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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
BY HARRY GEORGE

Admitting that static Is a bugbear Il
radio, 1t knows no favorite type of set
1t affects all, but engineers have de
signed circuits and methods Of recep
tion which at the present stage Of de
velopment can be termed as highly sat
isfactory means.
One of the greatest steps along these
lines Is the development Of the loop
aerial. 1t Is a we'll known fact that
good summer reception can be OBJ
tained with the aid Of loop aerial and
one or more stages Of radio frequency.
Even distant signals have been copied
In the hottest summer months on GER
tain semi-favorable nights.
But to get down to the point of our
talk. 1t has been said that loop will
pick up but Ito the signal voltage that
could be obtained with the use Of an
outdoor aerial. If this is so 1t is
easily seen that we must Increase or
amplify this signal to such value that
It will operate a detector; the method
of wiring up and operating a radio
frequency amplifer has been published
In detail many times, therefore 1t will
not be given now. Our thought Is the
construction Of the loop itself. In
laboratories and work accomplished by
the vast number of radio experiment
ers different types and sizes of loops
have been used, ranging in size from
small ceiis one inch in diameter, honey
comb coils and receiving coils of vari-
GUS tuners up to massive single-turn
loops measuring 10 feet on a side.
Best Type Of Loop.
Experiments proved that the best
type Of loop for use on the broadcast
ing wave lengths measured about 81
feet on a side and consisted Of but a
single turn Of No. Is green and yellow
single conductor lamp cord. This loop
was tuned by means of .00O6 variable
complished by It fully equaled those
obtained with an outdoor aerial meas
uring rs feet long.
Owing to its awkward dimensions 1t
was impractical for home use. There
are, however, smaller and more con-
venient sizes to handle which will give
very good results.
The illustrations will give the expe-
rimenter an idea of types Of loops
which can be constructed at a very
small cost. Figure l shows the loop
used in the Sleeper Monotrol receiver.
The crosspieces measure 81 inches, or
1914 inches on a side. 1t is wound with |
10 turns of standard flexible loop wire |
spaced one-half inch apart, the outside |
turn measuring Is inches. 1t Is pro-
vided with set Of taps, which are con-
nected to the I'd, 4th, 9th. Sth and 9th !
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and used Lydia E. Pinkham's San
alive Wash, and found that 30 healing.
] am not entirely well yet for l was IN
bad shape when ! started your medicine,
but am 30 much better that am not
afraid to recommend it, and think if
keep on taking it, it will cure me. /
have done my work all alone this sum-
mer, caring for four children, and .
canned 300 quarts of fruit and made
500 glasses Of jelly, 50 you see must
be better. l feel pretty good all tho
time and / am glad to tell others about
the medicine. Mrs. C. ]. WENNER-
MARX, Box al, Norwalk, Iowa.
Women can depend upon Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to re-
ieve them from female troubles. Fog
sale by druggists everywhere.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
CAP "a
ANDMEy
BlEE1LILs[A
FACING WRONG WAY

In Arkansas q man and his wife
were sitting outside their house when
a funeral procession passed The man
was comfortably seated in chair that
was tilted back towards the street, his
feet on the sill Of an open window.
II think that's the funeral of OIL man
Williams" he remarked Reckon it's
the biggest seen In these parts for
while, amt 1t, Car'lineT
"A purity good-sized one. Bud" his
wife replied.
II sure would like to see It," said
Bud what a pity aiIt' facin' that
wayi-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
Not the Same 'Fish"

You poor fish ~
This remark was overheard in the
New York aquarium. In these city
Institutions they always try to In
struct the public
You poor fish !"
An attendant Immediately ap-
preached bowed politely to the lady.
and said: They do not mind being
in the tanks. There they are well
fed and also protected from their nat
ural enemies. 1t Is doubtful If they
know their liberty Is In any way re
stricted- So you need not feel sorry
for the fish,"
But the lady was addressing her ~
marks TO her husband.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
Do Not Shield Panel

