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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

A high voltage storage battery has
been used by the radio laboratory Of
the bureau of standards for over four
years and has given excellent service.
Many calls have been received for in
formation regarding such batteries.
The particular batteries to be described
are used to furnish plate current for
a generator of undamped %radio-fge-
quency current. The electron tube
used is either a Western Electric VIZ
or a General Electric type Z pliotron.
or their equivalents. The current for
the first tube may range from 5. to 80
milliamperes. while for the latter tube
it may be $50 milliamperes. depending
on the plate voltage used. 1t is neces-
sary that a constant current of small
value be available.
Elements
The individual elements composing
this battery are made by The Electric
Storage Battery company, being its type
1T chloride accumulation. The follow
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
cMatters

inherent grace and beauty, was UNI
happy in its surroundings. But, finally,
seeing its own image in the waters of
the pool, it found itself and went forth
to occupy its place among it's kind.
The musical consciousness of Great
Falls has passed through it's ugly duck
ling period and is now claiming its
place with that of other cities of the
great northwest, both in appreciation
and patronage of the fine art of music,
as is evidenced by the splendid interest
shown in the Forthcoming series of
concerts sponsored by the Musical Art
association, Inc. of this city.
The civic nature of this enterprise
is no doubt largely responsible for the
growing enthusiasm, which is in evil
dence on every hand. not only Id the
city and the immediate vicinity, but in
nei9hboring cities and towns as well.
A most gratifying advance sale of
tickets in the city and a large number
of mail orders from out of town augurs
well for the success of the entire series
and for the opening number, which is
the recital Of Madame Johanna Gadski
at the Palace theater on Monday eve
ming, November Is.
Music lovers, who have had the
pleasure of hearing the famous diva,
feel that the Great Falls public is in
deed fortunate in being afforded an
opportunity to hear the great soprano
ON the present tour, which has thus far
been in the nature of a continuous
ovation.
Her reputation as the greatest
living interpreter of Wagnerian roles,
seems to have been admirably sustain
ed and, indeed, many of the leading
critics voice the opinion that the power
and beauty of her voice and the
authority Of her interpretations have
materially increased as a result of her
temporary retirement. Those who have
memories of her golden voice and COM
polling personality will not fail to
avail themselves of the opportunity
of hearing her again and no music
lover can afford to let the chance
go bv,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

ing data are taken from the catalogue
Of that company.
The batteries were made up using
Il cells per row and four rows to the
tray, giving about 100 volts when
charged. Fig. | shows the arrangement
as employed at present with one excep-
ton. which will be mentioned later.
Wooden trays were made up of I-inch
lumber, measuring 11A by 10 by 4
inches deep. Legs IL inches long were
placed at each corner Vertical sup
ports II inches high were fastened at
each corner of the tray, 50 that the
trays might be built up in stacks il
desired, thus occupying a minimum OF
floor space. The trays were given two
coats Of black insulating varnish, allow
ing plenty Of time for drying between
coats.
Melted paraffin was poured into the
tray and allowed TO harden. The glass
jars, the top of which had been dipped
in paraffin for about an inch down the
side, were then put in place and one
end of the tray blocked up about two
inches. More ~paraffin was poured in
until il came within about one inch
Of the top at one end and about three
inches from the top Mt the other end.
After the paraffin hardened and the
fitting blocks were removed a sloping
surface resulted which is convenient
for washing out any acid or dirt. A
fIared glass tube was put through the
bottom of the tray at the lower end
to drain off any water or acid.
I Plates
The plates for the battery come in
pairs. consisting Of n positive and
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

and guidance serious and costly mis-
takes are frequently made.
Institute Is Endowed

In order to carry out this cornpre-
hensive plan the institute was Gber-
ally endowed by James Loeb, its
founder. This enables the institute to
be conducted entirely in the interests
Of it's students, free from all CONNER
cial consideration.
No private teacher can provide the
all around musical training and influ-
ences which a good musician should
have. The institute gives it's students
not only all the advantages of private
instruction but also every opportunity
for general musical culture.
The Dotseth fund committee, ac-
cording to Mr.. Peterson, is receiving
further contributions to make up $3.50
which is the balance needed to pay for
the coming years expenses of the
young yiolinist,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
Gamma Walska Plans
American Concert Tour

IF all goes well people Of this
country will hear Nine. Gamma Wal
ska after ALL" says 7. Y. i. Key in
bis New York music letter to the
Spokesman Review. II VII nor De n n
to come before audiences which have
been interested to bear her sing for
nearly two years. Just how soon the
wife of Harold T. Mccormick is to
start her proposed tour is uncertain.
Her personal representative Is jules
ns;bar former assistant TO the late
Cloefonte Campanini when the con
ductor-impressario directed the Chi
I'VE talked with Mr.. Daiber a few
DAYS shortly after his arrival here
from Europe. He assured $ that
Nine. Walska's voice has improved
materially since she made her debut
here some eight or nine lears ago in
Mile. Nitouclle."
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
HELPFUL IDEAS
FROM AMATEURS
LIGHTNING SWITCH BLADE

