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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
8
Zurich dispatch reports German navy officers seek U boat assignments to pursue loot. Seamen seek wealth through captures, while officers face strict torpedo accounting. U boat culture rewards fame with champagne living, flowers, and special pay, amid grim prize claims and debates on sinking legitimacy.
Elizabeth Loman aged 63 died at 4 20 p m Saturday in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home hospital. Funeral today at 1 p m in Lippincott Hall with burial in the home cemetery. The piece covers numerous staff, residents, and visitors with various health updates and Red Cross drive details.
A reflective note on how the average man would feel more bored if not used to spending time with his own company, implying self-relationship reduces boredom.
Waco Texas December 19 Camp Funston’s backfield led by Potsy Clark of Illinois could not puncture Camp MacArthur’s line as MacArthur won 13 to 6. Myer scored two drop kicks and Hanley, star halfback, added a touchdown and goal.
In Chicago on December 19 the Red Cross announces aid for wives and children of enlisted Canadian and British soldiers living in the United States. The American Red Cross will supplement the Western relief fund and assumes responsibility for civilian relief of families in the United States. The Western relief fund, held by British or Canadian born volunteers in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Indiana, is sufficient for current needs but will be aided by the Red Cross in administration. A drive for 600,000 members begins in Chicago as part of the national push, with enrollments promising but first day gains not yet tallied.
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