Fireboat Demonstration / For Mexico / Chicken Raising / The Making of Man-O-Warsman / Coal Mining Part 2
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The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Fireboat maneuvers, spraying jets of water from bow. [1921] b. “In the midst of the growing relationship at Nogales, General Obregon, president of Mexico, once lived.” Main street of Nogales. “Today finds in Post No. 122 a mark of friendship rather than just a mark separating two countries.” Border guard station - men stand beside marker showing location of border - small boys and marker, with ‘122’ on it. “With the coming of Obregon’s inauguration, the home folks of Nogales accompanied by many U.S. officials and notables journeyed into Mexico.” Group poses on sidewalk. “The wonderful old mission Tumacácori, first of all missions in the United States, just outside of Nogales.” Views of mission ruins, exterior and interior. “A little further on the road to EL Paso was the mission at Tucson.” “Obregon’s home folks at El Paso’s gateway into Mexico.” Tracks of bridge from crossing train. “Mexico has, in the past two years, recovered itself in a remarkable way - fear and distrust no longer hinder the visitors of this progressive Republic.” Railway station - people. “At Jimenez, the exaggerated stories of Mexico’s hostile condition prove but a myth.” People at railway station - sign on train, ‘Inaugural Special.’ “The great majority of Mexicans have always desired the conditions which now exist toward the U.S. This was evident in the cordial welcome received at Zacatecas.” Railway station with Mexican and U.S. flags. “Mexico has wiped out most of the stumbling blocks in her pathway to successful government.” Street - pedestrian, burro and cart traffic. “The town of Guadalupe.” Town from moving train. “A warm welcome was received at Aguascalientes…” Railway station - crowd. “On the way to the pyramids at San Juan Teotihuacan.” Mule-drawn trolley cars - tourists in front of pyramid. “This banquet is an example of the feeling of good will by the Federal Departments of Mexico.” “The Los Angeles Board of Commerce visits Guadalajara…” Railroad yards - group on platform at station - group touring city. “A 3000 foot climb.” Train climbs mountainside - locomotive #336 and engineer - Mexicans in native dress by train - tourists walk up hill in city. “The engineer serves hot water to the native women.” “Borda Garden.” “The bathing pool of the Empress Charlotta.” “Mexico City.” Tourists leave railway station. “President Alvaco Obregon, who took over the reins of the Mexican government December 1, 1920.” Obregon greets U.S. visitors. “The Plaza De Constitucion, the largest plaza in the Republic and constructed on what was the center of the ancient Aztec city.” “Mr. de la Huerta, retiring president of Mexico, escorts Obregon to take his Oath of Office.” “Obregon is presented with a paper weight, recalling Post 122 at Nogales, Sonora, where he once lived.” “Mrs. Obregon, formerly of Nogales, receives a beautiful token of friendship.” “The man who has convinced the greater part of the outside world that his country can and will, take its place among the progressive nations of the world.” [1920] c. “As far back as 1,000 BC poultry keeping existed…” “…Here are 3 generations of Rhode Island Reds.” “The husband of the second generation and father of the third.” Rooster. “Trap nests are used to ascertain the egg production of each hen.” “Upon removing the hen, the band number on its leg is recorded on both the egg and record sheet.” “In hatching the different pedigrees are kept separate.” Eggs in gauze bags in incubator - chick breaking out of egg - examining wing feathers. “A chicken with 10 primary wing feathers has not started to molt and will be a good winter egg producer; while a bird with only 7 primary feathers has been molting for six weeks and should be used for food.” Dressed chickens. Chick breaks out of egg tries to stand. “Tagging the chicks with leg bands and marking web to indicate father.” Examining toes of young chicken. “Chicken brooder.” “After three weeks the leg band is removed and placed on the wing where it remains.” “Ground food is easily digested and should be handy at all times…” Chickens at feeding trough, in yard, and at drinking crocks. “When molting (shedding of old feathers and growing of new) a hen will not lay…” [1920] d. “If your boy has joined the Navy you may know he fares well…” Trainees maneuver in woods. “Fraternizing with their friends the enemy Jack learns something of trench warfare and mud.” Navy team visits Army team in trenches. “The Navy talks by signals. The boys are flagging a message to their friends.” [1917] e. Two men walk across yard at mine - mine colliery, slag heap - miners pose. [1920]
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