Evening Star Newspaper, March 8, 1925, Page 31

Although the Shenandoah has broken nearly all radio records with her shovt-wave set, her radlo opera- tors are ambltious and hope to ts- tablish new achlevements with the new long-wave high-powered trans- mitter just installed. When this alr cruiser makes hers) trial trip after being overhauled and filled with fresh helium, she will test yout her new high-power radlo trans- tter. The new radio equipment Is 2 KW in power,, the strongest set ever installed iy an aircraft, and more | powerful thyn all but WEAF and KGO of our big broadcasting stations. The Ir'-{\‘vv'xl'lmg equipment, design- ed and built at the Bellevue Labora- torys“covers a band between 500 and 1, metars, although the ordinary Calling wave will be 952 meters. The set {s the result of designs laid out for long-range radio apparatus, when it was first planned to send the Shenan- doah to the North Pole.a little over >vear ago. Transmission is effected through ten 250-watt air-cooled tube: which put between 25 and 30 ampes in the antenna. One of the most in- ‘ te esting s Is the antenna. which is suspended {rom each side of the gigantic airship, being brought up to the ntral radio car so that it forms a “W.” The lower points of the “W" are kept steady by two weights. Wh landing, the antenna RADIO GOSSIP AND NEWS | system is hauled up by windlasses so | gs close to the sides of the Sufficient an- that it b ship, out of the way tenna length, without with power cars and other apparatus, is given by the “W" shapa. n is the power plant which sup- plies electric power for lighttng and cooking as well as the radlo tr: mitter. It comprises a 4-cylinder gasoline engine which drives directly a double-wound alternater. The larger armature is rated at & kilo generating 220 volts amperes, 6650 cycles 4@ voltage of 12. The combined power plant, approximately about 10 KW only 560 pounds, the lightest t vet developed. Besides y light, the prime mover is . being all on a single shaft. ial governor regulates the gos- e feed so that, with added work ed, more gas is given automat- keeping the generators at a constant speed. Other new features include hydraulically operated engine valves. The generator is so shielded that a recciving set can be operated fully within 3 or 4 feet of the 1t without ignition interferenc turn the engine over a set of volt batteries is employed through -volt side of the alternator, operating as an electric motor. This unique power plant was especlally designed and built for the Navy. Due to the fact that the radio transmitting set requires full ‘power when operating, the specal electrical cooker, which also operates on 220 volts, has to be shut down when the s. The cook has to keep touch with the radio chief der to guarantee the crew hot in in meals, which will be possible for the | 1 time in an aerlal crulser. Previously only hot coffee has been served by heating it on the engine exhausts. Used Radio Sets and Parts. The values of second-hand or used dio sets are now being determined by dealers in many sections of the country on partly standardized scale, especially with regard 2o the development of new sales. There are few of us today who he most unique part of the equip- | starting | interference | Ko | the smaller winding | serves as a 4 KW exciter, developing | the announcer’s last name, and the | | junly our autemobiles when contem- | plating the purchase of new cars, and so with old radio sets we are coming to demand an allowance when we trade them in for new or later models. The questfon is no r regarded as a problem, be- cause many organizations have fixed | the valles of standard sets, meking new transactions easier and more profitable. Regular radio dealers are following the question up and one suggests a “used radio clearing house.” It is not improbable that we may soon see signs like this: “Dealers in Slightly Used Radio Sets and Parts,” for an auxillary trade may spring up just as It did in the automobile dadustry. Such stores might do con- derable business with builders of 1emade sets, thfough the sale of standard parts and units, In commenting on the possibilities of handling used sets, one dealer he takes in some used sets in de when they are not badly worn or out-of-date. Thelr value Is, of course, based upon the possibility of future trades, and a limit of $40 on “trade-ins” fis set. Like used auto- mobiles, the value of old radio r ceivers depends upon their appear- ance, popularity and efficlency. A homemade set is considered as worth only 25 per cent of one factory-built. Another dealer gives new pur- chasers a credft of 50 per cent less than the list prices of all useful parts traded in. When a set turned in is less than a year old, a Texas dealer saccepts it at list price, less $2.50 for each month used. If a prospective customer fears a new set Is not & late model or that it will become obsolete within a year, this store guarantees to accept it a year later in exchange for a new set, after deducting the $2.50 per month for deterioration Most dealers insist on examining &nd testing old sets offered in trade, allowing from to 35 per cent less wholesale prices on standard parts. Some retallers have set up a sliding scale of values for used se based on length of use. They run from 15 yer cent