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Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29

It will be disappointing to lot of German officers If Turkey settles it's trouble without further test of nnfli- tary strength.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29

torted, ''unttl told him was afraid to miss, for after the way you all talk about others when they aren't here. I knew you'd talk about me if I wasn't here"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29

If you have ideas regarding the sever ity of the coming winter you have as much right to express them as anyone else.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29

The man on the corner says: The for. mer kaiser hasn't claimed that we didna get into the World war soon enough,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29

Now watch the grand rush to offer asylum to the king that was given two chances.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29

The Greek people must realize by this time that they are responsible to a large degree for their troubles.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29
EDITORIAL NOTES.

But the Kemalists show no evidence of being clever at 2 reversed turkey trot.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-29

When Greece gets heated to the prop CT point there is no telling what may happen. Constanttne has made 1t boil.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12

off they so. At the conclusion Of the
iirst selection red light on the panel
flashes furiously. Cowan rushcs over,
pulls big switch, and then, picking up
the ordinary telephone, places the re-
ceiver to his ear.
Say have you got a saxophone in
that outfit ?" inquiries the voice of the
operator from the radio transmitting
station on the roof.
Sure" replies Cowan laconically.
We'll, for heavens sake tell him to
get closer to the transmittcr He
doesn't register. Get me?"
"All right" says Cowan.
lie has scarcely hung up the receiver
before another light on the panel
H'ckers and he then picks up the other
telephone.
"Hello!" says the voice at the othe,
end. This Is Mr.. Jones, of umpty-
three Straight Street, Newark. What
is that knocking noise in your station
tonight? I know it's you. because
don't get 1t with anybody else"
With moro patience than the
limited time at his disposal warrants
Cowan mollihes the irate Mr.. Jones
and then turns around to those presen.
and says:
"Oh. it's the clock again. forgot to
take it off the table. He hears it tick.
ing, and he's so close to US it sound:
like an anvil chorus to him"
When this has been attended to Che
orchestra goes on with it's next selec
ton. AS they play you will see wait
ing tenor and soprano tripping a fox
trot noiselessly upon the carpet in the
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12

OF absolute Importance to the govern
ment itself in spreading throughout
the country information or general
concern which does not usually appcar
III newspaper columns.
How little there is to fear is we'll H.
lustrated in the fact that President
Harding himself has had a receiving
set installed in the White House. The
set was placed there last week bv OK
perts from the Navy Department and
the aerlals were completed yesterday.
The receiving set is installed in the
Presidents study and he will be able
to SIT there and enjoy the music. en-
tertainment and news that are part Of
the general program of the radio
broadcasting stations.
There is no doubt the forthcoming in
Vestigation viii be Of material aes;s+-
ance in developing broadcasting. rather
than resulting in its elimination o.,
restriction As is always the case in
the first stages Of the DEVELOPMENT OF
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12

rear Of The studio and everybody else
rocking to tho rhythm of the Jazz.
The orchestra is followed by a duet,
in which one Of the artists plays the
piano, while they both sing. 1t is
here that Cowan really shines. He
seats himself on tho piano and in his
hands he holds the Phonotron. As the
two sing and play. he swaYs with the
rhythm and turns the Phonotron first
toward one and then the other in or
der to catch The elusive softer strains
Of their voices.
AT the conclusion OF the selection
the two singers pause in uttcr be
widcrment. as absolute and complete
silence grects them. The applause
that is part of their professional lives.
and as necessary to them as is milk
to q baby, is entirely missing. True,
those about the room instinctivcly
raise their hands to applaud, but they
are restrained by the cautioning finger
which Cowan places to his lips as he
tiptoes over toward The panel and
pulls a switch. This done, he turns
around and. clapping his hands, cx-
claims:
"All right; 20 ahead now
And then tho audience bestows be
lated recognition upon its fellow
craftsmen, upon whose faces a smile
now replaces the look of astonishmont
1t is weird situation.
The perpleXity Of the artist playing
for the first time to the radio audience
however, is rs nothing compared 10 the
embarrassment of the ordinary mortal
who tries to deliver a speech to the
silent and unseen thousands listening
to him. know it because I've tried
it, and believe me it's no circh. You
are introduced in the most mattcr-of-
fact manner b. tho announcer, who
then turns to you and Whispers:
"All right; go ahead'
A dcathly silence greots you. Some
where beyond your vision You know
that thousands Of people arc waiting to
hear what you have to say You try
% picture the kind of people you are
talking to and then you hcsitatingly
begin. There is mono of the intan-
Gible sympathy or antagonism that al
ways exists between speaker and his
audience.
At the end Of each sentence there is
naught but silence, and you begin to
feel alarmed that perhaps your stuff is
not getting across. You try to be
funny. but not a single litter rewards
your efforts, and the result is abso-
lutte confusion for you. 1t is no easy
task.
l always wonder what q minister is
thinking about as he delivers his SER
mon over the radiophone.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12