In the design of radio installations,
Of the simplest and best methods
to increase efficiency in both trans
mission and reception is to eliminate,
as nearly as possible, all unsoldered
joints. One stumbling block is often
found in the joints of the lightning
switch. Since this switch is out of
doors, these joints, because Of the
action Of the weather, are of very high
resistance and a test may show that
the chief trouble is at the point where
the blade is pivoted. The pivot to work
freely has to be loose, allowing dirt
and oxide to collect, while at the jaws
the clipping action makes a fairly good
self cleaning contact. 1t is remarkable
that reception is not entirely blocked
at times by the poor contacts at the
middle support. Such a joint is par
t~icularly harmful to G. w. transmits
sion with it's low potential. A tempo
rary solution of the problem is found
by dispensing with the switch, but of
course this can not be tolerated.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
Mail Service and Radio
Combined for Patrons

In an effort to extend the use Of "a.
dio service in Australia, a system OF
radio transmission and mail delivery
from steamer has been in~augurated
by the AmaIgamated Wireless The
radio company agrees to send out at
the ordinary radio rate plus : I'D.
postage on each letter. messages Tor
mail steamers which have departed
anv time within the previous week
These radio messages will be written
out BY the ships radio operator, plac-
ed in envelopes. and mailed at the
particular port Of call that the sender
Notwithstanding American.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

is greatly influenced by the care af-
forded them. Good care includes
keeping the jars and wax free Of acid
spray and dust; keeping Jars properly
filled; keeping within the proper am
pere-hour charge and discharge rate
and if batteries are not normally used
at the specified discharge rate, they
should be exercised about every two
weeks by discharging, through a re-
sistance, at the proper discharge rate
and then recharged. Batteries of this
type, which have been given proper
attention have been in use for over
four years and are yet quite service
able. Others have gone to ruin in six
months for want of care.-1922 Radio
News.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
FOR vALOR

Meek forgot myself today and
spoke sharply to my wife.
Peek-Did she resent it!
Meek-For n moment she did. But
Maria is a fair-minded woman-after
she had thought it over she shook
hands with me and congratulated me
on my bravery.-Boston Transcript.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

may be obtained with these batteries.
The voltage obtained Of course de-
ponds on the number Of trays. When
operating the larger electron tube,
three Of the batteries may be in use
while the other three ar being charg-
ed.
Quite a number Of these batteries
have been used by the radio laboratory
Of the bureau Of standards and they
have been entirely satisfactory for sup
plying a small constant current such
as is necessary for electron tube gen
orators. To obtain best results the
batteries must be given some attention
to see that the jars are kept filled with
distilled water to a height somewhat
above the top of the plates and are
charged from time to time. How oft
en- the batteries are charged depends
On how much they are used. 1t is pre-
ferable to charge them oftener and
keep them well charged than to use
them to the limit, charging them only
at wide intervals or when nearly run
down. The trays should be washed
out once in two or three weeks with
clean water to remove any collected
acid or dirt.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
Miss Hicks to Tell
Shakespearean Stories

During the winter months, Miss Mil.
dred Hicks will tell a series of
shakespearean stories to the sixth,
seventh and eighth grade at st.
Thomas school. The first story of
the series. 1.-The Tanning of the
Shrew," was told last Wednesday eve
ming.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

screws. The headband is then ex-
tended and the adjusting screws
frightened, leaving the weight of the
headband on the canvas strip while
the headband presses the phones on
the ears and at the same time leaves
the user in comfort as the metal strips
do not touch the top of the head.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
TWO OF a KIND

Ray-That Reggie H~eavydough act
ually refused to recognize me on the
avenue. / suppose he thinks that I am
not his equal.
May-Ridiculous OF course, you are!
Why, he's nothing but a c~onceited
dumb-bell-Topics of the Day Films.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

