The talking machine world (July-Dec 1924)

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2\2d THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD November 15, 1924 Many Atlanta Retailers Add Radio Departments Late News From Atlanta Shows Demand for Cabinets With Radio Panel — I mportant Changes in Trade During Month Atlanta, Ga., November 10. — Talking machine dealers in this territory who until recently had been reluctant about adding radio departments to their stores but who within the past month were converted to the profit-making possibilities of radio are Barnes, Inc.; Ludden & Bates Piano Co. and the Humes Music Co., of Columbus, Ga. Because of this dealer interest in radio there has been a marked demand for the Victrola models to accommodate radio panels, reports J. F. Cordy, manager of the Elyea Talking Machine Co., Victor wholesaler. While this company has not tied up exclusively with any particular radio product for installation in the Victrola, it has a connection with the Gilfillan Co., which manufactures the Gilfillan neutrodyne. J. D. Sparks, manager of the Brunswick department of Mather Bros., reports an active demand for the Brunswick-Radiola, which is limited only by his ability to get the goods. This store made a special feature of getting the POSITION WANTED: Repairman, on all makes, 12 years' experience, wishes position as outside service man, on whole or part time. Al references. Address "Box 1458," care The Talking Machine World, 383 Madison Ave., New York City. POSITION WANTED: Man of wide experience desires position with high-grade music house as phonograph salesman or department manager. Capable of producing results and can furnish first-class references. Address "Box 1460," care The Talking Machine World, 383 Madison Ave., New York City. WANTED— Salesmen familiar with selling records and musical merchandise to department store trade. Address "Box 1455," care The Talking Machine World, 383 Madison Ave., New York City. POSITION WANTED— Who wants an expert phonograph repair man, all makes, any part? Construct and handle your radio troubles. Still learning. Sales experience. Address "Box 1456," care The Talking Machine World, 383 Madison Ave., New York City. WANTED — Salesmen on commission to handle a new portable phonograph in local and adjacent territory. Must be experienced in phonograph and accessory field and have best of references. Reply by letter, Room 1110, 1 West 34th St., New York City. WANTED — Active agent for the sale of mica diaphragms. High-class gentleman with A No. 1 references. Address "Box 1444," care of The Talking Machine World, 383 Madison Ave., New York City. WANTED— Salesman to travel out of Chicago for old, established and reliable company, manufacturing phonographs and attachments. Must be experienced and acquainted with the music trade. Give references and full data in first letter. Reply strictly confidential. Address "Box 1457," care The Talking Machine World, 383 Madison Ave., New York City. POSITION WANTKD — Radio executive with extensive sales and some designing experience will make change for $6,000 yearly. Address "Box 1459." care The Talking Machine World, 383 Madison Ave., New York City. election returns by radio. So many took advantage of hearing the returns that four Brunswick-Radiolas were used on the main floor and an overflow gathering was served by two more of these instruments on the floor above. M. E. Lyle reports a splendid demand for the new products of the Manufacturers' Phonograph Co. which have to do with radio. The StrandTimmons loud speaker unit for utilizing the phonograph horn as a loud speaker and the various models of cabinets for housing radio sets are in great favor. Mrs. Pitts, for many years a member of the sales force of the Cable Piano Co., has resigned and entered the employ of Phillips & Crew Piano Co. H. J. Ivey, manager of the talking machine department of the Cable Piano Co., announces the addition of T. H. Burson to his local sales force. J. P. Riley, manager of the Atlanta Phonograph Co., has just returned from a three weeks' auto trip through Florida. Mrs. Riley accompanied him. B. T. Kidd, who represents M. E. Lyle in the Carolinas, was a recent visitor to Atlanta. Mr. Kidd spent several days in the city going over plans to get the Carolina dealers the goods they are ordering. The new model No. 6 Strand upright is especially popular. REPAIR PARTS and PROMPT REPAIR SERVICE —for— Madison, Carnival, Parlonette, Ambassador