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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27

, the radio play contest do not call fol-
a finished drama necessarily, but that
scenario, a rough sketch or even just
the idea for a play will be considered
by the judges as eligible for the prizes,
Mr.. Williams said:
ave appreciate the fact that many
of those who are likely to have excel
lent ideas for plays on the subject all
nounced are not in any sense profes.
sional writers. Yet it is these people
especially we want to interest in the
contest, particularly the women. for
whom electricity has proven such an
aid in the home, Kidding her household
of drudgery and increasing its COM
fort. and winning for her hours Of
leisure. No one should feel out of
this contest because he or she is not a
writer. The judges will give the same
consideration to the bare outline of
an idea effectively illustrating cleo
tricity's contribution to American
home life as to the most finished
manuscript. Beside the $500 in prizes,
500 will be given for every idea that
can be so dramatized.,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
STATIONS SCURRY
TO GET LICENSES

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 90
Strenuous efforts are being made by
the owners of new stations already
CONSTRUCTED, or almost near compile
tion, to get wavelengths for them be-
fore the door finally is closed to new
broadcastcrs.
In several cases wayelengths will
De given TO these newly constructed
stations, according to officials of the
Department Of Commerce. II will de-
pend entirely on the circumstances
connected with each individual case.
Three stations are known by the
Ipepa rtment OF Commerce to be near
completion and about ready to 20 on
the air. One is in New York, another
bin Chicago and the third in SC. Louis.
III the cases Of the New York and
Chicago stations, il is doubtful II
|they have much chance of getting
ywavelcngth at present. 1t is believed
THE new ST. Louis station may be
|given a wavelength as soon as It Is
possible TO do so.
In individual cases, according to
commerce officials, much will depend
ION whether or not the station was
warned In advance that il could not
|ret a wavelcngth. II the station was
CONSTRUCTED in the face OF such a
warning, It may not receive sympa-
|thetic consideration By the govern
|ment-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
GOOD SOLDERING
HANGS ON FLUX USE

When soldering connecting wires 70
the terminals of jacks for making con.
nections to the telephones it is i'm.
portant to keep soldering flux from
running down onto the insulating seq.
ments which separate the different
spring contacts.
If the flux runs down into the in
sulating segments it causes leakage,
and it is to this fact that many ex-
perimenters owe the trouble they have
with their homemade sets.
Use only enough flux for the solder
to take hold. A thin film is enough.
Another point to remember is to be
sure that the contacts make and break
properly when the wiring of the set
is completed. Sometimes they get
bent out of position slightly and do
not touch properly; it may never be
discovered and the new set may never
work properly.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
RADIO. WISDOM
IS ACQUIRED
BY PUBLIC
By JOSEPH D. FREED

America is "radio-wise." The public
has become educated. In n brief span
of years, from the Inauguration OF
broadcasting to the development Of the
radio industry into s500,000,00O a
year giant, millions of people at first
knowing nothing whatsoever about the
science and principles of wireless
communication, or about the products
used in this service, have learned
much.
Americans are all from Missouri"
and once shown" they arc not
lured by pretensions. misrepresenta-
tons, or the like. That is why the
radio industry has made splendid
strides towards sterilization. That is
why definite leaders in the field of
manufacturing have been recognized
already. Likewise, 1t holds true that
it is because the public has become
acquainted with the facts, that the
era OF nondescript apparatus, just
made to be sold, has passed and that
fly-by-night firms cannot hope to get
much share of the immense business
that is being done and will be carried
on.
The Chicago radio show revealed
this attitude on the part of the pub
lie. More than 10000 visitors passed
through the gates, and they made it
clear that they were tired of mislead-
ing advertisements and "gyp' dealers
andy bitter experience, many Of
them-they knew where to look for
additional proper information to guide
them in their choice of receivers and
accessories.
Judging from what these visitors
said-and also the dealers from the
Middle West, who were there-pub-
lie opinion has settled firmly behind
small number of sets for which no
cxtravagant boasts have ever been
made but which have produced re-
suits that If heralded would put to
shame the records supposedly
created by apparatus which is slowly
but gradually being removed from the
market.
1t is the old story of the survival
of the fittest, as far as the radio in
dustry is concerned. but the situation
is quite revelation of the public's
ability, under proper facts and ex-
perience, to judge accurately rs to the
qualities Of merchandise required for
their everyday convenience. Radio
was a strange topic indeed four years
ago. Now the average man and wo-
man is familiar with broadcast pro-
grams and beyond that knows the
names of the leading receivers, the
same as the best known automobiles
are recognized.
The people realize. in general, Just
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
BATTLE OVER REFLEX
IS WON BY ERLA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Contro-
versy over the ownership TO the word
reflex" which has been waged for
more than a year between the Acme
Apparatus Company and William H..
Press on the one hand and the Eiec-
trical Research Laboratories (Erla)
Of Chicago on the other, has been de-
cided in favor Of the latter in ruling
given by Il. Landers, acting United
States examiner.
Both the Acme and Press sought
to establish exclusive right to the use
of the word as applied to radio CIR
cults and equipment.
The Laboratories took the stand,
however, that the word. being des-
criptive, was not entitled to registra-
tion as trademark and should re-
main public property.
Prominent engineers and noted
writer's, among them John V. L.
Hogan, Laurence Cockaday. David
Grimes, Ralph Townsend, Ralph Fl.
G. Matthews, Joseph Calcaterra, r. Y.
La Cault, NJ. b. Sleeper, X. ]. Casey.
l.. NJ. Clausing. Fred L. Damarin,
Frank d. Pearne and others, gave
testimony concerning their under
sanding Of the word "reflex," and
that they had used it in & purely
descriptive sense ever since 1t came
into public notice.
Both Acme and Press have insti-
tuted appeals. !
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
PUBLIC : LACK
Of KNOWLEDGE
DEPLORED
Radio Manufacturer Says
Operators, Not Sets, Are :
Usually at Fault.

