San Francisco, Cal: Thoroughly imbued with the preparedness ideas, the educational institutions in this state have reached a high standard of efficiency. San Francisco, Cal: Though the American Flag has practically disappeared from the ...See moreSan Francisco, Cal: Thoroughly imbued with the preparedness ideas, the educational institutions in this state have reached a high standard of efficiency. San Francisco, Cal: Though the American Flag has practically disappeared from the high seas, on merchant ships, this great oil tanker, will bear the Stars and Stripes to many distant lands. Pine Bluff, Ark: Scenes like these; vast flooded areas in this and other states, have prompted Congress to send an investigating committee to ascertain the steps necessary to prevent similar inundations. Vernon, France: After months of dreary waiting as reserves, "Tommy Atkins" gets his marching orders, strikes camp, and leaves here for active service at the front. New York, N.Y: Marjorie Sterrett, who started the "Dime for a Dreadnought" fund, Inspects the Battleship Washington, at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Winchester, Mass: Quick to respond to a fresh air propaganda, the pupils of an outdoor school here wear Eskimo suits with evident comfort. Washington, D.C: Favoring the organization of a "Continental Army," and unable to agree with President Wilson's new policy, Secretary Garrison resigns and is temporarily succeeded by Major General Scott. Providence, R.I: Believing that men's secret thoughts, radiating from their brains can be read. Walter L. Massie conducts his experiments here. Feature Picture: Diki Diki's thirty-four. His height the same, his weight no more; His "Smoke" is of uncertain age. This Prince's dance is narrow gauge. Humble, Texas: Blazing for one day only, this enormous oil gusher causes thousands of dollars of damage before the spread of the fire is checked by the felling of trees. Chicago, Ill: Archbishop Mundelein, on right, who, at a banquet given in his honor, narrowly escaped death, from soup poisoned, the police believe, by Jean Crones, alleged anarchist and anti-Catholic. Written by
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