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| being ampllfied twice in the form nj
radio frequency, rectified by the crys-
tai detector. and then ampllfed twice
In the form of audlo frequency, reflex
Ing taking place in the second tube.
The set can be made very compact,
with two tuning controls, and equal
Ing, or out-performing, other receiy-
ers using five tubes in a straight cir.
cult. Reception is clear and undls-
torted, lacking the characteristic re-
generative distortion noticed in so
many circuits where the tubes are CD
Grated near their oscillation point.
Material Needed.
To build the receiver you will need
the following list Of material:
One low-loss doughnut coupler.
Two reflex radio frequency trans
formers. UOw-loss doughnut coils,
of the transformer type may be used
here in the first STACEY
Two COOS MID. variable condensers,
preferably straightllne-frequency type.
One fixed mica condenser each of
the following sizes: 001 mid, COZ
MID, and .OO025 MID.
Low ratio audio frequency trans
formers, suitable for reflex.
One fixed or adjustable crystal de-
tector.
Three tube sockets and rheostats for
the type of tube to be used Twenty
five-ohm with the Nv 201-A or c 301-
A type, is recommended.
One single-clrcuit telephone jack.
One by 1S-inch panel with by
17-inch Dashboard Of 1s-inch soft wood
Binding posts. wire screws. etc.
No grid leak and condenser is re-
quired for this type Of receiver as a
crystal detector is used. Mount the
apparatus so that short leads and wir-
ing between the various parts can be
made
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11

tunes In replica of those of their ell
ders. Is there not quite a sophisticat-
ed air about the coat to the left braid
ed as 1t is in most ornate manner?
This charming model is of putty-col-
ored duvetyn with black gallons Of in
dividual patterning celebrating the
deep collar and hem border. There is
also the cleverest sort of yoke sug-
gestion outlined with the braid.
Bottle green cloth with border, col
lar and cuffs of gray fur sounds sort
Of "grown-up" in description. does it
not? Not only does this tell the story
of the childs coat shown TO the right
in this picture, but it emphasizes the
fact that dark green cloakings have
become the fashion for little daughter.
In keeping with the general style
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11
'oNlOR COATS IN PARIS MODE:
FkOCK OF BLACK OR NAVY SATIN

THAT there is an intangible some
1 thing not to be defined IN set
sei MS which distinguishes Paris de-
sisheu clothes from others has until
..eenty been held throughout fashion
T'reies' However, we are somewhat
changing our mind as to this point,
eHcept In the case of junior modes
"nereof the fact remains that as a
.ue french children adopt more So
phisticated styles than does American
youth.
A passing glance at the accompanv-
'"s illustration bespeaks the fact that
,ilese TWO handsomely befurred and
oraided coats were made in Paris Z"
rms season particularly the Partisan
'ashionist is designing children's cos
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11

than another which brings content
ment in the possession thereof, IT Is
sort silke- afternoon frock-the sort
winch serves as "a happy medium"
between the simple sports frock and
the formal evening gown.
Considering the Importance Of the
afternoon frock, it behooves one to
give thought and care to its selection.
The success of gown depends largely
upon the material Of which 1t is made.
For real service and satisfaction satin
crepe has stood the test so admirably
that it still remains the favorite, al
though 1t finds quite a rival In fiat
crepe because of its dull finish.
In deciding on color one never
makes mistake in choosing navy or
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11

FRANK RElcHMANN, 3. S.. e. M
he perfection Of the low-loss dough
tyne of inductance has made pos
the Increase in efficiency Of many
uIts Due to the fact that losses
lower than In any other type of
available at the present time, sub
ution of the doughnut coil for the
kentional type of yariocoupler in
reflex receiver makes good cir
much better
Inning is sharpened and stability
royed considerably as the radio
uency resistance of this form of
kding IS at a minimum and the mag
Hc field is confined to the inside Of
coil winding, eliminating inter-
Spling and its consequent effects.
coil is stagger-wound to reduce
tnbuted capacity losses to point
t]om reached with other types of
)uctances.
Uses Reflex Principle.
Pickup of energy from local stations
practically eliminated in the receiv-
described in this article. due to the
II that the coil shape is such that
ergy picked up on one side Is neu-
|lized by the energy picked up on
other side. This fact makes it
Isible to tune in distant stations
Ehout the background of local sta
rs interfering.
In this connection it is advisable to
% the leads from the batteries and
! set wiring as short as possible
avoid the additional pickup that
yht Offset the good effects of the
Floss doughnut coil, which are truly
when properly utilized.
The receiver here described makes
of the reflex principle which fur
r Increases the value of the set for
number of tubes that are used.
hough but three tubes are used, the
rent is passed through five stages,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11

