Regenerative shortwave receiver circuit for novice use
A detailed description of a three control regenerative receiver based on Weagan t s divided circuit. It emphasizes safety, stability and easy tuning with a mid gEt condenser, notes on aerial and ground connections, and construction steps for diamond weave coils with specific winding counts and condensers. It covers tube biasing, battery voltages, and audio hookup for DX listening.
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Herbert E. Hayden
New York Herald-Tribune
Weagant
Ignition Timing Essentials for Four Cylinder Engines
Guidance from William H. Stewart Jr of Stewart Automobile School on correct ignition timing. Sparks must fire before top center to compensate for combustion delay, with advancing spark at higher RPMs and reducing advance as speed drops to avoid misfires or piston reversal.
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William H. Stewart, Jr
Stewart Automobile School
Avoid Using Hose on Car Bodies Says Motorist Editor
A columnist in the American Motorist warns that washing a car body with a hose damages the varnish by driving sand and dirt into the finish. Use lukewarm soap and water then dry with a soft chamois. Some owners favor mixtures of cylinder oil with kerosene or boiled linseed oil with turpentine for restoration.
First Aid Knowledge for Autoists Urged by Health Commissioner
Dr Herman Bundesen of Chicago urges all drivers to learn basic first aid to prevent unnecessary deaths from auto accidents. He cites bleeding from cut arteries, fractures, and minor injuries from tire changes, stressing immediate antiseptic wound care and improvised tourniquet methods until medical help arrives.
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Herman Bundesen
Chicago
Bundesen
Smallest Automobile in Famous Brooklands Race
Great crowds witnessed the Brooklands meeting in England where the single cylinder Jappie, the smallest car entered, placed second in the 75 mph short handicap.
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Brooklands Autodrome
England
Magneto: A Simple Dependable Spark Power for Cars
The article extols the magneto as a simple reliable spark source for engines. It notes a single wire to each spark plug and to the switch, oiling occasionally, and claims no current loss when the engine rests. It emphasizes automatic current reversal, no contact point pitting, and steady performance on speed changes without constant adjustment.
Five Room Bungalow Showcases Individuality and Comfort
William A. Radford outlines a five room bungalow design emphasizing individuality and practical features. The plan includes a shaded approach, full side porch, sun porch off the dining room, stucco exterior, casement windows with flower boxes, and a large sunlit living room with a fireplace.
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William A. Radford
Modern Home Building Aids And Materials
Helpful hints note combination bathtubs fit small spaces and are up to date. Screen wire stretchers save time by stretching and holding wire during tacking. Laundry tubs carved from soap stone form enduring fixtures for solid homes. Wire cloth for screens and other uses made of copper bronze or galvanized zinc is obtainable. Cardboard models of houses illustrate the completed work to attract prospective buyers.
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WJZ
United States
Wood Tile Flooring Adds Value and Warmth to Homes
Beautiful wood tile flooring enhances a room's appearance and increases intrinsic home value. The article argues flooring as a key feature that elevates style, comparing wood tile favorably to marble for artistic interiors and overall cheerfulness.
Window Box Craft For Home Gardens
A simple guide shows homeowners can build window boxes easily to improve a home’s look. Measure the window, choose a box 1 to 2 inches shorter, aim for nine to ten inches depth, and ten to twelve inches width for common plants. A false bottom with rear drainage holes enhances longevity. Soil should be premium for best growth.
Cork insulation proves its value in tropical helmet
The article extols cork by comparing its heat insulating power in a tropical helmet to its potential benefits for homes. It argues cork’s effectiveness in keeping heat out would translate from headgear to living spaces for the white population.
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Tropics
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