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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
RADIO AIDS FUR BUYERs

The Edmondson Journal began in 1922 to broadcast with what was then said to be the most northerly radio equipment of the hemisphere. The installation was of the 50O-watt Mar conf type, having 45O-meter wave length.
 The service has been so successful that the range has since been extended by installing a 2,000-watt equipment.
 The commercial value of such a serv- ice is demonstrated by what occurred several years ago. Fur trading coun- tries sent out their buyers with in structions to purchase from the Indians at certain stated prices. After these men were far afield the market for furs began to drop alarmingly. The traders had no means of communicating with their representatives in the open. The latter went on buying and the compan- ies continued to loss with every pur- chase made till the sum lost was at least $300,000 and may have been as much as one-half million dollars.
 Hereafter it will be possible for buy. CTS to go forth equipped with personal receiving outfits. At appointed times they will listen for instructions from the home office. They will not be2ab. to talk back, of course-but what man. ager of sales force will object to that!
 The possibilities are illustrated by the experience of q Dominion radio engi- neer, Mir. Price, who, at Fort PrOvi- dence; nearly a thousand miles north of Edmonton, edified the neighborhood with reports from San Francisco of the Dempsey Carpenter mill at Jersey City. MT. Rice, with his powerful out fit, was able to hear the Philippines chatting airily with Hawaii-Phila- delphia Ledger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
POCKET SET IS
 RAGE IN PARIS Latest Can Be Carried IT| Space Occupied By
 Watch

PARIS.-French wireless inventor,3 have been devoting their attention tt devices for cheapening and popularizinta wireless receiving sets in forms which| will be useful in ordinary life.
 A new crystal set for short distanceA has been placed on the market. The set in inclosed in case four inches 1T diameter, for carrying in the pocket hks a watch. The aerial is in the form oi a chain reaching from the left pocket q the waistcoat to the right. One end ol the chain is attached to two terminak inside the watch, while the other re mains in the pocket. When the wearet wishes to listen in he takes out com pact set of ear pieces which fit in casf about the same size as that for the crys} tai. Tuning in is like winding watch
 Tests with such set show it can re ceive over a distance of eleven miles Its principal use, so far, has been to ob: tain exchange rates on the franc and dollar which are broadcast every hail hour from the Eiffel tower. Manipulasl tors on the Bourse can sit in a cafe and obtain exchange rates as we'll as on the BourSe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
OSAKA A NIGHT PARADE
Te: jim Honored by Gorgeous Spectacle
 of Water

One thousand years ago, says Japan csc historical mythology, lived Tenjin, the soldier-poet whose gloRious deeds in behalf of his emperor won him deifica tion after death. Recently the water festival celebrated in his honor annual fy for the last hundred years, was com memorated in Osaka.
 The largest Tenjin shrine in Japan is situated in Osaka and so it is fitting that the most elaborate festival honor ing him should be held in the indus trial Venice to Japan. The Tenjin festival is the largest and most elab- crate celebrated in Osaka and is the only: important fete using the pictur esqIfe waters of the Dojima river for a setting.
 At 6 o'clock at night the banks of the Dojima were spotted with watchers like patchwork quilt and every bridge or window that commanded view of the river was crowded to capacity and boat loads of spectators lined both shores.
 The water procession started at z o'clock from the main Tenjin shrine on the banks of the Dojima. Hocket bombs announced the departure. The crowd on the bridge adjacent to tine Dojima building waited until the dusk had faded into semi-darkness before the slow moving procession came into view. First came half dozen boats, lowed by puffing launch, and con taining several hundred cheering, shout ing devotees of the shrine. These boats were not lighted and the occupants were could be heard better than seen.
 There followed boat after boat, each gOrgeously lighted with paper lanterns of every conceivable shape and size. The different boats offered various at fractions. On one the lion dance was in progress, the main performers wear ing over their head grotesque masks representative of lions head, the bizarre effect being heightened by the fitting shadows cast by swinging Ian terms, and the sudden radiance of a blazing flares
 On another boat, costumed aero bat, performed hair-raising stunts from the rungs of a ladder that was sus- pended in vertical position above the heads of the occupants of the bark. An elaborately lighted and decorated boat, contained. miniature shrine ded- icated to the great Tenjin.
 The view from Dodjima building office window overlooking the river framed a never-to-be forgotten picture. On both Hanks of the river lanterns twinkled, and here and there red flares outlined the crowds. Buildings all along the route were brilliantly lighted stars into the air, to be mirrored in the waters of the river.
 The procession required about an hour to pass and, bound on its ten mile journey to the branch shrine on the lower banks of the Dojima, did not complete the return journey to the main shrine until early morning. At the b,anch shrine there vas a brief journey-Japan Advertiser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
RADIOGRAMS

