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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1924
Page
5
A New York Sun report describes a compact regenerative radio receiver built by enthusiasts. It explains coil alignment, grounding and aerial connections, and a three division tuning approach with a movable tickler coil to improve regeneration and reduce interference.
An unusual ad-like piece promotes a home soldering method using a hexamethylenamine tablet to generate intense heat. It claims the tablet can burn longer with more material and describes lighting it under metal to melt solder for quick, clean joints. Cautions warn against excess flux and possible burns.
The patrol leaders pow wow moves to November 10 at Lombard avenue and Lake street Oak Park to boost registrations for the patrol leaders conference at Aurora December 4 to 6. An overnight camp is planned at Camp Don Beard near Wheeling. trees will be planted October 25 at Camp Dan Beard for Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday. Test camp occurs today October 25 at South Thatcher Woods from 2 to p.m.
The Evolution Air expedition reports returning with two strange creatures resembling alligators, roving on the ground, armored like reptiles and capable of springing six feet. Described as like a perfect pedestrian discovery, the sighting comes from London Mail Dispatch.
Fragmentary notes describe the Garden of Gethsemane with eight very old olive trees said to have lived in biblical times. The text identifies the biblical site as the Garden of Our Lord's Agony and notes the present location as the likely site.
The Bureau of Animal Industry notes top prices in horse sales reaching 205000 dollars for a thoroughbred barge bought by August Belmont from an English seller. The peak for bulls hits 106000 dollars and several dairy cows exceed 25000 dollars, reflecting high market values of the era.
A description of precious stones places the ruby as the heaviest and most valued gem, followed by the Barnet, topaz and diamond. It notes rarity of pigeon's blood colored and flawless stones, with such rubies commanding higher worth than diamonds.
Church listings reveal St. John's Evangelical Lutheran and Community Methodist in Warner with pastor Rev Jonathan Thompson, plus Central German and English services. Additional items include Rev William F Buch at Hoohoohoo Avenue and Adams Street with English German and evening services and youth activities.
Friday evening and Saturday events at Laces Aid and Lamp Lighters. Sunday services at multiple churches including Harvard Street Elgin Avenue Rev Kalbfreisch and Rev Kalbreisch. English and German services, Sunday school times, ladies and sewing circles. Christian Science First Church Oak Park has services and hours, Pioneer Presbyterian at Fordingdon and Lexington with sermons by Prof John F Lyon and youth groups.
A brief note describes a sea lion in TAS noted for a large appetite, with an adult seal reported to eat up to 44 salmon daily. The account appears as a curious transportation or wildlife item from Thursday’s edition.
By mounting a single circuit jack for an A battery switch, the author outlines an improvised method to avoid wholesale delays. The accompanying drawing clarifies the setup, describing connecting the negative lead to the jack and routing the positive from the SA battery to the bottom lug, with a short ground rod adapted to fit a standard plug.
Report notes a salvaged switch from an old circuit with a black switch button. The improvised part did not power the device as well as manufactured switches and did not detract from the satirical appearance in Radio News style.
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