The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1908)

THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. 69 him with his name thereon, which enables him to get something exclusive and also a good personal advertisement. Among the several lines handled by the F. L. Harding Novelty Co., there are desk sets which comprise blotter holders, ink stands, paper cutters, etc.; candlesticks, photograph frames and smokers' outfits, all made from solid brass, handsomely finished in either brush or antique, polished or royal copper. Among the latter and one of the biggest New York sellers is what is called the "sanitary ashtray," a cut of which is here given. This is a new invention and one that should be in every home, as all the ashes are held out of sight in an air-tight compartment. One important feature of this specialty is that when a lighted cigar or cigarette butt is dropped in it, it is immediate extinguished, thereby doing away with the offensive, not to say unhealthy, odor which emanates from a dying cigar, and eliminates all danger of fire. This novelty is sold to the trade ait $12 a dozen and retails for $2 even in the largest department stores in this city. A sample will be sent prepaid on receipt of $1.25. Dealers should not get the impression that this is a cheap line; on the contrary, it is distinctly a high class one and will appeal mostly to their better class trade. It is also something that is standard and not affected by a change of style, being as good a seller five years hence as it is to-day. One of the newest, handsomest and most origi WALTER WELLMAN The Artist-Publisher WORLD BUILDING NEW YORK Leather Postal Pillows, $28.50 per 1,000. 10 Designs, Hand Painted. Burnt Lealher Post Cards and Novelties All our work is of the best quality , finely burnt and hand painted. We manufacture besides burnt leather postals, burnt velvet, embossed and applique postals. We sell to responsible jobbers only. Send for price list. CLOVER SOUVENIR MFG. CO., 184 William SI., New York nal line of post cards seen in many a day is the souvenir stein set about to ibe brought out by the Fabric Art Co., of this city. These cards are printed in twelve colors, beautifully embossed in gold in sixteen different designs, including scenes of colleges, mountain, seashore, lake and river resorts, conventional, etc., making it a suitable seller for any locality. To introduce same they are quoting an exceptionally low figure, and with every order for 200 or over the name of your firm is printed in free of cost. novelties. Robert Hoffman is secretary and treasurer of the company. The F. & H. Levy Co. have removed to larger quarters at 111 Bast 14tb street. This was the outcome of their fast increasing business, which they found was too much for them at the old stand. For this month, to introduce their line among the talking machine trade. They are making the following attractive offer, especially valuable at this time on account of the approach of Easter: One thousand assorted gold embossed Easter cards, fifty different designs. These cards are all works of art and will retail for two for five cents; with these cards a combination wall and counter japanned metal rack holding about 800 cards and displays 24, is sent free. The outfit to cost $6.50, and if not wholly satisfactory may he shipped back at their expense any time up to within three weeks of Easter, and money will be refunded. Among their other cards the famous "Tom Tom" Series stand out unequalled for rich live humor. Dealers desiring a general assortment can send them any amount from $2 up and they will pick out the big sellers for them, and providing same are not satisfactory, they will refund money. Accounts are opened only with rated firms. Stephen T. Buckham, formerly the manager and buyer for the Card and Novelty Department of the Tower Mfg. Co., has been elected president ? SUCCESS SEfflES^ Dont Get Twisted Said the ".SUCCESS" I'LAYING CAHDS. of the Continental Printing and Playing Card Co., with offices at 32 Union Square. This company are manufacturers of playing cards, tally cards, score pads and post cards, among the last the new "Success" series are making an especially big hit. They consist of thirty designs, printed in hright colors and highly embossed. Don't fail to see them. The Color Photo Type Co., Inc., of Springfield, Ohio, is making a special drive for the trade of retailers in the post card business. In addition to carrying a very attractive line of photo post cards, as well as souvenir albums, and advertising novelties, this house makes a specialty of local view post cards. The dealer who wants to get local views can do so through this house without trouble. The concern also conducts a "dealers' exchange system" by which post cards that have not proven ready sellers in one field are taken back and full credit given for them in exchange for new series. This is designed to keep dealers from getting over-stocked with cards which do not prove to be good sellers in any particular field. The Green Bay Post Card Co., of Green Bay, Wis., have incorporated with a capital stock of $50,000. They will do a general jobbing and importing business in souvenir post cards and Another firm in the post card field which has been recently incorporated is that of the William P. Canaan Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. The capital stock is $10,000, and it is stated that all of this has been subscribed for. The firm -will manufacture and sell post cards, toys and novelties at wholesale and retail. The James Lee Co., of New York, Chicago and Buffalo, since moving into larger quarters at 395 Broadway, this city, have greatly increased their facilities and are living up to their reputation for careful attention to the wants of their customers and the rapid shipment of all orders. They claim to be the largest specialists of cheap cards of quality in the world. Their whole line shows marvelous workmanship, while the prices to the trade are exceptionally low. The following new series are especially attractive and no dealer should be without them if he Valentine Post Cards YOU'RE "A CORKER." Oh, I know you're a pe.-ach And a mighty slicl-c taU<er, But for jollying boys 1 must say yoii're A er. 'I'm not so green." 'Anything doing?" 'Pink of perfection." 'The violets blue." 'Hinges of friendship." 'Cure for love." 'Families supplied." 'You're a corker." 'Cork up your mouth." 'A button for trouble." 'Find check attached." 'The stock-inn bank." 'I'll stick to you. " 'A bow for you." 'YOU' re but a stick." 15 Styles $10.00 per 1000-$1.25 per 100 Cupid's telegram . , $1.25 per 100 Affinity post card with reply card attached, assorted . . $3.00 per 100 BOXED CARDS. " On wings of love " . $5.00 per 100 " A solitaire for you " . $5.00 per 100 A sample set of the above will be sent postpaid for 50 cents. My brain is puzzled what to buy, It really is a wreck, And so to cut the matter short, I send a little check. With Best Wishes. F. 1. Harding Novelty Co. 318 Broadway NEW YORK