Williams news., 1918-06-07
FROM OUR BOYS"
 NOW WITH COLORS
Camp Cody, N. M.,
 6-2-191S

To The People of Williams: After a long and tiresome but very enjoyable trip, we arrived at Camp Cody, about $40 A. M. Monday, May 27th. Upon arrival we were met at the train by host of Army officers and immediately placed in their charge. They proceeded to march us down a long sandy trail to headquarters where we were officially registered in the U. s. Army.
 Just word about the trip, enroute. We stopped at Gal lup, N. M. and were detained there an hour or more Loading Baggage" and as the principal part of the "baggage" was glass, had to be handled with care" naturally taking some time.
 After being duly accepted in- to the fold of Uncle Sam, we were given our first Army feed and it goes without saying that each of us did full justice to same, only one objector in the bunch, Sergeant ''Slim" Belts, complained of not having en- ough. However he marched very peacably to his tent. after breakfast. Within an hour from breakfast we were again lined up and marched into the Mess Hall for dinner, which eased matters up quite a bit. We were then given our camp equipment and assigned to our new homes, composed of a nice khaki tent, with a nice soft, sand floor. In all the first day was very disagreeable and nightfall was very acceptable to each member of our compa- ny. From the best account we can get, every fellow was in the hay, or rather the straw" before 8 o'clock. Next morn ing we were rolled out about 6 and started our second day of army life, which was far diff ferent one from the first. The second day consisted principal ly of instructions and as the day closed all the Boys, without an exception, seemed to be we'll pleased with his surroundings. Each day since we have had quite bit of drilling, mixed in with that, our Physical Exami- nation and a couple of "shots in the arm', not the kind of "shots" that this expression means in Arizona, but Real "shots."
 Friday night they gave all pthe new men a big entertain ment, composed of Camp talent and it certainly was treat to us all. Will say here that since our arrival we have been under quarantine and will continue so for 2 or 3 weeks. We are not allowed off our own street, un- less we are accompanied by an officer. But this will be reme- died as soon as any danger of disease is over and we all hope that it won't be long because we are all anxious to get on our uniforms and swell around town (Deming). We all went to church this morning, Sunday, having an attendance of about 5000 men, certainly a wonder ful gathering. We all think we have enough men here, to whi D all the "Kaisers" in the world.
 Upon closing we will take this opportunity of expressing our most sincere thanks and ap- preciation for all the courtesies and kindness shown to us be- fore our leaving. both by the Williams and Flagstaff citizens. It certainly was most heartily appreciated by each and every member of our company. The Comfy Kits" presented to us by the Red Cross women of Flagstaff and Williams, was a very thoughtful and appro- priate gift, and has been very useful to us all. We would all appreciate letter or card from each of you. Again thanking you all for your kindness. we remain .,s'ii -'''- Your Boys In the Service"
 <o@Chas. M. Proctor '2. -, <
 a Gen. Slim" R.. w. Betts p.