gown. by the way, uses navy fiat crepe
in its making.
Green in all its versions Is strongly
endorsed in the fall collection of aft
ernoon gowns. Aside from the green
range mahogany and hcnna are very
popular In dull finished crepe bois de
rose finds special acceptance, while
puppies and the wine shades are in
high favor. not forgetting the brilliant
blue shades for which there is a re-
markable demand. 1t will be seen By
the above list of colors that fashion Is
not following in its usual course, but
records a definite departure when Il
comes to colors for this season.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
ga 1921 wa~tsrn Ns~aAs Dor UnioAl
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mend. vclveteen has become very
nonular material for children's coats
4 fetchinc Junior model of velveteen
employs circular side portions ior 'ne
now-so-frequent flare. The collar -
high. tipped with an edging OF rur-
The sleeves are long, showing de-
cided fulIness below the elbow. Ihere
.re wrist bands of the fur Approved
cbades for velveteen coat OF this
genre include wine, navy, bright piue'
hunter's green and a lovely Anaue
known as twilight blue
precent and experience teach -
that "a happy medium brings e'
tentment." Even in the matter "a
dress this age-old adage rings true ioI
II there is one among our frocks ''
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11

black. This season these dark shades
are most fashionable enlivened with
a dash of gay color. For instance the
modish frock of crepe satin shown to
the right in the picture depends on
landings of pansy velvet ribbon for
its touch of COLOR That this ribbon
Is elaborated with gold thread pattern
ings is not surprising, for scarcely
anything in the way of trimming es-
capes the influence of the vogue for
metallic effects
The same is true in regard to the
companion frock shown, its decorative
feature consists in braiding of
brick, blue and silver. Note the word
silver for even more popular than
gold is silver in the scheme of mil
linery and costume decoration This
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11
Enamel Aerial Wire

Enameled wire has been proven o9
many tests to be the best for use III
building aerials. Bare wire becomes
coated with SCOT, which causes cer'aiu
electrical losses. and fabric covered
wires absorb moisture that also causes
losses. The wire used should be OF INC
best grade copper Stranded wire OIL
rho same size as ordinary round wire
is theoretically better, but In actuai 70
ceiving practice 1t Is hard to tai ''s
superiority.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11

what was the cause of this pernicious
psychiatric phenomenon They couldn't
find the cause anywhere. AS a last
resort they looked at the mans teeth
There was something suspicious about
them. They pulled out a couple of
them. Instantly the patient showed i'm
provementI Encouraged by their sue
cess, they pulled them all outl Their
patient pronounced himself complete
ly cured and from that day to this he
has never bitten his finger nailsI"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11
Deserved His Drink

During the luncheon interval at a
country golf match, the refreshment
stand was besieged by hungry and
thirsty crowd. The girls behind the
stand were doing their best to cope
with the situation, but one man, wax
ing impatient at the delay in being
served, attracted the attention of one
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11
TOMMY RADIO
BY ROBERT sUTLIFFE

7 WENT into a BARRIERS shop to
! have him cut my hair,
The barber said Just come right
in, be seated over there"
Three other men were seated and
the last one winked his eye,
twill take too long, I'll take q
sneak" unto myself said l.
Oh, It's radio this and radio that,
it's radio night and day.
The barber plugged into a set
and band began to play,
All thoughts of going from the
place were soon gone from
my head,
Il thought that that would hold
you, boy" the radio barber
Eaid.
took my girl one night with
me, we thought we'd have a
dance;
we like to wiggle round a bit
and twist and bunch and
prance,
We waited there, there was no
band, | said. "Come. let us
60"
But pretty soon the crowd be-
gan to dance by radio.
oh, it's radio this and radio
that, it's radio night and
day,
lou hear band a thousand
miles from where the spiel
ers play.
You hear man in Canada that
talks in Tennessee.
And fellow out in No Mans
Land your neighbours got
to be.
on Sunday morn you stay at
home, you needn't miss your
psalms,
for through the air comes plain
the Word, perhaps some I
chap sings Palms" )
iou needn't even miss the plate {
when time comes to chip in,
lot OF folks are sending checks {
to kill Ion 5;-distance sin. (
vi, us radio this and radio that, J
us on the land and DER the 6
lakes,
= Climbs the mountains, makes 9
the deep, DER all the land !
good cheer 1t takes, 6
a million things lost yesterday. {
today you've come to know. z
q rain of radios everywhere, 9
wen soon have radio snow. !
70 Science and Inventory (:
ft$skrScNfy.-~x<>~- = : : a
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11
Went to the Roots
of Patients Trouble

