The Billboard 1921-05-14: Vol 33 Iss 20 (1921-05-14)

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MAY 14, 1921 The Billboard 55 USED COSTUMES FOR SALE—Evening Gowns, | ILLUSTRATORS STEREOMUICONS—®ull size;|FOR SALE—Owing to giving up half of our store] REELS EXCHANGED—Don’t discard your old ‘Wraps, exclusive; some imported models; bargains $24.00. Arc Burner, Rheostat, 1-ft. cord, plug, must sell the following before June Ist: Eicht Mutoscope Reels. We will exchange them for you » all stage costumes, C, CONLEY, 237 West 31th | attach to 110-socket; $6.00. Complete home outfit, Rosenfield Rezent Picture Machines with pictures}at a reasonable price. This opportunity will only a “t, New York. may28 | $15.00. Buy direct from maker at factory price;}| 4nd signs, $25 each; eight Cailloscope Picture Ma-] last for the month of April, INTERNATIONAL noney back if misrepresented; write for circulars. ae and signs, — fifteen — sags ctor REEL CO., 157 Sixth St, a iRONBERG MFG, CO., 1911 W. Menroe St., Chi| Cathedral Front cture Machines with pictures and | New Jersey. may2 Exchange or Swap a IiMnots. ws — $10 eac h; me aren K, Pr ng Page ~— one two-way grip and strength tester, $25; one ol ROLLER RINK SKATES—800 pairs, Chicago, with 30 WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25c. ROYAL MOVING PICTURE MACHINE, complete ee ee Sa gen dig bh an —e 5 set wheels; large lot parts; cheap. HARVEY, ee : on ghing hine, $25; two peam a-} 2% m 70 EXCHANGE—$30.00 Flate Camera Outfit, Manbn win 7 ae SLKING CAFE. Pp Nang chines, $6 each: all of above in good condition and] — 9 Ashland Ave., Bloomfield, New Jersey. may28 n in case, also used Maric, Want Film, Spy| North Carolina e oe 4 now in operation, but must be out before June Ist. ROULETTE MACHINE—Two-bi elas or Field Glass, DICK CHRISTY, Feerls, Ti |” : : a¥14/ Order from this lst; no catalog. R. S. COFFIN, Se ee te Lwo-bit slay, mahegeny emi ——_$_———$————— ——_——__———— |. . 128-130 Exchange St., Bangor, Maine. nickel finish: same as new: Caille Bros.” make. ~— ‘t P of all kinds for aioe Property. Tel si GILE er oy tg! — en $1.00} _ “ . pn — Automatic Card Press, with type, ete.; TI cS o store value, 85c; three pairs, $2.35; dozens cheaper. S ee a * _ | Mills’ uarterscopes, Regina Hexophones, Address EX! il NG E wi Omee, AGT EL arte SEEING nd anres ‘ETON, JR., 1924 East Erle Ave, Philaon “ 4 gd —* bye potas a ls G. H. WICKMAN, St. Ignace, Michigan. Exc S. , cd delphia, Pennsylvania, mayl4 Pa gy * JOSEPH JFSS, Lodi, New Jersey. } SCENERY—Diamond Dye; Devil's Cave, three pieces, TRADE—$300 Mule-footed Sow, curtosity for shows SPARKLING BIG HIT for Bones, Vaudeville. Just} FOR SALE—220 D. C. Ceiling Fans and Stand, Ped ee EDWARD CARSON, Room 447, Revere ri arks. B-flat Cornet, $25.00; McCano Bulider, what you are looking for. Mlustrel Acts and Muoscillating, at unmerciful bargain; almost new, BEN ouse, cago, Illinois, notor; also Opera Coat. Want Skating Rink sical Acts in the market. A big novelty, patented,| BRINCK, West Point, lowa. ft, Tents, Folding Chairs, Wardrobe Trunk, | SP@rkling Renee Apparatus. $n order to operate a“ MACHINES—Caille Spring Scales, $25.00; ther Bags, Suitcases, Indian Blankets, Alr Mat: }one must understand to play Rones. Apparatus, with . : Sullhead Perfume Machines, $7.90; New Style Merchandise, Ladies’ and Men's Sults. What | full qeuat, bet sale. S. SUSSMAN, 208 ard Ave., gy an nlage ca re