Developments in Broadcast Technology Highlight Enhanced Range
Review cites E. E. Bucher of RCA noting gains in transmitter and receiver efficiency over the past year. New self contained receivers eliminate aerials, antenna type sets gain sensitivity and selectivity, and tuning sharpness improves station separation. Supers Power could enable nationwide programs with reduced background noise as radio becomes a dominant national industry.
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New ‘York
E. E. Bucher
Radio Corporation of America
United States
Summer Excursion to Washington from High Point
The Southern railway offers a first Summer excursion to Washington D C leaving High Point on Saturday at 9 p m June 28. About 100 people joined last year with plans for three days and two nights to see sights and three Washington vs Boston baseball games. Return eligibility extends to any train except No 37 until No 02 departs Tuesday night. Reservations requested.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Railway
High Point
Southern Railway Company
Local ticket agent notes last minute rush
The fragment cites HH. D Saunders a local ticket agent describing a last minute rush and noting the early reservations as a factor in the scene.
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Saunders
Tar Heel Youth Wins Naval Academy Appointment
Col Calvert Strat ham Wilson of Southern Pines North Carolina has just graduated Georgia Military Academy and earned an appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis through Congressman W C Hammer of North Carolina. Wilson won the Gold Eagle for excellence in department and classroom work served as athletic editor of The Cadet Magazine and held other honors. He will enter the Naval Academy in July. The Chinese are believed to be the hardest working stormers.
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College Park
Wwarin Carolina Voy
Calvert Stratham Wilson
Southern Pines
N. C
Georgia Military Academy
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
W. C. Hammer
North Carogling
Wilson
oFreed
Naval Academy
High Point Hospitable to South American Visitors
Frank N Page chairman of the State Highway Commission thanks High Point for hosting a road building demonstration with a banquet and dance. He notes visitors from South America expressed delight and hope the goodwill benefits North Carolina and High Point alike.
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High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Frank N. Page
State Highway Commission
South America
North Caroling
State ‘Highway Commission
American
Bbsdbuilders’ Association
Chamber of Commerce of
North
Carolina
Frank Page
New Motorized Mower Drawn by Horses
A new mowing machine uses horse power to move the unit while the mowing blades are powered by an onboard motor. The device represents a blend of animal and mechanical propulsion for grass cutting.
Parking ban on Vail street South side High Point NC
An ordinance from the City Council of High Point NC forbids parking motor vehicles on the south side of Vail street between South Main and Willowbrook. Violators face a $10 fine after conviction. The ordinance takes effect upon publication following Mayor’s request, dated June 17 1924.
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Vail Street
South Main Street
Willowbrook Street
High Point
North
Carolina
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Washington
Norwood, Vernona
Scott Dwart
Boston
Lfe
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
The
Commercial National Bank
Voa de Tiet Buns View Pres
Treasure Gretary
Globe Wernicke
West
Madayne
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
Building & Loan Association
Ford
W.wilson Motor
High Point, N.C
Cary
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