The Billboard 1919-01-04: Vol 31 Iss 1 (1919-01-04)

JANUARY 4, 1919 The Billboard 41 = <pw PLAN’—Taking orders for History of rid War wnnes canvassing or talking; now usn use it; uy VV . wih wonderful success; anyone ¢ oak WILBU it MITCHELL, 221 East 8th St., LAR TOASTS BOOK—Good selection of 3°60 t sultable for all occasions; just what everyt 1,; mailed, 10e, WEDGE MFG. CU., “V," i : 1, New York, janil publish A MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF YOUR ow N\. We furni.b you with everything you need; as va es a dollar will start you as @ mail order pubhor you get 50 coples to start with; your own namo tress and any tithe you select on each of your u om hundreds of mail order advertisements alane erted by our other co-publishers; this is the Great set to Coast Overland Syndicate, and ts is | over the country; become a publisher with =e vou are on the way to as neat a business as you | fod: bere is a mail order business ready made; sample coi 10 ; absolutely none free. COAST TO roAST PUBLISJE.S8, 335 South Bonnie Brae 8t., Los Angeles, California. EAL. LIVE hOOKS FOR REAL LIVE PEOPLE— L e B. B. SHERIDAN CU., 417 E. I5ist st. New York febl STAR iT row R OWN BUSINESS—200 Practical Sug erst S0c: Income Bullding, 50c; Salesmen's ra SOc: copyrighted; set complete, $1.35 CEN TRAL COMPANY, 599 Ninth Ave., New York. jani1 WINTER FOOT POWDER—A n@, seasonable, high profit specialty for live agents; keeps your feet warm and comfortable on coldest day; secret formula, 25c. E OREENHALGH, 45 The Lexington, Indianapolis. we NDER CEMENT Powder mixed with water forms absolutely fire, water and acid proof; mends china, glass, wood, porcelain, marble, irea, tin, rubber. ever) (hing; cheap and casy to make; guaranteed working formu 2e¢ BESTOVALL LABORATORIES, 3311-BM Belleplaine, Chicago. ment s nen YUST YOKES BY YANSEN—One slid hour Swedish dialect stories; every line a laugh Price, 25¢. CHAS. VARLEY, 546 Beaumont, St. Paul, Minn febl5 es WAYS TO MAKE MONEY—2.716 Formulas tn Eneyvclopedia Business Opportunities,“ 3 volumes; » $ urs for $1 Order at once. RESTOVALL Lan RATORIES, 3311 Belleplaine Ave., Chicago. Business Opportunities 3e WORD, CASH. aoa ADV. Less THAN a8. PARTNER W ANTED. To finan ‘e new hich view Airship Ride; goed chance. MARCUS JOHNSON 386 Pacifie St., Brooklyn, New York. feb22 Cartoons and Drawings Se WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25e. ARTISTS— Trick CRAYON turnover caricatures. 30 « Soc, with patter; used by lyceum chalk talker: sample with lists of supplies, 10c. ENTERTAINERS SUPPLIES, Carleton, ,_Nevrasks. jané TRICK DRAWINGS FOR ENTERTAINING—20 | Comic, $1.00; Samples and List. 1c; I'en and Ink ‘ortrait from photo, Sx10 in hes, $1.00; exact likeness, | either sex, suitable for framing; Designs and Illustrations made to order; Zinc Etchings and Color Plates BALDA ART SERVICE, Oshkosh, Wiscon:in jan25 Exchange or Swap 2e WORD, CASH. WO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢. 1 TALBOT SUGAR PUFF WAFFLE MACHINT. like new; 1 Top, léx24; 1 Top, 8x10; 1 Top, 10x12; all lass conditien. Wanted—A 20130 of 20235 must be in good condition. FRANK TRIMMER, Morrisville, Pennsylvania. WE BUY, SELL, EXCHANGE all kinds Slot Vending aod Arcade Machines. SMORCH, 119 West Fag'e St.. Buffalo, New York janis WILL TRADE FILM for Picture Machines, Compenseres, Lenses or any Moving Picture Show Property. QUEEN FEATURE SERVICE, Birmingham, Ala janis For Rent, Lease or Sale _& word, CASH. *40 ADV. LESS THAN ae. For SALE OR LEASE—To Railroad Cars; one has Sit staterooms, with upper and lower berths, dining Toom and kitchenette, new range; other has two state rooms, with berths; balance of car is for bagrage, with big side doors; good cara for small carnival or twocar show; A-l shape. 