The Billboard 1917-01-20: Vol 29 Iss 3 (1917-01-20)

po are JANUARY 20, 1917. The Billboard INFORMATION WANTED Advertisements witheat tn. under this heading, F. POLIAKIN, or any one who knows his address, wase send at once to H. EB. HOLIAWAY, 244 Mase. Block, Sioux City, lowa. LETTERHEAD PRINTING Advertisements without display, under this heading, . a 200 BOND LETTERHEADS, printed, $1.00, postpaid; U. 8 only; sample. = W. KINNIER, Box 206, brooklyn, New 250 SWELL LETTERHE ADS, printed (two colors), and 250 (10-inch) Envelopes, $2.50; 50 linen, engraved Professional Cards with each order, SLARB & COMPANY, Hamilton, Ohblo. pte en 250) «6((TWOCOLOR) HEADS and 250 Envelopes, Cards free with every order. BE 47th St, Chicago. WHITE BOND LETTERpostpaid, for $2.75; 100 COLONY PRESS, 153 CARDS—Written by expert penman, 25c per doz.; send for sample. BUX 809, Marion, lowa. FOR A $1 BILL a will print you 125 Letterheads and Envelopes; 100 Cards, 35c; 300, $1.00, prepaid CROWN MAIL ORDER PRINT, Box 65, Station A, Columbus, Ohio. TWO-COLOR LETTERHEADS with your cut on; catalogue for stamp TER ENGRAVING CU., Engraved design, CLAY CENClay Center, Kansas. WHITE BOND LETTERHEADS—500 for $1.50; 1,000 for $2.75; Envelopes to match (white wove) at same price, prepaid. BURTON BROTHERS, Louls ville, Kentucky. MANUSCRIPTS, po laa AND Advertisements without display, under this heading, Se per word. ACTS, Plays, Costumes, sold, rented; catalog. AL FLATICO, 1841 Buctd, Cleveland, Obio. I WRITE es ga original material, sketches, monologues, parodies, for real professionals; lowest pres, ROL HOOPER, 110 W. King St, Fairfield, IUinots. TABLOID MUSICAL COMEDY SCRIPTS —-$2.00 eam; Book of Bits, $5.00. HARRY J. ASHTON, 617 N. Clark St., Chicago. MISCELLANEOUS Advertisements without display, under this heading, 3e per word. ESCAPE open most Opener, lk KING'S SET OF THREE KEYS wil ordinary doors, Zic complete set; Padlock CHICAGO NOVELTY WORKS, Koom 141, 3310 Herndon St., Chicago. ONE DOLLAR BUYS FORMULA for nuking Snake Of} Linimem. DOC W. G DODGE, Dayton, Ohio. WANTED TO BOOK—PDarker Two-Abreast Carry Us-All, 1913 Model, with <& BSTABKOOR, Weston, a relable Carnival Co. KR Misseurt WHAT Yot NOT GETWe all different sul BOX Ls WERE LOOKING FOR, BUT COULD have them. High-c'ase Girl I’hotos, jets, S for $2.00, by prepaid express. Segunaw, Michigan PARTNER WANTED Advertisements without display, under this heading, le per word. $1,000 AND SERVICES to invest in the Show proposition for 1917; tell it all tu have best yreferences and expect the be clean; ough said FRANK Redwoud Falis, Minnesste best Tent first letter; same; it must GRETENCURY), A STANDARD V Al DEVILLE Steady, wants l’ariner, male of femaie preferred; expenence unnecessary ; reurnh same K T., Hipp West Virgima, ACT, working saiey damer send phote; will Theatre, l’arkersburg, CLEVER WOMAN FOR LEADS WANTED—As partner, wilh some capital, to go halves with @ man with 16 years’ experience with his own shows as actor and manager; best of reference as to honesty; have special scenery and everything needed MANAGER HELEN LYNN COMPANY, Yankton, 8S. b. HAVE LEASE on oing cabaret, Hotel and Bar, 37 also 5 Concessions in Park, rooms, run one Show; want wide-awake Partner, no angel; showman pre ferred. WM. M ANDERSON, Pennsylvania Hotel, Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania LADY PARTNER-—-Small, well formed, to join symnast, equilivr.st, for novelty act. Consider amateur JAMES R. DANIELS, General Delivery, Rochester, New