The total value of radio apparatus and tubes manufactured in this coun- try last year aggregated $4S,O32,927.
 By linking the wire lines and broad casting stations, single voice can si- multaneously reach every corner of the United States.
 George Dewey Hay of Station WLS, Chicago, was elected the most popular radio announcer in the country. For this honor he was awarded replica of a microphone in 14-karat solid fold.
 Nearly. hundred America colleges and universities maintain and operate broadcasting stations, while others ar range with stations to have members of their faculties broadcast series of lectures.
 No monopoly exists in the radio in- dustry in the United States today and hone ever will exist" This declaration was made recently before the third na- tionad radio conference, by Secretary of Commerce Hoover. in reply to wide spread protest against any monopolistlc control of wireless communication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
the other on the road until the best posi- tien is found.

My engine starts hard although it seems to be in good condition and runs well once it is started. The compression is good and the power is excellent.- Fl. l.. M.
 See that the carburetor is properly adjusted, paying particular attention to the low-speed adjustment, and increas- ing the richness of the law-speed mix ture if necessary. See that the choke is working properly. Examine the spark plugs, being sure that the points are not more than 1.32 inches apart, and see that the breaker points are smooth and true and that the maximum gap when open is not more than 1.64 inches Jess on some cars).
 My car has a peculiar thump in the rear when travelling at all speeds.-A. k. w.
 Probably you have broken tooth in pinion or ring gear in the rear axle. Remove the cover from the rear axle and examine the teeth. If broken tooth is found the gear must be replaced.
 The brakes on my car do not work properly, although have recently re- lined them. It is impossible to adjust them so that the car will stop quickly without having them so tight that they drag and beat in short time, and even then they are not as good as they ought to bel. F. o.
 It is possible that in refining them you used lining that was too thin, in which case it will be necessary to line the brakes again. Also, assuming that the thickness of the lining is correct, an ex- animation may show that the brake drums are so badly worn that an over size lining should have been used. When lrake drums arc badly worn they should either be replaced or the old drums should be turned down to smooth surface, although in the latter cmse it is absolutely necessary to use thicker lining.
 My right front tire has slow leak. I have had it off several times without finding the trouble. I have also put iI a new valve and am sure the valve does not leak.--J. c. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
Denatured Alcohol
What is the best way to adjust

What is the best way to adjust carburetor?-C. P. N.
 Assuming that the carburetor has high and low-speed adjustments, start the engine and run it until warm. Retard the spark and close the throttle until the engine runs at it's slowest speed. Vary the low speed adjustment slowly one way and then the other until the engine runs at it's highest speed, with spark retarded and without changing throttle position Adjust throttle stop until en- zine idles at minimum speed. Turn down high-speed adjusting nut until engine backfires ywhen throttle is opened quickly, and then open up high-speed adjustment until throttle can be opened quickly without causing backifring. If this adjustment does not give maximum hill-climbing ability. the high-speed nut should be moved slightly one way or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
DRILLING HOLES IN GLASS

One of the newest and quickest ways to drill holes in glass is to use brass or copper tube in thin walls instead of a triangular file. The tube is placed in a brace and drilling is accomplished with powdered carborundum as cut ting agent. A guide of wood keeps the tube properly centered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
PRY uP PRONGS OF SOCKETS

Because the prongs of socket very often become bent so that the spring tention is very weak, it is good plan to pry up the socket springs with a screwdriver. This should be done only after the batteries are disconnected in the socket Take all tubes out of the set, as a slip of the screwdriver may knock the tip off of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
VALUE VARIABLE CONDENSER

The variable condenser is considered the most important unit in a radio re- ceiver. Unless it is very carefully de- signed and constructed, it will compile tely wreck even the most efficient cir cults. The best possible condenser de- sign is one whereby there are positive stops provided in such manner that when the rotor plates are completely
 neshed inside the stationary plates they cannot be turned and further in the same direction, and correspondingly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
A TIP ON SOLDERING

When soldering to aluminium, clean the surface of the metal with little benzine to remove all dirt and greatse, then melt small quantity of solder on the spot with a hot iron. While the solder is molten, scratch the surface of the spot to be soldered with a wire brush. This will break down the oxide film and allow the solder to reach the metal underneath and "tin" the alum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
::-: Radio Hints :-:

there is stop which prevents any fur ther movement when the plates are en- tirely outside the stationary plates With such a condenser, it is possible to solder flexible copper gauge wire con- nection to the shaft. The other eni of this flexible connector is joined to the binding post, provided to enable the user to wire the condenser into his set. This type has a minimum of losses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
IMPORTANCE OF GOOD AERIAL

The direct cause of the comparative poor results obtained by some of the receiving sets is the aerial systef. Some are improperly placed, some have poor and unsoldered connections, while oth- CTS are of length far more suitable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
yERNIER AIDS TUNING

A vernier is a device which aids in fine tuning It may take many forms, but in general it moves dial slower and more evenly than the human hand can move it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02

My right front tire has a slow leak. I have had it off several times without finding the trouble. have also put ill a new valve and I am sure the valve does not leak.-J. c. G.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-14
WHY PAY THE PENALTY
Of EXCESS FAT?

