Revival of Pony Express Ride Sparks First Rider Debate
In St Joseph a revival of the Pony Express is planned with a contested claim to the first rider. Candidates include Johnnie Fry, John Burnett, and William Richardson with Richardson currently favored by a young backer. The article recalls the 1860 start from San Francisco and Seneca, Kansas, noting dangers and the modern return of motor vehicles alongside riders.
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St. Joseph
San Francisco
Johnnie Fry
John Burnett
William Richardson
Richardson
Mr. Fry
Fry
Plains
Pony Express
Mall
Pacific Coast
Western Territories
Cape Horn
Pany
Missouri River
Seneca
Kan
Petrograd Population Reaches Million mark in census
Petrograd has 1,065,000 inhabitants, up from 710,000 in 1920, as factories reopen and people return. Many Muscovites move families to Petrograd to find space, with some government functions planned to shift there this summer. Business conditions remain mixed, and speeders are a municipal issue.
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Petrograd
Moscow
Pompeii
Navy plans 1924 build list includes cruisers gunboats subs
The Navy will propose eight cruisers four river gunboats and three cruiser submarines for 1924 to the budget bureau and Congress. The plan aims to maximize cruiser tonnage within the 10000 ton limit and follows Detroit class designs. Gunboats will replace Chinese river patrol vessels and subs are expected to exceed existing submersibles in tonnage.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Budget Bureau
General Board
Denby
Uhe
China
Department
Congress
Hay on wire starts first 1923 range fire in Livermore
Wind lifted hay onto a power line in Livermore California igniting a blaze that burned about ten acres before control. The fire began near the site of the previous year’s largest fire and was noted as freakish in origin.
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Livermore
Cal
Banker Runs Elevator in His Own Building in Los Angeles
In a dispute over alleged rude treatment of a passenger, Franco W. Hellman the banker and capitalist owned an office building in Los Angeles. He fired nine elevator operators who disagreed with him and operated a cage himself during rush hour until a new crew arrived. He displayed an operator's license and said he passes the annual exam to be ready for emergencies.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Franco W. Hellman
Hellman
To Start Whaling In Ross Sea
Seattle sends three steel whalers to the Ross Sea to join a 12,000 ton Norwegian steamer expected as a floating plant for whale utilization. Amundsen had noted large whale numbers there.
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Ross Sea
Seattle
Wash
Oald Amundsen
South Pole
Norway
Outdoors Champion Crowned at Chicago Exposition
The national outdoor girl champion was awarded the title by judges at the National Travel and Outdoor Life exposition in Chicago. She previously held the state championship.
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Chicago
Faithful Collie Rescues Two-Year-Old From Creek
In Cape Charles Virginia a collie owned by Clifton Leatherbury barked frantically drawing Mrs Leatherbury to a nearby creek where she found her two year old daughter in water beyond her depth. She dived in and rescued the child who was unconscious. a doctor aided and the infant soon recovered.
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Cape Charles
Clifton Leatherbury
Leatherbury
Nebraska notes on state events and incidents
Weekly roundup from Nebraska towns reports bonds approved for a Clatonia school project. Reestablishment plans for the state fingerprint department, a star bomb injury in Randolph, a Shickley veteran found dead, a Omaha family birth, and a Lincoln envoy’s election to the National Education association. Also notes Ak-Sar-Ben plans, drought impacts, jail labor programs, and safety drills across the state.
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Farm Bureau
Clatonia
Gage County
State Department of
Harold Moes
Randolph
Samuel Jogsden
Shickley
BE. J. Way
Omaha
E. Stuth Pyrtle
Lincoln
National Educational Association
Oakland
Cal
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Linesin
George H. Kellogg
W. J. Wilkins
York
National Indian War Veterans
Beatrice
Water Department
Neligh
Isabelle Koon
Wymore
Fremont Boy Scouts
Park Board
E. Bardell
Minatare
Fort Crook
Fort Omaha
Wauneta
Omaha Gun Club
Ak-Sar-Ben Field
R. W. Taylor
Scottsbluff
North America
Mexico
Nebraska
National Board of Fire
Falls City
State Fair Board
Radio aerial installation tips from veteran editor
Edited by G Douglas Wardrop the article emphasizes straight simple aerials under 100 feet long advises an inverted L not a T and warns against roof triangles two wire lengths equal to one full length overstates leads and insulates. It highlights grounding via cold water pipes and soldering connections for best DX reception.
Making Switch Points From Binding Posts In Radio Kits
The article explains making switch points from binding posts to ease wiring changes and reduce noise. It notes using the back panel base for connections and a snarl head set screw for points, and stresses separating wires to minimize squealing, with guidance on filament and output wiring and shielding. It advises starting at input and proceeding to output and grounding techniques for stable operation.
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I Moroper
Mind Troublesome and Needless Interference
Users of regenerative radio receiving sets should regulate detector filament current to minimize interference. A regen receiver can act like a small transmitter, causing wailing and howling when users tune for broadcasters. After tuning, reduce filament current to only what is needed, preserving tube life and improving neighbors’ reception.
Suggestions for laying out a home radio set
The article advises choosing a suitable radio set type, buying high quality electrical parts, and selecting mechanically sturdy components. It recommends arranging parts on a table to achieve symmetry and short wires to tuning grid and plate circuits, then using a scale to estimate panel size and aiming for a standard panel.
Wiring Do-Re-Do Your Set Fast With Diagram Tracing
Step by step wiring method guides you to avoid mistakes. After choosing a hook up, cut a large seat, crease a tracing paper diagram, then attach each wire and trace its path in red ink as you go. Complete tracing ensures correct hookup on first try.
Made of Steel Wool Technique for Catswhisker Tools
The guide describes using a small piece of steel wool with wire wound around it and protruding ends. It suggests trimming the end with tin snips to create a sensitive point for use on a crystal.
Broom End Technique for Crystal Testing
Instructions describe attaching a steel wool whisker to a broom end and pressing it against a crystal. The steel points are expected to locate a sensitive spot on the crystal surface. The method emphasizes spreading ends evenly and applying the broom end tightly.
Inside Antenna Quality Affects Indoor Aerials
Remarks praise indoor aerials with crystal sets and note their efficiency depends on operating conditions. Indoor aerials often fail on the first floor or where tall structures block signals, while suburban or elevated areas yield markedly better results.
Battery care guidance for long-term storage and charging
The note warns that idle storage of batteries for a month or more requires full charging beforehand. If left discharged, plates may turn white due to sulphate buildup, harming the cells. Proper conditioning is essential to protect battery life.
Apparatus praised in terse historic note
A brief historical item notes that the apparatus is good, mentioning a positive assessment of the device and its functioning. Specific names, places, dates, or organizations are not provided in the readable text.
Aerial Tuning Tips for Crystal Sets
The article explains shortening or lengthening aerials by adding a variable condenser in series for long lines and using a condenser or loading inductance across the antenna for short ones. It notes door-bell wiring as a good antenna and warns bell transformers may reduce performance. Test both bell terminals for best results.
Defective Cells Cause Local Action in Storage Batteries
Local action in storage batteries results from impurities between plates that short circuit internally. This leads to premature discharge and units that cannot be recharged.
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