The talking machine world (July-Dec 1924)

126 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD December 15, 1924 THIRD CHICAGO RADIO SHOW GREAT SUCCESS— ( Continued from page 125) being shown in mahogany and art leather. The new DeForest loud speaker won considerable praise from jobbers and dealers and two types of Audion tubes completed the display. Wm. H. lngersoll, vice-president and general sales manager of the company, was present for several days during the show and the exhibit was in charge of Messrs. Pfaff and Fly nil. R. E. Thompson Mfg. Co. The display presented by the R. E. Thompson Mfg. Co., New York, N. V., featured a complete line of Thompson neutrodyne sets, including the Grandette, Parlor Grand, and the Concert Grand, the last named being a six-tube set for dry cell operation. Other producis on display were the Thompson speaker and the Thompson knock-down neutrodyne kit. R. W. Porter, general sales manager of the company, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by Wm. H. Nolan, Western sales representative, and T. W. Williams, of the staff of the Thompson Chicago jobber. Crosley Radio Corp. The complete Crosley line was shown at the booths occupied by the Crosley Radio Corp., Cincinnati, O., and among the instruments displayed were the following models: Crosley 50, a one-tube set; 51, a two-tube set; 52, a three-tube set; Trirdyn special and the Trirdyn Newport. An interesting feature of the Crosley exhibit was a parody or by-play on the vogue for cross-word puzzles, a large signboard being so arranged that it carried out effectively its 'slogan "There are no cross words with a Crosley." Powel Crosley, Jr., president ot the Crosley Radio Corp., was present during the course of the show, together with Geo. H. Lewis, assistant to the president; A. M. Joralemon, general sales manager, and Alvin R. Plough, publicity director. Royal A. Stemm, Chicago representative of the company, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by members of his staff. Adams-Morgan Co., Inc. A handsome display of Paragon sets made by the Adams-Morgan Co., Inc., Montclair, N. J., gave the trade and public an opportunity to become acquainted wijh this popular line. Among the instruments on display were Paragon types 2, 3 and 4, being two, three, and four-tuie sets, respectively. J. B. Renwick, Jr., sales manager of the company, was in charge of the display, assisted by C. L. Huffman, Western representative. Sonora Phonograph Co., Inc. The Sonora Radio Speaker was one of the principal attractions at the booth of the Sonora Phonograph Co., New York, N. Y., and among the other well-known Sonora products on display were the Sonoradio combinations 242 and 241; and the Tournaine and Marquette Sonora phonograph models, radio adapted. A. C. Yaleur, general manager of the Illinois Phonograph Corp., Sonora jobber, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by Leon Golder, sales manager of the company, and John A. Read, of the sales staff in New York. Colin B. Kennedy Co. A complete line of Kennedy sets was shown in the booth of the Colin B. Kennedy Co., St. Louis, Mo. Among the instruments on display were the Spanish Desk model equipped with a new five-tube unit and self-contained loud speaking unit; the Jacobean console model, a five-tube set with self-contained loud speaker; model 15, a five-tube set operated on a loop; model six, a fourtube set; model five, a three-tube set; and model 11, a four-tube set. Kennedy four-tube and three-tube panels for installation in Victrolas, 215, 400, 405 and 410 were also displayed. The booth was in charge of A. L. Weitekamp, of Ray D. Lillibridge, Inc., New York, N. Y., the advertising agency responsible for the Colin B. Kennedy campaign. B. R, Hassler, general sales manager of the company, was present during the show and E. W. Kennard, of the sales staff, was also in attendance. Adler Mfg. Co. A very elaborate display of Adler-Royal radio and phonograph products was sponsored by the Adler Mfg. Co., New York, N. Y., and Louisville, Ky., in conjunction with its Chicago representative, the Ed-Ray Sales Corp. Among the products on display were the new Adler-Royal neutrodyne No. 199, a five-tube set operated completely by dry cell batteries. The new Adler-Royal cabinet loud speaker was also displayed and it attracted considerable attention. Other sets exhibited were: No. 201, a neutrodyne five-tule set, storage battery operated; a floor type model containing a built-in loud speaker with a five-tube set; a five-tube neutrodyne panel for use in console models and several console phonographs equipped with three-tube regenerative sets and five-tube neutrodyne sets. The exhibit was under the direct charge of Allan Straus, general radio representative of the company, who was assisted by the organization of the Ed-Ray Sales Corp., including Edward Blimke, Ray Reilly, Irving Leon and Fred Bingcr. During the course of the week the Adler Mfg. Co.'s executives were present at the show, including C. L. Adler, president; Lambert Friedl, vice-president and general sales manager; N. P. Bloom, secretary, and Frank Hinners, radio engineer. Music Master Corp. The gigantic Music Master horn which has been featured at radio shows all over the country was used to excellent advantage in the Coliseum in connection with the amplification of musical programs and important addresses. The exhibit sponsored by the Music Master