The talking machine world (July-Dec 1918)

July 15, 1918 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 73 FROM OUR CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS— (Continued from page 72) In Service at the Front Ray Orwig, Frank Johnson and Clarence Britton, three of the boys who were formerly connected with the various departments of the Talking Machine Shop, are now fighting at the front in France. In all there are seven members of the Talking Machine Shop now in the service. Four still are here in training, but only too anxious to get over with their fellow workers in order to get a crack at the Hun. Wiswell on Trade Conditions L. C. Wiswell, manager of the Victor department of Lyon & Healy, made a short trip to Pittsburgh last week in order to make a comparison with the business conditions of both Pittsburgh and Chicago. "I made a round of the.houses in Pittsburgh and since coming home I have visited a number of places here in Chicago and I find that the conditions of both cities are very similar. The machine situation has eased a little and records are in big demand. The retail business is fair, but the wholesale is slowed down a little. There is nothing to worry about, however, as regards the business of the past month for an investigation of the records shows that the business carried on was practically the same as last year." Makes Good Connections G. W. Fricke, treasurer of the Lakeside Supply Co., stated that he made several excellent connections for both mica diaphragms and sapphire needles. He is now in a position to take care of the trade and supply Jts wants for mica diaphragms in all sizes and any quantity. The connection made for the jewel needles, which, by the way, are both sapphire and diamond point, was made with one of the largest lapidaries, making these articles in this country. Mr. Fricke also stated that they are filling a great number of orders for their new one position tone arm and. that the Lakeside rotometer is in great demand. Cash Business Only Harry Martin, of Kohoka, Mo., who is the Victor dealer of that town and also handles a line of well-known pianos and players, was a recent Chicago visitor. Mr. Martin stated that he is enjoying a very good trade in his town and is selling his talking machines out for cash only, and has no trouble in getting away with it. The New Hiawatha The Hiawatha Phonograph Co. made their first shipments the latter part of last week from the new factory at Geneva, 111. Sales Manager Moynahan states that they are highly pleased with the facilities offered by the new plant which, in many respects, are far in advance of those of the old factory at Ottawa, 111. While the styles and models remain practically the same, there have been numerous minor changes in design, which in the aggregate add considerably' to the appearance and value of the machine. In response to the demand in their trade for a large machine built on the massive order they now have in work a new model which will be ready for shipment in ten days. It will be fifteen inches in height, exceptionally attractive design and will retail at $175. The other Hiawatha models retail respectively at $40, $65, $85 and $115.' The new addition they now have enables the dealer to supply a machine for every pocket. Automatic Container Co.'s Display The Automatic Container Co. have their entire line of record containers on display in the Furniture Manufacturers' Exhibition Building at 1319 Michigan avenue. The furniture manufacturers hold their exhibitions in this building semi-annually during the entire months of both July and January, These exhibits are always well attended by the furniture dealers from all over the United States, and full and complete lines of all kinds of household furniture are shown. The Automatic Container's exhibit occupies a large space on the third floor of this building, which by the way is the main one, there being two other exhibitions used in conjunction with this one, the other buildings being located a few blocks away. Six Best Sellers for the Month Edison announces the six best sellers for the month as follows: "Elegie" and "O Solo Mio (My Sunshine)"; "O Dry Those Tears!" and "Oft in the Stilly Night"; "Somewhere in France is the Lily" and "When Johnny Marches Away"; "Johnson 'Jazz Blues' " and "Umbrellas to Mend"; "Darktown Strutters' Ball" and "They Go Wild, Simply Wild, Over Me"; "U. S. Army Camp Songs." The Pathe six best sellers for the month are: "Ten Little Bridesmaids" and "Stop, Look and Listen"; "Fancy You Fancying Me" and "The Further It is From Tipperary"; "His Wonderful Irish Brogue" and "Do You Want Us to Lose the War"; "Hawaiian Nights" and "Somewhere in Hawaii"; "Our Country is in it Now" and "Your Lips are No-Man's Land but Mine"; "Lights Out" and "Liberty Lads." The six best Columbia sellers for the month are: "Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight" and "Fancy You Fancying Me"; "Regretful Blues" and "Ev'rybody's Crazy 'Bout the Doggone Blues but I'm Happy"; "The Story Book Ball" and "Musical Sam From Alabam'"; "Just Like Washington Crossed the Delaware (General Pershing Will Cross the Rhine)" and "What Are You Going to Do to Help the Boys"; "There's a Little Blue Star in the Window" and "Mammy's Little Pansy"; "We Stopped Them at the Marne" and "Hike! Hike! Hike!" Emerson announces the best sellers as follows: "The Russians Were Rushin'; The Yanks Started Yankin' " and "We Stopped Them at the Marne"; "They Were All Out of Step But Jim" and " 'N' Everything"; "The Last Long Mile" and "A Little Bit of Sunshine from Home"; "Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty" and "Keep the Home Fires Burning"; "There's A Long, Long Trail" and "The Missouri Waltz"; "National Emblem" and "Gate City." The six best Victor sellers for the month are: "The War Baby's Lullaby"; "Little Mother of Mine"; "The Volunteers" (March) and "Liberty Forever" (March); "Your Lips are No (Continued on page 74) TONE ARM and REPRODUCER Has Honestly Earned Its Reputation for the Exceptional Quality, Purity, Clearness and Sweetness of Its Tone. 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