Crowned Maharaja of Kashmir and Jammu in winter rites
National Geographic notes the new Maharaja of Kashmir and Jammu crowned in Jammu due to winter conditions in the Vale of Kashmir. It describes Jammu’s small rail link, river Tawi bridge, colonial-era road, and the region’s rugged terraces, mountains, climates, and scenic beauty surrounding the capital Srinagar.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Amma
Kashmir
Srinagar
Jammu
India
Himalaya Ranges
Minnesota
Northwest Frontier Province
Tibet
Afghanistan
Wazirabad
Lahore
Tawi
Vale of
Indian Plains
Rawalpindi
Jhelum River
Damascus
Carolinas
United States
Rhelum
Jhelum
Shashmar
Himalayas
Happy Valley
Baltistan Zon
Thie
Ladakh
Gilgit
Hunza Ane
Karakoram
Range Anit
Mount Everest
Goodwin Austen
Regenerative radio set details from All-American design
A 1926 era feature explains regenerative receivers, toroid coils, and shielded condensers. It describes a three tube, regeneration plus RF amplifier set by All-American engineers with a single shared rheostat, UV199 or C299 tubes, and a 45 volt detector battery setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All-American Radio Corporation
Wooden Lightning Rods Proposed in 1820 Amiens Print
A wood versions of lightning rods depicted in a 1820 Amiens book by Lupostonre claims wooden rods protect villages and cost less than Franklin metal rods. The work also touts wooden hail rods, though the ideas are presented as folly. Several rods appear in the scenery, with straw ropes trailing to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiens
France
Franklin
Hall
Bilge Keels and Gyroscopes Improve Ship Stability
Historical notes describe methods to reduce ship rolling. Bilge keels cut rolling by about two thirds, transverse water chambers by about 25 percent, and side to side Skreight balance by roughly one half. Gyroscope systems also prove effective in rough seas.
Early Silk Culture Arrives in Connecticut in 1737
The article notes silk culture arriving in Connecticut around 1737. It recalls the first coat and stockings made from New England silk worn by Governor Law in 1747 and the first silk dress worn by his daughter in 1750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
New England
Law
Forefathers of Radio Defining Early Wireless Progress
The article outlines Marconi's advances solving key wireless hurdles. It notes Hertz's failure to create a practical system, Marconi's earth connection and aerial concepts, Branly’s coherer as a detector, and early demonstrations between England, Bournemouth, and Alumbay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi
Branly
England
Alumbay
Bournemouth
France
Note book tips for radio maintenance and operation
A compact set of radio care rules covers grid leak checks yearly, tin and lead solder, daylight fading vs night, biannual antenna insulator cleaning, using a C battery to curb B battery use, nickel-iron storage battery practice, storm proximity static noise, critical grounding, crystal detector condition, resin removal with alcohol, causes of howling, and condenser effects on aerial wavelength in series and parallel configurations.
Caution Urged During Radio Adjustments to Prevent Tube Damage
A cautionary piece warns radio users to disconnect B and A batteries before tweaking components. Loose wires, dropped tubes, or jarred parts can cause short circuits, burnouts, or damage to neutralization in a neutrodyne detector and may trigger microphonic howls.
Poor Arrester Dangers Highlighted for Antenna Damage
A cautious note warns that a poor lightning arrester causes more harm than good. Use only arrester types that can be opened and have gaps cleaned after heavy electrical storms to prevent leakage and damage.
Navy scouts use airplanes as ears and eyes at Guantanamo
Aircraft squadrons at Guantanamo Bay demonstrated their role as extended ears and eyes for the scouting fleet by transmitting and receiving messages within a two hundred mile range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guantanamo
Middle aged women find vigor with Lydia E Pinkham's Compound
Thousands of women credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for renewed health and energy. A Shelbyville reader reports regaining appetite and ability to work after three months of illness, and a West Hoboken customer notes improved well being after several bottles.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Hanver Tuuckrs
Walker St
Shelbyville
Indiana
Lydia E
Smith S1
West Hoboken, N. J
Hater of Thomas Rott Dismisses His Oratory
A Kansas City Star quip quotes J. Fuller Gloom saying it is worth going miles to avoid hearing one of the Hon. Thomas Rott’s speeches, labeling him a poor orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rott
J. Fuller
Kansas City Star
Be Sure of Facts Opinion From Personal Knowledge
An editorial comment argues against overreliance on hearsay and “they say” statements. It calls for basing opinion on personal knowledge and firsthand understanding rather than secondhand reports.
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Stength
Banihal
Thames Valley
Switzerland
Bansalat
Ramban
Sher Garhi
Bareg
A Bayer
Ralph Heilman
School of Commerce
Northwestern University
Allen
Aye Brothers
Blair
Nebraska
Wm. Rose Co
World Herald
Omaha
Neb
G. M. Vicker
North Bend
Haarlem
Eslem
Gol
Hertz
Coin
G. Marconi
Harvey Tucker
Walker Street
Shelbyville, Ino
Castor
Fletcher
Mexico
Ministry of Education
Plebe
Annapolis
Aay, Roy Ny
Northwestern Yeast Co
North Ashland Ave
Chicago, Ll
Brown
Mint
Green
Japan
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