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Merchants Radio Company; Kansas City, MO

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Name: Merchants Radio Company; Kansas City, MO    (USA)  
Abbreviation: merchants
Products: Model types
Summary:

Merchants Radio Company
Kansas City, Missouri
 

In the June 1, 1922 Manufacturers Record magazine on page 105 the Merchants Radio Company was listed as being incorporated with a capitol of $25,000 by A. J. Boatwright and W. H. and F. McShane. 

In the Sept. 6, 1922 Shelby County Herald newspaper J. A. Claggett was listed as exclusive agency for the Merchants Radio Co. in Shelby county. 
Founded: 1922
History:

The following was researched by a collector on Antique Radio Forums:

1922 - Acme Phonograph Co. 704 Victor Bldg. A.J. Boatright, Pres.,
residence 3601 Benton Blvd. W.H. McShane, sec-treas, 621 Benton Blvd.

1923 - Merchants Radio Co.!! 6th floor Keystone Bldg. A.J. Boatright,
Pres.; W.H. McShane, sec-treas., Mrs. W.H. McShane (her position not
indicated)

1924 - No Merchants Radio Co. Wm. H. McShane listed as mgr. of Western
States Distributing Co. residence 2316 Benton Blvd. Arthur J.
Boatright listed as mgr. National Publicity Bureau, residence 3601
Benton Blvd.

This manufacturer was suggested by Alan Larsen.

Some models:
Country Year Name 1st Tube Notes
USA  22 1-Tube Receiver Model B WD11  Merchants Radio Co. Model B One-tube dry cell receiver in case with stamped numb... 
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):

Radio tag from Merchant Radio Tuner.tbn_usa_merchants_radio_tag.jpg
  
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