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The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15

neeted directly across the winding S.
The rest of the components of a reg
ular vacuum tube set, the vacuum
tube, rheostat, dry cell or storage bat
terry, the high voltage 'B' battery, etc,
are all shown In the diagram of con-
nections.
1t is important that the "a" and
"B" batteries be connected correctly.
The diagram shows the exact polarity
of these two units.
If, after all of the component parts
have been assembled as shown in the
diagram, the set will not oscillate, re-
verse the connections to the secondary
coil To bypass the radio frequency
currents in the plate circuit, small
phone condenser across the phones
will help, although 1t is not necessary.
With single circuit tuners it is best
to use short antennae for sharp tun-
ing That is to say, the antenna
used with the set should be compare
lively small, and not over 70 feet in
total length. An antenna about 80
feet long viii be found to work ex-
ceedingly we'll
In fact, the author has used this
circuit with an antenna only 20 feet
long, made of a wire dropped out of
the window, and the tuning on local
stations was incredibly sharp for this
kind of tuner.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15

Today Is the day of the new cir
cults, writes FL. A. Duncan, in the New
York Globe. New adaptations, novel
variations of standard circuits, are be
ing daily developed and published.
Every effort is being turned toward the
simple, the easy.
One of the interesting developments
in this recent period of Circuits" is
the one shown, which is probably the
original ''single circuit-single control
hookup. 1t will be observed that there
is actually but one variable tuning
element, and that is the variable con-
denser shown at CT.
There are but two coils to wind, and
as there are no taps at all to take off,
the winding is of the simplest, The
primary coil P consists of about 15
turns Of No % single or double cotton
covered wire, wound evenly in one
layer on a three and half inch tube.
For the secondary winding, % turns
of wire are used, and this winding is
placed on the same tube as the pri-
mary, but about one-quarter of an inch
away. Both windings. should progress
In the same direction.
Tuning Device.
AS has been explained, there isAbut
one variable tuning device, the variable
condenser CT, which has capacity of
about .001 mfds., and which is con-
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15
Every Twist of Dial
Produces Odd SqueaI

If the receiving set employs regen-
erative action the operator should give
care to the manner in which the fla
ment current is regulated on the de-
tector tube.
A regenerative set sometimes acts
as miniature transmitting station,
and a great deal of troublesome and
needless interference can be created
in neighborhood by this type of re-
ceiver. The bowling that is heard
in 8 receiving set is generally due to
the users Of regenerative sets tuning
dials in an effort to bring in distant
stations.
Much of this interference can be
eliminated If the operator keeps his
filament at a low temperature. By
observing this rule not only viii the
life of the tubes be prolonged, bur
receiving conditions will be made
much better for neighbors who may
be trying to tune in at the same time
The amount of energy that can be
radiated from a regenerative receiv-
er is directly proportional to the brill
liancy of the filament OF the detector
tube. A good idea is to twist the dials
as little as possible, since every twist
produces peculiar sQueal in the sets
of nearby listeners.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15
RADIO LAND

We have had Dreamland, No
mans land and a thousand other
lands" surrounded with mys-
terry and romance. Few of us
have failed to delight in the de-
scriptions of what Alice found in
Wonderland. But compared to
Radioland, they were all places
restricted in their delights.
Fairyland has always been as
ISOLATED with the relief of the
troubled, the reward of the vir-
tuous and the triumph of the
lovely personality. Who does not
remember the transformation Of
Cinderella; the glorious tranfor-
nation of the handsome prince
who was for so many years des-
tined to live in the form of a
frog?
But the story of Radioland
furnishes more surprising ac-
complishnents than Fairyland.
1t has all of the romance and all
of the beauty of Dreamland. It's
boundaries are far beyond the
limits of No-man's land.
Greater than all of the Won
ders of Wonderland, is the fact
! Radioland IS a reality. 1t is the
land that furnishes each day
some astonishing accomplish
ment for the pleasure and bene-
fit of the people. Romance, edu-
cation, wealth and health are
dealt out in it as If by magic.
To the islands in the middle of
the ocean and to the poles Of
the earth it sends its benefits.
No imagination can fathom what
| it may do in the future.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15
Vast Ike al Pitch.