cab ge pore $8.00; & Ball Gum, $4.00 cach. HAL C . alverr . sew . . Ss, 1 ies, ems, s¢ 7 out 1100 Malvern Ave., Hot Springs, Ark, nod aiaxianleind sorted colors, $35; ‘Keystone Minute Camera’ ang] MOUDY, Danville, Tilinois, mayié — “—". ae : ° 7 outfit, No. 8, $15; one Base Ball Penny Machine, UNKS of all kinds for Show Property. Tel., DorSPEARMINT GUM—Retails 2 or more 5c. Royal A aie ee SOLID GOLD WATCH—Rings hour and gg TR ier 7668. CHICAGO THEATRE WRECKING |, Five. delicious S-stick standard packace. Case of |fi°'perry. Ray, Indiana, MachiN® $15 7.) Tells month, dates, day of week. moon, stars. EX HANGE. Office, 1547 E. 57th St, Chicago. 5.000 packages, $50.00 F. O. B. Newark Sector: < . stop hand. Watch cost $700. Made big money “a Dept. B. m only 1 cent per package. UNIVERSAL GUM COC any _ eerene admission. WARDROBE TRUNKS, Typewriter, Eastman, Kodak, x Framer, other things. Want Motorcycle. MOTOR YCLE, care Billboard, Cincinnati, WE BUY. SELL, EXCHANGE al) kinds Slot Vending Machines. VICTOR SMORCH, 64 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, New York. may2l £0170 TEwT. > ft. wale. Good condition. Bargain ade. Can use Candy Floss Machine, JAMES: KOSETTER, Athens. Ohio. . Formulas BOOK FORM, PAMPHLETS OR SHEETS 3c WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25c. AUSTRALIAN CEMENT—Known as “The Monkey Grip.” absolutely fire, water, acid proof; mends q@ins. class, wood, porcelain, ivory, 4ron, tin, rubber, peter: quickly made; guaranteed Formula, 50c. H. MANUFACTURING LABORATORIES, 8 MS Building, Chicago. mayl4 AUTOMOB _ AND FURNITURE POLISH—Best ; Formula and Instructions, 25c. H money -& N. SMITH, , otel, Kokomo, Ind. may2) CANDY FORMULAS—Candied Apples, Crispettes, etc, 50c, BLAIR, 54 Pleasant St. Portland, Me. mayl4 Cc ANDY APPLE RECIPE—Best in the country, Wil st to your teeth. Anyone knows you can't get something good for nothing. Three flavors, Strawet r Chocolate Money-getter at fairs, r 1s, c. $3.00 (money). “RAY,” The Candy Apple Man, 2822 North Illinois, In dianapolis, Ind. may2l FIVE FORMULAS, $1.00—Three-Minute Corn Remover, Snake Ot] (Liniment), Instant Cement, Men is Al) Solder, Carpet Cleaner. KOPP CO., 5000 California Ave, N. S. Pittsburgh, Pa. may28 HUSTLERS, ATTENTION!—If you want a money maker, send me $1.00 for my four Cider Preserving julas. They are guaranteed, tried, tested and Put up these formulas and sell the product agents or by mail. This is a wonderful oppory Order today. C. M. LEWIS, 1033 Reese Lima, Ohio, onic IN AL SNAKE OTL—-World’s greatest painkiller; il for rheumaitsm, sprains, aches ot a... bt is “Made Se 2c, sell for 25. Guaranteed Fo { og free. S. & H. MANUFACTURING LABORATORIES, Boylston Building, Chicago, may28 OVER 2 FORMULAS, ts wr $1.00, MILLER AGENCY, Recipes, Money-Making |! Money back if dissatisfied, B. | Kensett, Arkansas juni 000 ‘ BAREST FORMULAS—Literature free. nase. | BI SRS PRINT WORKS, Kalamazoo, Mich. may23 | ou NB ~ TE Cleans rugs and carpets like a flash. nd that absorbs and evaporates. Guaranteed —“$1 Catalog free. S. & H. MANUFACTURING LABORATORING. Boylston Building, —, may 2 ac 1AL—Four of the best Formulas in the world, n Perfume Powder, leaner, pene for Invisible Ink, Mag Paint Cleaner. All money. 2822 RAY, The Eandy Apple Man, 2 is, Indianapolis, Indiana. may2l = MINUTS CORN CURB—Removes hard corns, corns between the toes, callouses on bottom of feet, “Uke without pain; guaranteed formula, $1. 