Snow and Radio Sparks Across Aerial Lines
Snow and rain bring electrical charges as U2 E Stark notes a blue glow between electrodes in a self made radio setup. Amundsen’s Antarctic tale and Galena detectors highlight early radio limits and the push to expand broadcasting in New Zealand and education. The National Radio Chamber of Commerce aims to harmonize industry and aid institutions.
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E. Stark
Radio 3
Hig
Amunsden
New Zealand
Australia
Valentine Poker Night at Perkin's General Store
A lighthearted tale recounts a February Valentine card exchange ending with a poker game at Perkin's General Store. Narrator notes the evening's tension as cards flew, a bluff failed, and a dramatic reveal tied to a Westinghouse Manufacturing Company song.
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William E. Douglass
Valentine
Perkin’s General Store
Si Perkins
Wanker
Haity
Iig
Jim
Pete
Tom
Sinad
Westinghouse . Manufacturing Company
Local youths warned after wire thefts in town
February 3 report notes dramatic warnings about boys snatching hide wire from outfits. The piece portrays the risks and defiant attitude of local youths likely to steal ancillary wiring, reflecting heightened tensions over property theft and danger to themselves.
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Adig
Ateal
Radio Big Aid to Education
The National Radio Chamber of Commerce outlines plans to establish radio extension courses in American colleges and universities. An announcement from Broadway headquarters notes England and Germany are planning broadcasts. Several prominent U.S. institutions have begun these efforts with encouraging early results.
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National Radio Chamber of Commerce
Broadway
New York
England
Germany
U.S
Stone kills man on High and Gay Streets
Dewey Hendron, 28, of Columbus formerly Newark, was struck by a falling stone at High and Gay Streets. He died instantly when the rock crushed his chest in a tragic accident reported from Columbus on February 14.
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Columbus
Dewey Hendron
Newark
Hendron
Defeat of Free Seeds Plan in Congress Dims Garder Scheme
Defeated in the house vote was permanent legislation authorizing free seeds to Congress members for distribution to constituents. Looms costing sixty to a hundred dollars each are gaining popularity among English women weaving lawn tweed fabrics.
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Washington
Congress
Community Notes From Birmingham Area Feb
Local column records family moves near Wakeman visits among residents in Birmingham and Henrietta area. Notes include measles cases improving, church events, visits to Oberlin Lorain and Chicago, post office treasury saving certificates, and multiple Sunday stays with relatives and neighbors.
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Birmingham
Paul Springer
Sam Marten
Wakeman
P. H. Altmiller
R. W. Moulder
Mary Bohn
Tabitha Aid
Birmingham Reformed Church
David Bennett
Carl Hinderer
Gary
Indiana
Lizzie Soles
Henrietta Hill
Brownhelm Church
Epworth
L. A. Andrews
Ons
Oberlin
Rosette Moser
Will Byers
Mortis Byers
Lakewood
A. Schister
Treasury
William Jaeger
J. H. Dunn
John Huttenlocker
Ceylon
Mabel Cornstalk
Harry Byers
O.A. Mordoff
George Slagle
Toledo
Ohio
William Sanders
John Capen
Berlin Heights
A. E., Herman
Alfred Brat
W. S.coultrip
Willard Davison
John Davison
Earl Davison
Elyria
L. W. Kreig
Marion’ Bates
Toerryville
Peter J. Reighley
Dona Davison
Earl
Peter
Delbert Smn
Betty Marie
Paren
J. R. Lawrence
R. H. Reighley
Pete Ey
Maude Spunk
Roland
Florance
Otis West
Clayton Renert
Obertin
Rpe
Local gossip and visits dot the Norwalk area
The note page records numerous Sunday visits and relatives in Norwalk and nearby towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Reis, L. A. Brewer, Emma Cook, Mary Cook, Mrs. Gust Anderson, Willard Davison, and many others with mentions of Elyria Lima Wakeman Oberlin Vermilion and Florence. A funeral, a basketball game, and local sick lists are also noted along with a brief industrial rust fact and a profile of Mrs. M E Vessey's sheep ranching experience.
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Emma Cook
Mary Cook
Lima
Gust Anderson
Willard Davison
E. L. Broughton
Elyria
Raymond Oldfield
A. Flemings
Mary Rockwell
Oberlin
Eva Ennes
Fa Vory Jr
P Wim Lawrence
G. Kuhlman
Lew Lord
Soe Cleveland
FL J
Henry Schaffer
Strongsville
Ohio
M. Mra
L. A. Brewer
Harry Oberlin
Eva Baunes
Vermilion
Arthur Cook
Geo. Keeble
Sandusky
Myron Knott
David Pierce
Cleveland
Paul Springer
M. A. Ewell
John Allen
Hubbard Howard
Brownheim
John Phur
A. J. Jones
Arthur Bilton
Florence
Henry Altmiller
Kenneth and
Walter
Clarence Perham
Erence
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Leradion
Cooper
Peerless Oil Station
West Broad St
Imperial Furniture CO
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Aeriola Senior
EFI & EI
Los Angeles
Calif
Superior Electric Co
Broad Street
Embassy
Prince
Luis de la
Emsas
Lain de Bourbon
Cheapside
Bees
Hall’s Auto Service
Norwalk
WW. W. Ladrach
A. E. Reisser
Thomas Rusk, Jr
George Peck
Ella Coultrip
E. EB. Coultrip
Harvey Green
L. Eppler
Helen
R.H. Altmiller
Mildred German
Ey Timbs
John Carter
Earl Joyes
Lorain
A. J. Joyow
Marjorie Hand
Gladys Hunter
Luella
Mazel German
Bert German
Bellevue
M. E. Vessey
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Gilbert Brob
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