Marseilles, France: Ten thousand Russian troops arrive to fight on the Western war front, after traveling nearly round the world to their destination. Subtitles: The men land just in their clothes, as the whole equipment of the division ...See moreMarseilles, France: Ten thousand Russian troops arrive to fight on the Western war front, after traveling nearly round the world to their destination. Subtitles: The men land just in their clothes, as the whole equipment of the division will be supplied by the French. The twelve-year-old mascot of the division. New York City: Little John Ryan wins the grand prize in the Babies Contest as the healthiest tot in the great city. Subtitle: Then the bouncing babes go a riding up Fifth Avenue together with their sister babes Chin Chin and Nanny. El Paso, Texas: The conference to arrange cooperation of troops against Villa proves futile. Left to right: Generals Obregon, Scott and Funston. Cartoon: Patience is a virtue? An animated cartoon. Chihuahua, Mexico: The troops in the camps guarding the line of communication pass their spare time in playing quoits. Subtitles: A trophy of war, a machine gun captured from Villistas. French War Front: The largest product of French inventive genius is the "370" big gun, which is claimed to outclass in speed and accuracy of firing the famous German "420." Subtitles: The shell is so heavy that rails are laid to transport it. The shell is got ready for firing and the fuse is set to explode five seconds after the shell is fired. The recoil after firing is on the principal of the famous "75," which automatically re-sights itself. Bordeaux, France: Their Majesties the King and Queen of Montenegro, driven from their own country, find a haven of refuge in France. Subtitle: The Chateau de Merignac, which the French Government have placed at their disposal. New York City: Children, children everywhere, as ten thousand school girls dance about their May poles on Central Park green to celebrate the ninth annual outing of the Public School Athletic League. Subtitle: And then they all dash forward to sing the national anthem. Written by
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