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Show - - , v . . V.. &. ViHWM I ifr I Ml. I. I.. m.BU,: ' - - , . , Original Dewey Nickel Machine Top Favorite One-Arm Bandit is some 10 inches high and 6 12 inches wide. It has five individual metal circular chutes, which would measure 5 12 inches in length. When all five chutes were filled to capacity cap-acity with nickels, the machine would contain an even twenty dollars worth of nickels, Also at one time a particular "machine "mach-ine type" token was issued by the merchant, the same size as our nickel, here again the total amount would be a total of twenty dollars. Closer examination of the machine shows a lever on the right, and a lever on the left. When the operator would press the lever on' the right, five (5) nickels would be available at one time. If the operator just desired two nickels at one time, he would press down the short lever, located on the left side of the machine. SO AT THE END of his business busi-ness day, he could just fill the machine to the top, and it would give him a full inventory of his machine, for the sum of twenty dollars. With all the antique collectors collec-tors we have today, for one to have in his possession a Dewey machine would be something. And then again this small nickel machine is classified as an antique itself. I know of just one other like it, and it being in perfect working condition; such as this one is. I am still in search of the Park City merchant tokens, and history of any nature. Any assistance as-sistance on this project shall be greatly appreciated. Joe J. Davich, 360 South 11th East, . Salt Lake City, Utah 84102. By Joe Davich Series 10 WHEN THE traveler enters out neighboring state of Nevada, immediately it's noted that hundreds hun-dreds of the so-called 'one-arm 'one-arm bandits" are being played by the hour. Also the various bells and buzzers ringing constantly con-stantly which does indicate some one had won a jackpot. Back in 1892 the billiard table or pool table was received receiv-ed in Park City; then in 1898 one could find a bowling alley for means of amusement. Then in about 1899 the first slot machine was found, although not so refined as we see them today , and this particular machine mach-ine was called the "Dewey Machine." The Mills Novelty Company at that time did manufacture various types of dewey machines, mach-ines, the most popular type being be-ing what was called the double dewey. On one side one could play the "nickel" side, and on the other half of the machine, , one could play the "two-bit" side. The macjgne itself might measure some 61 inches high; 52 inches wide and about 17 inches deep. THE BASIC construction would be of solid oak hardwood and standing on good heavy gauge metal legs. Only through a good photograph could one give a defined description of its mechanical workings. In about 1900 the so-called dewey machine agent could be found in Park City. .Besides selling the machines, this agent was the so-called mechanic for the machines, as they were a complex piece of machinery, and any repairs or new parts required a specialist. The Dewey remained popular for many years and finally was phased out for the new individual slots, such as the If, 5?, 10? and 25? machines. But the Dewey machine in the five cent play was the most popular pop-ular and in order for the merchant mer-chant to make fast change, the Mills Novelty manufactured a so-called "Nickel Changer". I AM ENCLOSING a photograph photo-graph of this small but very unique changing machine, which could dispense nickels or tokens with great speed and accuracy. This machine is constructed of a good heavy gauge metal, and |