The Billboard 1919-08-16: Vol 31 Iss 33 (1919-08-16)

ce a et Se Ie 74 The Billboar & AUGUST 16, 1919 ATTENTION, PERFORMERS—Have just finished he following original monologues and acts; 1 guarantee that this material is free from budget junk. Jewish monologue, “The Tailor,’’ $5.06; straight monologue, “My Past Experience,”” $5.00; Rube Constable’ $10.00; Irish ‘“‘Laborer,”” $10.00; (wopl ' Past Experience’s blackface, ‘“‘lat’s Laugh, $10.00; doulie blackface act two gents, two special songs, $25.00; ‘Smile, Makers,”’ lady and gent, with three special songs, $25.00; * Something New,” lady and gent, with three special £0189 $25.0 blackface recitation, ‘‘That Hen House Am No Man's Land,”’ 50c. Ferformers, if you are looking for original material that will carry you thru the season, I have it. And at the right price. P. H. Author, 1316-1318 SOMMERS, tohofield Bidg.., and 250 Colonial Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio. ARTHUR NEALE, 158 WEST 65TH, NEW YORK— Vaudeville material of the better kind. Special Offer—Exclusive two-handed Patter Act to order, $5.00 (no songs); Dramatic or Comedy Sketch, $10.00 (any number of characters). Submit all details with or der. Prompt detivery. Interview by appointment.) ATTENTION, PERFORMERS—Before buying mate rial for the coming season, get my prices on any kind of an act or special song; real, original, witty, sure-fire material; the kind that is cheap at any price. Nut Monologue, $1.00; Irish Rube, Jew, Wop Monclogues, $2.50; also some for $10.00; Blackface Double Act (two males), two special songs (words and music), $15.00; three Tabs.. $10.00 each; never been used. P. H. SOMMERS, Author, 1316-1318 Schofield a Cleveland, Ohio BACK ONCE Bits, No. 1; (The Tab. Shop), MORE price, 517 ON THE MARKET, Book of $5.00. HARRY J. ASHTON N. Clark St., Chicago, Illinois. “BOOK OF BITS’’—All sure-fire. Any one can pro duce. Price, $1.00. Scripts, Tabs, Acts, ete Send for list. H. C. RAKESTRAW, 138 Main St., Defiance, Ohio. aug23 BOOK PLAYS FOR SALE—15 and 25c; Royalty Plays for lease; established in 1891; send stamp for lists. BENNETT'S DRAMATIC EXCHANGE, 36 W. Randolph St., Chicago. A. Milo Bennett, Manager. aug23 CLUBS RUNNING MiNSTRELS—Send stamp for lowest prices and the ‘“‘Greatest Free Proposition’ ever offered on Minstrels, Afterpieces, Monologues, Songs, etc. You can make this year’s minstrel the talk of the town by writing for GLYNN’S MINSTREL MATERIAL, 40 Palisade Ave., Ycukers, New York. CUT THIS OUT—Vaudeville success, Mind Reading -or Mental Telepathy; for two people; teil’ names, age, married or single, how many children, coins, ete., or your dime back. Price, l0c, with my circulars. FRED L. SMITH, Amsterdam, New York. HUMOROUS RECITATIONS, 10c; Star Money-Mak er, 10c; 150 Parodies on Latest Songs, l6c; Art of Letter Writing, 10c; Hoyle’s Poker Primer, 10c; Clog Dancing Made Easy, 15c; Lovers’ Guide, 10¢c; Rare Coin Guide, l0c; Catalog, 2c; free with order. BOOKY LEWIS, 2548 Normal, Chicago. aug30 WARN “MIND RE. ADING. My complete copyrighted "act for two people covers five different ‘‘effects’’; only $5. Send stamp for particulars to PROF. ZALANO, Lock Box 264, Ithaca, New York. LIBRETTO OF SIXTY-MINUTE REVUE—Restau rant set; three and two: small chorus; a ay oe: ern girl act, with plot, punch and polish; y= thing original; no ancient bits. ARTHUR SEALE, 158 West 65th, New York. MANAGERS AND ACTORS—Can you use two original hegro one-act Dramas, unused? Send stamps. PROF. CHASE, 164 Huguenot St., New