In the thirteen odd million square
miles of territory which comprises the
British empire there are many re-
markable phenomena, one of the most
interesting being the Pitch lake of
Trinidad, In the West Indies. II is
natural reservoir of valuable mineral
pitch, 100 acres in extent, from which
100000 tons Of asphalt are exported
annually. About half way across
Kenya colony, in British East Africa,
is Magadi Lake, vast natural de1osit
Of soda. The lake is ten miles long,
two or three miles in width, and seen
from the mountains that surround it,
It has the appearance of an immense
ruffled white sheet.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15
sandcIsy Road Popular.

The sand-clay type of road surface
developed by the bureau OF public
roads. and which is composed Of a
mixture Of sand and clay, has become
one OF the most popular and useful
types of road surface for light traffic.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15
An ENGLISH Custom.

with all due Difference, my boy, /
really think our English custom at the
telephone is better than saying hello
as you do"
what" asked the party of the Sec
ond part, "do you say in England|
1--WE say Are you thereT' Then,
of course, il you are not there, there
is no use in going OF with the CONVEX
sation."
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15
Dummies pIrsct Trame.

Because of the shortage Of traffic
officers, dummy" policemen are be-
ing installed on several main high
WAYS In Pittsburgh, Pa. These mod
ern automatic trsflc signals In their
silent command, fash Turn right" or
Turn left" or Drive slow"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15
Road N PennsxIvanla.

The Pennsylvania department Of
highways win build 275 miles of du-
rable highways in l923-24. The state
has S15000.00o available for the new
construction
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15
Scheme for Mounting,
Turning Loop Aerial

The arrangement suggested by the
diagram is a panel mounting for loop
aerial. BY means of the dial on the
front of the panel, record may be
kept of the directions Of certain sta
tons or the angle at which it is neces-
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15


Can Be Kept of the Directions of
Stations.
sary to turn the loop in order to- re-
ceive strongest signals from any par
ticular station. A simple method of
turning q loop without handling the
wires and entangling the leads has
sometimes been a problem to the ex-
perimenter. This method controls the
loop by simple gear arrangement.
When the front dial is turned the gear
at the end of the rod passing through
the panel engages with the gear on
the upright which supports the loop,
and The loop is revolved. The ends of
the loop wire are brought to two switch
levers held to the upright and revoive
with the loop. Each makes contact
with a circular brass strip on top of
the cabinet From each of these strips
wires are led to two binding posts on
the front of the panel.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15
An Old Spool Can Be
Used for Switch Knob

A simple switch knob may be made
from an old spool and used for small
sets.
The top of spool is cut off at the
groove and sandpapered until it is
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15

Efficiency Expert ou are wasting
too much time on yenr personal ap-
pearance.
Stencgrapher not wasted. I've
only been here six months and I'm
already engaged to the Junior partner.
The American Legion Weekly.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15
The AGE Limit.

$50 old Witherbee is to be married
again. Is the bride very young?"
young enough to know better
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15
He Didn't Leave 1t,

Caller-Here is poem of twenty
stanzas.
Editor without looking up)-
Twenty-one It stanza chance of going
into the waste basket.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15

Hoxsie's Group Remedy for Group and COM
gestive colds, used f. 40 years throughout
the country. No nausea. soc. druggists.--Adv.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15
A Safe and Sure Laxative

Brandreth Pills. One or two taken az
bed time win keep you in good condi-
ton. Entirely vegetable.--Ady.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15

Time Is MerciIess.
Time is ungallant."
'Howzat?"
at tells on a woman.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1923-11-15

