Radio Time Signals and Broadcast Advances in 1915
The article describes early radio broadcasting development, noting time signals and news events shaping the medium. It references broadcasts reaching San Francisco and Honolulu, with distant stations and new musical sets. It highlights the evolving public perception of radio as a growing communications tool and hints at a shifting industry landscape.
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Tee Superior Electric Co
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Valuable Radio Feats Are Made in Bhyria Area
Radio enthusiasts hear strong signals from Cleveland Pittsburgh Schenectady Newark Detroit and Davenport during a test of a Mu Mad radio frequency receiver set up in the safe-report department of The Savings Deposit Basic & Trust Company. The 24 inch thick walls and lack of aerial or ground connection did not hinder reception, yielding results that were mystifying to some observers.
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Bhyria
Bearn
Weats
Superior Electric Co
Savings Deposit Basic & Trust Company
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Schenectedy
Newark
Detroit
Davenport
Amovo Phone Aids Missing Child Notice Broadcast
A Miss James Jackson, aged four, vanished from home. Describes light hair blue eyes scar on right cheek wearing cap sweater brown suit. Mrs William Jackson 23 Chestnut Street Pittsburgh seeks information. Also notes radiophone use for wide alerts and a Naval Radio Station educational lecture tonight on school laws.
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James Jackson
William Jackson
Chestnut Street
Pittsburgh
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Former Governor Bilbo Held for Contempt of Court
In Hattiesburg Mississippi on February 7 former Governor Bilbo was arrested on contempt of court charges for failing to appear as a subpoenaed witness in Frances Birkhead versus Governor Lee M. Russell. He appeared before a U S commissioner, was granted a $5000 bond by friends, and released.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
Bilbo
Frances Birkhead
Lee_M. Russell
U. S
Stinchcomb Family News and Church Notes in Columbia
Mrs. Geo Stinchcomb Jr breaks both wrists in a Sunday accident and is at Community Hospital. Birth announced for Everett Cole to Mr and Mrs Ray Colashue of Macombi. Rev A J Grady resigns pastorate effective March 31 after nearly three years. Local influenza convalescents, postponed Farninges Institute, sick child Carroll Bartter, funeral of John Allen at Defiance. Community updates include visits, baptisms, and social events. Ladies Aid and Missionary Society plan meetings and a Valentine Social at Town Hall with program, music, speeches and refreshments.
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Columma
Geo. Stinchcomb, Jr
Community Hospital
George Allen
Everett Cole
Ray Colashue
Macombi
A. J. Grady
Robb -Elder
Farnnges’ Institute
Carroll Bartter
Fred Allen
Charles
Leon
Beres
John Allen
Defiance
A.C. Bartter
Mary
Ohio Wesleyan
Alfred Bartter
Clarence Adams
Elyria
Park
French
Howard van Arndale
T. D. Herold
Cleveland
George Herolds
Midgley
Mollie Dilworth
Richard Putt
Mary Loder
Jonas H. Bastard
Austin Bullock
Lo- Tain
Edma Churchward
Baldwin-Wallace
Misa Beruidene
Glenaenning
Olmsted Falls
Evelyn Miller
Josephine
Fairview
Harry Stinchcomb
T. Dair
Lee Walker
Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Burt Heles
Horton Snell
Japion
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Ladies’ Mission Circle
Baptisl Church
Washington
Community Notes Update From Fields Area
FIELDS Feb 7 Miss Berths Hopp leaves for Cleveland to take a new position. Local residents include Mr and Mrs FRF Vaughn visiting Elyria, Harold Mitchell recovering from the grip, Rev Maple returning after two weeks away, and plans for Grange events and an oyster supper in March. A play by adults at the Parent Teachers meeting was postponed to March seventh. Lewis Blick of Berea College was home for the weekend. Census data show six tenths of an acre per farm devoted to sweet potatoes.
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Elyria
Ernest Terrell
Cleveland
Frank Mason
Sgn Merton
George Fortune
Happ
Institute
Lewis’ Blick
Berea; College
Oberlin Road social, dances, neighbors recall events
Oberlin road notes list many local residents visiting, hosting, and attending events from February 7. The piece mentions dinners at the Davidson home, a dance at the L O F hall, a social planned by the PTA with a Hard Times theme and fines for fancy dress, plus visits among Campbell, Kreuger, Avery, Hale, Lyman, and others. It records sports attendance, funerals, and road nearby happenings in Oberlin and Elyria.
Community Circle Chicken Supper Draws 100 in Belden
Belden February 7 The Community Circle served chicken supper at the club room Friday evening with over 100 attendees. Mayor Jones of Elyria bought two decorative quills from the ladies. A brief program featured music by Chas Willen Mrs Nesbit and Mrs Leon Lehmen plus readings by Ruth Nesbit and Margery Reisinger and a talk by Mayor Jones. The illness of Reverend Gibson canceled Sunday preaching as the young people led the service. Attendees included Mr and Mrs B Beaver and Mrs Geo Hudson of Elyria and Mr and Mrs D Rogers and daughter of Lorain visiting Chas Gest’s family as illnesses keep others at home.
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Belden
Jones
Elyria
Chas Willen
Ruth Nesbit
B. Beaver
Geo. Hudson
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City Service Oil Co
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Florine Minwick
Lorain
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May Wood
Obertin
Roy Pierce
D. Rogers
Chas. Gest
Merton Graham
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Conely
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