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The Bismarck tribune., 1931-03-13

KFYRS Broadcasng Station Example Latest Radio Engineering

q frequency Of $50 kilocycles but on
local sets 1t also comes In at LOO kilo-
cycles on the radio receiver. This il
the second harmonic and radio engi-
neers are trying to get away from it.
Experts at the local station said they
doubt II the second harmonic from
the local station can be heard at q
distance Of more than 10 miles from
Bismarck.
Prevents Distortion
This little house also contains
equipment designed to prevent dis
tortion Of the antenna wires and at.
tendant difficulty in proper broad
casting.
When the radio impulses reach the
antenna, lis feet above the ground,
they Jump off into space and travel
with the speed Of light to every radio
receiver within hearing distance-
and sometimes that means Q long
way. since the local station has been
heard on both the Pacific and Allan
tic coasts and In far Hawaii.
The studio equipment Of UYR,
located IN the HoslEins building at
Fourth and Broadway, has bean re-
vamped to coordinate It with the new
plant on Apple Greek. Special
equipment IS used to prevent distor-
ton On the wires from tho studio 10
the transmitter. Tho highest autt-
BILE note Of violin Is between l,ooo
and 5000 vibrations second. TIA
lowest audible note Of pipe organ
b about % vibrations second I1ao
studio and transmitting eQuipmsnt y
20 arrauged that Il rtu TRANSMIT
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Is q job for q plumber Is well as an
electrician and when the station is
in operation the pumps in the cellar
are used to supply the water to these
tubes.
Other large tubes are air.cooled on
much the same principle as an air.
cooled airplane motor. Some Of these
are Of 5000 volt capacity and others
Of 1000. 600. aud $50 volts. They are
connected In series and, taken to-
gether, comprise what radio engineers
call q cascade system.
The smaller tubes take their power
from the crystal" which Is the most
remarkable piece Of equipment In q
modern broedcasting system. It Is q
piece Of quartz, ground to such q
shape and Of such weight and thick
ness that 1t vihrates at q certain fre-
quency when subjected to electrical
current In . given manner. Why It
does tho radio engineers make no ef-
fort to explain. They tell you 1T Is
Just q natural property Of quartz"
Tho quarts used by KFYR Is Of
such shape and design tlaat it main
tains q radio frequency Of $4,000
cycles . second and Is guaranteed not
to vary more than three one-hun-
dred- d-thousandths. This permits the
station to stay On the radio frequency
band assigned to It and prevents In.
reference with other stations, q nee
esary thing In view Of the large NUM-
taP az xfakinaax In 0nerati0n.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-03-13


Much Equipment Needed
An amazingly large amount OF
equipment Is needed for this purpose
and Il the visitor asks enough ques-
tions and pays close attention to
what he Is told. he acquires q hazy
idea Of the processes Of radio broad
casting. The major difficulty Ia such
an effort, however, Is that Of asking
the expert to explain the explana-
tions.
As one enters the neat brick build
ing, Il BY Il In dimension, he sees IN
office at the left and living quarters
for the engineer ct tho right. The
latter Is q neat apartment. equipped
with all modern conveniences. Most
Of the main floor. however, Is taken
up By the transmitting room In which
the main switchboard and Several
smaller bits Of apparatus are located.
Adjacent to the transmitting room
Is q smaller room In which the con-
trolling operator sits. It Is insulated
with two layers Of copper, six inches
apart. The idea Of this Is to keep on
the outside Ill bits Of electrical q
radio energy and permit operation Of
the delicate instruments which are
located In this heart Of the radio
system.
III the basement of the building sre
loostsd psmp4 mohng4 high vulfaes
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-03-13
Delicate MQc1,i11e1ry
Often Is Puzzle to
Station Operators
Even Though Local Engineers Understand Difficulties Better
They Are Apt to Marvel at Achievements More
Than Ordinary laymen
KFYR Officials give Brief Description Of Intricate Equpmsn
Necessary for Local Station to Become Mem-
bsr Of National Chain

