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  • April 21st, 1926
    Apr 21 2026

    Broadcast Date: April 21st, 1926
    Tonight on The Evening Wireless, W.T.Q.X. brings you another engaging half hour or so of news, sport, culture, and conversation from a nation finding its footing in the uncertain days of early spring.

    Edwin Allen opens the program before offering his editorial reflections on the growing concerns of the American farmer, as debates in Washington turn toward relief measures, market stability, and the quiet but meaningful rise of radio as a modern tool upon the land.

    Jimmie Sparks returns with a lively collection of flash headlines, capturing moments both curious and confounding. From Prohibition troubles to peculiar crimes and the lighter absurdities of the day.

    Colonel Davies follows with remarks on the season in sport, where uncooperative weather has slowed the start of baseball, yet the spirit of competition shines through in the remarkable victory of Johnny Miles at the Boston Marathon, and the growing anticipation surrounding next month’s Kentucky Derby.

    Vivian Cross presents another edition of The Hollywood Eye, turning her attention to the continued popularity of Rin Tin Tin, the shifting image of Norma Talmadge, and the lively dance floors of the modern picture house.

    Diedre Kildare, in Women’s Concerns, offers thoughtful counsel on the complications of wealth and romance, and the importance of maintaining independence in matters both personal and practical.

    Join us for an evening of reflection, wit, and the promise of spring’s return. Only on W.T.Q.X., modern radio for the modern 1926 audience.

    Duration: ~22 minutes
    Featuring voices: Edwin Allen, Jimmie Sparks, Colonel Davies, Diedre Kildare, Vivian Cross

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    24 min
  • April 11th, 1926
    Apr 11 2026

    Broadcast Date: April 11th, 1926
    Tonight on The Evening Wireless, W.T.Q.X. brings you another engaging half hour or so, of news, sport, culture, and conversation from a world stepping into spring.

    Edwin Allen opens the program before offering his editorial reflections on troubling reports from Europe, where an attempt upon the life of Italian Premier Benito Mussolini raises broader questions of unrest and political fervor across the continent.

    Jimmie Sparks returns to the wire with a brisk succession of flash headlines, capturing moments both grave and curious from cities near and far. Colonel Davies follows with remarks on the spirit of sport, from the determined play of championship women’s basketball to the promise of a new baseball season, where rising talent begins to share the field with established greats.

    Vivian Cross presents another edition of The Hollywood Eye, observing the continued rise of new screen personalities alongside the inventive techniques shaping the motion picture industry. Diedre Kildare, in Women’s Concerns, offers thoughtful counsel on the balance between intellect, independence, and modern expectations of social life.

    Join us for an evening of reflection, wit, and the quiet sense of renewal that accompanies the turning of the season. Only on W.T.Q.X., modern radio for the modern 1926 audience.

    Duration: ~22 minutes
    Featuring voices: Edwin Allen, Jimmie Sparks, Colonel Davies, Diedre Kildare, Vivian Cross


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    22 min
  • March 21st 1926
    Mar 21 2026

    Broadcast Date: March 21st 1926

    Tonight on The Evening Wireless, W.T.Q.X. once again brings you a lively half hour of news, sport, culture, and modern conversation from across the bustling world of 1926.

    Edwin Allen welcomes listeners before offering his editorial reflections on reports from Europe, where American architectural ideas are finding new admirers abroad.

    Jimmie Sparks rattles the newswire with another round of flash headlines from near and far, while Colonel Davies considers the character revealed in sport, from the sharp vigor of the hockey rink to the quiet precision demanded at the billiards table.

    Vivian Cross returns with The Hollywood Eye, weighing the moral gravity of The Scarlet Letter against the buoyant daring of Harold Lloyd, while Diedre Kildare lends her steady counsel on matters close to the heart in Women’s Concerns.

    Join us for another evening of wit, reflection, and the lively spirit of the modern age. Only on W.T.Q.X., modern radio for the modern 1926 audience.

    Duration: ~24 minutes
    Featuring voices: Edwin Allen, Jimmie Sparks, Colonel Davies, Diedre Kildare, Vivian Cross

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    23 min
  • March 7th 1926
    Mar 7 2026

    Broadcast Date: March 7th 1926

    Tonight, we bring you another lively half hour of news, sport, spectacle, and spirited opinion, as only your trusted evening companions can provide.

    Edwin Allen opens the program before offering thoughtful editorial reflections on the growing rivalry — and remarkable reach — of the American theatre, the photoplay, and the ever-advancing art of radio drama.

    Jimmie Sparks delivers his rapid-fire flash headlines while Colonel Davies turns his steady eye toward the sporting life, with remarks on the noble patience of angling and the eager anticipation of baseball’s approaching season.

    Vivian Cross dazzles with Hollywood dreams, gushing over Douglas Fairbanks in The Black Pirate and sharing whispers about Rudolph Valentino’s latest turn and Colleen Moore’s surprisingly temperate refreshment of choice.

    And Diedre Kildare speaks candidly on the restless age of seventeen — that bright, bewildering threshold between girlhood and womanhood.

    Settle in, dear listener, for an evening of wit, reflection, and modern marvels — only on W.T.Q.X., modern radio for the modern 1926 audience.

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


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    25 min
  • February 22nd 1926
    Feb 22 2026

    Broadcast Date: February 22nd 1926

    Tonight, we bring you news, gossip, and culture from around the nation, as only your evening companions can deliver. Edwin Allen opens with measured reflections on the week’s goings-on, including an editorial on being a good citizen while respecting one's neighbors.

    Jimmie Sparks blazes through the flash headlines, while Colonel Davies offers his worldly perspective on honor, discipline, and the simple yet steadfast ways men and women measure themselves. Diedre Kildare provides timely counsel for the modern woman, sharing wisdom on happiness, patience, and the quiet victories of daily life.

    Vivian Cross sparkles with Hollywood tales, from breathless coverage of La Boheme with Lillian Gish to behind the curtain Valentino gossip, ensuring that glamour and intrigue reach your very home.Settle in, dear listener, to a broadcast of intelligence, entertainment, and charm — Tune in to W.T.Q.X. modern radio for the modern 1926 audience.

    Duration: 19 minutes Featuring voices: Edwin Allen, Jimmie Sparks, Colonel Davies, Diedre Kildare, Vivian Cross

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    20 min
  • February 9th 1926
    Feb 9 2026

    Broadcast Date: February 1926

    Tonight, we bring you news, gossip, and culture from around the nation, as only your evening companions can deliver. Edwin Allen opens with measured reflections on the week’s goings-on, including an editorial on the importance of motorist safety.

    Jimmie Sparks rattles through the flash headlines, while Colonel Davies offers his worldly perspective on honor, courage, and the simple yet steadfast ways men and women measure themselves. Diedre Kildare provides timely counsel for the modern woman, sharing wisdom on happiness, patience, and the quiet victories of daily life.

    Vivian Cross sparkles with Hollywood tales, from breathless coverage of Clara Bow’s latest flicker to behind the curtain gossip, ensuring that glamour and intrigue reach your very home.

    Settle in, dear listener, to a broadcast of intelligence, entertainment, and charm — Tune in to W.T.Q.X. modern radio for the modern 1926 audience.

    Duration: 16 minutes
    Featuring voices: Edwin Allen, Jimmie Sparks, Colonel Davies, Diedre Kildare, Vivian Cross

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    17 min