listen to any Of tne stations through
out the country, free from any local
disturbances. 1t would also mean tha.
any station capable Of receiving broad
casting service would be free from the
interference which sometimes mars .he
program a prc8ent.
The possibilities Of radio broadcast
ing in the future are boundiess and
practically stagger the .naeinati on.
II mere is not the slightest doubt tnas
within couple Of years arrangements
Will be completed so that when Pres;-
dent Harding reads message to Con
sress in the Capitol his words will be
reproduced in million homes simul-
tereously as he utters them and far
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12
Let The Tribune
Help You .Sofuc Your
Radio Problems

" YOU are experiencing difficulty
with your receiving set write to
Jack Binns, the Tribune Radio, i54
Nassau Street, New York City. In
your letter state what your trouble
Is. wat kind Of apparatus you are
using and any other facts you think
necessary. IF you desire 10 install
receiving set and need advice
write to the Tribune Radio, stating
whether you livc in an apartment
or private house, and il outside
fhe city your distance from New
York. 4ueations OF general interest
viii be answered ir this department
every Sunday. Reque.ts for personal
ansvers should be accompanied By
starapcd AM, self-ad dressed en-
velopc.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12
investigation Should Remedy
Present Radio Difficulties

President Hardings order instituting
an investigation into the question of
regulating radiophone broadcasting has
caused some unnecessary alarm among
owners of radiophone receiving sets.
The decision Of the President was
taken at Cabinet meeting during
which scientific subjects were dis
cussed, and was actuated by desire to
take all steps necessary to protect the
rational defense Of the country.
The decision orders Secretary of
Commerce Herbert Hoover to inquire
into the present situation and deter
NINE whether it is necessary for Con-
gress to authorize control Of radio
phone broRdcasting, and if so to wha.
extent The Secretary of Commerce
will be assisted by experts from his
own department, as we'll as others from
the Army and Navy departments.
1t is understood from an absolutely
reliable source that the President s
mind Is open on the subject, and action
is being taken at this time to protect
the future. The investigation itself
will clear up many Of the present
doubts, and undoubtedly will result in
radio concert work being directed into
we'll organized channels
Investigation Should Be
Aid to Broadcasting
The government has ample powers
under present laws and agreements tc
control the situation and to place re.
strictions on indiscrminate operation
The Importance Of the radiophone
to the general public has already be
come SO great that no drastic restric
tons upon properly conducted pro
grams will be enacted. At least that j,
the general impression gained after {
careful inquiry. The system in fact i:
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12

