Automatic Age

Issue: 1931 February

February, 1931
A u to m a tic Age
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ON TO CLEVELAND
There is no longer any doubt but that the forthcoming convention to
be held at Cleveland will be the largest and the most colorful ever conducted.
The response from manufacturers and operators has been enthusiastic, assur­
ing a large showing o f exhibits and a sizeable attendance of operators and
visitors.
The convention has aroused interest not only in this country but abroad.
Our secretary has received word that a Belgian manufacturer will bring over
a machine to be exhibited.
The Executive Committee in charge of arrangements has overlooked no
detail to provide an interesting and instructive program throughout the entire
three days.
Reduced railroad rates amounting to one-half of the return fare are
assured, provided only 150 certificates are validated. Make sure to request
the ticket agent, when purchasing your ticket, for a certificate and submit it
to the secretary upon your arrival. This represents a substantial saving and
should not be overlooked.
Every concern of importance in the industry will be represented and their
executives will be present to meet the operators. Dozens of new machines
are to be nresented for the first time: new ticket scales; the new small model
scales; novel amusement machines; penny and nickel play; arcade machines;
^usic machines; new model package machines; supplies o f every description.
e exhibit will be the most complete general display ever assembled under
one roof.
The business sessions will be made interesting and informative. A new
(institution will be submitted for adoption at this time. Executives of wide
experience and successful operators will address these sessions upon subjects
o interest to all operators. The unique personalities in the business, the
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war horses” will be present and will reminisce o f the good old days.
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banquet has usually been the highlight of the convention. An
a orate program o f entertainment has been arranged for this event and
Wl be a memorable occasion, bringing to a climax three busy days.
Opeiators are coming to realize more and more the importance of trade
^onventions and the benefits to be derived from attending. The time and
oney spent is never regretted. The operator gains through new contacts
^ en^s^ P s and an enlarged vision of the possibilities o f the business,
e returns to his work better equipped to solve his problems and with a
refreshed viewpoint.
On to Cleveland” is the slogan, February 23, 24, 25, 1931 at Hotel Winton.
D a v id S . B o n d ,
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President.
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A u t o m a t i c A ge
February, 1931
A LONGING GLANCE AT AUTOMATIC
FUTURITY
By WILLIAM G e r s h , New York City
This is the year 2010 A . D. We awake. The air is much more
invigorating this morning. W e have only a small apartment in
a middle-class neighborhood. It is on the 97th floor. The pesky
air-planes have been buzzing around all morning. Sometimes peo­
ple shout to us when landing on the field of the building across the
way. The Smiths always seem to stay out late. They always catch
the last air-bus to their building. .What luck some people have.
To the bathroom. W e drop a coin in a slot and out comes a steri­
lized razor and blade. We shave. Lotion ? Another coin. W e
have a celluloid container of lotion just enough for us. Hang it—
the toothpaste is all used up! Another coin into a slot and we
have more toothpaste. Now for our mouthwash. So for a few
cents into our ultra modem slot machine service we have completed
our toilet.
W hy bother about breakfast? Out into the hall, where we come
across some of the other thousands of tenants, and to the automatic
machines at the end of the corridor. A few morecoins, and we
carry back a tray of breakfast. Wonder why the landlord never
thinks of placing some different rolls in the machines? So we eat.
The morning paper? Another coin and it is ours. W e are run­
ning short of coin. So to the change machine at the end of the
corridor, insert a larger coin, and we receive a number of smaller
ones. Satisfactory for the present. Now to the door. A coin opens
the container, and also acts as final payment, our suit is returned
to us cleaned and pressed. We deposited it there last night. So to
the compartment at the bottom of the door. W e place annther coin.
A fast whirling, swishing noise. W e place our shoes in. In a few
moments they are cheerfully, and excellently polished for us.
W e are at last ready to enter the outer world. W e buzz the
elevator button. (Ought to take the express car. Gets you there
more quickly). It arrives at last. W e push another button and we
find ourselves on the roof, 150 stories above the ground. W e press
the signal light. The next air-bus stops at the landing. W e get in.
Drop a coin in the box, and away we go.
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