Edison on capturing overtones in phonograph records
Thomas A Edison explains how overtones enrich musical tone and why they must be recorded. He describes thicker records, hard smooth surfaces, a permanent diamond point, and a tone arm system to prevent delicate overtones from being flattened or dragging the mechanism. Continuous experimentation yielded current results.
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Thomas A. Edison
Nature
Edison
Dept
Burlington
Vermont
Edison Dealers Showcase New Edison Phonograph
Dealers singled out for Edison representation have tested the New Edison in direct comparison with rivals and chosen it as the best fit to meet the high standards of the most discerning music lovers in their communities.
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Edison
Arrive Times and Codes From Morning Schedule
The text lists multiple arrival times in the morning and afternoon with various codes and identifiers such as AM PM 659 and CUMPMC. It appears to be a timetable fragment with hours like 10:05 12:08 10:48 12:45 and numbers 659 8:50 11:26.
Tri City Air Mail Port Opening Set With Pageant
Preparations for the formal opening of the Tri City airmail port at Friendship are complete with speeches races stunt flying and demonstrations planned. Harold Pitcairn will fly in for the event joining mayors from three cities as High Point plans to christen its plane named High Point with Mayor Davis and councilmen aboard. A luncheon at the King Cotton hotel precedes the 2:30 races and air displays while large bus service from Camel City Greensboro and Winston Salem will move crowds to the airport.
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Winston-Salem
Charlotte
Statesville
Mooresville
Davidson
Mount Airy
Pilot Mountain
Madison
Mayodan
North Wilkesboro
Kernersville
Greensboro
High Point
Camel City
Sheraton
Tri-City
Friendship
Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Central Committee
Harold Pitcairn
Pitcairn Aviation Company
Philadelphia
Anrmal
New York
Atlanta
Daavis
Marjorie Tate
Fred N., Tate
George T. Woods, Jr
King Cotton
Davis
Millis
Clinard
Blake
Conrad
J. T. Ryan
F. J. Sizemore
Fred N. Tate
J. S. Worth
J. B. Marsh
Camel City Coach Company
Public Auction of 47 Acre High Point Land Near Country Club
By order of Guilford County Superior Court Harrison Johnson heirs sell land in High Point Township 47 acres more or less adjoining Hedgecock Carrick Hamilton and others. Sale June 18 1927 at 2 pm on site with staged payment plan of one fourth cash and three equal installments over 18 months with court confirmation. Maps available from Commissioner T W Albertson.
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Superior Court
Guilford County
North Carolina
Harrison Johnson
Joseph Johnson
Webster Johnson
T. W. Albertson
High Point Township
J. R. Hedgecock
Dee Carrick
Hamilton
Country Club
High Point
City of High Point seeks land for water reservoir near Deep River
Notice is given to C H Mackey and wife that the City of High Point has begun a condemnation action in Guilford County Superior Court to acquire land on Deep River near High Point for a raw water reservoir. They must appear in Greensboro on June 23, 1927 to answer or demur. M W Gant Clerk. Dated May 13, 1927.
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Guilford County
North Carolina
Superior Court
High Point
C. H. Mackey
Mackey
Greensboro
N. C
City of
Rotarians welcome new officers at country club meeting
Townsfolk note Rotary Club events including installation of Logan Porter as president Homer Hudson as vice president and W C Idol re elected as secretary and treasurer A 6 30 dinner featured by high school music faculty Miss Virginia Frank Miss Virginia Ashlin Andrew O Butler and Lewis J L Stookey perform The annual senior class picnic at Ritter s Lake was held with junior marshals Miss Janet Harris and Miss May Meadows chaperoning The piece also lists building permits and a Memorial Day observance by the Andrew Jackson post American Legion at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
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Country Club
Logan Porter
Homer Hudson
W. C. Idol
Virginia Frank
Virginia Ashlin
Andrew O. Butler
Lewis JL. Stookey
Ritter’s Lake
Greensboro
Janet Harris
May Meadows
Andrew Jackson
American Legion
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
L. P. McLendon
Woman's Auxiliary
Travel Books Displayed At Braaner-York Furniture Window
An attractive window display at Braaner-York Furniture features travel books, a deluxe passenger train, and travelers about to board. Miss Marianne Martin notes the library relies on local generosity, with help from Merle Brown, Louis Voorhees, and Beeson Hardware Company for the toy train and letter work.