Every time you your radio it just like opening
an envelope containing words and music.
That what the radio engineers of KFYR would have
understand is the in which programs originating in one
place travel through the ether and in the living Of
those folks who radio receivers.
complicated and require. q dic.te nd
everything perfectly the radio
DO not know what makes possible Tv admit It, And tv
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achievements
recorded They understand the difficulties better
transmitting
casting Creek six miles the gives idea
up good as new
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transformers and other electrical
equipment and the station heating
plant. Neither power nor telephone
wires appear on the outside Of the
building, these being brought into
the structure by underground con-
duit. The wires leading to the an
tenna system, located 1000 feet from
the building, also are underground.
Three motor generator sets are used
to provide power. each serving sep.
arate purpose.
Ono gives . 35-volt direct current
to heat the filaments In the vacuum
tubes In the transmitting system.
These tubes range In size from one
no larger than your thumb to some
the size Of q two-gallon glass jar.
Each serves q different purpose and
II ono or more fail things happen In
the ether which carries tho radio
waves.
The filaments In the tubes must be
heated In order to activate certain
electrons which carry the current In
the tubes. Il these filaments are cold
the tube Is useless.
Take 1Seee Volts
Some Of the large tubes take as
much as $1,000 volts Of electricity and
are water cooled to keep them from
mating under this terrific electrical
pressure. Installing such equipment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
WATER

When a bridge party benefit was announced by the Catholic Coun- ell this week it looked as though the card players were anxious to get started on the weekly parties. Thirty tables were engaged almost at a moments notice at the home of Mrs John Shields on Woodruff avenue. The party was under the direction of Mrs James flaming and Mrs John Shields. Prizes were given for high scores at bridge, contract, pinochle. whist. Mrs Will liam Lindsey won bridge price: contract bridge, Mrs Harry Bron- son; whist, Mrs Donat Le May; pinochle, Mrs Alfred Roy, and George Chartrand.
 The increase in postal rates which go into effect September 1st have no increase attached to To- increased a cent and also Great cal mall or mail sent to U. s. possessions. Canadian rates are Britain and Irish Free State to .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
THOMASTON
WATERBURY AUTO
 IN CRASH HERE
Driver Put Under Arrest -Rattler Killed on
 JudsOn Street

Shortly after noon Friday a large sedan of Hudson make left the road in the town near the Eclipse Glass factory on the Tor rington road and went down the em bankment, where it was com pletely demolished and caught fire: The firemen were called to ex- tinguished the blaze. The man driving the car was brought to the center by a passing car and taken to the office of Dr Winfield Wight for treatment for cuts and bruises, but he later refused the treatment and left the office, making his way again up Main street on foot all covered with blood. He was later arrested by Deputy Sheriff Frank Nation and Officer James Ryan who lodged him in the local jail on the charge of driving while intoxicated, he was under the tn- fluence of liquor and his name was not secured, but one of the officers found a pay envolpe in his pocket marked Harry Mclaughlin and 1t is thought he is employed at Glasses Metal Works. The wrecked auto mobile was towend to Johnston's garage.
 Joseph Bcrlestcin Kills Rattlcr.
 Joseph Berlestein, caretaker of F. I. Roberts home on Judson street killed large rattle snake on Judson street Friday afternoon, near a tree on the highway. .The snake which was more than two feet long showed fight, but MT Berlestein succeeded in killing 1t with a large club. This is the first rattler to be killed in this section in years. Ball Game Today.
 The Kaceys Boys club ball team will play one of its last games of the season this afternoon at the high school grounds when they meet the Reynolds Bridge Boys club in a game. The Bridge team defeated the local club on their last meeting. The game will start at 1 o'clock. ..-- Respirator Installed at Black Rock
 A respirator has been installed at the state park at Black Rock to be used in case of drowning. The machine was received by the caretaker Harry Saunders Thurs day as is othe same type re- gently bought by the town for To- cal use.
 Rev John A. O'Connor of Clair ton, Penn, and Rev J. J. McCarty of Waterbury were the guests of their cousin, Miss Marguerite Greene of East Main street, Thurs day.
 The ambulance from the Wa terbury hospital made a record run through town Friday afternoon with state policeman mounted on a motorcycle for escort. The am- bulance was given right of way and passed through town at the rate of 60 miles an hour, bearing a patient to the Charlotte Hunger ford hospital in Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
0AKVILLE

