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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06

flector was next polished inside and sill
yer plated, and the outside was enam-
eled black. Four holes were drilled
equidistant through the reflector edge,
into which holes the spokes fitted. This
finished the reflector (see Diagram No.
u. The commutator was taken apart
and the aluminium shell cleaned, and
then the lug was cut off, The oiler was
next removed and the hole from which
1t was taken was countersunk inside
and outside, and In this hole plug of
soft aluminium was fitted and riveted
over so as to fill up the hole. All rough
ness, both outside and inside, was re-
moved with a file and scraper. A block
of wood was then turned on the lathe
to fit into the broad end Of commute
tor casing. The outside Of the commu-
tator was turned smooth and hole
bored In the end of the cone; this was
turned out, leaving a thin tube project
Ing. Four equidistant holes were bored
near the broad end Of the cone on the
fiat surface of the commutator, into
which the spoke nipples fitted and
were countersunk on the inside to suit
the heads of the spoke nipples and
these were filed fiat, so that when In
place the surface inside the commute
tor shell would be smooth. Four eQui-
distant holes were bored one-quarter Of
an inch from the fiat edge of the shell
Ito take four small screws) and coun-
tersunk on the outside.
The nipples were removed from the
old spokes and were cleaned and pol
ished. The spokes were cut Off exactly
21z inches long from the threaded end !;
a small washer was fitted on the other
end and the end Of spoke riveted over
and the two sweated together neatly.
They were then appropriated and sill
vered, like the reflector; four spokes
were required (see Diagram No. 81.
Next strip of stout sheet brass was
cut, as shown, and holes were bored for |
screws. A large hole was made to take |
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06

J-Holes for waves from telephone
receiver.
K.-Holding down clip for front Of
reflector.
brass standard screwed to base
and soldered to reflector.
M.-Rubber ring made from inner
tube Of motor tire.
The arrangement for using the old
aluminium cOmmutator shell for hold
ing the telephone receiver can also be
applied In a different manner. II the
wooden block Is turned fat 1t could
be screwed to the top Of the radio
cabinet and large horn fitted on the
small end Of the commutator shell as
amplifler. II a number Of holes were
drilled In the side Of the cone and the
| holes tapped to take 4s-inch brass pipe,
| it could then be fitted with rubbe'
tubes, which could be fitted with ear
| pieces of glass tubing and used by
number Of persons.
Part Of the brass knob taken from
a bed or a door could be used instead
Of rubber.
Procure telephone receiver, the d.
ameter Of the cover Of which Is less
than that of the inside of a commu-
tator shell which Is two and thirteen
sixteenths inches. The depth from the
face Of the earpiece to the back Of
the telephone does not matter much,
as a wooden case must now be made
to fit inside Of the commutator shell;
In this wooden case, part Is turned out
to hold the rest Of the receiver A rub
Der ring is put inside the commutator
shell and the earpiece rests against 1t.
The wooden case Is then put In place
and with the commutator shell 1t is
held firmly by four screws An ad-
juSting screw at the end of the wood
en- case presses the earpiece tight
ly against the rubber ring and makes
an alright joint. The connections can
be brought out through the wooden
case of flexible cable, or otherwise, to
suit the maker. Diagrams of each
part are shown, as well as OF the as
sembled instrument. When all parts
are ready, proceed to assemble as fol-
lows: Take commutator shell reflector |
and four spokes; pass a spoke from |
the outside of the reflector into hole |
in the cOmmutator shell and screw on !
the nipple; do the same with the other
spokes. The shell Is then held In the
center Of the reflector with the mar
row end pointing towards the polished
face Of the reflector. Tighten up the
nipples evenly until the shell Is rigid,
with no wabble or shake. The piece
Of rubber horn bulb is cut so that
there Is space between 1t and the
face Of the reflector when slipped over
the end Of the commutator shell open
ing. The brass strip is slipped on
the outside and fastened to neat
wooden base. The edge of the reflect
or rests on the wooden base and Is
held down tight by screw and clip.
When the reflector Is fixed on the base,
the brass strip can be soldered to the
back of the reflector. When the tele-
phones are inserted, the block placed
In position, screwed tight and the back
adjusting screw frightened up, all Is
then complete to connect up to the
set.
70 Science and Invention and Radio News.)
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06

