Prisoners of war: "Tars" and "Tommies" of England and Belgium interned in Holland. Sub-title: Making toys for loved ones at home. Main Road to Paris: Famous thoroughfare a scene of desolation and ruin after enemy's retreat, Revigny, France...See morePrisoners of war: "Tars" and "Tommies" of England and Belgium interned in Holland. Sub-title: Making toys for loved ones at home. Main Road to Paris: Famous thoroughfare a scene of desolation and ruin after enemy's retreat, Revigny, France. Farming Under Difficulties: Troops conceal threshing machine in ruined farmhouse to save crops and straw in Argonne district, France. Sub-title: Making trench beds of grass and straw. Divine Service Under Fire: Army chaplain conducts service prior to going into action, Northern France. A Mission of Mercy: American Red Cross surgeons and nurses off to Belgium to care for wounded, New York City. Sub-title: Mark Hambourg, noted Russian pianist, sails for London. In Washington: President Wilson attends opening of the 24th Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Sub-title: Mrs. W.C. Story, president general of the D.A.R. Call to Arms: Dinner invitation by Representative Gardner to entire United States Army Reserve Corps, numbering 16, bring 10, Washington, D.C. Boston Marathon: Crowds throng streets to witness great sporting event, Boston, Mass. Sub-title: The winner, Fabre of Canada. Noted Celestial's Funeral: Chinatown pays marked tribute of respect to its great peacemaker, Yee Bow Kong, New York City. Subtitle: Papers thrown from carriages to scare away evil spirits. Annual Sports Carnival: College star athletes from all over the country compete in track and field events at Franklin Field, Philadelphia, Pa. "Nine-Years-After" Pageant: Entire population rejoices over wonderful development after famous earthquake, San Francisco, Cal. Subtitle: Entering exposition grounds. Arbor Day: Enthusiastic crowds witness planting of first tree in Fairgrounds Park by Mayor Kiel, St. Louis, Mo. Sub-title: All in a day's work. Keeping the Town Wet: One hundred and forty new type water wagons put into service, St. Louis, Mo. Uncle Sam's Navy: Mammoth oil-carrier "Maumee" launched at Mare Island Navy Yard, San Francisco, Cal. Army of Police: Seven thousand of New York's "finest" reviewed by Mayor Mitchel and heroes are presented with medals, New York City. Cartoons by the world-famous caricaturist, Hy Mayer of Puck. Written by
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