The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1903-Feb 1904)

EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. PRICE CUTTING ABROAD. Until very recently we had never felt the necessity of adopting measures to regulate the sale of our goods abroad, as our prices have always been maintained. Of late, however, on account of the unprecendented sale of our apparatus, there has arisen a tendency in certain territories to cut prices, particularly on Phonographs and Records. Immediately this matter was brought to our attention we prepared to meet the exigency by arranging a form of Agreement similar to that in use so long and successfully in this country. We have received numerous communications of late from our most important clients abroad urging us to make this Agreement operative at once. This Agreement is now in the printer's hands, and as soon as received they will be distributed among the Dealers and Jobbers for their signatures, as we propose to take immediate steps to stop this ruinous practice of price cutting. In the event of any Jobber or Dealer violating this Agreement after same has been properly signed, we will take steps to cut off his supply, as we are determined to keep the sale of our apparatus on a sound basis. That we will have the hearty co-operation of the trade in correcting this abuse, we do not for a moment doubt. We can assure our clients that we propose to protect their interests in this matter, and we ask our friends abroad to support us in this endeavor. V ODD USES FOR THE PHONOGRAPH<\ \/A Chicago paper recently contained an arti^ >cle telling how a leading Paris dentist uses the Phonograph to lessen pain while extracting teeth. Several photographers in the East have introduced the Phonograph in their studios as a means of getting their patrons to "look pleasant." A Philadelphia dealer in pet stock is quoted by the Philadelphia Record as having trained a parrot to repeat advertising phrases by means of a Phonograph. He thinks that his idea has a great advertising future. Kittanning, Pa., June 16, 1903. We take pleasure in signing the enclosed contract, and once more must congratulate you on the betterment of your policy, which we assure you will be to our mutual advantage. We are particularly pleased with the second paragraph, in which parties taking up your line, must have an established store suitable to display same. This will correct an evil which we have suffered from somewhat. Wishing you continued prosperity, we remain, yours truly, FURNEE & KENNERDELL. WHY BILX, BAILEY RETURNED HOME. Malden, Mass., June 9, 1903Inclosed find one of my May booklets, which I thought would interest you. The verses are original, and are intended to show the influence that the Phonograph, the bicycle and good cigars had on Bill Bailey, by inducing him to return to his lady-love, where the influence of gold failed, as shown in the April No. 8389 "I Wonder Why Bill Bailey Don't Come Home." James Conway, Manager Maiden Sporting Goods Co. The folder referred to by Mr. Conway had a pretty design on the first page, a list of the May Records on the second page and the following verses on the third page: THE REASON BILL BAILEY CAME HOME. On a dark and stormy night The rain was falling fast, Bill Bailey's former lady love Was thinking of the past. \ I As Bill was passing by, \ \ f He heard his sweetheart cry: \^ \t Come back again, Bill Bailey, ^^\ f\ Come to your sweetheart true ; \ / \ I've got a lovely Phonograph, I v And the latest Records, too; I've got a bike for you to ride, And cigars for you to smoke; Come home again, Bill Bailey, My heart is nearly broke. They live happy now together, And it makes Bill Bailey laugh, The comic songs and speeches On his lady's Phonograph. TRADE ADVERTISEMENTS. O. W. Teffts, of 541 Albany street, Little Falls, N. Y., sends us a clipping of an advertisement that occupied three full columns in a local paper. It is full of good arguments about Edison Phonographs and Records, is well arranged and displayed in good style. We regret that space will not permit us to reproduce the advertisement or quote at length from it. Other enterprising Jobbers and Dealers who have sent clippings or papers containing their advertisements during June were the following: McGreal Bros., 173 Third street, Milwaukee; Samuel T. Shroff, 920 Fourth street, Sioux City, la.; Monroe S. North, 46 Main street, Batavia, N. Y. Wright's Music House, at Portland, Oregon, gets out a large mailing card every month when it gets a new lot of Edison Records and extends the following invitation to the public: We beg to inform you that we have just received another shipment of new Edison Moulded Records. Our "Record Boy" does nothing but play Records, so do not hesitate to call and hear them at any time. We sell genuine Edison Phonographs from $10 to $100, cash or instalments. Wright's Music House, opp. Cordrays, 349 Wash, street, Portland, Or.