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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
First Aid For Radio Fans

Is possible with crystal detector to receive upward of fifty miles, but this is due entirely to local condi tions and I always use twenty-five miles as a general average, particu- larly in connection with sets in cities. Station 2XJ comes through very clearly at fifty miles, as he has very good transmitter.
 Question. I am considering making
 Switch for "B. Bnttries
 d multi point switch and connection each point to one cell of my "B" bat tery for the detector. Is this neees- sary or can l operate the 'B" battery winout variable connections?-J. K.
 Answer. For detector purposes tho soft tube is invariably used, and such tubes are critical to plate volt ages. In other words. one tube will work very we'll on perhaps 22 volts, while another will need only about eight volts. Therefore. it will not be a bad idea to use the multi-point switch in order to get the correct of voltage in the plate circuit. It is not absolutely necessary, how ever. because modern vacuum tubes are much more stable in their opera lion than they used to be-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-28

go down Tucker Street till you come to a hill"
 tom you will come to Horton's woods Hide in the fringe of it till I come If you do not come I will be on the job myself.
 Get word to me where you are and I'll see that prison bars do not hold you for long. Good-by, lad, and good luck to you
 O'Toole stuck out hand and Jas per STipped it.
 You're all right, son. o'Toole
 You've got sense yourself said Jasper
 lie went along the hall with his shoes in his hand. He put them on at the end of the other hall and went down 1he fire-escape.
 His watch showed three o'clock. He would have to hasten.
 At the head of the alley he peered up, and down the street.
 'AQ green" he said, and right-of- way over everything"
 In ten minutes, by dodging along back streets he reached the railroad A westbound freight-train was in to clear.
 Jasper crept along the train in the shadows till he was within five carF of the engine. He was looking for the head-man but he dared go no further
 He debated a moment, and then he ran out into the darkness and sped for the west switch There was no one there. and he stood back till the head light of the eastbound for which the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-28

"I guess not" the boomer said. You can do any returning that's to be done. You think there will be a piece of coin in this for rne2"
 You will have my earnest recom- mendation,'' Jasper said, though I hate to see you put this thing on so sordid basis
 'fSo do L. the boomer grinned. "but I've been praised so often that I m hardened to it. Nothing but money speakers above a whisper to me these days"
 What orders have you got?" Jas per asked.
 That was an Eighty-six we met at Marvin" the boomer replied. We go in for the second one at Ward ville.''
 When you get there ease into the office and see if you can locate Quin- Ian. will you ?'' Jasper asked.
 f'PH locate him" the boomer an- swered. Hes at the other end, I know. because we met him last night going west You stick here while go up to the front end"
 Whats your name?" asked Jas per as he started forward.
 I'm carrying the flag for Sam O'Day whoever he is," the boomer answered.
 When they pulled into wardville, Jasper flattened himself on top of the car and waited He saw O'Day go into the telegrap ph office.
 The conductor and the engineer were there, too. waiting for another order Presently O'Day came out and sauntered along the train- When he
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-28

the darkness again. When the engine and half a dozen cars had clanked 1ver the switch he pulled himself up on top of a box car He crouched down til the brakeman joined him. Now, bo, what's the racket?'' he asked.
 "I want you to help me catch a couple of crooks tomorrow night" Jasper said. When we get through with the job this road will pension you for life"
 "As soon as you get in, lay off on bago and scarlet fever. Meet me at Horton's woods at dusk. Let me tell you about it.''
 ''You talk like a Limburger-cheese sandwich" the boomer said Don't you know I have no ambition in life but to have a full pay coming when the ghost walks next time? But I'll listen"
 .'WhiIe the train ratt1ed along, Jas per packed his ear as he had packed O'Toole's.
 T have laid off good deal in my short life,'' he said when Jasper had finished ''I s'ppose one more night won't hurt me, How does a man get to Horton's woods 9"
 Jasper gave him the directions.
 And how about gun of some kind?" he asked. "I may need one
 Here's a weapon that was the pride of the captain of police of Mar win Center Jasper said He gave it to me-on request. When you get through with it you can return it to him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-28
.stbound was waiting came ir

