The Edison phonograph monthly (Mar 1904-Feb 1905)

IO EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY. No. 8878. "The Darkies' Dream," by the Edison Military Band, is a selection formerly made on the old style Record and played by the orchestra. It is re-listed because of numerous requests. It is now made by the Military Band and is a much finer Record. The dialogue at the beginning has been added to and the Record is thereby made much more realistic and entertaining. "The Darkies' Dream" is of the "never die out" kind, or as one of our clear-sighted dealers puts it, "As staple as flour, salt and sugar in a grocery store." Xo. 8879, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," is a unique Record by Len Spencer. In this Record the transformation scene of the play is given true to life and with care to details, of which there are rnany. The orchestra, organ and chimes in the distance, the discovery of Mr. Hyde after breaking in the door to Dr. Jekyll's laboratory give great realism to the scene. For years the play was the strongest attraction in Richard Mansfield's repertoire. No. 8880, "Teasing Medley," by the Edison Military Band, introduces "Teasing," "Save It for Me," "Alexander," and "I've Got a Feelin' for You." The Military Band medleys that we have listed from time to time have been exceedingly popular throughout the country. The one listed this month will be found to equal any of them in attractiveness. It consists of four big favorites, while the song for which the medley is named is especially popular at the present time. BERLIN BRANCH ADVERTISEMENT. Following is a translation of an advertisement of our Berlin branch, published in a trade paper : THOMAS A. EDISON, To whose genius the world owes the wonderful invention of the reproduction of sound, made in the beginning of the year 1902 two important improvements to the Phonograph, which make it superior to all other talking' machines. To-day the Edison Phonograph is therefore the most perfect talking machine. These improvements were the new Edison Gold Moulded Records and a new reproducing device. Edison Phonographs are constructed on scientific principles. Edison Phonographs are not only reproducing apparatus, but they can always be adapted for recording purposes. Half the pleasure in the possession of the Phonograph is the making of one's own records. Edison Gold Moulded Records are the result of many years' inventive work and lavish expenditure. They are of astonishing tone and purity, exempt from all disturbing sounds, and they wear to a very small extent. They furnish real music for the connoisseur. The Edison Gesellschaft protects its dealers against price cutting, and insures them a stipulated high profit on their Phonographs and Records, owing to its sales system. The Edison Gesellschaft only supplies Dealers, and does not enter into competition with the latter, either openly or secretly by means of retail shops. The Edison Gesellschaft is in a position to deliver promptly, considering the splendidly organized factories established in three European capitals — Berlin, Paris, and Brussels — and Orange, America. Three necessary features for a pleasant and profitable business relationship with dealers. Genuine Edison Phonographs and Gold Moulded Records bear the registered trademark . Catalogues, prices and terms through our factors or direct. EDISON GESELLSCHAFT, m. b. H. Berlin, Siidufer 23. MODEL "COPY". For the benefit of Dealers who may want some good "copy" for an advertisement, we take pleasure in reproducing the following argument from a large advertisement published by the American Phonograph Company in the Detroit daily papers : EDISON PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS. There is no doubt, no question of the vast superiority of Edison Phonographs and Edison Gold Moulded Records. They are the very finest in the world. Edison, that wonderful wizard in invention, perfected the Phonograph, until the tones of the human voice in all the various modulations are reproduced so naturally that you recognize at once who is speaking or who is singing. Edison Gold Moulded Records stand alone in the perfect reproduction of sound. Be it a band of sixty-two pieces; be it a comic minstrel with his banjo; be it a recitation, humorous or tragical ; be it the finest singer in the world — the Edison Gold Moulded Record reproduces, by the aid of the Edison Phonograph, absolutely, naturally. Now, then, why be tortured or annoyed with rank imitations? Why submit to imperfect reproduction? Why take a "bundle of noise" and discord, when you can enjoy a perfect reproduction without any extra expense? Nothing gives such conclusive evidence as your own personal comparison and experience. Therefore, we invite you, we urge you, to visit our store and let us give you a practical demonstration of the beauty and perfection of the Edison Gold Moulded Records with the Edison Phonograph. Why buy from the followers, when you can enjoy the efforts of the originators without extra expense. We have for years been the State headquarters for Edison Phonographs and Edison Gold Moulded Records. So sweetly perfect. No hiss, no scratch, no discord, but perfection in the reproduction of sound. Edison Phonographs cost no more than the commonplace sorts, and we make very easy terms — $1.00 a week if you like. Edison Gold Moulded Records are the only perfect Records, and we are now selling the regular 50c. qualities for 35c. Just think of the coming holidays and how charming a Christmas offering to your family or friends a good Edison Phonograph will be. Anyway, drop in and be entertained for a while.