02 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
1
In the bulletin a detailed soldering method is given to ensure corrosion resistance and low resistance in antenna joints. It explains cleaning the wire ends with salt ammonium, twisting and wrapping, tinning the iron, and applying solder with the iron to form a reliable joint for strong reception.
Fans report trouble from imperfect tube prong contact in radio receivers. Poor filament contact is easy to detect by flicker, but grid and plate prongs make trouble tracing harder. Inspect sockets, match tubes to sockets, and ensure all contacts are solid before final wiring.
Experimenters building short wave sets to receive high frequency signals from radio stations should adjust detector circuits for maximum sensitivity. In sets with little or no RF amplification and regeneration, the grid leak resistance is critical. use a metallized leak to insure quiet operation and stable resistance.
A guide describes assembling a radio receiving set with simple tools. It notes that a skilled helper can bend wires with pliers, soldering is minimal, and standard circuits come with full sized drawings showing each part’s position and connections.
A power amplifier should not run at full volume to prevent distortion and conserve batteries. Keep filaments powered after turning off the main unit to avoid damage. if condensers are hard to tune, adjust bearings or friction, never apply oil to the working path. Do not expose tube filaments to excess power, and use a larger tube only when needed. Use a cotton-wrapped orange wood stick to clean dust in tight spaces, moistened with alcohol.
A whimsical debate among dairy cows names breeds and milk as the Jersey Guernsey and Holstein cows discuss horn absence milk quality and quantity the Holstein family holds the record for the world’s output with cows boasting rich butterfat and generous milking while all agree milking time ends their playful talk
The article explains a widespread superstition that folding money lengthwise brings prosperity while folding it short across leads to hardship. It examines the belief as sympathetic magic and a folklore primer, noting how the mind unconsciously evolves ideas through such practices.
How Tt Started By JEAN NEWTON discusses the drawing room as a relic of the withdrawing room where ladies withdrew after dinner while the gentlemen enjoyed wine. The piece notes that in small villas the term persists for a living room, though the name no longer reflects its use.
A 1926 Western New England column warns that speed risks disaster as drivers push past safe limits. It contrasts gambler’s risk with investor’s caution, urging prudent judgment before action and noting social costs beyond a damaged car.
A column argues wives shoulder housework and child care as hard labor, urging equality in finances. It proposes a family budget with fixed weekly amounts for rent food clothing and savings, placing both spouses on equal footing in managing funds.
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