Corp., Philadelphia, Pa., was especially attractive, representing the combined efforts of F. I) Williams, manager of the Chicago office, and M. J. Eckhardt. of the Chicago organization. The complete Music Master line was on display, including model 5, cabinet type speaker; model 6, horn type; model 7, horn type; model 8, cabinet type; model 9, polychrome Japanese lacquer horn type, and the model 10 pedestal type for use in clubs, hotels, and large rooms. Walter L. Eckhardt, president of the company, visited the show for several days, en route to the new Music Master factory at Kitchener, Can. Among others in attendance at the show were J. R. Loughran and Albert Higgins, of the sales force. Freed-Eisemann Radio Corp. The complete line of Freed-Eisemann neutrodyne sets made by the Freed-Eisemann Radio Corp., Brooklyn, N. Y., was featured in an attractive setting at the show. The instruments on display included N R 5, a five-tube set; N R 6, a five-tube set, and the N R 20, a console model with built-in loud speaker. The new FreedEisemann four-tube neutrodyne panels for use in Victrolas 400, 405 and 410, were also displayed, as well as the N R 12, a four-tube set, and the new Freed-Eisemann cabinet loud speaker. "Jesse" James, sales representative of the company, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by Jas. Gibson, traveling representative. Pooley Company, Inc. A handsome display, together with an auxiliary exhibit at the Congress Hotel, was sponsored by the Pooley Co., Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. Among the instruments featured at the exhibit were the Pooley radio cabinet, 10C0-R-1, to accommodate any standard radio set, and models 600-R-2, 1100-R-2 and 1200-R-2, which are designed to accommodate the new Atwater Kent receivers. Two models of Pooley phonograph and radio combinations were on display, equipped with Federal four-tube phonograph panels. B. R. Stauffer, treasurer and general manager of the company,, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by Martin J. Polikoff, Southern sales representative. Federal Tel. Mfg. Corp. The Federal No. 417 five-tube panel for installation In the 405 Vietrola was one of the features at the booth of the Federal Tel. Mfg. Corp., Buffalo, N. Y. Other products on display included the new 159 and 161 cabinet Federal sets, both having self-contained loud speakers; Federal 140 panel in a Phonoradio and the No. 135 four-tube panel for the 210 Vietrola. The new Federal loud speaker attracted considerable attention and other sets on display were Nos. 59, 58, 102 and 110. J. P. Miller, City sales manager, was in charge of the exhibit, together with C. J. Jones, district manager, and S. M. Doak, special representative in Chicago. F. A. D. Andrea, Inc. Fada neutrodyne products made by F. A. D. Andrea, Inc., New York, N. Y., were shown under the auspices of the Triangle Electric Co., Chicago, 111. Among the Fada sets on exhibition were models 175 A, 195 A, and 185 A, the last named being a desk model with built-in loud speaker. There were also shown models 16 A and the Fada 169 A and 165 A neutrodyne kits. F. A. D. Andrea, president of the company, and R. M. Klein, general manager, were present and the exhibit was in charge of L. J. Chatten, Western sales manager. Talking Machine World The only trade paper in the music industry to be represented at the Show this year was The Talking Machine World, which occupied a booth in the main building. An attractive display was presented, the feature of which was a large sign carrying the slogan "The Big Book with the Orange Cover Carries More Radio Set and Loud Speaker Advertising than Any Trade Paper Published." There were also displayed copies of all of the radio advertisements carried in the November issue of The World and this advertising attracted wide attention from visiting members of the trade. The booth was used as a headquarters for many talking machine jobbers and dealers w-ho attended the show. Th. Goldschmidt Corp. All of the N & K products, made by the Th. Goldschmidt Corp., New York, were displayed in a very handsome setting designed under the personal direction of J. B. Price, sales and advertising manager of the company's radio division. A model dealer's store window was the background for the display wherein were featured N & K loud speakers, head phones, and phonograph units. Mr. Price spent the week at the show, and was ably assisted by Harry E. Kamen, who was recently appointed Middle West district manager. Eisemann Magneto Corp. The well-known Eisemann No. 6 five-tube set was attractively featured in the display of the Eisemann Magneto Corp., Brooklyn, N. Y. This new set, which has many important constructional features, made its first appearance at the New York show, and at its premier showing in Chicago it attracted considerable attention from the trade. A multi colored flash electric sign showing the Eisemann No. 6 added to the attractiveness of the booth. Thos. E. Kennedy, sales manager o: the company, was present throughout the week and was assisted at the booth by O. S. Stanley, manager of the Chicago sales office; C. M. Montz, M. Dinnsen, and John J. Machacek. Colonial Radio Corp. Colonial radio sets, manufactured by the Colonial Radio Corp.. Long Island City, N. Y., made their first appearance at the Chicago radio show and attracted wide attention from jobbers and dealers. The company also maintained an auxiliary