The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1908)

16 Edison Phonograph Monthly, Oct., 1908 Trade Bulletins Sales Department Bulletin No. 16, September 24, 1908 Trade Information for Dealers Correspondence concerning this bulletin should mention its number and be addressed to the NATIONAL PHONOGRAPH COMPANY. SALES DEPARTMENT, Orange, N. J. The attention of Edison Dealers is called to the following information, the issuance of which has been made necessary by omissions from Bulletin No. 14, dated August 1, 1908, or by omissions and misunderstandings that have since arisen with reference to the prospective changes: Some Jobbers and Dealers have obtained the impression that with the issuance of the new Record and the new Machine, the present twominute Record and the present types of machines will be discontinued. This is incorrect. The new conditions will make no change whatever with the present type of Record or with the present Standard, Home or Triumph Machines. The two-minute Record will be continued and as great efforts made to improve it as heretofore. The present Standard, Home and Triumph Phonographs will be continued at the present prices. Jobbers and Dealers having on hand any of the present types of Home and Triumph Phonographs will be permitted to equip them with the new attachments and sell them at the same prices as combination machines, namely, $40 and $60. It must be understood, however, that when sold separately the present Home Phonograph must be at $35, the present Triumph Phonograph at $55 and Attachments at $7.50 each. Bulletin No. 14 made no reference to the return of the main shaft and mandrel replaced on present machines with the new Home and Triumph Attachments. Jobbers and Dealers must get back these parts wherever a sale of new attachments is made. In other words, Jobbers will be expected to return to us an equal number of old-style parts for the new ones shipped them; they, in turn, will require Dealers to return these parts, and Dealers must get them back from retail customers. The new parts are being shipped in a special box, which should be used for the return of the old ones. Jobbers are asked to make freight shipments of old parts to us when a sufficient number have been accumulated to warrant the cost of transportation charges. The latter will be borne by us. Jobbers who receive orders from Dealers for Amberol Records only should point out to such Dealers that they should also order a supply of attachments and new-style machines. Without these the Amberol Records will be useless. Jobbers should also caution Dealers against playing Amberol Records with a two-minute reproducer. It is also important that the four-minute reproducer shall not be played on two-minute Records. The Model B Attachments for Standard, Home and Triumph Machines, now being shipped, are intended for machines that have been in general use for several years past. They cannot be attached to the special machines sold in New York State and known as Model C. The latter machines require a special attachment, and Model C attachments should be ordered when wanted for Model C machines. This paragraph applies only to the New York State trade, and to such Jobbers and Dealers in the States bordering New York as have bought some of these special machines. Suspended List, Sept. 20, 1908 SUPERSEDING ALL PREVIOUS LISTS This list is supplemental to the Suspended Lists printed in the Edison Phonograph Monthly for June, 1908, which is still in force and must be given the same consideration by the trade as if reprinted in full herewith. CAL., Ghico — Moriss Kyrous (or Kryicus). The Postofflce News Stand. CONN., Meriden— J. F. Malloy. New London — Smith Bros. IOWA, Sidney — I. L. Morgan. ILL., ""Charleston — Frank Ricketts. KAN., Cuba — Mrs. Frank Barnett. MASS., Newburyport — Pentucket Phono. Store, M. H. McKinney, Prop. Needham — J. L. Davis. Northampton — W. T. Risley. *Roxbury — Theo. Rothe and Mr. Price of Fuller Elec. Co. Worcester — J. G. Williams, Prop. Williams' Book Store. MICH., Marshall — S. E. Cronin Estate. MINN., Elgin — J. Watterston. MISS., Sedalia— S. R. Payne. NEB., Alliance — B. F. Lockwood & Co. ♦Alma — Henry M. Dayton. Geneva — Geo. H. Nelson. * Sterling — Dr. W. L. Heilman.