Radio manufacturers throughout thS
country have been negligent in edu.'
eating the public. generally speaking,
on the proper care and operation Of q
radio receiver, regardless Of whose So
it is. according to Clarence E. OGDEN
president Of the Kodel Radio Corpors1'
ton, operating Station WKRC, Cin!'
cinneti,
A radio receiver With "A. -B~ snol
&c" batteries. tubes, the proper hoole!
up OF the batteries. ground and an
tenDa plus the proper method Of turn
ing and other details, require some PED
thence and some effort on the part a;
the operator of the set h order thai
the best results may be obtained.
When a motor car runs out Of gaa1
or the bearings burn out because AZ.
lack Of oil. or tires become rim-eut
because the owner fails to have the
proper air pressure, the motor car isr
not blamed, and the owner realizes his
own responsibility. He realizes thar
it is not the fault of the automobile
and does not blame the automobile
dealer or the manufacturer.
On the other hand, Ogden pointed
out, anything that may happen with
radio reception is blamed onto the set
because the owner only knows that he
has a set that is supposed to get GER
tain stations and regardless Of bootleg
tubes, batteries and other equipment
the radio receiver bears the brunt and
the manufacturer is blamed.
There are thousands of people.
Ogden declared, who don't know the
difference between an a" "B." or
&c" battery, or between electric lights
bulbs and radio tubes.
Again, Ogden warned. it is import
ant that every set owner learn TO use
a hydrometer and q voltmeter and
use them frequently. Thousands OF
complaints are made by set owners
about various types of radio receivers
when the fault is in batteries that
are run down or tubes that do not
oscillate, improper aerial and poor
ground connections. The owner tells
everyone that his radio receiver is
no good-and when he finally discoY-
ers that it isn't the receiver at oil
but his accessories-he fails to become
the booster that he should to offset
the damage he has done to that par
ticular typo Of radio receiver, which
he formerly blamed. The owner has
failed TO acquaint himself with his
set.
Backing up his own conviction,
Ogden has published a book of in
structions on radio operation called
THE Secret Of Distance aud Volume"
which he is sending free to any radio
fan who may write in to Station
WKRC. The books give complete in /,
formation for radio fans. a
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
NOTED WRITERS TO JUDGE
RADIO PLAY CONTEST

Cosmo Hamilton, famous Englist
novelist and playwright; b. &
Forbes, editor of Forbes Magazine
and James III. McGraw, president of
the McGraw-Hill Company, publish.
ers Of electrical and radio magazines
and books, will act as judges in the
radio play contest now being held in
conjunction with the New York Edi-
son Hour on the air, it was announced
by Arthur Williams, vice president,
commercial relations Of the New York
Edison Company, who is offering
prizes for the best plays dramatizins
the contribution of electricity to mod
ern life.
The contest, which closes at mid
night December 81, has aroused a
great deal of interest among radio en-
thusiasts, writers and critics through
out the country. Manuscripts are al
ready arriving at WIZ and requests
for further information have been re-
ceived by the New York Edison Com
psny from Massachusetts, Illinois,
California. Connecticut. Minnesota and
the District of Columbia.
Pointing out that the conditions Of
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
lANY LET TIERS
| TOO LONG To
QUALIFY
Winning Effort Selected
From Twelve Out Of
Many Hundreds.
BY WALTON d. HOOD
chairman Board Of Judges in wears
Pa1a Set ContesfA