Why Pay Money for Knobs When an
Old Spool viii Do the Trick7 Sand
papered and Enameied They Have
a Good Enough Appearance for Most
Purposes.
smooth. This forms the knob which
should be painted with several coats
of black enamel. The machine screw
is inserted through the hole in the
knob and lever, made from piece
of brass, frightened to the knob with
q nut.
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.winona, November Operations
Of an alleged forger In Winona Sat-
urday night netted him at least SITS.
according to additional reports re.
ceived by police today. Seven checks
each for approximately SIS, ara
known to. have been passed, :. while
It was said there might be other
outstanding checks which have not
yet come to the attention Of the au-
thorities. The checks, made pay
able to James Wagner and signed
with the name OF Louis Thurow,
president OF the Thurow Box Co.,
were cashed at the Emil Miller gro
Gerry, ]. M. Novotny meat market,
and Atlantic and Pacific grocery,
police learned, as well as the fonr
establishments reported yesterday.
Police pointed out that the alleged
forger chose Saturday night for his
operations because of the time
available for a getaway before the
checks were presented at the bank
Monday.
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EVEN UP THE SCORES
constahIes Each Pay Fine Follow.
Ing Arrests; Comedy Drama

ConstahIes Each Pay Fine Follow.
Ing Arrests; Comedy Drama
Redwing. November 6 1t was q
sort OF comedy drama that was
staged in justice court here fol-
lowing the arrest. Wednesday
night at Zumbrota, of Ray Norton,
Pine Island village. marshal, by
a charge of carrying intoxicating
more or less Of comedy for
spectators when they learned more
Of the case but 1t was tragedy for
Norton when. he waws called upon
to pay fine OF $50 and cost OF
s15.50 on q charge of maintaining
nuisance.
Sheldon. attorney for Norton.
referred those familiar with the
case say, to a fine which was I'm.
posed on Constable Farley some
time ago In Pine Island for driving
an automobile without tail light.
Attorney Ofstedahl said that In
fairness to the state and the con-
planning witnesses he wished to
state that the action brought was
not because OF any luminosity
which they felt for Norton, but
simply in the interest Of enforcing
ton had nothing = to say in open
court: he simply pulled ont his
checkbook and paid the costs.
Zumbreta parties interested In
the deal claim that Norton, while
in Zumbrota, offered Marshal Lob
man OF that village drink out OF
q bottle. Later, the stories go Lob
man reported to Constable Farley
and. II is claimed, search revealed
bottle in ,, Norte on, .,,u automobile tom lie
however cannot be said for there
was no examination of any wit
nesses made in justice court. the
entire matter being smoothed over
with as little publicity as possible.
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Firernen's Call System.

Especial To The Free PreSSI
st. James, Mimi, November IT,
An individual call system for the
firemen was ordered last Monday
evening by the city council. The
system will summon sixteen mem
bers OF the department and will be
installed by the st. James Tele-
phone company, at a\cost of 1851 80.
The system consists OF switch keys
and extension bells which will be
connected with the telephone. A
switch control at the central office
will start all bells ringing and they
will continue to- ring until shut on
at the individual homes. This will
enable the department to function
more quickly after the alarm is turn
ed In. All sixteen OF the principle
members will be called in thirty
seconds, when 1t would take half
hour to summon them under the
present system. The first reading
Of a new gun powder and dynamite
ordinance was made. An applica-
ton by Fred Hyatt for a dance per.
NIT for Nov. 80 in the Woodman
Hall was, granted. An application
for sewer permit by Ole Benson
was granted.
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J. E. GROGAN rs DEAD
Brother Of Former Postmaster !
st. James, Was Stricken