and other IMPORTED PHONOGRAPHS at lowest prices. F. WATERS 3 1 Arden Street New York City FOR SALE Up-to-date going talking machine retail shop. Established 14 years. Handling standard line, also radio, in Philadelphia. $20,000 cash needed. Particulars on request. Address "Box 1462," care The Talking Machine World, 3S3 Madison Ave., New York City. OPPORTUNITY FOR PIANO MANUFACTURER Good opportunity for piano concern. Old established music house located in the heart of the business section in Buffalo, N. Y. Will rent space for the sale of pianos to a reliable piano concern. Address Music Trade, "Box 1461," The Talking Machine World, 383 Madison Ave., New York City. FOR SALE Interest in a well established music business to person who can invest as much as $2,000 cash and take charge as manager, as I have other business that requires my time. E. P. Burton, Hamlet, N. C. WANTED — Resident salesmen with following among music trade to sell highly efficient radio set and complete line of parts. Representation desired in following cities: Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, Baltimore, Atlanta, New Orleans and other populous centers. A real future for men of the right calibre. Write Box B. D., Room 416, 38 Park Row, New York City. LeRoy Webb & Co. are now fully settled in their new quarters on Pryor street. The location is central, the space ample, and the facilities, with a bank of six Unico booths, permits of the utmost in record service. The company is featuring Sonoras and Strands, along with the Victor line. The Elyea Talking Machine Co., Victor distributor, has recently added C. A. Powers to its sales force as traveling representative in the south Georgia and South Carolina territory. Mr. Powers is well known because of his long experience in the Victor line, and is well equipped to aid Victor dealers in planning sales campaigns, etc. Park W. Willis, Jr., mechanical engineer of the Victor Talking Machine Co., held an important conference with the managers and service men of the Atlanta Victor dealers on October 29. Mr. Willis is now visiting Victor dealers throughout the Southeast. These conferences are proving most beneficial. The Elyea Talking Machine Co has added a service expert to its staff, in the person of G. D. Elyea, who has just returned after a visit of several weeks to .the Victor factory in Camden. The Smith Music House, Blytheville, Ark, was recently sold to J. D. Pope, Searcy, Ark., who plans an opening sales drive. FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS TRADE Eveready and Automatic Portable phonographs. Models retailing at $15, $20, $25. 50% discount for samples. 10% extra in dozen lots. Fulton Talking Machine Co., 253 Third Ave., New York City FOR SALE 500 single and double spring motors, tone arms and sound boxes. Samples, $3.50 up to $6.00 per set. Suitable for table phonographs and portables. 200 Columbia tone arms and sound boxes, $3.50 per set. Fulton Talking Machine Co., 253 Third Ave., New York City. WANTED Wide-awake salesmen calling on the music, piano and phonograph trade in any part of the United States. Can easily make five hundred dollars a month. Must have established trade. This is a side-line commission proposition. Will allot exclusive territory. Sales will increase rapidly. Commission paid on all repeat orders. This is no experiment. Several salesmen are now making big money. This proposition will not interfere with your present work. Write today before the best territory is taken. Address "Box 1423," care The Talking Machine World, 383 Madison Ave., New York City. CARVED LEGS Eight designs in gum, oak and mahogany. Prices reduced. Send for circular. Klise Mfg. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. FOR SALE Victrola and radio store in flourishing town of 45,000 about 40 miles from New York. Doing a good and increasing business with excellent prospects. Other interests demand owner's entire time. Address "Box 1453," care The Talking Machine World, 383 Madison Ave, New York City. WORLD'S CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Any member of the trade may forward to this office a "Situation" advertisement intended for this Department to occupy a space of four lines, agate measure, and it will be inserted free. Replies will also be forwarded without cost. Additional space will be at the rate of 25c. per line. If bold faced type is desired the cost of same will be 25c. per line. Rates for all other classes of advertising on application.