exhibit at the Congress Hotel. Among the instruments shown at the Coliseum were the Colonial 16, a five-tube tuned compensated radio frequency set and the Colonial 17, a four-tube tuned compensated radio frequency set. The display was exceptionally attractive and the trade was interested to learn that Colonial cabinets were by Brewster. G. R. Brainard, vice-president and general sales manager of the company, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by J. N. B. Hill, assistant sales manager; H. B. Keane, assistant sales manager; E. B. McCaffrey, assistant sales manager and H. S. Williams, assistant sales manager. Pathe Phonograph & Radio Co. The Pathe Phonograph & Radio Co., Brooklyn, N. Y., featured its "High Boy" set in mahogany and fivetube reflex set. W. E. Hotchkiss, sales manager of the Chicago branch, was in charge of the display. W. H. Tholman, manager of the Pathe factory at Plymouth, Wis., attended the exposition. Reichmann Co. A complete line of the popular Thorola radio speakers manufactured by the Reichmann Co., of Chicago, was displayed at this company's booth, and among the models shown were the Thorola No. 9 cabinet model and the Thorola No. 4 horn type speaker. The Thorophone power type loud speaker attracted considerable attention as well as a Grande horn and base combination that is proving very popular. The Thorola phonograph attachment was included in the exhibit, together with a handsome panel showing the parts used in making the Thorola unit. Frank Reichmann, president of the company, was present throughout the week, together with E. S. Reidel, assistant general manager. Jewett Radio & Phonograph Co. One of the features of the exhibit of the Jewett Phonograph & Radio Co., Detroit, Mich., was the new type C Superspeaker in cabinet shape with room to accommodate a standard radio set and batteries. The standard models of the popular Jewett Superspeaker were also on display, together with Parkay radio cabinets and the new Jewett Micro-Dial for accurate tuning. A giant model of the Superspeaker was shown, and the exhibit was in charge of T. F. W. Meyer, general sales manager of the company; M. E. Mikesell, Chicago district manager, and Norman E. Albee, production manager. United Mfg. & Distributing Co. The Unidyne four-tube tuned radio frequency set and the Super-Unidyne five-tube receiving set were featured in the display of the United Mfg. & Distributing Co., Chicago, 111. There were also shown Unidyne and Super-Unidyne panels for installation in phonographs, and United transformers. Frank F. Paul, general sales manager of the company, was a frequent visitor to the booth, and among those in attendance throughout the week were N. E. Wunderlich, chief engineer; E. R. Tennyson and M. C. Olson, of the sales staff. Sleeper Radio Corp. The 1925 Type 54 Sleeper Monotrol set, which has been extensively advertised during the past few months, was featured in the display of the Sleeper Radio Corp., Long Island City, N. Y. Colored slides depicting some of the unlimited forms of entertainment and education afforded by radio were used to excellent advantage. Gordon Sleeper, president of the company, was present during the course of the show and the exhibit was in charge of J. L. McWeeny and J. P. Devine. Henry Hyman & Co., Inc. A giant model of the Aristocrat set in the Bestone line formed an artistic background for the display of Henry Hyman & Co., Inc., New York, N. Y. This mammoth instrument attracted wide attention, and among the models on display were the Aristocrat, and the Imperial. Sam Weiner, of the Chicago sales office, was in charge of the exhibit, together with A. Rubin, radio engineer from the New York factory. Wasmuth-Goodrich Co. The products of the Wasmuth-Goodrich Co., Peru, Ind., were shown in two booths occupied by the Howard Radio Co. and the Federal Tel. Mfg. Corp. In the Howard booth there was featured the new Verdi Phonoradio which is a part of the 1925 Wasmuth-Goodrich line. The radio equipment comprised the Howard five-tube neutrodyne.' In the Federal booth the Blenheim Phonoradio was displayed, using for its radio equipment a four-tube. Federal panel. Earl V. Hughes, secretary of the Wasmuth-Goodrich Co., was a visitor to the show and Thos. W. Hindley, manager of the company's Chicago office, spent the entire week at the exposition. Gilfillan Bros., Inc. The Kansas City, Mo., division of Gilfillan Bros.. Inc.. sponsored a very attractive exhibit, featuring the popular G N 1 and G N 2, five-tube neutrodyne sets. Another interesting factor of the exhibit was the Gilfillan neutrodyne kit. Many out of town visitors made their headquarters at the Gilfillan exhibit, particularly from far Western points. D. G. Kurfman and G. T. Scoville were in charge of the exhibit. American Radio & Research Corp. Several popular models of Amrad neutrodyne products were displayed by the American Radio & Research Corp., Medford Hillside, Mass. Among the models on display were the Amrad, five-tube neutrodyne set with two dials; the Inductrole No. 3500 and the Amrad Jewel. W. P. Gage, vice-president and sales manager of the company, was in charge of t''e exhibit, assisted by L. R. Hood, sales promotion manager with headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., and Harold J. Tyzzcr, chief engineer. Co-operating with the company at the show was the Radio Institute. Chicago. 111.. Amrad jobber, represented (Continued on page 128)