Motion pictures for instruction (1926)

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LIST OF EDUCATIONAL FILMS 319 Fire Fighters — N. C. E. Fire prevention day and school children's drill and the awarding of medals — old and new methods of sending fire alarms — the run to the fire — firemen at work — using the life nets. Fire — National Board of Fire Underwriters, 76 William St., New York City. A film produced by the National Board of Fire Underwriters for general distribution to call attention to the great fire losses and the preventable nature of the majority of these disasters. Fire Prevention — Foamite-Childs Corporation, Vtica, N. Y. An advertising film showing the use of the Foamite System in fighting fires of oil, gasoline and kerosene. Fire Prevention vs. Oil, etc. — Foamite-Childs Corporation, Vtica, N. Y. An advertising film showing the use of the Foamite System in the oil fields. Unprotected tanks are struck by lightning and destroyed at a tremendous loss. Later a 55,000 barrel tank at the refinery is struck by lightning, but surrounding property is protected, and the fire extinguished at a slight loss. Fire Protection vs. Liquids — Foamite-Childs Corporation, Vtica, N. Y. An advertising film demonstrating the use of the portable apparatus of the Foamite-Childs Corporation in the control of fires of volatile liquids, dip tanks, etc. Good Roads — N. C. R. The early trails of the Indian — the widening of early roads for the pioneer's prairie schooners — modern roads and their need in certain localities. Good Turns for Our Forests — V. 8. Ag. The work of the Boy Scouts of America in forest conservation. Keeping Out Bad Food — V. 8. Ag. The work of the United States Department of Agriculture in protecting the health of the public by means of a system of inspection and scientific tests of food stuffs.