In connecting up a receiver, wheth-
er 1t be a single-tube "blooper" or n
slx-tube super. always keep the high
potential wires away from the panel
If set is correctly wired in this re-
spect 1t is not necessary to shield the
panel. 1t is not good practice to shield
panel when not necessary, as the
shield forms one plate of a condenser,
with the wires that are not at ground
potential as the other, and will result
In broader tuning.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20

crepe or chiffon is employed. develop
Ing almost into shawl-like proportions.
However, the fabric is so sheer one
does not find such a scarf cumbersome
In the least.
AS we all know, It Is not the idea
of the scarf which is new, but the fact
that 1t is made Of the yard goods of
which the dress Is fashioned. presents
the aspect Of novelty.
The luxury Of knitted silk frock
Who, having glimpsed the handsome
checked and plaided ones, which
have so recently appeared upon the
scenes of fashion, can resist the temp
tationI Most of these newer models
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
SCARF AND FKOCK ENSEMBLE;
COLORFUL CHECKS AND STRIPES

THE scarf and frock ensemble is
L all the style" To the mode and
It's clientele this Idea OF making the
scarf of the same material as the
dress, is proving Of genuine appeal. 1t
Is vogue Of fascinating possibilities
which appeals alike to professional
stylist and home dressmaker as well.
The scarf to match" fashion is
charmingly presented In the costume
ensemble In the picture The frock
u Of printed crepe. rust, navy and
white comprising the coloring. The
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20

emphasize the straightline silhouette.
expressing individuality in an all-over
patterning Of gay colored checks.
Powder blue is an outstanding color
throughout all fashiondom this season.
Particularly does this apply to knitted
outerwear, In that this delectable
shade Is proving the favonte for
sweaters. frocks and scarves. An all
over pattern Of checks In powder blue
and white makes the straigbtline
knitted silk frock shown in the picture
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
Buy Good Phones

The phones are one Of the necessities
Of the radio set. If the phones are poor
II will not be possible to receive long
distance stations, because the weak
current that flows through the tele-
phone windings will not be strong
enough to actuate movement of the
diaphragm. Be sure that the phones
are Of good make and avoid disa2point-
ment.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20

tcarf ingeniously combines these three
shades in the triple border of plain
crepe. The insets of narrow and wide
lace insertion add to the effective
ness.
In many instances the scarf is made
to serve in place of sleeves. That is,
scarf matched to the frock is art
fully worn so as to reveal yet con-
ceal' the arm, and thus is the sleeve
less gown given new Interpretation
The match-scarf frock Is exquisitely
developed In georgette, this season.
Sometimes the entire width of the
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
Suppose He Didn't

Terry. riding with Tim in the lat
ters motor car, began to worry az
they approached grade crossing
neck and neck with an express train.
Wouldn't ye better stop and Let
her go by first7" he asked.
Jaw, what's the matter Wild yer
demanded Tim. Cant ye see the
sign tellin' the ingineer to look out
for tn carsT'-Capper's Weekly.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
Removing Transformers
From One Set to Another

This article Is a description Of a
able A. F. transformers in receiving
set can be moved from one set to an
other as quickly as vacuum tube and
without disturbing any wiring or
loosening and tightening any nuts or
binding posts. This arrangement
makes the purchase of more than two
or ttree transformers unnecessary. no
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20

matter how many different receiving
sets the experimenter may use.
The scheme, as can be seen from
the drawing consists of mounting the
transformers upon separate, identical
bases of bakelite or formica on which
four contacts made from switch stop
pins are fastened. The contacts are
wired to the terminals Of the trans
formers. II different makes Of trans
formers are used, be sure the G B.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20

Ombre shadings are presented In
shades Of copper and heather combfna-
lions are also favored.
Knitted frocks with en- exclusive ap-
peal exploit unique embroidery done In
multi-colored yarns These all-over
embroidered effects are Offset by an
accompaniment Of plant knit borders
and bindings. A happy adaptation of
embroidery In the field of knitted de
sign Is achieved especially In the
compose" frocks which show the skirt
portion perfectly plain with the upper
portion deliberately patterned
JULIA BOTTOMLEY
&C. 1874. Western Newspaper UnnA)
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
Only WY Out

Whats the matter with Blankstein
and Blankstein? hear they've made
an assignment"
~Yes; you see they failed to agree
and 30 they agreed to fall"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
Ignition

The force was out to lunch-leaving
the bookkeeper alone in the store A
handsome young chap strobe in do
they keep automobile accessories
hereT he asked
The little bookkeeper smiled her
sweetest. "Only me-" she replied
Good Hardware
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20

