Panoramic photograph depicting six racing balloons still tethered to the ground at the center of the racing track at Priesters Park. Spectators can be seen in the stands to the right and left. The race was presented by the Aero Club of St. Louis.
Dredge as it advances through canal cut at station 17+50. Total advance to date: 4,000 feet. Total production 859,260 cu. Yards. Approx 1,700 feet to dredge yet. Kansas City District, channel diversion.
The Sixty Infrantry (above) passingin review before its commanding officer, Col. Joseph A. Atkins, yesterday afternoon at Jefferson Barracks after the post had been inspected by Major Gen. Charles D. Harron, commanding the Sixth Corps area.
Eating--This is one thing recruits at Jefferson Barracks do not have to be taught. After hours of drilling and exercise they say they "just come by it natural." This menu includes potatoes, pears, lettuce, coffee, bread, veal and peaches.
Private Bredemeyer thought he would take this machine gun apart to see what made it "tick." An apparent case of "spring fever" is handicapping his efforts to get it back together again.
St. Louisans also seemed anxious to see what they could see about the new 37 mm. antitank gun at the encampment on Memorial Plaza. Soldiers were on hand to answer questions.
These rookies have been in the army less than a month but under the intensified training schedule at Jefferson Barracks they are rapidly being converted into soldiers. They are shown here marching in review on parade grounds. Lieut. R.C. Huggins, in charge of the training of recruits is shown marching with drawn sword in front of the troops while Major Walter C. Philips reviews them from the sidelines.
The light tanks of the Sixth Tank Company at Jefferson Barracks, under command of Capt. J. H. Gilbreth, departed last night for Arcadia, MO., where combat problems will be worked out by 41 officers of the 420th Infantry, Reserves, as the final part of their tank training at Jefferson Barracks this season.
Officers who reviewed the Jefferson Barracks C. M. Brig. Gen. Carlos Black of the Illinois National Guard; Col. Walter C. Short, post commandant, and Lieut. Col. Vance Courtwright, commanding officer of the camp.