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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
8
In the early days of broadcasting artists faced a maze of coils and devices with no dedicated rooms. Now studios are palatial, acoustically tuned, often in hotels or malls, with remote control broadcasting for special events and reinforced soundproofing to avoid street noises.
Radio broadcasting rules outline studio conduct to avoid disturbances. Aiming at steady on time rhythm, announcers must wait for signal before singing or playing, keep extra music copies, and move near or away from the microphone as directed. Loud singing or piano pedal should be minimized to prevent muffled output.
A fragmentary meditation on nocturnal habits and longing for distant voices and distant stations. The piece muses on sleep loss driven by curiosity, romance, and the lure of unseen worlds, likening modern longing to ancient alchemy and dreamlike stories.
The article describes radio turning distant cities into familiar voices for Vermont farmers and western ranchers. It portrays radio as a magical bridge to Chicago, Detroit, and other metropolises, letting listeners enjoy distant entertainment and voices at any hour.
Guglielmo Marconi explains in Radio Broadcast Magazine how longer waves and early antenna concepts improved wireless transmission over great distances. He notes British plans to use the system for direct imperial communications, and acknowledges government funding and the push to expand transoceanic links.
A Kansas City Star fashion column surveys midseason resort wear trends. Skirts drop two to three inches below the knee with higher waists, bolero treatments on coats and dresses, and plaited ruffles on hemlines. Black dresses paired with beige or green accents appear with hip or three quarter length coats. Colorful ensembles feature turquoise crepe with gray camel hair, and apricot with green, while simple silhouettes dominate Marthe Regnier and Mary Nowitzky pieces.
A fashion note describes knickers or culottes expanding beyond sportswear to afternoon and evening wear. Descriptions include knee length designs with ribbons, georgette trims, scalloped hems, and ensembles pairing culottes with gowns, coats, and accessories in varied fabrics like chiffon, apricot georgette, and gray wool.
Women finding it comparatively simple to sew their own frocks or use a seamstress find the new models baffling. The intricate cuts and subtle details demand long apprentice training in couturier arts. Some welcome the variety while others fear modern complexity.
The trend shifts from Siberia to South America for formal wraps. Chinchilla, a South American rodent, gains ground over ermine with a green velvet wrap, green and pink lining, and a deep collar and border, highlighting its charm in fashion.
Pink chiffon and tulsa dresses occupy prominent spots in new collections. Belts or sashes define waists while wide skirts are enhanced by plaitings and dounces for a fashionable silhouette.
A revival ad promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a strong stomach tonic. It claims to rebuild a troubled stomach and improve vigor, promising money-back if it fails to help. The ad notes the elixir is sold by local dealers and druggists nationwide and has helped thousands.
A patient raves about a bill of 400, insisting it is too low, and directs the doctor to stay stationary while awaiting a stretcher from the mental ward for transport.
A young Irvington girl obsessed with ice cream plots visits to a local sweet shop. Her father, amused and indulgent, questions the repeated outings and compares craving to chasing every hen for eggs, offering a humorous parental quip. The tale originates from the Indianapolis News.
An old ad copy touts a harmless vegetable butter color called Dandelion, claiming it has been used by millions for six decades. It references drug stores and general stores selling bottles for 35 cents and includes a misused line about Cora-druck and a cautionary note about a man who never did anything wrong.
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