The talking machine world (Jan-June 1928)

•4 The Talking Machine World, New York, March, 1928 Brunswick Co. Has Many New Artists New York Recording Studios Name List of Musical Comedy, Vaudeville and Radio Stars to Record for Brunswick and Banjo Buddy, radio and motion picture theatre favorite. The announcement of the signing of these artists to record exclusively for Brunswick records is certain to be enthusiastically received by Brunswick dealers, for each of the artists has a wide following. The popular record catalog of the Brunswick Co. has been considerably augmented by the addition of a number of the newer established artists, according to an announcement by H. Emerson Yorke, of the popular department of the Brunswick recording studios, located in New York City. The following artists, prominent in various branches of the entertainment field, will in future be heard exclusively on Brunswick records: Belle Baker, singing comedienne, long a headline favorite with vaudeville audiences; Zelma O'Neal, star of the musical comedy "Good News;" Arnold Johnson's Orchestra, now playing at the Park Central Hotel, New York; Eddy Thomas, tenor of the Yacht Club Boys; Royal Hawaiians, vocal and instrumental ensemble, a feature of the National Broadcasting Co. programs; Robert Chisholm, baritone, now being featured in the musical show "Golden Dawn;" Dave Rubinoff, novelty violinist; Jessica Dragonette, soprano of the National Broadcasting Co.; Joe Rines and His Orchestra, of the Elks Hotel, Boston, Mass.; Dr. Rockwell, comedy monologist; Herbert Gordon and His Adelphia Whispering Orchestra, Hotel Adelphia, Philadelphia, Pa.; Hanopi Trio, Hawaiian Instrumental Trio; Varsity Four, novelty dance combination; Galla-Rini, accordionist featured in Keith vaudeville; Libby Holman, star in musical show "Merry-GoRound;" Kentucky Jubilee Choir, one of the features of the stage presentation at the Roxy Theatre, New York, and of the weekly radio broadcasts from this temple of entertainment, Columbia Firm Splitdorf Jobber Exide Carolina Distributing Co. to Cover Georgia and Parts of North and South Carolina in Interest of Splitdorf Radio Hal P. Shearer, general manager of the Splitdorf Radio Corp., Newark, N. J., has announced the appointment of the Exide Carolina Distributing Co., of Columbia, S. C, as wholesale distributor of the Splitdorf radio line. The negotiations were handled for the Columbia firm by Guy M. Tarrant, president of the company, who made a special trip to the Newark factory. The Exide Carolina Distributing Co. will cover lor the Splitdorf line Georgia, southeastern counties of South Carolina and southern counties of North Carolina. This firm is also distributor for Exide batteries, made by the Electric Storage Battery Co., of Philadelphia, Pa. Golden Sun Line Gains Popularity National Advertising and Interest-Arousing Dealer Helps Have Made the Golden Sun Line Widely Known The modern fireproof plant, shown herewith, is the home of the Golden Sun Co., Louisville, Ky. The plant is completely equipped to take A Unique Program The New York Edison Co. in preparation for its fifth series of the music of many lands, to be broadcast over station WRNY, New York, has distributed an attractive booklet, entitled: "The Music Map of the World." This work lists the programs to be given, together with brief notes on the musical developments of the countries the music of which is being featured. Where Golden Sun Products Are Made care of the increased demand for Sun reproducers, tone arms and attachments. National advertising and special dealer helps have placed the Sun reproducer in the front ranks. The Willett patent used in the type M-28 is fast becoming known as the most valuable contribution to the art of sound reproduction. The Golden Sun Co. has just prepared some very interesting sales literature which will be forwarded to any dealer on request. Opens New Store A new music store has been opened in Tuskegee, Ala., by A. & M. Gottlieb, featuring the Kimball phonograph line. F. M. Shelton is manager. From Soup to Nttts in BRILLIANTONE STEEL NEEDLES Get in on the feast of profits that progressive music store organizations are enjoying from the sale of Bagshaw needles. You have the choice of every style and tone needle now used — JUMBO — GILTEDGE — BRILLIANTONE — REFLEXO — or we will prepare a private brand for you. Bring the phonograph owning public to your shop and make money in your needle department. Write us today for details, prices and discounts. BRILLIANTONE STEEL NEEDLE COMPANY of AMERICA, Inc. 370 SEVENTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY