The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1903-Feb 1904)

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EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. ABOUT PRINTED MATTER. Among the new things in the way of printed matter is a pamphlet entitled "The Art of Making Phonograph Records." It is Form No. 427. The matter of successfully making Phonograph Records is so much a question of experiment and experience that no treatise can cover the subject thoroughly. The best that can be done is to offer general suggestions, and that is what our little booklet does. The subject is treated under the following heads : Introduction, Selecting a Recorder, Adjusting the Phonograph, Blank Cylinders, Concerning Horns, Making Talking Records, Vocal Records, Band Records, Violin, String Orchestra, Banjo and Mandolin Records; Vocal Duets and Quartettes. We want all Jobbers and Dealers to have a sufficient supply of these booklets to give one to every owner of an Edison Phonograph who is interested in making Records, but the edition at our disposal is not large enough to permit them being used for general circulation. A sample copy is being sent out with the April Supplements. A new edition of Catalogue of Accessories and Coin-Slot Phonographs, Form 376, is now ready. It is simply a reprint of the catalogue now being used and contains no new matter. Jobbers will please use up those they have on hand before placing a new order. Form 409, the card showing in colors the curious boy and his hatchet, and Form 414, the four-page machine folder, are in much demand by the trade. The mails daily bring requests from Dealers for a supply of catalogues and other printed matter, but no instructions are given concerning shipping. We want every Dealer to have a reasonable quantity of catalogues, etc., and if he cannot get it from his Jobber we want him to write us. We feel, however, that when we make no charge for printed matter we have done all that, can be expected of us and that Dealers should pay expressage. Catalogues are too heavy to send by mail and we -cannot send them that way. In a few days we shall send to every Dealer on our list an order entitling the holder to one of the celluloid show cards now being made by this Company, and upon presentation of this order any Jobber through whom the Dealer has signed will supply the card. If a Dealer buys direct, the card will be sent with the next goods shipped from the factory after the order is sent back to us. Jobbers will be instructed to send them to none but bona fide Dealers who have signed through them. This plan will get one of the cards in the hands of every Dealer and will avoid duplication. After many delays the printer has delivered the eight-page booklet "Looking for the Band," about which the Jobbers were advised in February. Orders then placed, both for imprints and without, will be shipped before May 20. Further orders for this booklet, if not top large, will be filled to those in the trade who will agree to use in some specially nice way. The booklet shows the series of pictures of the two little girls "Looking for the Band" which were used on hanger No. 366. A sample copy will be mailed this month. KIND WORDS ABOUT THE MONTHLY. Theo. F. Bentel Co., Pittsburg, Pa.: The Edison Phonograph Monthly, published exclusively for the benefit of the trade, came to us in due time, and we are very glad to receive it, as it contains some very valuable information, and the idea strikes us as an exceptionally good one, and removes any possibility of over-sight on the part of regular Jobbers in supplying Suspended Dealers. There are a number of other points that strike us as good ones, but this fact alone is worth the cost of the issue. Again congratulating you on the issue and hoping it will continue, we remain. L. S". Atkinson, Tilt on, N. H.: Your new Monthly is all right and fills a long felt want. Monroe S. North, Batavia, N. Y.: 1 have found the first two copies of the Phonograph Monthly full of valuable information, and that is just what I want as I am young in the business, sixteen years of age. Daniel R. Weed, Jr., Matteawan, N. Y.: Have received the second issue of the Edison Phonograph Monthly and to show you my appreciation would say I would be willing to contribute to the support of it if I thought it was to be discontinued, and I think I voice the sentiment of many more admiring Dealers. The Edison Phonograph Monthly in the printing line is like the new Moulded Records in the Record line — the best on the market. George E. Buss, New Philadelphia, O.: I thank you. very much for the Edison Phonograph Monthly. It will, in my mind, keep the Phonograph world together. ' E. N. Whitford, Great Cacapon, W. Va.: Have just received the April number of Phonograph Monthly, but you failed to send me the March number. Please send me one. I think you have done a splendid thing in issuing this journal as it will be a help to Dealers. Turner & Kennerdell, Kittanning, Pa : Our April Phonograph Monthly does not contain page 2, giving the May list of Records. Kindly send us a complete number. The Monthly is of great value to the Dealer, and we do not want to miss any number or part of a number. C. C. Bubenzer, Bunkie, La.: I am in receipt of your Phonograph Monthly, which I heartily welcome. I think this publication fills a long felt want.