Broadcast Date: August 31st, 1926

Tonight on The Evening Wireless, W.T.Q.X. brings you another engaging twenty minutes or so of news, sport, culture, and conversation as the summer of 1926 draws toward its close.

Edwin Allen opens the broadcast with a thoughtful editorial on the illness and death of Rudolph Valentino, and the extraordinary wave of mourning which has followed. Edwin considers what may be behind this remarkable new phenomenon of mass celebrity mourning.

Jimmie Sparks returns with another lively collection of unusual and entertaining wire stories.

Colonel Frederick Davies presents The Measure of Men, Turning his attention to the approaching heavyweight contest between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney.

Vivian Cross, in The Hollywood Eye, sets aside her usual Hollywood chatter to reflect on the death of her favorite actor.

Diedre Kildare, in Women's Concerns, Offers her characteristically direct counsel to a woman seeking relief from the difficulties of living with her sisters-in-law.

Join us for another evening of modern radio for the modern 1926 audience.

Duration: ~28 minutes
Featuring voices: Edwin Allen, Jimmie Sparks, Colonel Frederick Davies, Diedre Kildare, Vivian Cross

Broadcast Date: August 15th, 1926

Tonight on The Evening Wireless, W.T.Q.X. brings you another engaging twenty minutes or so of news, sport, culture, and conversation as America moves through the busy summer days of 1926.

Edwin Allen opens the broadcast with a thoughtful editorial considering America's remarkable appetite for speed, progress, and leisure, from record-breaking feats and faster transportation to the seemingly endless variety of amusements now available to the American public.

Jimmie Sparks returns with another lively collection of unusual and entertaining wire stories gathered from newspapers across the nation.

Colonel Frederick Davies presents The Measure of Men, focusing on the extraordinary achievement of nineteen-year-old Gertrude Ederle, who conquered the English Channel and established a new swimming record.

Vivian Cross, in The Hollywood Eye, finally gets her long-awaited opportunity to see Rudolph Valentino in The Son of the Sheik, while also discovering just how much entertainment twenty-five cents can provide.

Diedre Kildare, in Women's Concerns, offers her characteristically direct counsel to two sisters seeking advice about their troublesome, loafing brother.

Join us for an evening of modern radio for the modern 1926 audience.

Duration: ~25 minutes
Featuring voices: Edwin Allen, Jimmie Sparks, Colonel Frederick Davies, Diedre Kildare, Vivian Cross

Broadcast Date: July 26th, 1926

Tonight on The Evening Wireless, W.T.Q.X. brings you another engaging twenty minutes or so of news, sport, culture, and conversation as America enjoys the warmest days of a busy summer.

Edwin Allen opens the broadcast with a thoughtful editorial examining the rapidly changing world of radio broadcasting, discussing the growing problem of interference, pirate stations, and the uncertain future of the American airwaves.

Jimmie Sparks returns with another lively collection of unusual and entertaining wire stories gathered from newspapers across the nation.

Colonel Frederick Davies presents The Measure of Men, reflecting upon the character and teamwork required of the crews competing in the great summer yacht races.

Vivian Cross, in The Hollywood Eye, delights in another visit with Ella Cinders, discusses the growing influence of Central Casting upon Hollywood's hopeful extras, and eagerly anticipates the grand premiere of Rudolph Valentino's latest picture, The Son of the Sheik.

Diedre Kildare, in Women's Concerns, offers candid advice to a reader wondering whether a lady of fifty ought to bob her hair in the latest flapper fashion.

Join us for an evening of modern radio for the modern 1926 audience.

Duration: ~21 minutes

Featuring voices: Edwin Allen, Jimmie Sparks, Colonel Frederick Davies, Diedre Kildare, Vivian Cross