The talking machine world (July-Dec 1928)

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The Talking Machine World, Nezv York, December, 1928 BS Dunham Co. and Lesan Agency Consolidate Consolidation of the John H. Dunham Co., and the H. E. Lesan Advertising Agency of Illinois, two nationally known advertising and merchandising organizations, was announced late in November. The new corporation is to be known as the Dunham-Lesan Co., and the merger was effective as of December 1. The seventeenth floor of the Tribune Building, Chicago, will house the offices of the firm. The operating officers are John H. Dunham, president; G. E. Ingham, executive vice-president and H. R. Van Gunten, vice-president. The John H. Dunham Co., widely known in the radio field, has served as advertising counsel to the Fansteel Products Co., Inc., North Chicago, 111., maker of Balkite radio receivers for several years. Polymet Increases Capital Stockholders of the Polymet Mfg. Co., New York City, recently authorized an increase in the company's no par capital stock from 30,000 to 60,000 shares. Of this increase, 15,000 shares are to be issued to stockholders to whom rights will be issued to subscribe for one share of the new stock for each two shares held as of November 23 at $20 per share. Toledo Zenith Jobber Reports Big Demand H. H. Donnelly, vice-president of the Heat & Power Engineering Co., Toledo, O., distributor of Zenith radio receivers, was a recent visitor to the Zenith plant in Chicago. Mr. Donnelly expressed much enthusiasm over the increasing demand for Zenith sets in his territory, his main worry seeming to be the difficulty of securing enough Zenith merchandise to fulfill the present demand and the record holiday business he anticipates. All indications point to a continuation of brisk business after the holidays. THE NEW HI I I I 989 PORTABLE DYNAMIC REPRODUCER By NEWCCMCEPAWLEy For A. C. Sets $65.00 For Battery Sets $55.00 Chassis only S IO.OO A PORTABLE DYNAMIC REPRODUCER Model 989 is equipped with a full wave Kodel rectifier and rectifier transformer, which permits the unit to be operated with, an) A. C. set. No storage battery or other source of direct current is required. AT A POPULAR PRICE THIS new Model 989 Portable Reproducer is so attractively priced that every radio set owner can now enjoy a dynamic speaker. The cabinet of beautifully grained walnut harmonizes with the most refined appointments. There is plenty of volume in reserve for those who wish to use this speaker for dancing, and the tone quality is unsurpassed. Send for latest literature and discounts today! NEWCCMDE-HAWLEy Division of United Reproducers Corporation 203 First Avenue ST. CHARLES, ILL. Export Dept. 130 W. 4 2nd St. NEW YORK CITY, X. Y.