Automatic Age

Issue: 1940 November

The A-B-C of PROFITABLE phonograph operation. Em­
bodied in the beautiful R O CK -O LA LU XU R Y LIGHTUP
Phonographs is every worthwhile feature that makes
operating a pleasure.
The smart, modern styling and
trouble-free mechanism assure greatest possible earn­
ings.
ness
Location owners, too, appreciate the extra busi­
brought
to
their
LIGHTUP Phonographs.
establishments
by
LUXURY
Truly— these fine instruments
are the W orld’s BEST investment in the field of Auto­
matic Music!
ROCK-OLA MANUFACTURING CORP
8 0 0
N O R T H
K E D Z I E
A V E N U E

C H I C A G O ,
I L L I N O I S
DESIGNED for APPEARANCE
ENGINEERED for PERFORMANCE
PLANNED for PROFITS
THREE M A N U F A C T U R IN G PRINCIPALS
BEHIND EACH C O L U M B U S V E N D O R
A SSU R IN G TH E O P E R A TO R M A X IM U M
R E T U R N S PER D O L L A R IN V E S T E D
For the most profitable returns from your
route of vendors you must obtain maximum value
per dollar invested. Columbus Vendors are
manufactured to give you such value.
The beautiful modern designs and harmonious
colors attract attention. The display of the mer­
chandise in all-way-vision crystal-clear glass
globes is tempting, appetizing and sales impell­
ing. Location owners welcome Columbus Ma­
chines in their place of business. The eye-catch­
ing colors and modern designs blend particularly
well with cigarette and phonograph machines.
MODEL “ 34”
A small gu m v e n d o r
especially well suited for
the prize gum feature.
C u s t o m e r s cannot see
color of next ball.
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MODEL “M ”
r
A s ma r t p e a n u t and
confection
vendor that
c o m ma n d s i mme d i a t e
attention. Beautiful light
g r e e n p o r c e l a i n finish.
V e ry
p o p u la r .
The many exclusive mechanical features as­
sure ease of operation.
Careful construction
from highest quality materials is responsible for
the enviable reputation of Columbus Machines.
Such trouble-free performance is responsible for
continuous operation with no sales losses due to
breakdowns. Many o f the first Columbus Vend­
ors made are still in use.
Easy-to-service features make larger, more
profitable routes possible. No tools or gadgets
are required. Individual glass globes with no
sharp corners are easier to clean.
Columbus Vendors will provide a profitable,
lasting investment for YOU. Learn more about
them. Write for free information.
M ODEL “39” BI-MOR
MODEL “Z M ”
A modern, deluxe two
column vendor available
in a wide variety of
b e a u t i f u l finishes and
mechanical com binations.
W elcom e in the most e x ­
clusive locations.
Very
profitable.
A general purpose vendor
t h a t wi l l v e n d n u t s ,
candies, toy charms, etc.
wi t h o u t c r u s h i n g or
breaking. Beautiful du r­
able light green porcelain
finish. A “ must” on every
route.
© International Arcade Museum
The Columbus Vending Co.
2005-13 E. Main St.
Columbus, Ohio
http://www.arcade-museum.com/

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