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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1922
Page
3
Instructions for assembling a crystal radio set with an aerial, ground, tuning coil, and detector, plus wiring to a condenser and headphones. Includes grounding tips, catwhisker tuning notes, and a sample schedule of radio stations and programs from NAA, WWV-era listings, with a long roster of broadcasts and times.
The Navy allows the National Woman's Party to broadcast its May 21 Home dedication program from the Anacostia radio station. President Harding will speak, joined by Senator Custis, Representative Fess, and Cordell Hull. About 1,000,000 listeners expected as Anacostia's powerful outlet reaches 560,000 receiving stations nationwide.
Radio Editor answers five queries on considerations for loop antennas and winding turns for 175 to 400 meter bands. It discusses using a 132-volt plant to power vacuum tubes and battery replacements, plus a distant radiophone using crystal detector with a long single wire. A cold remedy ad promotes Laxative Brom Quin ine tablets.
A letter to the radio editor laments fading reception after months of use. The writer asks where to buy new wave lengths and how much they cost, noting the prevalence of antennas on tall buildings and trains from East Pittsburgh to Pittsburgh.
English and American banks and the Cunard Line will install onboard branch banks on transatlantic steamers. Farmers' Loan and Trust Company and London Joint City and Midland Bank will honor checks and drafts after wireless confirmation from London or New York offices. Bankers study radiotelephone progress for broader use.
The article argues that international commerce benefits when executives at main offices and distant branches can communicate directly and personally, reducing delays caused by telegraphic intermediaries. It stresses faster decision making and smoother operations across global networks.
The Americanization class pupils at Webster School, all adults, host a May festival to raise funds to keep the classes open through the summer. Miss M. L. Bengon leads arrangements and Miss Maudé Ailon delivers the address.
Rev. Alfred A. Gilman, head of Horne University in Wuchang, argues education via American schools has transformed China over 20 years. Speaking at Christ Episcopal Church, he cites advances in women's roles and Christian conversions as signs of progress, though China remains behind other nations.
Representatives of parent teacher organizations will hold a conference tomorrow night to discuss school matters. The meeting aims to strengthen collaboration between schools and local parent groups and address current education issues.
The board of education holds a Franklin school session tomorrow night to discuss children's welfare and school conditions. The meeting involves the Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher associations and begins at 5:30 p.m. in the school auditorium.
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