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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1922
Page
10
Frank Kerckes age 20 of 79 Hallett Street was arrested on a warrant charging a statutory offense. He was jailed in default of a $1,000 bond.
Milford reports Dr. W. Putney has rescinded the ban on Sunday schools due to the smallpox outbreak. The public library reopening is anticipated Saturday, with classes resuming Sunday. A free tree clinic at Walnut Beach school aims to vaccinate nearly thirty participants, and about 100 children are registered there, most vaccinated. Milford tallies 19 smallpox cases since December, with all but one recovered.
Amateurs with a detector receiver can boost reception by adding a compact single stage amplifier. The diagram shows wiring from detector input to amplifier input, using a telephone binding posts jack and a frequency transformer. A 45 volt storage battery powers the tube, with minimal extra parts and cabinet housing matching the detector.
A historical note explains a coupler form where the undersecondary couples with the primary coil by sliding within the primary. It states windings should be in the same direction and that closer coupling yields stronger received signals.
Instruction on testing radio telephone head sets using a stack of coins and vinegar soaked paper to generate an electrical impulse. A tapping test confirms receiver integrity. fewer coins yields better efficiency, indicating proper diaphragm function and no damage.
Boy Scouts in Jersey City devised a portable radio setup for hikes. They lashed aerial masts between two bicycles with a third bicycle holding receiving gear, keeping antenna length constant by swapping seats every few blocks. The inventive scheme showed how three or more scouts can carry a radio set on countryside hikes.
May 11 report on the special committee appointed by Secretary Mellon to inventory the Bureau of Engraving and Printing reportedly near completion. President Harding's shake-up in the bureau's personnel is cited as aiding final steps. Inventory aims to reveal whether million-dollar discrepancies exist in supplies charged to the bureau and will be submitted to Mellon before reaching the President.
Peruvian beach customs cause a stir as a foreign visitor notes the outlawing of one piece bathing outfits. Report from Francisco via Kay Miller cites public reaction and cautions about local dress norms observed during a dip at Callas beach.
Attorney General Daugherty said government needs many high earning lawyers to staff the Department of Justice to curb war claims raids. He noted dozens of top lawyers earning about $100,000 or more could be freed for private jobs, while average DOJ salaries for legal aid run around $5,000.
Bridgeport Council of Catholic Men elected Peter Durry as president James Shannon vice president John Ryan secretary and Patrick McGee treasurer at the opening meeting of the K of C home on Wednesday night Daniel Brennan presided Thomas F Walsh led the advisory committee process Rev Matthew Judge Rev John Landry Peter Davey and James Shannon spoke and committees were planned for boys welfare employment institutional visitation education and related problems The advisory committee includes spiritual advisor Rev John A Lyndry and numerous lay members including James Broderick Francis Brennan James McGovern Joseph Keegan Patrick Filepatrick L Porter Raymond Thibault Joseph Kochis Anthony Fasanello John Morcher Dr Smykowski Joseph Lengen Anthony Beleckia Charles Schvors John A Corneil W Wren John Lyddy Stephen Horan James Conlan John Leonard George Burns John Phelan Thomas Cullinan Francis Dunnigan Dr McCarthy Thomas Morssey Patrick Flanagan Matthew Rogers Robert Hurley Richard Murphy Bernard Keating Dr E F McGovern Noran and R Emmet Donnelly
An old advertisement touts TIZ as instant relief for swollen tired aching feet. It claims soaking or applying draws out toxins and reduces pain, promising cured feet with a year long comfort guarantee and urging purchase at drug or repair stores.
An advertisement touts Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand from Hindle Pharmacy Hartigan Drug Store. It promises relief for nervousness fatigue smoking stress and insomnia with a money back guarantee. It mentions a 2 cent dose and a three day improvement claim.
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