Eye Tuned Set to Control Speaker
Harold A Wheeler of Johns Hopkins described an audiostat that visually tunes radios and auto controls speaker volume to a fixed maximum. The system stabilizes audible intensity by biasing radio frequency stages from detector output, using a visual resonance indicator to replace ear tuning and indicating signal strength.
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Harold A. Wheeler
Johns Hopkins University
Institute of Radio Engineers
New York
One Antenna Too Many Sets Hurting Reception
A bulletin warns that using more than one radio set on a single antenna harms reception. An investigation found a dealer with six to eight sets connected, though only one was on. The bulletin urges disconnecting all but the demonstration unit, and suggests a switch series to display multiple sets safely.
Radio Tips for Reducing Static and Improving Tone
Indoor antenna tips suggest using a short wire around the room to fix static. Diagnostics note carbon resistors and grid leaks as common causes of hiss, with advice on correct tubes, plate voltages, and grid biases for proper radio function.
Measuring a Man's Blood Volumes in Medical Tests
Experiments show that giving a quart of blood for a transfusion removes more than a quarter of a man’s life stream. Healthy men carry about 49 percent of body weight in blood, roughly eight pounds for a 160 pound person, about four quarts. Researchers measured blood volume by dye dilution after injection and sampling three minutes later to gauge blood quantity.
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromine Quinine Ad
Advertisement claims a one day cure for a cold using a laxative named Bromo Quinine tablets. Warns to look for E. W. Grove signature on the box and price listed as 30 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Marriage license returned for filing in Minneapolis
A marriage license issued September 21, 1918 to Joseph Gardner and Agnes Quinn was returned for filing at the district court clerk’s office in Minneapolis nine years after issuance. The couple married October 8 but offered no explanation for the unused license.
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Minoneapolis
Minn
Joseph Gardner
Agnes Quinn
Humorous Exchanges From New Bedford Standard
A quip about a cheap man named after a mariner causes laughter, while a quip about understanding language and envy contrasts the idea that a baby can be good company without understanding words. The notes reflect light social humor from the era.
Neptune's Coat of Arms Crest Described as Crest of Wave
A brief notice states Neptune's coat of arms must feature a crest formed by a wave, detailing design guidance for the heraldic symbol. The directive emphasizes the wave motif as central to the emblem's identity across jurisdictions.
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Neptune
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