Toronto, Canada: Several thousand Americans have joined the fighting forces of Canada under the banner of the American Legion. Subtitle: Special badges are given the members of this corps. Augusta, Ga: A ravaging conflagration fanned by a ...See moreToronto, Canada: Several thousand Americans have joined the fighting forces of Canada under the banner of the American Legion. Subtitle: Special badges are given the members of this corps. Augusta, Ga: A ravaging conflagration fanned by a sixty-five mile gale, sweeps down the main thoroughfare, consuming twenty-one blocks of buildings with a loss of $10,000,000. Subtitles: Everything was totally destroyed in the area of conflagration. Household goods saved from the fire are collected by the homeless families on the city's levee. Hartford, Conn: America's first Navy Dirigible, the D N I, is assembled in the hangar to field trials. Fort Sheridan, Ill: United States Cavalry stationed at this point leave in a fierce snowstorm, for duty along the Mexican border. Souchez, France: On account of the danger from "barrage" fire the field hospitals just behind the front line trenches are located in dugouts. El Paso, Texas: This border city, separated by the Rio Grande from the strong Carranzista garrison at Juarez, assumes a quiet air under its strict military supervision. Subtitles: Bridges are strictly guarded to prevent any attempts at destruction. The soldiers stationed along the border are quick to respond to any rumor of disturbance. Pathe Paris Fashions: (Creations Suzanne.) Subtitles: Afternoon dress of black tulle trimmed with blue ribbon, evening dress of black tulle trimmed with jet beads. Afternoon dress of Bordeaux silk with bouffant skirt. Seattle, Wash: The Washington State University answers the call for National Preparedness by training its students in the art of military defense. Subtitle: Building shelter trenches. Beaverville, Ill: Dozens of houses are blown over when a terrific cyclone passes over the Illinois valley. San Diego, Cal: Large crowds attend the opening of the New International Exposition. Subtitle: Gov. Johnson officially dedicates the great fair with a toast of orange juice. Hamilton, Ont: Eight thousand troops parade through the streets entraining for war service in Europe. Written by
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