York, PARTNER—With $150.00, for Musical Tabloid; half interest. HOYTE & COOK, General Delivery, Buffalo, New York. PARTNER—Young lady, good vocalist, for vraudeVille act; send phote, age, weight, height, to GEORGE COMPUSER, care Billboard, Cincinnati, Obio. To take half interest in carhave 10 Concessions and 6 Shows; one with PARTNER WANTED nival; Bwing or $500; one who is willing to stay out all | winter; "a for proposition. Sturgis, higan. PARTNER. With $250; 1 have swell Rep. Outfit, Scenery, Plays, etc.; money-getter; two Performers, Pianist, Specialty, etc.; old, reliable company. M. SPARKS, Chittenango, New York CLIFF BURKMEISTER, PARTNER WANTED--Lady or gentleman, with $500.00, to join me in one of the best paying amuse tment propositions in Texas; I will invest equally and furnish best bank references: in answering, write fully concerning your present business, ete.; 1 don't want an ‘angel.’ and no attention will be paid etals. Write MARION CUNNINGHAM, care Cra ny Hotel, Mineral Wells, ‘Texas. PARTNER WANTED ‘Small company. work with sacteties Me ‘DOWEL. Falmore, Michigan. capital, 3 people Address GORDON WANT—A Young Lady or Young Man to join a young man on double trapexe and bicycle act; must give ace. weight. heteht; send phato. GOODMAN, care Billboard, St. Louls, Missouri e-— WANTED PARTNER-Lecturer for med., sketch team, plano player, novelty performer; playing tanks, Week stands; no money required; a real hustler given Dreferenca MGR. SHOW » Indiana, SHSSSSESHSSSSSSSSSSSSSOSOSCOOOOOSD laine fx8 WANTED.-Lady Partner, one that sings, to assist Comedian in big spectacular Novelty Act; must have gol appearance NOVELTY, Billboard, Chicago. Understander, w or man, and hand-to-hand JAMES LUcare Billboard, Chicago, Ilinota WANTED Strong for head-to-head THER, WANTED--Partner with $500.00 to $700.00: take half interest in A-1l Riding Device, booked with best twenty-car show on road year ‘round; not a rag front, gilly trick; grossed over $5,000.00 this season, a business proposition for a live hustier; my offer will stand the most rigid investigation; reason for same, have more than I can bandle; no dickering. Address Rh. CLAKK, General Delivery, Spartanburg, 8. C. WANTED--Partner with $3,000.00 to invest in a first-class Uncle Tom's Show under canvas,. one who has had experience. Address C. A. DE PARIS, 54 Piano St., Norwich, New York. WANTED. or no, show; PARTNER Lady or gent, experienced to invest in ball throwing game and illusion will go you 50-50 with carnival or park, or if you have a DO tter idea show me. 1 am always in teresiod Address MOSS ©O., Box 405, Poughkeepsie, New York WOMAN anist, isvl PARTNER—For Vaudeville; singer and alert; write or call Sterling Viace, Brooklyn must be piM. STORCH, YOUNG LADY PARTNER WANTED—For new noveliy act; must have good voice, appearance, also gooti form; send photo, which will be returnat Address TEX YOUNG, Victoria Hotel, Oklahoma City PRINTING Advertisements without display, under this heading, 3e per word PRINTING OF EVERY modern plant; get our prices. Bidg., Milwaukee, Wiseensia SECOND. HAND SHOW PROPERTY FOR SALE Advertisements without display, under this heading, lo per word. 21x40 TENT-—<jood condition, $40.00; Conn & Pepper Slide Trombones and Cases, $55.00 and $10.00 Conn almost new, beth silver plated and gold bell; Stella, Washburn and another good Guitar, with Cases, first two $6.00, last $3; Banjo and Case, $6.00 Weber nickel-plated Cornet, almost new, with Case, $15.00: will exchange