Universal Current Events, No. 1

1917
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The Universal Current Events greets you. Wilson and Marshal at America's Helm Will Pilot to Victory. After tempestuous voyage, our Ship of State is on a steady course to Port Victory. Anywhere-in-America: Thomas Alvah Edison, Wizard of Wizards, Out After U-Boats. Creator of incandescent light, phonograph, motion pictures and other marvels, now seeking solution of submarine menace, West Orange, N.J. Subtitle: Telegram: "Uncle Sam, Washington, D.C. Have heard your call and am on the job. Edison." Appeals to Russian Workingmen to Stand Firm for Humanity: Samuel F. Gompers renders great patriotic aid for co-operating with President Wilson in labor matters, Chicago, Ill. Back to Old Friends: Wooden Ships Again Come Into Their Own. Necessity for carriers to get food and supplies to our allies causes re-adoption of old standards in shipbuilding, Lake Charles, La. Middle West Greets French Mission With True American Spirit: Chicago throngs give welcome to Joffre, Viviani and distinguished party on their first visit there, Chicago, Ill. Subtitles: St. Louis, Mo. honoring the honored. Texas Girl Students Form Immense Human Star Spangled Banner: Dallas high school girls in patriotic exercises show spirit of great Southwest, Dallas, Texas. Small Town Sets Patriotic Example for All America: Boys of President Wilson's own state rally to colors in answer to nation's call for help, Madison, N.J. Subtitle: Recruiting Officer Jenning's appeal for recruits answered by many. $200,000,000 More for France Loaned by United States. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo and French Ambassador Jules Jusserand, in presence of distinguished group, sign transfer, Washington, D.C. Where the Kaiser Missed His Guess: Hoboken's Real Reply. Famous New Jersey terminal of German-Atlantic lines shows the real American spirit possessed by all, Hoboken, N.J. French President Confers War Cross on Noyan's Hero: Stand made by veteran citizens against German onslaught brings honors from French Government, Noyan, France. Subtitles: Arrival of President Poincare and M. Briand. President Poincare greets France's fighting officers. President Poincare bestows the coveted honor on Mayor Noel of Noyan. French Envoys Are Greeted by Millions on Reaching New York. Gen. "Papa" Joffre, idol of France; Former Premier Rene Viviani and aides are given evidences of America's affection for her friend and ally, New York. Subtitles: First time on Manhattan. Island. Arriving at the Battery. Through the grand canyon of commerce to City Hall. A pyramid of American childhood pays homage. Greeted by Mayor Mitchel at City Hall. Up famous Fifth Avenue, into the heart of a nation. Golden liberty, gift of New York citizens. Receiving degrees at Columbia University. At the tomb of General Grant. The world's greatest living fighter pays respects to the world's greatest silent warrior, both lovers of peace, fighters to obtain it. New York City Hall Ablaze: Fire threatens destruction of famous landmark. Twenty-four Caret American; And With the Right Idea: If every able-bodied man in America will follow Teddy's lead, the Kaiser will regret having picked on us, Oyster Bay, L.I. Subtitle: "Don't stand idle! Get out and fight." Patriotic tail piece: "Enlist Today. Your Country Needs You."

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1917

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The Universal Current Events greets you. Wilson and Marshal at America's Helm Will Pilot to Victory. After tempestuous voyage, our Ship of State is on a steady course to Port Victory. Anywhere-in-America: Thomas Alvah Edison, Wizard of Wizards, Out After U-Boats. Creator of incandescent light, phonograph, motion pictures and other marvels, now seeking solution of submarine menace, West Orange, N.J. Subtitle: Telegram: "Uncle Sam, Washington, D.C. Have heard your call and am on the job. Edison." Appeals to Russian Workingmen to Stand Firm for Humanity: Samuel F. Gompers renders great patriotic aid for co-operating with President Wilson in labor matters, Chicago, Ill. Back to Old Friends: Wooden Ships Again Come Into Their Own. Necessity for carriers to get food and supplies to our allies causes re-adoption of old standards in shipbuilding, Lake Charles, La. Middle West Greets French Mission With True American Spirit: Chicago throngs give welcome to Joffre, Viviani and distinguished party on their first visit there, Chicago, Ill. Subtitles: St. Louis, Mo. honoring the honored. Texas Girl Students Form Immense Human Star Spangled Banner: Dallas high school girls in patriotic exercises show spirit of great Southwest, Dallas, Texas. Small Town Sets Patriotic Example for All America: Boys of President Wilson's own state rally to colors in answer to nation's call for help, Madison, N.J. Subtitle: Recruiting Officer Jenning's appeal for recruits answered by many. $200,000,000 More for France Loaned by United States. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo and French Ambassador Jules Jusserand, in presence of distinguished group, sign transfer, Washington, D.C. Where the Kaiser Missed His Guess: Hoboken's Real Reply. Famous New Jersey terminal of German-Atlantic lines shows the real American spirit possessed by all, Hoboken, N.J. French President Confers War Cross on Noyan's Hero: Stand made by veteran citizens against German onslaught brings honors from French Government, Noyan, France. Subtitles: Arrival of President Poincare and M. Briand. President Poincare greets France's fighting officers. President Poincare bestows the coveted honor on Mayor Noel of Noyan. French Envoys Are Greeted by Millions on Reaching New York. Gen. "Papa" Joffre, idol of France; Former Premier Rene Viviani and aides are given evidences of America's affection for her friend and ally, New York. Subtitles: First time on Manhattan. Island. Arriving at the Battery. Through the grand canyon of commerce to City Hall. A pyramid of American childhood pays homage. Greeted by Mayor Mitchel at City Hall. Up famous Fifth Avenue, into the heart of a nation. Golden liberty, gift of New York citizens. Receiving degrees at Columbia University. At the tomb of General Grant. The world's greatest living fighter pays respects to the world's greatest silent warrior, both lovers of peace, fighters to obtain it. New York City Hall Ablaze: Fire threatens destruction of famous landmark. Twenty-four Caret American; And With the Right Idea: If every able-bodied man in America will follow Teddy's lead, the Kaiser will regret having picked on us, Oyster Bay, L.I. Subtitle: "Don't stand idle! Get out and fight." Patriotic tail piece: "Enlist Today. Your Country Needs You."

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