The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1903-Feb 1904)

EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. PHONOGRAPH SHOULD BE IN MORE HOMES THAN ANY OTHER MU= SICAL INSTRUMENT. We wonder if Dealers realize that of all the musical instruments now in existence none should find their way into as many homes as the Phonograph. Such is not the case at the present time, but it should be if proper effort was made. The Phonograph should be in more homes than the piano for the reason that its cost is not one-tenth that of the latter instrument. More of them should be in general use than the violin, banjo, or other solo instrument because the latter require months of training to be able to use them satisfactorily, while the Phonograph requires no skill whatever — anyone may play it. The Phonograph is the greatest of all music making devices because of its easy adaptibility to homes of all classes. FAVORS A PUBLICATION FOR THE TRADE ONLY. Sunapee, N. H., Aug. io, 1903. Acknowledge receipt for the August list of Suspended Dealers. Also note that some Dealers advocate that the Edison Phonograph Monthly should be published in large quantities for distribution among Phonograph owners and intending purchasers. I would like to say that in my opinion the National Phonograph Co. issues a great plenty of advertising matter for distribution among the public at present — by this I do not mean any too much — but I think that the Dealers should have a paper issued to them only, wherein any business concerning discounts or other private matter can be discussed freely. Also think that the hanger No. 454 showing price list, terms and conditions of sale under which Edison Phonographs and Records are sold, to frame or hang in the store, will be a fine thing as some people always think that the goods that they want can be secured at a discount from some Dealer. Thanking you for the numbers of the Phonograph Monthly already received and hoping that it will be continued on the present lines indefinitely. In reviewing the policy of the National Phonograph Co. in protecting its Dealers, also their customers, I think that the business is carried on in as near a perfect manner as it is possible to handle such a large business. E. S. Perkins. TRADE INCREASES EACH MONTH. Quitman, Mo., Ausr, 5, 1903. We are in receipt of the Phonograph Monthly and think it one of the best we have had the good fortune to read. The article, "Moulded Records for Phonographs," gives us an idea as to the care and time that is given to produce the Records as we get them. Do not fail to send us the Monthly regularly for we do not want to, miss any of the trade ideas given in it. Our Record trade increases each month. J. R. Boyer. WOULD NOT PLAY WHEN FULL. Pigeon, Mich., July 24, 1903. We acknowledge with pleasure the receipt of the last issue of the Edison Phonograph Monthly and found it very interesting. We had a peculiar circumstance occur the other day and we thought it might be of interest to the readers of the paper. We sold an Edison Standard machine to a gentleman who owns the hotel and has a bar in connection. The other day he brought us the machine and wanted it fixed up. Said something was the matter with it, and there certainly was. Upon removing the Reproducer and holding it up side down we found that it was full of beer, which goes to prove that the Standard is a strictly temperate machine and will not play when full. Leipprandt Bros. GIVES AN OPEN AIR CONCERT. J. A. Foster, Dealer at Lisbon Falls, Me., sends one of the circulars he gets out each month when he receives each new lot of Edison Moulded Records. It was set in display type and was arranged as follows: FREE OPEN AIR CONCERT Saturday Evening, August 8, '03. consisting of the July list of New Edison Moulded Records Made in Standard Size, $5.00 per dozen. [Here was given the July list of Records. ] Concert takes place in front of FOSTER'S Store at 7.00 Sharp. Why not buy a Phonograph? $10, 20, 30, 50, $100. By Paying ONLY $1.00 PER WEEK. Catalogues and full information on request. MUSIC FOR EVERY HOME. Do not forget the day and date FOSTER'S MONTHLY "COMMENTS" A VALUABLE GUIDE. Fort Gaines, Ga., Aug. 8, 1903. I acknowledge receipt of Suspended List for August, and it is my pleasure to state I will not violate my contract, will under no circumstance deal with names published. In this connection allow me to thank you for the Edison Phonograph Monthly. It is precisely what has long been needed. Among the many matters of interest are the "comments" on the monthly issue of Records. I was much interested in "Comments on September Records," these will form a valuable guide. F. E. Grist. Hereafter Record No. 7013, "The Toreador Song," by J. J. Fisher, will be sung by Arthur Clifford. *