The talking machine world (July-Dec 1918)

38 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD July 15, 1918 The Trade In Philadelphia And Locality TALKING MACHINE DEALERS can greatly increase their profits without additional overhead expense, by selling the world-famous Weymann "KEYSTONE STATE" Musical Instruments a combination that has proved to be an instantaneous success. Write for catalogue H. A. WEYMANN & SON Manufacturers Victor 1 1 08 Chestnut St. Wholesalers Philadelphia, Pa. Established 1864 Philadelphia, Pa., July 6. — Another month in the talking machine business has passed, and the first half of 1918 is only a memory. It has brought with it satisfaction, foreboding and regret. Satisfaction that it was not nearly as bad a? it might have been in considering that we are in the midst of a war. It leaves in its path forebodings as to the future, which will keep the dealers on edge, as it has done during most of the six months past. And regrets that the manufacturers have found themselves in such a position that they have been unable to nearly supply the demand made upon them, thus relieving the dealers and jobbers of much profit that might have been theirs had they been able to get the goods. In the securing of stock the month has been no better or no worse than the few preceding months. The promise for a great percentage of stock did not materialize. The dealers were able to get a portion of what they need, perhaps enough to satisfy and hold their customers, but with expenses rising at all times, and with the opportunity to meet them limited, there is no wonder that the dealers feel a little bit depressed at the outcome. Report a Satisfactory Trade for June H. A. Weymann & Son report that their talking machine business in June has been satisfactory, in spite of the shortness of stock. They are getting their full share, they believe, and have been able to keep their dealers in line, due to the fact that they started to look out for their interests months ago. By getting the dealers to order early they have kept them supplied in a way that some firms with less foresight have been unable to do. They could have done very much more business, both wholesale and retail, and yet they claim that they have no reason to complain. They have been compelled to work with a small force, many of their men having been ordered to the army for some months past, and during June two more men were taken, Arthur Appenzeller and George E. F. Hottel, of the retail department. Removing to the New Home The Penn Phonograph Co. are partly at their new home, 913 Arch street, and partly at their old home on Ninth street. All their machines are shipped from the new address and the rec ord racks are being moved gradually in order that their business will not be handicapped. They are taking their time in moving, as there is no reason for hurry in any of the buildings. Their business last month was quite good, and it was ahead of June a year ago. Expanding Cheney Representation G. Dunbar Shewell, the representative in this section of the Cheney talking machine, is very well satisfied with the business he has been doing, and the agencies he has appointed in and near'Philadelphia, as well as in Washington and Baltimore, cities included in his territory. Mr. Shewell was in Washington on Monday to close an important deal. He says that he has been able to get his machines through in fine shape, and feels that he has been very fortunate in this respect. Death of William A. Weymann During the month William A. Weymann, who was in charge of the wholesale department of the Weymann store, and looked after the talk The Late William A. Weymann ing machine end of the business, died suddenly at Atlantic City. He had not been in the best of health and had gone to the shore to recuperate, Mrs. Weymann accompanying him. After several days he had improved so rapidly that Mrs. Weymann returned to this city, and Mr. Weymann expected to remain several days longer. One morning, while strolling on the board walk, he was fatally stricken, and within a few hours he had expired. His death was a great shock to his family, as well as to a host of trade friends. Mr. Weymann was forty-nine years of age and is survived by a widow, a daughter, Miss Helen Weymann, three sisters and two brothers, HE reputation that the Penn Phonograph Co. attained in the past for efficient Victor Service is the Victor dealer's guarantee that he will get through the Penn organization the finest service possible under war conditions. Penn Phonograph Co. 17 S. NINTH STREET PHILADELPHIA