At St Mary Magalene's church, Rev Leo Finn, pastor, masses will be at 7:15, 8:15, 9:15 and II o'clock. The 9:15 mass is the chil- dren's mass followed by a short instruction. The last mass is at II o'clock.
 At All Saints church, William Flisher, lay reader, morning wor- ship at 10:45 o'clock.
 Junior Corps Being Formed
 A junior drum, fife and bugle corps are being formed in the vil- laEe. A number of the school boys have already signed. They will meet once a week under good teachers for instructions. Plans to secure instruments, uniforms and etc are being perfected.
 Baseball To-day
 The mems club baseball team will meet the First Lutheran team of Waterbury on diamond z, Ham ilton park, at o'clock this after- noon. Manager Louis Beres IS looking forward to a large crowd from the vile to cheer and en- courage the players.
 Briefs
 Mrs William Noonan and young son, Billy of Lee, Mass, are spend- ing a week with her mother, Mrs Helen Shanahan of Rosette street.
 Mrs Max Felsman and daughters Kathleen and Helen of Bridgeport are the guests of MT and Mrs Dan- iel Horigan of Rosette street.
 MT and Mrs Eastman of Water bury have moved into Mrs Helen Shanahan's house on Rosette street.
 Miss Arlene Hull of the village accompanied by Miss Dorothy Johnson of Watertown is spending vacation of two weeks at Lake Champ plain. Vt. .F
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

You just can't keep good down, that's all there to it. years this column has been boosting the stock of Tony when he just beginning make himself heard in the field of Later when for song writing and radio solo work quick point the unusual ability hs He has been forging steadily ahead since he New York years Through the Tower tonight we announce Saccos first phonogaph recording He has just completed for the Mone Recording Company subsidiary five of the Saeo the sools
 The numbers include I'm With You' from the Ziegfeld Folies of 193l If Didn't Have You. " doize My Babys Eyes River Stay from My Door,. In Dream They should be released shortly reports By the way, Red Nichols orchestra played them under different In local radio still interested hearing Sacco the air. he be tuned in II 30 Sunday nights, "Wednesday Fr
 day at 7l5 D. m and Saturday at l m. all from WABC.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
TORRINGTON Hermit Fixed For
 Stoning Mans House
Comes Down From Lonely Retreat, But Officers Fina-
 ly Pursued Him Home and Arrested Him

Irving Lang, 46, a hermit, des- cended from his lonely shack on a mountain near the city dump while the storm was raging Thursday evening and bombarded. the resi- dence of Thomas Wooton with stones. A door and window were broken. The hermit was trailed to his isolated home and placed un- der arrest. He made several visits to the home, according to police, and tossed rocks through windows and the front door on each occa- sion. One time a rock broke win dow frame. as we'll as pane of glass: anoGher broke the chimney of lamp which was on a table, bounded off and smashed the back of chair. Several of the rocks were thrown at the screen door and the glass panel in the door was shattered.
 Two officers, Joseph Amroso and William Twittey. were sent to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

Cangsters put John Young NEG the spot according reports New York Either that somebody ing put quaver the perfect don of the dulceoned John He announced the huge protest meeting that held Madison Monday nigh and didn't words bit adding of the underworld to that of the featured speakers Young received threats by telephone the caller the second n- stance telling him would get letter explaining what it all about Since Police Commissioner Muoony has detailed special armed guard to him. Another NEG Walter Mills bari scheduled sing the song that George M Cohan wrote specially for the also telephone he would be sing Mills however had already been replaced on the program which perhaps lucky break him. All of which prove New York problem hands that can't be handled with kid gloves The mailed fist needs to be employed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

