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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-12
MLAURIN DROWNED

Vancouver, B. C., September Il. Mai G. MacLaurin, officer in charge of the Dominion government air sta- tion was drowned today when the seaplane he was pilosing plunged into four feet of water on the beach. The body was not recovered. A pas serger and the mechanician we're in- jured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-12
MANY LIVES LOST
Rescued Passenger From German
 Steamer Arrives in England

Southampton. September 12.-There was a considerable loss of life when the German steamer Hammonia fo.undered off Vigo Saturday. Con-
 firmatlon of this was obtained at Ills this morning, when the British steamer Kinfauns Castle doeked here with 3S5 of the rescued passengers on board. Captain Day, commander of the kinfauns Castle, said the loss oI life possibly would reach 80. Others on board estimated the dead at 150.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-12
p----------- DELAY OPENING SCHOOL

Ashyiile, September 11.-(Special) Due to the work being done on the new school building, the opening Of the Ashville High school, which was scheduled for today has been post poned until the first Monday in Oc- tober. Rapid progress is being made on the new building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-12
---------7--7----7- PAPER BANKRUPT

An involuntary petition In banl.- ruptcy was flied in the United States bankruptcy court here yester- day, by the Huntsville Publishing company, corporation with eusl- ness in Huntsville. List of creditors are: E. D. Johnston, I,o9o; F. D. Aiken, ss5s, and R. E. oNeal'' s1,441.44.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-12
-----------------.e.- - { HOLD PICNIC THIS AFTERNOON

The Wesley Brotherhood class of the Woodlawn First Methodist church will hold an old-fashioned pio- nic, wherein all baskets will be as- sembled as whole, at East Lake park this afternoon and evening from to 9:30. The picnic was originally set for September 2. but the date was changed because it conflicted with another meeting of importance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-12
INsTRANcE RIps AsKED

Bids have been asked by the city for the group insurance of the city policemen, according to a statement made by Commissioner ". B. Cloe yesterday. The Commonwealth con- pany of Louisville insured the police last year and new bids are wanted before the end of this, week. The Aetna Life Insurance company will probably handle the insurance of the, city firemen again this year, it was stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-12

to him and which he means to use in his business or professional career.
 "I have always loved music, both vocal and instrumental. I play and sing and naturally it has been a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

of number of requests from radio fans Tor cobi showing the which this attained There is doubt about of circuit being the best for reception and also question to the efficiency of forms suitable long and showay receiver which can be readily indicated the diagram above it desired single spoe d will Both of these circuits
  wl of coils the honeycomb coil mounting The should be 000S mid and that should be The coils
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

1. Opening announcements and tuning in.
 2. "WilI There Be Any Stars in My Crown" (Hewett-Sweney) Sung by Hayden Male quartet, with or chestra.
 3. When the World Forgets" {Ackley). Baritone solo by Homer Redeheaver, with orchestra.
 {. Sometime We'll Understand" Cornelius -McGranaha). Contralto solo by Brnestine Schumann- -Heink, with orchestra.
 5 That Sweet Story of Old" (Luke- Bradbury). Contralto solo by Elsie Baker. with orchestra.
 6. God Be With You Till We Meet Again" (Rankin-T -Tomerl. So- prano solo by Alma Gluck. with violin obiigato by Efrem Zimbalist and orchestra,
 T. Crossing the Bar" (Tennyson- willeby). Tenor solo by Evan Will Hams, with orchestra.
 B. The Little Brown Church in the Tale1 Civilian s. Pitts). Fly Victor Male quartet, with organ.
 g. "The Holy City" (Adams9 Bar ttone solo by Emilio de Gogorza. with orchestra
 I0. The Old Time Religion" Double male quartet by Tuskegee In- stitute singers.
 II. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" Double male quartet by Tuskegee tn- stitute singers.
 12. Come Ye Blessed" Soprano solo. sung by Mrs. Wallace Shelby.
 13. By the Waters of Babylon" Tenor solo. sung by MT. Lawrence Cooper.
 14 "rhe Lord Is My Light" Alto so!c, sung by Miss Dewey Bryant
 15. Applied Christianity" To- minute sermon by Rev. J. B. Meacham, pastor of the Second Pres byterian church.
 16. Prayer and benediction.
 IT. Closing announcements and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11
SATURDAY IS RADIO
 DAY AT AGE-HERALD

