Video Parts (3)
This clip is Part 1 of a 3-part film.
Football Game, University of Michigan / Ice Boating, Detroit, Michigan / Warehouse Fire / Crippled People Go For An Outing / Warehouse Fire / New York City Part 1
Description
The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Football game, spectators. “Spark’s drop kick scores for Michigan.” “Michigan makes a clever forward pass.” [1917] b. “Ice boating furnishes thrilling sport for winter yachtsmen. ‘Spearhead’ finishes first but race is awarded to ‘Wasp’ (second) on time.” Automobile drives on ice, ice boat race. [1917] c. Firemen fight large warehouse fire in industrial area - views of spectators, railroad cars on siding. [1917] d. Crippled people on steps of building - sign, ‘This Property for Sale, Apply W.J. Kennedy, Grand 5600, 178 Henry St.’ - people get into automobiles. [1917] e. Warehous fire. [1917] f. “Curb Market Broad Street. Here gathers a noisy aggregation of callow youths known as ‘curb’ brokers.” Crowded street in front of Brokers’ Café - restaurant - military parade - U.S. Army troops parade - building decorated with flags, with sign, ‘Buy Liberty Bonds.’ [1918]
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