the projection of the reflector, to which
1t was soldered when assembled (see
Diagram No. ~.
The old horn bulb was cleaned well
with gasoline and was left ready to cut
to the proper length when the complete
apparatus was ready to assemble.
See Diagram No. for sketch Of ap-
paratus when assembled the letters in
dictate the various parts.
A.-Screws holding wooden block
and commutator shell together.
B.-Nipples Of spokes holding COM
mutator shell central with reflector.
C-Spokes passing through reflec-
tor and commutator shell.
D.-Earpiece of telephone receiver.
E.-Piece Of rubber bulb as sound
defector ebnveyor to reflector.
F.-ComhAptator she'll
G.-woodeA block fitted into COM
mutator shell In which telephone Is
fitted.
H.-Adtushg screw to press re-
eeivef against rubber washer II
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06
LAST BATTLE OF GREAT WAR
Final Conflict Between the States
Took Place in Texas On SPOT
Which Ia Historic.

The war between the Northern and
Southern states practically ended with
the surrender Of General Lee at APP
pomattox on April 8, 1885, although
several other Confederate leaders car
ried on the conflict for some time
after Lees surrender. Seventeen days
after Lees final defeat, Johnston sur
rendered his shattered forces at Dur
ham, N. @.
The final battle" however, was
fought at Palmito ranch, In Texaa- on
the site where, 10 years before, Gen
eral Taylor with 1000 Americans had
defeated Arista's 5000 Mexicans in
the first conflict of the war between
the United States and Mexico. Thir
teen days later Gen. Kirby Smith sur
rendered the last Confederate army in
Texas, and the war was over.
The battle at Palmito ranch brought
to a close the hostilities between the
North and South, but the. legal
termination of the war has long been
a subject in dispute. The United
States Supreme court has been called
upon several times to mark the legal
termination Of the war. but In various
decisions Ringing on this point differ
ent dates have been given. The United
States government decided that the
conflict closed on the LIST Of June,
1865. but that is only an arbitrary
date, without special significance,
adopted for the sake of convenience.
On another occasion. few years
after the war, the United States con-
gress decided officially that the war
ended on August 20, 1865.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06

thing that comes along, and we all take
your medicine as tonic when we don't
feel Just so. l am thankful for what
the Vegetable Compound has done for
my health and for my family. Mrs.
MARY SAIEcHECK, 944 18th Street, Mil
waukee, Wisconsin.
Letters like these testify to the value
of the Vegetable Compound. These
women speak from the fullness of their
hearts. They describe as correctly az
they can their conditions: First, those
symptoms that affected them most con-
spicuously; and later the disappearance
of those symptoms. They are sincere ex-
pressions of gratitude. For nearly fifty
years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has beensopraisedbyw women.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06
THE NUISANCE

THE other night, not feeling
L bright, I thought at home
I'd stay; I'd rest a bit and get
more ut to meet a busy day.
I'll take a look at some good
book, and smoke a pipe" said;
IAN easy chair, some solitaire,
at ten I'll be in bed"
The chaps who miss night
like this, 1 thought, need SYM
patty; the old white way" Is
nice and gay, but not tonight for
me. 1 like to go to some good
show, then have a little spree;
they're fun all right, but for to-
night that's not the life for me.
Alas for plans! 1t is not
mans to have things as he will;
my eve Of rest was far from
blessed, twas but bitter pill.
Planned for delight, my restful
night was destined for a blow;
for through the air came blank
despair from someone's radio.
1t had a horn a kid should
scorn, reception ampl.fied; 1t
sang and talked and screeched
and squawked, 'twis midnight
ere it died. Some chap was fain
to entertain the whole commu-
nifty; for four straight hours
twas April showers" or some
rag melody.
My friend, go slow with radio;
outside your home may be some
tired-out chap who'd like a nap,
to from all jazz be free. Don't
try to drown the whole darned
town; the things that are your
joys, to someone's ear perhaps
appear as just UNWELCOME
NOISE.
20 Science and Invention and Radio
News.)
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands tho
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in Thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases
Swamp Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect IL
soon realized in most cases. 1t is gen.
tie, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold 1T all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medium
and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Advertisemen
The man who never has occasion to
buy an umbrella is one kind Of a hus-
tier.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06
WHERE CANADIANS STOOD
Tribute to Bravery Of Sons Of Donin-
ion, Recently Erected Near
Vimy Ridge.

