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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1922
Page
18
A Navy department report describes a new radio system allowing signaling from airships via trailing wire from a kite. Weighing a few pounds, with two kites for wind conditions, it promises life saving contact while airborne. Developed by Commander Taylor and Lt. Palmer at Anacostia field lab.
An old pamphlet-like ad claims pimples arise from toxins in the bowels and that Jad Salts taken with hot water each morning for a week purges impurities, stimulates kidneys, and clears the skin. It describes Jad Salt as inexpensive and harmless, made from lithia with lemon juice.
TL Duncan of the Radio Institute of America describes building a loose coupler. Steps cover cardboard tubes as primary and secondary coils, shellac coats, windings with No 22 wire, binding posts, rods, and a movable slider. The piece explains winding, connections, coil directions, shellac sealing, and slider fabrication.
A toddler named Helen Neiins from Torsey City, B. T., is pictured at a radio show in New York. Frustrated by hotel hopping, her father lets a friendly exhibitor strap her into a chair to soothe her with radio sounds, and she quiets as the program begins.
Static in radio reception is caused by electrical disturbances in the atmosphere. Some authorities attribute it to rapid Earth rotation and its atmospheric curtain. No method eliminates static completely, though increasing antenna height reduces disturbance.
London March 28 Prime Minister Lloyd George will personally move a resolution in the House of Commons inviting a vote of confidence in his Genoa policy. The program for the Genoa conference will include proposals to end the practice of issuing uncovered paper money in Europe. Lieutenant Commander Edward H Young financial secretary of the treasury told the House of Commons the British delegates would press for such action.
London report describes a mother warned by the War Office about fraudulent solicitations from a group calling itself the Dead Soldiers Society. The organization promised clues to missing sons and asked for 10 pounds for travel expenses, but authorities traced the scheme to unreliable and largely imprisoned members, advising caution.
Edwin A Curtis longtime Boston police commissioner who led the force through the 1919 police strike died suddenly at his Back Bay home after years of declining health. Born 1861 in Boston he was Bowdoin 1842 graduate and held posts as city clerk mayor assistant US treasurer and port collector before leading Boston police from 1928. Governor Cox and Vice President Coolidge paid tribute to the man whose firm stance helped end the strike and shape the new patrol force.
Rupture experts at New Haven Surgical Co invite all ages to free consultations at 168 Fairfield Ave New Haven Conn. Private rooms, experienced male and female staff, and custom appliances made in their factory at 805 Congress Avenue ensure tailored treatment. Over two thirds of local physicians endorse the appliances as well made and affordable.
Boston officials and Governor Coolidge commended Edwin A Curtis for his sacrifice during the police strike. They said his devotion to public service upheld orderly government and contributed to civilization’s security, noting the local and world wide influence of his actions.
Dense smoke poured from a chimney at Mrs. Berja Lipnack s home on Main Street drew an excited pedestrian to call emergency services. Firemen arrived to find no damage after Mrs Lipnack explained she was burning old papers in the stove.
Attachment certificates filed yesterday list Louis Lenon versus Annie Barkon for 350 dollars, Henéeen Manufacturing vs Morris Metal Product Corporation for 16000 dollars, and Philp W Bell against Lucy Den alison for 200 dollars.
Jersey City March 24 The American Shipbuilding Company at its annual meeting today declared an extra dividend of 20 percent.
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