Washington, D.C: Headed by Arthur James Balfour, British minister, the High Commission from Great Britain arrive here to attend the great international war conference. New York, N.Y: At this critical period in our history, the launching of...See moreWashington, D.C: Headed by Arthur James Balfour, British minister, the High Commission from Great Britain arrive here to attend the great international war conference. New York, N.Y: At this critical period in our history, the launching of our newest giant sea fighter, New Mexico, has a peculiar significance. West Point, N.Y: Every time the American eagle gets his eye on these boys, destined to be- come the future generals of the greatest army on earth, the old bird loosens up a scream that can be heard clean to Berlin. New York, N.Y: The Eighth Coast Defense regiment, the first artillery organization to weed out members with dependent families and the physically unfit, parade on Fifth Avenue with each of its twelve companies recruited to full strength. Orange, Texas: Under the direction of General Goethals, a vast fleet of wooden cargo ships are being built to replace the steel tonnage destroyed in the sub-sea war. Los Angeles, Cal: Once a year the school children of this city assemble in Elysian Park and do honor to Hans Christian Anderson by a revival of his fairy tales.
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