for good Films or 30x60 Tent. ROSCOE, 218 W. Spring, Titusville, Pennsylvania. DESCRI PTION—Large, KRAUS, Kraus FOR SALE CHEAP —Geveral good horses, zebras, deer and chariots; suitable for jumper or merry-goround; also driving gear, master gear and pinions for jumper; also skeleton or running gear for small carrousell; will exchange; can use Derby Race Course, Tents, Organ, Ferris Wheel, or what have you? BOX 271, Elyria, Ohio. FOR SALE—Balloon, used twice, and is in firstclass condition; is a. (60-ft.) double-headed down (18 ft); first $50.00 takes it. FRITZ TROUP, Box 31, Algona, lowa. FOR SALE—Tent, 20x26; 5 red Band Coats. 15 Dress Coats, 12 Folding Leatherette Picture Frames, $5.00; Musical Comedy Wardrobe; anything bought and sold. GEO. H. STEVENS, 804 High St, St. Louls, Missouri FOR SALE—Carnival Movy, 15,000 feet Film, Prison, Oxy-lite, Hollow Movy Head, 5 Banners, DOC “KROHNFIELD,” Cook House, Banner, Slides, Wire Light Plant, Opti. Belly, etce., new and almost. Bloomington, Llinois. Optigraph Anderson FOR at once. SALE—Two Box Ball Alleys; Write BOX 14, Ferryville, cheap if taken Wisconsin. FOR SALE leys, 12 Mer “an -— est muaxe cost wer H OSTIL AN DER. Twe 42-ft. Automatic Box Ball AlHard Rubber Balls; alleys lat $400, for $100, quick buyer. General Delivery, Albany, N. Y. FOR SALE—Tango Swing, all complete, ready to run; one Overhead Portable 32-ft. Merry-Go-Round, Band Organ, Ball Batting Machine, High Striker, lot of Films, Picture Machine, Electric Machines, 24horse Race Course, Minstrel Costumes. PROF. HARRY SMITH, Gratz, Pennsylvania. FOR SALE — Herschell-Spillman, 3-horse-abreast jumper, inside drive; and OConderman Wheel; cheap; cash only. C. J. MURPHY, Elyria, Ohio. FOR SALE—A Bargain; ready to set up and run; complete a small a complete Show Outfit, everything goes that will Vaudeville or Musical Comedy Show; Tent, 40x90, 10-ft. side wall; Stage, 20x20: Scenery, Lights, Piano, Seats, Stakes and Sledge Hammers; will sell cheap or consider a partner witn small capital that understands show business: also have a complete Cook House Outfit and Sleeping Tents, Beds, Bedding, Table, Lamps, etc.; everything in good condition; reason for selling is on account of sickness; must be sold at once to cash buyer. For further information write J. B. BENSON, 1528 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana. FOR SALE--Organ and %-h. p. Motor; no drums; fine looking case and in fine condition; $140.00 for quick sale F. J. HERTE, Bryan, Ohio. Complaint Letters complainant's complaint, name, It puts a publisher in a complainant's wm plaints made need as tan: ™ with signature of the writer. sentation the rights of our patrons. We will not tolerate abuse of these columns, whether by misrepreor deceptive methods of advertising and will always fight for Without Signature Occasionally complaints have reached The Billboard against certain persons who are patrons of these columns. neither signed with the writer’s name nor address. In making an investigation it is decidedly necessary to have the that we may learn if he has good grounds for and, furthermore, as a guarantee of good faith. decidedly railing accusation of certain practices, then to further learn that the words were merely to spite a rival in business. The Billboard publishers are always ready to investigate any comif brought to our attention with an affidavit. le evidence in our investigation of complainant's report, These letters are awkward position to make a This we POSS OOOOe