Smie) Kelley will his proesoshp the Loeh Raven high Maryland Monday He takes off for the Maryland Sunday The local teacher former Crosby and Washington college football will work immediately n preparing championship his Mike the schools first lacrosse the field this fall Mary Hary leaving Saturday for Long Island Great Neck is the destination. Mary Shnahan White Mountaining preparation for the opening of the school season. Ray Wnn Rochester N r., this week the sights Mrs Matthew LaweY and her John and Dan are home trip Virginia. Vincent Breen son Of J. of 55 State has been transferred from bleshp Colorado which he radio hrs class to the aviation corp Croa Panama Canal Zone Aboy Vincent Mae Downey takes her sunny disposition from the compensation Fort Tumbu Beach Saturday for vacation extending Labor Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

scene once during the evening and they chased Lang, but were unable to catch him. Later Officer Harry Cooley and Wilriom Oliver went in search of him with Thomas Wooton as their guide, but taking the wrong path they become lost.
 When q complaint was lodged at the Canaan barracks State Police man Daniel Crossman was sent, and he, in company with Officer Oliver and several residents of the vicinity climbed the mountain and found Lang asleep in a little by 6 affair, barely large enough to live in. The hermit was undressed when they found him, and a large iron bar was on the ground before him, He accompanied the police men to headquarters, without re- sistance..
 Lang, who is said by authorities to be mentally unbalanced, told Chief Nevin that he knew he had done wrong when he broke the window, but said he threw rocks after Wooton threw him down..
 The case will probably be dis posed of in Litchfield, as 1t occur red in the Jurisdiction of that town.
 Shower for Miss Graziani
 Miss Katherine Graziani was pleasantly surprised at miscel> laneous shower at her home on Casson avenue Thursday evening. There were 30 in attendance and Miss Graziani received a number of beautiful gifts including boud- oir chair. Luncheon was served and dancing was enjoyed. Miss Graziani Is to be married to Anthony BerdI- or Labor day morning at o'clock.
 Briefs
 Miss Ann Litwin, daughter of MT and Mrs Peter Litwin of Litch- field has gone to Springfield, where she will enter Bay Path institute.
 Court Washington, F. of A. held their regular meeting last night in South Prospect street hall. The district deputy was to pay an off, cial visit.
 Sammy Dangeire, son of MT and Mrs Angelo Dangeire of East Elm street, has returned from the Char lotte Hungerford hospital where he recently underwent an operation,
 Troop IA, Boy Scouts, left this morning on an overnight hike to Camp Workcomman. The hike was under the leadership of Scoutmas- ter William H. Chiswell and as- sistan. Joseph Mayer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
Editor Tall Tower Topics -

Editor Tall Tower Topics - The contribution to your column of a. J. D. printed Wednesday night was ably answered by you far but did not go far enough Your replies confined the radio of the letter but you failed to come to the defense of the Talkies squawk as J. J. D. calls He admits frankly that he does not like and he them because the thought IS In his mind salaries collected by the people making them We'll J. D. enjoys his radio. does he not? How about the profits made by the makers of the radio and the staggering salaries collected by the broadeasting! lie claims akes entertaining something that effect
 wonder if he has George Arss any of his famous peures-or Ruth Chatterton-or John Barrymore-or Ann Harding how could person say picture like Clmmaon with Richard Dix giving his best performance of the finest pieces of entertainment be found any phase of amusement le9 The radio all right it's fine for the part plays lives but who be stuck beside radio all the time! There's nothing finer than talke show to relieve the mind of the bcsetting these times It's persons like "J J. D. who the squawks not the "talkies".-"Phil M. Phan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
Sl A MOVIE GAL
Her teeth so white.
 Twin rows of light, Were never dimmed,
 Though often filmed.
Good evening.

Dear Editor: No harm in my recent manuscript did irk, but in if my letter was worthy space in such esteemed column. J. J. D. (Glad you did write J. J. D. You helped beautifully fill one column. However still stick sentiments pressed other evening Hope you aren't backing down yours That wouldn't be cricket they jolly old Devon sh About the list of stations waded through basket feet by six feet for them without That much you'd ask any do isn't it, J. J. D.? Sorry about them. The Ed.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29
SWEDES DRINKING MORE
 % LIQUOR IN HOMIE