DIR. s. G. Schaefer tells an amusing
story anent the modern doctors prac-
tice Of extracting teeth as cure for
SO many ailments.
"a man went into clinic one day
and complained that he had lots of
trouble biting his finger nails
"Well, the medical staff In charge
did everything they could to find out
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11
Better Service Over
Your Friendly Crystal

Increased power output of many
broadcasting stations now makes II
possible to obtain good reception with
simple crystal set if within 25-mile
radius of broadcaster This particu-
lar circuit tunes sharp because Of a
combination tuner and wave trap.
Coil "A" consists of 80 turns of No.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11

of the girls by shouting TO her,
Heard the story of the mines"
mo, l haven't" retorted the girl.
"and l don't want to just now"
"Well, you've been listening to II
for some time,' replied the man;
mines chocolate soda"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11

% double cotton-covered wire wound
on a tube 81 inches in diameter. Coii
''B" is u turns of the same size wire
wound on top of Coil "a" but insulat-
ed from the windings by a layer or
paper
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11

Reflex Using Douehnut Coil coun,.
F,.d Radio Frequency Transfer Tube is Reaexd
,t Amphes Current at Both Radio Frequenccs
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11

Laws are vain without morals.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11
Mail Stations.

/. ne United States air mall service
|tiorse ing regulated through radio sta
al principal points in the country.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-11-11
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, 1925-02-03

C1 - IA / az - 90, Ia
296. July 3 II. September 3 2. Only a
light inquiry "a reported for refined su-
gar, with all refnerS accepting business
at the SIX cent level for fine graduated.
Business in refined futures consisted of
five lots for May delivery at 6.35.
London, Jan. 3lst A brilliant farewell
dinner was given BY the Pilgrims Club
last night to Mr.. Frank B.. Kellogg. who is
retiring as United States Ambassador to
the Court OF st. James, to take up the
post of Secretary of State, in succession
to MIR. Charles E. Hughes. The function
was attended by the Prince of Wales Mr..
Winston Churchill, the Earl of BaIfour.
a number OF Cabinet officers the Ambas-
sadots OF Belgium, Italy and France and
scores OF men prominent in the civic.
commercial and military life of Great Bri-
tam. referring lightly to the frequent
cOmings and gOings Of Ambassadors of the
United States, Mr.. Churchill said that
what differentiated the departure of Mr..
kellogg. from the leave taking of his
predecessors was the importance of the
post he was going to fill. What he
thi3kS Of US is more important than what
we think Of him.. He continued, "Ihope
first of all that Mr.. Kellogg will tell his
teuoW citizens that the Brtia.. people are
OF d true democracy and that any govern
NEAR vi this country rests On popular
wiIl'.
T5kio, Jan. 31st. -Kumpel Matsumo.o,
leader of the Diet, has d4nanIad that
Japan enter a defensive alliance With So
Wet Russia, to counter the International
influences of Anglo-SaxOn peoples. After
the alliance Ia been arranged, n said
emma snouId be aduitted, thus permit
ting the great triumVIraIe OF Eastern
N4iDls 10 present a uaIJ9l font 10 An
gIJ SlX)n aggression. the triangular
treaty. il Vas exp iInel WJJll b. solely
for protection OF The SignlOti1S. MlIsu,
m0t0'S speach eliminated in a heated de
bate in WnIcn all phases or japanese for
eign relations figured.
Albany, Ny. Jap. 3Ist. -Ola IF the
worst snoWstormS in he last decade swirl
ed across New YORK yesterday paraIyzlng
traffic, causing many accidents and clos,
ing schools in many cities. Rural mail
carriers were unable to make their trips
in many sections and farmers milk deliv-
cries were also made impossible by block
ed highways.
Cairo, Jan. 31st. The newspapers
state that Ibrahim Adham. one of a num-
Der of suspects arrested shortly after
the murder OF Sir Lee Stack the Egyptian
onlar. last November. have given the
police j number of facts concerning the
staying of the British official and that
fresh Investigations have been started.
T. -. I..I-.1 ,I0t TL.I:-z Ill H.
, 1925-02-03

