The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1903-Feb 1904)

EDISOK PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. (Continuedjrom page i.) in the presence of a witness without delay. If there be any who prefer to ask questions before signing, we would urge them to follow the matter up at once until fully satisfied as to the wisdom of signing; in other words, do not lay the matter to one side at the risk of having it lost sight of or forgotten. Give it immediate attention, and keep in good standing with Jobbers and this Company. We want to see every Dealer's Agreement in our files before July i, the time when the new Agreement will be in force. Those who have not signed by July I may find themselves put to considerable trouble in getting goods promptly and in receiving printed matter. We realize that we are putting our Jobbers to considerable trouble in asking them to get all their Dealers to sign this Agreement, but w^e would like still further to trespass on their .good nature and ask them to follow up such Dealers as may be slow in returning the Agreements properly signed and witnessed. If, after reasonable time, any Dealers have not responded, write them again, and point out the •desirability of having the matter taken care of without delay. Following are some of the comments of Jobbers on the new Agreement: New York, May 18, 1903. We are glad to be able to compliment you on the successful outcome of the latest evidence of your liberal policy. We refer to the 35-cent rate for exchanging records. On April 27th we received notice from you that this change in price would go into effect on July I, 1903. Notwithstanding the length of time which you allowed us to prepare our customers for the new price, we immediately substituted the new exchange price, and, up to the time of writing, we have yet to hear of any valid complaint from a single one of our thousands of customers. We have always had an enormous exchange business, and we are confident (as results have already demonstrated) that the raising •of the exchange price will be in no way detrimental to the general welfare and the continued prosperity of the Edison Phonograph, but, on the contrary, will benefit all concerned to no little extent. Hoping that you will keep up the good work, and, with the assurance of our heartiest support, we are. S. B. D. avega. Milwaukee, Wis., May 13, 1903. Your letter of the 9th, enclosing Price List, Terms of Sale, and Ageement Form 430, Dated May 1, 1003, received. We have signed same and return herewith. The changes you have made in Conditions of Sale, both to Jobber and Dealers, are, in our opinion, an excellent move, inasmuch as it draws a line on certain' points that Jobbers and Dealers have heretofore been able to crawl out of, in case they are found violating that part requiring Dealers to have an estab lished place of business, in which to display machines and records. This we trust will be rigidly enforced. We know of a number of cases where Jofeb?xs in the West have given Dealers' discounts to peddlers and fakirs traveling around the country selling patent medicine or doing work of that sort. We will conform strictly to terms and conditions. Very truly yours, McGreal Bros. Reading, Pa., May 11, 1903. We enclose you the Jobbers and Dealers Agreement received by us this morning, properly signed arid witnessed. Having both carefully read same, would say that' we fully endorse your methods and know {hat we can easily sell the required amount of goods. If you will send us new Retail Dealers' Agreements we shall be glad to have our listed Dealers sign same and return to you at our earliest convenience. We predict increased business for the summer. Reading Phonograph Co., E. A. Gicker, Mgr. Newark, N. J., April 25, 1903. We take pleasure in returning to you the new form of contract, properly signed. We do this with pleasure, and feel quite confident that with your usual attention a great deal of good will be derived by all Jobbers and Dealers of your apparatus. Yours very truly, A. O. Petit. MORE FACTORY ROOM. The matter of increasing our factory facilities at Orange is well under way. The first department receiving this attention is. that in which the Reproducers are made, and it is hoped shortly to make Reproducers as fast as they are demanded by the trade. This building also includes the Shipping Department, and the enlargment of the building will give ample room for that important end of the business. The contemplated changes in other buildings will be begun shortly, and it is expected that they will be ready for an increased business in the fall. MR, IRETON PROMOTED. Albert C. Ireton, one of the salesmen of the National Phonograph Company, was on May 18 promoted to the position of Assistant Manager of Sales and will hereafter be found at the New York office. Mr. Ireton has had considerable experience in the Phonograph business, having been with the old United States Phonograph Company at Newark, N. J., for two years and with the National Phonograph Company for four years. For some time past he has sold our goods in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.