8 MANUFACTURING LABORATORIES, Borlst. ” Bull ding, Chicago. mayl4 TWELVE RMULAS OF THE HIGHEST GRADE FORMULAS the market today. Used by America’s leading manufacturers, Price, 50c¢ Satisfaction 1 JOUNSON-SHARP & COMPANY, Dept. leld, Wisconsin, may28 For Rent Lease or Sale Property Se WORD, CASH. “4 ADV. LESS THAN 250. IDEAL Dairy PLEASURE RESORT. Irrigated Truck ons Farm, Box 438, Meridian. Miss, juls For Sale—New Goods 4c WORD, CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25c. AS A Rey ADER, WHILE THEY LAST—A few New T double fiber over wood, metal corners, four hit ges, —— patches; well riveted; made to stand the r nd: 18 2ix2 Price, $7.50; actual value, $15, Nt \GO THE ATRE WRECKING EXCHANGE, * 57th St., Dept. G. Tel. Dorchester, 7668, DOLLS Will sacrifice fifteen hundred Cry Baby is at cost of manufacturing A real novelty good for concessions, Sample, prepaid, price 1 dollar, GENERAL TOY CORP., 44 Hauson Place, Brooklyn, _New York. mayl4 doll, One hundred Electric Doll Lema. dressed in Japan gllk, inside when lighted Have yet to see beauty and flash. Sample, £3.00; >» while they last, A. D. TIGHE, in Avenue, Chicago, FOR SALE ! es high; tw ts equal for , oer 16 lining: their doten 2306 | I — MUSIC COMPOSERS’ RUBBER STAMPS for mark o ing on mone ruled paper; CS Rubber Type, Ss og Cata 20e, KARSTAEDT AMP NORKS, ‘1 8. J erson, Dayton, Ohio. PORATION, Kansas City and Newark. maycl SPECIALIZING IN ONE LINE OF GOODS ONLY— Our motto, quality first in material, workmanship and flash. Hundreds of our customers will tell you we make the best Arkansaw Kids for ballyp z games on the market. $11 the doz ‘% depo required, Circulars for stamp TAYLOR'S GAME SHOP, Columbia City, Indiana. STAGE SCENERY of all kinds for Show Property, Theatre Trunks, also Government surplus of al! sizes. A postal card brines bulletin in details. Tel., Blackstone g668. MIDLAND SCENIC STUDO, Jackson Park Artist Coloney, 1547 E. 57th, Dept. B, Chicago, For Sale—Second-Hand Goods 3e WORD. CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 25c. FOR SALE—Mills Target Practice, $7; Pin Bank, $8. GITTINS, 1011 Kin Kin Ave., ‘Milwaukee, Wis, FOR SALE—Printing Press, hand lever, 6x10, and outfit, cheap. Scud stamp for proof. ROBERT sc HLEETER, York, Pennsylvania. Price, $250 cash. RISTAU D CO., Kaukauna, Wisconsin. maylé SUBMARINE WATER ESCAPE FOR SALE—Trunk of scenery. See BILLIE KURTZMAN, property man Indiana Theatre, 43rd and Indiana Ave., Chicago, Illinois mayl4 FOR SALE—One Whirl-o-Ball Game, $100.00; one still Shooting Gallery, with 4 guns, $100.00, or both for $180.00 for quick sale. J. D. JETER, ‘1109 Friend St., Newberry, South Carolina. ‘ FOR SALE—Complete equipment of Scenery, Inter iors, Exteriors, Borders, Curtains, Rigging, etc. Nearly new; 13 ft. high, D. L. NEWCOMER, Hanover, Pennsylvania. may21 SLOT MACHINES—Caille Centaur 5e play $100; Caille Detroit, Dewey Jack Pot, $100; Jack Pot $85; Mills Seem $85; Mille Iron Mutoscopes, $48; Dan Cupids Lovers Postoffice, $65; Mills High Hat iung tester, $65; weight teller scale, $65; 24-horse merrygo-round cheap; airplane game, $85. McCUSKER, 212 N. 8th, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. SLOT MACHINES—Bargains. Price list, ee TON, 2541 Larimer, Denver, Colorado. jullé FOR SALE—16-Horse Candy Racé Track; in good running condition; price, $75.00 Address STEPHEN LUCAS, P. QO. No, 403, Berwyn, Illinois. A