The talking machine world (July-Dec 1924)

128 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD December 15, 1924 THIRD CHICAGO RADIO SHOW GREAT SUCCESS— (Continued from page 126) by W. A. McCombs, general manager, and L. A. Donovan, sales manager. Eagle Radio Co. Models A and B, five-tube Eagle neutrodynes were among the instruments displayed by the Eagle Radio Co., Newark, N. J. In addition to the standard models there were also on display models A and B console types with built-in loud speakers. W. A. Hitchcock, president of the Lake States Radio Co., was in charge of the exhibit, and during the course of the week there were also in attendance Frank Nutze, assistant sales manager of the Eagle Radio Co., and Donald Friend, of the Newark sales organization. C. Brandes, Inc. The feature of the exhibit prepared by C. Brandes, Inc., New York, was a tremendous electric sign upon which an electric light flashed every time a Brandes product was sold. This display was in the form of a map of the United States and the light flashed continuously, giving visitors to the show a fair indication of the sale of Jlrandes products. The popular Brandes Table Talker was displayed, together with the complete line of head phones manufactured by the company. Giant models of Brandes Table Talkers added to the effectiveness of the exhibit, which was in charge of Harry J. Walsh, assistant advertising manager of the company, assisted by M. E. Van Sickel and B. Calahan. Jos. W. Jones Radio Mfg. Co. The display sponsored by the Jos. W. Jones Radio Mfg. Co., New York, N. Y., presented the Jos. W. Jones four and five-tube sets in cabinet and table types, with a self-contained loud speaker. There was also on display a five-tube panel for installation in Victrolas, a knock-down set and a comprehensive exhibit of the company's line of parts, including jacks, switches, etc. Among the executives of the company in attendance during the week were Jos. YV. Jones, president; E. N. Burns, vice-president, and general manager, and Col. S. H. Mapes, assistant tfl the president and general sales manager. The display was in charge of R. H. Norton and J. J. Welker, of the"Chicago office. Bristol Co. The complete new line of Audiophone loud speakers manufactured by the Bristol Co., Waterbury, Conn., was displayed at the company's booth, the models featured being model C cabinet speaker, model S, model J, Baby Grand and the Baby horn types. There were also shown the Bristol one-stage power amplifier, loud speaker testers for the use of dealers and manufacturers and a multiple five-horn amplifying system for use in amplifying speech and music in public places. This system is also made in ten and twenty-horn units. Another interesting feature of the display was a group showing of the parts used in the new unit incorporated in models C, S, and J. H. G. Hall, Chicago manager, was in charge of tie exhibit, assisted by N. J. Nimick, E. J. Jorgenson, and J. H. Ferguson. Philadelphia Storage Battery Co. A complete line of Philco rechargeable radio batteries was exhibited by the Philadelphia Storage Battery Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Both A and B batteries in glass cases and in rubber and wood containers were displayed and a feature of the exhibit was a switchboard panel showing how the use of this switchboard permitted the recharging of batteries without removing them from the cabinets. E. W. Shepard, Chicago district supervisor, was in charge of the exhibit, together with J. N. North, in charge of radio sales for Western territory, and W. C. Eggemeier, district representative. Andrews Radio Corp. The Deresnadyne Radio set, embodying various distinctive features, attracted considerable attention at the booth of the Andrews Radio Co., Chicago, 111. The standard and DeLuxe models were displayed, both instruments being five-tube radio frequency sets, featuring the Deresonated plate. The DeLuxe model was particularly interesting to the crowds, as it operated on either a loop or outside antenna. The loop used is made especially for the Andrews Radio Co. by the Radio Units, Maywood, 111. Among those in attendance at the booth were F. L. A. Johnson, president of the company; E. F. Andrews, vicepresident; E. S. Stevens, factory manager; Chas. C. Cruse and A. L. Mitchell. Krasco Mfg. Co. A full line of 1925 Monarch portables was displayed by the Krasco Mfg. Co., Chicago, 111. Models A and B were given an attractive setting and there was also featured the Monarch No. 4, phonograph panel, a four-tube panel that is proving very popular. Walter .Magill, general manager of the company's radio division, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by H. O. Wirth, of the sales staff. Dayton Fan & Motor Co. A complete line of Dayton radio receivers was displayed at the booth of the Dayton Fan & Motor Co., Dayton, O., and among the instruments shown were the OEM 11, a three-tube model; OEM 7, four-tube set; Dayradio, four tubes; Dayola, four tubes; Daycroft, four tubes, and the Daytonia, a four-tube console model with self-contained loud speaker. B. J. Mockenhaupt, factory representative, was in charge of the exhibit and others in attendance were Major Marvel, chief engineer of the company's radio division; H. D. Gibson, sales representative in the Northwest, and F. H. Johnston, sales engineer. Amsco Products, Inc. Melco Supreme sets made by Amsco Products, Inc., of New York, N. Y., were featured at this company's exhibit and among the instruments on display were MS 24, a fourtube set, and MS 25, a