A film based on chemical warfare tests in the United States. Shows usage of poison gas on the Allies by the Germans in France during World War I. Casualties of chemical warfare being evacuated. The U.S. Capitol Building and the Washington Monument in Washington DC. Brief aerial view of White House. Establishment of U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service on July 1st , 1920 shows a sign which reads 'Office of the CHIEF Chemical Warfare Service'. Chief of the Chemical Warfare Service Major General William N. Porter at his desk. Various processes carried out by the Chemical Warfare Service. The Edgewood Arsenal Laboratories in Baltimore. Samples of gas are analyzed by technicians. Chemical warfare laboratories at Columbia University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Motorcyclists participate in the 'Daytona 200' motorcycle race of the American Motorcycle Association National title held in Daytona, Florida. People gather to watch the race. The motorcyclists race on the race track. People watch and cheer. Gary Nixon of Baltimore wins the title.
A study of rats. United States ship Baltimore at a dock. A rat moves on a rope which ties the ship to the dock. Rat moves along the rope.
Film begins showing map of Coast Guard Stations along the coasts of Long Island, and New Jersey to deal with storms that affect the ports of New York, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore. Narrator notes that, accordingly, the number of Stations in this region are increased. View of Long Island South coast from low flying airplane, showing sand bars. Aerial view of Jersey shores showing a ship run aground and listing. Aerial view of the resort towns and recreational beaches on the Jersey coast. Closeup of a beach filled with people enjoying the sand and water. Aerial views of beaches teeming with visitors. Aerial view of harbor filled with small pleasure boats. A sailing regatta.
A film about aims of the Social Security Act of 1935 in the United States. A sign reads 'Old age insurance'. People fill out old age insurance forms. Men work at a factory. A social security card of John Marshall. A building in Baltimore where old age insurance records are maintained. Drawers inside the building where records are kept. Men and women work on machines as they type and print wage reports, ledger sheets. A sign on a door reads 'Office of the President'. A man at a desk. Wage details being tabulated and posted on each ledger sheet. A map of the United States depicts the regional offices of the old age insurance. People at various offices. An old woman reads while another woman knits. An old couple seated in a park and a man smokes a cigar. Old men and women get cheques under the old age insurance scheme.
A northbound Detroit,Toledo,and Ironton train is taking on coal in Bainbridge,Ohio. The train continues north across the twin-span Paint Creek Bridge,then through the single span over Buckskin Creek. The railroad crosses route 41 and Buckskin creek again, below Fruitdale,and then on to Thrifton. Here the railroad crosses under the Baltimore and Ohio, this underpass is known as "Hole-in-the Wall". The two story depot that once served both railroads can be seen.The train again crosses Paint Creek at Greenfield,then continues past Island Grove,north of town.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy ©2026 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2026 CriticalPast LLC.