Do you know that excess Fat Is
dangsrous-that IL crowds the heart,
lungs and kidneys. woakens the vital
organs, lowers the vitality. increases
blood pressure and often causes heart
trouble. rheumatism. anemia. diabetes
and other discascs7 Do you know
that Fat people are no longer consid.
cred good insurance risks and that
the chances arc against the fat per.
son five 30 ono when sickness comss ?
Why then continue to carry a bur.
den OF dangerous. unsiEhtly fat when
u is now so easy TO reduce with com.
fort and safety? Neu,roids. DR.. II. l..
Graham's famous prescription. coun.
teracts yeast producing alcohol in tho
stomach, check fat at the source and
quickly reduce fat already accumu.
lated.
NeutroIda contain no thyroid or
habit.formlng drugs. are pleasant TO
take and highly beneficial. They not
only enable person to reduce to
normal weight with comfort and
safety, but they tone up the entire
system and give increased health and
strength.
You can get Neutroids on n positive
guarantee Of satisfaction or money
back at Bartell Drug Stores.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-14
set chair for Mrs. Woodchuck in front Of curtain

Happy-GoLucIsy park was very
popular.
Nancy and Nick aud Mister ~
were AZ bury uH robins after "a rain
storm. keeping u in order and hay.
ing things all spick and span when
the wood folk and meadow folk De,
gan 90 arrive with their pennies
and lunches 10 spend thc day,
We'll I declarcr' said Mister zip
ono day whom be- was taking tickets
al tho gate. III here doesn't come
NH woodchuok al dressed up In
her sunday best.
How DO you do. Mrs. wood.
chuck. How are sou todny7"
"Oh. I'm pretty well. thank you, %
said Mrs Woodchuck breathlrssly.
for tho grounding lady was very
fat and nhe had been hurrying.
Here's my 10 cents 10 get In" hhc
painted. But I didn't como TO ride
on the merry go.round or tho roller
coatter ! didn't even bring my
lunch. and I came or without the
children because It's secret"
"a fecretr' exclaimed Nancy and
Nick ana Mister zip All together
Yes" nodded Mrs woodchuck.
- Eccroti The other day when I
was here with Wally and the chil.
dren. / saw sign over there which
said. Pictures taken while you
watt That's why l came today
10 get my picture taken. Could you
take my picture while walt. Mis-.
ter ZIP. could your"
"of courser' smiled Mister Zip.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-14

HE WAS STAGGERING on TIE
SHORE
course with your help-who induced
him 20 flee. And his flight has end.
od--by that" lie poiniyd TO the
telegram.
Il don't see how Il can be held
against you. Ia the least degree.
Dorothy assured him earnestly. You
were kind gcncrous-wo wonderful all
the way thru" Her voice dropped a
tone. BESIDES. this is no worsc-bet'
ter. In fact that he should die do
Ing decent thing going to the help
OF a sinking ship-'han to die-in the
prison on Ebert street,
Life Imprisonment No, Ivan not
FOR Peter. Liberty was always "A pas.
sion with him-with an his race. for
that mattor-and he'd rather be dead
than in prison. I've got that eonsola'
ton az least"
How amazed am that this should
come from the North when We both
supposed he wus In South America
She looked At him quickly. There
was no doubt about the genuincncss
OF this nmazcmcnt, lie saw her look
OF surprise and turned quickly In eN'
PLANTATION. lie took such Il chance.
Dorothy: / had "A perfect course laid
out for him-one that no one could
have followed up there. In
American territory. he was In hourly
risk OF arrest. II frightens mo 10
think Of tho risk he ran"
but there IS no risk now she
told him grimly He's past all that
-
Yves. Perhaps It's Tor the best Try
no, 10 mourn too much. little girl.'
To turn the current Of her thought
he took his violina marvellous thing
OF sheillikc mnhogany-from its
case. and standing beside the win
dow. he began 20 play.
He was telling her Of his Iowa
love that would go thru fire or wat
er. triumph or disgmce. II was a love
that Elorified her. but yet Il some
way appalled, her. too.
u was not the kind OF love that
Peter had given hcr-tender. almost
fathcrly. a tolerant, protective love
and yet strong with that eternal
strength Of tho Anglo Saxon. Peter
had been bitterly jealous at last. but
II had taken many little indiscrc
truly. but yet doubt
less intolerablo from his point Of view
to make him so. She would not
dare play thus with Ivan, His jeal
ousy would be like a flrebrand. his
hate like a dagger blade.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-14
NOW GO on Win rmE STORY