five-tube set. An advance announcement was made in connection with a new model that will be ready January first. Other products shown were Melco Supreme kits, Melco Supreme knock-down sets and a complete line of parts. B. H. Price, president of the company, was in charge of the exhibit, together with Chas. Hardy, treasurer and E. F. Duskis, Chicago representative. Thermiodyne Corp. The TF 6 Thermiodyne, a six-tube set which is being widely advertised by the Thermiodyne Corp^ Plattsburg, N. Y., attracted considerable attention at the show. This instrument is a six-tube set with single dial control embodying various distinctive constructional features. Leo Potter, president of the company, and R. H. Shepard, vice-president, were in charge of the exhibit. W. J. Murdock Co. The new $100 Murdock five-tube neutrodyne with built in loud speaker was the center, of attraction at the booth of the YYm. J. Murdock Co., Springfield, Mass. This instrument is being advertised widely throughout the country, and the fact that it has -a built-in loud speaker unit and horn together with B battery compartment occasioned considerable comment from visiting dealers and jobbers. Murdock head sets were also shown together with plugs, jacks and other parts. R. C. Blume, district sales agent for the company in Chicago, was in charge of the exhibit. Stromberg-Carlson Tel. Mfg. Co. Several models of the Stromberg-Carlson neutrodyne line were featured in the display of the Stromberg-Carlson Tel. Mfg. Co., Rochester, N. Y. ' Among the instruments shown were the No. 2-A console type, five-tube set with built-in loud speaker and No. 1-A semi-portable set." The Stromberg-Carlson loud speaker was also; exhibited as well as head phones and a complete line j of parts. Geo. A. Scoville, general sales manager of the' company; Roy H. Manson, chief engineer, and W. T. Eastwood, advertising manager, were visitors at the show and in charge of the exhibit were Carl W. Schafer, Chicago manager; H. T. McCaig, assistant Chicago manager, and W. J. Pfanger, radio engineer. Mohawk Electric Corp. A complete line of Mohawk' radio receiving sets and other products manufactured by.;the Mohawk Electric Corp., Chicago, were presented at Jhis company's booth and attracted considerable comment from 'members of the trade. The Mohawk model V, a five-tube set operated by one dial was the center of attraction, together with a consolette model with built-in lond speaker and a console model with built-in loud speaker.. The Mohawk table talker was also shown, as well as the Spartan speaker which is being distributed by the Mohawk Electric Corp. A complete line of head phones and parts, ■ including sockets, plugs, etc., was a part of the display. Harry Cisin, sales and advertising manager of the company, was in charge and among others present were David H. Lipsey, H. Z. Rothschild, and Geo. Rudson. Operadio Corp. The 1925 Operadio set, well known throughout the phonograph trade, was featured in the exhibit of the Operadio Corp., Chicago. Sectional views of the set attracted considerable attention, together with moving pictures showing L. A. King, of the sales staff, demonstrating the set to prospective purchasers. Among those in attendance at the company's booth were J.M. Stone, president; W. M. Ricketts, secretary and sales manager; H. H. Shotwell, secretary and factory manager; E, W. Zacharias, of the sales staff, and L. A. DuBois. ^ . Radiolamp Co. R. B. Wheelan, president of the Radiolamp "Co-^ New York, N. Y-, and widely known throughout the' industry, was in personal charge of the company^ very attractive exhibit which featured the Radialamp loud speaker. Mr. Wheelan was kept busy throughout' the week showing just how this lamp-shaped speaker operates. David Grimes^ Inc. The popular 3XP Grimes Inverse Duplex set was_ featured in the display of David Grimes, Inc., New York, N. Y. The instrument attracted ^'considerable attention. The exhibit was under the direction of N. D. Furnadjieff, of the Chicago sales organization. Dual Loud Speaker Co. Among the products exhibited by the Dual Loud Speaker Co., New York, was the Charmitone Loud Singer, which has been widely advertised by this company. Considerable attention was also attracted to the company's display of a new Ra-Dynamic five-tube set . operated without batteries by the use of alternating or direct current. There was also shown a Hecht radio set, a five-tube instrument with a self-contained loud speaker and the customary battery provisions. A. S. Hecht, president of the company, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by F. E. Allen, Western representative; Irving Hecht, of the Chicago sales staff; Jesse Grant, electrical engineer, and ' R. A. Williams, Cleveland factory representative. National Carton Co. The main attraction at the exhibit of the National Carbon Co., Long Island City, N. Y., was the large panel that this company has been exhibiting at the leading radio shows. This panel, which attracted the attention of all visitors to the Coliseum, showed by practical demonstration how the proper use of C batteries could reduce the drain on B batteries. Lectures on this important subject were amplified so that they were heard in all parts of the Coliseum. J. M. Spangler, Chicago manager, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by F. T. Bowditch, of the National Carbon Co.'s engineering staff, who designed the panel and was in charge of the demonstration; A. Zinkin. of the Chicago sales staff, and C. R. Howell, of the Chicago sales force. Splltdorf