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Honolulu Star-Bulletin from Honolulu, Hawaii • 5

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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FIVE HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN. FRroAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1929 portation of completed automobiles but not of automobile parts, to a new' assembly' planjt Is to be opened here by tnry Ftard. Cheap PolLsh labor will permit -sale of the cars a low price. the Air," are being used. Of course, mtlsJag.

takes the lead in the campaign. FORD PLANT IX POLAND WARSAW. Poland Emit the im Miss Majestic, Popularity Contest Winner, Here Tomorrow Public May Meet Her At Johnson Radio Music Co. Monday From 11:30 A. M.

To 1:30 P. Airplane Estimating Contest At Regatta Races MAJESTIC PLANS HUGE CAMPAIGN LOSES MILLION IN STOCK TO RECEIVE CASH A little over a year the Grigs-by-Grunow manufacturers of the Majestic radio, the set that won great popularity, found It necessary to add another unit to their already large radio plant. The cost of the unit amounted to $300,000. The firm gave the contractor his option in either taking 30.000 shares of stock in the company or $300,000 in cash. The contractor elected to take the cash.

At that time Grigsby-Orunow stock was selling for $10 a share. Today it is listed at $220 a share on the New York Curb. It has Mil EST I RADIO 1 BOARD BIG GRAFZEPPEUN Famous Navigator Buys Popular Receiver For Home In Friedrichshafen That the fame of Majestic radio has reached to European countries 1 evidenced by the fact" that Just as soon as the Graf Zeppelin landed at Lakehurst. Herr Max Pruss, the famous navigator of the Graf Zeppelin, pot in communication with Arriving tomorrow mornicg on the Wllhelmina will be Miss Vera Peterson, winner of a rjooularitv contest staged by Seattle Majestic radio dealers. Miss Peterson has been Lycurgus Grill crowned -Miss Majestic" ror the occasion and the trip to Honolulu went to the lucky girl winning the I title.

LOCAL DEALER STARTS MAJESTIC LINEINJ92II Six Sets Were In First Shipment Received By Johnson Radio Music Co. The Johnson Radio Music Co. received its first shipment of Majestic radios in July, 1928. It was only a small sample shipment of six sets, however. These sets were kept in stock for two weeks being tested and tried before an effort was made to sell them to the public so as to- insure the satisfaction of the ever popular Majestic radio.

The first set was sold to Mr. Warren at Lanikai. Since he has purchased the set he has used it on an average of five or six hours a day, and has reported that his only additional expense has been one radio tube for emergency purposes. He has, however, had no accasion to use this tube, which speaks well for the Majestic radio's endurance qualities. Since July, 1928, the Johnson Radio Music Co.

has received half As no entertainment had been nhntiwl for Miss Maiestic bv the Seattle dealers durinar her visit 1 been selling at that price for here, the Johnson Radio Music Majestic distributors for the Just the place to eat after Regatta Day Races Open 7 A. M. until Midnight Lycurgus Grill In the Heart of Toicn Hawaiian islands, nas so SDonsor her visit here by arranging Pacific 'Coast Director For Advertising Tells Value of Newspapers Tf there is one radio set that is known in every city, town and hamlet in the United -States, it is the Majestic" said Sam Wachsman. Pacific Coast director of sales promotion for the Grigsby-Orunow Co, manufacturers of Majestic radios. -That a product is of the highest quality is not sufficient of itself." says Wachsman.

"but the public should know this is a fact." Perhaps no other radio manufacturer has ever promoted a greater advertising campaign than has Majestic, he says. More than $5,000,000 will be spent by the Grigsby-Grunow Co. this year in advertising. Every possible means of reaching the public mind: Newspapers, billboards, car cards, radio broadcasting, national magazines, publicity and the Grigsby-Grunow publication. The Voice of nearly a year now.

If the contractor had taken the stock instead of the cash on his bid. he would have been in a position today where he need never worry whether he ever was a successful bidder again or not. a typical Hawaiian entertainment. Upon arriving, Miss Majestic vsil be taken to the Royal Hawaiian hotel by a Hupmobile furnished by Eric Burgess of the Central Motors, giyesi to the person estimating the highest point the airplane readies before it releases a parachute. Real Test of Skill This will be a real test in skill at estimating height of a moving plane, and naturally only those who actually see the plane In the air and follow its flight closely will be able to make this estimate.

