Somewhere in Mexico: Strong convoys of armed troops guard all supply wagon trains along the 300-mile line of communication to General Pershing's forces. Subtitle: 1. The trail is a difficult one and the troops on the march frequently have ...See moreSomewhere in Mexico: Strong convoys of armed troops guard all supply wagon trains along the 300-mile line of communication to General Pershing's forces. Subtitle: 1. The trail is a difficult one and the troops on the march frequently have to separate. New York City: Harlem's pretty babes, in original perambulators, are out to win the the Carnival Contest. Subtitle: 1. King and Queen of the Carnival. Los Angeles, Cal: Glenn Martin, the famous aviator, instructs the State Militia in the art of flying as the first step to form an organized reserve Aero Corps. San Diego, Cal: World famous speed kings dedicate the new Boulevard Course on the Exposition Grounds with a 50-mile race. Subtitles: 1. Indians of the Painted Desert look on with primitive awe at the mad "gas demons;" 2. Miss San Diego attempts to induce Barney Oldfield to give up his racing cigar. San Francisco, Cal: The German freighter Republic, sunk at Papeete Harbor in 1914, arrives here after being raised from the ocean bed. Subtitle: Holes made by German warships which shelled the vessel. Eastchester, N.Y: A new armored car, equipped with two 30-mm. automatic quick firers, is tested before being taken over by the New York National Guard. Bath, Me: The unprecedented demand for tonnage has led to the opening of long discarded New England shipyards. Subtitles: 1. The good ship Jerome Jones is launched with all her five masts in position; 2. Although costing $90,000, this vessel is already chartered for $120,000 for her first voyage. Ysleta, Texas: "Practical Preparedness" is the motto of the people of this border city, who have organized a Home Guard as a protection against possible Mexican raiders. Subtitle: 1. The women, too, are all armed with pistols. Columbus, N.M: Large numbers of tank wagons are unloaded to carry the precious fluid to the American troops along the hot and dusty Mexican trail. Subtitle: 1. Some of the wagons used for transportation to Casas Grandes resembles the old prairie schooners. Pathé Paris Fashions: In natural colors. Creations Laferriere. Subtitles: 1. Blue lounging gown of printed taffeta; 2. Black taffeta street dress with steel button trimmings; 3. Beach dress of printed lawn, waist and skirt of white cotton voile. Written by
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