Quote about a wife parliamentarian and debate rules
The passage cites a remark about a wife being a good parliamentarian in large gatherings and a sharp aside about debate rules between two men. It adds a maxim that more men die of idleness than hard work and warns against rushing to be careful.
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Mr. Meekton
Henriette
Grid control and amplification in a three electrode tube
Technical explanation of grid and filament relations in a three electrode vacuum tube. It covers how grid mesh and positioning affect grid bias, plate current, and amplification factor. It explains how positive and negative grid potentials alter plate current, the role of the C battery to bias the grid, and the tube’s use as a detector or rectifier.
Big Ships Radio Installations Reported in Radioelectricity
The Paris and Lafayette carry five kilowatt tube transmitters covering 2000 to 9000 meters. A five kilowatt motor generator supplies plate high tension for eight tubes and low voltage for filament heating. Both ships use a radio goniometer for rangefinding. Messages from Paris have reached 38,400 kilometers safely.
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Paris
Lafayette
Radio training for elephants at New York Hippodrome
George Power the elephant trainer will conduct radiophone experiments at the Hippodrome in New York City to test if his elephants can follow orders on stage without the trainer present, evaluating potential future performances.
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Hippodrome
New York City
George Power
Professor Bell a Radio Fan
Alexander Graham Bell, seventy five, kept the telephone and his own invention at odds, removing it from home. He remains an ardent radio enthusiast, never tiring of listening in and experimenting with the new device, say friends.
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Professor Bell
Alexander Graham Bell
Mr. Bell
Radio Do's and Don'ts for Radio Circuit Tuning
Guidance on maintaining constant L to C ratio when tuning grid circuits. Cautions about tickler and plate variometer placement, impedance tube compatibility, and detector choices. Advises against detuning grid circuits and recommends detector tube types and moisture protection for inductors.
Little Jane Learns About Lent In Candy Episode
A mother explains to her children that Mrs Cox’s Lent rule means they cannot eat candy until after Easter. Little Jane ponders why she should not eat any, asking how she could return it later since she is “lent.” Her brothers devour theirs while she remains puzzled, highlighting a child’s view of the religious fast.
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Little Jane
Jane
Illusions and a Seven Year Old Logician
A mix of quips from period media with a tale of a seven year old girl named Margaret who outwits her mother by turning a warning back on her. The vignette pairs pop culture references with a humorous child’s logic.
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Margaret
Larper's Magazine
It Would Be But a Pittance War Profiteer Talk
A woman recalls past happiness tied to her husband’s lack of ambition. A friend questions, but she reveals disdain for a neighborly norm where nearly every man in the area was involved in war profiteering.
Foolish alias joke leads to reckless driving charge
In a Birmingham Age-Herald snippet a driver pleads not guilty to reckless driving and speeding. When arrested he claims his name is Paul Revere in a bid to echo a famed ride, prompting the judge to question the alias as unlikely in the city directory.
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Paul Revere
Birmingham Age-Herald
Social Deprivation Delays Emily's Wedding Plans
A judge jokes about a week of home confinement shaping Emily’s marriage prospects. The exchange notes missing two of her weddings and fears further delays, reflecting social constraints and domestic life discussions.
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Emily
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