The U.S. Federal government in its first reimbursement action through the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) created through the Banking Act of 1933, during the Great Depression. Government reimbursing the patrons of the failed Fon Du Lac Bank in East Peoria, Illinois. Crowd gathered outside Fon Du Lac Bank in East Peoria, Illinois, waiting to get in. Man shaking hands with Mrs. Lydia Lobsiger, the first customer to receive her money back through the FDIC program. Banking customers receive one hundred percent of their deposit amounts. Women and men approach the counter and bank teller counts dollar bills to pay citizens. A young boy wearing a cap stands by the window. Bank teller examines his account book and then lays out coins for the boy. The child carefully slides the money off the counter, counting it as he goes.
A film titled, 'Surplus farm stuffs make new motor fuel' shows factories manufacturing fuel from corn behind a railway yard in Peoria, Illinois. Huge heaps of corn in farms. A man fills car gas tank with fuel made from corn (ethanol). At the gas station or filling station, a man puts fuel in his car. A banner on the back of the car reads that it is alcohol from grain mixed with Gasoline and "Works fine, Use it!". Final scene shows a car being driven wildly, at high speed, skidding from side to side, going off road and onto a grassy area, and then back onto the road.
The 1933 World's Fair in Chicago, Illinois. The Avenue of Flags. A huge crowd at the fair. Postmaster General James Farley formally opens the fair. A crowd at the carnival-like "Midway" of the fair. Huge statue of a boy in a red wagon.
Views of rides and entertainment on the Midway at the Century of Progress Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, United States. An amusement ride called 'The Funnies'. African American jazz musicians and dancers perform a minstrel show in costume and blackface on stage at the "Old Plantation." A covered ride called "Bozo" spins around a track. Fire eater performs. Moving robotic animatronic models of a dinosaur and a bear at the Sinclair Dinosaur Exhibit. Children stand near them. Night views of the Exposition and fireworks show. Fireworks at night.
“De Coursey and Jameson “A Wish of Song””. Jameson, wearing a tulle empire dress, sings beside De Coursey. De Coursey and Jameson dance and sings together. The couple raise their hands as they finish their performance. De Coursey and Jameson bow on stage. They head for the exit, before coming back to bow abruptly, and leave again. Sign saying “To rent Theater- 600 seats completely equipped. Low rental. Alex. Friend&co. inc. 29 S. La Salle St. Randolph 4913”. View of Majestic Theater in Chicago (now known as the CIBC Theater). View of Biltmore Theater. View of Variety newspaper from March 14, 1933.
Championship college basketball game between City College of New York and Bradley College of Peoria in the National Invitation Tournament in New York, United States. Scenes of the game underway at Madison Square Garden in New York City. CCNY Beavers beat Bradley College to win the trophy. Winning team of the NIT with the trophy and their coach Nat Holman.
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