The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-27


and the business manager talked over
the possibilities OF a radio column
with exclusive Somerset County news.
II has been the object of the radio
column to insert news which would
be of interest to our local readers.
There are many items Of interest
coming up each week that are Won
derful news items but which cannot
be called local news. We appre-
ciate that the readers of the Report
er like to know just what is going on
in Somerset County but we feel sure
that some items of interest, like new
hook-upg and new machines, are of
vital importance, especially to the
amateur of Somerset County.
The editor of the column would
therefore appreciate any news items
which appeal to our readers as local
news. The column is inserted so
that each and every radio fan may
know what his neighbor and friend in
Somerset County is doing or getting
In the radio line.
Broadcasting from the large sta
tons has become of vital interest to
the country at large. Local stations
are therefore very interesting to To-
cal people. AS was mentioned last
week, the editor is trying very hard
to place hroadcastng instrument
on the roof of the Hotel Oxford. In
terest in this project must be cir
culated so that it will be direct
benefit to the town of Skowhegan
There Is much work to be done and
the stimulation of interest in this
work Is what the editor would appre-
ciate. We ask that letters be sent to
broadcasting stations so that they
may know Just what radio fans think
of the broadcasting concerts. We al
so ask that our readers of the radio
column let us know just what they
think of the undertaking of placing
this station in Skowhegan. There
are many ideas which can be sub
mltted; let's hear from all our read
ers in Somerset County.
We would be glad to publish your
letters, both pro and con, but let us
hear from you. The undertaking is
large, so your moral help and support
issat least necessary.
The sets which have been installed
locally seem TO be giving wide salts
faction during the past weeks. The
concerts and programs being broad
casted are coming through with won
derful satisfaction. The sporting
element of our community had the
pleasure of listening to bouts broad
casted from Madison Square Garden,
Pittsburg and Boston. | have had
many requests to send letters of con
graduation on the work being done
by station KDKA and station WEAF.
Robert Simpson is striding right
along with his work in the radio line.
Boys like this are more than won
derful addition to community. APP
probation of the amateur work by
young men of Skowhegan cannot go
without some mention of what they
are doing.
Harry Smith is on the road to an
amateurs license. Go to 1t, Harry.
We need more of men like Harry
Smith to boost radio locally The
knights of the Round Table generally
meet at Harry and George Smiths
store every morning and talk over
the proceeding night.
Bob Ordway is another man who is
greatly interested in radio work. We
would possibly go long ways before
we found man more pleased with
receiving outfit than Mr.. Ordway.
Fred Fellows Is back in town and
tunes in every evening on his Neu-
trodyne. Ed Ford, another radio en-
thusiast, has got great idea. The
editor thinks that Mr.. Ford has the
right idea as to the elimination OF
static. Let Mr.. Ford tell you about
1t.
Alton Roderick is getting great re-
suits with his Neutrodyne Set. II
the mill would only close, Alton
would be able to get better results,
but 1t is hard thing for him to SIT
up late nights and attend work the
next day. This applies not only to
Mr.. Roderick but to several other OF
our radio enthusiasts.
The Eagle Club are getting the
broadcasts of all the boxing bouts
with regularity If you want to
know how radio comes in, ask the
boys at the Eagle Club.
There are two sets IN town which
give some wonderful results. These
are to two Radiola Grand outfits own
ed by our First Selectman and Free
land kincaid Both these gentlemen
and their friends surely enjoy some
mighty fine concerts.
There arc two of the new type non
radiating Radicals installed in SHOW
hogan, one at the home of Mr. Jew
ell and the other at the home of Mr.
Everett T.. Goodrich. Fol. the bene-
fit of other local fans. these two sets
are setting quite pace.
Willie Gardner OF Canaan has re-
guested that.a blue print OF the shock
absorber be sent to him. For Mr..
Gardeners benefit, we wish to state
Just as soon as another shipment ar
rives, Mr.. Gardner will receive one
Immediately.
Questions submitted by Monday
morning will be answered through
our column. Address Radio News,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Skowhegan.