Friday, August 29, 2014

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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