Vestbound was waiting came into jew
 The east-bound went by a clear at the station and the west-bound started to pull down toward the west switch. When the engine was near him he saw a man hop down and run forward. As he had hoped. the head man was coming to throw the gate.
 Jasper knew that he was taking a chance in accosting this brakeE:e.r [. but he had to have the information he was after. The head man might be a grouch, or he might be good scout.
 If he were a grouch, Jasper would have to look elsewhere for aid
 As the brakeman unlocked the switch Jasper stepped forward. At the sound of his footsteps the brake man looked up.
 Hello hello,t" he said,
 Jasper caught a glimpse of his lift ed face in the light from the lantern on his arm. and he recognized the boomer brakeman who had staked him to breakfast money. His luck was holding fine
 T want to see you after you pull out" Jasper said. "IIl meet you half way back
 Alright the brakeman said. .But if you try to touch me, I won't know it. I am para1yzed as far as any feeling like that goes.'
 I'm not after a touch,'' Jasper said.
 As the brakeman stepped back from the switch, Jasper lodged into
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-28
CHAPTER. VII.
Jasper Takes the Road.

well, it sounds reasonable to me" C'Tole commented as he rubbed the ear which Jasper had poured his tale tnto. What would you suggest do- ing next? Now. what was that?"
 Somebody in that room was strik- ing match.'' Jasper said. Maybe Me7srs. Bonner and9 Dayton are go- ing to see if they can beat the birds this nbrning.''
 They afn't striking no light that I can see,' O'Toole said.
 light flowed under the generous space between the ancient door and the
 ssshows they have something on will hop to tobacco when he can't sleep. You just wait a minuted''
 O'Toole rose and tiptoed along the hall. grotesque and ponderoUs in his mment of caution
 "But he gets there just the same.'' Jasper thought
 reached the door and knelt in front tsptoed back.
 .sYeh,'' he said. That's what they are doing. Smoking cigarettes.
 Them vile Turkish ones, too. You can smell en a block. To get back where I was: whAt'n we do next ?''
 ''I think the smoking Is a side is sue with those fellows" Jasper an swered. T think they have got something on their minds. They rave got up 10 Idlh
 'rRun down, Officer O'Toole, and get 7>the key to my room. Tell Griggs you want to take a look around Be sure he doesn't follow you up here.'
 'I will lay violent hands on him if he does,'' O'Toole said, and he went softly along the hall and down the stars"
 He was back in a moment with Jasper's key in his hands. He re- ported that Griggs had gone to bed.
 Bob Tompkins is on duty" he added. Hes a friend of mine. I told him we had rented this whole floor for a reunion. They won't mo- body disturb us"
 .Let me have the key Jasper said. I've want to get into the room next to the one these fellows. have. A poker would open these old doors, I'm thinking.
 "we'd better peel down ito our socks, O'TooIe. We don't want to
 "A good idea" OrToole assented '.It will ease my corns, too.'
 They took off their shoes and crept to the door of the room adjoining the ether. Jasper manipulated the lock open-and did it silently which was wonderful They crept inside
 There was a door between the two rooms. It had a big keyhoIe with no key in 1t, and there was an inch of space below it.
 Put your ear to the crack. O'Toole," Jasper said -III see what the key
 The voices of Bonner and Dayton came to them plainly when they had taken their positions.
 They remained there listening for
 "well. we better shoot a drink and get back to bed. We must get some rest. We want our nerves in trim for tomorrow night"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-28

There was the clink of a bottle and glass in the dark. Then the men went back to bed.
 O-Toole and Jasper got out of the room.
 O'Toole heaved a sigh
 I'm near choked from holding my breath" he said.
 They went down to the end of the hall.
 "Youngster," said O'Toole, ''you ain't going to let the captain in on this, are you"
 '-The captain would pinch me on sight" Jasper said. ''I can report to the company, because Kirby has tipped off to them that he has mixed up in this bank matter. But we must have a couple of good men,"
 T wonder could you locate my friend Dan Sullivan, on the railroad ?' O'Toole suggested.
 "You are as full of good ideas as q sponge is of holes. O'Toole," Jas per said. '-II1 go hunting Quinlan right nov, Is he first-class fight ing-man?"
 "None better. and he is so sore at everything and everybody about now that he will weep on your neck at the chance you're giving him.
 "I'll skin down the fire-escape as if this shack were in flames" Jasper said. 'I may be nabbed. If I am you will keep going, won't yOu?''
 "I will.'' o'Toole promised. ''If yo- get through all right meet me at the edge of Horton's woods at dusk Yor
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BU H0yICdrd
By J. F.. MUIR TIT
By poo WELFARE