INV muCu Ou your
medicine has done
me. When l started
Ito take it / was al
most bed fast and
would have been In
bed all the time if /
had had any one to
care for my children
There was 30 much
swelling and pain
that / could hardly
take a step. / took
LII
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
Which Made Up for II

First housekeeping a million
yesterday didn't seem to disturb
Smallfunds a particle.
Second Broker-No; he tells me his
wife has had pretty good week at
mah-jongg.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
Taking No Chances

Click never knew such a fussy
man.
Clack-What's he done now7
Click-He sold his plot In the GENE
terry because they buried man who
died Of contagious disease too near it
American Legion Weekly.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
AT THE BIER

You say he was no believer In
signs?"
Couldn't have been-drove full tilt
right by one marked .Danger-Slow
Up"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
The Specialist

Enraged Father Cat top Of stairs,
2:30 a. m-)-An right, Maud 1 only
say it's pity he doesn't know how to
say goodnight.
Maud (from below)-Oh, doesn't he
though? You ought to come and take
a look.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
Public School Democracy

Asks a correspondent of Doc Brady:
How long before my boy can go
out after measles"
The boy doesn't have to go out
after measles. Just give him a seat
In school and they will come to him"
Detroit News.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20

Toni hear that Ted has had an
accident.
Bob-Yes; some one gave him a
tiger cub and told him 1t would eat OF
his hand.
"Well?"
at did 70
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
Lucky Fishern,on Got This

Taken from the waters of Lake
Minnewanka, at Banff, a trout that
weighed 81 pounds is now being
mounted by local taxidermists and
will be placed In the Banff museum
1t is ~ inches long and "a inches in
circumference Many good trout have
been caught In the lake this year. but
none so large as this. These Lake
trout in the Minnewanka waters ara
one of the mysteries of the Rockies.
II is said to be the only lake In the
mountains harboring this variety Of
fish.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20

I style details are indicated In the ad
Unstable collar. 1t may be worn but
toned up close or thrown open
Novelty abounds In knitted design to
a degree which goes far ahead Of all
previous records. In addition to
checked, plaided and striped effects
are the handsome tapestry motifs Un-
usual effects are attained In blocked
designs which combine raised squares
of the wooden yarn on a fiber back
ground.
Bouclette yarns are extensively
used. marked by their novel coloringx
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
HOW THIS WOMAN
GOT STRENGTH
Put Up 800 Quarts Fruit, 500
Glasses Jelly and Took Care
Of Four Children

NorwaIk, Iowa-"Ihave been mean
ing for some time to write and tell you
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20

Whsn he proposed he lost his head.
Which fact he quickly told her.
She didn't mind. for she instead
Put her head on his shoulder.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20

Indictments
In this. a period of unrest
And curious irritation.
It's growing harder to invest
Without investigation
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20

High words are apt to consist Of
low language.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-08-20
LIGHT ENOUGH

How could you two see where YOU
were going in the dark?"
MY dear, Bob was fairly glowing
with delighti'
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-01-10
ADMITS DISPOSITIONS
In MCCORMICK TRIAL
Judge Quinlin Decides to Permit the
Presenting of Stories. of Out
of State People.

Chippewa Falls, Wis.-Judge Will
liam B. Quinlin, occupying the bench
in the re-trial of John A. H. B. Nc
Cormick, Ladysmith grocer, convicted
in 1917 of poisoning of his wife and
last August ordered retired by the
state supreme court, today reversed
a ruling barring dispositions from wit
nesses who testified at the first trial.
Today's ruling will allow both the
defense and the state to present tes-
timony from witnesses who are out
side the state at this time, and who
were unwilling to return to Chippewa
Falls to take the witness stand
Examination Of state witnesses con-
tinued today. Miss Laura Hotter of
Minneapolis, a nurse who attended
Mrs. Mccormick during her illness
from July &c until her death on
August 9, 1915, declared that McCor-
mick was in the house during the
time his wife was outside and during
which time it is charged the man
placed a vial of poison liz the small
building in the yard to make it ap-
PEAR the woman committed suicide.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-01-10

