The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1903-Feb 1904)

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EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. rendition of the coon love song, "Pretty Little Dinah Jones," and is accompanied by the orchestra. This air is given in the June list as a xylophone solo. The girl's expression shows what a pleasure a Phonograph is. Edison's Phonograph will banish the thoughts of the day. vx'Soniething a woman will listen to and not Many admirers of Edison Records regard ^lk back You hear as well as see what is being ad those made by the Edison Brass Quartette as the most desirable of all instrumental Records. Such will find No. 8444, "Annie Laurie," with music by Dudley ( Buck, fully equal to any of those made by these players. No. 8445, "I Could Love You in a Steam-Heat Flat," introduces in Harry West a new singer of coon songs for the Edison Phonograph. The good impression that this Record will make will be heightened with later songs by Mr. West. No. 8446, "Farewell, Beloved," soprano and tenor duet, by Miss Chapell and Mr. Stricklett, is another Record in which the soprano voice is given clearly and pleasantly. Collins and Harlan in No. 8447, "Hurrah for Baffin's Bay," have an exceedingly funny duet. The manner in which this song mixes up nautical terms would make a sailor seasick. No. 8448 is another Hebrew vaudeville specialty by Julian Rose. In this Mr. Rose gives his usual ludicrous talk in Hebrew dialect, and follows it with a parody on "On a Sunday Afternoon." THE PHONOGRAPH ADVERTISEMENT IN THE PUBLIC EYE. One of the features of the Booklover's Magazine, of Philadelphia^ published in the interest of the Booklover's Library, is a monthly competition in which prizes are offered for the best full-page, l^alf-page and quarter-page advertisements in its columns. The advertisements receiving the most votes each month are considered the prize advertisements, and then the prize winners are chosen by the best reasons given by the competitors for their choice. The object of the competition is to get readers to carefully look over the advertising pages and in this it succeeds admirably. In the May issue the National Phonograph Company had a half-page advertisement. Jt was the same Phonograph girl as shown on the last page of this issue, except that the" advertisement was enlarged to a half page. This advertisement was chosen by many as the most attractive in the May issue, but it did not receive enough votes to be classed as a prize advertisement. Some of the reasons for choosing our advertisement were so interesting that we reprint them here, believing that our readers will find them equally readable. They are : Both good "Talking Machines." The machine which pleases such a girl must please everybody. vertised. Her evident enjoyment arouses our desire to hear also. A machine that inspires such love sells itself. Only a perfect instrument could cause that look of joy. Suggests the wonderful entertainment in the Phonograph. It suggests the amusement and pleasure afforded, with convincing evidence of merit and popularity. Suggests the enjoyment and pleasure of the Edison Phonograph. Everybody stops to look at a pretty face. The face shows the pleasure derived. No need of a second glance to determine the meaning. We are at once interested in that which everyone loves. Certainly appears lovable and mutely eloquent. This ad. is clear, concise— fully illustrates the Phonograph. Speaks for itself. Very attractive, and highly expressive of keen* pleasure and interest. It talks for itself. Her smiling face tells she hears a natural, loving voice. A silent expression of pleasure appealing to the multitude. Attractive girl, attractive machine, combined into a most attractive total. Her look in your eye makes one want to buy. The girl takes the eye, and then, Edison the ear. We feel the girl's pleasure and feeling makes us interested. If it could win her, it must win us all. Because a pretty girl is always good. The news it conveys is good news. It appeals to the one in search of home amusement. Phonographic love, to thrill the heart, must be natural indeed. Portrays the genuine pleasure of listening to the Edison Phonograph. Shows the importance of getting Edison machines for pleasing results. Expressive of the "Edison's" human and lovable characteristics. Only clear, natural tones could result in the listener's delight. Announces an amusing and instructive entertainment for all without effort. It is evident that its keynote is enjoyment. It both appeals and persuades. It speaks for itself. Solace for our ills, a handsome woman and a Phonograph. The Phonograph pleases the girl, and it will please all. The sale of a Phonograph must be made before you can sell Records.