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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1923
Page
7
A historical note describes the weak point of aerial systems in wet weather where lightning switches leak. It explains that radiation halves and sparks may ground via a wet switch base. It mentions methods to set switch blades and jaws on insulators but notes complexity and effort. The sketch switch was built in spare hours of an off afternoon.
A 500 volt 100 amp knife switch on a damp-prone base is upgraded with three electrode ball insulators aligned precisely to avoid misalignment. Holes and a nut slot are cut to secure parts, insulators fastened with brass bolts, and the blade and jaws mounted to ensure rigidity. Larger insulators raise efficiency, but small ball insulators offer practical, economical performance.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions wet conditions and a plan related to polo activity. It references attempting to print, potential contact, and unnamed participants, with several garbled phrases and incomplete names.
A science and invention note explains radio music can link distant households and even ship passengers across oceans. It describes a community dance broadcast from Seattle reaching northwest cities and Canada, illustrating how high power stations erase geographic distance.
Spider web coils are easily built and efficient for amateur receiving sets. The mounting challenge blocks beginners and slows adoption. Use brass strips and pivots to create a movable mounting, with flanged strips to clasp cell terminals and adjustable angles.
Instructions describe mounting honeycomb coils with machine screws and hex nuts for pivots and clamping angles to a panel. Attach small brass strips to each coil, drive tips into coils, and align strips with panel clasps for contact. Wire leads solder to strips. coils can be mounted stationary or adjustable. ensure clasps provide spring tension for secure electric contact.
Utah Agricultural Experiment Station notes waste reduction tips for alfalfa haying. Key points include shaping fields to Avoid rough ground and trenches, keeping cutter bar parts sharp and intact, using proper trail boards, and cutting back swaths promptly to improve rake efficiency. Proper water protection and careful driving reduce losses and machinery wear.
Mrs Margaret Jordan of 252 Tehama St San Francisco reports Tholac gave her relief after months of stomach trouble bees sleeplessness and fatigue She praises Tholac for calm nerves better sleep and improved health The ad notes Tholac is sold by druggists Over 37 million bottles sold
Remote French territory medical services to receive hospitals with white walls and operating theatres staffed by surgeons and spaesthetists along with pilots and mechanics. These mobile units feature reduced vibrations and quiet engines to perform serious operations during ascent through clouds.
A Houston Post item recalls a dance tale where three words from a wealthy coal mine heiress alter a man’s fortunes. He laments losing marriage prospects and riches after she refused his proposal saying No you fool. The piece blends social satire with a jokey Harvard Lampoon quip about biting meat.
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