Flood May Aid South Out of Cotton Tangle
In May 1927 experts forecast flood relief for southern farmers from the Mississippi flood damage. They expect significant replanting challenges and a shift toward dairy, vegetables, and diversified crops as 3.66 million acres suffer inundation with up to 85 percent of land formerly dedicated to cotton abandoned if floods recede. Red Cross and agricultural officials discourage replanting of cotton for the year while urging stock feeding and truck gardening to meet immediate needs.
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Avianta
Rayvares
Threeouth
South
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiane
Simgippi
Farmers Meet By Radio Advances Arkansas Education Program
In Horrings Arkansas May 1927 a radio driven farmers gathering honors a cotton champ and launches a state wide Farm Chautauqua centered on KTHS. E B Matthew leads a plan to link 1909 stations with 112 districts using rural school houses for broadcasts and lessons on Uncle Sam's farm school and other courses.
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On KT
Horrings
Ark
Arkapoas
Flis
Champion Crower
KTHS
Arkansas
Hot Springs
E. B. Matthew
Farmers’ Radio Chautauqua
Educational Radio Institutin
Uncle Sem
Radio Farm School
Matthew
State Department of Education
Radio Chautauqua
Kharcd
Proseran
Humber
United Sates Department of Articulture
Bert
Radio Commission Faces Long Hours Amid Rare Washington Sickness
In Washington May 1 27 officials of the Federal Radio Commission work long hours as a mysterious illness spreads among staff. Commissioners and aides report all five districts governed, with meetings at 2 am and prep work beginning at 5 30 am. Caldwell oversees New York district, Bellows Chicago. cooperation remains strong.
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Washington
Federal Radio Commission
Commission
Bellows
Gays Bellows
Istriet
New York
Chicago
Caldwell
Pellows
Cone Loudspeakers Show Size Affects Tone Range
New York notes from May 1927 explain that a cone loudspeaker vibrates differently by note. High pitches bind to the cone apex while lower notes engage a larger area, suggesting larger cones suit bass tones for fuller, rounder sound. Inventor C L Farram explains the relation between cone size and tone output.
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New York
C.L. Farram
de Loinia
Chautauqua Leader Drives Rural Education in Arkansas
E B Matthews is shown guiding the Chautauqua movement established through Arkansas ties. He oversees growth of farmer education across districts via KTHS broadcasts from Hot Springs station.
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Arkanaut
Owen
E. B. Matthews
Hie
HAL Music Library Expands at WRAL Towson Branch
WRAL in Baltimore expands its music library space to store over 3600 pieces. The move creates an area for extended collections and new filing capacity.
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WRAL
Taluimore
Indianapolis 500 Broadcast Planned by WGN in May
Indianapolis notes that the 1927 Indianapolis 500 will be aired by station WGN Chicago on a 393 meter wavelength from 9:30 to finish. Quinn Kyan, famed announcer, will call the winner’s address with Sam and Henry providing light entertainment during the broadcast.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Speedway
WGN
Chicago
Quinn Ryan
Sam ‘N Henry
Fort LON dedication set for May 29 at 1000-watt transmitter plant
The event marks the dedication of a $58,000 transmitter site plant powering the Fort LON facility. Officials announced the ceremony will occur on May 29 with emphasis on the new 1000-watt transmitter installation.
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Plea Maven Pews
Ft. Lonie
Bunmicy
Sugar Crop Outlook Brightens In Alberta Planting
Alberta projects a rise of over forty percent in sugar beet acreage for the current year, surpassing last year’s area. The crop remains a leading cash producer in several municipalities across the province.
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Alberta
Titled Is Wanted for Famed Toying Time Contest
A garbled Chicago WMAQ item notes thousands of boys and girls from the United States compete for a noname prize in a fame driven event. It references San Jose State and a system awaiting a change. The text is fragmentary but centers on a televised talent competition and rising fame.
Daughters of Midas Wanioe find each other in tears
A violinist confronts a long‑lost lover in a hushed room as a child prodigy reappears after a year apart. The reunion leads to expressions of love and a desire to marry, ending with a hopeful but abrupt finale.
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Chas
Tia Gome
Clay
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