depreciation at a month old to 6 per cent when 10 months old, which is the maximum. Many deal- ers admit some sort of standardiza- tion would be beneficial, but they also agree that it is difficult to place a predetermined value on all the types which may be offered In trade ‘@8 part payment on pew sets. Japan Goes on the Air. The first Japanese broadcaster was scheduled to go on the air at Toklo March 1. This station is owned by & local broadcasting a ociation and carry the usual type of broad- cast program, it is understood. An- other station is proposed at Osake. Both of these stations are reported of 750 watts power. About 59 more applications are sald to be on file. Of course, the broadcasts will be in Japanese, and the power limit is 1.5 K. W, but it is anticipated that American DX fans, especially those en the Pacifi coast, will strive to pick up these Far Eastern transmit- ters, whose initial call letter is *J Yhe specific calls have not been re- ported. * Already the Japanese government r;.s received over 800 applications for icenses to operate recelving sets, use of which, as in many foreign coun- tries, must by authorized officially. Yhe government Is seeing to it that only relfable and non-radiating sets are used. Local manufacturers and importers must submit sample .sets to the officlals handling radio for ap- proval before they can.be.placed on sale. Distributors of radio. apparatus must also be respousible for the col- lection of the annual fee of 2 yen levied on_ listeners by the govern- ment and also the charges made by the broadcasting assoclation for serv- fee. When a purchase ls made the fan has to advise the dealer where he is planning to install his set, giv- ing antenna installation plans and other data. The cost of sets in Japan runs from $12 up to $150. + Troadcasting stations fall into two classes in Nippon. The first, being termed long-distance, though esti- mated at only a couple of hundred miles In range, transmit on wave |shops, and every packet bought pre- |rather than as | the * family, and since Newton held the “ARN" call he became | “ALN Norman Brokenshire and Her- | when trying to fit their initlals b ' 1 and the second, local stations, oper-) ating on 215 to 235 meters with 250 watts. The cost of broadcasting licenses is between 300 and 500 yen a year.. The cost of a first-class sta- tion, fully equipped, is estimated at $125,000, requiring an expenditure of | about $50.000 per year. As the maxi- mum number of paid listeners which can be secured is estimated around ten to fifteen thousand, it s belleved a return of about 60 cents per indi- vidual a month would have to be col- | lected Lo pay the operating costs for | broadcasting. Announcers Discard Call Letters. Listeners to stations WJZ and WJY have not heard the famillar “AON" announcing, or “AJN," “ALN" or “ATN" as the case may be. For the first time since WJZ opened the first broadeasting station east of the Alle- ghanfes in 1922, the announcers are identifying themselves by their own pames. The change in policy, which took effect March 1, is the result of the increased attention to the art of an- nouncing exercised by WIZ and WJY From now on, a good announcer will win public approval under his own name, and a poor announcer will re- celve public condemnation as himsell a group of three s become “Milton is now “J. Lewis addresses the radio Norman . Brokenshire.” " is Herbert B. Glover. of the famous “A-N announcing family Is an interesting one. When WJZ first opned In New ark the question arose as to how the announcer should identify him- self. To avold any misapprehension by the audience that the announcer | was & performer the use of initials| was declded upon. ‘The “A” stood for ‘announcer”; the middle and distin- gulshed initial was the first letter of | letters. “AJN' stood for wark.” Thus | Thomas H. Cowan, WJZ's first an- nouncer, became “ACN™ to the radio | audience. When Milton J. Cross was engaged he became “AJN,” the mid- dle initizl being used to avbid con- flict. with “AC call. Miss Bertha Bralnard, now a: ant to the man- ager, became “ABN™ when on the air. Then WJZ moved to New York in the Spring of 1923 and the final “N" of the announcers’ calls stood for New York. WJY was opened up and the staff of announcers was enlarged Robert: D. Newton, now assistant to the manager, became “ARN,” since “ANN" and “ADN" are not clearly understandable to the steners. J. Lewis Reid was the next addition to bert B. Glover met with difficulties BN tween the “A” and the ° was Miss Brainard's call; “AEN unfit for use over the air, and “A is awkward. So Brokenshire became “AON.” Glover had the same prob- lem. “AGN" and “AHN" were no: clearly understandable and “ABN" was already e, so he adopted! the ca)l “AT: CN" left the twin | stations last the family became “AJ AON" and “ATN,” with 2 nd on the air only on special occ Deplores Conflict of Programs. Many complaints about good pro-| grams being broadcast from different statlons at the same time have re- cently been expressed by listeners- in, according to a statement Insued, by Alfred M. Caddell, secretary of the American Radio Assoclation, the | national organization representing | the listeners-in “While apparently a matter of con- cern only to the broadcasting stations and the companies