Radio compass aids navigation and saves ships
Hearing on navy appropriation details how radio compass stations prove essential for vessel bearings and rescue operations. Commander Glassford explains three-station groups provide cross-checked bearings, enabling rapid position plotting and rescue, with life and property saved in fog and misnavigation incidents.
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United States
House
Hardy
Colorado
Glassford
U. S. Nu
Ayres
Kansas
Commander Glassford
Mr. Ayres
New York Harbor
New York
Gloga Gerving
Oliver
Alabama
French
Sweden
Mr. Anderson
Efira
Norfolk
Coast Guard
Manaig
Navy
Norfolk Navy Radio
Radio interests and initiatives across the United States
An ordinance in Dixon Illinois bans devices that interfere with radio reception. The Commerce Department cooperates with about 150 stations to broadcast weather reports nationwide. A London department store hosts a free radio workshop for do it yourself set building. Dust in horn loudspeakers should be blown out periodically. The typical 1926 radio costs about $80 and weighs 193 pounds with five tubes and multiple stages.
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Dixon
Department of Commerce
United States
London
Fana
Air Cushions as Shock Absorbers for Receivers
Air cushions for tadig geta receivers are among recent radio engineering developments. Supplied in sets of four, they are made of vulcanized rubber sealed by a patented process and inflated without valves. They claim to eliminate vibrations, aid tuning, improve reception, and reduce microphonic noises while insulating the set from scratches. They are easily installed without fasteners.
One Wire Antenna Preferred for Better Receiver Selectivity
The message argues that using multiple wires in a receiving antenna wastes copper and reduces receiver selectivity. With 536 radio broadcasting stations in the United States, improving selectivity is emphasized as essential.
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United States
Largest projecting electric sign lit on Chicago theater
Gigantic Chicago Sign the largest in the world has been installed on a Chicago theater. Electricity sufficient for a town of 8,000 persons required to light it. Also notes a witty exchange from Madrid Buen Humor about writing jokes.
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Chicago
Small Affair at a Weekend Party Mentioned by Father and Daughter
A short dialogue shows Donna confirming the plan as a weekend party, with her father approving and noting six trunks. The exchange hints at preparations and family involvement without broader context or details.
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Donna
Fragmented Classified Slips From Anomalous Ad Page
Miscellaneous small ads and notices including stock offerings cash for items, a building ad, false teeth sale, a blacksmith advert, a pen offer, a cancer booklet request, and home sewing work from various locations. Names and places vary, with limited coherent narrative or dates.
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Wm, Radam CO
Minneapolis
Minn
Denclowe
Amsterdam
Austerdam
N. My
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Mr. Oliver
England
Mr. French
Cadillac
Buick
Chevrolet
Oakland
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
Fisher
General Motors
Fisher Bodies
Grand Beble Lake
Mich
Reid, Murdoch & Ce
Reid, Murdoch & CO. Co
Pittsburgh
Boson
Achating Cofpee Cocoa
Madrid
Orthwestern Yeast Co
North
Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL
Mit
Standard Oil CO
New Jersey
St Town
Lubbock
Texsa
Industrial Building & Investment Company
E. E. Miller
Horstman Ridgity
Rota
W. N. Uy Ghicago
ED Davis
Steelo
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