On a bench plateau near the little
town Of Vimy Ridge stands a monu-
ment to the memory Of officers and
men of the Forty-fourth Canadian In
fantry who so gallantly repulsed the
German advance in that section in May
and June, 1917. The memorial Is con-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06
WHY take
LAxATIVES7
Discovery by Science Has
Replaced Them.

Pills and salts give temporary relief
from constipation only at the expense
Of permanent injury, says an eminent
medical authority.
Science has found newer, better
way-a means as simple as Nature It.
self.
In perfect health a natural lubricant
keeps the food waste soft and moving.
But when constipation exists this
natural lubricant is not sufficient.
Doctors prescribe Nujol because 1t
acts like this natural lubricant and
thus secures regular bowel movements
by Natures own method-lubrication
As Nujol Is not a medicine or laxa-
tive, it cannot grippe and, like pure
water, it Is harmless and pleasant
Nujol is used In leading hospitals.
Get a bottle from your druggist
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06

was aulnR ana cOul0
barely do my house
work and washing l
was 30 rundown,
just from having one
child. / took a lot of
medicines and had
doctors. Then / gave
them all up and took
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We &c t able Com
pound and / feel
wonderfully good
now. I do eyery-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06

Boosts Highway by Radio.
Judge Pool Of 81 Paso gave q radis
talk on the need Of highway. The
Judge only awaited his cue t. -
busy.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06
WOMAN'SHEALTH
RESTORED
She Claim. Lydia E. Pnkham's
Vegetable Compound Did 1t After
Everything Else Failed

Milwaukee, Wisconsin. al feel that
l ought to let you know about my case
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06

Great fortunes are sometimes made
because a man has nothing else to
do"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06

tanned in property now belonging to
the Dominion. France made Vimy
Ridge a gift to the British North
American subjects. Near where the
monument stands is where the hardest
fighting took place, and from the top
Of this plateau the country for miles
about Is visible.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-06-06

No, my dear. a buttress is not q
female buttermaker.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
NEW TAXES FOR BRAzILIANS
Government to Take Part Of Income
and Higher Customs Rates
In New Advancement

Rio Janeiro, Brazil.-Imposition Of
additional taxes, and-for the first
time in Brazilian income tax, has
added to the cost of living, and brings
Brazilians to full realization Of the
spending orgy Of the last administra-
ton. Having danced merrily for four
years under the Pessoa rule, Brazil is
now forced to pay the piper.
President Bernardes and his cabi-
net, faced by an empty treasury, and
with the principal and interest on for
eign loans coming due, have in
creased custom duties and old tax
rates, and hre imposing taxes on ar
ticles that in the past have been Eek
empt In order that the government
may make start toward rehabilita-
tion.
Consumption taxes have been placed
on butter, cheese coffee, canned food
stuffs, while taxes ON cigars, tobacco
perfumes, liquors and dry goods In
general have been increased 2 per
cent. Electric light and power now
come under tax. Imported goods
will be subject to an addition of per
cent In duty Customs duties must
be paid at least 60 per cent in gold,
according to the new ruling. This is
expected to reduce the amount of
paper money in circulation.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
YANK'S BRAVERY WINS MANOR
German Rewards Major Thorne for
Saving Grandson While War
Prisoner In Germany.

Vancouver. B. C-Major J. G.
Thorne Of this city has received word
that he has been left manor in Ger
many by Herr Gartner.
Major Thorne, while prisoner of
war, saved grandson of Herr Cart
ner from death under train In Leip-
sig.
A codicil to Herr Gartner's will re-
cites that the legatee. although an en-
emy of my country, did In the station,
while under armed guard, jump In
front of an approaching train and save
little Karl"
Major ThOrne at the time of the res
cue was being transferred to Chestin
for solitary confinement following an
attempt by him to escape from pris-
on camp.
Herr Gartner's granddaughter has
offered $4,000 for the manor.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
BOY TURNS BANDIT AND DIES
"Studious and Bashful" High School
Athlete Robs Stations, Wounds
Officer, and Is Killed.