518 Pine St. Argenta, Ark janll For Sale—New Goods _& WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢. PORTEMANTRAU Pay at ~~ for chautauquasa, schonis, A’s, lexige rooms; prospectus AMELIA Ghats, Putledstpnie janis UNBREAK ARLE ures, Dhia LIFESI7E STATUARY —Animal Decorations, AMELIA GRAIN, Ihiladeljanis For Sale—Second-Hand Goods _2e WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25 BAS 1 ORCAN AND ROLLER SKATES at low price _AMERICAN ROLLER RINK, Sandusky, 0. jant ELECTRIC AL STAGR EFFECTS —Clowls, Ripples, ©. Waterfalls, Spotlights, Sctopticons, Clock Merements, Lenses and General Supplies: save fifty ber cent. NEWTON, 305 West 15th St., New York janis FOR SALB— Reversitte 34-in. Exhaust Fan, with — $100 WILLIAM Ti Sterling, Janil quae FOR SALE—Blickensderfer Typewriter No, 9 ike how. their latest model, $15 cash; one Kineto AdYertising Clock, perfect condition, $40 cash; these are real bargains A. E. FORD, Norwich, New York. FOR SALE Gu is your eupartenies to bur good “ardard Theatre Equipment, practically brand new une leas than one season: 2.800 Opera Chairs, 2 ‘were 60 Machines, 2 Plann, Motor Generator, | a ‘te set of acenery with all equinment, Fras, Pre " Ticket Chopper, Automatia Ticket Selling | et he. Spot, Bunch and Orchestra Bracket Liehts: Sage Furniture and Fixtures. If interested write, ow phone HIPPODROME THEATRE, “ t. lantio Coast Realty care A Company, Petersburg, Va jant FOR SALE—24-in. Rolling Globe; price, $10.00. J.D. CARMAN, ©2074 North High &t.,. Columbus, Ohio, FOUR 42-FT. TEN-PINNET BOWLING Cood as new; big bargain F. C. ALLEYS— REED, spring Beld, Uhio. KEUSTY KWEET KORN KODBS MACHINE, good a3 hew; receipts new and different: instructions and Korn Kob Cook Book go h it; enclose stamp for price and information. D. a. GILSON, 207 8. Stur geon, Moberly, Misseourt. MADAME EUTTERFLY stamp for particulars 4, Petersburg, Hlinois. ILLUSION—New and beauMILTON A. ROB MEXICAN KNIFE WALKING OUTFIT. Ladder and Kuives $6.00; secret alone, «25e; Kellar’s Haunted Window Illusion, complete, with swell cabinet, electric wiring. all ready to work, $10.00; Sphinx Illusion, or Living Head on Table, head, box, table. metal mirrors, all ready to work except cabinet, $1000, worth $10.00. BILLIE WILLARD, 1226 Ist Ave., North, ht. Dodge, lowa. and nickelMills O. K. Gum Machines, OperBoys, Target Practice, Scales, Ball Cum and Eletric Sho k Machines: special Machine Cum. KEENEY & SONS CO., 2901 Ind'ana Ave. Chicago. febl Help Wanted Se WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25e. WANTED—First-class Organist, to operate large Wurlitzer Hope Jones instrument; photoplay theatre; no Sunday work: wire lowest salary; must be able to come at once. F. MIDELBURG, Logan, W. Va. SLOT MACHINES—Bargains, rebuilt plated, Like new; ator Bells, Check CHORUS GIRLS WANTED—Can place two good Chorus Girls for permanent stock engagement at Camp Beauregard, La. Salary, $25.00. Other useful people write. This is a 22-people tabloid musical company, paying real salaries for r.al people Address B. BARTLETT, Manager The Victory, Camp Beaurecard, Louisiana. P. 8S.