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Powerizer Sound Systems Truck
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Three men standing beside Powerizer sound systems truck (Radio Laboratories, Inc. Milwaukee) in front of Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street. "The Laff Riot of this or any other year, The Cuckoos, with comics of Rio Rita, Bert Wheeler & Robert Woolsey & Vodvil."
May 21, 1930
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Madison Radio Shop Sound Car
April 3, 1933
"Sound car" with loud speakers on the front hood, and a large sign on top that reads: "Norge, Madison Radio & Refrigerator Co., Borgrud Hardware Co., Anderson Sales Co." parked in front of the Madi...
Singer, James Regan
October 19, 1930
Singer, James Regan, sitting by a radio in the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street.
Display of Lurose Dresses at Orpheum Theatre
November 29, 1930
Display at Orpheum Theatre of three women's dresses from the Lurose Clothing Store, 205 State Street. Dress styles are formal wear, sports wear and business wear.
Truck Advertising "Half Shot at Sunrise"
September 27, 1930
Two men and two boys are standing besides a truck parked on North Pinckney Street which has large signs advertising Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey in the movie "Half Shot at Sunrise." Two people a...
Doctor of Laffs
September 27, 1930
Man in a tophat, suit, and cape holding a doctor's bag. His hat reads: "Doctor of Laffs."
Calliope Truck Leading a Parade
August 13, 1932
A "RKO Greater Show Season" truck with signs promoting a show at the RKO Orpheum Theatre, a calliope and two men sitting on top, leading a parade of automobiles on Wisconsin Avenue.