Rochelle, N. Y. MATERIAL OF THE BETTER KIND—Gags, Paro dies, Lyrics, Singles, Doubles, Minstrel Openings written to order. Prices for stamp. BERT WILSON, Vaudeville Author, 1432 Blavis St., Philadelphia, Pa. MONOLOGUE No. 10 now ready; and original material; sure-fire hit; new 10-minute scream; any char acter. Send money order. C. GREEN, Monticello, Florida augl6 MUSICAL COMEDY (Tab. Scripts), $3.00; Book of Bits, $1.25; Kid Act, male and female (surefire), $5; list for stamp. JAMES J. (JIMMY) RICE, 3323 South Flores S&t., sep6 San Antonio, Texas. “ORIGINALITY COUNTS"’—Experience teaches. fieen years’ success. Special summer offer, this month only. “All personally typewritten.”” “Original Vaudeville Acts."" Ten pages Blackface and Straight (or any 2 characters), $2.00; 10 pages Monologue (mention character wanted), $2.00; 10 pages Snappy Encore Speeches (applause getters), ; pages Assorted Recitations (mention kind wanted), £1.00; 10 pages “‘Nut’’ Act, $1.00; 10 pages ‘‘Original Material’’ (mention characters wanted); I’ve Got It or I Can Make It for You. $2.00; 10 pages Original Stories, Jokes, Build Up Material, $1.00. My reference, your agent. (Money back guarantee.) ELBERT BOLLYN (The Artists’ Author), 1554 No. ark St., Chicago, Illinois. (Interview by appointment only.) PRODUCERS AND MANAGERS—My Bock of Bits contains new and ingenious ideas that will be of value to you; $3.00; everything original and at present unworked. ARTHUR NEALE, 158 West 65th, New York. REAL CLASSY AND STYLISH TABS.—They are going fast. Only a few more of the good cnes left. No junk. Satisfaction guaranteed. $5 and $10. List for stamp. Get one and be convinced. Have some new ones yourself. ED HARRINGTON, Casino Theatre, Portland, Oregon. augl6 “REAL RECITATIONS’— all good; BOHL, 25 “RECITATIONS FREE” 25e each Seven-in-one manuscript; price, $1.15 postpaid; worth more. E. Twelfth St., Coilege Point, New York. (For Typing Charge), Any of the follwing: “The Sentence’ (strong dramatic, pathetic). “‘Lasca’’ (in Texas. down by Rio Grande, cowboy), ““The Dope Fiend’s Dream” (original dope comedy), y Biue Velvet Band’ (dope dramatic). “Saved” (dramatic, ending with comedy). “Fare om Barrcom Floor’ (tramn). “‘Shooting of Dan McGrew” (Western), “Life’s Very Funny Proposition.”” Kid's Last Fight, “Bill, the Bomber’ (Western wartime). “Gunga Din” (wartime). Christmas Day in the Workhowe Any of the above 250 each. Your favorite recitation? Yes. Name it. I’ve Price. $1.00. Headquarters for recitations. 19.000. Some “original.” some not. Buy from headquarters. Also recitations, readings, with slides.” BOLLYN, 1554 No. SCRIPTS—Musical Comedy. $2.60; Dramatic. $2.06 Blackface. £1.09; Vist for stamp. DeVAIGNIE MANTSCRIP?T CO., Room 1166, 538 B. Dearborn & Chicago, Dlineis. SEND 25c for Comic Parody on “Gunga Din.” A real scream Get this first. FRANK LANE, 16 Mayfair &1 Roxbury, Massachusetts. me ILLE BION ACTS, six "Wreitations, two Monses, One “Talking Act, for two males $5.00. J. “CHERRY, 49042 Concord Ave., Detroit, Michigan. auglé “STORIES A CROW TOLD ME”’—One of those snappy ngs that has the punch and gets you encore afier encore. My own original composition (not published), manuscript sheet. and four verses and choruses. Price, $2.00. Extra verses, any amount, 50¢ each. You'll want more. Your audience will demand them, hence I can afford to sell the manuscript at above price. Will arrange for single or double, male or female; Acts, Parodies, Monologues, etc., written to order. Prices for stamp. BERT