Kansas City, Mo.-His face smeared
with charcoal and clad in overalls and
a jumper, Ray G. Bishop, nineteen
years old, popular high school athlete
OF this city, turned bandit. robbed two
gasoline filling stations, and was shot
to death by policeman whom he
wounded in gun duel. Lawrence
Ferguson, an officer, is lying in hos
pital with a bullet In his hip as a
result.
The news of the robberies and duel
was a shock to Otto Dubach, principal
of the high school His voice grew
husky as he narrated the virtues of
young Bishop whom he said was
splendid type of young manhood :;
rugged, bashful, athletic. studious and
loved by his companions"
Yet on the desk In the police sta
tion lies pistol taken from the lads
pocket, a jumper and pair of over
Rlls, the former stained With blood,
which he wore when he fell. and S22
in bills. And in the hospital Fergu-
son testiiies between groans that
Bishop fired first.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
F0RGETs HIS BIG FORTUNE
Young Millionaire, Trying to Be a
Man," Is Working In Chicago
for $18 Week.

Chicago.-Working in self-inflicted
poverty to show that he can make
good, Vincent j. Lamb, twenty-year.
old millionaire Of Denver, Colo, is en-
plOyed as clerk by Chicago broker.
age firm. His salary is $18 a week.
Meanwhile Mrs. Lamb is keeping up
her end Of the family fortune by
working as movie picture actress in
California.
The youth has legally arranged to
have his $5,00O,0OO estate and its in.
come kept from him until he shows
that he Is man by earning $4,000,
which he believes he can do In three
or four years. The estate, which was
inherited from his uncle, Patrick
O'Connor of Omaha, Neb., Is held in
trust for him at Denver.
II was making fool Of myself and
spending money like water. Then
married Miss Grace Ives, daughter of
a Denver banker. She took me in
charge and told me what l was do
ing. We decided that the only way
to make good was to cut myself off
from my income. / did. / got this
job through an advertisement in a
newspaper. 1t won't be long until I
get something better, and then l will
go right ahead and earn my $4,000"
IF he wishes to get ahead with US
he will have to show ability" de-
clared Charles Craine, owner of the
hrnHnraO firm, T ic
employed as a clerk. Mr.. Craine said
he had no idea of the real identity Of
his new employee, but that it made no
difference now that he knew him and
his position
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

- - - - - -
At the rate OF exchange re-
Gently prevailing, $50 would
buy 100000 German marks;
$4,000 would buy 1000, 900, 900,
and 5o,oo0, 600 would buy 1,o0o,-
600, ,o0o, 900. tone triiIion) marks.
Reviews Of Germany's finan-
ciai condition state that she has
issued, in all forms Of currency,
about 1000, 600, 900, 900 marks.
II she could proceed about the
matter 80 quietly as not to dis
turb the above rate Of exchange,
she would be able to retire all
her inflated currency for sum
considerably less than 500, ,000,-
900 and place the mark at its
pre-war value. Germany's in
dustriaI lords should not have
much difficulty in raising $780,
O0O, 900.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
WHIPPING Band Shown New Life

Houston, Textile volunteer whip
ping band at Goose Creek. an oil town
near here, Is again busy after months
OF apparent inactivity. Mrs. r.. Ii.
Harrison, thirty years old. and h. A.
Armand, twenty-eight years old, were
whipped one night recently, it was re-
ported.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
Old Enolish superstition.

An old Sussex (Eng.) cure for
whooping cough Is: Borrow donkey.
place the patient on its back with his
or her face towards its tail and lead
1t to certain spot fixed on in your
own mind three times runningfor three
succeeding DAYS.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
Radio Concert With Every Shave.

Bristol, Pa.-Radio concerts with
shaves are being advertised by James
Williams, a barber AT Bristol, Pa, who
has installed wireless outfit In his
shop Williams figures me radio music
will eliminate talking during shaves,
with better work resulting.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
Yule for chrlstmas.

"Yule" Is the old name for Christ
mas, and is still used In Scotland and
the north Of England. and retained In
the term "Yule-log" 1t was Originally
In England and Scandinavia the festi-
val of the winter solstice.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

Three Children Drown as Ice Breaks.
Camden, N. J.-Three children
drowned in Newton Creek, near here,
when ice on the surface Of the stream
broke. The children were playing
with sled and. despite frantic eff
forts to save them, all perished.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
Rang Town Fire Alarm
to Get His Witnesses

In order to subpoena 1.O50
witnesses in the trial of two
shop strikers who were accused
of violating the industrial court
law, the sheriff of Brown coun-
ty, Kansas, rang the fire bells
at Horton, Kan, where most of
the witnesses live, and when the
crowd had assembled, virtually
every person In II was notified
TO be In court at the next SEES
sion.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
Youths Must Stay Home
at Night for Two Years

Judge Vanderwerp of Muske-
gon, Mich. In paroling Frank
Kettle and Roy Mcclure, each
less than twenty years old, who
were convicted of the charge of
breaking and entering build
ing, made 1t provision that
they must stay at home nights
for two years.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
Man Risks Life to Save Dog.

