Fighters Wage Gas War Against Mormon Crickets

Clip: 346371_1_1

Year Shot: 1937 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1523

Original Film: 009-578-03

HD: N/A

Location: PASCO, WA

Timecode: 00:48:49 - 00:49:27

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Jumpy - Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Armed with special 'Guns' and protected by gas masks from poisonous powder, battalions of insect fighters war on Mormon Crickets as the ravenous insects invade rich farm-lands. Frantic efforts halt the destruction of crops by the hungry 'hoppers.