Animated Weekly, No. 86

1917
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Tank bombards eligibles for recruits. Carries an appeal and assurance to men who are needed NOW by Uncle Sam, Chicago, Ill. Subtitle: "Don't wait to read of America's victory; get into uniform and help hasten it." Finish training course with nine-day hike: Fort McPherson student officers, "Marching through Georgia," pleases natives, Near Atlanta, Ga. Subtitle: Quiet in a "scrape" with friends, but with the enemy? That's different. Secretary McAdoo entertains "Four-Minute Men:" Group of orators who, in four-minute speeches, will inform the public on vital issues, are honored, Washington, D.C. Subtitle: In moving picture theaters and elsewhere these men will speak for the Government TO the people. Congressman Kahn, of Conscription and Food Bills fame, a loyal aid of President Wilson, a SIMON-PURE AMERICAN. "The Best of Friends Must Part," Here we see "Joe" Cannon, but where, oh where is the famous cigar? De Palma, now world's speed king: At 110 miles per hour in his aviation-type motor Packard he beats Chevrolet and Oldfield, Sheepshead Bay Speedway, N.Y. Subtitles: Off to a flying start. "Neck and neck." Breaking records at 110 miles an hour. The winner-up, Louis Chevrolet. Barney Oldfield and his famous golden submarine, which was out-distanced early in the race. Imperial Japanese Mission here for war conference: Headed by Viscount K. Ishii, distinguished Orientals are welcomed to America, San Francisco, Cal. Subtitles: Left to right : Asst. Secy, of State Long, Viscount Ishii, and Gavin McNab. Military honors for our Eastern ally. Viscount Ishii pleased at reception. Heated cities "overflow" into the sea: Millions, during record season, make the ocean, in spots, a VERY crowded pond, Atlantic City, N.J. Subtitle: When he's on the beach there's room in the ocean for others. Gas mask demonstration in heart of metropolis: Various types in use on French front shown in Union Square, N.Y. City. Subtitles: May look freakish, but what of style when life is at stake? "Woof. Woof." By chat and chart our fighters learn French: Professor of Gordon-Detwiller Institute aids soldiers in simple and practical way to use French military and other terms, Cicero, Ill. Subtitles: As he pronounces, his class repeats. When Venus steps forth, crowds flock around: Fashion parade at Columbia Beach proves no ONE section of America has a corner in beauty, Portland, Ore. "Fighting 69th," N.Y., start for France: Cheeked by millions, the "Fighting Irish" start for way station on road to Berlin, New York City. Subtitles: No city ever gazed on braver. 2,000 strong, determined on victory, this regiment carries the civilized world's best wishes with it. Irish men o' war. Col. Charles De Lane Hine, who will take them "Ovcr the Top" to victory. Cartoons by Hy Mayer.

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1917

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Tank bombards eligibles for recruits. Carries an appeal and assurance to men who are needed NOW by Uncle Sam, Chicago, Ill. Subtitle: "Don't wait to read of America's victory; get into uniform and help hasten it." Finish training course with nine-day hike: Fort McPherson student officers, "Marching through Georgia," pleases natives, Near Atlanta, Ga. Subtitle: Quiet in a "scrape" with friends, but with the enemy? That's different. Secretary McAdoo entertains "Four-Minute Men:" Group of orators who, in four-minute speeches, will inform the public on vital issues, are honored, Washington, D.C. Subtitle: In moving picture theaters and elsewhere these men will speak for the Government TO the people. Congressman Kahn, of Conscription and Food Bills fame, a loyal aid of President Wilson, a SIMON-PURE AMERICAN. "The Best of Friends Must Part," Here we see "Joe" Cannon, but where, oh where is the famous cigar? De Palma, now world's speed king: At 110 miles per hour in his aviation-type motor Packard he beats Chevrolet and Oldfield, Sheepshead Bay Speedway, N.Y. Subtitles: Off to a flying start. "Neck and neck." Breaking records at 110 miles an hour. The winner-up, Louis Chevrolet. Barney Oldfield and his famous golden submarine, which was out-distanced early in the race. Imperial Japanese Mission here for war conference: Headed by Viscount K. Ishii, distinguished Orientals are welcomed to America, San Francisco, Cal. Subtitles: Left to right : Asst. Secy, of State Long, Viscount Ishii, and Gavin McNab. Military honors for our Eastern ally. Viscount Ishii pleased at reception. Heated cities "overflow" into the sea: Millions, during record season, make the ocean, in spots, a VERY crowded pond, Atlantic City, N.J. Subtitle: When he's on the beach there's room in the ocean for others. Gas mask demonstration in heart of metropolis: Various types in use on French front shown in Union Square, N.Y. City. Subtitles: May look freakish, but what of style when life is at stake? "Woof. Woof." By chat and chart our fighters learn French: Professor of Gordon-Detwiller Institute aids soldiers in simple and practical way to use French military and other terms, Cicero, Ill. Subtitles: As he pronounces, his class repeats. When Venus steps forth, crowds flock around: Fashion parade at Columbia Beach proves no ONE section of America has a corner in beauty, Portland, Ore. "Fighting 69th," N.Y., start for France: Cheeked by millions, the "Fighting Irish" start for way station on road to Berlin, New York City. Subtitles: No city ever gazed on braver. 2,000 strong, determined on victory, this regiment carries the civilized world's best wishes with it. Irish men o' war. Col. Charles De Lane Hine, who will take them "Ovcr the Top" to victory. Cartoons by Hy Mayer.

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