So be on the lookout tomorrow morning, during Regatta races, for the plane and the exact moment when the parachute Is released. The Majestic radio is an exact duplicate of the set that Capt. Hugo Eckener owns and used on his epoch-making trip around the world in the Graf Zeppelin. The set is now on display in the windows of the Johnson Radio Music Co. A coupon for estimating the height of the plane appears in the Johnson Radio Ss Music Co.

ad on this page. These coupons crust be turned in to the firm not later than 5:30 p. m. on Monday, September 26, and the person coming nearest to estimating the height at which the parachute is dropped will then be awarded the Majestic. Sigurd Johnson, one of the members of the firm of the Johnson Radio Music Co.

is having a specially made ukulele manufactured by one of the best ukulele builders in the city, with Miss Majestic inscribed in mother-of- gross lots (72 sets) at various times. The total average shipment cost of Majesties is about $20,000. A STREET HAT Cocoa-brown solell incrusted with an intricately cut band of dull brown felt makes an interesting hat for street wear. It takes a medium brim. the New Yorfc orrice of the Grigs-by-Grunow Co.

in regards to placing a Majestic set for the return trip. After landing In Germany, It as installed In his home in Fried-richsliafen. The latest model was presented to Ilf-r Max Pruss at the hangar in Lai. nurst before sailing by Gil Poore of the Majestic company. It is an interesting fact that Herr Max Pruss has been aboard the Graf Zeppelin on every occasion this great air liner has taken the air.

Ilerr Max Pruss was the navigator board the Los Angeles on her trip from Germany to America. In an exclusive interview with Hugo Eckener, he enthusiastically praised the performance of the Majestic radio receiver which he is now using in his home in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Captain Eckener said. "The Majestic radio set, which I took home with me on board the Graff Zeppelin on our last trip to America, has performed beautifully and I consider it a truly remarkable set. I have received most of the European stations within a range of 1000 miles." Captain Eckener showed great interest in the latest model Majestic, and it was because of his enthusiasm that Herr Max Pruss desired a Majestic for his own use at his home in Friedrichshafen.

nnnonnnnunnpnnnnDoonnnnnnnonnrjnnonnnnnnoannnnnannnnnanQ The Hupmobile will be at Miss Majestic's disposal for her entire visit here. The first day's visit of Miss Majestic will be taken up with a view of the regatta races. After the Taees a Jantzen swimming suit will be presented to her by Eric Burgess, distributor for Jantzen products here. In the afternoon Miss Majestic will be taken for an outrigger canoe ride. Swimming will then be indulged in for the rest of the afternoon.

In the evening a luau will be given in her honor by the Johnson Radio Music Co. Sunday will be taken up with a trip around the island. Monday rooming Miss Majestic will be taken by auto to scenic spots in and around Honolulu. From 11:30 a. m.

to 1:30 p. m. she will be at the Johnson Radio Music store to meet friends of the firm and also the general public. Monday, at 5 p. m.

Miss Majestic leaves on the Wilhelmina for her home in Seattle. During the progress of the races on Regatta Day. the Johnson Radi Music Co. will ave an airplane go up. A Majestic radio will be pearl on it, to be presented to Miss Majestic as a life-time memento of mm her visit to these isles.

The Johnson Radio Music Co. invites the public to drop into its place of business at 27 South King St. during the hours of 11:30 a. m. to 1:30 p.

m. and meet Miss a a Winner of the Pacific Northwest Majestic Distributors9 Contest BATHING SUITS It is most important that bathing suits fit well. One that is a bit loose will sag and pull and gather itself in unbecoming folds as soon as it is wet. GIRL GETS Ill The beautiful winner of the big contest conducted by the Majestic Radio Distributors of the Pacific Northwest will arrive in Honolulu tomorrow, Saturday morning. You'll want to meet her, of course, and SSO TYPEWRITER Miss Agnes Chong Secures Twelve Subscriptions To Star-Bulletin Four hours' work spread over a 10 -day period was enough for Miss you're going to have the opportunity.

Miss "Majestic" will be here, at our store, next Monday from 11:30 until 1:30, ready to greet you, and we cordially invite you to I Aenes Chcme of Haiku. Maui, to earn one of the new model Under wood standard portable typewriters The Star-Bulletin is offering to call. THIS IS THE oA fTi Fl a a 0 pi a a a a every person securing 10 new yearly paid-in-advance subscriptions to the daily Star-Bulletin. Miss Chong is a student at St. Anthony's school, Wailuku.

