- Philadelphia, Pa: A strong police guard is on hand to watch the removal of interned German sailors to U.S. forts in Georgia. Subtitles: The men bid good-bye to the Quaker City. Several cars are required to transport their voluminous baggage. San Francisco, Cal: Many of the valuable statues exhibited at the Panama-Pacific Exposition are being collected for return shipment. Subtitle: The beautiful Argentine tower is the last of the Fair buildings to fall. Southall, England: Field Marshal French, head of the British Home Defence forces, inspects several new companies of volunteers. Subtitles: The famous "Ninth" Lancers demonstrate their successful fighting methods against the "Boches." Fourteen motor ambulances are presented to the regiment as a gift of English sportsmen. The Great Allied Advance on the Western Front: Subtitles: The Germans begin their retreat on March 17, with the Allies in close pursuit. By March 25th the Allies advance 25 miles at some points and threaten the Hindenburg line at St. Quentin. The clouds of smoke and gas that separate the opposing armies. The pneumatic bomb-thrower is used with successful results. General Nivelle, the new Commander-in-chief of the French troops. San Antonio. Texas: Caterpillar tractors, similar in principle to the British tanks, are being added to the United States army equipment Difficult roads offer no obstacle to these powerful war machines. The tractors are used to transport pontoons. Los Angeles, Cal: School children aid the campaign to reduce the cost of living by planting vegetable gardens in vacant lots. Subtitle: Girls are active workers in this extensive movement for cheaper food. Mr. Common People's Pay Day (Magazine Section): An animated cartoon by T.E. Powers. New York City: Recruiting stations are busy places as many volunteers enlist in the service of their country. Subtitles: Little groups everywhere are in training for the reserve forces. In Washington bellhops drill in the shadow of the famous monument. Major General Leonard Wood is transferred to the new department of the Southeast. American Citizens: President Wilson directs that the enlisted force and the navy be increased to full war strength at 87,000 men. Subtitles: Your country calls you. The navy offers exceptional advantages to men of stuff and ambition to serve in the first line of National Defense.—Moving Picture World synopsis
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