It was stipulated that the entire set, outside of the head phones,
must be made by the boy himself, with out any assistance from
grown-ups. A time limit of three weeks was allowed, at the end of
which time each set submitted was to be tried out by a committee
composed of prominent business men and radio experts, and the prizes
awarded to those getting the best results and making the neatest
appearance.
It may be imagined what effect this offer had on the four radio boys.
The announcement was made at the high school one day, and from that
time on the boys were engrossed with the idea of winning the coveted
prize.
"Just think of the honor it would be, let alone the hundred dollars,"
said Bob. "Whoever wins that prize will be known through the entire
State."
"I wouldn't care much who got the honor, so long as I got first
prize," said Jimmy, avariciously. "What I couldn't do with all that
money--yum, yum!"
"Yes, or even fifty dollars wouldn't be anything to sneeze at," said
Joe. "I give you fellows notice right here that you'll have to step
mighty lively to beat yours truly to one of those fat plums."
"Gee, you'll never have a chance," said Jimmy. "Why, my set will be
so good that it will probably win both prizes. Nobody else will have
a look in."
"All you'll win will be the nickel plated necktie for trying," said
Herb.
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