Display of a model of 'Madison House' in Newark, New Jersey. People look at the design and interiors of a living room. Two old women and a couple observe houses worth $12,500. People observe dinette kept for display from outside a glass window. An official of the U.S. military is amongst the visitors. A modern kitchen design available with the houses. A man inspects the kitchen.
Display of a model of 'Westing House' (Westinghouse) in Newark, New Jersey in the post-war era. People look at the design of an electric kitchen. Modern equipment in the kitchen. Electric refrigerators, grills, stoves, cloths ironer and washing machines. Salesman explains different gadgets as a couple listens to him. He demonstrates working of some of the gadgets. A signboard advertising 'Westing House Combination Kitchen-Laundry'.
Films of the Newark New Jersey Fire Department responding to fire alarms. Two segments are seen.The first shows a Hook and Ladder truck coming out of the firehouse of Hook and Ladder Company Number 1. It is followed by a pumper from the Engine Company and another truck full of firemen. They are all led by Chief Kiersted with his driver in a four-wheel open two-seater horse-drawn Victoria carriage. After a pause, the second segment shows rear of a passing Hook and ladder and then a succession of other firefighting vehicles, including another Hook and Ladder, 3 smoking pumpers, and several trucks filled with firemen. There is light snow visible on the ground in this segment. Spectators watch with great interest from the sidewalk. (Edison Company, 1896)
American aviator Robert Nietzel Buck boards his aircraft in Newark, New Jersey for the junior transcontinental air speed record. Robert Buck board his PA-6 Pitcairn Mailwing named 'Yankee Clipper'. Yankee Clipper taxis and takes off.
Hundreds of orphan children stand in long queues outside the Branford Theater in Newark, New Jersey. Children donated free movie tickets by Warner Brothers. Children wave at the camera.
Salem Barrack demonstrates his miniature 'Ornithopter', a flying machine, at the Newark Airport in New Jersey. The elastic powered plane makes a successful flight of several minutes.
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