—I'lease consider silence a polite negative. janis IF YOU NEED A GOOD PLAY OR SKETCH. write | me; have several absolutely new and real headliners on hand; outright sale or royalty basis. Also will I write for you a good sketch to order, moderate prices Address ''LAYWRIGHT, 18 Denton Terrace, dale, Massachusetts. jani8 I HAVE FOR SALE a fine collection of old Theatre l’rograms; a list and description of each programme will be mailed upon request; if you want to add to your own collection or deal in autiques here is an oppor tunity to secure some rare play bills. Address F K., Box 872, Cincinnati, Ohio. SCRIPTS—Musi@al Comedy, $2.00; Dramatic, $3.00; Blackface, $100; list for stamp. DeVAIGNIE MANUSCRIPT CO., Room 1106, 538 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago, Illinois. janll TABLOID MUSICAL COMEDY, DRAMATIC AND BURLESQUE SCRIPTS, $200 each: Book of Bits, $5.00, list for stamp. HARRY J. ASHTON, 517 N. Clark, Chicago. WHEN IN NEED OF NEW MATERIAL TRY BILLY DE ROSE, writer of Tab. Comedies, Acts, Playlets and Sketches since 1907 If you really want genuine high-grade stage material with the punch that will put you over big. get my prices and terms. Address LILLY DE ROSE, Goshen, Indiana. janil VAUDEVILLE ACTS WRITTEN TO ORDER A SPE CIALTY—FPifieen years’ success. Established Suggestions gratis Experience teaches. Originality counts. My reference, your agent Don't handle stock acts. There's a reason (not Grape Nuts) I’rofessionally, ELBERT BOLLYN, 2864 Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Milinois. Exclusive original material for discriminating artists Miscellaneous for Sale Se WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25c. DRUM HEADS—Transperent guaranteed; $1 25 LOUIS KOHLMANN, 4603 ‘s. Troy St, Chicago febs GIRL PHOTOGRAMTIS—Attractive poses; twenty Miniatures, 25c. BRONX GIRLS’ CLUB, 415 East 15lst St, Bronx, New York. march] BY JANUARY work will taka making examinations, w treatment; straight MEDICAL PHYSICIAN WANTED 15 censed in Minnesota or lowa; you in Minnesota or lowa towns, sending patients to sanitarium f salary and expenses; this propesition is worth $10,000 per year to the doctor who can qualify Write, stating age, experience, et. PHYSICLAN, care Billboard. jan4 WANTED— Manager and Adrance Men on 50-50 basis; Mind Reading act; play small houses; picture theatres till May; after May, park for summer; state are, experience; send photo; returned at once. CHRISTENSEN, 158 St. Louls 8t., Mobile, Alabama. WANTED— Violinist (A-1 leader) for high-class pho toplay theatre; must have complete library of music; no Sunday work; also Clarinetist: must be A-1; wire lowest salary: mo time to dicker F. MIDELBURG, Log.a, West Virginia. REPRESENTATIVES. Male or Female, to introudce everywhere South American. most economical cookterritory rights: a novel. very profitable busi the shew world: sample. 25 cents For CHE. 603 Humboldt Bank Building, San Francisco, California. janis WANTED. IMMEDIATELY—For The Swede. the Tramp and the Girl €o., Lady Tianist. doubling amall part: Dramatic Team. one must double piano doing specialties preferred. “Flu” ban lifted out here. Cen gurantee steady work and long seaCARL DAL TON, La Crosse, Wisconsin. WANTED —For one week, Single Change Artist. either blackface or magic. one able to put up a good show for six nights. State lewest terms and acts in @rst letter. PICTURE THEATRE, Laing, West Virginia WANTED—Lady for Mind Reading Act: Western tour; hotel, beard, traveling paid: state age. experience, salary: send photo: returned at once 8TENSEN, 158 St. Louls St, Modile, Alabama. WANTED AT ONCE—Three competent Moring Pic ture Operatoma, to operate and trke charge of houses; must have had experience in advertising; mus} be able to come at once. F. MIDELBURG, Logan. West Virginia. Manuscripts, Sketches & Plays le WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢. FOR SALE—Three famous Rig Time Revitations: Dope Fiend’s Dream, Finished Fight. Blue Velvet Band; can be used as sincle acts; encores guaranteed: all three $1.00. E. BOLLYN, 2864 Lincoln Ave, Chicaco, Dlinols. 