Amateur Radio Antennas Guide for Best Receiving
A historic note on early amateur radio antenna design emphasizes simple efficient receiving antennas. It discusses single wire and multiwire setups, grounding, lightning arresters, feed lead length, and placement to minimize energy loss and interference, with practical guidance for space, cost, and wavelength considerations.
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National Board of Fire
Fenal
Mowench
Issactory
Rettanges
Radio advances and quirky notes from 1920s headlines
A mix of radio dreams and quirky anecdotes includes New York aiming for a permanent radio fair, a reformer’s plan to curtail crime with talk radio, Bir Oliver Lodge’s idea to cure droughts by electrifying the atmosphere, and a Cayuga Lake camper hearing a Louisville concert via radio. Also notes on rotor radio meetings at Ithaca, detector circuit tips, and a telephony link between Turk Islands and the Caicos using wireless tech.
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New York
Erie
Oliver Lodge
England
Cayuga Lake
Louisville
Ithaca
N.Y
Turk Islands
Caicos Islands
West Indian
Old Southern dances to lead Legion convention entertainments
A National American Legion convention plans to feature dances from the old South including the waltz minuet and Virginia reel. Former Marine Mr Schleppey praised these dances as restoring sentiment and beauty while rejecting Jazz. He promised a Southern atmosphere with grand nightly displays for guests.
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Virginia
American Association
National American Legion
Schleppey
Legion
Terpstchorean
American Legion
Pajamas From Hawaii for Wounded Vets Shaped by Auxiliary
Aot from Hawaii describes wounded veterans at an American hospital receiving hand sewn pajamas made by American women under tropical heat, with messages tucked inside. Housewives connected to Hawaii leaders and Marine and Navy officials contributed under Dorothy B. Marper’s supervision. The Hawaii effort followed an appeal from auxiliary workers at Camp Logan, Texas.
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Aot
Hawaii
American Hospital
American Legion
United States
U. S
Marine Barracks
Dorothy B. Marper
Americas Legion Auxiliary
U. S. Marines
Hilo
Camp Logan
Tox
Love Tina and Jack Clash Again Playboy Blunder
Fragment from the American Legion publications portrays a domestic quarrel with dialogue about sorrow and a baffling death by action. The snippet mentions Dublin and a macabre joke as a punchline, reflecting a distressed political humor tone. The wording hints at a punchy, tabloid style single scene.
Paroled Prisoners Aided By Legion Auxiliary Efforts
Seven men paroled from the Missouri State Penitentiary at Jefferson City receive clothing jobs and home care through an American Legion Auxiliary program. Mental disease and tuberculosis are noted ailments, with promises of further treatment and monitoring to aid rehabilitation toward normal civilian life. Governor Hyde is referenced as endorsing the plan.
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Thair
Mate
Jefferson City
American Legion
DeWitte
Miswouri Quxiliory
Aiso
Arthur M. Hyde
Mra
Auxiary
Oklahoma Legionnaires fly 100 miles in 42 minutes
Gen Roy Hoffman, a leading Oklahoma American Legion member, and Lieut Charles Mills piloted a plane from Oklahoma City to Lawton to deliver a patriotic address. They completed the 100 mile flight with four minutes to spare, showcasing swift air travel for the event.
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Roy Hoffman
Oklahoma Legion
Oklahoma
American Legion
Oklahoma City
Lawton
Charles Mills
Lessons in Flag Etiquette in Hasleton Pa
American Legion posts in Hasleton Pa report widespread flag etiquette violations. A proposed nationwide program assigns committees to teach proper display and respect for the flag, citing citizen goodwill but noting ignorance rather than defiance. They urge similar committees in every city and town to improve orderly flag use.
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Hazleton
Legion
Hasleton
American Legion
Loral
Ecomistics of
Carelenanens
Loyal to His Company in an Odd Insurance Tale
An insurance agent learned a village man seeks a 50000 accident policy. The man admits being a bad link and owns fast cars. He confesses riding with other men's wives and argues his life might be worth little, prompting the agent to question fairness to his company.
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Pronetioi
Nornnee
Bod
Bin
Inwurance
Hinee
American Legion Weekly
Fur Garment Styles and Hair Ornaments For Winter
The fashion piece describes luxurious fur coats, Persian lamb with mart en collars, and intricate headpieces. It highlights elaborate garlands, metal leaves, ribbons, and jewel like accents for evening wear, with emphasis on refined yet bold styling, coifs, and accessories to complement fur ensembles.
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Tabrica
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RADIO
Thia
Reet
Teem
Sensuleten
Legionnaires
Dorothy 8. Harper
Tina
Jack
Joe
Dublin
Fito
Missouri Legion Auxiliary
State
Baby Enrieut
Brondtell
Ls & Gold
Siiver Seneun
Hend
Mike
Hale
Sie
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