furnishing the en- tertalnment, it also is the concern of the radio listener-in who has spent his money for the privilege of listen- ing to the radio programs,” said Mr. Caddell. “Without the listener-in as the consumer no company could seil a dollar's worth of merchandise, and it the wishes of the listeners are to be overlooked in the desire of the companles to get their programs on the alr, somebody is golng to lose out by it “If we are to have good programs it is essential that studio directors maintain a proper regard for the of- ferings of other stations and bear in mind that listeners-in desire to re- | celve the best that is broadcast, but that they can only listen to one pro- am at a time. | gr“{;\\ view of the fact that there is a scarcity of really worth-while pro- gram material from which the listener Inay choose, the offering of two of the Vvery good numbers at the same time can only result in considerable dis- pleasure. Buch conflict is not con- ducive to the best interests of radio and seems quite unnecessary. The Emma Sanford Shelton Umio i held its February meeting at the home of Mrs. Herron, 3819 Fifth street, with the president, Mrs. Criswell, in the chair and Mrs, Emma S. Shelton present. Aft- er singing “America the Beautiful” a let- ter was read from Dr..J. Alvin Camp- bell of Callfornia. Much activity was shown by the reports of the committees. Mrs. Shelton stated that the June con- vention of the W. C. T. U. would be held in Petworth. New pembers received were: Mrs Shidy, Mrs. Melton, Mrs. Spitzer. Miss Dill, Mrs. Lazelle, Mrs, Shaver and the Mistes Herron. Mrs. Shelton thanked the union for the banquet given her, and gave a Teport of the Chicago convention. Mrs, Petrie of Egypt spoke of the high ideals of the United States Minister to Egypt, Dr. Howell. The union will be entertained in March at the home of Mrs. Thomas, 2043 Park road, with Mrs. Pickett and Miss Thomas assisting. Northwest Unlon met Thursday at 522 Sixth street. In the absence of the president, Mra. Ellis Logan, the second vice president, Mrs. Olea W. Coster, pre- sided. The devotlons were conducted by Mre. R. J. Bell. superintendent of the evangelistic department. There was a short memorlal for Dr. Kate Waller Barrett and resolutions offered. Mrs. Willlam H. Moore was elected flower mission superintendent, with Mrs. M. J. Hull and Mrs. A. Lusby assistants. Delegates appointed to the anti- tobacco convention were Mrs. A. H. Coster, Mrs. M. J. Hull, Mrs. Manuel Klein, Mrs. Willlam H. Moore and Mre. A. J. Henry. ‘ Copeland was elected finan- A report was made from the Federa- tion of Women's Clubs, Report of the executive meeting of the W. C. T. U. was made by Mrs. G. A. Ross. IRISH LIKE U. S. MEAL. Sale of Product Said to Be Af-| fecting - Domestic Output. Correspondence of tiie Associated Press. DUBLIN, February 9.—Complaint is made, jn @ letter to the Dublin press that American flake meal Is ousting Irish meal from the shops in large and small fowns ‘alike. It is argued that, whatever may be said of the adventage In quality and price of’ foreign wheat flour, Irish oatmeal ought to be able to hold its own since It is cheaper than American flake meal. Nevertheless, says the complainant, “American flake meal is being asked for by the public and pushed in the lengths between 360 and 335 meters, ‘vents the sale of as much Irish oats.” pore of the skin. not be washed. ticking ; all sizes. CAPITOL BRAND Layer Felt Mattress % pounds; all layer felt; rol Capitol Brand Mattresses are made right here in Washington, and their qual- ity is unquestioned. THE SUNDAY ‘STAR, "WASHINGTON, D. C, THE HUB All Mattresses Sold by The Hub Are Made of New Material and Are Guaranteed as Such $5.00 for Your Old Mattress Thousands of mattresses have been in use from 3 to 40 years—and did you ever stop to consider that the warmth of the body opens every You sleep on that mattress every night—vear after year. It can- You shudder at wearing underclothing for any considerable time with- out washing, and yet you allow yourself to sleep on a mattress that has accumulated dirt—the germs of years! e, The radiation reaches to the very center of the mat- It cannot be efficiently renovated and made safe for use at any reasonable cost (in strict compliance with the State laws). PART Seventh & D 'Sts. “The Store of Liberal Credit” MARCH 8, "192. 1. 31 We Guarantee That All - Mattresses We Take in Exchange Will Be Burned It (o B e BT I S S Vwow o) T AR HOOAYY QO FRITS ey’ Tness EXS Ic a Day for Ten Years—WHAT IS 1c ADAY? 1caday amounts to practically nothing. Yet suppose you paid $35 for your mattress ten years ago. It has actually cost you less than I1ca day. What Is the Life of a Mattress? 