Saturday has always been great day for boys. On that day we forgot school and thought of the swimming hole, the baseball game or fishing, but now, Sat- urday ndds one more pleasure it's AGe-Hcrald Radio day. Every Saturday morning, at II o'clock, the editor of this page will meet with boys Interested in radio at rhe Age-Heraid buiIding--nnd I'll promise you, fellows, there's going 10 be "something doing'' every time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11
-=7-7=77s =-7----7-'77------------- FOLMAR ANNOUNCES

Troy. June 1o-(Special.)- )-Mar. shall Bibb Folmar. son of Hon. W. E Folmar of Troy, has announced his candidacy for the office of presiden, of the council, subject to the demo- cratic primary, July 8.
 Mfr. Folmar is public-spirited and would make most efficient presi- dent. He Is the second candidate J. J, 'Starling being the first tc announce for the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11
First Aid For Radio Fans

and east to Medford Hillside. real ize that this type of aerial is not as efficient. but wish to experiment with it.-C. B. H.
 A. I doubt very much whether you will obtain any results with a loop aerial at your distance from any of the broadcasting stations. Sfnes. however, you desire to experiment.. it will be necessary for you to con struct loop aerial upon q four foot square frame. This frame can be made by fastening two pieces of wood. each six feet long, at right angles to each other. At each of the four ends you should place a piece of insulating material, with grooves one inch apart. The minimum spac- ing of these grooves Is one-half inch. Upon this frame. using the grooves as spacers. wind six turns of No. Is copper wire in such q way that the two ends of the loop come together at the same corner These two ends will be joined to the aerial and ground terminals of your appa-, ratus. With loop reception you are dealing with an aerial that has very highly directionai effects. and it will be necessary to so arrange the loop that it can be turned in complete circle. You will only be able to re- ceive signals when the, edge of the loop is pointing directionally toward the edge of the station that you de- sire to listen to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11
PROGRAM OF w S Y

(Radiophone Broadcasting Sta ton of Alabama Power Com- pany, Located at 1921 Powell Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.)
 SUNDAY, JUNE Il, 1922 Begins at 8:30 p. m., Standard
 Central Time.
 Chapel Services, Conducted by Second Presbyterian Church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