Maul, and Ma taken a short course in t.vphg. She plans to use her new $0 macbffte for school work and alsV(or personal correspondence. in addition to offering the typewriter, The Star-Bulletin gives each solicitor the opportunity of selecting both the color of the machine and the style of type. Miss Chong selected a dark blue machine with pica type. Everyone can use a typewriter to advantage and everyone now has the opportunity to earn one in his or her spare time.

Enroll today by filling out the coupon in another part of today's paper. The sooner you enroll the sooner you can have a typewriter of your own. The rules are simple. Here they are In a nutshell. Your field for solicitation Is the entire territory.

Subscriptions must be new orders, former subscribers whose accounts have been closed and service of the paper discontinued for at least 30 days prior to August 12. All orders must be verified and accepted by The Star-Bulletin before credit will be given. All subscriptions should be turned In immediately so that service can be started without delay. NEW TCRSES The squarish purse, or the one that is nearly as long as it is wide, appears now. The over-the-arm handbag is running a race with the flat purse mm erfi ma The Radio shown above is an exact duplicate of the Majestic Radio Set that Captain Hugo Eckener used aboard the Graf Zeppelin on its record-breaking trip around the World.

This is the Majestic Model that we are going to give to the person who makes the estimate that is nearest correct on the altitude of the plane when the parachute is dropped. Make your estimate carefully and use the coupon below. Someone will receive this splendid Majestic FREE and your opportunity, is as good as anyone's. si "C(S)(oi EdKf fli? vs. THOUSAND EXPERTS Say "O.K." before your Majestic is delivered A thousand inspectors, provio'eawith $800,000 worth of special test equipment, jealously guard the performance and tone of every Maiestic.

No imperfection can escape them no flaw in beauty or performance can get through to mar your enjoyment of this superlative musical instrument. Hear this most perfect of modern radio receivers. Test it and enjoy it in your own home. Phone your nearest Majestic dealer now or drop in TODAY accept his offer of a free home trial. Grigsby-Grunow Company, Chicago, U.

S. a. World' Largest Manufacturer of Complete Radio Set kit DEL Power Detection and the new -45 tubes plus tour tuned stages of rodio frequency. Absolutely no hum or oscillation at any wave length. Automatic sensitivity control give uniform range and power all over the dial.

Improved Majestic Super-Dynamic Speaker. Heavy, sturdy Majestic power unit with positive voltage ballast insures long life and safety. Early English design cabinet of American walnut. Instrument panel overlaid with genuine imported Australian I ace wood. Escutcheon plate fl a a i I EH 1 Try Your Skill Tomorrow You May Receive a Majestic Radio Free the plane that will appear during the progress of the Regatta races tomorrow.

A parachute will be dropped as it circles about and we want you to estimate the altitude of the plane at the moment the parachute leaves, it. Tle person who enters on the coupon the estimate that is nearest to the altimeter reading on tfce plane when the parachute drops will receive a Model 72 Majestic the same model that Eckener used absolutely free. Keep your eye on the plane follow its movements closely be able to make an intelligent estimate of its elevation. Don't guessthis is a matter requiring close observation and skill in estimating. The name of the one making the closest estimate with the number of feet estimated and' the altimeter reading of the plane will be announced.

and knobs finished in genuine silver. TIME PAYMENTS in the purchase of Majestic Receivers are $1 CRoo JL. financed through the Majestic Plan at lowest available rates. Complete with Tabes Use This Coupon for Your Estimate Write your estimate and your full name and address clearly. t7 JT.

eVWMd Wfefr fjt at IVfN aMBBBw MeW pKw estimate altitude of plane when f-When I was a young ill lU? lift II fin (MM ftf R. lie far lk ti mer am4J0m Ltwuttwniiom. VIr AJtteW mLfr mJr I A parachute was dropped, aL -feet a a a a a a Johnson Radio and Music Co. Honolulu, Hawaii MY NAME IS. A ADDRESS single girl I took Lydia E.

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound because my mother did and she gave it to me. After I married I took it before my children were born and afterwards, and I have eight living children. I am now a grandmother and still take it and still recommend it when any one is tired and Mrs. Alfred Iverson, St, Edwards, Nebraska. Maui Radio Shop Phone 2-Whlte-159 Wailuku, Maui BRING OR MAIL, COUPON TO JOHNSOK RADIO AND MUSIC CO, 29 S.

KING ST, HONOLULU. 1 All coupons must be in our store not later than 8 P. M. Monday, Sept. 23.

a a MAJESTIC DISTRIBUTORS 29S. KineSt. Phone 5965 i LAHAINA ICE CO. Lahaina and West Maui.

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