The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1906)

8 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. carries a good-sized stock of popular makes of machines and records. Having once been a resident of San Francisco, L. F. Geissler, general manager of the Victor Talking ]\Iachine Co., has taken a deep interest in the affairs of that city, both at the time of the earthquake and Are and since. At Camden, N. J., it has been understood that the famous Victor, "His Master's Voice," "picture" was originated by Mr. Eldredge Johnson. He had a dog at one time which closely resembled the one in the "picture" which is peering into the talking machine, and if, as related in the July World, a Massachusetts gentleman originated or, rather, "discovered" the "picture," a belief long cherished by Camdenians, falls. Some Camden people are so sure the dog in the picture was Mr. Johnson's pet canine that they can almost tell the name of the photographer where Mr. Johnson had the "picture" taken. "Sure," said one old resident, "that's Mr. Johnson's dog. He was a sort of bulldog-poodle dog, and his name was 'Jack.' Gee whillikens! I knew the dog well!" "Was it Mr. Johnson's dog?" is a question which bids fair to become quite as interesting as "The lady or the tiger?" problem, made famous by Frank R. Stockton. MUSIC IN PITT STREET! Rival Venders Start Talking Machines With Love Tunes to Attract Trade. Pitt street, between Grand and Broome, is now known as a musical center. All the airs that are dear to the ears of the east side there mingle in a mighty roar until late in the night. As yet there has been no complaint to the Health Department because, though the street is narrow and the average family has not less than five children, neither the heat nor the crowded quarters have disturbed the nerves of the community and there is not a case of illness on the block. The people are happy with the music that has recently been added to their pleasures through a war among the cand5' stores. It all began a week ago, when Sam Berger placed in his store a talking machine which ground out all the tunes that are favorites with the boys and girls, and naturally the young men bought candy for their sweethearts from Berger. His store became the lovemaking center of the neighborhood. Isaac Davis across the way could not stand for tbis competition, and bought a larger talking machine with a large horn. This brought the, crowd flocking to his place of business, the favorite being "Chasan und Kalla Mozzel Tof." The children can dance to this to tlieir hearts' delight. The older couples can hold hands without being discovered because of the crowd, and it is not difficult to slip an arm around a waist without being too conspicuous, . . The new machine helped Samuel Cohen, whose store is just in the neighborhood. He profited by the overflow, and did not have to pay for anything. Learning that Berger is to get a still larger singing machine, Cohen, who believes in fair play, means to buy the largest talking machine made, warranted to play with emotion "Kim, Kim Smelke a Heim." The news has filled the healthy, happy community with untold delight. THEY HAVE "CANNED" THE SQUEAL. One of the scenes in the dramatized version of Upton Sinclair's novel, the "Jungle," which, as everybody knows, treats of conditions in the stockyards of Chicago, depicts a number of hogs being led to the slaughter. The agonized squeals of the hogs will be reproduced by a series of talking machines placed behind the stage. The records have already been made in Chicago. What next? LIVELY CAMPAIGN IN RICHMOND. Since obtaining the agency for the Victor talking machines, the Cabie Company have been carrying on a vigorous advertising campaign, especially in the South. The Richmond branch is turning out some very clever advertising, the work of Edward H. Mayfield, and it is the kind of publicity that will undoubtedly speil success. POWERS & HENRY CO. ACTIVITY. Doing a Big Business in Tlneir New Store — Grand Opera Concerts to Be Inaugurated. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Pittsb>urg, Pa., August 7, 1906. The new talking machine store opened not long ago by the Powers & Henry Co., at the corner of Sixth street and Duquesne Way, is now fully established and running smoothly. An extensive line of machines and over 150,000 records are carried in stock, and as an inducement for the opening to attract a crowd to their store they gave to all persons presenting a certain ad. clipping, and who owned a cylinder machine, one Columbia record from a late catalogue. To those presenting the ad. who owned disc machines they sold 10-inch records for 15 cents, although the regular price is 60 cents. The quarters take up 8,000 feet of floor space, and in their line will be found Edison, Victor, Columbia and Zonophone records and machines. In addition to all their other inducements, the Powers & Henry Co. will in September commence a series of grand opera concerts during the afternoons, when such stars as Caruso, Melba, Schumann-Heink and Sembrii-h and others may be heard. Some remarkably fine specimens of twelve-inch records, made by the American Record Co., Hawthorne, Sheble & Prescott, sole selling agents, have been recently shown to the trade. Highgrade recording is in evidence, and quietness of surface is particularly noticeable, all of which reflects great credit on their laboratory methods under the able management of J. 0. Prescott. Perry B. Whitsit, of the Perry B. Whitsit Co., Columbus, O., has been enjoying a vacation in Danbury, New Hampshire. We Sell \m mm aqu poms THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR US-HOW ABOUT YOU ? Being Distributors of Victor Machines and Records only, it stands to reason that we can give you better service in this hne than can those who job several lines, as we give our whole time and attention to satisfying the wants of those dealers who want Victor Goods and who want the best service possible. WE INVITE A TRIAL OF OUR ABILITY IN "DELIVERING THE GOODS." OUR NEEDLES ?SI PERFECT-MEDIUM-QUIET These are our own brands, put up by us. You can depend upon them every time. We have Hundreds of Satisfied Users ARE YOU ONE? Write us for full information. Samples sent free to dealers. THE TRUE TONE SOUND BOX PRICE ^,00 EACH Not an Experiment, but a Perfected Musical Instrument Has a Two-Inch Diaphragm. For VICTOR TAPER ARM only Simple in construction, trueintoue^ — giving a reproduction whicli surpasses anything you liave ever lieard. Tlie tone is natural. Voices enunciate more distinctly and instruments are true to life. We have satisfied a great many distributors and dealers. Can we not satisfy you? WE WILL SEND A SAMPLE UPON RECEIPT OF THE PRICE. If it is not satisfactory, return it, and we will refund your money. Regular Victor Discounts to Distributors and Dealers. AMERICAN TALKING MACHINE COMPANY 586 FULTON STREET, BROOKLYN— N. Y. CITY Largest Talking Machine House in the City