Irregular Power Supply Hamps Early AC Tube Sets
Reports from receiver owners using AC tubes of types 226 and 227 show varied results with some sets delivering satisfactory output while others suffer short tube life and high replacement costs. Overloads from unstable house voltage, especially in nonregulated lighting circuits, stress filaments and cause premature burnout. ballast resisters or voltage regulation are advised for safe operation.
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Ipust
A.C
Alament
Vanteuse
Star Wears Glasses Benny Wattenberg Shows Prospects
Benny Wattenberg University of Chicago half back wears glasses for the first time in a game. The forward passer shows excellent prospects but was hampered by nearsightedness which the glasses corrected.
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Benny Wattenberg
University of Chicago
Wattenberg
Dess
Automobile Items and Driving Safety Notes
An article discusses driving cautions and car maintenance. It mentions a slogan urging brake caution around others, a $25,000 collision suit, and the growing use of windshields. Advice covers shifting gears, oil leaks, and routine filter service after extensive mileage.
Things to Know About Life or C Battery
The C battery in a radio helps prevent grid current flow, so its useful life equals its shelf life regardless of how many tubes are used. Replacement frequency varies with battery size, and high‑voltage cells for power tubes need more frequent change than biasing batteries for the RF amplifier.
Farmer Surpasses Marathon Radio Listening Record
Ford Genderson, a farmer near St. Joe Ark, reportedly held a continuous listening session for 42 hours at his radio. He kept tuning through talking, singing and orchestral programs until static overwhelmed the sound and he could no longer discern music or speech.
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Ford Genderson
St. Joe
Ark
Psychology in Sports Laboratory at Illinois University
Colonel Coleman R. Gimffita describes the University of Illinois lab studying psychological aspects of athletic training. It tests mental alertness memory and nervousness in athletes while tracking sleep, performance, and reaction times to improve coaching methods and student understanding of psychology in athletics.
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Coleman R. Gimffita
University of Illnois
Athletic Association
University of Illinois
George Buff
Physitac Welfare
Thia
Minois
Fatigue Is Unnecessary in Daily Driving Tactics
Charles M. Rayes of the Chicago Motor club argues motorists waste energy in traffic. He notes curves on unfamiliar roads require braking and strong steering, while descending hills in low gears saves effort. He warns against late stopping and urges drivers to learn economical driving tricks to conserve energy and protect the car.
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Charles M. Rayes
Chicago Motor Club
Historic College Sports Highlights From Early 20th Century Notes
A collage of sports items notes Stanford baseball winning ten of eleven in Australia, the 1926 Cards clinching on September 25, coastal conference track set for Sacramento next May, and golf legends including Billy Boutell at Minnetonka. It references pitchers' spring training camps and profiles players like Walter Hagen and Hed Lucas with scattered club history.
APT PUPIL MOCKED FOR GOLF IGNORANCE
A groanworthy quip follows a sharp shot as a partner asks how long the other has played golf. The reply, five years, draws a scathing rebuke about the apparent ignorance of the game in such a short time.
Insurance Agent Question About Son’s Hazardous Occupation
Dialogue shows an agent questioning a college student about a risky job while noting the company does not pay on personal crisis reports. The exchange highlights policy limits in insurance coverage for dependents.
Flapper Mary Boasts of a Shingle Wish
A playful quote recounted shows flapper Mary declaring she will get a shingle though it seems unlikely she will need one where it matters most. The line captures early 20th century slang and social flair.
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Flapper Mary
Must Fall to Rise Airplane Wisdom from a Father Daughter Moment
A reflective anecdote notes a daughter asking if airplanes reach heaven. The father replies that ascent is unlikely and suggests heaven is achieved by coming down, shaping a hopeful meditation on loss and memory. Vancouver Provines.
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Vancouver
Cal’s chair of applied electricity at Sing Sing
Two young boys debate Brent deeds with one claiming his father holds the chair of applied physics at Cambridge and another saying his father occupies the seat of applied electricity at Sing Sing. The exchange highlights boastful humor about academic titles.
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Brent Deeds
Cambridge
Cal
Sing Sing
Watchmaker Repairs Cause Time Gain Noted
In a humorous exchange a customer laments a repaired watch that now gains half an hour daily. The watchmaker quips that it is simply catching up on lost time.
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Watchmaker
Comfort Fit Described in Old Shoe Ad
A customer requests a smaller size while an ad copy praises shoe comfort. The fragment shows dialogue about fit and satisfaction with The phrase comfortable appears as a selling point. The text resembles a wartime or vintage catalog snippet.
Metered Musings On Vole And Tone In Verse
A playful verse muses on meters of vole and tone while claiming the beat of all meters belongs to a single poet. The lines mix wordplay and rhythm, celebrating measured language and solitary craft.
Booking Agent Strings for Uncle Tom Tent Show
A fragment recalls a booking agent and a touring uncle Tom tent show with brief mention of a long run and a Mille hike. The text suggests road schedule details but lacks full context or clear events.
Spring Resorts Lure Few Despite Seasonal Appeal
A fragmented note argues that spring is underrepresented among resort options while summer winter and autumn offer choices. It suggests spring could cater to travelers seeking affordable and accessible getaways, noting pockets of interest in parks and outdoor retreats.
Beginner Club Pro Faceoff Builds a Cozy Chat
A brief exchange shows a Beginner and Novice discussing wall play and stance. The Novice questions clumsy moves while the Pro hints at technique and form.
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Jers
Cluts
Flint
Subtle Suggestion at the Alshes Tonight
A cryptic note hints at a planned gathering at the Alshes tonight. An unnamed speaker agrees to attend if a new set is provided and promises to dance accordingly.
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Dane
Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepys Propels 19th Century Laxative Trend
In 1879 Dr Caldwell promoted a liquid vegetable laxative for constipation. The syrup targets women and children and became the era’s best selling laxative, marketed through Monticello and Silite’s for trial bottles and wide use.
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Caldwell
Luman Fein
Ople
Monticello
Silite
Elkhart Woman Credits Vegetable Compound Aid
Elkhart Indiana resident Mrs D Ht SuwHe says she could not get out alone, but with her husband’s help she used the Vegetable Compound. She believes it cured her and helped her to work without rest, hoping the product can aid others.
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Elkhart
Ind
Jornoub
Laurelo
Dikhart
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Nevada
Billy Boutell
Minnetonka Golf Club
Minneapolis
George Alie
Cleveland
Luis
Mily
New York Athtetic Club
New York Yacht Club
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Hed” Lucas
Cincinnati
Walter Hagen
Con Bern
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