Descriptive Catalogue of Pathéscope Films (1918)

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42 CLASS 3— Popular Science, Natural History REEL NO. TITLE PRODUCER 445-b The Flea Pathe The eggs and larva of this insect, the digestive organ of the larva, the way in which a flea stings and other peculiarities. References : The Flea. — Russell. Insects and Disease. — Doane. 446-a The Scorpion Pathe These small insects are armed with a very venemous sting. They lurk under stones during the day ; head is protected by a thick shell ; has crab-like claws, etc. The scorpion is very fearless as is shown by its successful attack on its adversary, a mouse. 446-b The Gold-Beetle Pathe This tiny insect derives its name from its metallic-looking wing cases. Defends itself by a fluid ejection. Great destroyer of worms, caterpillars, etc., of which it is very fond. 448 Ants Pathe Interesting study of the ant, showing their tiny city ; close-ups of the male, female and worker ; their sharp mandibles ; how they talk ; hatching of the larvae ; methods of feeding, and protection of their homes. 449 Spirochaeta Pallida Pathe Showing the experiments by inoculation that demonstrate the efficacy of Salvarsan, the wonderful remedy discovered by Prof. Ehrlich in his 606th Laboratory experiment, for the treatment of the disease known to the Medical Profession by the above title. Suitable only for scientific or medical audience. 450-a The Stag Beetle Pathe The beautiful stag beetle, an insect with a quandrangular head and conelike antennae; its remarkable strength and manner in which it holds its body when flying. Reference: Text-book of Entomology. — A. S. Packard. 450-b The Ant-Lion Pathe A small insect half an inch long living in dry sandy places. The manner of building traps to capture its prey. Reference: Ants and Their Ways. — White. 459 Wireless Telegraphy Pathe One of the most interesting subjects of the day. The Branly instrument, the Morse manipulator and the many interesting developments of this science. References: Electric Waves. — H. Hertz. History of Wireless Telegraphy. — J. J. Fabie. 544 The Frog Pathe Scientific subject treating of the life of the slender, graceful frog and its