Dartford, England: No work is too dangerous or difficult for the women of Britain who fill all the gaps in the country's civic and industrial life, caused by the war. Subtitle: They reach unusual height in the performance of their duty. ...See moreDartford, England: No work is too dangerous or difficult for the women of Britain who fill all the gaps in the country's civic and industrial life, caused by the war. Subtitle: They reach unusual height in the performance of their duty. Quebec, Canada: The five thousand ton central span of the St. Lawrence Bridge, which collapsed while being lifted into place, falling and sinking in ten seconds. Subtitle: Guards are stationed at the approach to the bridge to minimize any further danger. Trinidad, Colo: Five thousand workers of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company receive a hearty welcome by the citizens of Trinidad when they arrive to participate in the second Annual Field Day. Washington, D.C: The Nation expresses its sorrow as the five American sailors, victims of the wrecking of the U.S.S. Memphis by a severe storm, are buried with full military honors. Subtitle: The impressive procession passes slowly across the Potomac to the National Cemetery at Arlington. An Animated Map: Showing the tightening of the ring round the Teutonic allies. Subtitles: 1. Roumania enters the war in the hope of winning Transylvania from Austria Hungary; 2. The Allies contemplate a drive across Bulgaria, thus separating Germany from Turkey. Nashville, Tenn: Ex-Governor Hughes invades the solid South during his campaign trip to plead the cause of Republicanism. Subtitle: He visits the National Guardsmen mobilized at Camp Rye. Coats for Winter Wear: By courtesy of Shelton Looms Fashion Show. Subtitles: 1. A coat of Lapinex Seal, and one of Velour du Nord; 2. Cloak of Lustre Velfur trimmed with Blue Fox fabric; 3. Waterfall Monkeyskin afternoon dress, and child's coat of Nutria plush; 4. White Waterfall sport suit trimmed with imitation seal. San Jose, Cal: The Golden State is busy washing and sorting its bumper crop of prunes, estimated at 130,000,000 pounds. Subtitle: In one field ten thousand trays are set out to dry. Berkeley, Cal: The college season has begun with its usual keen rivalry between the Sophomores and Freshmen for lower class leadership. Subtitle: Many a bruise is inflicted as the stronger men hurl themselves at one another in the jousting contest. Newark, N.J: Forty thousand sport enthusiasts are on hand to watch the greatest athletes of the country smash record after record in their contest for the National Senior Championships. Subtitles: 1. Barely a hair's breadth separates A.S. Ward from his crack opponents, as he crosses the tape line in the 100-yard dash; 2. Robert Simpson proves himself the greatest high hurler of all time, with a new record of 14 4/5 seconds; 3. The pole vault title goes to Sherman Landers, at the height of 12 feet 9 inches; 4. Arlie Mucks hurls the discus for a distance of 145 feet 4½ inches. Fall River, Mass: Military and Naval Battalions participate in an impressive celebration of Lafayette Day in honor of the great French General who helped us win the Revolutionary War. Subtitles: 1. Ambassador J.J. Jusserand (with straw hat) reviews the tribute paid to his countrymen; 2. Unveiling a monument erected to General Lafayette. Written by
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