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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1923
Page
7
The article explains that continuous whistles come from near equal carrier waves and that receivers can act as small transmitters when oscillating. It discusses tuning methods to minimize interference, compares single circuit and inductively coupled tuners, and notes spark stations cause unavoidable noise in coastal areas.
The first radio telephone exchange in the world opens at Croydon linking airliners to Europe with the Charing Cross controller. It allows in flight calls between pilots and the Croydon aerodrome and aids navigation by reporting positions every 15 minutes.
Trusties and officials at the London Ohio state prison farm gain outside contact with a newly installed radio receiving set funded by the institution. A transmitting set will be added later to aid rapid output and recapture of escaped convicts as news of escapes is broadcast.
Justice Tompkins of the New Jersey Supreme Court used a radio message from his steamer to his Nyack secretary to adjourn his court until after his arrival. He delayed the session due to time constraints and marked the first use of radio for such a court notice.
The bureau of standards announced 20 643 copies of No. 120 about making a simple receiving set were sent from the Washington office. They are sold at cost and may be obtained by sending 5 cents to the Superintendent of Documents, Washington.
A hot wire ammeter measures current in the transmitter antenna system. It indicates apparatus performance and is used to tune the transmitter to resonance, producing maximum current in the antenna circuit.
Special radio time signals from NSS Annapolis supported scientists in the Indian Ocean testing relativity during the solar eclipse. They were nearly twice as audible as signals from a commercial station, the navy reports.
An American Legion station in Nebraska broadcasts lectures on American traditions and institutions to help foreign-born residents within range of the plant progress faster in their Americanization efforts.
Powerful financial interests in Japan led by Viscount Shibusawa push for government backing to form a 200 million yen radio corporation. In U S terms this equates to roughly 100 million dollars.
The Missouri College of Agriculture outlines a two and two-thirds square feet per hen layout with one nest per six birds and eight inch roosts. Six light windows provide full illumination and a 80 inch vented opening ensures air flow. A straw loft absorbs moisture and heat, improving comfort. Demonstration flocks in 37 counties yielded 125 eggs per hen and $2.88 profit. Extension Circular 101 offers build plans and material lists.
Practical article describes hen nests built from good quality lumber planed on both sides. Each nest is 14 inches square and 12 inches high at the front. The front board is reinforced for strength and can be extended to any desired length.
A nest is built movable for cleaning with a 1 by 4 inch rear board to keep material in place. Hens enter and exit through an end door that can be closed at night to prevent sitting hens from remaining on nests. Fine alfalfa hay is preferred to straw as nesting material to deter mites.
Listen in the hen house at night to spot early roup signs. Birds that breathe hard or rattle should be moved from the roosts for careful examination and, if affected, placed in a separate coop away from the flock.
An aphorism attributed to Washington Allistor warns that excessive self praise mirrors unfairness at home and risks repeating injustice abroad. The quote links personal bias to international conduct and urges caution.
A quotation attributed to Franklin urging restraint toward injuries, invoking Christian principle that injuries should be passed by rather than retaliated against.
Brief note discusses offended vanity as a key divider in social interactions. Mentions A. Helps as a reference point or contributor.
An advertisement warns to look for Bayer on aspirin packages or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer aspirin. It asserts safety proven for colds headaches toothaches and other pains and notes standard package sizes of twelve tablets and larger bottles.
Scientists promote Nujol as a natural lubricant that keeps waste moving without the risks of traditional laxatives. Advertisements claim Nujol is non medicinal, harmless, prescription friendly, and used in hospitals, recommended by physicians for constipation relief.
Miss Cayenne says silk stockings will continue to be worn but will no longer make up most of the outfit. The remark reflects changing styles in longer skirts and updated dress norms.
The ad proclaims Red Cross Ball Blue as the finest product of its kind in the world and asserts every woman who uses it agrees. It emphasizes universal satisfaction without citing dates or locations.
A terse quip notes that many men prefer offering an answer to a question rather than admitting ignorance. The saying reflects a belief in speech over silence and the social pressure to appear knowledgeable.
A local testimonial from Newage Michigan credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with curing dizziness palpitations loss of appetite and stomach pain after doctors failed. The speaker Chas E Backus says two bottles improved health, then bought six more and saved his life. He recommends the medicine to others and notes trial packs available from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
A columnist reflects on wisdom, history, and shared joys while recounting a cautionary tale. West Virginia Governor Ephraim Morgan and a dangerous honeymoon misunderstanding frame a discussion of rash actions and misheard names leading to tragedy.
Popular Mechanics describes a self-cleaning cistern filter. Water from a downspout flows over a slanted screen shedding leaves, while fine dirt moves to a bottom chamber and rises through an inner charcoal stage to the cistern. After rain ends, backwash ejects sediment through a bottom hole, losing about 10 percent of water.
The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes a modern exchange debating intellect and posing mock literary and psychological references. The dialogue contrasts perception and outdated attitudes with a sly nod to Shelley Keats and synthetic psychology.
The quote portrays W. L. George and D. H. Lawrence with a provocative label, calling them heroine addicts. It reflects an opinion about their literary habits and influences.
Twenty eight states will receive about 1 million dollars from U.S. government timber sales grazing permits and other national forest revenues last year. California leads with 157 191 for the school hard road fund and 628 76 for national forest roads and trails. Oregon Idaho Arizona and Colorado follow in that order.
Jim was a wild bird who began to reform in his old age, a contrast noted as a futile effort similar to saving a bad egg in cold storage, with Jani remarking on the unlikely change.
A pithy aphorism notes that moral conduct becomes simpler once all other avenues have been explored. It suggests disciplined virtue emerges from exhaustive trial and experience.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt recalls a mother hosting her sons and their friends. A visiting boy shares troubling thoughts and asks for understanding like he would receive from his own mother. The narrative centers on maternal empathy and guidance amid teenage dilemmas.
A lighthearted transcript from a Boston Tribune page recounts a hunting trip close call. The speaker describes mistaking a person for a bear, with a witty exchange about the incident and the reaction of his wife.
A tense family exchange centers on a coming of age moment. Grandpa jokes about mortality while a proud mother defends the child’s innocence and future, urging to preserve his childhood. The dialogue hints at generational perspectives and parental optimism.
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