Red Bank, N.J: The Monmouth County Club holds a drag hunt over the rough country surrounding this city. The hounds and horses take sensational jumps in which the riders risk their necks. Berlin, Germany: Exclusive pictures by Nelson E. ...See moreRed Bank, N.J: The Monmouth County Club holds a drag hunt over the rough country surrounding this city. The hounds and horses take sensational jumps in which the riders risk their necks. Berlin, Germany: Exclusive pictures by Nelson E. Edwards showing women doing men's work in the streets of the German capital. French women in conquered territory go into the fields to work as harvest hands. General Krause meets a fellow officer in a crowded Berlin street. Oakland, Cal: The Hughes' Woman Special ends its trans-continental journey here, and the women boosting the Republican presidential candidate are enthusiastically received by Oakland and San Francisco crowds. The women speakers address girl workers of the Alameda cotton mills. New York: Thomas A. Edison, the noted inventor, is the guest of honor at the big Electrical Show in the Grand Central Palace. Atop the building in which the show is held, a giant searchlight illumines the surrounding buildings. A remarkable feat of night photography. Season's Latest Fashions: The most recent creations of Lucille, Lady Duff-Gordon, are displayed by beautiful Lucille models in appropriate settings. Shadow Lawn, N.J: President Wilson receives Ambassador Gerard, who recently returned from Germany, and the two hold an important conference at the Summer White House. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Palermo Race Track on Sunday, attracts a throng of South American society people, who watch a running race for a purse of $40,000. Elephant Butte Dam, Sierra County, N.M: The Elephant Butte Dam, one of the largest irrigation projects in the world, which cost $10,000,000, is dedicated here by the delegates of the National Irrigation Congress. A.A. Jones, who represents President Wilson, delivers the dedication address. Haverford, Pa: A Philadelphia team of girl hockey players wins a hard-fought contest here by a score of 7-2, the Philadelphians retaining their title of champions of the Women's Inter-Club Hockey League. New York City: A new police patrol boat is launched into the Hudson River, equipped for water duty. The new precinct station, which is to be used as a headquarters for police boats, is moved to its wharf in the East River. El Paso, Tex: Part of a mountainside is blown down by a giant blast of dynamite, which is set off to uncover 100,000 tons of raw cement. Written by
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