BIG SACRIFICE in slightly. used Fiber Trunks |] LONG-EAKINS $350 CRISPETTE MACHINE, with and Wardrobes; also Army Trunks; —~ 39”° wide, large Rotary Popper and Peanut Frying Basket; 14” high, 21° long; price, $6; also Leather ] also 4,000 waxed wrappers. Used 3 weeks. $200 Bags, slightly used. HYMAN LEITNER, 167 Allen] takes all. S. I. MUNSON, Cor. Washington and St., New York City. Orchard 9762. Randolph, Leavenworth, Kansas. may21 ooo REPERTOIRE IN NEW YORK Broadway, in the opinion of some dramatic critics, has ruined the cause of the theater in America, Broadway plays so expensively and on such a slender artistic foundation, it is said, that its offerings can not compete successfully on the road with movies and vaudeville. Repertory theaters in the larger cities of the land are what are needed. At these good plays can be produced by good stock companies. From these it may be possible to make excursions into smaller towns, Meanwhile there has seemed to be a dearth of repertory theaters in New York and elsewhere. York Repertory Theater, operating at the Bramhall Playhouse. “Why don’t they spring up if they are the thing that will save the theater?’’ They are springing up, under the shadow of Broadway. There is, for instance, the New It fulfills the repertory tradition more fully than the Provincetown Players, who have devoted themselves to the production of new plays by American talent (and have done remarkable things), or the Theater Guild, which has simply sought to do better choosing than the usual star or manager and run its performances on a financial basis more satisfactory to the cast as a whole. For the New York Repertory Theater, beginning two weeks ago, has adopted the poliey of producing new or old drama as the occasion seems to warrant. “Playboy of the Western World” has been the first offering. Setting it beside any of the better things of the Broadno one who loves good art in play and playing can doubt that the kind of of what repertuire can mean. way season, Synge’s It is a convincing sample theater which has produced it deserves a permanent place in Manhattan as well as in Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis or Los company to the play it seeks to interpret. Angeles. It means good acting and good drama—new It stands for the subordination of the or old—not necessarily at the expense of setting or the actor’s personality, but before and above these. The practice of this is strange to New York now, but it is to be questioned if it can long remain so.—NEW YORK GLOBE, POSS SSSSS SS SSS SSS SSE SOS SSS OS OOPS OF SOS OS OOOO O DOS SO DOOS SLOT MACHINE SPECIAL—Big cut in prices. We buy, sell, lease, repair and exchange Slot Machines of all kinds. We have for immediate de—, a O. K. Venders, counter and floor style; Brownies, Check Boys, Operator Bells, Caille. Sack Pots, Pucks and Silver Cups, Watling Brownies. K. Venders and Bells, Jennings or Industry Novelty, O. K. Gum Venders; also many other styles and makes that are too numerous to mention. Write for illustrated and descriptive list. Our repair department is most complete and up-to-date for any kind of machine work; let us repair your old machines. We guarantee to “give satisfaction. We have some big bargains in Salesboard Assortments which we are closing out cheap. Address P. O. BOX 178, N. S. Station, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, may2i TATTOOED