Automatic Age

May, 1938
AUTOMATIC AGE
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beautiful appearance. In every re­
spect it rates along side of the latest
games in features, appeal, mechan­
ical appearance and trouble-free op­
eration.
Grip Gauge Rises from “Fill-In
Status to “Headliner”
TTHE sale of grip scales is increas­
ing. With their improved mechan­
ism and streamline appearance they
are no longer being considered a re­
vival of the old days.
Dave Gottlieb says that since they
introduced their Giant Grip Scale as
an emergency measure at the Chicago
convention last January sales have
boomed. Business was then at the
bottom of the toboggan slide and
profits had been whittled away. But
grip scales proved to be a recession
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Holds 25 Cellophane wrapped apples. Requires
only 8 inches counter space. STEADY INCOMEI
Over 100% gross profit.
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Remit $3.75 at once for sample Display Stand
and 30 delicious Cellophane wrapped apples.
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fighter. The many operators who saw
the machine were convinced of its
merits. W ith nickel playing falling
off, the penny grip scale afforded
more play and greater returns. To­
day, the wheels at Dave’s plant are
humming with activity in order to
keep up with the demand for these
machines.
Improvements have been made in
the machine as fast as they were
worked up. Among these are the
button indicator release, permitting
competitive play between players;
bell and tension adjustments to suit
types of players; an anti-tilt to stop
cheating; a non-clog slot device to
clear obstructions; and a tamper­
proof separate cash box.
It is equipped with suction cups to
enable it to be gripped, or can be
placed on its own stand. This allows
for ease in placing it in any desired
position or place. A beautiful crack­
led duco finish and chrome trim, with
full chrome handles, gives it a very
New York “Ops” Attend
Modern “Phono” School
The new phonograph repair school
which Modern Vending Company has
established is reported to be receiving
much praise from phonograph men.
Since their announcement a few
weeks ago of a complete parts depart­
ment for phonographs for operators
they have gone a step further and es­
tablished the repair school. Wurlitzer
trained mechanics are tutoring oper­
ators and their service men the sim­
plest way to service machines and the
proper way in which they should be
repaired. Some of the students dis­
play so much interest that they are
attending full days.
Nat Cohn states that this interest
is genuine proof that they realize the
importance of a course in proper fac­
tory repair methods. Such service
will enable them to better understand
their own machines and enable them
to make repairs better and faster
when necessary.
IN P R O D U C T IO N O N
TWO LEGAL MACHINES
OFFICIAL SOFT BALL
Employs 6 to 9 soft balls that are shown at 3 reel control plates. By scientific
throwing the reels are stepped into alignment. 40 inches wide, 14 feet long. Well pro­
tected with netting and deflectors. Earning capacity $2.50 per hour. Beautiful finish and
construction. Write for details. Also available: single target total score, scoring 10
to 7000.
STRIKETTE
A legal skill machine without automatic payout. Also employs stepping reels. 3 pads
are struck down once each game to secure 3 of a kind. Earns $6.00 per hour on pennies
and $30.00 per hour on nickels in busy spots. Ready for delivery now.
SHYVERS MANUFACTURING CO.
2315 W. HURON ST.
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