a public utility, there are some draw
backs and disadvantages which are
gradually overcome with experience. So
with radiophone broadcnsting, there
have been some things which have been
annoying and troublesome to the radio
novice who does not understand the
reason for them.
Among the troubles is the occasional
disturbance from wireless telegraph
stations. which is particularly noticed
in the cheaper receiving sets. A great
deal Of this is duo to the inexperlence
on the part Of The novice In the gentle
art of tuning, which he will overcome
TO a great extent after practice and
through practice alone. Another phase
is caused by the acts Of some amateurs
who refuse to obey the existing reGula-
tons governing their activities.
Official Wave Length
Should Be Longer
The amateurs as a general body per-
formed some remarkable and wonderful
work and have conscientiously followed
tho rules laid down for them, even at
times when such rules appeared irksome
and too restrictive. A few, however,
have refused to be bound by any re-
strictions and have openly flouted all
regulations, to the detriment of the
conscientious amateur. 1t has taken
time and effort to run these individ-
uals down and inf1ict penalties upon
them, and in the mean time they have
worked great injury OH the general
body of amateurs and to the latest ad-
dition to the ranks of radio--thc
novice.
One of the best things that could re-
suit from the forthcoming invcstign-
tion which will be conducted by Secre-
tary Hoover would be a set of regula-
tions governing the wave lengths to be
used in various parts Of the country
in connection with broadcastng sta
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12
Strict Silence Must Be
Maintained in Studio

Now, Cowan, In the role of announcer r
and director Of program, is a very i'm
portant cog in the machinery of radio
phone broa oadcasting, and he has myr-
lad duties to perform. He it is who
welcomes the artists and instructs
them just what they are to do when
they sing or play for the radio audi
ence. He also has the unenviable duty
of introducing the stars of varying
magnitude to one another, Job that
needs the incest touch of diplomacy.
In tho room itself there is grand
piano, couple OF talking machines, an
imposing looking panel with q number
Of little electric light bulbs and push
buttons ocl it, and several peculiar
horns on adjustable stands. 1t is q
long room, capable Of holding forty or
fifty persons.
AS soon as everything is ready for
the concert TO begin Cowan cautions
every one to maintain the strictest
silence. He then picks up a telephone
and talks to the operator in the broad
casting station, which is located on the
roof, and gives the latter an outline of
tl.s program for the evening.
-. is now ready. Cowan moves
toward the piano portable stand upon
which is suspended piece Of appa-
ratus that looks something like the
new electric heater designed for use on
an Office desk. 1t is the latest form Of
loud speaking telephone, but instead Of
having horn it has e concal paper
diaphragm. This instrument is known
40 phonotron, and is used to pick up
sounds from all directions.
The first thing on the program is
dance music played by the Beacon
Quintet. Cowan announces them, and
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12

tions, so that all forms Of interference
now existing i'll different places Will be
eliminated Az the present time under
thc existing regulations practically all
of the broadcastng stations are oper-
ating on the same wave length The
concerns operating these stations have
absolutely no choice in the matter. The
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12

more aodibly than many Of the g..
tors will hear the9'. Eveyv im,or,.. "a,
national speech VIII De 50 broado... " ut
mile international opera and ,oa..1'
artists viii hnve their art br.mas'
right INTO the homes Of every NJ. 90, 80,
rural communities viii be given
tertainment suoo as .bey never tsfo.,
dreamed Of.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12
Directing Radio Programs
Calls for Special Talent
citing Voices instruments to Register for Perfect
Transmission Is Chief Problem; Behind the
Scenes at Broadcasting Station
While Thousands Wait

n ACk OF the scenery what? That is the which naturally
exctes the curiosity Of audience
IL tain which the realm
actuaty there always for the unintated mystery
egod with glamour In the heater there
this the
icy translate drama through the medium
The development of the motion picture
increased lives
ne players who portray the
aid Of moduad
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12
Listening To ..Skv Iazx,,

Listening ~ on "sky jazz = =.
cosy aa listening over the tele2hors~
no more trouble aid jus. as nos.t;n
Wireless should be in every hom. :.
means oodlos of fun, education a,s -
tertainment for all Cor ,erss evsrr ~. 49,
and night Radio New-.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12