5 TO 10, YEARS is the life of a mattress. It is the very longest that any mattress or pillow should safely be used. At the end of that time it should’be cremated—regardless of its appearance. The Hub believes that when proper attention is called to these facts and special inducements such as are offered herewith—a greater part of \Vashington home lovers will grasp this opportunity to replace the old mattresses and pillows. We Burn Your Old Mattress—None Will Be Brought Into Our Store or Warehouse!! RN Y —will be paid for every old mattress regardless of its condition, provided it is replaced with one of The Hub's mattresses listed Dbelow at sale prices. (Every Old Mattress Will Be Burued) ¢ Sec. 7 That it ) reason to believe that any provision o ct is beitg or has been violated, o cause an investigation to be made. For the purposé of su fon the health officer. or any of his assistants designated by him in writing, shall have authorhy u times during the ordinary bus'mess hours to enter any building or otber place in the District of Columbia which mattresses are manufactured, renovated, or held for sale, exchange, or gift, or delivery in pursusnce thereof. No person shall refuse or obstruct such inspection D Mattress Listed and Advertised Below sizes; art ticking covered; gray felt filled; roll edge. Special.................. CAPITOL BRAND Layer Felt Mattress ¢ pounds;: roll edge; layer felt filled; covered in high-grade art Specialt. . lGodieaads Gk edge; art tick covered; 4-row Imperial edge; all sizes. Special............... 68th CONGRESS N 1t Session S. 3453 THE S A—’i‘E OF THE UNITED STATES June 3 (calenday day, June 4), 1924 Mr. Ball introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the District of Columbis A BILL To regulate the manufacture, renovation and sale of mattresses in the District of Columbia That no person in the District of Columbia— (1) Who is & manufacturer or renovator of, or dealer in offer, or have In his possession for sale. ange. or gIft, Any mattress wh label. statement or design, or device,' in respect of its maierials of. processes of- manufac which is not labeled as provided in section 3. p () Who is & renovator of mattresses s ske, in whole or in part material which has formed part of any matt eretofore used in or used by any individual having aa infectious or contagious disease The Hub will pay $1 for every PAIR of old pillows, $ regardless of their condi- tion, provided they are re- placed with a pair listed (c) Who is a manufacturer of mattresses, sha the manufactore of mattresses sold, exc ® new mattress. use, in whole or in pirf, any second-hand material in ged, or given away, or to be offered for sale, exchange, or gift, us (d) Shall knowlngly s sitt, exchange, give away, or offer or have in his pssession for sale, exchange, or (1) Any mattress which has Leen used, of Is composed in whole or in part from material which has theretofore wsed in any sanitari ital, or by any individual Laving an Rlous disease: or, (2) any mattress which in’ wholé or in part of second-hand has not been thoroughly sterilized sd disinfected Dy a process approved by the health officer of the District of Columbia below in this remarkable replacement The Hub. (Every Old Pillow T sale at In case the mattress has been renovated the label shall contain in Such print the word *Renovated” and a statement of (1) the name and address of tne renovator, and (2)-a description of the materials used in the renovated mattress. For the purpose of this act the materials so used shall be described in such manger as the Commissioners sl gulation prescribe. section 7 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not mo 5 or not more than six months, or both. = All prosecutions under this act, except as provided fn section 4, shall be in the Police Court of the District of Columbia upon information by the corporstion counsel or one of his assistants. That any person violat be the duts of the health officer of the District of Columbia, whenever he has t Evidece obtained by the health officer or his ass.stants of any violation of this ct shall be furnished the corporation counsel. Sec. 8. That if on inspection the health officer or Lis assistants find in the District of Columbia any mattress held for sale, exchange, or giff. or delivers in pursuance thereef, which has been used or is com- posed in whole or in part of materials which have formed part of any matiress used in or about any sani tariom or Lospital or by any individual Im infec ntagious disease, or i composed in whole or in_part of second-hand material whic ot been Sterilized and disinfected by a process approved by the heaith officer, or if the health officer or his assistants find in the District of Columbia any such materials held for use in tie manufacture or renovation of officer shall, after first making and filing in the public reconls of his office & written order stating the reason therefor, there. upon_without further notice cause such Lettress or material intended to be used in the manufacture of any mattress to be seized, removed, and destroyed by summary action. Sec. 9. That this act s Pays for Any Mattress Listed and Adyertised Below all take effect sixty days after its enactme; Deduct $5.00 From These Sale Prices for Your Old Mattress CAPITOL BRAND Layer Felt Mattress Dependable, well made; in all CAPITOL BRAND Layer Felt . Mattress 55 pz?unds; 4-row Imperial edgc: $27 75 a high-grade product; -satine :_____ stripe art ticking covering; all sizes. Special.... 16 Silk Floss Mattress (Not a 1 izes; a well Capitol Brand) Inilsizs:z el 3: !9.75 product ; excellent grade of art ticking. A most —_— comfortable and sanitary type of mattress...... CAPITOL BRAND Layer Felt (2% (b for the fluffy layers of felt. A luxurious and long-lived mattress. All sizes. Special.. 23 Pillows range in price from $5.95 to $11.95 a pair— feathers or kapok filled.