Patsy, a polar bear, and her eleventh cub are viewed by zoo visitors, and play in the outdoor exhibit at the Washington Park Zoo (later renamed the Milwaukee County Zoo) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Note: Sultana was a famous polar bear at the Washington Park Zoo who had 11 cubs after introduction to the zoo in 1912. Some viewers have suggested that this bear is Sultana with one of her cubs. However, the March 12 1934 Universal Newsreels original documentation released to theaters with this newsreel reads specifically: "Milwaukee, Wis. -- Patsy, queen of the Arctic bruins at the Washington Park Zoo, introduces her eleventh child to the public."
Elevated and ground level views of a silver fox fur farm owned by Fromm Bros Nieman & Co (precursor to Fromm Family Pet Food company) in Thiensville, Wisconsin. Silver foxes seen near their pens. Five fur farmers pose, each holding a silver fox. Two fur farmers load silver foxes into a portable cage. Next scene shows female models displaying latest trends in fur coats made of silver fox pelts. The women in 1930s fashions show their fur coats and fur shawls.
Hundreds of union workers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin revolt during a labor dispute in recognition of their union's demands. Workers for the city's Street Car or trolley system walk out of the job crippling the transportation in the city. View of idle street cars in depots. Streetcar operators on picket lines to make their demands to labor bosses. Elevated view of buildings in downtown Milwaukee and traffic on streets below. Three women wait on a corner trying to hail a ride. A car pulls over to pick up the 3 women and give them a ride.
Ice skating in La Crosse, Wisconsin. A huge crowd stands on the snow covered ground. Amateur ice skaters compete. Crowd cheers the boys and girls. Cars parked on the road in the background.
Cannery labors' strike in Racine,Wisconsin. Cannery labors protest holding placards through the streets in Racine. Farmers plow undergrowing crops with tractors due to the strike by the cannery labors. Children celebrate a Roman holiday and play on a farm.
Washington Park Zoo monkeys arrive at Island Resort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Zoo monkeys set free on the island. They climb ladder and swim in the lake. Children watch the monkeys as they play. Monkeys in a small boat. The monkeys being set free from their cages and they roam in a playground.
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