|r~irman noaru OF Suo6es IN WCAh
Page Set Contest.)
When L. A. Hoskins, managing ed
or OF The Light, asked me to serve
) chairman of the board Of judges to
elect the winner of the Page six-tubs
eceiving set, / hesitated to accept be.
ailse of the responsibility and the
FORK involved.
But because ! am an ardent fan Of
he Friendly Station of the Friendly
Paper and am therefore interested IN
verifying that VICAR is doing for
an Antonio and Southwest Texas,
ccepted the appointment.
LETTER is TOO LONG.
The two gentlemen who were select
d to serve with me, Wayne B. Davis
nd J. b. Patton, were far better
Qualified TO serve than /, but they
'ere kind enough to put up with my
hortcomings and we finally came to n
ecision as to the winning letter.
Personally, had selected another
outestant as the winner, but my as
ociates voted me out Of court because
by choice violated one Of the rules Of
he contest, in that it exceeded the
100 word limit.
We selected from the hundreds Of
[ssNcsting letters twelve which were
~ r opinion the best. By q process
mination. we finally centered on
yo contestants: the one j had 81.
and the one which was finally
red the winner.
| said, my choice was eliminated
N lie the letter was too long, but
tlry other respect it met the re-
lents, in my opinion.
HE WINNING LETTER.
Nj ye herewith the winning letter,
congratulate the young lady on
God fortune:
n VICAR is The Friendly Sta
The informal and friendly an
- Ger makes me feel that / I'm
I'll and truly member Of ono
81 hhappy fnmily, the iDformality
MI blessed relief from the monot.
HIlS mechanical dignity which
~ other nnnouncers assume.
ffRThe programs are always ex-
.t, SO different from the set pro-
iHs of many other stations.
III Jt--like the Friendly Paper
fE constructive force in the COM
/ \ ity, always boosting San Antonio.
~ her schools, parks. climate and
FADE territory, telling the world, and
NE, what grand old place
Sunny San Antonio really is"
MILDRED LINDSEY. Age 3D.
HERE'S NEXT BEST.
The second best letter was written
by Marguerite Harris, II, and is given
herewith:
I've gotten reception from out the
air
OF stations near and far;
But there are nouc that can compare
With Station VICAR.
rhe announcer's voice is clear and
plain,
And perfect in modulation:
And him I'd rather hear again
Than any in all creation.
The Gypsy sweetbearts-I love their
play,
And the comics of A. T. B."
They always drive the "glooms" away
And fill my heart with glee.
These Yulctidc days of the nation,
Fill our souls with happiness, dear;
And ] wish for the Light" and
"Friendly Station
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year."
The committee wishes to give hon
,rable mention TO Thclma +. Stand.
whose letter would have won but for
he fact that it was 1875 words IN
ength: Jean Salisbury, Hanson s.
;ifford, Jr., Frederick A. Hardman.
r.. James w. Black of Laredo, Daniel |
yConnelr, Lemuriel Beatty. Elmer
Billy Barnett and Ethel
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
YALE BROADCAST
in NEAR FUTURE

Yale University will soon be linked
up with the broadcasting service of
the Travellers Insurance company.
Programs from both Woolsey Hall
and Sprague Memorial Hall will be
put on the air from the Hartford
station. Final arrangements have
been completed for this hookup,
which is by far the most important
among the many which VITO has
made since it began broadcastins
last February,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
WILD STATIONS
WORST RADIO
NUISANCE

WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. Co.
The greatest obstacle to perfect radio
reception is broadcasting station in.
reference, according to an analysis
just made public By the bureau Of
standards. The second greatest OBJ
stacle is atmospheric interference, fad
ing is third and other types of inter
ference fourth.
The analysis Of the bureau was
the result Of a series Of observations
covering a period OF one year, from
August 1922, to July, 1923. Cooper
ating with the bureau in the tests were
100 voluntary observers who made ap-
proximately $500 observations on the
signals of KDKA, East Pittsburgh.
PERCENTAGE INCREASED.
The analysis showed the following
relative magnitude of obstacles to re-
captions: No obstacles, 32.4 per cent :
other broadcasting stations, 25.7 per
cent; atmospherics, 1871 per cent; fad
ing 1872 per cent, and other obstacles,
IA per cent.
Since there has been a big increase
in the number Of broadcasting stations
since the observations were taken, it
is believed that station interference
for 1925 would show q much higher
percentage.
A theory which Is given credence by
the analysis is that signals from dis
tant stations are often of greater in
tensity than signals from stations of
similar power, but located compare
lively near the observer. According to
the analysis, "the data obtained ap-
peared to verify this opinion"
POWER OF SIGNALS.
The data in question showed that
there is sharp drop in the intensity
of station signals for the first 70 miles.
Between 75 and 125 miles there is a
slight increase in signal strength, while
between 125 and IT'S miles there is
another sharp drop. Between IT'S and
up to $50 miles, there is a steady and
gradual increase in signal strength.
The analysis shows that the strength
Of atmospherics for the period studied
were greatest in September and least
in February. Fading was greatest in
October and least in February.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27

HANGED BY RADIO AERIAL
ST. PAUL, MINI. Dec. 26.-whns
putting up an aerial for his radio,
George Daniels fell and was hanged
by the wire.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
RADIO STATION HAS
MOTOR TOUR BUREAU

Establishment of an automobile
tourist service by radio has been an.
nounced by station WBBM, Chicago
Miss Nina Baker, an experienced
tourist and traffic expert, will be in
charge of this Stewart Warner tourist
bureau.
The bureau will not only aim to
give motorists current and reliable
information concerning road and
weather conditions and tourists
camps, according TO Miss Baker, but
will specialize in the planning Of
both long and short motor trips.
Road maps and charts, approved
routes to Canada, New England, Flor.
ida, California, and other places. and
copies of traffic laws in different
states will be furnished without cost
BY the bureau.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
GOOD ARRANGEMENT
FOR BINDING POSTS

If radio set is so built that the
binding posts are arranged along the
bottom edge of the panel it is good
idea TO raise the cabinet about one
inch above the table by means Of
small rubber plugs. The wire lead
ing to the post can then be run be-
meath the cabinet and out from the
back, thus keeping them out Of sight.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
POWER OF SIGNALS.
HERE'S HOW TO DRILL
SLANTING HOLES

To drill hole through a panel or
piece of metal at an angle without
the use of special tools, clamp a block
on the center line of the hole to be
drilled and which has been previously
punch-marked.
In starting the hole it is best to use
several smaller sized drills first, thus
preventing the larger from running
off.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
udge Explains Aard of Page Set in Lights Big Confess
SUNDAY. DECEMBER n.


io.4s a. M. KIM. aursA: KrRc.
church.
iiuos a. M: KFDM. services; wBAp
church; woAi. church.
1890 .. m: wBAP. kiddIes hour.
$3.50 p. m: wFAA. farnsrs' hour.
$500 p m; 1F'NF. choir; KDKA. e.
gan.
400 p. m: KrAs. church: KoA. musia
hour.
$3.50 p. M; KDKA. eonesrti VILE. tasz
concert.
$500 .. m: KIT. vsspsrs; woA. Bfsss
study; woK. dance.
$50 .. m: wEAr. Ksp. Rory and his
gang.
s:N y. m: KDKA. ssrvicsa
1900 y. m: Krw. Sunday duo: via.
music
f:ss .. m: KTNv. shu,cnJ KPRc
church; wFAA. church; wLw.
church.
g:H p. m: wJAp. services; woAI.
church; wsAI. concert.
$500 p. M: kFDM. church; w1BM. ma
Gle; wsB. church.
g,iS .. NJ: wEAr. Ksp. wIiB, voc,
wcCO, wSAI. Atwnter Kent hour
$50 p. m: KPo. KIT. wrAA. music
program; XIII, church: wLw. oon-
cert.
S:H D. M: KOA. ssnoeFt
$500 p. M: KTHs. ensemble; KrA. sr-
gan; XIII. church: xxx. church !:
woAw. services: WORD singers.
$50 ,. m: KPRc. concert; Kyw, CON
cert; wFAA, orchestra.
s:H p. m: woo. music.
1890 p. m: XII. mus; INK or
ehestra; KPo. dance; KrHs. mu-
slc.
io:S p. m: KPsN. music.
1880 p. M: XII program; WBAf'
music.
1900 D. m: wBBM. Nutty club.
(Copyrlght, 1875. by Audio esrvtce.p
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
EMERY DANGEROUS
TO USE ON PANEL