Especial To The Free Press]
St. James, Mimi, November t.
Word was received here today of the
sudden death OF J. e. Grogan of
Long Beach, CAL, which occurred
at his home last Saturday evening.
he is the brother Of P. II. Grogan
former postmaster who now lives at
Breckenridge 81 .-
Mr.. Grogan was born in Russell
township, Seheboyegan county, Wis.
In 1854. He lived there until 1882.
During that time he grew to man
hood. He attended the public schools
and taught school for SEVERAL years.
From there he went to Nebraska
where he remained year.
Came Here In 1883
In 1883 Mr.. Grogan came to Riv-
erdale township In this county.
He lived on a half section of land.
His wife died in 1885 and he moved
to Madelia, where he was manager
OF the creamery for number Of
years.
About 1900 Mr.. Grogan moved to
California. He lived for five years
at Santa Rosa. He then moved to
Long Beach where he lived until.
his death. He was here last sum-
never looked TO be in better health
than then.
Married Three Times
Mr.. Grogan was married the first
time in 1884 10 Miss Kate Fardy Of
Kiel, Wis. She died in 1885. He
married a second time taking for
his wife Miss Bertha Wirtz of Ma
della. To this union two children
were born, who were living with
Mr.. Grogan in California. Both are
boys one % and the other 20 years
OF age. -
His second wife died in. 1895. In
1898 he married third time taking
Mrs Mary Schwingler of Riverdale
township as his bride.
He leaves his wife and two sons,
q brother, P. II. of Breckenridge and
q sister, Mrs. Mary Gallager of
Oconto county, Wis. A host Of his
friends in this community who
knew him extend sympathy to tie
bereaved. .e-
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Rond issue Sanctioned

Owatonn, MINI, November T.
Citizens Of ,ovatonns voted to sane.
ton o $4,000 bond issue tor the
construction of q municipal electric
lighting and power and heating plant
al, d special election held yesterday.
The bonds carried by an oyerwhelm-
Ing majority OF 1,19s. the vote was
Use ID ISL. The authorization Of
q municipal plant by the voters fol-
lows Z long controversy between
private citizens and the company
the former charging inadequate SER
vice and exhorbitant rates. The
council took up the issue sonewha !,
sometime ago and finally ordered
the election, The last two weeks Of
the campaign was more or less bit
terly contested by partisans Of both
sides but q mass meeting held by q
committee. .favoring the issue last
FRIDAY evening seemed to turn the
tide Of popular sentiment IN favor, OF
the bends and Is believed tespon-
sible for the wide margin by which
they won.
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PERTAINING 70 PEOPLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Robel. long
and well known residents Of this 10.
eality hare given up their resi-
dense here and viii leave Thursday
noon for California where they will
reside in the future. Mrs. Hobel's
health. has necsgitated this change,
she being unable to further stand our
cold winters. Friends here regret to
see them leave, and The best wish.
es or All for future good health and
prosperity will ACCOMPANY them 20
their new home. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robel VIII make their first Stop
at Orange. Cal, where they viii VS.
their son and daughter, but figure
now ! on locating permanently III
Los Angeles. Mr. Robel stated that
he and his wife win be unable to
meet all OF their friends In person
to say. farewell, and desires ID ex-
tend the same, together with their
best wishes, through the columns
OF the Daily Free, Press.
In saying good bye they, wish
friends the best OF luck and .happi-
ness with the hopes OF seeing them
ali at some future time. Those de.
string TO address Mr.. Robel In
California can reach him through
the Los Angeles Civic and Com
- q
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n. H., Williams Recovering

r. II. Williams, who was injured
yesterday noon In an auto collision
at the corner OF Jackson and Fourth
streets, when his auto was In q
smash up with car driven by Ray
Tooth, is reported to be considerably
better today, according to physicians
attending him. He received q con-
part OF the back. The first report
that he received broken leg was
found to be erroneous following an
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cismans Again Henored
rSpectai To The Free Press1