Stockholm, (UP)-While the liquor consumption in Sweden un- der the Bratt system in- creased by 2.2 per cent during the first six months of 1881, convic- tions for drunkenness decreased over three per cent, according to the board of liquor control.
 The increase in consumption was due to more bottled goods being sold for home use, while the sales in restaurants decreased, due to the. business depression.i
 Another reading of the business barometer in terms of liquor con- sumption was that less wine was sold than in 1880. The average monthly sale in bottles of hard liquor per customer was . little over two quarts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

rate of 5 cents per ounce of letter.
 Chick Lawson and Judge Hun gerford were on hand last night as special guests at the opening of the new athletic club on Bucking- ham street. a SULLIVAN-Tests your radio tubes free. Try . Philco or Bosch Radio in your home; no deposit required. Convenient terms, weekly or monthly--a year to pay. sullivan's Pharmacy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

Albert N Colgrove. former newspaper man and at present postmaster of Waterbury has te Signs on the former nostoe refer to him as Custodian meaning that until Uncle Sam picks else A. N Cogrove will be held responsible for the safety the old O. building The premises have been roped off and closed autos The local hre and police depart nents are presented shortly with merchants registry for reference in event of fires o burglaries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

Heres who Chase daily that IS the It under with going One night this week number of were stuck the trolley deour Cooke Nottingham back Chase beyond the construction ayoe this tip will help somebody out of a two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

Here's one for the numismatists. Tom Sweeney and his son. Robert picked up this week their yard South burv that bore the date 808 few hours later second coin. dated I8lO was also found All of which Tom and Bob in the money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

Tho population of Sheffield, England, which is . half1million. has remained almost stationary for 10 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-29

Railways of Cuba ere rsducjng passenger fares. MY
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-09-09
THOUSANDS RIOT
in SEARCH FOR
HIGHWAY WORK

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept 8. (U.H
-Rioting broke out among unem-
ployed groups today as several
thousand men stormed two county
store yards to apply for county
highway ditch jobs.
Desperate for work, late appli-
cants. sought to break through the
columns of job seekers who had
stood all night and police squads
were called out to suppress the en-
suing fighting. Windows were
broken, several men were slightly
injured, others tainted and ware
house doors were crushed.
AS intermittent fighting broke
out along the lines, sheriffs depu-
ties. and police riot squads armed
with tear gas and riot clubs were
announced. Order finally was re-
stored but not until the registra-
ton had been halted and considera-
BILE damage inflicted to property.
The army of job seekers, estimat-
ed at 10000, were served coffee and
sandwiches and registration con-
tinued.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-09-09
OPPOSE ATTEMPT
TO DROP CHARGE
AGAINST MILLS

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9. UP)-
Any attempt of the district attor-
neys office to dismiss statutory
charges against John P. Mills
wealthy San Diego broker, in order
that his testimony may be used
against others, will be opposed by
counsel for William Jobelmann, a
co-defendant.
Attorney S. S. Hahn, represent
ing Jobelmann, said today that he
would raise plenty of opposition
if any attempt is made to make a
goat of Jobelmann in this case"
District Attorney Buron Fits re-
vealed Tuesday he was considering
dropping the charge against Mills,
who is accused of attacking Clarice
Tauber, l6.
Following a conference with Mum
icipal Judge Benjamin Scheinman,
however, Fits said that no such
move would be taken in the i'm
mediate future.
Jobelmann. with Olive Clark Day
is accused of supplying girl party
companions for wealthy men.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-09-09
Expect Mexican
Opposition To
Monroe Doctrine

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 9. up
Mexico's acceptance of membership
in the League of Nations will be
qualified by reservations against the
league covenants recognition of the
Monroe Doctrine, political quarters
expected here today.
Mexico's official expression of
disapproval of the Monroe Doctrine
was considered possible alterna :
tive to a reservation. The recent
declaration by Foreign Secretary
Genaro Estrada that Mexico would
not recognize the validity of the
doctrine was considered so repreSen-
tative of Mexican political thought
that endorsement of the League
covenant without an adverse express
sion to the Monroe Doctrine was re-
garded unlikely.
Mexico holds President Woodrow
Wilson's animosity toward her as
responsible for MeXico's exclusion
when the league was established.
Newspapers headlined news of the
invitation to join the league as re
pudiation" of Wilson's attitude.
The senate's approval of the
foreign office recommendation of
acceptance was expected today.