1 reached the car where Jasper was 1 he climbed up. 1 "Quinlans on the Slick list at the 1 other end" he said. "If you want I to see him you better stick right along here. We'H be in by sun-up.' 1 All right" Jasper said. The boomer went up to the engine. l Jasper lay on his back, looking up at the fading stars. He was sorry Quinlan was sick. He hoped it was not so serious as to keep l Quinlan from joining him. He wanf- 1 ed to give Quinlar a chance to spiae 1 kirby's game. 1 He decided he'd go to the terminal l to see Quinlan anyhow He had noth- 1 ing but time now He couldn't re- l turn to Marvin Center in daylight. | Before they pulled out the east be- gan to grow gray. Jasper sat up and ] looked along the train. He saw that the conductor had left the telegraph office and was walking toward the hind end.
 He didn't want the conductor to discover hin-he would probably put l him off So he went over the far side as the man neared him. When he had passed. Jasper moved along the train till he came to a gon- 1 dola. As the train started he swung up into it.
 As he stepped in over the side. some one, with an exclamation of fright rose at the far end. (To be continued tonnorrow.) (Copyright, 1922, Thompson Feature
 Seryice)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-28

(To be continued tomorrow.) Copyright, 1922, Thompson Feature
 Seryice)
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-11-16
EVEN THE TINY ARE STRONG
Shetland Ponies Willing and Able to
| Do Good Work Under tho
Right Conditions

There is something startling about
seeing Shetland ponies working. At
least, two of them have regular jobs.
They do not serve as mounts for chill
dren, nor do they pull pony pleasure
carts around the block. They put In
the day at hard labor.
One Of them pulls an express wagon,
the other a small-sized garbage cart.
To see them trudging along under the
tracks Of the elevated trains. pulling
Q load among truck horses that seem
three times their size, Is apt to give q
soft-hearted citizen q jolt and make
him wonder In a vague disconnected
manner about the child labor law, re-
marks the New York Sun.
At his well-meaning notions Of pro-
test those who know Shetlands VIII
laugh. Few horses ure as strong for
their size as a full-grown Shetland.
When a vehicle Is built to suit their
size they are perfectly able to work
and are, moreover, most Of them, en-
dowed with temper that makes 1t
virtually impossible to impose upon
them or to force them to do any more
work than they want to.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-11-16
rkULUnGS LIFE CT hlbS0M
Correspondent Of Eastern Periodical
Gives Valuable Hint That Makes
for Typewriter Economy.

Some time ago / saw on the house
hold page directions for prolOnging
the usefulness of typewriter ribbon
by brushing 1t with typewriter or
machine oil, and allowing the oil to
scak into the ribbon over night.
tried 1t, but had difficulty in getting
the oil on evenly. Then l tried re-
moving the old ribbon, packing 1t In
the little tin box the new ribbon came
out of, and soaking 1t thoroughly with
oil-maybe 20 drops Of oil. The other
ribbon went into a desk drawer and
stayed there until the new ribbon was
worn out, when the oiled ribbon was
put back on the machine, and was as
good as new.
The little metal spools which carry
the typewriter ribbon have a number
Of openings at the top and bottom
through which the oil can be applied.
The ribbon with which this is being
written had had it's third span of use
fitness made possible by the 20 drops
Of oil. The luxury Of having a new
or newly oiled-ribbon at hand, when
1t Is needed, Is beyond words.
This typewriter, which Is a family
possession and usually runs about ten
hours day, used to need two rib
bons month. Since the oiling proc
ess was begun, two ribbons have lasted
three months, with frequent billings,
which takes less time than telling
about it.-Christian Science Monitor.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-11-16
Jinx Phone Numbers Stunned.

