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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
6
Dempsey argues Willard is past prime for a boxing match but cautions that if both boxers stay in Paris long enough they will grow old together.
Arnold Block placed a 36 cent want ad in the Post and Telegram. Inclement weather did not deter buyers as a Singer sewing machine sold early, an ice box and a six foot double showcase followed, with fifty people calling that day. Many later buyers discovered items not advertised.
Albert Secknacht of Spruce Street pleaded guilty in Superior Criminal court to carnal knowledge of a fourteen year old girl who lived in the same house. Judge William M. Maltbie sentenced him to not less than five nor more than ten years in state prison. A Lecknocki relative, described as Hungary's largest landowner, has ties to the case. Arrest occurred January 7, with the girl reported in serious condition.
Radio Institute of America director outlines a two step loop aerial receiver that minimizes interference and static. The diagram shows hook up details for a three foot square loop with five turns of No 14 lamp cord and half inch spacing. Includes tube types batteries and potentiometers for fine bias and notes the loop is highly directional and can be swiveled.
A description of a coupler with primary and secondary windings where radio energy transfers between coils by induction. The primary winding connects to the aerial circuit and the secondary to the receiving circuit, illustrating early wireless energy transmission concepts.
Washington May 10 Government experts in the Bureau of Standards radio research lab report progress toward a universal home radio system. They improved common wireless apparatus and announced a batteryless radio receiver that connects to household lines. Dr J M Miller of the naval research lab perfected an amplifier able to boost signals over a wide range of wavelengths.
In New York a jury verdict of 1.771 million dollars for W. B. Cras and company against Barrow Wade Guthrie and company was cut to 2,000 by Supreme Court Justice Lehman. He will let the Court of Appeals decide whether the jury or judge was right. The case involved alleged negligence in handling over 2 million dollars by employee Robert Moore.
Milford residents from Burwell and Far View Beach appeared before the Board of Selectmen and town engineers to discuss altering the proposed grade on the Morstetter to Morningside road. Many owners refused waivers for possible damages. objectors favored lowering the grade by up to ten inches to reduce damage, while some still oppose after a new grade is set, delaying the highway project.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as relief for piles and itching. It lists prices such as 1, 32.50, and 350, claiming thousands have found benefit for old sores and irritation, with a promotional voice urging readers to try the product.
An advertisement states Allen Claims to End Rheumatism promising rapid relief from rheumatic symptoms. It claims NRHU dissolves uric acid, removes rheumatic poisons via kidneys and bowels, with dramatic improvement within a week, and offers a money-back guarantee through Hinde Drug Stores.
Meriden May 10 The funeral of Frederick L. Huntington eminent grand commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Connecticut was held this afternoon. A number of commanderies sent delegations and accompanied St. Mo commandery as an escort for the body.
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