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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1922
Page
13
Expert R L Duncan describes methods to extend radio tuning. He explains using a wrapped coil with taps and a series switch to adjust wavelengths below 450 meters, boosting inductance and resistance to alter reception. A tapped primary and added condenser improve resonance and allow high frequency signals to reach the headphones without bypassing the receiver.
National Hospital Day will be marked May 12 in Seattle hospital wards where over 800 Pacific Northwest veterans are confined. The event, led by L C Jeaseph of the Veterans Bureau, aims to show gratitude to disabled World War I veterans as Florence Nightingale’s birthday anniversary is observed nationwide. In Nanaimo, Charles Grieves of Courtenay was killed and Patrick Spratt seriously hurt in an auto wreck.
Three former varsity oarsmen honored as eight captains will head a drive to raise 7500 to send the University of Washington crew to Poughkeepsie. B C Beck will outline the plan and Ed R Taylor will name potential subscribers while Russell Callow reports expected aid from former W men and Varsity Boat Club. Marion Edwards presides as Matthew Hill outlines state alumni support. Coach Ed Leader and Captain Mike Murphy will assist.
The Moore stage hosts Mile Caubert in Fight or Wrong with Crane Wilbur this week. The French actress, niece of Madame Bernhardt and goddaughter of the Divine Sarah, brings genuine accent and charm learned in a short American stay.
The Strauss Rescale Bridge Co sues the city for 550000 claiming patent infringements in erecting the Fremont Ballard and University bridges. City officials plan a vigorous defense as federal court action nears. An ordinance proposing 20000 to aid the city engineer in gathering evidence was introduced by Corporation Counsel Walter F Meter.
A fragment from the Bureau of Missing Relatives reports Pho r Sul ing aged 88 at Marion Street writes home of contact and thanks The Star for help. Anvatta Gillespie is sought by Beattie Chapter of the American Red Cross. N F Shippy last heard from in Colorado Springs 11 years ago would be 66 now and is sought by sister Mrs J H Boynton. Mrs Z Myers seeks her four children Ida May John Curtin Vernon and Robert placed in Washington Children's Society home on February 23 and not heard from since.
In 1920, efforts to locate Samuel H Chapman, last heard in Phoenix, continue with Mrs. E V Chapman at the YWCA Seattle. Separately, Mrs. M Thompson seeks Roy Kisor, 29, who vanished after leaving work April 26 where he served as a bell boy at a downtown hotel, fearing foul play.
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