Somewhere in France: The first regiment of American troops reaches the French front. Subtitles: Hoisting the Star and Stripes side by side with the tri-color of France. Testing their gas masks before going into the trenches. Somewhere in ...See moreSomewhere in France: The first regiment of American troops reaches the French front. Subtitles: Hoisting the Star and Stripes side by side with the tri-color of France. Testing their gas masks before going into the trenches. Somewhere in France: Carrier pigeons at the front. These swift birds are tireless and reliable messengers. Venice, Cal: Tourists swarm to the beach resorts. Former European travelers give coast resorts unprecedented prosperity. Subtitles: Extreme styles are de rigueur at all the beaches with patriotic colors predominating. New York City: Fire department stages fire-fighting thrills. Russian War Envoys are city's guests and see Mayor Mitchel pin medals on honor men. Minneapolis, Minn: This city now head of river navigation. First steamer through new locks and dam on the headwaters of the Mississippi. Subtitle: At Seattle another great commercial waterway is opened connecting Lake Union with Lake Washington. Franco-Russian Troops Occupy Mt. Athos: Rifles and ammunition are found in a Bulgarian convent. San Jose, Cal: Let 'er buck. Frontier days revived. Cowboys hold annual Rodeo. New York City: New armory ready for 8th Coast Defense. N.G., N.Y. Col. Elmer F. Austin leads his command into the biggest armory in the world. San Francisco, Cal: Largest American flag. Patriotic citizens carry monster flag to stimulate recruiting. Written by
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