PEOPLE—Photos, showing latest work; 8, extra good, $1.00. New Price List free. PROF. WATERS, 1050 Randolph St., Detroit, Michigan. TENTS FOR SALE—3 Stable Tents, 28x35, 28x42, 28x49, 12-oz. fully roped, complete. D. M, KERR, MFG. CO., 1007 Madison St, Chicago, may28 20 BEAM PLATFORM SLOT SCALES, good. as new, only $23 each. Also 50 Combination Grip and Lift ing Machines, all iron, good as new, only $17 each. RISTAU LAND CO., Kaukauna, Wisconsin, m 10 LATEST WOOD CABINET, COUNTER SIZE Quarter Play Jennings Liberty Bell Machines, like new, only $95 each. Big snap, GUST. RISTAU, Kaukauna, Wisconsin. mayl4 3,000 OPERA CHAIRS—Steel and cast frame; no junk; some good as new and guaranteed. No matter what you want in this line get quotations and save half. J. P. REDINGTON, Scranton, Pa, mayl$ 50 TRIPLEX THREE-BALL COLOR ROULETTE SLOT MACHINES—Run a short time. Cost new $50. One or all for $30 each, R. J, LOPAS, Forest Junction, Wisconsin. mayl4 60 REGINA Four-Minute Nickel in the Slot Phono eraphs. All been overhauled and refinished: lke new. Only $15 each if taken at once. RISTAU LAND Co., Kaukauna, Wisconsin, junes 10x]4 Khaki Concession Tent with new portable hinge frame, everything good condition, . cash, balance C. O. D. MRS. HARRY B, CRANe DELL, care Metropolitan Shows, Winchester, Ky. ANATOMY SUTIBCTS, Wax Figures, Ventriloquist Figures, Enclese stamp. SHAW, Victoria, —. APPARATUS—Tight Wire Rigging, with trunk, and Iron Jaw Rigging: both best of condition; $175.00 for both; will ship on approval. Address JACK MOORE, care The Billboard, New York. mayl4 BUY YOUR MUTOSCOPE REELS AND MUTO SCOPE PARTS direct from the manufacturer, the only one in the United States and the largest reel concern re _ world. and save for yourself the jobbers’ INTERNATIONAL MUTOSCOPE REEL co” not Sixth St., Hoboken, N. J. may28 CARTOONISTS—Anyone can present my Act without evious experience in 2 weeks’ time. Do six flashy sketches, size 36x36 in. Fake sheets do the work. Sketches and Drawing Easel, $10.00 Chalk. parer, ete, furnished upon application, WAGNER POWERS, Carioontst, 216 East Catario St., Chicago, Il maylé EL PCTRIC. AL fire, waterfalls, studio lights, condensers, West 15th St, New York. \L STAG GE EFFECTS—Clouds, spotlights, stereopticon, lenses. ON ripples, rheostats, 305 18 FOR SALE, BARGAIN—Carnival Goods, Lights, Banners, Slum, Novelties, Vases, Torches, Attractions, Tents. ED JOHNSON, 2200 Spruce &t., Quincy, Illinois, FOR SALE—50 Iron ae of 10 machines, $17.50; 25 Rosenfield 4-Minute D. C. Motor Phonographs, $37.50 each: 20 Rosenfield Drop Picture Machines, $22.50; Simplex Name Plate Machines, $50.00 each: 59 Sets of Views, $1.75 per set. with signs; Exhibit Post Card Machines, counter style, with pedestal, $20.00 each. CHAFFER, 32 E. lith St., New York City. $50 each; in lots may21 FOR SALE—Twenty Trunks, eighteen oy each. GUARANTEE TIRE & AUTO CO., Corning, N. a mayi FOR SALE—Four Baggage Wagons, oe one week; built to run in end door of baggag These Wazons were made to order out of the Hest hard wood, all painted up, red and white. One small Cage and one January Cart. This stuff is all new and stored under cover. Can he geen at 393 West Second Street, North Little Rock, Ark. For particulars address JAMES MAHONZY, above ——— may2 7-FT. SIDE WALL, 40c yard; large FISCHER, 533 W. 56th St., Chicago, Ill he 1708, $25.00 Illustrated Poem, $5.00; $100.00 Prince Albert Suit, 44, $18.00. BOLLYN, 1716 No. La Salle, Chicago. 