Motion pictures for instruction (1926)

294 MOTION PICTURES FOR INSTRUCTION Johnathan Barr's Conversation — (Milk Testing) — Holstein-Frisicm Association, 230 E. Ohio & Homestead Films, 7\32 8. Wabash., Chicago, III. An unusually good example of the use of the story method to present useful information — the operation of the Babcock milk test — the improved methods of milk weighing — the building up of high-grade herds through the use of pure-bred bulls — need and method of organization of cow-testing organizations. A nominal service charge is made for the use of this film. King Apple's Enemies — V. S. Ag. Insects and fungi that attack the "king of fruits" — their defeat through the use of various types of spraying and dusting apparatus. Lambs from Range to Market — 17. 8. Ag. Ewes and lambs grazing on national forests — lambs separated from ewes at the end of season and taking to feeding yards for fattening — fattening of lambs and loading for market. Land of Cotton — 2 reels — G. E. An unusually interesting story of a great industry from the planting of the seed to the finished cloth. The film was made at the largest cotton plantation, the largest cotton terminal and one of the largest textile mills in the world. Layers and Liars — Poultry — V. S. Ag. Again this department uses the story of the community of Pleasant View to teach its lesson — culling and other good poultry practices are explained — community canning of the culls. Making a Star-Ham — Armour & Company, Union Stock Yards, Chicago, III. In an interesting portrayal of the production of ham, this reel also shows the magnitude of the packing industry. Milk-Made Products — 2 reels — TJ. 8. Ag. Laboratory and factory means of making dairy products, as developed by the Dairy Division of the Department of Agriculture. Out of the Shadows — 2 reels — U. 8. Ag. An unusually good argument for tested cattle is advanced in the