OCEAN WAVE—In good running order. C. M GOODELL, Lock Box 353, Main Office, St. Louls, Mo, ONE 24x36 HORSE TENT AND SIDE WALK one 40x60 Push Pole Top and Side Walls, one Concession Tent, 8x10, white and brown stripe, almost new; two Wild West Saddles, Cowboy and Mexican Hats, Buckskin Suits, one Wild West Banner; all in good condition. Address MRS. COLORADO GRANT, Sparta, Kentucky. PALACE AKCH DROP, TACK WINGS, size 20x30, $30.00; Red Tapestry Drop, siz 20x30, $35.00; both drops good condition, THE U. S. THEATRICAL AGENCY, 9th and E Sts., N. W., Washington, District of Columbia. WITH BORDER AND POPCORN WAGON—Cretor make, with steam en gine, popper and peanut roaster in first-class condition, ready to run; $75.00 for quick sale. WILLIAMS AMUSEMENT DEVICE C©O., 3800 Adams St., Denver, Colorado. SIX SIDE SHOW BANNERS only two weeks; complete with ropes, ready to put up; Fire King, Magician, Punch, Lady Mind Reader, Snake Charmer, Ventriloquist; Annex Door Piece; $40, $10 cash, balance C. O. D. GRAUPNER, 4272a St. Louis Ave., St. Louis, Missouri. AND DOOR—Used SPIDORA SHOW—Complete, consisting of net, 12x25 tent, almost new; 3 banners, all stakes, guy ropes, light stringer, etc., this show is stored and booked 60-40 with a first class carnival that opens the middle af February; some one gets the whole works for $75.00; first come, first served. Address R. FLBER, General Delivery, Fort Worth, Texas. cabipoles, all complete; TENT—20x90, 10-ft. wall, used one week, $120.00; Monarch Pic.ure Machine, $40.00; Edison Gas Making Outfit, new, $15.00; Aga Lllusion, weight 115 Ibs., $40.00; Half Lady Llusion, $10.00; 6 Side Show Banners, U. S. make, each $10.00; Girl Show Canopy Front, new, $25.00. Address TOL TEETER, Happy Hour Theatre, Crescent, Oklahoma. TENTS FOR SALE—Nine finely finished, 10-os. double filling khaki Tents, size 90x130, with kitchen attachment and stage, wired for electricity, used only a few weeks for each of three seasons, in excellent condition, for sale at a bargain; write or wire your best offer for all or part, subject to inspection if desired; also have large number of Canvas Benches and Folding Chairs, which will sell with tents, if desired. S. EUGENE WHITESIDE, Merchants’ Bank Building, Indianapolis. TENTS FOR SALE—Several large, medium size and small, side wall; Ohio. good Second-Hand, some like new; extra cheap. BUCKEYE SUPPLY CO., Elyria, TO QUICK BUYER—A complete Wagon Show, as a whole or in part; Wagons, Harness, Canvas, Seats, Lights, Poles, Circus and Wild West Paper, Ford Advance Car. HARRYs ALLEN, 43 Adelina Place, North Bergen, New Jersey. TWO AUTOMATIC BASE BALL PITCHING MACHINES—First-class order; cost $150.00 each six months ago; to close estate will sell for $50.00 each; great money-makers; $15.00 deposit brings one to you, balance C. O. D. GRUENBAUM, 2116 N. Dover, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. TWO LARGE BANNERS -Musical, one new Nigger Dodger, Woman Ball Game; I can use’ act quick circus size; enclosed in net; one Irish will sell or trade for something GRANT INGMAN, Tipton, Ia. UP-TO-DATE Concert Organ, business. BDCK, JUMPING GAROUSEL, built for Amusement 180 Frost St, 76-key Park; mean Brooklyn. MERRY-GO ROUND—12 ft. in diameter, seats eight children; four horses and four chariots; has overhead transmission, built like a large carou sell; can be operated in vacant stores in winter at two rides for a nickel and make big money; price, $150.00 F. oO. B. Denver WILLIAMS AMUSEMENT DEVICE CU., 3800 Adams St, _ Dawe, Co. SHOW PRINTING — Advertisements without display, under this heading, SMALL 3} 3e per word. HURD OF SHARPSBURG, IN IOWA—Small work only; catalog. 