22 PARODIES about the war on popular songs, just out, 25e: 10 different Sketches and Monologs. La gain price 50c¢: My Makeup Bonk, l5c: 3 @ketches, 25c; evervthing in this ad mailed for $1 wo: send for free cataloe of Plays and Sketches. A. EB REIM, Station B, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. janll ACTS, PLAYS skPT WES Musical Comedy Tab loid Scripts, School Acts, Singing, Talking Arts, efc Any ¥ the shove acts, $5. None of our material teken out of Rudgets, but all are orieinal small Rig Time acts Rend money order and description of act desired, with stamn. JNO. KLYNE, 1433 Broadway, Suite 214, New York ACTS, doubles, $5.99; trios, $1900; dramatic or comedy aketches, $15.00; exclusive songs, $10.00 Monologuce, $1.00 and up = All me terial up to date and written to order When In town write for annointment. PHILIP J. LEWIS, 121 West 11@th New York ACTS. PLATS ANT SKETCTIFS. ‘Veitten to fit ror: with per and punch: snecial music: recognized rauderitie acts reine my meterial, DeVATIGNTE, Ream 1104, 538 Sa Dearbern, Chicago, Minots janil A GOOD ACT GFTS COON MONFY A had act gets bad tometees and lemons We —, as Monologues. Sket hes, ete. that bow currency etebles, Which do you prefer? ARSON AND. > An. VILLE, 540 Weet 17%h, New York RAMPLFS FREE Oricinal Jokes. Patter. Recttetions, ete, Act bullders, annlause getters, encore takers: cond dime for tenewritine, postage. BOLLYN, 2864 Lincoln Ave, Chicago, Mlinots PLAYS, SKETCHES. MONOLOGS—Tried and proven successes, A. R. WILBER, care Billboard, Cincinnatl KODAKERS—How would you like to gete a 9x11 en largement of your best negatives free? Drop us a ecard now asking about it. Films developed 10c per roll: Prints. 3, 4 and 5c each FORD'S FOTO STUDIO, Ellensburg, Washington. WARTS!—Our preparation removes them; send $1.00 for compicte treatment: money back guarantee. EADS REMEDY CO., Somerset, Kentucky. janll Musical Instruments FOR SALE—SECOND-HAND. Ze WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25a FOR SALE—One fine old Viola: price, $1000). F. E. MILLER, 324 9th Ave, Dayton, Kentucky. janil FOR SALE—One Style 150 Wurlitzes Band Organ. in first-class condition: will sell with or without motor; this is a barcain for rink use CHAS F AL-! LEGA, Manager Lakewood Park, Vinvennes, Ind jan1s FOR SALE—High-grade second-hand Musical Brass Instruments of all kinds reasonable. A. MILLER, 542 W. Jackson Bivd., Chicago jan25 FOR SALE—Large Orcan. used on animal show front: original cost, $3.000. price. $600. JOHN T BACKMAN, Sta. A, San Antonio, Texas. janil FOR SALE—Leedy 4x15 Drom, fine -onditin, new heads and snares, $1200; Dandy Acme Ball Beartng Floor Pedal, $3.00; genuine 12-inch Turkish Cymbal, $12.90; 100 plated Rooster Crows. T5c each M. A. WINTRICH, 4739 Langley Ave, Chicago, Ml. NORTH TONAWANDA BAND ORGAN—Complete: Style 173: 40 Endless Rolls; goed as new: $500 WILLIAM COLLINS, 1305 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. febdl PHONOGRAPH AND 20 DOUBLE DISC RECORDS, for $10.90, or with 30 Records, for $1500; act quick. CHRIS FULLER, Burlington, Verment. Partners Wanted for Acts (NO INVESTMENT) fe WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25c. LADY PARTNER—For Maric Show; small towns; three-day stands, small or mecium in weight and height: will tearh inexperienced person; stite weight, height, ace; photes returned. T. J. ARTHUR, General elivery, Chicago, Hlinois. jan4 WANTED—To hear from elderly Lady Medium, Palm ist, willing to locate in Philadeiphia; also elderly Man Magician that can