The japanese believe that there are
lucky and unlucky numbers. In this
respect they are not unlike many
Americans, but their belief is much
more deeply rooted, as Is shown by
the extreme care with which the
japanese select their telephone num-
bers, according to the Telephone Press
service. The japanese government,
which operates the service and has
been unable to meet the demand for
telephones. permits the buying and
selling of telephone subscriptions and
the corresponding numbers, and fire.
Quently very substantial sums are paid
for numbers that are reputed to be
particularly lucky. 1t Is said that the
luckiest number for business purposes
Is eight, because the shape Of the
japanese character for eight In some
way suggests the idea Of prosperity.
The most unlucky numbers are AZ and
40, because the former Is pronounced
"shini," which means ito die" and the
latter "shiku," which means death"
or suffering"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Nelson and baby
are now occupying their beautiful
home in Belleville Street.
The many friends of Mr.. j. Kin
kaid will be glad to hear he is i'm
proving.
Mrs. H. Autin has returned home
after a few weeks stay at Lafourche,
La, the guest of relatives.
Mr. George Lott was the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Fourtnet for
a few days.
The many friends Of Mr.. l.. P.
Fourtnet will be glad to see him
back at his post again.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lauricella are
receiving congratulations on the ar
rival of a baby girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ]. Robeau spent
the weekend in the city, the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stewart.
Dr. and Mrs d. NJ. Haste announce
the engagement and approaching
marriage of their daughter Virginia
to Mr.. Walter F. Babin, formerly of
New Orleans and now of Memphis,
the wedding to take place some time
in December.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-11-16

1t has been announced that there
will be an informal dance at the
Naval Station on Tuesday, Nov. 81,
at $3.50 p. m, music to be furnished
by Brownlee's orchestra. Invitations
may be obtained from S. NJ Bright,
chief yeoman, Naval Station, New
Orleans. Phone Algiers Gil.
Mrs. F. Goebel entertained the
Thursday Afternoon Euchre Club.
The successful players were Mrs. C.
V. Kraft, Mrs. F. Goebel and Mrs. U.
J. Lewis. Mrs. Anton Graf received
the consolation. The next meeting
will be held at the home OF Mrs.
C.. V. Kraft.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-11-16
Rose From Obscurity,

From messenger boy to knight COM
mander of the Order Of the Bath Is
big step, but such is the record Of Sir
William Hoy, the general manager OF
railways and harbors Of the Union OF
South Africa. In his youth he assist
ed his father on his farm in Scotland.
driving the milk to market every
morning. Then he became a messen-
ger boy in Dundee and as young
man went out to South Africa, where
he engaged in railroad work and in a
remarkably short time rose 10 his
present position.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-11-16
Superhuous Sex.

Bobby is u very superior male Of
Ave summers. who treats the entire
feminine world including his three lit
tie sisters, with a scornful tolerance.
Their arrived at BObby's house one
day twinS-a little girl and Il little
boy. Bobby was taken up to see
them. He looked them over and, In
answer to his fathers question as to
how he liked them, replied, with a
bored expression: "Oh, like the boy,
but | think we could have done with.
out the girl
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-11-16
indian Nomenclature.

Connecticut In Indian language
means 'long river" Wisconsin, which
Is much changed In form from the
original Indian, stands for wild rush
Ing river" The name Massachusetts,
Ii variously interpreted. Roger VIII
lIams thought 1t meant blue hills"
while others interpret 1t as arrow
head HILL" name first applied to one
Of the islands In Boston harbor. Min
nesota Is Sky water" Kentucky Is
another doubtful name, thought to
mean BLOODY ground" from the fire.
quent Indian battles fought there or
from the red color Of the water of
the river Of that name.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-11-16
Velvet Long Popular.

In the Middle ages Venice and
Genoa learned the art Of velvet max
ing from the Arabs. Toward the year
1916 Lyons inherited the business.
Europe, notably France. followed the
lead Of the cOurtiers of Francis 1,
Louis XIV, and La Pompadour. The
world Of the courts wore silk, satin
and velvet stiff with gold and silver
embroidery. Velvet was used by the
rich for hangings and for upholstery.
In Lyons, according to the latest flg-
ure, 10000 looms were weaving velvet
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-11-16

In many rivers of eastern Turkestan
Jade pebbles are found in abundance.
The word "kash," so often found i'm
the names of rivers and places in this
region. means Jade in To"rkee, and
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-11-16
Runnino Water,

Running water cleanses itself In air
and sunshine. So immense is the dis
infective power Of water that the River
Seine, In which the city Of Paris pours
the enormous output Of her daily
sewerage, already at a distance Of
three miles away from the city has
become fit to drink. The self-regen-
erative action Of the water has sue
ceeded, in the course Of couple OF
hours, In disinfecting this avalanche
of reeking corruption, and restoring
II to its original purity and whole
someness.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1922-11-16
,cor,;nued from Page H.

