Change Potentials for Stronger Radio Signals
Instructions discuss selecting plate and filament currents to maximize signal output in vacuum tube detectors. It covers using high vacuum tubes to fine tune taps from the plate of a B battery, warns against loose leads in soft gaseous tubes, and notes setting the filament rheostat for maximum series resistance. It also advises proper tube seating, contact, battery polarity, and circuit checks if no signal is heard, with a note on substituting a three-electrode tube for a crystal detector for louder signals.
Fine vacuum tube detector using A battery potentiometer
The article explains using an A battery potentiometer of 200 to 500 ohms to vary plate voltage in a three electrode vacuum tube detector. A six volt change is achievable by slider movement, with cautions against overvoltage bucking in gas-filled tubes. It outlines required components and cautions for safe operation.
Dust Screen Limits Wireless Energy Says Fleming
Professor J A Fleming of University College London argues electrified dust forms a screen about 200 pounds per acre that traps wireless energy and prevents it from escaping into space. His wireless research is widely recognized worldwide.
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J. A. Fleming
University College
London
How Sig is an Electron drop currents clarified
The passage explains Millikan's oil drop experiment where a drop acquires charge by gaining electrons. As each electron is added, the drop moves toward the positive plate, allowing precise measurement of the charge per electron.
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Millikan
Tips for Fans on Early Radio Tuning and Troubleshooting
A meeting of station representatives near New York and New Jersey discusses preventing radio jam. Tips cover condenser use, secondary circuit simplicity, tracing wiring for open faults, spaghetti tubing to reduce short circuits, and shifting preference from audio to radio frequency amplification to boost weak signals before detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Laboring Classes Aided By Republican Party
U S Representative Everett Sanders of Indiana outlines how the 1921 Republican shift reduced unemployment from 1920 lows, cut taxes by expanding exemptions, repealed nuisance and transportation taxes, and boosted living standards citing AFL estimates and a 1922 Labor Dept report.
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America
Republican Congress
U. S. Department of Labor
Harding
Wheat Prices and Russia Export Concerns Spark Market Debate
Reported Russia wheat exports this year influence Chicago futures while disputes over Russia conditions and the potential end of American Relief Administration aid raise fears of famine in south Russia. Analysts note no surplus in Russia and expect imports to balance Black Sea exports amid poor rail links. A six month German reparations moratorium affects the wheat market as farmers push steady sales and domestic demand remains strong despite heavy foreign buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Chicago
American Relief Administration
Black Sea
Germany
County ruling enjoined over signatures and costly reclassification
The piece scrutinizes a county push for signatures and a costly reclassification plan, noting signatures could not be secured and supplies bought. It questions spending on a creek project and alleges inconsistent statements by the Free Press and the Record, urging bidders and public inspection of the work.
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DuHeaume
Free Press
Fréb Press
O. Free. Press
Tone
Micky
Dale
Kemal Defies Britain in Thrace and Near East Crisis
Reported fighting in Thrace between Greek and Turkish forces with Turkish entry and Greek counterattack. one Turkish officer and 25 men killed. In Constantinople the Kemal note to General Harrington is seen as closing pacific options as Britain rejects Turkish demands and a larger war outlook grows.
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Athene
Thrace
Themteffcial
Gafalaban
Constantinople
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Harrington
Kemal
Straits
Britain
London
Dethroned Constantine Exiled as Greek Revolt Solidifies
Constantine and Queen Sophia with Princes Andrew and Nicholas flee to exile on a Greek cruiser. General Gonatas reorganizes the army to defend Thrace and seeks recognition from victorious Allies. A new cabinet led by Alexander Zaimis vows a nonpartisan government as revolts gain military support.
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London
Constantine
Sophia
Andrew
Nicholas
Atrous
Gonatas
Gonine
George II
Thrace
Imraga
George
Alexander Zaimis
Greece
Epirus
Harding Considers Tariff Commission Appointments
Reports indicate President Harding weighing two Republican senators for tariff commission posts. Indiana’s H S New and North Dakota’s P J McCumber reportedly declined reform seats previously.
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McCumber
Tariff Commission
Washington
Harding
Indiana
P. J. McCumber
North Dakota
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Punitive Damages in Eviction Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed a $300 punitive and $58.83 actual damages verdict against a Minneapolis landlord for malicious eviction of former tenant R. R. Lewis. The case arose from a Jan. 26 jury ruling in municipal court Minneapolis.
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R. RA. Lewis
Minneapolis
Minnesota
State Supreme Court
Minneapols Investment
O Connor Plans Five Speeches in Emmons County
Democratic U S Senate candidate O Connor announces five campaign stops in Emmons county on Oct 6 and 7. He cites cross party endorsement and past gubernatorial bid to outline his senate course. itinerary includes Hague Strasburg Linton Hazelton Braddock with times and Linton event in the courthouse.
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J. F. T. O’connor
United States
Emmons County
O’connor
Lynn J. Frazier
O'Connor
United States Senate
Mr. O'Connor
Hague
Strasburg
Linton
Hazelton
Braddock
Lineton
Court House
Taken Up Mare Pair In Temvik District
Two horses found with no brands: a roan mare 12 years old weighing 900 pounds and a black mare 11 years old weighing 800 pounds. Owners must prove ownership and claim the animals. Mike Smith, Temvik, North Dakota.
National Soldiers' Home Open to Ex Service Men
Eligibility for admission to National Soldiers Home requires Federal armed service, including National Guard mobilized, and discharge under honorable conditions. Dis ability to earn livelihood noted. disability need not relate to service. Applications available via Veterans Bureau offices or National Military Home HQ. Hot Springs, South Dakota serves Minnesota through North Dakota area.
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National Guard
United States
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Headquarters National Military Home
Minnesota
Montana
South Dakota
North Dakota
Hot Springs
Candidate seeks Emmons County Clerk of Court seat
A candidate appeals to voters in Emmons County for election to the Clerk of the District Court position in the General Election on November 7 1922. The letter thanks supporters and asks for votes.
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Emmons County
District Court
Linton School Notes on Spelling Contest and Sinbad
Linton school notes report a spelling match shared honors on Friday. The reading class finished The Voyage of Sinbad and pupils discussed incidents and characters and recounted each voyage’s tale.
School News Highlights From The Week
Lydia Munsch entered school on Monday boosting enrollment while Elizabeth Bosch was absent due to illness. Ida Maier achieved the only perfect spelling lesson for the past week as the sixth grade held a Current Event Hour on Friday. Students discussed various topics and shared facts and arguments during the general discussion.
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Lydia Munsch
Elizabeth Bosch
Ida Maier
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Ted
SUN Dust
Enden
U. S
Everett Sanders
House Committee ON Interstate Commerce
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Dr. Hogue
Simons County
Great Britain
Alled
Tino
Zaimis
M. Politis
Emmons
Mike Smith
Temvik
N. D
National Soldiers
Linton School
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