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CLASS 3 — Popular Science, Natural History 39
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234-a Mussel Fishing Pathe
The French fishermen gather mussels at low tide and are able to obtain a boat load in a comparatively short time.
The product is brought to market, washed and placed in bags before it is sold.
234-b Herring Fishing Pathe
A close-up photograph showing the fishermen hoisting sail aboard their schooner on the way to the fishing banks.
After the nets have been drawn aboard, the ship returns to the wharf where the herring are washed, salted, and packed for market.
241-a Sand Hoppers Pathe
Sand hoppers are small crustaceans from ^2 to Y\ of an inch long and are found in large numbers on every beach. A magnified picture shows that the sand hopper resembles a small shrimp.
It is noted for its restless activity and is provided with a special pair of legs to enable it to walk on its back.
241-b Shells (Cockle Gathering on the Normandy Coast) Pathe
The peasants use a short implement resembling a hoe and uncover the cockles, which lie buried near the surface of the shore.
Cockles belong to the clam family and may be distinguished by their ribbed shells. Boatloads of these nutritious bivalves are shipped to the neighboring cities and sold in the open market.
246 The Museum of Oceanography at Monaco Pathe
Interesting disclosures of life of many curious sea creatures including the Dlenny, rascase, jelly-fish, salpae, the cestus of Venice, or living ribbon, and others. Reference: New International Encyclopedia, Vol. 17. — Oceanography.
276-a The Hedgehog Pathe
An intimate study of the hedgehog and many of its characterestics.
276-b The Ant-Eater Pathe
Excellent close-ups affording a detailed study of the animal. A display of its acrobatic characteristics adds interest and an experiment showing its remarkable physical strength closes the reel.
329 Why Water Should Be Boiled Pathe
A most instructive scientific subject, showing the microbes in a drop of stagnant water in motion, the rapid development in a few days' time including oacilli and infusoria; specimens of typhoid germs and infusoria magnified thousands of times. The boiling of the water to kill such germs and many other Interesting facts regarding water purification.
References : Elements of Water Bacteriology. — Prescott & Winslow.
Examination of Water for Sanitary and Technical Purposes. —
Henry Leffman. Water Analysis. — Wanklyn & Chapman.