We are anxious to hear from all the boys owning sets. Drop line to the Radio editor, care Age Herald. and We will be glad to tell the other boys about your set under Dots and Dashes."
 James Dilard, Sixteenth avenue, south, has recently installed Tick Ter Audion Two Stage amplifier which, he advises, is giving most satisfactory results. James is start ing with a dandy set and We hope to hear more from him.
 Lawrence Weller, Reemar apart ments, has a Crysta1-Loose coupler set which Is giving him much pleas ure. His aerial is located on top of the three story Reemar apartment. Though he has been bug" only a few days he is, already, a skilled operator.
 Oscar Turner, Margaret apartment, has recently constructed q most unique and satisfactory set. The in- duetanee is wound around a paste board ice cream container.
 F. W. Barrett Jr.. Cliff Road. prob- ably has one of the most satisfactory sets in the city. This set consists Of q -Audion two stage ampli- fer with splendid loud ta1ker
 George Johnston. MiIner Heights. recently made al novel test at his station. He attached two more stages of amplification to his three stage amplfier. and with this, working through a loud talSer ". S. Y. (Alas baina Power company broadcasting station). was plainly heard over two blocks from his receiving station. !, ,1uN .l lat. station C5-L P.) consisting of half K. w. transformer, together with rotary spark gap. His aerial is a siX-wire cage type which reaches from a 5o-foot iron pole to his house. enabling him to have a very short lead in" He has received cards from Memphis, Tenn; Medford, Ga.; Knox vile, Tenn; Denver, Cot, and Wood lauti, Cal, advising that he had been clearly heard at those points.
 Edward Douglas, Milner Heights, enjoys the w. $. Y. programs over his vario-eoupler-crystal set.
 Bernie Johnson Ash street, has set consisting of Tickler-Audion one stage amplifier with which he hears many of the eastern broadcast ing stations.
 MCGnee .R0rter tells us he has just built crystal set using an oyster container for an inductance coil. In connection with this little oyster box he has a two wire aerial and hears many of the eastern broadcast each night.
 Mountain Terrace is building up quite a population of radio bugs. New stations are springing up each day The following boys, out there have recently installed crystal sets.
 Eugene and Ascar Geismer. Law renee and Ned Jones, Alfred Walker. Frank and Nat Lynch. Wesley West more.
 Have you installed your radio set? If you haven't you are missing 2 whole lot of fun and the cost of a crystal set is not very great. I'll bet Dad wouldn't mind getting the material for you to make one.
 Come down here to the Age Her ald any Saturday morning at Il o'clock and we will make and ex- plain one of these sets. Then too, you may be the boy holding the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

1t Is taken into consideration that the inductance in the oscillating curcuit has the same property, electrically speaking, as momentum and liner tia" in, mechanics. In other words, the inductance In an electrical circuit tends to resist any change in the di- rection and flow of current, while the condenser assists the change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11
Radio Gossip Among
 The Birmingham Bugs
By JACK TURNER

fellows, all of been talking about, each Sunday for the radio bugs.'
 office the other afternoon Now Jack have real department here for all boys them this them and want them The Ageald to tell each other columns, doing with radio"
 Now fellows tits you" If you know of any radio will be the other bugs a line to Editor pass on.
 telling what stations you glad hear from This Use it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11
Objection to Radio Amplifyinx

c. am about to build radio-frequency amplifier set What are the objections to radio frequency ainplification on 2oO-SO0 meters?-- G A. g.
 A. There is no doubt that radio-frequency amplifica+ion is the eor5 .ng form of radiophon- receiver. There is no question about the inter est in the use of radio frequency, be- cause at the present time fully so per cent of the inquiries that reach me concern this form of amplifica- tion. The objection to radio-fre- quency amplification at this time lies in the fact that 1t is still in a state of experimentation so far as short wave reception is concerned. This is due to two facts: First. the application of radio frequency am plification Is extremely critical, par ticularly on short waves. where we are dealing with current frequencies in the neighborhood of 100000 cy- cles second. In other words deal ing with currents which change from positive to .egative at that terrific rate. The second objection Is the fact that on these short waves we are not really obtaining radio -fre- quency amplification.s but regenera- ton. due to the capacity effect of the vacuum tube itself feeding back into . the coils of the so-called radio fire quency transformers. Another dif- ficulty that has to be overcome be- fore this type of amplification is sue cessfui Is the development of a transformer that will function prop erly on short waves, where the fre~ quency Is so terribly high. In any case, the operation of radio-fre- quency. at the present time, is ex- tremely critical, which means that the utmost care and the most delft touch is required in order to cor. rectly adjust the set r. best results It Is also imperative that all the radio-frequency apparatus be care fully shielded, otherwise body ca- pacity will prevent any suitable ad- justment being obtained. Of course, there is no q estion about the ad- vantages of radio frequency ampli- fication, provided we can get appa- ratus that will give suitable and satisfactory results. With this type of amplification we can build up and strengthen signals. which, normally. would be far too faint for the de- tector to work upon. Put in another way. this means that the distances over which we can recei, e voices and music will be greatly increased by radio-frequency amplification with out the transmitting statin having to increase It's power in any way; but. as have said bef,re. the radio t frequency amplification is still in its infancy and great deal of ex-l perimental work still remains to be done before 1t Is in condition to be put iEto general use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