WILSON, Vaudeville Author, 1432 Blavis St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. TEN SHORT-CAST COMEDY ACTS arranged for Musical Comedy under one cover; price, $5.00. HARRY J. ASHTON (The Tab. Shop), 517 N. lark, Chicago. “THE SKETCH BOOK’'—Contains three sketches for two men and a woman; some comedf, some drama, all clever; price, $1.15 postpaid. E. BOHL. 25 Twelfth St., College Point, New York. THE TAB. SHOP--The home of real material for real producers; nothing for amateurs: Tab. Musica] Comedy Scripts, $2.00 each, three for $5.00: Book of Bits, $5.00. HARRY J. ASHTON (The Tab. Shop), 517 N. Clark St., Chicago. VENTRILOQUISTS—If you change your act every night you need my up-to-date material for performer and figure; $1 for one dialogue, or three for $2; guaranteed sure-fire stuff. Address M. D. ARNOLD, Room 7, Marion Theatre Bldg., Marion, Ind. WILL LEASE on royalty for coming season a big time Comedy Sketch: two men, two women: up-tothe-minute an@ original comedy situations: a lavch a minute, with a surprise finish AL MURPHY, Box 387, Minneapolis, Minnesota. “WOLVES OF RUSSIA”—A play in four acts; cast, four and three; three sets; good comedy, strerg situations; price, $3.25 postpaid. FE. BOHL, 25 Twelfth St., College Point, New York. $600.00 BUYS World's First Player | at Calliope; 49 Whistles; works like a play r complete Personal with rotary air pump and special music cutting ma3c WORD, CASH. Vv chine; my own make and guaratteed: pink Ramp | --—3 . Fenn. Row. BERD TRAN Me. brings quick reply and photo. SAM V. DAY, Mar-! ROBERT McINTYRE—Please send ae ‘ Pleas your address + shalltown, Iowa. aug23 | FRANK D. HYERS, Pekin, Lliuois, ¥ AIR CALLIOPE—Foot power: $125. LAWRENCE | ; RUSSELL, Scotteville, Kentucky. aves! SCHOCIs, Services, Instruction BEL LS—Fine oe Deagan Roundtop Standard; cheap. te WORD, GASH. ed ApY. Less THAN 25e. W. STEWART. Deshler, Ohio. : i zt Band Instruments of all Write for com FOR SALE--Best high-grade kinds, also Drums, at lowest prices plete list. JAMES SISTEK, 4248 Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio. aug30 FOR SALE—Alto Saxophone; nickel plated; $40; Bat Tenor Saxophone, silver plated, gold bell; $75; both low pitch; fine conditi a bargain. G, R. BRYAN, 1024 W. 63d@ St., Chicago, Illinois. Tel.. Englewood 6893. LEEDY BAND DRUM—16x10. — shell, 14 rods; also Leedy Bells, 2% oct.: both in fine condition; will sell cheap at once. RIC ARID Vv AN DUSON, Marietta, __ Ohio. SILVERPLATED ‘TROMBONE AND CASE-—Cheap. Apply HARRY TAYLOR, 132 W. 45 St. New York City. aug23 'VERAL CHOTCR OLD FRENCH ORCHESTRA BELLS. in good playing order, from $35 up to $75; old French Violin, $35, best regulation; one old Irish Harp. worth $250, one hundred years old. by Jack ‘von, of Dublin, for $75. C. CAMPBELL, 3330 G St. Philadephia. Bell Phone, Kensington 4919. WANTED—Banjo, Tubaphone, long neck; lowest price; particulars. For Sale—Hieh-rrade Slide Trombone, F. Busch, New York: hand-made. «i'vernlated, H. & L. Pitch, Leather Case: cheap. GRAHAM, 60 Garrison St., Paterson, New Jersey. aug23 Partners Wanted for Acts BE A CHALK TALKE R. ond entertain in Vaudeville ‘lubs, Lacdges Fairs, etc. Instructions and 20 comic T Dra vs. with Patter, $1.00. BALDA ART | SPRVIE E, Ostikash, Wisconsin. sen20 RE A. A VE NTRILA qu IST I bought 30 complete $10.00 usiness Courses on Ventriloquism (explains every secret) ‘All type ~e " While they last, $1.00. BOLLYN 1554 Tark St., Chicago, Illinois “Original’’ samples, PO Fa rechtations, storics, etc., personally typewritten, 25c¢ COMPLETE cnismgand the and set of Photographs on Contortionismiand the Art of Physical Cultur»; taught by a prof onal; $5.00 for all M. ETZEL Williford, augl3 GO INTO VAUDEPEVILLE collecion of Original Samples written, 25c; Monlogues, Stories, Recitations, etc You'll want more Originality counts Experience teaches, Established. BOLLYN, 1554 No. Clark, Chicago. GOKENBACH!—A Acting, containing 18,000 words expect to act send your $1 today, never come F. GOKENBACH, Louis, Missourt. Arkansas you how Big (personally § type ri tell complete 20-Lesson Course of If you act or tomorrow may 1909 Lynch, §&t. auge3 ‘HOW TO PLAY VAUDEVILLE”’—Good musicians have failed to hold positions in a vaudeville theatre pit; get prepared for 25. BAUER BROS, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. auglé HYPNOTISM—Startling, amusing, mystifying, profit (NO INVESTMENT) able: easy to learn. Write PACKWA, 2219 W. 47th fe WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25c. St., Chicago, Illinois auglé Lal PAP TNFR WANTFD—Lady to dov’e in Singing|] RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATIONS and Amateur Talking on good time. care Billboard, Cincinnati, Address PRINCESS PAT, Ohio. REFORMING THE MOVIES Apparently the Motion Picture ciation, which has undertaken to “eliminate the many evils” and Theatrical Co-Operative Assofrom the movies, will have plenty of work to do if it follows the advice of all the censors. According to one speaker, day is the biggest joke in the world. “the motion picture ds it stands toOut of every hundred pictures which are made ninety contain from 1,000 to 4,000 feet of junk.” If this is the case the condition of the movies must be much like that of the legitimate drama after generations of reform movements. Perhaps on the face of this showing the state of the motion picture drama is not hopeless. A ten per cent net product of films of sufficient artistic merit to satisfy the critics may compare favorably with the general percentage of real achievement in the mass of spoken plays and other works of literature and art. There is no doubt that the movies have grown prosperous on the credulity of an easygoing public. Apart from their other sins they have thrived on humbug to an extent never dreamed of by Barnum. But the fact has served only to emphasize their unsurpassed possibilities of gen uine pictorial and dramatic art. To reform and uplift them as the asso ciation proposes will be a beneficial service if it can be done without overrefining them and making them too superior. For the public is the final censor, and there is some truth in the statement of one speaker that motion pictures are what they are today because they are what the public wants.—New York World. POF SSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSOSSSSOSSSSSSOSSOSSSCOSSSOSCOOCOOOOSCO< | + Miscellaneous for Sale 3e WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢. A WILD CHERRY ROOT BEER EXTRACT. Address DEALERS’ SUPPLY, 3945 Taylor, St. Louis. augl6é DRUM HEADS—Transparent; guaranteed, $1.25. LOUIS KOHLMANN, 4603 8S. Troy St., Chicago. sept FAST SELLING Goldplated Rings, Rubies, etc., $5.00 doz.; samples, 5(c apiece. G. M. GARMAN, 1516 No. 32d St., Omaha, Nebraska. aug23 FOR SALE—New Kingery Cracker Jack Outfit; 3 fmes: sacrifice W. H HOI LAND, West Virginia, care Broadway Shows. I WILL SELL MY STOCK OF TIE patterns, 260 for $4.00; they cost S. STANLEY, 261 North Main St., used FORMS, three me $16.00. W. Springfield, Mass. MODERN, UP-TO-DATE SWIMMING POOL FOR SALE—Good patronage in season; owner going away. EVANS REAL ESTATE AGENCY, Monti! F aur? “erida PRINTING PRESS OUTFIT—5x8 Excelsior Press, complete with Ink. Type etc.; bargain: full particulars: stamp. M. STONER, East Chattanooza, Tennessee. aug23 SWIMMING POOL FOR SALE—Modermn, up-to-date Swimming Pool for sale; good patronage in season; owner going away. EVANS REAL ESTATE AGENCY, Monticello, Florida. aug23 VIOLIN VARNISHING MADE A SPECIALTY—VIclin Varnish for sale: one pint. $2.50. CLARENCE BONEWITZ, 41% N. Jackson St., Danville, —_ aug? TRUNK— WINDHORST & WALKER WAFFLE Used 5 days; can have location at Fair here. FE. L. FRESCOTT, 153 N. Evergreen Ave., Kankakee, Illinois. Musical Instruments FOR SALE—SECOND-HAND. 2e WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢ BAND AND STRINGED INSTRUMENTS— ones Supplies, Strings, etc. sent free. TOM HOWELL, Salina, Kansas. Ronceve rte, J EXPERIENCED PERFORMER to ‘“‘book’’ out feature “‘Spirit Painting Act.” A “‘headliner”’ for reliable showman or road show owner Security required. “‘“MAJESTIC,” 406 North Side Station, Pittbsurgh, Pennsylvania. LADY OR GENTLEMAN to assist Magician and work in Illusions; experience unnecessary; please send photo and description of yourself, which I will retum. SAMUEL A. MANN, Marician and Ilusionist, 622 North Union St., Danville, Virginia. and take LYRIO WRITER desires honest melody composer, who is willing to collaborate on songs and form partnership; composer must have faith in his ability and devend upon rovalties for payment; the writer has some classy lyrics which stand a chance of mak ons hits; no pone sharks or pay-as-you-cnter schemes onside red; 50-50 is my slo-an Address LYRIO WRITER. care ot B.liboard, Cincinnati, Ohio. WANT INGENUEF OR solr RETTE ‘PARTNER for first-class four-people Comedy Sketch on style of ‘Finders Keepers.” Both female parts strong. Will go fifty-fifty with reliable partner. AL MURPHY Box 387, Minneapolis. ‘ WANTID QUICK—Attractive Girl to pose and as Sist magician; travel; send small photo and personal desripticn. THE G"EAT GRAVITYO, General Delivery, Frankfort, Indiana. WANTED—Lady or gentleman to aasist and illusion show; experience not necessary; good amateur considered; give full details in first letter Address FRANK WILLIAMS, Magician and I!usion ist, Home Lake Post Office, Monte Vista, Colorado aug23 in magic WANTED—Young Lady who can talk and sing harmony for Standard Vaudeville Act; offer good salary or partnership; act has long route: state all first letter, enclosing photo, to WILLIAM KFYN —— Theatre, St. Louis, Missouri, week uz -18. Privileges for Sale 3e WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25c, PRIVILE FS FOR SALE—For five-day Rennton Vet erans Three Wars, August 26-30; annual affair: army aeroplanes, horse racing and speakers of national importance sseure big crowds from five States. REUNION COMMITTEL, Dodge City, Kansas. aug23 In Answering Classified Ads, Please Mention The Billboard. Theatricals interested in our returned war heroes’ welfare write to ENGINEER WYNDHAM. 2 Tth Ave. » New York Clty, for valuable work free. aucl3 MEDICINE SHOWMEN ANYWHERE—You can easily learn te be a doctor; we give you easy | lessons by mail and give you a beautiful diploma. We | teach you to treat all kinds of sickness. You « | a doctor's office in your own home d eam year'y For particulars address UNIVERSITY “ADVERTISING On ARTMENT. 