Never use emery cloth to finish the
surface of panels. This may leave
small particles Of carborundum on
the panel, which is a conducting me-
dunn. Use a fine grade of sandpaper.
After working the panel to a dull
finish dust it off and apply a light
oil with n rag.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-02-05
King Has Monopoly

When the king telephones, let nj
other instruments be dumb That's
the rule In Mecca. where King Hus
sein Of HedJaz has had a telephone
system Installed. says a recent article
in the New Zealand Herald
The rule is effectively enforced By
an automatic device which Instantly
.disconnecfs all other telephones when.
ever the receiver is lifted from the
kings instrument. AS long as King
Hussein's telephone Is In use, no other
telephone can be used In Mecca, save
only the one with which the king Is
talking
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-02-05

Bobby was four years old whsn be
went to visit Aunt Asillle IN tle coun-
try. He beard her gay thel Ahe was
going 70 dress a hen and expressed 9
desire to watch the pfoceedlnBe ne
looked on quietly until me feakhers
plucklng stage was reached and them
exeisedly demanded with the 0rs3
handful OF feathers;
"Why, Aunt MIllf6' ySasse mn6rsse
ing IT, aren't youY - Indianapolis
News. 49,
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-02-05

These days Of short dreases, sheel
silk hose and up-fo-the-mlnute styles
make life miserable for many Of the
sterner sex. A sophomore at the uni
verslfy was reprimandlng q frosh for
not speaking when they passed. "Dldn't
see you" the freshman explained.
"Why. ] walked within foot Of you.
the upper classman protested. sGosh
You musta been the guy with the girl
who had on those open-work stock
ings. replied the accused youth
Columbus Dispatch.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-02-05

''How Is II that while only about one
white person in ten thousand reaches
the century mark we frequently see
negroes one hundred and seventeen
years old9"
"Uh-weIl, sah," replied Uncle Frosty.
"as nigh as kin proselyte de matter.
it's due to judicial lynn On DE part o.
de cuIlud ee."--Kansas City Star
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-02-05
DEMAND "RAYER" ASPIRIN


Warning Unless you see the name
'Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting the genuine Bayer
Aspirin proved safe by millions and
prescribed BY physicians for Is years.
Say '.E3ayerH when you buy aspirin.
limitations nag prove dangerous. Adv.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-02-05

To inSure gllstening white table
linens, use Red Cross Ball Blue In your
laundry. II never dlaappolntn, At all
good Nrocers. Advertisement
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-02-05

Mrs GoodsoIe-What induced you
70 adopt the life Of d trump7
Everett Why. mn'an, ig'a mig
calling It's tire one thing DO best.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-02-05

Harriet tells everything she
knows" "Yes, and unfortunately ahs
doean't stop there"
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-02-05

Happy are those who don't realize
that It is crisis until it is over
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1925-02-05

Some men can't even DO their duty
withent making fuss about it.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-04-10

interest for both parties. that the
same be Jointly constructed by the
Highway District and the Mountain
Home Cooperative Irrigation Com
pany, each paying one-haM Of the
cost thereof, and that the same shall
not exceed the total cost of the sum
Of $1,000; that the said construction
be done by and under the supervision
OF the said Highway District.
The roll being called all members
present voted yes. Whereupon
the motion was declared carried.
Upon motion made and carried the
Board adjourned.
r. II. BENNETT,
Attest: Chairman.
o. E. NoRELL, Secretary.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-04-10
Mountain Home, Idaho,

Mountain Home, Idaho,
March IA, 1925.
Board OF Mountain Home Highway
Commissioners met in special called
session, with all members present.
The following proceedings were
had. to-wit:
Motion by Ross and seconded by
Hart that, whereas, it appears that
a new bulkhead and bridge or Gull
vert is a necessity at a point at the
northeast corner of the northwest
u of Section IS, in township 8
South, of range East, B. NJ. Ell
more County, Idaho, within the linn
its Of the Mountain Home Highway
District, and that it is for the best
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-04-10

ance.. Motion carried.
Upon motion duly made the
Board adjourned.
r. H. BENNETT,
Attest: Chairman.
0. E. NORELL, Secretary.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-04-10

Mrs. c. E. Mason was in Boise last
Friday attending committee meet
ing meeting of the Woman's State
Missionary Union.