Interference blamed on radio novices and sparks
The article argues interference to broadcasts comes from both stations and atmospheric static. It explains spark transmitters and overlapping wavelengths cause distortion, notes amateurs are unfairly blamed, and recounts early radio history and the rise of broadcasting with Frank Conrad and KDEA.
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Naval
Strout
Eugene S. Strout, Jr
Minneapolis
the Courier
KYW
Pittsburgh
Frank Conrad
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company
Westinghouse Company
KDEA
Minsic Bezen
Tafla
Doctor Bills and Patient Anxiety in Tipton Bud Letter
A rural column portrays Tipton Bud and his wife delaying purchases while Medical bills from Dr Mapps loom. Neighbors joke about doctors’ charges and the Buds’ decades of treatments, fearing overdue payments and debt. the house holds pink and white pills and unopened mail as a symbol of financial worry.
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Mapps
Tipton Bud
Wei
Mopps
Bill
Bud
Ant
National Newspaper Service
Amateur radio interference debate touches on legal limits
The piece notes interference from commercial stations and static while emphasizing amateurs control their transmitting hours from 7 00 to 18 30. It argues amateurs seek peaceful access and mutual benefit by observing self imposed rules and respecting receivers.
Traer Community Plans Sale-Feed Barn Replacement
Traer Iowa March 10 The community club promotes financing a sale and feed barn to replace the one destroyed by fire. Plans call for a hollow tile wall structure about 50 by 110 feet and a cost not to exceed 3000. It will shelter visiting farmers horses and provide parking for autos, accommodate livestock and house the poultry show.
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Traer
Community Club
Waterloo to Open Bids for 66 420 Square Yards Paving
City council plans to open bids March 23 for extensive paving work including 66 420 square yards of new pavement 40 678 linear feet of curbing and 40 784 square yards of old pavement renewal. Officials expect broad competition from contractors due to the large scope of Waterloo specifications. The council reserves the right to reject all bids if prices are not reasonable.
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Maron 23
City Egies Alice
Walph Ot Hi
Waterloo
Pha Council
Coursg
Ree
Ayrloval
Reilly Death at Dubuque Mourned by Friends Here
Thomas Reilly, a former Dubuque police chief and 25 year veteran, died last Saturday after years of illness. Born October 7, 1857 in Dubuque to Charles and Bridget Reilly, he married Margaret Mahoney who died 16 months ago. He began as a blacksmith and mail carrier before joining the police force on January 1, 1899 and rising to desk sergeant in 1898 and chief under Mayor Berg.
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Thomas
Reilly
Dubuque
Waterloo
Charles Ann
Bridget Reilly
Margaret Mahoney
A. A. Cooper
Cleeland
Stein- Art
C. H. Berg
Edward
Morgan's 1903 obituary recalls long Waterloo police service
A Waterloo notice honors former police chief Morgan who served 11 years in the department and resigned after 26 years of service. It notes survivors, including a daughter and eight sons, and recalls his early career aiding neighboring cities. It mentions friend Conry and Thomas Reilly and Morgan’s role as chief, with memories of Waterloo's early days and local esteem.
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Department
JSS
Police Garrigo
Poltes
Conry
Ft Street
Fom” Reilly
Waterloo
Thomas Reilly
En Morgan
Pobeqae
Waterley
Joeetl
Moa
Waterloo Torec
Funeral for Waverly's Oldest Citizen Held at First Baptist
Funeral services conducted for Mrs. Marta Eleanor Deyo age 99, Waverly's oldest resident, at First Baptist Church with Rev Mogers officiating. Interment followed at Spring Lake Cemetery as community reflects on a long life.
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Waverly
Baptist Church
Marta Eleanor Deyo
Campaign to Elect Prof. Gist State G. A. R. Head
An active campaign for Lue election of Prof. Gist of Cedar Falls as department commander in Iowa’s Grand Army of the Republic was begun by Robert Anderson post. Resolutions urging posts statewide to back his candidacy were adopted at a Memorial Day gathering.
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W. WY. Gist
Cedar Falls
Iown
Tettell
Grand Army of the Republic
Iowa
Robert Anderson
Memorial Hat
Csty
Urgung
Thas
Fort Dade
Glat
Black Hawk County
Gist
Ct A. RR
Tnan
Department of Iowa
The
Mast
Teachors College
Twenty
Ohio
Sherman
Atlantic
Will of Nancy Named Arthur as Executor and Bequests Made
Wirt P. Hoxie named executor of Nancy’s will after probate yesterday afternoon. David receives 500 dollars and Mary A. Baker and Sylvester Arthur share the balance of household goods. Four fifths of the estate after expenses goes to John David Sylvester Arthur and Mrs. Baker in equal parts. one fifth to the children of a deceased son William A. Arthur.
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Wirt P. Hoxies
Nancy
Arthur
David
Mary A. Baker
Sylvester Arthur
John
Sylvester
Jewett Six Car Ad Promises Easy Handling and Comfort
The copy extols a sturdy six inch deep chassis with four cross-braces calling it a bridge. It highlights Paige Timken axles and ball bearing steering spindles for finger touch steering. A Paige type clutch and oil sealed gears. It claims simple shifting and no stall, matching Jewett’s fifty horsepower. Priced at 995 dollars. See Jewett before deciding.
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Jewett
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