give a one-hour performancs suitable for church or parlor. Address SAMUFL AND LUCY LINGERMAN. Entertainers’ Help One Another Club, 705 North 5th St.. Philadelphia, Pa NEAT. BRIGHT GIRL—To learn parts and assist in cireus concert work; reod amateur will answer answer with full particulars. and if possible send photo. J. O. LETCHER, 5352 Calumet Ave., Chicago, Miinois. PARTNER WANTED—Good amateur who can sing and play piano, to take refined two-part rube sketch a furnish all: answer by mail Telephone 7 Rack Ray for interriew. (ULYSSES G. MERRILL, ‘st Commonwealth Are., Boston, Mass in PARTNER WANTFT A yount ledv desires partner for road show. Address LA VERNE, care Billboard New York janil WANTED—Only those’ that can do revolving ladder act. male or ‘emale: rines, trapezes also: state your heicht, weicht and ace, <slary: aleo the act vou do; nhotes must be sent: wil) return: will answer all letters at once. 4 VANDERS, 123 N. 10th St. Philadciphia, Pennsylvania. WANTETD—Elderly Lady thet is in harmony, that understands palmistry and mediumchip, to assist esteblished psychic by helping keop house and other duties and when we are out showing take care of ledy callers and give them readings; also answer the telerhone and door bell and work for the interest of our home end business: persen that answers the above requirements is sure of a cond home and plenty of money in their pocket We have here at this same aceress for over 22 vears, and we need a nerson thet will ecctet we in the prover spirit SAMUEL AND LUCY LINGERMAN., Ventriloquist and Magician, 705 North Sth St., Philadelphia, Pa. In Answering Olassified Ads, Please Mention The Billboard. Roslin heen established | WANTED—Lady Partner for Gymnast eee pe = vaudeville, with good appearance. Billboard, Chicago, Iilinois. * sani WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOUNG LADY with some stage experience, for recognized mind reading act in vaudeville. Address HOWE, 1139 S Trey St., Chicago Schools, Services, Instruction fo WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25c. SHORTHAND helps clerks, salesmen, ALPHABREVO WRITING—Easily learned ; anyone taking notes memos or copies; complete lesson sheet, 50c. CEN TRAL COMP MANY. 599 Ninth Ave., New York. febl5 ANYONE, MEN OR WOMEN, ANYWHERE—You can easily learn to be a doctor; we give you easy lessons by mail and give you a beautiful diploma. We teach you to cure all kinds of sickness. You can open a doctor’s office in your own home and earn $5,000 yearly. For particulars Address UNIVERSITY ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT, 2d Floor, 4250 Cottage Grove, Chicago. jan4 BE A HANDCUFF KING—Enormous salariees paid in vaudeville; interesiing, mystifying. | full instructions 25c, particulars free Pr. ZIMMER, 110 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota. BUCK AND WING DANCING, Eccentric, Soft Shoe Waltz, Clog. etc , taught beginners or professionals. HARVEY THOMAS, 167 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, Ill. Write or call janls ENTERTAINERS—Send stamp for list of Books for Entertainers, New Magic Goods. Entertainment Supplies: fine. fresh material: over 150 items. ENTERTAINERS' SUPPLIES, Carleton, Neb. jan4 GO ON THE STAGE—Learn by mail to become an expert acrobat; wur complete course teaches you; Particulars free ROYAL PUBLISHING CO., Box 1054, St. John, N. B.. Canada. Dept. R. janll HAWAIIAN STEEL GUITAR, Ukulele or Tenor Ban jo easily learned by the Littig Methods, price, 50c copy; catalog free. FRANK LITTIG, 746 Maple, Los Angeles, California jan4 HYPNOTISM able; St., Startling. amusing, mystifying, profiteasy to learn. Write PACKWA, 2219 W. 47th Chicago, Illinois fed! LEARN MIND READING—My complete copyrighted act for two people covers five different ‘‘effects’’; only $5. Send stamp for particulars to PROF. ZALANO, 518 West State St. Ithaca, New York. LOOK !