This article is especially for the new "radi0 bugs. who have their little sending sets and are playing with these sets, nightly, to the discomfort of numerous listeners.
 In the past six months the popularity of radio has increased to mn almost unbelievable extent. This sudden increase has, nntu- rally, caused n great many inex- perienced boys (and sometimes mem to try out all sorts of ex- periments with their sending sets.
 The United States government has laid down certain rules and regulations with reference to the sending of wireless messages. In the first place. m amateur must obtain n license before he is allowed to send. No license is re- quired of those having only a re- ceivfng set.
 These new .srRdfo bugsv have no idea how much trouble they nre causing by sending on their little spark coils which, probably, have no helix or oscillation transformer. Before attempting toss send out over your set, be sure and write to the radio inspector for yonr district. and he will mail you full and complete informn- tion relative to the operation of . sending set. The radio inspec- tor for this (the Fifth district) can he addressed care United States Custom House, New Or- leans, La.
 Radio broadcasting has it's humor Jus side, as shown by the following etter received by MT. Rosenberg who plans the programs and activ ties from Westinghouse broadcast ng station KDKA: Mr. l.. H. Rosenberg:
 Dear Sir: May I request that yo,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

Last Monday night the Birming ham Civitan club left Birmingham for Chattanooga, in a special car, for the annual convention of the Civitan club held in Chattanooga, Tenn.
 The car was equipped with an in door aerial and Westinghouse two stage amplifier with magnavox. The Civitans report that they enjoyed, CT route, the program from the Alabama Power company broadcasting station
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

Minnesota's mines produced more iron ore than all the rest of the States put together last year, fur nishing more than so per cent of the total production of the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11
How to Make n Loop Aerial

c. I am located at Owego, N. Y. Will you kindly advise me how to make loop aerial that will receive music? l am using a regenerative receiver with two steps of amplifi- cation and receive music and voice from stations as far west as Detroit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

Have you picture of your set? Ii not you had better get busy In a short time we are going to ask for pictures of the sets owned by the boys and will print, each Sunday, a picture of the best set submitted and a picture of the owner together with description of the set Who is go- ing to be the first Bug" to get his picture in the Herald?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11
DOTS AND DASHES

lucky number and, if you are. you will take a complete set home with you, ready to operate.
 The radio world gives us the first radio dog story-"An Airedale ter rier In the receiving room of the University of Kentucky, one night recently heard his owner F. Paul An derson, dean of the university call him from the Westinghouse station at Pittsburg, Pa. "Jessy" was asleep when his masters voice came in. He jumped to his feet, wagged his tail, and cavorted before the set"
 Thea Sweeney Automobile school, KansaS City, Mo, has just erected one of the largest stations in the United States. The aerials are 325 feet high (higher than the Jefferson county bank building) and the sta- tion was equipped at cost of $20,- 000.
 The range of this station covers the whole United States. The call is ". Fl. B. Listen for this station.
 You boys who have so often lis- tened to the programs from KDKA (the broadcasting station of the  Westinghouse company at Pittsburg) will be interested to know that this is the first American radiophone station to be heard south of the equator, having been picked up by Frank q. Reb, chief operator of the steamer Sauta Luisa of the Grace Line, while in the port of Iquiaue. Chile.
 Iauique is about 4,200 miles di- rectly south of Pittsburg.
 The department of commerce re- ports that there are today 15294 li- censed amateur stations in the United States. The commerce department does not regulate or record receiv- ing stations. but this department does require all amateurs who send to have amateurs license. Birmingham and surrounding territory is looked after by the radio inspector at New Orleans. We are in the Fifth district. Licensed amateurs, by districts, as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