In "a moment Ivan himself was
standing az her side. his countenance
clouded in sympathy for her She
Was ever amazed az this man. lie
was tall and looked slender, but she
knew tho iron IN those Ions. easily
flowing muscles. There was dark,
ness, a foreign look in his handsome
face that fascinated her even as u
csimnged her. something oriental
and mysterious that she could not ca
actly trace or anAylre
lie had come out ~ Russia az tho
beginning Of the revolution. aud was
hailed az once as a new master OF the
violin. Before that time he was wide
~ known In the theater Of Pctrograd
and tho Russian court. but no had
not cared TO seek lauTels abroad.
MY dear giri-' ne told her. his
thin face lighting lie took her hand.
bowed. and touched Il To his lips.
Then they took seats. side by side.
on the big divan. His voice strcamed
on. comforting. cheering not only
with his carefully chosen tho swift.
flowing words, but by exquisite mod.
ulation OF It's tones.
Il suppose you'll never forgive
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-14

mothers and babies.
one Of tho most interesting fea.
lures or the eourso Of instruction
takes place on Tuesday. Under
Or. Joslin's directions, clinic on
the treatment Of diabetes in chill.
drcn will be held.
Several children, ranging from
: 10 10 years OF age. suffering from
diabetes. viii enjoy dinbstic
luncheon AZ the university commons.
al which time they will demon.
strate dihbetic food and menus and
win make laboratory dsmonstru.
tiona Of tho tests necessary In the
management Of their respective
casea
From 10 9 IN the afternoon DR.
Josiln win conduct clinic before
tho attending physicians. utlng
these children 10 Illustrate his
lecture.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-14
CHAPTER III
Peters Rescue

JITHEN Peter Newhall was hurled
w into that awful sea he had no
shadow OF dream but that this was
his last conscious instant. There was
no battling those mountainous
waves. and the Jagged edges OF the
cruel rocks would destroy him in n
moment. Yet. as always in the last
degree OF crisis, the instant was one
OF marvellous clarity Of thought.
Not merely the physical body
strengthens and gathers reserve
power in a crisis. The mental powers
are likewise enhanced, encompasslng
whole world in one glance. the
breadth OF many years in an instant.
It's the end" Peter told himself In
one flash OF binding light.
In that instant he thought of Doro.
thy. Her image was just as plain. Just
as vivid in that eerie gray dawn as
II he had just left her side. The en-.
chanted hours that he had spent with
her passed in instantaneous review
before him-those hours before Ivan
had ever appeared with his heavenly
music, before the world had come 10
be too much with him and with her,
the wife at his side. In that terrible
instant his heart cried out TO her as
1t had never done in the fullness Of
their happiness. She was his own. his
wife. the woman that God had given
him. and he wanted her beyond any
reach Of words or thought.
There was an abiding quality OF
strength in him yet--for all these
last months of debauchery- his
last impulse was in prayer for her.
He wanted her destiny to be serene;
his last breath Of vivid conscious.
ness before he felt the first, shatter.
ing impact of his body against tho
crags was given 10 her, wholly and
without reservation.
The first blow against the crags
almost Knocked him Unconscious.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-14
The Idngle


I could know, instead Of thia aching
silence, che ripping laughter with
which you were wont 10 break our
understanding silencsa. used 60
listen Tor tho rustic of your gown
and ] was almost nngcred when
other women would brush past me-
and ! caught the rvishug Of their
skirts
Then ! took a sudden resolution.
I tworo I would como thru. that I
would so Co you, and altho you
might turn the sword I'm my side. !
would pun n out aud throw IL away
aud come back. Cured Tor ever
more
But on, Sally. Sally. the wound
Is deeper and more terrible than
ever.
Copyright 1894. by Seattle starr
TOMORROW; The letter contiu.
uod.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-14
MO SMOKE UP
~ IN PARADISE

A LTHo tho forest fires OF the past
n few days have thrown blan.
kot OF smoke over the Sound coun.
Try. Paradise valley. on the side OF
Mount Rainier. Is above ths haze.
according 20 a statement issued sat.
urday by 7. II. Martin, general man.
ager of the Rainier National Park
Co.
when smoke Is very dense at
sea level. there is sometimes an aft.
ernoon haze In the park. but the
cool night air oonGenses this and
the mornings arc always crystal
clear" he declares. II make this
statement because OF the many In.
quiries We have had concerning
smoke conditions at the mountain"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-14
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