Racine, Wis.-Theodore Hanlon was
found guilty of murder in the second
degree in circuit court here today in
connection with the killing of Thomas
Phillips last November. The jury ask
ed the court for leniency. Phillips was
found shot to death in a shack located
on the Herrick flats. In his testimony
Hanlon said the killing came as the
result of quarrel over possession of
a bottle of liquor. Hanlon said he had
not intended to kill the victim but fred
to brighten him when the latter theat-
ened to strike him with hammer.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-01-10
William VOss is Arrested as the Result of
Raid Made on His Farm Near Bassetts
Tuesday by Officers.
"CLEANEST AND MOST COMPLETE
Officials Find Two Stills, Ample Supply of Mash and
MOOnshine Liquor and Plenty of
Paraphernalia on Farm

William Voss, widely known farm
of the Bassetts community, had most
unwelcome surprise Tuesday night
when he returned to his farm at the
edge of that village
He found Sheriff Fred Pa6st and
Deputy Sheriffs Nicolas Otto, Stanley
Rauen and Stevens Robinson waiting
for him. In fact, they had preceded
his coming by several hours and in his
absence had discovered that Voss was
operating the largest and most com
plete distillery found in Kenosha coun-
ty since the name of Volstead became
famous.
The raid took place at three o'clock
Tuesday afternoon when the sheriff s
sponge squad, acting on ga live wire
tip" arrived at the farm, armed with
a blanket search warrant.
The farm, known widely in the com
munity as the Voss homestead was
admirably located for the purpose. 1t
is nestled in a hollow, the buildings
being more than half mile from the
highway leading through Bessetts. The
only approach to the farm house and
surrounding buildings is by Aa
winding lane leading by the large milk
station at Bassetts, this building also
helping to hide the farm buildings
from view.
Voss Absent; Farm Hand There.
AS the officials approached the farm,
they saw nothing to increase their
suspicious. Nearing large new barl!,
recently built on the farm to replace
one destroyed by fire, they came upon
John Kreuger, whom they later found
to be in the employ of Voss as farm
hand. Kreuger was engaged in farm
work and was not the least flustered
when the officials approached.
Sheriff Pabst showed his search war
rant and stated the purpose Of his
visit
"There amt none Of that around
here" said Kreuger, glibly refer ng
to "moonshine."
cav, quit your kidding" said Deputy
Robinson. "Well take a lock around
and see
Kreuger importuned the officers with
statements that Voss was not at home
and that it was not exactly polite to
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-01-10
Meetings Show Prosperity
of the City's Financial
Institutions.
SAME MEN ARE CHOSEN
IH the Reports Show a Heal
thy Growth in Number and
Amount of Deposits.

Kenosha again entrusted the guard
ng of her finance to the men under
whose direction it has prospered dur
ing the past year when three of the
groups Of stockholders met late yester-
day and reelected, without exception.
their officers and directors. The cleo
tion of the First National Bank will
be held later.
The Merchants and Savings Bank,
under the direction of Joseph Funck
as president, showed an increase of
1870 in the number of depositors, while
the amount of deposits showed an adj
vance of more than 20@o over the cor
responding period of the year before,
it was announced.
Other officers who were reelected
are: N. A. Rowe, vice-president; H. M.
Petersen, cashier; R. P. Taylor, assist
ant cashier. The directorate COM
prised of w. j. Frost, N. A. Rowe, W.
w. Vincent, Joseph Funck, Matthias
Werve, George s. Whyte, M. N. Funck
and H. H. Pettitt.
Big Increase Shown.
The United States National Bank
showed an increase of approximately
1920 in it's assets, it was announced at
the annual meeting. Last year the
figures showed assets of $761, 900, while
the present assets stand at $1,110,000.
While the same board of directors
was renamed at the meeting Of stock
holders, the election of officers will be
held later. 1t was announced, however,
that the same men will be reelected.
The directorate is made up of the fol-
lowing men: N. j. Werner, F. j. Kraft,
E. T. O'Bnien, T. J. Dale, Axel Sand
gren, Frank Nelson, George 0. Har-
baugh and Thad w. Ashley.
The officers, who will be renamed,
are: N, ]. Werner, president; F. ].
Kraft, vice president; E. T. O'Brien,
cashier, and C. ]. Sadlier, assistant
cashier.
The Northwestern Loan & Trust COM
pany again named Charles C. Brown
president; G. G.. Allen, vice-president;
William H. Purnell, treasurer; William
G. Crosby, secretary, and John M. Gehr-.
ing, assistant secretary.
Kenosha State Elects.
The Kenosha State Bank also re-
elected the same slate. A. M. Murgaard
was named presidents; Rolf Rasmussen,
vice7president, and E. j, Geittmann,
cashier. In addition to the officers who
will serve as members of the board of
directors, the following men were
elected: Herbert Thomey, Charles
Greening, Eugene Sullivan, Will c..
Schend, p. J. Moohan, DIR. ]. F. Hast
ings, Henry Solen and Will C. Geitt-
man.
According to Mr.. Geittman, cashier,
the annual report to the stockholders
showed that the deposits Of the insti-
tuition have increased more than $3.50.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-01-10

