Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1920-12-22
WALlihLIlA, S. g.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. -, 1920.
OCONEEAN WRITES or GERAlA Ny
tilnd to Serve Country and Learn of
Other Countries First Hand.

COblcnz, Germany. Nov. -. 1920.
Editor kcOwcn Courier:
Just Il bit Of news from the Amcri-
can forces in Germany and an old
friend and devoted reader OF the
good old. ''homc town" paper. No
doubt you will not recall knowing
me by name. but am sure you know
my father, and through his acquaint-
ancc you will recall Il touscl-hcnded
youngstcr who frequently visited
your Office years ago that was none
other than the undersigned just
wcll-ycars older. only.
In writing this letter | wish first
to express to You my appreciation for
the prompt delivery Of each edition
Of your paper, and the pleasure it af-
fOrdS. The Courier reaches me here
in Cohlenz upon the arrival OF each
transport from the States. know
or nothing i0ther Of personal letters
from mother and fathcr) that af-
fordS me more real pleasure, and at
the same time keeps me posted on
things OF much Importance to one
viewing the home land from dis
tancc. especially the social and poll
teal affairs, which are OF much in
tercSt to those who are absent from
the home circle and lreside. Not
only has your paper been Il great
pleasure to me as an individual, but
to a number OF officer companions. I
am more than grateful to have with
me as companions and fellow officers
two young men from South Carolina
Capt William B. Johnson, Il grad
uatc OF Clemson. whose home is at
Easlcy. and Lieut.. Louis a. Page.
from Clemson. and Il native Of the
southern part Of South Carolina.
Upon each arrival Of The Courier it
is immediately passed around. and
everything OF news interest is care
fully cleaned. together with adver-
tsements, all Of which are much APP
preciated by the trio.
AS to the news Of the American
forces in Germany. hardly know
what you would most appreciate. In
other words, don't know what par
ticular phase Of our existence and
duties over here would interets you
most. Perhaps 1t will be best for me
TO try and relate. on a small scale.
some OF the things, or. rather. some
Of the experiences I have had, from
which you may CLEAN at least 4 mea-
gre knowledge Of what constitutes
our daily routine. which, / am afraid,
Will not AFFORD much excitement, as
we are not leading an exciting life
Yet it is by no means an uncomfort-
able one. This Is far from being a
bad post, especially speaking with
reference to tho high cost Of living
Prices are quito low compared with
those at home, which. Of course. can
be accounted for through the ex-
change value Of the dollar. Clothing,
Tor instance, costs nothing compared
with similar articles at home, while
foodstuf is somewhat high for the
German population, but cheap for us,
considering tho exchange. Most all
yes, everything we have over here
we get from the States. unless it Is
something OF no Importance.
In addition to being very well sat
Isfied with living conditions, we are
having, and have had. the opportu-
nifty OF lifetime through being able
to visit many places Of interest in
various sections Of Europe which
amounts to much in an educational
way and at the same time being
able TO study modes Of home living,
the commercial and political life Of
our ncighboring countries. etc Since
coming overseas in 1919. ! have been
very fortunate in being permitted to
WlSlt most all Of the leading cities OF
Shc greater European countries. such
place, as London. Paris, BRUSSELS.
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