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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1923
Page
2
The City Star quotes Petunia and constable chatter after a raid on a months long poker game upstairs at the Palace Drug Store. Old Ruler Reedden asks about the raid while the constable laments losing his evening loafing spot.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes for dyeing skirts dresses sweaters and draperies, claiming it contains Girecllona and will not spot, streak, or turn. It urges buyers to tell the druggist fabric type and to choose Diamond Dyes for reliable results.
The defense discusses pivotal strategy as one accused party claims a lawyer is essential while another says the accomplice is not cooperating. The accused asserts the lawyer’s presence is crucial, while the accomplice admits hiring the same lawyer to defend them.
A circulating gossip note suggests a quarrel between Meg and her husband as the rumor spreads. The exchange hints at overheard remarks and social friction.
Marjorie and Eddie, twins, race to write polite notes of thanks for their holiday gifts. Marjorie quickly pens gratitude for a fountain pen while Eddie, inspired, glances and composes a line praising handkerchiefs.
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble and may not know it. Kidney health affects the whole body causing back pain, headaches, irritability, and low energy. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is promoted as a remedy and sample bottles are offered by mail with ten cents, plus availability in stores.
A philologist notes that iWilot originally meant an average citizen not lack of mentality, tracing meaning shifts from early times to the mid seventeenth century and posing a question about the difference in usage.
A brief quotation suggests turning dissatisfaction with one’s lot into action by consulting a real estate agent. The note frames professional guidance as a practical remedy for housing or property concerns.
A quirky note suggests that the contents of a bald man's head may be valuable even if he has a hole or bald spot. The implication hints at curiosity about scalp material or related offerings.
An editorial argues Utah could increase irrigable land by 1,000,000 acres if water use per acre is optimized. It cites Utah Agricultural College findings that 2 acre-feet per acre suffices with proper application, but current systems waste 6,000,000 acre-feet yearly. The piece urges economically feasible water-saving methods and improved canal efficiency to enable expansion.
A 1920s style critique argues the modern girl lacks enduring love due to selfishness self emphasis and worldly wisdom. The author endorses Matrimony as a civil contract while noting the independent woman seeks leisure pleasures and full partnership rights beyond domestic roles.
A historical guide on achieving clear amplified sound for radio with loudspeakers. It covers distortion sources in amplifiers and cones, transformer roles, neutral grid bias, and the use of intermediate transformers. It also discusses horn design, diaphragm quality, and crystal microphone adjustments using galena and stable test buzzers.
Dr C G Abbot of the Smithsonian announced first measurements of starlight heat using a hundredth of a degree and a trillionth of an ampere. Using Mount Wilson telescope he found Capella emits heat roughly equal to a horsepower per area the size of Minnesota, sun far stronger, and Earth total heat from Capella about 600 horsepower with all stars together near 400 Capellas вычис.
Enormous Scottish properties are up for sale as war losses and taxes bite. Up to 310 square miles of forests moors and farms with rivers lochs islands and mountains and comfortable houses are offered, including part of the Caledonian forest. Yacht anchorages and sea fishing are plentiful, with reports of trout and salmon yields.
A Richmond Times-Dispatch quote recounts speech by Charcoal Eph warning that the clever but slow may win out. The piece uses dialect to emphasize competing wisdom and persistence over haste.
The article suggests using a test buzzer to improve crystal detector performance. It notes the cost of a 6 volt battery and parts, and explains muffling the buzzer so it can be heard only at the bench. It covers wiring dry cells, a push button, and connecting to the test setup.
Radio fans in the Sahara face violent static during sandstorms. Sand grain friction charges antennas, causing frequent strong sparks that can shock operators and damage gear unless equipment is grounded and disconnected. Raoul Moba of Algiers notes visible sand electricity and painful discharges.
A new radio device using magnetite water was shown in the East. Weighing seven pounds and measuring 15 square, it claims to send sound through steel or concrete without air or ground, usable by miners in vaults or for interior house communication between rooms.
Norway's Rundemary den station near Bergen is being upgraded with More Power and radio telephone gear. The system will reach about 3000 kilometers, enabling direct contact with American stations. Radio telephones with a 600 mile radius will link to England and continental Europe.
The text explains tuning by listening for the carrier wave before the music or talking. It notes that bright filament current in swar tubes causes oscillation, helping locate the carrier signal. After a steady carrier is found, adjust to music and reduce filament current to improve sound.
Lord Louis Mountbatten, famed for his remark about "the bird," tours New York on his honeymoon with Edwina Ashley. He tells reporters he expects to specialize as a lieutenant in the British navy in naval radio during the tour.
The government telecommunication station in Annapolis spans twelve miles of antenna wire atop six 100 foot towers. Wires are kept heated to prevent ice buildup, a hazard that could weigh up to seven tons during severe sleet and ice threats.
Chile prepares legislation to place broadcasting under government oversight. The plan shifts radio from private or mixed use toward state management, highlighting a broader move to regulate airwaves. In the United States, broadcasting remains under public enterprise precedent influencing policy debates.
Hadlo furnishes dance music for excursions and bouts as a lively event in the radio scene. The report notes entertainment segments and performances enhancing travel and social gatherings aboard ships.
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