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High Point Public Library
Braaner-York
Marianne Martin
Merle Brown
Louis Voorhees
Beeson Hardware Company
Mrs Jennie Dimock Dead at Murphy Home
Mrs Jennie Dimock widow of Edwin Dimock died at Charles S Murphy 435 North Hamilton street after a several weeks illness. She was born June 29 1839 near Mc Leansville North Carolina and lived in Charlotte before residing with her nephew. She leaves a nephew and five nieces. A noon service is set at the Murphy residence with Rev H C Byrum followed by services and burial in Graham.
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Jennie Dimock
Edwin Dimock
Charles S. Murphy
Hamilton Street
Dimock
McLeansville
N. C
Archibald Murphy
Charlotte
Funeral services for I. E. Millis held at home and Red Hill
Funeral services for T. E. Millis were held at his son's home 608 Hamilton street with Rev. O L Ruth officiating. After the home ceremony the party proceeded to Red Hill near Sedgefield for final rites and burial at Red Hill cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Roach W L Edwards John Reavis L M Hohn and L C Cutting. Flowerbearers were Mrs. Alice Carter Mrs. Nellie Gray and Miss Ruby White.
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T. E. Millis
Arthur Millis
Hamilton Street
O. L. Ruth
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Red Hill
Sedgefield
Henry Roach
W. L. Edwards
John Reavis
L. M. Hohn
L. C. Cutting
Alice Carter
Nellie Gray
Ruby White
Red Hill Cemetery
Lawn fete at Springfield Friends church to aid Older Boys Bible class
A lawn fete will be held at Springfield Friends church tonight at 7 30 to benefit the Older Boys Bible class. Proceeds will fund a classroom for the group. Reports indicate the event will be very enjoyable.
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Springfield
Black Draught touted by Kentucky man for health
Catlettsburg resident Miles Hopkins recalls lingering gas pains and dull health from what he called accumulated poison. He used Black Draught nightly to cleanse his system, noting weight gain and improved well being. He urges others to avoid chronic constipation with the remedy sold for 25 cents.
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Catlettsburg
Miles Hopkins
Center Street
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Thomas A. Edison, Inc
Orange, N. J
Edison Dealers
Kester Furniture Co
Huntley-Stockton-Hill Company
Salisbury
R. W. Norman Co
Huntley-Hillstockton Co
Robt. E. Lee
inston-Salem
Durham
Raleigh
Beldsville
Fa Connection
Seagrave & Nicholson Brick Contractors
West Broad St
ASE
Pe Pitleville
Banford
Chevrolet Co
M. W. Gant
Kodak Pictures
File & Son
Woolworth's
New York Life Insurance Co
J. Lee Newby
Commercial National Bank
Ora
Sam Shavitz
the Hub
Lewis Harris
Washington and
North Wrenn Streets
W. J. Fraley
Otteray Drive
Horney
J. Nance
Ward Street
T. V. Long
Woodrow Avenue
Fowler and Pickett
Mill Street
O. P. Moffitt
Loflin
Hilltop
R. L. Pickett
Young Men’s Christian Association
Chas
Murphy
Methodist Episcopal Church
Graham
I. E. Millis
Mann
O. K
Hiatt Tire Co
West High Street
Washington, D. C
Via
Southern Railway System
Thomasville
Randleman
Asheboro
Jamestown
Junction ‘Point
Washington Senators
St. Louis Browns
Cleveland Indians
Griffith Stadium
Nations Capitol
Southern Railway
H. D. Saunders
T. A. High Point
R. H. Graham
DPA
The
High Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
Idol
V.pres
Treas
H. Ellis
Sec
Atlantic Bank & Trust Co
G. B. & C. E. Miller
Carolina Mortgage Co
Commercial Bank
Southern Mortgage Loan & Land Co
Wachovia Bank Building
Real Estate Loan Co
Commercial Bank Bldg
M. Ernest Welch
B. M. McCarn
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