PICTURES AND DESCRIPTIONS:

PICTURE 1:

Australia, although one of the most remote of the participants in the war, has done unexcelled service.  In proportion to her population she has contributed largely as regards numbers, and the fighting quality of her men has been very fine.  Great enthusiasm greeted the news of the signing of the armistice, as is shown by this celebration in Sydney, where the streets were packed by rejoicing throngs. (Underwood & Underwood)

PICTURE 2:

Captain "Eddie" Rickenbacker, the leading American "ace", wearing the Distinguished Service Cross conferred upon him for his daring work in France. (American Photo Service)

PICTURE 3:

This copy of the celebrated painting by Henner, representing Alsace - Lorraine waiting reunion with France, was found in a district recently occupied by the Allies. 

The original title, dated 1871, was:  "She Is Waiting." 

Beneath this some German had written in 1915:  "She Can Wait Still Longer". 

Below this a Frenchman wrote in November, 1918:  "SHE HAS NOT WAITED IN VAIN."

PICTURE 4:

Jouett Shouse, member of Congress from Kansas, will, on March 4, when his term expires, become Assistant Secretary of the Treasure to succeed Thomas B. Love. (Harris & Ewing)

PICTURE 5:

This snapshot of the ex-Kaiser wearing an Austrian uniform is a striking revelation of character secured when Wilhlelm was off his guard.  The former Emperor is seen at the railroad station at Spa on Aug. 14, 1918, waiting to greet the Austrian Emperor Carl.  Just before the train drew in he handed this carefully sealed document to one of his Generals. Note the uplifted finger, the look in the eyes, the urgent exhortation to extreme caution.