F. Burgis is in New YORK
d. here a. he is taking a post-gradu
CITY vac in the study of x-ray. DR..
sis eUu, will be gone a few weeks and
Bursis ,s,urn will occupy his new Of
Cd DE s,ob Is now being constructed
Al Bouny Street
o. marriage of Miss Loretta A.
luz 20 Mr.. Marcel A. Duvic' son
Ess. e. G. Duvic, will be celebrated
,orine at 7:15 o'clock at st.
r -, Church.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-27
Important to Mothers
Bears the
Boston and Montnomerv.

The lady from Boston and the lady from Montgomery had taken a decided dislike to each other on the occasion of their first meeting, and it was at a fashionable reception, at which they chanced to meet, that the BOstOnian seized an opportunity to publicly show her contempt for the MOntgOmerian.
 "YOu are from Alabama, where they still lynch people, aren't yOG, dear?"
 The Alabamian replied: "Yes, and you just must come down some time." Boston Transcript.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-27

carry themselves and their families
 to the country of their choice. Such
 settlers are bound to succeed. Some of them go two or three hundred miles inland, and select their homes in the park districts of Manitoba, Saskatche- wan and Alberta. Others purchase improved and unimprOved farms in the more thickly settled districts in the sOutherly and central parts of these provinces. Wherever they may go, they are certain to secure land of certain possibilities. They will see grain crops of high value, wheat that will produce from 20 to 40 bushels per acre, oats giving high yields, bar ley a certain producer, and grass and fodder in quantity and quality that
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-27

will satisfy them that the cattle and stock raising possibilities are fully as good as they have been told.
 The reports from all parts of Vest ern Canada at the present time fully bear out the most optimistic expecta- tions and hopes of the early days of seeding. Evidence of the splendid growth of this year is the fact that alfalfa was cut on the 10th of June and yielded nearly two tons to the acre.
 Corn planted on the 23rd of May, on the 9th of June was showing sev- eral inches about the ground, and making glad the heart of the farmer who had built his silo, which he hoped to fill in the latter days of August Advertisement.
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-27

party from one of the northern states on the way to their new home near Lake Winnepegosis, Manitoba. They were a sturdy, self-reliant lot and carried with them a full complement of farm machinery. With the tractor outfit they intended to commence rather extensive operations this spring on the land which their scouts had already inspected and reported on favorably as to its productiveness.
 At almost every point on the Cana dian border where there are located means for admitting settlers, the re- ports are that it is almost a daily occurrence to admit settlers from states as far off as Texas who have adopted the automobile as a means to
The St. Johns herald., 1922-07-27
INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
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 gladly furnished without cost. Address any firm above.
HOW MUCH DO STRIKES COST
 THE NATIoN7
Curious Figures Based on Department
 of Labor Statistics.

Washington, July 6.-Statistics is- sued by the Department of Labor show that strikes in this country average more than $500 per year. It is not contended by the department that it's figures are accurate, since they de pend upon. newspaper and trade paper reports for the most part, but that they are under, rather than Overstate- ments.
 It is impossible truthfully to esd- mate the average cost of a strike, since they vary so in duration, number Of wOrkmen affected and economic loss through whatever industry is wholly or partially shut down. But if the most conservative possible estimate be adopted, and it is considered that the average strike affects 100 wOrkmen, and that the average strike lasts ten days. the total arrived at is 3,300,OOO working days lost per year~~~H the average cost to each workman is $5 per day and the average loss to each industry does not exceed three times the loss to the workmen, then strikes cost this country some $66,0OO,0OO a year
 It is not believed that these figures are anything but suggestive. The average strike undoubtedly affects thousands. rather than hundreds, and for many more than ten days.