Before Verdun, France: Like poisonous toads, the French aerial torpedo mortars squat along the trenches ready to belch forth their venomous fire at the approach of any enemy aircraft. Tacoma, Wash: What brakes will do on ships is ...See moreBefore Verdun, France: Like poisonous toads, the French aerial torpedo mortars squat along the trenches ready to belch forth their venomous fire at the approach of any enemy aircraft. Tacoma, Wash: What brakes will do on ships is demonstrated by this tug which, so equipped, is stopped and turned in almost her own length. Newport News, Va: This monster aeroplane with a lifting capacity of two tons, is nearing completion. Machines of this type are now being constructed for the American and British governments. Chicago, Ill: Pullman and Bethlehem soccer teams battle to a tie in combat in their semifinal match in the national championship series. San Francisco, Cal: Cristabel, the 250-year-old python, gets her 55-pound beef and pork breakfast for this year; dinner and supper being served in July and October. Twenty nursemaids have to assist Cristabel, who is 32 feet of sulkiness and refuses to eat in captivity. San Francisco, Cal: A seven-month-old collie dog plays nurse maid and playmates to four kittens deserted by their mother. Charlestown, Mass: Contrary to the report that all ships in the navy are being held in instant readiness for orders to Mexico, the Nebraska goes into dry dock here. Columbus, N.M: Just by way of proof that he is on the job, General Pershing keeps sending into this town wounded bandits and captured arms to the custody of the U.S.A. El Paso, Texas: Chicago to San Francisco and return via Juarez, Mexico, proves an interesting experience to these three young women who are photographed as they cross the International Bridge. Washington, D.C: President Wilson visits joint Congressional session to inform members of his ultimatum to Germany demanding end of illegal submarine acts, and threatening otherwise severance of all relations. Written by
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