Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-11

the canal. it is one of the prettiest places
l have ever seen in all my travel. Also
could see South America off at a great dis
lance. 1t has some great mountains and I
have also seen those on the Reel. too.
have a good idea Of the country. 1 was on
the Pacific and Atlantic waters nineteen
days and nights. Was in one storm on the
last night just before got to Honolulu.
Rough, should say it was, and most all the
crew were sea sick, too. But by the hand
of the Good Shepherd we landed safe on Ha-
walls shore. This is a trip will never
forget. And 1 hope to land safe on the
course, time is passing by fast for me over
here. ] am liking army life fine, and this
surely is a beautiful place, and Honolulu is
a pretty city. The scenery is great. from
Waunai to Diamond Head, also 1 was over
to Hilo to see the great volcano, it surely is
a great sight to see, and real pretty town.
there are some great mountains, and snow
stays on them all the yea round. The wealth
there, but here at Schofield it Is cool at
night and pretty bot in the middle of the
day, but l can't tell any difference in the
sea sons only by the rain during the winter
months. They call the winter season ''ths
rainy season." Fields Of sugar cane, pine
apples, bananas, paupies, and few cocoa
nuts grow here. Some apples and lot OF
vegetables cabbage and beans, turnips,
carrots, lettuce, watermelon, cantaloupes and
peppers grow here on the islands and all
kinds of berries. Those Hawaiian girls wear
grass dresses, wooden shoes, and swimming
and fishing is a great sport among the ma
tives Of Hawaii. We'll, / guess had better
close or l will break the rules. l wish to
hear from all the cousins who care to write
to me and 1 will answer all letters received.
Ny best regards to Aunt Julia and all the
Hospital Co. 81. 18th Medical Regiment,
Schofield Barracks. Honolulu, Hawaii.
Dearest Auntie and Cousins Will you
admit girl from the dear old state OF
South Carolina into your happy circle?
guess your age TO be twenty-three. Am J
correct? Who can guess my age, between
nary 2. Have l a twin. If so. please write
to me. Well, as my letter is getting long,
1 will close. All who would like to write
to u blue-eyed girl, let your letters come to
'A' ANNIE MAE JACKSON.
Union, z; Hobart, 8.
October %. Cecil Jenrette, I guess your
age to be fifteen, and Mr. DELPHI 3 Arnold r., I
W. B. got it. Wonder what you cousins
are doing for pastime? 1 read and help
to school. Our school won't start until
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: I have
knocked three times for admittance, but
have not been admitted yet, so please, dear
Auntie, let me in out of the cold this time.
[ a little Florida girl, IS years old. 1,
like most of the cousins, live on farm
and like farm life fine. Who has my
birthday, September %? I guess the rest
of you cousins are in school now. Ours has
not started yet. I will be glad if it ever
does start, as 1 surely do like school.
think every one should strive to get an
education. 1 am in the seventh grade My
faVOrite flowers are roses, and Easter lilies,
and baby wreath fern. My favorite authors
are Mrs George Sheldon, Libbie Sprague
Philips, and Annie NJ. Barnes. Ivey Law
renee Sharpe, your letter was fine, come
again all of you, don't let every one beat
us Florida boys and girls. l am going to
ask a favor of you cousins: Will some one
please send the song where is My Wan
dering Boy Tonight?' I'll return the favor
in any way L can. Let the cards and
letters come to JEWELL SMITH,
Jasper, Fla.
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: Here I
come again knocking for admittance. L
have written TO the letter box once before,
but was not admitted. Come on you Florida
kids, the other states are ahead of us, but
[ believe we can catch up If We try. l
live in Suwanee county, near the famous
old Suwanee river. L know all OF you have
heard the song, Way Down Upon the
farm and like farm life just fine. Would
not exchange with any city boy or girl. l
am going to school and am in the seventh
grade. For pastime 1 read and crochet.
How many of you like to read good books
Oh, look at the hands that went up. Well.
guess you all wandering how |
look, so here goes. am between ten and
fifteen years old. Let's see how many can
guess my age. l have blue eyes, fair com
plexion and dark hair. Well, had better
go before 1 break Aunt Julias rule, for l
sure want this printed. IL any OF you
wish to write to Florida kid, just let
your cards and letters come to,
Your new cousin.
Miss GLADYS BASSETT,
Live Oak, Fla, Rte. A, Box 81.
Dear Aunt Julia and Cousins: This is
rainy day and 1 must avail myself of the
opportunity to write. l have been a reader
of The Atlanta Tri-Weekly Journal for
twelve years, and think it is just grand |
paper. 1 have often intended to write, but
from day to day that pleasure was post
poned. You are a jolly bunch and if am
admitted 1 am sure I shall enjoy myself.
I, like most of you cousins, live on a farm.
| can do homework splendidly. 1 surely do
my part, too. For pastime 1 zeha work and
embroidery. I am very fond Of reading. Ny
favorite book is the WAY to Win" I'll |
not take subject, but II I were to I