The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
FROM OUR SOLDIER BOYS
Sunday, Green River, Wye
and All.

Sunday, Green River, Wyo
Dear Mother and All:
Well here l am again. Bound for
Fl Winfield Scott, California, as far
as can find out. have gone through
with 1t fine so far and expect to keep
it up. Had K. P. before / left Logan
and I sure did fill up on that real
stuff. The food IS getting much bet
ter. Of course while riding on the
tran there isn't much chance of get
ting the best of junk
Just got through with chow, had
corn beef, tomatoes, bread, good ia
va and hard tack, and all of this we
could eat. We are being treated bet
ter all of the time We had it easy at
Logan but will commence to soldier
from now on. We will have to take
our shots in the arm again There is
an interval of six days between each
shot. We viii be on this troop train
for about four days. Please excuse
this letter as the train is shaking and
sure travelling.
Although have seen some pleasant
and fascinating scenery 1 can see
hills. This is the land that God for
got L guess. Just pulled out of Green
River, Wyo. and am now about 142
miles from Ogden, Utah.
I suppose that I missed your let
ter at Logan by few hours as they
GRABBED US away from there right af-
ter dinner Saturday, but they will
forward it. We sure had a fine little
Sergeant in command of US.
Am sorry Daddy, Ed Grass, Suggie
Pratt, Fubby Reed did not get to go
with US, but guess that is he way we
vii lhave to play 1t.
I have Arthur Hemphill for buddie
or bunkie rather at present. We had
lower birth last night. Hicks and
Dwey Garrett are also win US. I only
hope we get together in one COM
pany Scott. If we don't I'll have
to pick me new pal that's all, We
try to help each other as much as we
can.
You please write the girls, John
and Frank also Jim that 1 couldn't
scrape up any more material to write
them today, but / sure will if l can
get the dope before and after l get
to California. Send hem my love and
luck to them for me.
We Just raced with a cow puncher
along gside of the track and he sure
did ride. " e are in the regulars for
the duration of the war and we won't
be back till it's over. Lots of the boys
are playing cards Or shooting craps.
| Some are reading while few are
writing.
We didn't get but one issue of
clothing at Logan but will get the
others when we get to our permanent
| quarters.
! I got big pair of gun boats
about thirty minutes before we left
Hogan. made a trade and got pail
of the old issued shoes. The other.
were knocking my feet all too pieces
The heavies cost the government
| $500 while the others cost $500
that is they cost Us that if we wan
to buy them ourselves. I gave hin
| $500 to boot and after he made tn
bargain he came around and wantet
more just because a bunch of guy
kidded him.
Say tell all the kids hello and tel
them that will write just as soon a
possibly can.
1 have about 5000 left out my JAG
ipot. But won't need anything muc
, now hope.
Dady seemed to be a sick human
when we left. Pm for him but can
: reach him now. think they will fol
low possibly in a day or two for tn
: same place. I am in one of the bes
branches of the service and am gla
: am not at Funston.
Il My coat is too large now but
) won't be very long for 1 am goin
to have ii cut down. Don't know fo
: certain but 1 might go to Honolulu
We are fifteen miles from Ogden no.
: and am commencing to see a littl
? grass.
Well guess 1 had better close thi
, letter and get permit to mail same
! see. We have some rough guys on thi
: coach but they are really soft heart
; ed, children and don't worry me any
) Tell Gay Tillotson hello! also Glen
| and all Of the lads.
Now don't worry about me as
, get plenty to eat, sleep and fun.
Tell me Jim's address and ais
Franks if he has changed.
Will have to close now.
Am mighty yglad l took those tow
els. What was that package Mimi
sent. If is was to eat, eat it an
thank her for mef1 If it will be hand
and useful wait until you hear fro1
me and then send it. Thank her es
pecially for me will you. Mother tax
care of yourself and Hank. Don't lie
her wash much. Love and best wish
es.
Ber