University of Missouri College of Engineering - Shamrock Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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iglfagirrock 1 fl-he Wireless Club bf fhe niversity of Missouri HOUGH primarily for students re:-5 of all departments of the uni- versity, the Wireless Club is largely made up of students of the School of Engineering, and includes those who are interested in radio teleg- raphy from a scientific point of view rather than those who desire to become commercial operators. The society was organized in Septem- ber, IQI4, and during the years 1914-1915 did much towards putting Columbia on the wireless map. Through the kind- ness of the engineering department the club was allowed to 'use one of the base- ment rooms of the Engineering Build- ing for a club station. An antennae was erected between the towers of that building and of Switzler Hfall, and the equipping of the station began. Though the club is by no means finished fitting up the station, the results so far ob- tained have been very satisfactory. Of course the receiving range is much greater than the sending, as the power used for transmitting is only one-half kilowatt at present. The equipment of the station is as follows: Antennae is composed of four wires of stranded copper wire, 120 feet long, Q0 feet high at one end, and 80 feet high at the other The sending set consists of. one-half K. W. G. E. testing transformer, oscillation transformer, ro- tary spark gap, and condenser. The receiving set comprises 2,ooo ohm head Seventy-Gne phones, galena detector, loose coupler, variable and fixed condensers. Before the club was organized 'there was probably only one station in Colum- bia, while now there are a dozen or more, two of which are operated by the university. One needs only to connect his receiving set on the bed springs and radiator of his room to get all the prac- tice he needs. The Wireless Club holds weekly meetings, papers are read by members, addresses given by interested members of the faculty, and practice in sending and receiving is made possible by means of a buzzer, battery and key. The mem- bership this year is about iifteen, sev- eral of whom hold operator's licenses, issued by the Government. Many of the members also have stations of their own, either here in Columbia or in their re- spective home towns. The oflicers of the Wireless Club are: Robert M. Walker, presidentg Clarence O'Danie1, vice president, Vernon G. Cox, ,secretary-treasurer, and Elliott A. White, faculty advisor. ' The club station will be at the dis- posal of St. Patrick on the 17th and vis- itors are invited to inspect the set. Tell me, what's the wireless, ' That brings me thoughts of you? In operation tireless, Yet always overdue. Is it, I wonder, can it be A matter of telepathy?

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if ' to gsffsefra The flinginews last iammt Beside a western water tank, One cold December day, Inside an empty box-car, A dying Engineer lay, His old pal Fritz stood beside him, With low and drooping head, l..ist'ning to his last words. The dying Engineer said: 'Tm going to a better land, Where everything is bright, Where beef stews grow on bushes, And you sleep out every night. You don't have to work at all - And never change your socks. And streams of Old Crow whiskey, Come trickling down the rocks. Tell the bunch of Old lVlizzo That my face they no more will view: Tell them not to weep for me-, No tears in their eyes must lurk, For I'm going to a land, Where they hate the word called work. Harkl I hear her whistlingg I must catch her on the Hy, I would like a scoop of Falstaff Beer, . Once more before I die. The Engineer stopped, his head fell back, l-le'd sang'his last refrain. V A Old pal Fritz swiped his hat and coat. And caught the eastbound train. lb

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X f ex V- - M2-' EX 7 Stzanvoclg fi Fuzzy HE last resounding tones of the eight o'clock bell had just passed into oblivion. Weinie drew up his luxurious office chair to his equally luxurious desk, hoisted his feet with much exertion to that piece of fur- niture, and began the business of piec- ing together the makings of his after- breakfast cigarette. In this position he remained motionless, except for the arm movement necessary to place in his mouth and withdraw the smoking cigar- ette. The ten minutes he methodically set aside for this pleasure sped swiftly. Taking his roll book and other papers of importance from his desk, he slowly moved out of the offifce, closing the .door behind him, and descended to the Elec- trical Laboratory. He met his class with an amiable smile and proceeded at once to the large generating unit in the corner. After careful and systematic inspection of the working parts of the unit, he threw over the starting arm. The motor quickly responded and with a low, musical hum came quickly up to speed. Weinie stood close by, rubbing his hands togetherand wearing the satisfied expression of a miser who has just gloatingly placed a newly acquired sheckel under the worn mattress. Turning quickly on his heel he faced the panel containing the meters and other apparatus for controlling the unit. He slowly brought his hands to his face and, as one who is possessed of fear, dragged it across his brow. He weakly clutched the voltmeter with 1916 both hands and peered hopelessly. Hue reeled, fell back and all became dark. When he awoke all was serene-bend- ing above him was an individual. All Weinie knew, or even cared to know, was that she was dressed in white and good to look upon. He tried to speak but she gently told him to be quiet and everything would be all right soon. Slowly came into his mind the happen- ings of the previous day. Small beads of cold perspiration oozed from his brow. H-e shook as one with the ague. Thus he remained-fretfully tossing and at equal intervals ringing for the 'good-looking individual--sometimes a ,drink of water and then a cold towel to stifle the heat that was depressing him. The day passed and then the night. In the morning he felt better. At nine in the morning a card was sent in. It was carefully perused and the orderly was told to admit the visitor. With a slow, even stride the detective, who was none other than the Efficient Hot Wad, approached the bed. With the same evenness and efficiency of movementhe drew a chair close. Good morning, Professor Weinbach, feeling better, I presume? A leetle, tangl-rs. Then I will assume that you are com- petent to give clear and concise answers to a few queries. Give me a short re- sume of the discovery of the crime. I had just started up the motor-gem erator unit so the boys could have d. c. Qev t v vlw .