owatonna, Mimi. November T.
Major, :, e. C, Clemans, i. recently
named national chaplain OF the Am
erican Legion, was re. elected chair
man of the Steele county chapter,
American Red Gross, 81 that organi-
xation's annual meeting here. Other
officers named were Mrs. Guy w,
Dooiittie, secretary, and George r.
Kinyon. treasurer. The chapter has
completed plans for Hs annual roll
call 10 open Sunday. "a
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pop corn on q portion Of their sub-
urban home and the ladies OF this
group gathered Il amidst fun and
frolic. After . happy time spent thus
the party repaired TO the house
where the hostess. Mrs. ". p. Clark,
served q luncheon of sandwiches
and coffee. The upits Of this Aid
Society are engaged In money max
ing enterprises OF all kinds. this
Used. 40 - - $3.50 ~
Gard social
A ladies' card social will be held
on Thursday afternoon ut the Ley.
ola hall 1t a:ao o'clock. .. ~
American Legion Post and Auxiliary
Program
Members or the Menkato post Of
the American Legion and the SuI
liary have plans Completed tor q
social meeting at the Arndory to-
morrow evening after tha regular
meeting OF the poet and the Auxill-
III lsdies win serve q basket sup
per for the legion boys and cards
and other games viii be provided.
Each Lesionnaire is earnestly re.
9 guest: q e b present n share IN the
Complete reports Of the activities
Of the Legion, convention at, San
Franeisco vii be given g this
meeting. No reports we're giysn at
the last meeting owing to the fact
that most OF the delegates had not
returned from the vest.
msf as A e'sss OF toe re oSssrVsSn 81 s.
4rmistics Day On next Monday
November r.. The matt, attraction
win DO q celebration dance at the
Armory TO which the public Is IN
Yited.
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Surprise Shower
Weddinn Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Eberhart TanSar,
living on the Eagle Lake road. ceie-
brated their eleventh wedding ami
versary. AT the noon hour wedding
dinner was served. With The table
centerpiece. There were forty guests.
Cards were played during the after
noon and evening. The out 9. town =,
Minneapolis. Mrs. Otto Schmidt and
daughter. Pauline or N. D.. and
Theodore Peters OF Minneapolis. MT
and Mrs. Tanner were the tecipi-
ents Of many nice gifts. K
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Flftieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Laudert
were the honor guests at a surprise
party given because OF their fiftieth
wedding anniversary. Saturday ev-
William Casper, North Broad street.
with whom they make their home.
The rooms and tables were beauti.
fully decorated with roses and car
nations which were brought by the
guests. A delicious dinner was
served by their daughter, Mrs. Cas-
Fer, with covers being laid for forty
guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Laudert were
the recipient OF numerous gifts
The out of town guests were NJ
and Mrs. W. @. Laudert and daugh-
ter, Miss Ivy Of New Richland.
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Fun At Mock Weddinu

Mrs. Floyd Stanley, Mrs. Henry
Ireland, and Mrs. Robert Miller en-
tertained at a miscellaneous show
er given in honor of Miss Frieda
Foeister, who is to be the bride of
Mr.. Gust Fennern of Wanda. No
'yernber IA, at her home in Mankato
township. Cards, games and music
were the evening pastime. One of
the novel features of the evening
was a mock wedding with Mrs.
Henry Ireland taking the part OF
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Surprise Party

Mrs. J. L. Klages and Mrs. r. A.
Waltar were hostesses at sur-
prise party given for their little
niece, Helen Saenger, at the home
Of Mrs. Waltar, last evening. The
table held a birthday cake contain
ing nine candles, which were light
ed by the honor guest. Covers were
laid for twelve and the decorations
and colors were carried out in Hal
lowe'en effects. Games, contests
and stunts were played and prizes
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Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. Anton Wagner was the hon
or guest at surprise birthday par
ty given at her home, 430 Nicollet
avenue, last evening. There were
twenty-five guests. Cards and mu-
sic were the features of the even
ing. Mrs. Wagner was the recipient
Of several nice gifts.
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Party On Birthday

Mrs. p. Peterson was pleasantly
surprised last evening at her home,
Oil North Fourth street, by fifteen
Of her lady friends, In honor OF her
birthday. Games were played dur
ing the evening and several hunor-
GUS readings were given by Miss
Edith Rosquist. Mrs. Peterson was
presented with number OF pretty
and useful gifts. Refreshments
were served.
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Unlaue Program

A most unique program was given
Thursday afternoon BY the ladies OF
unit number FIVE Of the Ladies Aid
Society OF, the First Church Of
Christ when a large number OF them
gathered at the pastoral home 81
IA Hitler for a corn -huskinS bee
The pastor and his wife had planted
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Birthday Event

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Melheim.
were p pleasantly go susprts 3S last sysn
avenue. In honor Of Mrs. Nsiheim's
birthday. The guests brought well
cake which was used as q center
piece. I