Excerpts from a Letter Received from a Soldier at the Front: Subtitles: (1) There are no restrictions placed upon the use of the enormous stores of ammunition; (2) The big shells are loaded on little carts and delivered to the gunners at the front; (3) An attack started at 10 o’clock this morning. Observation balloons were sent up to locate the enemy’s position, the terrific shell fire being directed by telephone; (4) The Germans could no longer stand the terrible bombardment and came running toward our trench with their bands up, calling “Kamarad! Kamarad!” (5) Notwithstanding unfavorable weather conditions, our aviators took a brilliant part in the fighting; (6) Bringing down two enemy planes; (7) Late this afternoon a battalion passed us on their return after capturing the village of Rancourt. These brave little “poilus” were singing the “Marseillaise.” Portland, Me: J.C. Hanson instructs boys to whittle toys from wood. Norfolk, Va: The Atlantic Squadron mobilizes as the Southern Commercial Congress meets. Washington, D.C: President Wilson greets sailors. Youngest and oldest in the Atlantic Fleet call at the White House. South Los Angeles, Cal: New city christens largest mail box in the world. It is 32 feet high and on the regular call of Uncle Sam. Boston, Mass: Skating on chemical ice. It resembles natural ice, but is neither wet nor cold. Paris, France: An exhibition of designs for Edith Cavell’s monument. Montreal, Canada: Irish Rangers given farewell. His Grace, the Duke of Devonshire, bids God-speed to officers and men. Oakland, Cal: Building the largest wooden ship in the world. Huge five-master will fly Norwegian flag. Mare Island, Cal: U.S. destroyer Shaw launched here. Mrs. Kemper Lynch is sponsor for new lighting craft. Philadelphia. Pa: The Santa Claus Girl. Olive May Wilson sends a merry Christmas to more than 25,000 children. Her work now nationwide. San Francisco, Cal: Christmas joy for needy children. Unique desert caravan brings toys to little tots. San Antonio, Tex: Strong man gives unique exhibition. With rope around neck he pulls ten vehicles through street. San Diego, Cal: Soldiers and jackies in sham battle. Sailors and regulars entertain exposition crowds.