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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
7
Instructions describe building a variometer mounted on a vertical panel with dimensions and baseboard. Details cover materials such as bakelite boards tubing wire brass blocks and wood components, winding of rotor and stator, insulation and drying steps, assembly sequence and panel finish.
An instructional passage details winding a rotor with two 20 turn groups totaling 40 turns, positioning end points 1.46 inches from tube ends, securing wooden blocks inside the rotor tube, drilling shaft holes, and mounting the variometer on a panel. It notes center, panel distances, and reference figures for construction and operation.
A mumall crystal receiving set, dubbed the poor man’s set, is described as nearly as effective as the higher priced vacuum systems. It is said to receive signals over long ranges, with amateurs even hearing music beyond a large range. A New York retailer reports success connecting an amplifier, despite surrounding steel skyscrapers.
A report by the Electrical Apparatus Committee of the National Electric Light Association presented in Atlantic City highlights how radio detection of approaching thunderstorms offers practical value. The system allows timely operational adjustments in electric service to maintain reliability.
The University of South Carolina in Columbia plans to build and operate a broad casting station by popular subscription aiming to raise about 12000 dollars. The project envisions a radio service that everyone can listen to, with neighbors sharing in the reception while avoiding objections to radio. A new liquifying violin for radio use is mentioned, with the note that beginners should be prohibited by law.
Charles J. Crozier of Syracuse waded into the river after seeing a boy in trouble. He pulled the seven year old to safety and both were taken to a hospital. The American Legion is supporting his bid for the Carnegie Lifesaving Medal.
The youngest member at the organization of the North Dakota state department of the Arveriras Le won wuxilasy was made Kane baly five months of Bonnie Jean Kelly of Tin Tanning post at Devil's Lake. She was adopted by the entire state department when presented as one of the directors of the auxiliary affairs tomorrow. Ronnie Jenn's ferrier, M. P. Kelly, served as first lieutenant of the Ninety-third pursuit squadron of the First army.
J M Buck of Omaha devised the gold star placed on soldiers coffins returning from Europe. The idea spread nationwide through the American Legion and every casket arriving at Omaha was met by Legion delegates with Buck supervising the placement. Buck received the medal in gratitude for his service.
A man’s car broke down and he crawled beneath it with no crowd offering help. A miner entombed for three days was rescued unharmed and his health surprise. A guard faced an officer’s ire who exposed his own errors, showing tension within military ranks.
A World War photography retrospective highlights Captain Jackson and his staff from the Signal Corps. The collection covers France, Hoboken fire, and U S troops’ return. Jackson documented President Wilson’s visit and royal engagements, with works exhibited nationwide.
A speech by a U S Legion commander greeting the British Legion highlights wartime and postwar ties. It honors Nelson Jackson of Burlington for service in the Medien corps and his decorations. The speaker urges continued Franco British American unity to secure peace.
Robert M Thompson of Christchurch a World War I veteran who had spent months in the Elgin asylum for the insane returned home to New Zealand after touring the United States He says he found him as a regular inmate in Elgin with poor food and indifferent treatment An inmate release was arranged on condition he depart the United States immediately
In a town with fewer than 800 residents the American Legion counts 190 members while 276 of 60 men surveyed show some disability. A Clay county canvass by the Red Cross and Legion sought help through a citizen committee. A Cedar Rapids state convention delegate lauded her German birth but American service.
A United States Department of Agriculture survey reports a 14 percent net rise in spring litters versus last year with a 23 percent gain in total pigs produced for the year. The average weight of hogs sold has varied up to 34 percent in five years, and fall farrowings are expected to rise about 25 percent. The Corn Belt leads with 70 percent of U S production, while the South shows strong intent to breed more sows for fall farrowings, signaling an overall 14 percent rise in total litters.
United States Department of Agriculture guidance on drying canvas and duck covers to prevent mildew and rot. Store by hanging over a beam or large pole when dry. avoid folding wet or damp material. waterproofed red duck lasts longer. Warmers' Bulletin L107 provides detailed waterproofing and mildew proofing instructions.
Maine potato growers list over 9 900 entries for seed inspection by the State Department of Agriculture. Many will be disappointed as many entries lack merit. The usual certification rate has dropped this year with mosale disease causing disqualification of up to 9 percent. Best stock comes from steamship sources reported from Canadian provinces.
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