To ensure an effective control, a very strict census of the population was taken on August 27th, 1915. Particulars of the persons in each house were constantly posted up, and after September 1st identity-cards with photographs were obligatory. To be found in the street or even standing on one's doorstep without this card, was punishable by fine (3 to 30 marks) or imprisonment (one to three days).
M. JACQUET'S IDENTITY CARD
(see p. [16]).
Passes
DISTRIBUTING PASSES IN THE RUE JEAN-ROISIN
(see plan, p. [25]).
In January, 1915, the Kommandantur drew up rules for the granting of passes, a fruitful source of profit to the Germans, and of annoyance to the population. A scale of prices provided even for the shortest journeys. Funeral processions going to the South Cemetery were also required to have passes (free), to go through the Porte des Postes, and were escorted by soldiers, both going and coming, to prevent the people from leaving the ranks.
REQUISITIONING BEDDING IN THE RUE RATISBONNE.