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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1927
Page
7
Fragmented text discusses John Pounds a cobbler known for philanthropy aiding Portsmouth youths. It mentions his occupation supporting his charitable acts and references poetry critiques and unclear historical commentary with garbled names and dates.
A fragmented notice warns that the Argentine ant, tied to its county of origin, attacks flush areas and was observed in cradles. It cites severe, persistent damage in certain locales and notes the difficulty of eradicating this pest once established.
The article traces early radio from primitive phonographs to crystal sets, noting user astonishment, amateur broadcasts, and growing public curiosity. It highlights the shift in 1921 when radio broadcasting became a national service, with technological advances in power tubes and AC heating elements shaping modern sets.
Vacuum tubes, central to radio receivers, evolved from bulky fragile devices to efficient low current designs. Early tubes drew about one ampere per tube, with 12 tube sets heavy on storage batteries. Innovations cut filament current to a quarter ampere, added base improvements, socket changes, retainers, and high power tubes for greater volume. Modern detectors offer higher sensitivity and volume, with types for dry cells and storage battery operation.
The article notes wide popularity of cone speakers as a means to near perfect reproduction and praises improved general loudspeaker design. It warns buyers to ensure radio sets match the speaker quality, since a good speaker paired with a poor amplifier yields noisy, unsatisfactory sound despite advanced frequency response.
The article warns that batteries must be tested while connected to radio sets and under load. Testing with circuits disconnected hides true capacity, showing a weaker charge than under normal operation.
Shielding for selectivity involves lining the cabinet with copper or brass sheeting to keep unwanted energy from coils while ensuring the shield remains away from the deli of the radio frequency instrument.
An honor guest dinner will honor Dean Clark Thos Arkie Clik, former Waterparity at the University for twenty-five years. About 300 colleagues and friends from across the century are expected to attend January 11.
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