2c; samples, 1c. AEROPLANE, OCEAN WAVE, TAYLOR TRUNKES, Scenery, Wardrobe, Musical Instruments, Tents, Picture Machines for road and house, Picture Supplies and goml Films, ng Bag, with ceiling, complete for stage; Mexican Snake Farm, complete, with banners and pit; Concession Goods of ail kinds; anything used by the indoor or outdoor showman, new or used, we have it w can get it for you; write us you: neeals; stor for show property. WESTERN SHOW Ae PROPERTIES ©0., Missouri 1506-8 E. 12th St., Kansas City, off of Circle Swing: each seats ean be used en a ride or be hung from a beam and can be used as swings at five cents a ride; the lot. crated for shipment, $50.00, if taken at once. WILLIAMS AMUSEMENT DEVICE CoO., 3800 Adams St.. Denver, Colorado. AIR SHIDS— Four, four people: RALLOONS, PARACHUTES AND ACCESSORIES —Full line of Second-Hand Equipment on hand; slightly used cutoffs, latest design, dollar each, postpaid; state fully just what you want. THOMPSON BROS." BALLAONING ©O., Aurora, Dlinois FOUR privileges only SKEE of a city of BALL ALLEYS—With 164,000 population, park in vicinity, with an A-1] building, 40x40, 5 rental basis; reason for selling, other busiAddress BOX 6, Rexford, New York. exclusive and the ILLUSIONS—Bargains: Astra, with drop, $50.00; Houdini Milk Can, with cabinet, $35.00; Thurston Twin Boxes, $40.00: Coffm Mystery, $35.00; Girl Production Table. $25.00; Handcuff Esc Outtits, $10.00; list for stamp DUNNINGER, 810 Jackson Ave., Bronx, New York City THEATER FOR. SALE Advertisements without display. under this heading, per werd. THEATRE—In town of 7,000; seats 1,000; three floors, big stage to accommodate Ben-Hur. Address P. O. BOX 27, Brookfield, Mo., for particulars. THEATRICAL HOTELS Advertisements without display, under this heading, 3e per word KNIFE RACK FOR SALE—Complete, with rings, watches, guns, knives, glasses, etc.; a swell] frameup: will sell cheap, as I can not run it this summer; can be booked with one of the best carnivals on the road for the summer. M. EAGAN, Spring Hill, Kansas. KNIFE RACK—Tent 10x10. 7-ft. wall; sortment Knives and flash stuff; outfit write for list and price E D. WARD, Church S., Rockford, Dlinais. good asnearly new; , care 211 S. BEAUTIFUL SPRCIAL DROPS—Any design and size up to 20% square feet; to introduce, only $10.00; deposit one-half; save your money; order some now; satisfaction guaranted. ENKEBOLL SCENIC STUDIOS, Omaha, Nebraska COLUMBUS BOUDOIR BABY PLANO Fine. shape. about 400 Ibs; 12 sections T-tier Blue Seats, 200 Can vas Folding Chairs, one 40-ft. Round Top, with two 50-ft. middies; one T0-ft. Round Top, with two 30-ft middies; one 40x60 Push Pole Top, one 20x30, two 10x12, one Tx®: all gomd shope; one Stake Puller BOX 356, Galveston, Texas, ELECTRICAL STAGE EFFECTS, Clouds, Ripples, Snow, Rain, Cyclone, Fire, Waterfalls, Waves, etc., Nitragen or Are Light, Stereopticons, Spot Lights, Reflectora, Cathedral Chimes and Miscellaneous Props; get catalogue NEWTON, 305 West 15th St. New York like new, $6.00, 00; Sea Mon FREIER, 415 FLASHY OcTOPUS BANNER, Roy Ventriloquist Figure, $4 ster Mummy and Case, $12.00 PROF Oak St., Dayton, Ohio. FOR SALE—2 Mummified Freaks, with banners. G. Ro RAMSDAIL, 617 John, Utiea, New York FOR SALE—Herachel!