In designing a new blade the first
consideration is to afford the same or
even better protection from lightning
and after that to increase electrical
efficiency and maintain mechanical
strength, economy, and cas- Of ope-
ration. The design evolved can be ap-
piled to any standard switch, is easily
made by amateurs and can be standard
lied by manufacturers. 1t requires no
changes in the switch except the blade,
and, in the case Of an entire switch
being manufactured with this feature,
would be cheaper. Several of these
switches nave been in use for almost a
year and have given excellent results.
Construction
The blade proper is made of Bake
lite 1sx1x6" (the length Of old switch
blade). A strip Of copper is needed
1-16'x1"x41s", bent as shown in the
drawing, and drilled one half inch from
countersunk. The Bakelite strip is also
drilled to accommodate the pivot at
one end and with the "A" drill at the
other. All four corners should be
rounded. The copper strip is then
riveted to the Bakelite and the rivet
filed off flush on each side. The copper
must be allowed to turn freely. The
lead-in is then sodered to the copper
strip and the switch reassembled for
Ise.
Action
The Bakelite forms an insulating
handle for throwing the switch and
also increases the insulation of the
parts from the base. Only one I'M
soldered contact remains, and several
sharp turns are eliminated, which re-
duces brush discharge. As the copper
strip swivels the lead-in is not kinked
or twisted in any way.
The switch can be considered merely
as a modification of the plug and Jack
system having an insulating handle, and
a guide to direct the plug and keep it
always at hand.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
PERFECT.

Jimmy-Iou take this wireless re-
ceiver | just finished maxim, and go
down stairs in the cellar; hold it close
to your ear and listen.
Freddy latter waiting in suspense
for several moments in the cellar)-
Aw-it's a fake: / didn't hear a thing.
Jimmy-Good. That shows it's
workin' right. ] didn't say anything
yet.-New York Mail Radio Review.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
RIEEl N

Phyllis-I told dad that Robert was
the mark of all my affections.
Clarice-And what did dad do then?
Phvllis-He toed the mark.-Ameri-
can Legion Weekly.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

From the appearance of the roofs
of the apartment houses in the big
cities, .Chopin's Waltz in A Flat"
is appropriate.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
Maintenance

As has been previously stated, stor-
age batteries Of this general type Gus
ing same type OF element) have been
in use in the radio laboratory for over
four years. While no definite data
have been collected to show the use
full life Of such h~igh-voltage batteries
some very conservative estimates may
be given. The life of such batteries
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

palace and which was broadcasted to
thousands of Cuban fans.
WGY %broadcasts O whistle between
it's program numbers sc that the sets
may get in tune without using a por-
ton of the music or spoken program
for the purpose.
A concert given recently at Daven-
port. Iowa, Was heard 1000 miles and
the tones were almost as audible as
If the station had been near TO the lis
tener.
a ballot of the fans of the north
west shows that instrumental music IS
more popular than vocal selections.
Classical and semi-classical music
have more votes than jazz.
The latest result of broadcasting is
the radio inpresario.' He is the
gentleman who arranges for the ar
lists and has control Of the artistic
and mechanical details in ~broadcasted
concerts.
An article in the New York Times
estimates that before the close of the
coming winter 3,000.0 600 radio sets will
be in use and the concerts will nave q
total audience of at least 5o,Ooo,OU
persons.
One paper worries because people
are speculating as TO the permanency
Of radio. Speculation indicates con-
tinued interest in the art which augurs
well for its future.
Radio broadcasting it is believed will
make for better speech. Listening
regularly to correct English will uitl-
mately have its effect and broadcast
ers, Of spoken material to be efficient
must Of necessity, use good English.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

Mrs. Null has arranged to broad
cast concerts at Buffalo. If she does
not make good, the concerts will be
Null and void.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
GADSK| WILL OPEN
ARTISTS COURSE At
PALACE TOMORROW
Famous Wagnerian Prima
Donna Soprano Is Receiv-
ing Many Ovations.

The history of musical enGeavor. in
almost every community carried a
striking analogy to the story of the
ugly duckling, which, not realizing its
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

Dry weather in Oregon is held re-
sponsible for the prevalence of sta
tic which has interfered with broad
casting.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

be found anywhere in the experiment
er's Junk box" Solder a curved brass
should fit your set screw hole, put a
spring between the strip and the body
of the cup on the bar so that when the
latter is pulled out the spring contracts.
Tap the end of the bar on the outside
and screw a small, hard rubber knob
on it 70 adjust the clamp. Thus on
pulling the knob out the clamp contracts
the spring and the crystal, which is
then set in the clamp, is freed, thus
holding the crystal securely in place.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

On October 10 President Zayas Of
Cuba inaugurated the Havana station
with a speech delivered OF the national
palace and which was broadcasted to
thousands of Cuban fans.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

Michigan and n%eighboring states are
to receive broadcasted advice as to
how to improve their livestock.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
Monday, Nov. Is

The musical treat of the year opens to-
morrow night at the Palace Theater with
the classic recital of Madame Johanna
Gadski, Premiere Grand Operate prima-
donna.
Critics and audiences everywhere are
unanimous in voicing her praises. Gadski
opens the first of a series of six numbers
on this wonderful course.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
SPRING CLAMP FOR CRYSTAL

This is a simple spring clamp to
cup and a narrow bar. The spring is
easy to obtain and the small knob can
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

Those Murdoch phones may be made
more comfortable by this little scheme
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

WIZ celebrated its first anniversary
on October s..
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12
COMFORTABLE HEADBANDs.

