Laboratory test of Weevils fed with toxic compounds in United States. Test glass containers with sand flooring, sprig of tender cotton plant moistened and poisoned. Chemists moisten the sprigs. They put poison on the sprigs. They examine the Weevils and keep a record of the Weevil. Dead Weevils picked and the poison is washed away. Man smokes cigar and picks the dead Weevils. A dead Weevil on a table.
Laboratory test of Weevils fed with toxic compounds, Weevils examined at Edgewood Arsenal in United States. Man smokes cigar and inspects the plants. Plant toxicity test to note the effect of poison on plant. Man examines a poisoned Weevil. He notes down the results. Test tubes on table. Man tests the compounds and Weevils in the test tubes. A cotton farm.
Pests destroy crops and other plants in United States. Close view of Brown Tail, Gypsy Moths, Japanese and the Mexican Bean Beetles.
French Colonial officials in uniforms at ceremony where African tribal leaders are presented with awards. African natives carrying French Colonials in sedan chairs. French policeman stops disturbance among Africans at back of truck dispensing goods. African natives, in a line, digging with picks, in unison. French Colonial police arrest an African native. African native prisoners in a truck, with numbers hung around their necks.
The Belgian track star wins 22nd running of Marathon Classic in Paris, France. Participants run during the 26.09 miles Marathon. Spectators watch the race as they stand along the road. Belgian star Gorrebeeck comes up from ninth position and wins the race. Cyclists ride besides the participants.
Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini convenes non-resident Opera Nazionale Balilla (ONB) fascist youth in Rome, Italy. 5000 members of the Opera Nazionale Balilla (ONB) joyfully jump out from their tents, run around camp group. Italians, living outside Rome, send their children to a fascist youth camp in Rome to learn about Fascist values and its vision for a “New Italy”. Benito Mussolini, wearing a crisp white summer suit, talks with other Fascists officials. Balilla youth wave their hats in anticipation for Mussolini’s arrival. Balilla youth give a Roman Salute to Mussolini. Benito Mussolini speaks to the young Balilla children.