a QSllIll6 I6DOEl lIOiu the I0l6fdIleO MIL
itary Control Commission regarding Ger
man ornaments. by the middle of next
week, according to the morning news
papers. The Versailles body will for
ward the report, with its comments, to
the Allied Councils Of A n~bassadJr3.
which will presumably call UDJn Mar
shall Focn foe his opinion. III Amba,-
sailors rn4.ettGa, will Ir4V a. tnot. to
be presented u Berlin in behalf of all the
Allies, giving the reasons why the occu-
patton of the Cologne ~Bridgehead must
be maintained fOl some time to come.
Madrid. January 3lSt. Peace naLOti4
tons with Abdel Krim, the Moroccan re-
bel chief, have failed through, says an
official statement, because of the rebels
refusal to deliver up their arms and Alb.
del Krlm'S attitude in assuming the role
of victor.
Winnipeg. Man. Jan. 31st.--The spec
uIative wheat bubble" was pierced on
the Winnipeg grain exchange yesterday
morning, Shortly after a weak opening,
an avalanche OF selling orders sent pric-
eS rOcketing downward as fast as Wed
neSday'S bulIiSh move ment sent them up.
The low point reached showing a loss of
approximately ten cents. The market
was the widest syet experienced in the
trading here, huctuatians being so rapid
that it was impossible for brokers to exc
cute orders at anything near the figures
stated. The landslide came unexpectedly
with little chance for anyone with a pro-
fiji 70 get from under. After the open
ing, prices fell sharply, the May future
touching 210 before the selling wave
could be arrested. The market met with
good support on the break and prices ac-
tualIy went back to 81. 90. but weakened
again with the closing, prices showing a
loss 0 53/5 cents.
Paris, January 3lst. Undersecre-
tary Of State for AeronauticS is credited
by the newspapers with organizing a
nonstop airpIane flight from Paris to
New York. No details are given by the
newspapers.
London, January 3lst.-The increase of
nearly Flo, 900, 00O in the naval estimates
tor the coming financial year is said to
have been demanded by the Admiralty
and to be meeting with resistance from
the Treasury. Earl Beatty, who, as First
Sea Lord, usually figures in political gos-
ip as champion of generous expenditures
for the navy, has repeatedly submitted
estimates for 65, 090, 900 pounds, main
tanning that this is the lowest figure com
patibIe with the safety of the nation.
The estimates for the current gear were
55, 900, 600 pounds and the proposed in
crease is said t. be necessitated by
continuance of the cruiser building
, 1925-02-03
A MODERN SOLOMON

There was a British garrison of marin.
es as we'll as bluejackets on Acension is
land and there was a senior officer of each
corps, relates Sir Henry Woods. in his
book 'Spunkyarns." Their two wives
each laid claim to a special pew in the lit
tie church, and after much acrimonious
dispute, in which each one asserted her
right, an appeal was made to the COVER.
nor. There being no woman connected
with him on the island to influence his
mind, he accorded a patient hearing to
each of the claimants, and gave his deci-
sion that the pew should be occupied bv
the elder of the two. Result the pew
was never occupied by either. The
Pathfinder.
Money should be divorced from poll
tics"
Il don't known. There's a couple that
get along without disagreement Dos
ton Transcript.
, 1925-02-03

budget, opposes the AdmiraIty's claim.
1t is declared, on the ground of economy.
He feels himself we'll qualified to scru-
tlnlze the naval proposal, it is added.
having been First Lord of the Admiralty
from 1911 to 1915. Some of the news
writers say there is a sharp tussle be-
tween Earl Beatty and Mr.. Churchill
and the Daily Mail declares there is
such speculation in political circles as to
what he WI do if his estimates are cot.
1t is stated hat the estimates for the
army and air forces, which have been
submitted, are also considerably in excess
of those for the current year and Mr..
Churchill is pruning them severely.
NEW YORK, Jan. Dist.
Flour, hard winter clears 5000.
hard winter Straights SO rs
Meal, kIlndrled per 100 pound $3.45
New Seasons Pork per barrel S37.OO
Heavy Mess Pork per brl. $3.50 0
Sugar-Jrystals maximum per 100 lbs.
$465
Molasses Sugar 80 maximum 3.49
Cotton, Middling, Upland, at LIVERPOOL
per ID, IL $1,000
Exchange. New York and London go
days sight $4.778
Exchange New York and London, sight
1893
LONDON, Jan. 31st.
Sugar, Demerara Crystals, per cyt.
BIS. Cd. -36s. Cd.
MuscaVadO nominal per cWt.
us. 0d-31s. Cd.
White Java's elf United Kingdom
It's. I'd. nominal.
Demerara Rum per gal. nominal
Trinidad Cocoa, good midd!ing Red per
cWt. 84s. Cd. -86s. Cd
Cotton, good medium West Indian Sea
Island at Liverpool per Id. 29s. nominal.
nominal.
Bank of England Rate of Discount 40
COnsols 574
Three per cent. Rentes in Paris FEES. 1910.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-08
USING MONEY.
RIGHT