result is that in some sections Of the
country where the owner Of receiv-
ing set is located midway between two
large broadcasting stations he has d iffi
Guilty in tuning up to the station he
most desires to receive from. This is
quite natural until the owner becomes
more expert in tho tuning of his set
1T is tho opinion Of the writer
that broadcnstinG radiophone stntions
should be operated on n much longer
wave lcngth than the present $50 me
tcrs laid down by the government. This
wave length is far too close to .hc
limit of 200 meters allowed by the poy-
ernncnt to radio amateurs, particu.
larly in view Of the Gisobcdience Of
few Of them. 1t Is also 100 closc 10 the
commercial wave lengths assigned to
ship and shore stations in the case Of
coastal cities.
Messages to CODyrcas
May y" Broadcastcd
Under these conditions would sug-
gcsc lhet general wave length Of, say,
1900 meters be established as the
broadcastinG wave, with suitable
leeway on either side Of that figure for
stations in different parts Of the coun-
try. According to present plans it is
proposed to establish as rapidly as pos
slblc Il chain Of broadcast station
throughout the country, so that
nationwide service can be maintained
The plan, for example, would then
work out something along these lines:
New York station, 1000 meters; Pitts
burgh, 100 meters; Chicago, $500
meters; San Francisco, 900 meters,
and 80 on. If such system is agreed
upon by the investigating committee it
would mean that an exceptionally good
receiver in New York could, ut will,
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12

Now we have new form of enter
airment wherein all the world is fast
becoming the amphithcater and every
,ne its audienoe-an entertainment
where not even a stage is seen and
where the personality of the entertain-
ers is completely shrouded behind the
same invisible veil of ether which
transmits and translates their art to us
through the medium Of our cars.
How DO they act? How do they play?
These are the perpleXing questions
which puzzle the radio audience
Realizing this viii try to ift the
ethereal veil and portray for you the
scenes which are enacted, so that you
may visualize what is taking place in
the distant studio while you are reclin-
ink comfortably within Your homes lis
tening to the music or the merry ban
ter Of the stars in the latest art Of en-
ertainment-the radio concert
Robbing the Studio of
Its dir Of Mystery
Really there is no mystery in this
studio, but there is a great deal that is
novel. The various implements about
1t, unusual in appearance and charac-
ter, give 1t an air of mystery to the
uninitiated which is not at all warrant
ed. It is, of course. in reality stage,
but it is entirely different from every
~
studio in the station WIZ, located at
Newark, n. j.. one OF the best known of
the radiophone stations.
This studio has Just been robbed Of
the greater part OF its air of mystery
through very natural and human act
When it was first installed the walls
were hung with heavy, rich plush cur
tains, which gave it a most imposing
appearance. but the main function Of
these curtains was not to mystify but
merely TO deaden any external noises
from other parts Of the building.
In the course Of events a somewha at
nervous photogra pher was brought into
the studio to record for the benefit of
posterity famous international oper-
attic star in the act of casting her gold
en- voice out upon the four winds for
the enter nment Of untold thousands
The nervous photographer, profoundly
impressed with the Importance of the
diva, tremblcd in his anxiety and con-
fusion, and his Quaking hands directed
his fashlight powder strai ght into the
curtains just as he pulled the trigger.
Quick action on the part of the private
police force in the building saved the
situation, but not the curtains.
That, Of course, is merely a side
light. You al know the tones Of the
announcer there. How familiar his
specially enunciated This is radio
phone WIZ talking" has become to you,
especially his famous Good after
noon" 1t took several weeks of pa
tient experiment to get just the right
infection for that Good afternoon"
How often have you wondered what
kind Of chap he ls! We'll, I'll tell
you He is slender, dark, and-er,
well, pretty good looking kind Of a
fellow. He is pretty popular with the
ladies. but l can't tell you whether he's
married He operated under the un-
romantic cognomen Of Cowan-or,
when he Is at the full height of his
dignity, Thomas II. Cowan.
Strict (1keuco 1fusf Re
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12

Jack editor o. The Yb.ncs radio who
ilss thereby 5000
The White liner Republic BY tho ltGtnn
mireicss
oush, England.
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-05
POMFRET

