The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1916)

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Our Plant Page 9 This shows how, in the course of the fire, molten glass ran down the walls like water. (Insert) Notwithstanding the fact that this drop light was melted out of shape and punctured its filament was still good. Letter Sent Out by Mr. Edison to the Phonograph Trade When a man's birthday comes around it doesn't simply mean that he is a year older. It means that he has gained another year of knowledge and experience and is starting a new year which he can make more useful and productive than any previous year. We promised to be back in the game within thirty days after the fire. We were turning out finished goods again in just twenty-two days. We expect to make 1915 the best year in the history of the business. We shall do our part, we believe you will do yours. THOMAS A. EDISON. The first disc phonograph, disc record, blue amberole record, blue amberole mould, and dictating machine blank to come through after the fire. For dates see Page 1 1 . If This Order Cannot Be Given IMMEDIATE RIGHT OF WAY Telegraph at Once at Our Expense The material covered by attached Edison Storage Battery Company's Purchase Order No. is for re-equipping the Plant of the Edison Phonograph Works DESTROYED BY FIRE, December 9, 1914, and Mr. Edison, personally, and his staff are working day and night on the reconstruction. The Edison Storage Battery Plant was in no way injured by the fire, and is therefore called upon to help recover, rebuild and install the machinery for the allied companies. Other manufacturers are assisting us to make this a record recovery. ARE YOU WITH US ALSO? If so. Ship by Quickest Route and Bill to Us. R. A. BACHMAN. V. P. and Gen'l Mgr., Edison Storage Battery Co., Orange, N. J. Form No. 1 169— 12-14-1 M. Order Sticker Printed in Red and Attached to All Orders. Note that the word ''Rush" is not used, but these Stickers produced results that the telegraph and long-distance 'phones could not obtain.