-Spillman Two-Abreast Jumpine-horse Merry-Go-Round, complete, with 46-key Berni Organ. STEVE MULCAHY, Winsted. Conn. FOR SALE-—-Roller Rink: if you want a snap in a Roller Rink, equipped with Richardson Skates ano Deagan Electric Bells, now running and making moncy, in a town of 10,000, write MANAGER PALACE ROLLER RINK, Austin, Minnesota, LADDERS— Nickel-plated, for Act: cost $50.00, = for $3 MAN, 2720 Park, ™. Louis, Acrobatic or Diving 5.00; bargain. SHOWMissouri. LARGE SIZE MINUTE CAMERA OUTFIT FOR SALE AT BARGAIN; practically new, guaranteed to take good, clear pictures. Write NATHAN CHILDS, JR... Box 84, Marion, Alabama. MERRY-GO-ROU ND—First-class running, $650; two new High Strikers, 1916, $30 each; one novelty double deck Gall Game, $35; ome Hand Striker, $8; Evans Spindle, $15; 30-foot Round Tent, $35; Ferris Wheel, complete, $70@. MOORE BROS., Lapeer, Michigan. QUICK FOR CASH—Wagon Tangley Air Calliope, used seven weeks: International Truck, water cooled, good two double sets Draft Harness, Buggy Harness, twe sets single heavy Harness, one set Pony Harness, ome Pony Buggy, one Stock Saddle, two Manage Saddles, Bridles and Pads, all Dogs. Ponies and Horses, one complete, with two 30 middles; four Baggage Wagons. one doors; one Covered Wagon, used for ticket wagon; 17 lengths Seats, Pony Trappings. Horse Trappings. one Round Top, used for dressing room; two A Tops, used sleeping tents; 26 Folding Cots, 9 Gas Lights, wire tube and tank system; 16 purple and gold Band Uniforms; will sell any part cheap for cash, or MUST SELL complete aneton condition Show, one 12x14 Marquee, Calliope Wagon, drop sell entire show very cheap. RAY OWESNEY, 608 Market st., Steubenville, Ohio. Care J. F. Dodds. OPERA CHAIRS—4,000 lightly used, 50c¢ up:} 1,000 upholstered, $1.25 each; new Opera and Maple folding at direct factory prices. ATLAS SEATING COMPANY, 10 East 43d St, New York. ST. LOUIS, MO., FURNISHED ROOMS—Lencou Heel; all modern conveniences; Single, $3.50 per week; Double, $5.00 per week; in heart of theatre district. 7 South Sixth Street. SAM SCHWARTZ, Prop. TYPEWRITERS FOR SALE Advertisements without display, under this heading, 3e per word BLICKENSDERFERS, LIKE NEW, $10.00, casea included; Coronas, ee _ etc. ; bargains; shipped on approval; guaranteed. m LA ZELLE, $17 North Clark, Chicago. USED COSTUMES FOR SALE Advertisements without display, under this heading, le per w 25 BABY 6 Crepe DRESSES, with de Chine Dresses, ch pink, blue, gold, black and white, $30.00; 4 Satin Dresses, green, light green, gold and black, and white, $30.00; 7 Taffeta Silk Dresses, $30.00; 3 White Popha Dresses, trimmed with black velvet. $30.00; fancy Purple Chamois Dress, trimmed with fancy gold lace, $30.00; White Satin Dress, tr.mmed with gold netting, $15.00; White Satin Dress, $12.00; Red Brocade Satin drop lining, $35.00; p Dress, $15.00; Gray Satin Dress, trimmed with purple chiffon, $15.00; 7 Hawaiian Dresses, best material, used twice, $70.00. All dresses i good condition; in good bargains. THE U. S. THEATRICAL AGENCY, 9th and E Sts., N. W., Washington, D. C. FOR SALE—Rose chiffon velvet Evening Wrap, large real mole collar and cuffs, $25.00; rose satin Tea Gown, embroidered, beaded, 36 size, $5.00 ANNETTE, care Billboard, New York. WANTED TO BUY Advertisements without display, under this heading, 2e per word. ASBESTOS CURTAIN. MILTON SCOTT, 1604 West Cumberland St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Continued on page 36) Ser ee Oe oe eae meee aed a. ot ed Agee ogee semtips = es ane asm ae oe ee gg Ml 5S Es eoemt-est Samedi ones