THERE are, it is estimated by
l. the >actuary of the United
States Treasury. something more
than 5000 nnisers in this coun-
try, who are boarding and keep
ing out of circulation more than
$400, 900, 900, none of which is
earning a dollar.
Contrast this misery waste NJ
money with the good which is
being done with the 1881 900, 900
owned by the sixty-five lea1ing
colleges of the United States.
From their investments these
colleges derive an annual income
of about $27, 900. 900. Assuming
that the smaller colleges not
included in this list Of sixty.five
larger centers of education have
an annual income of only $13.
900 900 from their invested funds,
we arrive at an annual educa-
tional. fund of $4O.00O,OO0. This
divided among the 100000 =tu-
dents of both sexes in all uni
versities and colleges allows about
sos year per student.
BY making this money work,
still other contributions are made
10 the wealth and progress %
the country.-From The Thrift
Magazine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-08

6tT ET,S walk into the woods
- over there" suggested Bob
by, as we went ont on the ter
race Of the beautiful chateau
where we were visiting near PARIS.
"We'll just do that" I said.
II understand there are deer and
all kinds of game in that forest.
Yes, said Bunny. And some
Of my European relatives, I'm
quite certain.
..Rabbits?" / asked.
eve call them that, explained
my little rabbit. But over here
they call them hares. Z
'But, Of course. you're all re-
lated naturally, = said I, .'and !
suppose have the same habits"
Not exactly" said Bunny
shaking his head. they live in
the continental fashion. :"
"Now, Bunny laughed, don't
try to tell me that even rabbits
have different habits. ! think
you're pulling my leg"
"Not at ALL Foxy Grandpa.
: insisted Bunny. "Their homes
are very different from ours.
what do you mean-their
homes are different from yours"
In this respect" said Bunny.
Our family burroW into the earth
and build warrens. while the hares
in this part OF the world live in
forms-just kind of nests. which
they make by flattening out the
ggass on the top of the earth.
they never seemed very secure to
me, 1 must admit. Still, sup
pose it's all the way you're
brought up"
Remarkable, I unused, and we
started into the woods.
We hadn't gone very far when
we heard a rustling. l looked
up quickly and saw a brown bird
dart through the brush just ahead
OF us.
What's that2" I whispered.
Possibly partridge" said Bunny.
I'D much rather see one of
those fellows on a bush than on
a plate" said I. i've eatetn SO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-08
Foxy Grandpa's Story
HOW A FRENCH WIDOWER REARED FAMILY

many since I've been in France
that I would feel like apologiz
ing il had the opportunity OF
meeting one personally. "
your very likely to run across
4 partridge any minute in these
woods. yentured Bunny.
And that is exactly what hap
pened. Because we had hardly
walked twenty feet. when all Of
a sudden Bunny looked up at
me and with warning paw mo-
toned to Bobby and me to half
Quickly we stopped and stood
very still and there. right out IN
front OF us, walked a partridge
and twelve little babiesl
on walked the big partridge
and then stopped for moment
waiting for the brood Perhaps
it saw rs, because all Of sud
den the babies ran under the
wing of the big bird and such
twittering and cooling you never
heard.
What q good mother. said
Bobby.
what . good father said
Bunny.
Il don't see any father. said
Bobby. looking around us.
That's the father with the
babies" said Bunny.
Are you sure?'' / asked. And
why is he taking care Of the
babies?"
He is the father said Bunny.
do you see the dark streak
down the back Of his neck. That
poor fellow is a widower and il
bringing up his family He will
feed them and take them walk
ing and teach them to fly just
like their poor mother Would
have done"
II hope didn't eat the mother
in Paris, I said, looking at ne
conscientious little father so ter.
derby caring for his motherless
brood.
AnvrpuermrNr