Oriskany and Blue Licks Mark Two Frontier Battles
A summary of the 1777 Oriskany clash near Ft. Schuyler and the 1782 Blue Licks defeat near Lexington. The piece notes leaders like Gen. Nicholas Herkimer and Cols. Todd Trigg Boone, and the costly lessons of headstrong command decisions shaping the Mohawk valley and Kentucky frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
New York
Oriskany
Nicholas Herkimer
Ft. Schuyler
John Johnson
Joseph Brant
Kentucky
John Todd
Stephen Trigg
Daniel Boone
William Caldwell
Alexander McKee
Mathew Elliott
Simon Girty
Blue Licks
Rome
N. Y
Mohawk Valley
Battle of
Bary St. Legers
Mohawk
Albany
Burgoyne
St. Leger
Peter Gansevoort
Marinus Willett
Sir John Johnson
John Butler
Walter Butler
Gansevoort
Committee of Safety
Tryon County
Honikel Herkimer
Herkimer
Ebenezer Cox
Canajoharie
Palatine
Jacob
Cox
Paris
Oriskany Creek
Bkemages
Gansevsort
Willett
Ft Schuyler
Goone’s
Kentucky River
Boonesbourough
Bryan
Lexington
Boone's Station
Boone
Benjamin Logan
Logan
McKee
Eliiott
Cols
Todd
Trigg
Licking River
McGary
Ford
Puttalo
Cam
Bac
Netherland
Colone Logan
MacGuary
Pioneers of
Blue Grass
Pax the Indians
Poison in Cassava Roots Sparks Tapioca Caution
A St Nicholas Magazine note warns bitter cassava contains hydrocyanic acid, a deadly poison in the juice of the root. Heat removes the toxin, making sweet cassava nonpoisonous. Bitter cassava yields tapioca, while sweet cassava can be eaten raw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas Magazine
South America
First Iron Rails in U S Imported from Europe
The United States, holding the most railroad miles, began with European iron rails. In May 1829 the ship Alexander arrived in Baltimore from Liverpool carrying 50 tons of iron and equipment for the early rail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Alexander
Baltimore
Liverpool
First U.S. Railroad Construction Mentions
Silhouetted note recalls the earliest effort to build a railroad in the United States and marks a milestone in national transportation history.
White-Crowned Sparrow Fascination Noted by Northwest Voters
The excerpt describes the White-Crowned Sparrow as a fascinating Northwest singer, noting its plaintive song heard through dark nights near Virginia creeper and honeysuckle by a porch. William Rogers Lord is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Virginia
William Rogers Lord
Use of Wave Trap for Good Results
James H. Carroll explains wave traps, focusing on the solenoid "Weiby" model, its tuning and interference reduction. He outlines aerial ground and grid circuit placements, plus an aerial ground shunt method, and notes practical tips for best results and common pitfalls in selecting trap position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usifey
Centralab
Junior
Mr. Caveman
Easily Made Coil for Radio Fans
An inexpensive coil method uses a drinking glass a length of No 24 DSC wire tape four Fahne stock clips and a thin wood base from a cigar box. Cut wood to 1 1/14 by 4 1/4 inches mount across the glass fit clips under tape lay wire around glass and tape and mount by drilled holes in the wooden base. The coil is tight stable and efficient.
Air Speeches as Tests for Radio Receivers
Readers are advised to use spoken broadcasts as a test of radio receiver quality. Clarity of words indicates proper tuning and good audio fidelity, while mushy or indistinct speech signals potential receiver issues, especially when comparing to music broadcasts.
Battery connections in radio safety and proper wiring
Article stresses importance of correct battery to receiver wiring in radio setups. It warns against slipshod connections and recommends rubber covered wire, proper bare conductor length, and secure binding posts to prevent short circuits and fire hazards from inflammable surroundings.
Cleaning Joints Before Soldering
The guide advises filing all nickel plating from the soldering surface to avoid trouble. Rosin oxides show little activity on nickel oxides, so surface dirt lacquers shellac sulphates and similar substances must be removed mechanically by firing sandpapering or scraping.
Aerial pole groundings urged for tall masts over ten feet
The guidance states that metal poles or masts extending more than ten feet above the building should be permanently and effectively grounded. It stresses the need for proper electrical grounding to ensure safety and compliance.
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Lycholas Freretimer
Daniel
Busk Eh Soot Trae Ust
James H. Carroll
Institute of Radio Engineers
Radio World
Ona
Toledo
Ohio
HOTEL
Lincoln
Woodstock
Quebec
P. Eyre
Loe Ola
Sarrior Powdry
K-R-O CO
Springfield
Charles M. Schwab
Loretts
Y. M.C
Manu
Hanford
Haarlem
Parker
Balsam
Dandraff
Dre
Hiscux Chemical Works
Patchogue
Easicnanniis
Line Tato CO
Sundance
Wyoming
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