Electric Co. The R-100 radio receiver console model and the 101 "knockdown" set were featured in the display of the Splitdorf Electric Co., Newark, N. J. Among the other products displayed were its loud speakers in both adjustable and non-adjustable types, and phonograph units. O. W. Smith, Chicago branch manager, was in charge of the exhibit. E. A. Kelly, secretary and treasurer, and H. E. Barnes, radio engineer, were visitors to the show. Rader Appliance Co. The -Run-A-Radio device for eliminating batteries was displayed at the booth of the Rader Appliance Co., West New York, N. J. Two models were shown, one being designed to eliminate all batteries and the other to eliminate B batteries. J. C. Hindle, vice-president of the company, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by the staff of the Radio Institute, Chicago, Run-A-Radio jobber. Armac Radio Co. Echophone radio sets made by the Armac Co., Chicago, attracted considerable attention at the company's booth. Among the instruments shown were models 3, 4 and 5, three-tube, four-tube, and five-tube sets respectively. There was also on display the Echopohone panel installed in a Columbia phonograph. The exhibit was in charge of A. R. McDonald, president of the company, assisted by C. Buckman, general manager; A. B. Dorman, sales manager, and S. Hasemeier, chief engineer. United Radio Corp. The Black Beauty loud speaker, framed in a setting of black and gold, drew attention to the display of the United Radio Corp., Bloomfield, N. J. The exhibit was sponsored by the Hartzell Sales Co., New York City, and was under the immediate direction of A. F. Parkhurst, Chicago manager. C. C. Hartzell, president, New York, was present during the entire show. Multiple Electric Products Co. Models 101 and 102 Atlas loud speakers were featured by the Multiple Electric Products Co., Newark, N. J. The Atlas phonograph unit attracted considerable attention from talking machine jobbers and dealers and the display itself was noteworthy for its exceptionally artistic background. W. H. Shotwell, general manager of the company, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by F. W. Will, Chicago district manager, C. J. Brennan and M. P. Dewey. Garod Corp. The complete 1925 line of Garod neutrodynes attracted considerable attention at the exhibit of the Garod Corp., Newark, N. J. The new models featured type V and Georgian sets, both being five-tube instruments. The cabinet of the Georgian is finished in burl walnut and the set has a self-contained loud speaker. Type V is a mahogany finished set with wooden panels to match the cabinet. Other products on display were the RAF four-tube set, and special Pyrex socket showing the working parts in complete detail. Laurence Gardner, secretary and sales manager of the company, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by John Stackhouse and J. R. Allen, representing Stackhouse & Allen, Chicago Garod representatives. Burgess Battery Co. The popular pyramid display of Burgess batteries that has been presented at several radio shows this season was a feature of the exhibit of the Burgess Battery Co., Madison, Wis., and Chicago. Considerable attention was directed to the display showing the batteries used by Dr. McMillan, famous Arctic explorer, on his recent trip to the Far North. Duncan Keith, vice-president of the company, and W. B. Schulte, chief engineer, were frequent visitors to the show. The exhibit was in charge of R. J. Koehr, office sales manager, and N. N. Miller, field sales manager. L. S. Brach Mfg. Co. The many popular radio products made by the L. S. Brach Mfg. Co., Newark, N. J., were displayed attractively at the company's booth and among the products featured were Brach lightning arresters, aerial outfits, phone plugs, soldering irons, etc. Godfrey Gort, vice-president of the company, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by Frank Faeth, of the sales staff in the executive offices, and Stanley Bryant, of the Chicago office. National Co., Inc. The National Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass., gave prominence in its display to the National velvet vernier condenser and dial and the Browning-Drake regenaformer. George Q. Hill, Cambridge, Mass., sales manager, had charge of the exhibit. A-C Electrical Mfg. Co. The AC Dayton XL5, a five-tube set made by the A. C. Electrical Mfg. Co., Dayton, 111., was featured at this company's exhibit. A model of the instrument in a glass case attracted considerable attention. In charge of the display were Irving Jacobson and J. D. A. Cross, of the Chicago office. Lakeside Supply Co. Among the products featured by the Lakeside Supply Co., Chicago, were radio cabinets to accommodate console and standard sets. This company also displayed a complete line of radio cabinet hardware, a radio tone arm and a loud speaker test table for dealers' use. G. C. Fricke. president of the company, was in charge of the exhibit, assisted by his son, R. Fricke. Cleartone Radio Co. Among the instruments displayed by the Cleartone Radio Co., Cincinnati, O., were the Super Clear-O-Dyne models 80 and 82, five-tube console sets; models 70, 71 and 72 Clear-O-Dyne four-tube sets, and models 60, 61 and 62 Cleartone Gold Crest four-tube sets. A. B. Ideson, sales manager of the company, was in charge of the exhibit, together with H. W. Newton. Chicago district manager. Dictograph Products Corp. The Dictograph loud speaker R-12 with rubber bell funned tin main attraction in the booth of the Dictograph (Continued on page 130)