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Learn more- Washington, D.C: Herbert Hoover assumes the office of Food Administrator, resolved to wage war on food speculators and extortionists. Subtitle: He asks the co-operation of all people to help conserve the food supply by preserving perishable fruits and vegetables. New York City: The police force is mastering the art of jiu-jitsu; woe to the criminally inclined caught violating the law. Subtitles: Sergeant Shaw shows the bluecoats the new "telephone" hold, which enables a policeman to phone and keep the prisoner. Good work. A Western Port: The American Mission to Free Russia returns after a thorough investigation of affairs in the new democracy. Subtitles: The members of the party, who bring encouraging reports of the unification of all factions to save the newly won liberty. Ex-Senator Elihu Root, who headed the Mission. Ham, France: Slowly but surely the Teuton line retreats and M. Viviani, who recently stirred America, visits the reconquered Subtitles: Back to the bosom of France the fiery orator welcomes the liberated people. The little ones are not forgotten and there is a gift for each. They are free once more, free children of France. London, England: King George and Queen Mary attend services at Westminster Abbey in celebration of the great British offensive. Subtitles: British women are forming a "Legion of Honor" and many leave for service at the front. The youth of the nation also rallies round the Union Jack. San Francisco, Cal: The dream of a floating at last comes true as the Exposition building "Virginia" is removed to Santa Venetia. Subtitle: The removal of the structure intact is an engineering feat. Toronto, Ont: The Allies prepare for the grand struggle in the air, and thousands of aviators are in training at the Royal Camp. Subtitles: The embryo birdmen study the various parts of the machine. A company of scouts off to reconnoiter the "enemy's" positions. What the world looks like to the aviator. Remarkable scenes taken by a Hearst-News cameraman from an aeroplane. Rockford, Ill: Like a magic city the new cantonment springs up rapidly under the vigorous drive of an army of patriotic carpenters. Subtitles: Trench diggers dig the ditches for the water mains. Through fields of thriving corn and ripening wheat, macadam roads will soon wind their way. Student officers complete their training course and are ready to lead the National Army. Cartoon (Magazine Section): Growing Fast.
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