and a chance for officers training school. Grady Stringer is one they selected for mechanics.  How is Geo getting- when does he think he is going to be sent to Army?  I am very lucky to get into this branch of the service.  It is counted next to the highest branch.  Aviation is the highest branch.  Tell Ed I meant the ruby ring.  Let him read this.
I sure enjoyed my visit while in Waco.  Uncle Herschel looked so very bad.  Dad looks fine besides hime.  I used to think Dad looked bad but he looks fine.  Been looking for some mail today but haven't  had a word for two or three days.  Kiss all the little ones for me.
With love and kisses to all,
Stanley
ps- I will see about this college for Ed.  

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