William H. Kirwan

“ In nearly all our largest cities, those who contemplate self-destruction are arrested until they can prove that they have changed their minds. More plainly, those of us who cannot protect ourselves are protected by law.
This same argument should hold good in the wireless field and every wireless man should be protected from the consequences of a rash act. All of us have been very badly deceived at some time or other in the various products manufactured by various wireless concerns and advertised as reliable wireless goods. ”

“ Needless to say, the test was a complete success. Certain parts of the message became balled up in the transmission, and before it had gone far it had been signed by Colonel Nicholson, Colonel Nichalson, Colonel Michalson, Colonel Micholson, Colonel Nichols, Colonel Nick, Colonel Richards, Colonel Richardson, and several other Colonels amplified to the nth power. It was a common cause, rich men, poor men, young men, old men, two ladies, a host of boys, and several ministers. All the talk about preparedness shows that young America is on the job when aroused. ”

“ The writer would suggest that an experimental laboratory he installed at the various headquarters for the wireless magazines and that all amateurs be instructed before buying anything whatever, to consult the headquarters for their opinion, not only as to the merits of the article but as to the reliability of the concern advertising it. ”

“ VAE seemed to be calling imaginary Warships of the Allies. All sorts of fictitious gunboats are dreamed to have been prowling around our coast, so with even the Allies against, us we put the relay through in good shape. Walter A. Kleist, of Tacoma, Wash. delivered the message to Governor Lister of Washington.
Boston, Mass. Mr. S. W. Dean of the Harvard Wireless Club received the message from 2XW. Mr. Dean was so delighted that he hauled Mr. Gawler, the Radio Inspector of the First District out of bed at 2:00 A. M. The Governor of
Mass. ”