The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1903-Feb 1904)

16 EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. THE TALKING MACHINE AS AN AID. The Phonograph in its various forms has thus far been more a thing of amusement than of practical advantage. The talking machine is a most wonderful affair and its uses must become of great benefit in scientific and other practical matters. In fact it is gradually working up to fill a place in the arts and utilities of life. The anthropologist and philologist are finding it a great aid to their investigations. The Academy of Sciences in New York city is making a collection of the various dialects of Austria, Germany, France, India and the North American Indians, which is to be preserved for future use. A method of preservation of the Records has been devised, and in the future the historian, novelist and philologist will find them of great value in their studies. There are indeed a thousand ways in which the talking machine may be of practical use, both in immediate service and in the preservation of spoken language. — Musical Trade Review, HOW A STOLEN PHONOGRAPH IN= FORMED THE POLICE. A New York city thief made the mistake of his life on April 21 when he stole a Phonograph from a resident of the Bronx district. He forgot that the Phonograph was a talking machine. The owner of the Phonograph gave the police its number and names of several Records stolen at the same time. Two detectives sent out to find the stolen property were passing a shop on Third avenue when they heard a Phonograph playing one of the missing tunes. Entering they found the thief trying to sell the stolen machine and Records. Giving trading stamps with Edison Pho= nographs and Records is a violation of our Agreement and will not be allowed. MAY ADVERTISING. The May advertising of the National Phonograph Co. introduces to the trade and the public a new Phonograph girl. Her charming and smiling face appeared in half and quarter pages in the following May publications : American Boy, Argosy, Booklovers, Bookman, Brown Book, Collier's Weekly, Craftsman, Current Literature, Everybody's, Four Track News, Field & Stream, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Magazine, Life, Lippincott's, Metropolitan, Munsey's, National Magazine, Outing, Outlook, Overland, Pearson's, Photo Era, Popular Monthly, Recreation, Review of Reviews, St. Nicholas, Saturday Evening Post, Smart Set, Success, Town and Country, Town Topics. Advertisments of the Company in other forms also appeared in the Commercialist, Musical Record and Review, Overland Magazine, Science and Industry, and many smaller publications. There are few lines that yield such quick results from a little pushing as Edison Phonographs and Records. The experience of Jobbers and Dealers everywhere is that local advertising, sending out circulars by mail, etc. , are at once followed by a gratifying increase in business. The public is fully aware of the superior character of Mr. Edison's inventions, and the Dealers who are pushing the business are getting excellent results. Let the people know, Mr. Dealer, that you carry a complete stock of machines and can get Records at short notice, if you cannot carry a full stock, Everyone Loves The EDISON PHONOGRAPH NONE GENUINE WITH0U1 £<mama>b & Cdiaaru The Phonograph is distinguished from other talking machines by its absolute freedom from scratching and pure, natural tones of music or voice. The Phonograph is infinitely superior. The Phonograph is sold in 5,000 stores. Call at the nearest dealer's and hear the modern Phonograph with the new Edison Moulded Records and the Neiu Reproducer. Phonographs from $ro.OO to $100.00. Records, 50c.; $5.00 per dozen. NATIONAL PHONOGRAPH CO.. Orange. N. J. NEW YORK. 8) Chambers St. CHICAGO, )04 Wabash Ave. SAN FRANCISCO. 9JJ Market St EUROPE, }2 Rempart Saint Oeorje$.^NTWEgf; BELGIUM. and thus get your share of business. Get a quantity of circulars printed by the'eompany and see that they go to the people interested in music. If your Jobber cannot supply you, write us direct. All we ask is that you pay expressage. If you are nearer to Chicago write our branch office at 304 Wabash avenue.