The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1914)

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14 EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY, FEBRUARY, 1914 O o o Come to the BRQWN Store and Hear the Wonderful New EDISON DIAMOND DISC PHONOGRAPH ' I ^rilNGS we characterize as " impossible" when told us, -* cease to be miracles when seen and heard with our own eves and ears. BISHOP HURST years ago when told that the first tinfoil phonograph was an instrument that would "talk back after being talked to" characterized the announcement as a fake. Not till he had visited Edison at Menlo Park and heard his own voice from it The good Bishop is long since dead but there are other doubting Thomas'es to-day who won't believe the Second Edison Wonder, till they see it and hear it with their own eyes and ears. They are inclined to characterize .Id belie Then he MARVELED ! the statement that it is An Incomparable Musical Instrument U)0TU as an exaggeration. But the fact remains that they will MARVEL more at its human voice than did the good Bishop in days gone by. And the more critical the ear the keener will be the enjoyment as they listen. There is absolutely nothing with which to compare it. It represents EDISON'S CROWNING TRIUMPH to perfectly record and perfectly reproduce sound. Don't argue; HEAR IT! "Real Music at Last!" will be your verdict as it has been of all who have heard it. YOU WILL MARVEL AT The beauty of the overtones. The sweetness of the reproduction. The human quality of the tone. The perfect pitch and modulation. YOU WILL BE DELIGHTED No needles to change. No wearing out of records. BUT A Diamond Point Reproducer. Indestructible records. Automatic stop. Beautiful cabinets. RECITALS EVERY HOUR From 9 A. M. to 6 P. M. Evening recitals by telephone appointment. We will play it whenever most convenient to you, for you must hear this marvelous musical instrument. Dont hesitate to ask us for an evening appointment. You will incur no obligation whatever. We're glad to demonstrate it whether you purchase or not. Come, bring your friends. A. BRQWN SQN CO., Schenectady, N Y H O (Near reproduction of a large newspaper advertisement. See page 8^