Mrs. puboise has arrived at the Ben Grosveuor for the season
 Miss Moves arrived last Saturday and will open "Topsfeld' on SataT- day
 George Miles has returned from an extensive business trip through the South.
 The Holy Name Society will hold a whist and social in X. Q. II. hall this lFridayl evening.
 A large crowd Is expected at Pom fret hall tonight fer the play, Betty. which is 10 be given by the Y. P. P. S. F. s
 Mrs. Fayette Wright and Miss Gladys Wright have arrived from Clearwater. Fla. Mir Wright is expect ed home Saturday.
 Judge and Mrs. Searis, who have been spending the winter at the Ben Grosvenor. returned to their home in Thompson last week.
 Mfs. Nillem c. van der Laau ar rived from Cambridge, Mass on Thursday. and will open Mashamo- quet Inn next week
 Mrs. Yintou Freedley and Miss Morris of New York are at Miss Nathewson's while Mrs. Freedley Is attending to renovations at her home.
 Mrs. R. B. Richardson. who has been spending the winter at the Ben Grosvenor. has gone to Woodstock and opened her residence there for the summer months.
 There was large attendance al the benefit given in the old Gymnasi- um of Pomfret School Monday eve ming for the benefit of the school ath. 'tetic association.
 Mrs William T. Elliot and Miss Ei hot. who have been spending year and half in France. returned to Pom fret on Wednesday and opened UT ehara House for the season.
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-05
FARCE GIVEN BY
 SOPHOMORE CLASS
Large Crowd Enjoys Presenta- ton of MT. Bob."-Danc-
 ing Follows Play

The play and dance given by the class of 1924 Friday evening in the high school auditorium proved to be a very successful social event of the school year.
 The two act farce. "Mr Bob, was presented by sophomore pupils under tae coaching of Miss Ce-nelia Barnes, assistant English teacher, and dancing was enjoyed after the play. with nu- sie by the Commonwealth orchestra. The financial end of the affair was also q success for the class, and the proceeds will be used in defrayinz the expenses of the junior prom next year. The plot of the play was very enter taiune and as carried out by the 'all Jar" cast kept the audience in contin- ual laughter Each parl was well play ed and showed the result of much work and competent eoaehiHE
 The cast:
 Philip Reyson Harry baYls Robert Brown. clerk of Benson and Benson Allen Thayer Jenkins. Miss Rebecca's butler
 Ralph Davis Rebeeca Luke. maiden lady ] Molhe Smith i Katherine Rogers. her niece Genevieve Letters Marion Bryant, Katherine's friend
 Mildred Hattiu 1 Patty. Miss Rebecea's maid
 Mary Child The committee in charge consisted of: Harry Davis, Mary Child. Allen Thayer. Ralph Davis. Helen Wheaton Mary Sanborn and Edwin Fisher.
Putnam patriot., 1922-05-05
Maxine St Marie

Maxine St. Marie passed away sud denly of acate indigestion last Friday afternoon at about o'clock. He did not feel very well and went to his home. \ doctor was called but Mr. St Marie was beyond medical aid and he died soon after Dr. Lamarche of Putnam reached the house.
 Mr. St Marie was lifelong resi- dent eff this place. He was born in the house where he died, 34 years ago last December and always lived there He was married about two years ago to Miss Aldea Robillafd of Putnam, and they have one little daughter He also leaves one sister.
 Mrs. St Marie was seriously III at the Day Kimball Hospital when he passei away. and was not told of her husbands death until Sunday Mrs. St. Marie is a little improved now but the sudden death of her husband was an awful blow 10 her.
 Mn s. Marie will be greatly missed in this place. for he was very kind neiahbor. always willing to help in ev- cry Way be couii
 The funeral was held Monday morn inc at a o'clock at the Sacred Heart church. The high mass of requiem was sung by Rev J J. Elty, and the choir of St Mary's church, Putnam, ssne. There was very large attend apce of relatives and friends. The bearers were Mir Robillard, Mr La- force. Alfred St. Marie of Putnam, Charles st. Marie of perryyilie, Alfred St Marie Of Attleboro, Mass, and John St. Marie of Hartford. Burial was in st Mary's cemetery, Putnam
 Relatives and friends were here for tbe funeral from Hartford, Central Village and Putnam. and Attleboro' Worcester. North Grafton, South bridge and Perryville, Mass.