Lawrence Weller. Reemar apart ments. has a Crysta1-Loose coupler set which Is giving him much pleas ure. His aerial is located on top of the three story Reemar apartment. Though he has been a bug" only a few days he is. already, skilled operator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

Were you down here with the crowd yesterday morningf If you were not. then we hope you will be with ur next Saturday. I know those who were here will be back for another chance at one of those receiving sets.
 Remember Saturday is Age-HeraId Radio Day. Every Saturday morning at II o'clock all boys interested in radio and invited to be guests of The Age-HernId down here at The Age Herald building. Each Saturday we make n complete receiving set, ex- planning every connection as we make the set. Then, when finished. all boys present are given chance at the set. The boy holding the lucky num- Der gets 1t. complete with aerial wire. fnsulntors and head phones, all ready to tnIxe home and .1ixten fn.v
 Be on hand next Saturday morn ing mt II o'clock at which time we make and give away mother net. Maybe you will be the lucky boy. Remember, Saturday Is Age-Herald Radio Day. Don't forget the time and the place. Each Saturday morn ing, II o'clock. Birmingham Age- Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

Oscar Turner, Margaret apartment. has recently constructed most unique and satisfactory set. The in- duetanee is wound around a paste board ice cream container.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

James Dillard, sixteenth avenue, south has recently installed a Tick Ter Audion Two Stage amplifier. which, he advises, is giving most satisfactory results. James is start ing with a dandy set and We hope to hear more from him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

We are anxious to hear from all the boys owning sets. Drop a line to the Radio editor, care Age Herald. and We will be glad to tell the other boys about your set under Dots and Dashes."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

E. w Barrett. Jr., Cliff Road. prob- ably has one of the most satisfactory sets in the city. This set consists of d Tickler- -Audion two stage ampli- fer with a splendid loud talker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

program our orchestra, one of the very best. Now If you like I'll tell you of the artists we have in it, so you can be without a doubt we're right up to the minute.
 Bill Dingle plays the fiddle and he never makes squeak and just to think he's only had the instrument week. His brother George plays eornet and he gets a splendid tone. golden plated Wurlitzer one of the best makes known. Ed Dooley plays the clarinet he really is quite clever and plays cadenzas all alone. Noi he don't squeak, not ever. His brother Jim plays trombone with a mighty push and pull, he's got husky pair of lungs just like Ed Dooley's mule. don't suppose there's any use to tell about the rest but after all we all admit we're quite the very best.
 My reason is in asking you to please put on our bunch, we're after some publicity and I have got a hunch that If the orchestra which played night or two ago is good enough to broadcast perhaps we'd have some show.
 Now we can play the "Maidens Prayer" also, the Herd Girls Dream" These Dooiey boys play "Silver Threads" yes they make quite a team. l could go on and name them all but this will be enough to let you know our repertoire consists of all good stuff.
 If there is then chance that you can put us on real soon drop me a line or call me up. Yours truly.
 CHAS. VAN LOON. Have any of you Bugs" ever re- ceived Atlanta or New Orleans over their powerful broadcasting sta- tions? Many of you have heard Pitts burg, Detroit and Chicago. but how many of you have ever heard Att lanta or New Orleans? We are anx- ious to know Address your replies to The Birmingham Age-Herald, Ra- dio Editor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

The range of this station covers the whole United States. The call is ". II. B. Listen for this station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

Mountain Terrace is building up quite a population of radio bugs. New stations are springing up each day The following boys, out there have recently installed crystal sets.
 Eugene and Ascar Geismer, Law renee and Ned Jones. Alfred Walker. Frank and Nat Lynch, Wesley West more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-11

McGhee Porter tells us he has just built crystal set using an oyster container for an inductance coil. In connection with this little oyster box he has two wire aerial and hears many of the eastern broadcast each night.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-17
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 Sport Jackets

of fine quality Jersey and H0mespun-for wear with the new Tweed and Homespun Coats-all solid colors and mixtures. Buttoned and Tuxedo style-plain and with pleated backs--very new