—Secrets, Instructions, Blue Prints and Draw ings of the Egyptian Post Escape. Mystery of the Burning Cage. Rising and Disappearing Lady, Writing with Fire, Ink and Goldfish Trick: all easily and cheaply built. price for all five. $100. a complete show Address EX-PVT. JOHN R. MILES, the Original LaVolean>, Brainards, New Jersey. jan4 PRACTICAL PALMISTRY—The language of the hand eaci!s comprehended. happiness or misery in life is shown in the hand; 40 simple lessons, $100. F. D STARKE, 5215 S. Dearborn S8t., Chicago, Illinois jan4 PUBLICITY THAT PAYS—Al! kinds; expert service: new ideas; consistent cost; best results. We create business-getting show advertising, letters, advance material Return mail replies Write your wants. STAR PUBLICITY SHOP, 219 South Walnut, Iola, Kansas. jané SPEECHES, Essays, Pamphlets, Special Articles and Original Advertising Letters written for all sions; rates, $290 per 500 words OMAR LITERABY SERVICE, Box 198, Omar, West Virginia. SPIRITISM—WHENCE? — Facts: Priceless JOSEPH GREIl ker, South Dakota. Biblical secret, 16¢. G, People’s Bookman, Parjané TRANSPOSING MADE PLAIN—In plain English, for all Musicians; price, lic; Steel Guitar. Ukulele or Tenor Banjo Methods. 50c¢. FRANK LITTIG, 746 Maple, Los Angeles, California. janil VENTRILOQUISM TAUGHT—Correspondence sonally written. letter lessons For terms and particvlars address PROF SAMUEL HOUPT LINGERMAN, School of Vocri Illusion, 705 North 5th, Philedelphia, Pennsylvaz.!a. mars 2d-Hand Show Pron. for Sale 2e WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25a Der ARTISTIC MODERN SCENERY—Special Process Dye Drops, High Art Show Ranners, Low Priced Picture Screens, Oi] Painted Portraits, Lobby Panels; everything first-class. guaranteed and at before the war prices; send dimensions for lowest estimate and illus trated catalogue. ENKEBOLL SCENIC CO., Omaha, Nebraska. janll FOR SALE—About 300 Tents, slightly used Wall Tents, Gv6, 7x7, 7x9, O%xl2, 12x14, Tixls, 14x18 Concession Tents. 6x7, 7x7, 8x8, 8x10, 10x10, 10x12. 10x 14, 12x12, 12x14. Dining or Refreshment Tents 14, 10v20, 12x20, 12x24, 14x21, 14x24, 14x28 Chau Compartment Tents, 19x20 12x20. 4x24 Tents, 20x30, 29x10, 20x60. 30x60 40x60, 50x8 115; and many articles in second-hand Canras Wall. Canvas Benches, ete Write for bargains. D. M. KERR MFG. CO., 1007 Madison St, Chi ~; jan! FOR SALE—Conderman Ferris Wheel; late model. good as new, in best of condition. sell cheap for cash. L. S GOODING, Urbana, Ohio. marl FOR SALE—60x9 bale ring Tent, khaki, 10-ft wall. poles, stakes, stake puller and bale rings, $400, big bargain; good condition. Want to buy two or threeabreast Merry-Go-Round cheap. POLL ALEXANDER, 211 Dyall-Upchurch Bidg., Jacksonville, Florida. FOR SALE—2%x3¢ Tent. 30x50 ong t. also Concession Tents, Banners of all kin buy now, save Money: write me your needs . “PF. KETCHUM 1431 Broadway. Room 109, New York. jan FOR SALEeGo-Round, like new, cheap for cash C. E. GRAHAM, 7 Academy St, Auburn, New Y FOR SALB—Cat Game. khaki hood. poles, dectric wires, side box: worth $5000, first $25.00 takes ft: 185 Canes, with large American flag attached, never opened, bargain, $1800: Gum Wheel, comeplete, wheel, frame, top, trunk, $15.90 MR. DUMAS, 21 Henry St.. Detroit, Michigan 24-Horse Track Macare Billboard Jan FOR SALF—Merry-Go Rount chine; good condition. MICHAEL, Chicago. (Continued on page 42)