Put the phones on the head and
the distance from one adjust
ing screw to the other. Cut a piece
of canvas 1E inches longer than this
distance, and A-inch wide with a hole
in each end and fasten to the adjusting
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

You are urged to make your choice
as early as possible. Phone your orders
to the Palace Theater to insure a good
seat location.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-11-12

Make seat reservations at the Palace
Theater box office. Box office open at
1000 a. m. Reservations for the best
seats are being rapidly booked.
The Monroe journal., 1922-03-31
Death of Mrs. Myers Medlin

Mrs. Myers Medlin died yesterday
morning about $50 o'clock at her
home near Cedar Grove in east
Monroe township. aged ~ years.
For sonic time she had been in Ill
health aud a complication OF diseas-
es caused her death. She was a mem
ber of the Baptist church and was
a most excellent woman. Hers was
an exemplary life full of kind deeds
and sympathetic inclinations. she
wa5 a devoted wife and mother and a
good neighbor. Surviving her are
husband, four sons, Mr.. Duran Med.
lin of Monroe. Messrs Allison ana
Yates Medlin who make their homo
with their father, and Mr.. BrNct
Medlin, and three sisters, Mrs. Mar!
Smith of Monroe, Mrs. Ann Funder.
burk and Mrs. Attice Whitley OF
south Monroe Township. Mesdame'
John Carelock of Georgia, Flonni'
Helms of Wingate, Emma Smith o.
Georgia and VIII Walden OF Lanes
Creek township are sisters Of the di
ceased. Funeral survives were con
Quoted today by Rev. Wade Holmes
and the remains were inferred In tn
family burying ground In east Mon
roe township.
The Monroe journal., 1922-03-31
Happy Hill Farmer Raising
Fine Chickens

(From the Lexington Dispatch.)
H. L. Leonard, of the Happy Hill
section, has a countrywide reputation
as a first class farmer. For years
he has been making money out OF
strawberries and fruits, in addition
70 the major farm crops. He has
also been growing some good poul-
try-nothing but thoroughbred go
about his place. This spring poultry
raising is being greatly enlarged
through the erection of large brood,
ing house, part of which is furnished
and is now housing great gang OF
fine Barred Rocks and White Leg
horns. A large flock Of hens are pro-
ducing seven and eight dozen eggs. 9
day, which find ready sale at splendid
prices for setting purposes. Poultry
clubs throughout the country are US
ing many Of these eggs. Much OF thu
poultry work is being looked after By
one of Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard's sons
who took special training at Stat
College. Another son Is in charge o
the poultry farm at Revnolda. Mr
Leonard's strawberry field looks yer.
promising at this time. A late freez
last year destroyed much Of thi
icrop.
The Monroe journal., 1922-03-31
News From Route |, Indian
Trail

Indian Trail, Rt. /, March 90
Mrs. H w. Mccall of Charlotte Is
visiting friends and relatives in this
section.
Rev. A. B. Haywood will preach
at Union Grove Methodist church next
Sunday at IL o'clock a. m. and at
Ebenezer Baptist church at o'clock
pm. the same day.
Mr.. Ralph Furr of Monroe Ii
spending this week with his grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. c. Ford.
Mr. and Mrs. Bunyan Richardson.
and sMessrs. Hall Keziah and Sam
Brooks Of Unionville were the guests
/ of friends and relatives here recent
lily. 4 @yF
| Several leases of "flu" In light
| form are reported In this section.
Miss Bette Simpson, a sixth-grade
student in the Furr school, has been
asked TO go To Indian Trail next
SaturdaystoOsp spell in a contest.
The Monroe journal., 1922-03-31
Natural Proof!

When the weather gets unseason-
ably warm | deem the time suitable
for reyiving a story which l first
heard at the Republican national
convention in Chicago in 1920 As
will be recalled by those who attend
cd that convention the entire coun-
try from coast to coast sweltered
through the week under blanket
of terrific heat.
A delegate from California, In a
half fluid state, fell off of trans
continental train. A Chicago friend
met him at the station.
"Say, old man." said the friend
when greetings had been exchanged
sis It as hot out West as 1t u here
on the lakef'
SIS II hot out westi" repeated the
newly arrived one. Say. don't maks
me laugh. You people. here in 'th'
corn belt don't know what heat Is
.. Say. listen, I'll illustrate to you JUS
how bot it Is on the other sidefof, ths
Roekies.s Coming across the Arizoh:
desert looked, odt of the gar win
dow and I saw d .coypte chasing !;
1ack-rabbtt-and they . wersl bod
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