West Palm Beach, Fla. - The motor
ious Ashley obley gang of bank rob
bers and desperadoes, which has made
the Florida Everglades it's rendezvous
for years was almost wiped out today
by Palm Beach county sheriffs and
posse. Deputy Sheriff Fred Baker and
five members of the gang were killed.
The battle was fought near the gangs
camp at Fruita--in the Everglades
The fight started at 2 O'Clock this
morning the officers using a machine
gun.
Deputy Sheriff Baker was said to
have been working for months to To-
cate the gang and on several occasions
had seen one or two members, but wait
ed until he had them all in camp.
At 2 O'clock this morning, he noti-
fed the sheriff's office here that all
the men were in, and a posse started
out in automobiles, we'll armed, taking
along the machine gun to arrest the
outlaws.
John Ashley and landlord Mobley,
were escaped convicts with long
record of robberies, alleged murders
and general lawlessness against them.
Members of the gang were also
wanted for high sea piracy.
A telephone call to the sheriff's Of
fee at II o'clock said the battle be-
tween the officers and remaining mem
bers of the gang was still raging.
Deputy Sheriff Fred E. Malphuss
was reported slightly wounded.
Sheriff Bob Baker with posse of
100 men were reported rushing to the
scene.
The scene of the fight is located
about forty miles south of this city.
Officers report that the outlaws are
heavily armed and evidently have a
vast supply of ammunition. They have
used this camp, it was said, for the
last seven years.
The body of Deputy Sheriff Baker
has been recovered. 1t is reported to
be on its way here, with Deputy NAL
phuss, who was wounded.
Members of the gang are said to be
wanted in all sections of Florida Mum
erous bank robberies have been charg-
ed to them. Some were at times cap
tured and placed in Jail, but immediate
ly made their escape.
Mobley, one of the gang leaders,
was arrested last summer, it was said,
following the robbery of the Bank of
Stuart. He was taken to Fort Lauder
dale but short time later escaped
from the Jail there.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-01-10
MILKMEN'S FUSS
JUST MARKING TIME
Producers Set Price But Dealers Re-
fuse to Meet it After
Conference.

Chicago, Ill. Although Mayor
Dever has urged both sides to arbitrate
milk dealers and producers who have
been engaged in price war since the
first of January, continue to stand
pat on their original demands. Pro-
ducers last night notified dealers they
would hold out for prices of S2.75 and
S2.S5 per hundred pounds and dealers
refused to offer more than $3.50.
Meanwhile reports from former sup
ply areas are to the effect that farm
ers are skimming their milk and SELL
ing the cream to butter factories and
feeding the milk to hogs. Distribu-
tors state the shortages from these
sections are being taken care of from
distant shipping points.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-01-10
Milwaukee Woman
Dies from Gas

Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. Elvina
Luening, 81 years old, of Granville,
died at her home last night of gas
poisoning. Mrs. Luening and her hus-
band retired early last night and short
ly thereafter Mr. Luening awakened
to find the house full of gas Mrs.
Luening could not be revived. The
manner in which the hampers on a
coal heater had been adjusted caused
the gas to escape according to inves-
tigstorE.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-01-10
Man
Heads Hunters

Milwaukee, Wis. DR.. J, A. Holmes,
Appleton, will head the Wisconsin
Game Protective association for an
other year. He was reelected presi-
ISOLATION here last night. Other off
GERS are: Dr. A. S. Heggen, Madison,
first vice president; w. V. Jackson, Eau
Claire, second vice president; A. l..
Wolfe, Appleton, secretary and treas
urer; Tom Mcneil, Sheboygan, chair
man board of directors; directors, c..
M. Krumm Manitowoc; L. A. Brenner,
Chippewa Falls; Carl Rudquist, Ash
land; DR.. G. H. Ripley, Kenosha.