2d Floor, 4250 Cottage Grove Chicago inots = SCENARIOS WANTED—<Addresses of 75 Film Com panies that want them, and 5 persopnally typewritten pages of How To Present Them for Sale Vasily worth $10.00, my price $1.00. CLIFFORD, 1554 No. ark St.. Chicago, Illinois. SONGS—Comedy and draznatic: Recitations, Poems, etc; big-time material; by established author; 12 personally typewritten pages, samples $1.00. BOLLYN, 1554 No. Clark St.. Chicago, Dlinois SWELL TALKING **Original”’ TATTOOING Pays 5 to $25 daily: send 25¢ (coin) for instructions and other useful information about this fascinating art. W. H. GILES, 418 Ciifty St. Harriman, Tennessee. anel VENTRILOQUISM—tLearn this mystifying and amus ing art; my 10-Lesson (Course explains every secret; price, $1. Address PROF. ZALANO, Ithaca; N. Y. VENTRILOQUISM—Complete course taught by mail. and a stendard professional Ventriloquist Knee Figure, life size all fur $10.00. Write for particulars. BEN HOBSON, 271 West 150th St.. New York City. septs WANTETD—-1°O People to learn Contortion and Wire Walking: big demand for performers; 50c will start you. D. C. FISHDBR, Box 181, Newcastle, Indiana. anata “| >d-Hand Show Prop. for Sale 20 WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25¢. 20x34 TENT. 8-ft dition; $90; several fine Attractions, Ventriloquiat list or nix. W. SHAW, Walls and Poles: first-class conFreaks, Wax Figures. Pit Figures, etc.; stamp for Victoria, Mo. sug23 30x60 TENT FOR SALF—10-foot Side Wall, Ropes, Poles and Stakes; all complete; price, only $100.00; we also have a 4-page Hand Cylincer Newspaper Presa complete, only $460.00. OLINGER BROS., Kittanning, Pennaylvan-a. BALLOON—Good seventy; chute; work fine; s terms; parschit: $10.00. COFFEY Moines, lowa. hey’ new para— five 14 hirty-two ae FREE “ATTRACTION PALLOONS, Parachutes, Inflaters, Search Lichts, CutOffs, etc., full Hine: promot shipments. THOMPSON BROS.’ 3." BALLOON CO., Aurora, Mitnets BEAUTIFUL, ARTISTIC DYE SCENERY bv new. improved process; highlighted In fexible of) colors: brilliant, modern, long lastinz:; order now before orices advance; send dimensions for estimate and catalocue ENKEBOLL SCENIC CO., Omaha, Nebraska. aue?3 CARNIVAL WORKF?S AND Strowserey in all branches of the business are learning to depend on us more thoroughly every year as a source for their regular and emergency wants, because thev have found we are reliable, have a large stock at mont seasons of the year, can e@et them.what they want if we do not have it, that we do not bev nor sell junk aod that our prices are fair If you do not know us Ict us get acquainted, It will be to our mutual aclvantage We are not only the largest exclusive dealers in used Show Property in America. but we are manufacturers of a number of lines in rew goods, Scenery and Side-Show Banners. Arkansaw Kids and Qata, Number and Percentage Wheels, Air Calliopes, Papler Mache Work of all Kinds. Other Ines in preparation. Stock in used Ovtgoor Cooda is rather low at this season, but we may have just what you want. and if not we can grt it Write us your wants in detall. as we do not issue @ catalogue on account of stock changing every day. Sell us anything you are not using. Spot cash if priced low WFSTFRN SHOW PROPERTIES CO., 518 Delaware St., Kansas City. M'‘ssourt in te SE SI i eM —— rm > thee Droog, #15: Plo! Chamber Cye., $10; Log Cabin Cye., $10; Wood, £8: Cet Wood Cye., $15; Tee. $19: Prowentum, £8; Crovnd Drapery, $10; Penacer's Trenk, Tavilor $15: Freen'ne Gown, £20; snot cash only, IDA WESTON RAE, 305 W, 6th, ij Jop‘in, Misseurt.