6 ROSENFIELD PHONOGRAPHS (4-minute); direct current :motors; all in good condition; just overhauled; first $150.00 gets same. JASPER IL — 2856 W. 19th St., Coney Island, New fork, Help Wanted 3c WORD. CASH. NO ADV. LESS THAN 250. AMATEUR ACROBATIC AND CLOWN ACTS—Get started right. See Plans or Instructions. JINGLB HAMMOND. maylé DOWNTOWN WAGON ATTRACTIONS—I have the best pit attracticn in the business; he can hold the crowds; will book with circus downtown wagon; have new canvas and banners. Wire me your offers. A. P. MURPHY, 315 S. Broadway, St. Louis, Mo. ELECTRIC TATTOOING OUTFIT, $20.00. BROSE MASSEY, West End. East Liverpool, O. may2l FIVE HUNDRRED YARDS BATTLESHIP LINOLE UM and same number of cork carpet; a Government surplus at prices fully half retail; perfect goods, J 3 REDINGTON, Scranton, Pennsylvania, may28 FOR SALE—60-No, Paddle Wheel; used two days; first seven dollars purchases. PAUL W. ASHBY, Terre Haute, Indiana, mayl4 FULL DRESS COAT and Vest, size 36, $5; Chinese linking ring, nickeled, $3; new idea rarebit pan, $4. All above fine condition. PELKIN, 420 Doty, Green Bay, Wisconsin. FOR SALE—Set spindle: extra good one: bes = Watches: Blocks, Supers; three gross Slum, Set Leen, ‘Chart, two Swinger Pins, one set Ten Pins;| GEAR PUMP AND MOTOR for fish pond: still $30.00 complete; deposit. C. G. MORROW, 405 CarShooting Gallery, dirt cheap, A. L. FROWNter St, Kokomo, Indiana. mayl4 | FELTER, General Delivery, Wilmington, N. C. FOR SALE—Two-headed giant banner, 14x21, top, | KENTUCKY DERBY RACE TRACK, miniature size; side wall, poles, stakes; first fifty dollars takes] 4 dise play; $250.00. SCHAFFER, 48 E. lith St. outfit, KR. D, LEWIS, Cottonport, Louisiana. New York City may21 FOR SALE—Mercury are rectifier, Power's 6 ma-| MILLS BROWNIE 5 play slot a counter chine, 110 V. D. C. “% horse power motor, 110 V. style, $25; Silver King wood cab ‘$35: first . C. compensare, 60 cys, all for $300; ship to ex| $50 takes both. INTERST. ATE CRE DIT RATING amination operstor PLAZA THEATRE, 412 Wil-| BUREAU, 631 Division St., Toledo, Ohio. lam St., Buffalo, New York. ~ NEW &x10 khaki tent, value, $30; sacrificed for $15. FOR SALE—Tent, 20x40, PRED BASCH, care Nat Reiss Shows, Rock Falls, T-foot wall; fair condition; lowa. price, $40, BOX 1, Stuart, Illinois. HAVE WILD WEST PICTURES and Custer’s Last Stand. Wanted Moving Picture Operator who caa handle Bliss or calium light, as I play small towns, where there is no electric current. Also Organ Player; want those who are not afraid of work; will open age — about the 20th to the first of June; state all in first }tter. Address DR. CHAS, F. COOK, Bor rt lola, Wisconsin. MEN ns detective work. Experience ume necessary. Write J. GANOR, former U. 5S. Govt. Detective, 146, St. Louis. WANT —Girl to assist professional dancer. Experience unnecessary. 1260 Elm St, incinn oO. WANTED—Good, experienced Catcher for recognized ) casting act. Address J, N. LUKENS ‘GYM, Reading, Pennsylvania. may2l WANTED—Medicine Performers, Pi Acts, Sketch Teams, Musical A i change for two weeks. open air platform show in ¢ playing cities only. Tell all ir I No for correspondence P. S—Can use two ‘Registered Physictans, Answer quick J. A. DUNCAN, $rd Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, may In Answering Classified Ads, Please Mention The Billboard. 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