Drastic Policy Enforced by Federal Radio Commission
The Federal Radio Commission vows stricter enforcement of assigned frequencies. Harold A. Lafount of Utah warns licenses may be revoked for deviations from General Order No. 7. A tighter policy aims to curb interference and maximize usable wavelengths, despite limited channel availability and uneven station distribution.
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Federal Radio Commission
Harold A. Lafount
Utah
Far West
Lafount
Paumonok Opens 1928 Racing Season at Jamaica Track
The Paumonok handicap for three year olds and up to six furlongs is set for Monday April 23 at Jamaica. With fifty eight entries the field features Happy Argo Draconis Old Dutch Donner Mol Black Curl Ariel One Hour Kentucky Second Distraction and others. Happy Argo the 1927 champion sprinter carries top weight though a fast dry track may suit him. Old Dutch is noted for Jamaica form with a recent five and a half furlong track record.
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Jamaica
Happy Argo
Draconis
Old Dutch
Donner Mol
Black Curl
Ariel
One Hour
Kentucky Second
Distraction
Finite
Polydor
Jumbo
Foundation Stone
Ramoneur
Sarmaticus
Poly
Nausakan
Propus
Pennant Queen
Interesting Sport Squibs: Tennis tops cricket in New Zealand
A collection of notes from 19th century and early 20th century sports. Items mention tennis rising in popularity in New Zealand, Yale trailing Harvard in football from 1876 to 1880, Holy Cross vs Notre Dame set for June 6 in Worcester, and various college and professional players across multiple sports.
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New Zealand
Yale
Harvard
Holy Cross Nine
Notre Dame
Worcester
Power Tube 210A Adds to Low Filament Drain Line
A new power tube 210A is added to those requiring less filament current. Except for the lower filament drain its characteristics match the 210. It extends the range of tubes suited for low current operation.
Automobile items and wartime pensions mentioned
The passage jokes about women driving cars, plans a pension for veterans after the automobile war, and notes fuel prices and car innovations. It also mocks metal tags versus paper ones for travel and urges regular carbon deposit removal to prevent engine damage and knocks.
Breaking in the New Automobile experts urge proper break in
David Gregg, a research engineer, explains the first 1000 miles are critical for a new car. Follow manufacturer directions, use short bursts to 40 45 mph after warming, then slow to 35 mph to circulate oil. After 1000 miles, have dealer check valve, compression, distributor points, steering, wheel alignment, and axle nuts.
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David Gregg
Gregg
Leach Aims for Stardom in 1926 Baseball
Predicts big year for Fred Leach of the Phillies as a promising outfielder and hitter born in 1900 Springfield Missouri. Once a Berryville Arkansas station agent and Jerome Idaho telegrapher he rose from semipro contests in the Ozarks to join the majors. A hardworking, ambitious player with a wife and four children, Leach hopes 1926 becomes his breakthrough season.
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Babe Ruth
Fred Leach
Phillies
Leach
Jerome
Idaho
Berryville
Ark
Ozark Mountain
Golden
Blankville
Berrytown
Ozarks
Springfield
Railroad
West
Jerome Telegrapher
Costs of exchanging damage unseen after minor collisions
Motorists often drive away after a minor collision assuming no damage. A motorist stopped for cross traffic was backed into and left, only to later discover a severely crumpled fender, showing the risk of not inspecting damage.
German chemist claims rubber from euphorbia tree in Africa
A German chemist asserts the euphorbia tree yields rubber through his process. He reports extracting three gallons of latex rich in rubber from 20 trees in two hours and notes a resin by product fit for varnishes. Rubber samples were sent to the United States and England. The tree is native to southern Africa.
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England
Africa
Silverware Missing At Local Hotel
Hotel proprietor reports guests from last night caused a disturbance and stole silverware during their stay. Police investigate as manager confirms items were taken.
Tiny Hythe and New Romney Public Line Reaches Record Passengers
The Hythe and New Romney railway in England, claimed as the smallest public railroad, carried 178000 passengers in ten weeks. The eight mile line runs on a WW inch gang track, with a nine car train and locomotive totaling eight tons, yet equipped with modern engine features.
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Hythe
They Never Will Mae and Ted Debate Hunger Costs
Mae protests hunger while Ted argues about food choices. The exchange hints at a satirical or conversational moment where spending mindset from appetite influences meal selection and expense.
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Promises Gentle Constipation Relief
Dr Caldwell recounts 47 years in practice and promotes Syrup Pepsin as a mild vegetable remedy that avoids harsh purges. The ad touts safety, non habit forming benefits, and claims of quick, clean bowel movements, urging readers to request a free sample by writing to Monticello Illinois.
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Pr. Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Monticello
Illinois
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