Chicago.-Thomas Berg risked his
life to save a little dog marooned on
the ice of Lake Michigan. Berg. who
cannot swim. walked two blocks over
thin ice to save the animal.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

A new Bowling Club has started in
Woodcliff known as the Lady Elks'
Bowling Club" These ladies meet
every Wednesday at the State Bowl
ing Alley. The following members
belong: Mrs. w. Ross, president;
Mrs, Lane, secretary; Mrs. Proppe,
Mrs. Hagen, Mrs. Gluck, Mrs. w.
Odenwaller, Mrs. F. Hundt. Mrs. A.
Wenk, Mrs. Boecklin, Miss Oed, Mrs.
Murphy, Mrs Gerlach, Mrs. r. Rad
life, Mrs. Seward, Mrs. McCrea, and
Mrs. Tierny.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
Crash Turns Christening Into Funeral

Crash Turns Christening Into Funeral.
Hannibal, GA double christen-
ing was turned into funeral when
the steering gear on an automobile
broke and threw the machine into
ditch, killing William Hoelscher of
Hannibal. O., and inJuring his wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoelscher were on their
way to attend the christening of twin
babies of Mrs. Hoelscher's sister, in
Quincy, O.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
The Other Feilow-That is.

Any first-class whittier can think up
a lot of things a fellow ought to be
able to make a fortune out of.-Balti-
more Sun
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mullaney, of
Thirty-first street, entertained num-
Der of friends at their home last Sun
day night.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

Miss Florence Cronin, of 124 Thir-
ty-third street, entertained number
of friends at her home in honor of her
nineteenth birthday. The table was
decorated in patriotic colors. Dane
ing and singing was enjoyed by all.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

A ten pound baby daughter was
born to Mr. and Mrs Lon Perrand,
of Thirty-first street.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

The Jordon Sisters who start the
show at the Twin Capitol with wire
walking and dancing act, are Wood
cliff girls. They have been living at
Thirty-first street for the past six
years.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
HERE AND THERE
WOODCLIFF

Miss Pauline Ross of Thirty-fifth
street, has returned to her home for
a weeks vacation from school at
Worcester, Mass.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

Mr.. Ted Rusch has returned home
after a business trip south.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

A meeting of the Rainbow Club
was held at the home of Miss Peggie
Huber last Tuesday night.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09
Pheasant HatcherIes.

The state of Massachusetts main
tains three pheasant hatcheries, one
at North Wilbraham, one at East
Sandwich and one at Marshfeld.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

A surprise party was given to Mr..
and Mrs. w. Stockton, the newlyweds
at the home of the bride last Saturday
night. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Fox, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rol-
Inns, Miss M. Flood, Mr.. J. Preston,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Porter.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

Mrs. Sherman, of Thirty-first street,
has been confined to her home after
a severe fall while getting off the
jitney last week.
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

Great preparations are being made
for the firemen's dance for this Sat-
urday night
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

"1I1' cigarettes by choosing for their name
the address of its Home Office-l11 Fifth
Avenue, New York.
The American public honored the judg-
Palisadian., 1923-03-09

ment of The American Tobacco Company
by making it one of the four biggest national
sellers in less than Is months time.
We would be honored to have you try
them.
The Seward gateway., 1923-01-16
APPEAL |S MADE
 BY SOVIET RUSSIA

LAUSANNE, Jan. 16.-M. Tchitch- erin, the Russian soviet foreign min ister, made an appeal for recognition of the soviet federation. in state ment to the Associated Press.
 "The soviet republic" he said "ear- nestly hopes that the beginning of the new year will bring us into closer collaboration with the American peo- pie for productive work and for the opening of our natural resources to mankind
 My most earnest desire is univer sal naval disarmament on land. peace and productive work. The soviet re public is strong enough to resist az gression, but we must regret that the scheme which had prevailed at Lau- same will compel us to arm and for tify our south coast and will divert from us our fundamental aim-produc- ion"