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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
7
A discussion of fully shielded radio receivers argues that complete shielding boosts selectivity, sensitivity, and amplification while reducing interference. It lists ten principal results from shielding and explains the theory, noting proper design is essential to avoid reduced efficiency.
A detailed method for building a high strength, low loss coil using No 12 to 20 wire, recommending Nos 16 or 18. It uses a bottle as a form, gum tape strips, rubber bands, and a collodion coating to secure windings and insulate. The finish involves drying, pressing, and removing the bottle to reveal the coil.
A discussion suggests that a 100-watt transmitter interferes up to 100 miles, 500-watt up to 500 miles, 1,000-watt up to 1,000 miles, and 5,000-watt up to 5,000 miles. It argues that 5,000-watt stations should not share a wavelength except on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, and that every station above 5,000 watts should have an exclusive wavelength.
Hartford milkman H. C. Jenson overheard an amateur radio message on 150 meters intended for K. B. Warner, secretary of the American Radio Relay League. He copied the message and delivered it to Warner within an hour.
Radio Broadcast magazine notes that a microphonic tube placed too close to a loud speaker causes howling. Kowling explains the phenomenon and cites practical steps to reduce feedback and improve audio clarity.
Older variable condensers often lack stops, allowing the dial to turn past the indication. Cut away the dial edge to expose only the engraved rim, drill a hole opposite the indicator, and glue in a brass escutcheon pin as a stop. The pin projects about 1/8 inch with a rounded top, works well on bakelite temper dials.
The Melbourne studio director woke to a stopped watch and a dead clock. With no way to tell the hour he tuned his radio to Bordeaux, France, which broadcasts time. By calculating the difference between Bordeaux and Melbourne he learned the correct time within five minutes.
The article notes placing loud speakers ten to twenty five feet from the receiving set to suit volume. Sound dampening devices help. cabinets that are tightly assembled may vibrate at a frequency, transmitting to tube elements through the cabinet and socket. Opening the cabinet lid can stop the trouble.
The article urges following the published circuit diagram exactly when testing a new hookup to ensure the receiver performs as intended. It warns that neglecting the instructions leads to poor results and prompts unnecessary questions about why the circuit fails.
Fashion report highlights sleeveless blouses in both two and three piece gingham ensembles for summer wear. Designers showcase sporty and dressy lace options, reversible gingham novelty checks, and coordinated jackets or dresses with practical sleeved or sleeveless variants.
The article notes street costumes with pale greens pinks blues and yellows featuring lace blouses with rhinestone buttons and ribbons. It highlights gingham ensembles as Paris endorses for street and sports wear and suggests self trimming with one-tone weave trims. Julia Bottomley signs the piece.
The article contrasts new gloves with gaudy embroidered cuffs and turn-down designs. It argues only the strictly tailored glove remains free of excessive trim, highlighting fashion emphasis on understated elegance over flashy embellishment.
A description details a dress featuring a deep rose taffeta waist and a white organdie bodice with mouse flower patterns scattered over its surface, highlighting its appealing fabric combination.
A stylish coat combines covert with velvet facing. The Oxford covert uses black velvet while tan covert pairs with brown velvet, showcasing one of the season’s smartest outerwear trends.
Secretary Hoover proclaims energy and courage drive American success at a New York dinner. He cites foreign immigration interest and faults societal laziness. A renowned doctor notes long hours and warns that worry defeats more people than work. The exchange ends with a lighthearted laugh.
A Garvanza school class stressed planning ahead with the theme Preparing for the future while a child named Johnny argued that plans fail. He recalled his parents changing their baby's name from Mary to James after an unexpected event, illustrating uncertainty in how things turn out.
A Rochester rodent measured 1514 inches from nose to tail in a local trap. The so called twenty year old giant rat reportedly kept away from townspeople and is said to have killed seven cats during its life.
A brief humorous line from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat compares a shoe horn to an instrument. The exchange features the mock question what kind of instrument and the punchline shoe horn that plays foot notes.
A light exchange from the Boston Transcript notes a couple expected to honeymoon by air instead married first. The bride remarks she descended from the clouds soon after the ceremony, turning travel plans into an urban anecdote.
The United States Labor Department lists world races for reference to immigration, including African American, Armenian, Bohemian, Croatian, Cuban, Dutch, East Indian, German, Italian North and South, Japanese, Mexican, Polish, Russian, Scottish, Spanish, Turkish, Welsh, and West Indian among others.
A North Side drug store scene in which a truck decorated with life size crane figures draws a child’s question. A girl asked the driver if the delivery vehicle brings new babies, producing a moment of gentle humor in the Indianapolis News account.
William B. Skillour ran for Brooklyn alderman but drew little press attention. A telegram alleging he lived with a woman not his wife appeared in papers, then an investigation revealed Skillour sent the messages under an assumed name. He admitted the deception.
Nut growers in the United States dry walnuts by electricity in 24 hours instead of weeks of sun and wind. This rapid method enables shipment to market when ready. In 1926 more than 385 percent of California’s walnut crop was dried by the new means, with higher shares expected this year.
Elmer Kaler, of Rockland Maine, claims a five generation family line with his great grandmother Mercy Tells aged 94, his grandmother, his mother, and baby boy Russell Kaler aged two. The births span a 23 year interval between each generation.
Dr Rupert E E Wall of Chicago unveils an articular machine to remove the whistle in store teeth. He claims false teeth cause lip and speech issues, while his invention provides a pleasing articulation for wearers.
Scientists at the University of British Columbia report experiments on manufacturing artificial wood from pine needles could grow into a new British Columbia industry.
A cautionary note warns that a business opportunity may be deceitful. Readers are urged to scrutinize terms and verify claims to avoid losses and time waste. The message stresses that truthfulness by involved parties could significantly speed legitimate discernment and decision making.
Beth confirms Tom was not killed by natural causes but was run over by a auto in Detroit. The Detroit News reports the incident and notes the accident details.
The text notes pale green combined with pastel tones and touches of silver appearing in the decorative nodes for an evening display. It highlights color pairing trends and design emphasis in the arrangement.
A Cleveland woman recounts weight loss after childbirth and her recovery after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She reports rising from 98 to 116 pounds and returning to housework, crediting the remedy as improving her health and wellbeing.
An old man recalls that true beauty remains constant, arguing that girls from years past compare favorably with today's beauties. He cites photographs and contests as misleading influences and believes many would agree with his sentiment.
A Boston Transcript quip contrasts a woman wanting to meet with a refusal and a punchline about alimony. The second line imitates a misheard or garbled lyric, mentioning a band and a w fe command, reflecting a humorous misreading of poetry by Tennyson.
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