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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
8
An article by R C Hitchcock describes a two-tube reflex radio set. It uses a first tube as RF amplifier and audio preamplifier, a second tube as regenerative detector, with detector output fed back to the first tube for audio amplification. A third tube can boost loudspeaker power. It includes component values, coil winding method, and testing tips.
The article explains tuning a multi circuit radio setup using C-1 C-2 and a tickler coil. It covers headset use for testing, wiring layout with antenna on the first roll, rotating the tube to correct tickler alignment, and adjusting condensers to hear the carrier chirp and minimize tickler influence. It notes optimal tickler angles vary with wave length and references the New York Daily Tribune.
In a tense scene described by the Buffalo Express a man fights nerves while calculating how to reveal the truth to his wife. He finally declares in a bold, controlled moment that he bought a pair of spats, ending the suspense.
A simple cleaning method suggests mixing a pound of lime with one gallon water and a handful of salt. Stir well and scrub white stone steps with an old broom for bright results.
An open circuit in the primary or secondary indicates a burned transformer. Test by wiring a dry cell and phones in series with the winding, first checking the primary then the secondary. If a click is heard, current flows and the transformer is still good.
A faded fragment suggests advice on handling winding coils with talcum powder to keep wire insulation clean and reduce breakage. It also hints at preparing for daily disagreements to lessen their unpleasantness.
Bruce Burton offers three suggestions to insure happiness and explains his routines when physically and mentally below par. He notes there are days in every month when he is not worth much and discusses accepting those off days as a normal part of life.
A speaker reflects on days of low energy and failed pep and describes coping by resting with books and clears or wandering unfamiliar streets. They recount golfing or riding, then waking the next morning feeling fine and ready to face the day.
Stapleton men invent a model house that lets buyers feel they are inside the rooms. A base drawer carries two floor plans built up to show fixtures like bathtubs sinks and stoves. Real estate dealers can use the model to present multiple similar houses to prospective renters.
The text traces Louisiana as an early salt source with crude refining starting in 1791 from salt water springs used by Indigenous peoples. It notes a more successful method in 1812 and, in 1862, Confederate troops directed rock salt discovery at Avery Island 15 feet underground.
The Japanese finance department moves to tax radio receivers and accessories at 100 percent under the luxury tariff, up from 20 percent. Officials fear the rule would slow radio popularization and hinder broadcasting progress in Japan.
Brunswick Maine firemen responding to a chimney fire at Fred F E Harmon's farm used an improvised aerial antenna to haul water. They found two guns on the roof as Mrs Harmon and her daughter filled pails to be lifted to the top by the attached aerial.
Roscoe G Ingraham of Rockland Maine at eighty remains active as bandmaster and will head the Memorial day procession. Beginning 70 years ago in a comic band he formed over 50 brass bands, taught more than 1000 pupils, and marched 12000 to 15000 miles in parades. Under his leadership every Knox county town has formed a band.
A group of English sportsmen move to establish a national sports museum in London. Plans include busts pictures bats rackets and clubs of famed players plus a large library. A $25 000 subscription funds buying exhibits and arranging them.
The passage notes vegetable scoops of various sizes and patterns can shape carrots beets and potatoes into attractive pieces. When paired with Paristar potatoes the result is even more appealing, a trend reported by Scientific American noting French use and appealing presentation.
American dairy output reached 206 million pounds of milk last year with large consignments canned and shipped to foreign markets. The report highlights strong export demand and growing overseas sales by U S dairy producers.
A brisk collection of maxims on virtue and life. The piece contrasts humility and vanity, notes the value of veracity, and observes how fate and vocation shape character, with witty lines about wit, luck, and preparation.
Buenos Aires newspapers debate men adopting pajama coats for hot weather street wear. Although old school gentlemen stick to heavy dark clothing through torrid weeks, taxicab drivers and tradesmen begin dressing in bright colored pajamas. The custom may spread, reflecting cultural tension with foreign styles like “ducks” or “palm beaches.”
Frank A. Vanderlip, head of National City Bank of New York, advocated choosing top executives who are physically strong and healthy. He argued that during crises, stressed leaders must not cave in, as noted in Hearst’s International Cosmopolitan.
Mrs. A. T. Nelson of Marshalltown credits Karnak with ending fifteen years of stomach trouble and gaining fifteen pounds. She says the medicine cured weakness and nervousness, relieved headaches and bloating, and improved sleep and appetite. Karnak is sold exclusively by George W. Koenig in Lemards and by local druggists.
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