VALENTINE'S MANUAL

New York City's War Activities

Continued  from page 322 Valentine's Manual Vol. 3

Aug. 21—German propaganda books were ordered to be sup¬
pressed in all libraries and particularly the libraries in camps.

Aug. 27—The new City Hall clock, destroyed by fire May 10,
1917, when decorated for the French War Mission was
completed and lighted up for the first time. Capt. Kermit
Roosevelt was awarded the Military Cross by the British
Government for meritorious services in Mesopotamia.

Aug. 30—The drive for the sale 'of $25,000,000 War Saving
Stamps ended with more than the amount required. Persh¬
ing's veterans—400 strong—back to train soldiers here,
paraded up Fifth Avenue and were given a great reception.

Aug. 31—The man-power bill drafting men from 18 to 45 was
signed by the President and Sept. 12 was named as regis¬
tration day. 189 Draft Boards in the city begin registering
on that day.

Sept. 1—To save gasoline the Government asked that all motor¬
ing be suspended each Sunday until the ban be lifted.

Sept. 2—Labor Day was celebrated by a great parade of labor
organizations on Fifth Avenue—"Win the war for Free¬
dom" its motto. President Wilson's address to Labor was
passed around. Capt. Archie Roosevelt invalided back from
France arrived at an Atlantic port.

Sept. 3—The great slacker round-up was commenced. Only 300
were found trying to dodge their patriotic duty.

Sept, 5—The first aerial mail left New York for Chicago, Thurs¬
day, 7:09 A. M., reaching Chicago 7 :0S P. M. Friday—time,
36 hours and 56 minutes.

Sept. 6—Fourth anniversary of the Battle of the Marne. Cele¬
brations were held in the City Hall, Central Park Mall and
other places. M. Jusserand and Col. Roosevelt addressed
the meeting at City Hall. Lafayette's birthday was also
celebrated at the Statue in Union  Square.

Sept. 10—Prime Minister Massey of New Zealand and the
Bishop of York arrived from England.

Sept. 12—Registration Day for all men 18 to 45, inclusive. The
American First Army containing New York and Brooklyn
boys went into action for the first time as an Army at St.
Mihiel. They captured 20 towns and took 10,000 prisoners
with immense booty.    Fleets of tanks led the rush.

Sept. 24—Secretary McAdoo launched the Fourth Liberty Loan
by a great speech at Carnegie Hall. Amount, $6,000,000,000.
Manhattan's quota, $1,236,605,800; Brooklvn's, $79,233,800;
Bronx, $6,634,200; Queens, $9,434,700; Richmond, $2,173,900.

Sept. 27—President Wilson made his great speech at the Metro¬
politan Opera House. The Fourth Liberty Loan began busi¬
ness at midnight after the President made his great speech.
Great hilarity ushered it in.

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