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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1918
Page
8
Fragmentary passage discusses the balance of giving and receiving in a benevolent act. It reflects on the cheer brought by good deeds and the potential irony of gratitude, suggesting that blessings may stand in for thanks. The tone hints at moral reflections rather than concrete events or people.
A wartime opinion argues against a proposed silver chevron to mark soldiers who served only in the United States. It contends the symbol stigmatizes homefront service as lesser and fails to recognize equal patriotism. It emphasizes that overseas combat does not define true merit and calls the plan unjust.
The Paris Journal des Debats notes distress amid archives and experts arriving for the peace conference. Britain builds a printing plant on the Bois de Boulogne lawns as diplomats debate fourteen points. American proposals stand out while allies lag. The piece urges clear leadership and long lasting peace formulas instead of mere discussion.
A commuter meets a language play in a humor filled encounter aboard a train. A man derails conversation with tongue twisting phrases and political jests, revealing a seminar like, theatrical persona and a professor type figure who treats the conferee to playful linguistic tricks. The piece ends with a nod to a mock song and a self aware punchline.
A Washington Star column argues that time passes criticism of the President for not seeking a police commissioner or two may soften. Congress moves to require all members to be at their posts, with the Senate expected to showcase sharp contests. The piece notes the Senate’s pivotal role in exams of revenue and appropriation bills and insists that the chosen senators, though not specialists, are all‑round legislators whose judgment at Versailles will shape the treaty’s acceptance or rejection and the country’s reception of their actions.
Washington Dec 22 Major General Charles T Menoher who led the 42nd Rainbow division in France is named director of air service succeeding John D Ryan Col James A Mars becomes acting director of aircraft production succeeding William C Potter Gen March says the changes restore the aviation service production to a permanent military organization Menoher is traveling home to assume his new duties
March said. His old division, the Rainbow, is attached to the American army of occupation on the Rhine. Gen. Menoher's record as division commander during the active fighting in which the veteran 42nd participated led to his assignment as commander of the sixth army corps some time before the signing of the office. Assignment of these regular army officers to posts in the air service previously held by civilians of wide business experience is that in the forth coming staff reorganization plans the air service will be treated as an integral part of the existing military establishment, and not as a Separate service in any sense. Gen. Mencher may be appointed an assistant chief of the general staff in order to complete this military co-ordination.
A sight of the common people chasing a passing private car drew Vice President Bracken and Superintendent F L Johnson on the observation platform to watch as a man sprinted a quarter mile. The train stayed ahead and the crowd was consoled with advice that he might have boarded at West Quincy if he had kept running.
A 1918 telegram from Washington signed by C. R. Gray and addressed to Quincy Chamber of Commerce expresses limited government response on railroad issues. The note references Hale Holden, recently regional director of the US Railroad Administration, and notes the message, while not comforting, has spurred Quincy businessmen to renewed, aggressive action.
In this period the Chamber of Commerce rails fight highlights mail delays. Burlington routes hinder communication to Chicago and Springfield, with letters taking up to two days. A 4:00 pm Quincy mail to Chicago arrives next day, while a Springfield mail to Quincy shows a two day delay. Postmaster Burleson curbs rail mail and pilots planes that fail to fly in bad weather, complicating service.
Train No 9 on the Burlington line again ran late to Quincy causing Christmas shoppers and farmers to spend only an hour in town. The delay sparks fear of schedule changes and prompts the Chamber of Commerce to demand restoration of trains No 9 and No 16 to ease afternoon havoc.
The Whig recalls a near miss when its staff photographer, with the Chamber of Commerce manager, prepared a shot of farmers near the Mellie roundhouse foremen. McAdoo’s orders barred photographing government property, so no image could be published. Instead, the paper offers a word picture of the scene and witnesses.
High school students prepared for a debate on whether Pedra Government should own the railroads. Two teams were selected with Arlington Gaines, Harry Timunciwelke, and Norbert Ohnemus on the affirmative, and Ralph McAlister, Robert Pincing, Ralph My Atlister on the negative. The event was set for 7:50 p.m. at the high school, with officials urged to attend. The negative team sought facts from the Chamber of Commerce and cited Quincy papers as sources.
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