Palm Beach, Fla: Leaders in the world's society take daily dips in the surf. Jackson, N.H: Wildcat Valley in the White Mountains is stripped of its last big cut of timber, when 6,000,000 feet of spruce is skidded down the mountain sides. North Conway, N.H: A member of the Alpine Club takes his plunge in an icy mountain pool with a temperature of five below zero. Portland, Ore: This lone vessel flying the flag of Emperor William, is moored in Portland's harbor. Oakland, Cal: As part of the annual advertising pageant a company of Grecian dancers disport on the green. Portland, Ore: Linking Oregon and Washington with bands of steel, the great interstate bridge, spanning the Columbia River and costing $1,750,000 is officially opened. Verdun, France: Endless columns of tired fighters are constantly being sent to the rear for recuperation. New York, N.Y: The French steamship Guyane arrives after having sunk a German submarine in a 40-minute battle off the coast of France. Miami. Fla: The third Miami regatta for motor boats brings to this resort the speediest crafts in the United States. Portland, Ore: Mrs. Constance Meyer, Portland's water nymph who will attempt to bring home the National swimming championship next June. Hachita, N.M: Impressive ceremonies mark the funeral of three American cowboys, murdered and mutilated by Mexicans immediately after our troops were recalled.
—Moving Picture World synopsis