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The talking machine world (July-Dec 1918)

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110 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD December 15, 1918 WORLD'S CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Any member of the trade may forward to this office a "Situation" advertisement intended for this Department to occupy a space of four lines, agate measure, and it will be inserted free. Replies will also be forwarded without cost. Additional space will be at the rate of 25c. per line. If bold faced type is desired the cost of same will be 25c. per line. PHONOGRAPH RECORDER WANTED, experienced, capable and enterprising. Will make good proposition for all or part time. Confidential. Address "Box 565," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. RECORDING EQUIPMENT WANTED; new or second-hand, also shaver, tanks, dies, presses, lathes, rheostats, etc. Address "Box 566," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. WANTED — By January first want to connect with large talking machine manufacturer who makes a medium-priced line, to sell through the South and Southwest in connection with line of pianos. Have strong following among the best rated piano and furniture concerns in this territory. Best of references furnished. Address "Box 567," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. SALESMAN WANTED to take orders for standard article in great demand all over the country; sold in phonograph stores, drug stores, stationery, hardware, dry goods stores, etc. Steady employment and liberal remuneration. Address "Box 568," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. DOUBLE PRICE is offered for Columbia Record A5116. Address A. O. Lamson, 216 Fulton St., New York. A FEW shares offered, start at big discount, involving manufacture of new highly developed phonograph. Address "Box 574," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. SALESMAN WANTED— If you cover the phonograph trade in any section of the United States and are interested in a live proposition, either as a side line or as your main line, we have an interesting offer. In answering state territory now covered. Address "Box 522," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. LARGE Record Manufacturer desires services of high-class salesman for Middle West among jobbers only. An excellent opportunity to make big money. Address "O. C. 10," care The Talking Machine World, 209 South State St., Chicago, 111. WANTED — New and second-hand Victor and Columbia talking machines and records. Spot cash paid for them. Deninger Cycle Co., Rochester, N. Y. SALESMAN wants to carry line of phonographs through the entire South on commission basis. Address "Box 569," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. • SITUATION WANTED— Manager of Victor store with eight years' practical experience in large Eastern city wishes to connect with firm on salary and commission basis. Has good education and genial personality. Address "Box 570," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. ■ WANTED — Phonograph shop. Victor shop preferred with or without Kodak agency. Complete details in first letter. Address "Box 571," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. POSITION WANTED— Live-wire wants to hear from firms contemplating to extend business to Asia Minor (an excellent field), also Balkan States. Big opportunity. Address "Important," The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. WANTED — Salesmen to* carry line of well-known music rolls and phonograph accessories on commission basis. Address "Box 561," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave. New York. POSITION WANTED — Talking machine salesman, five years' experience, expert repairman, can take full charge, can handle both American and foreign trade. Address ' Box 562," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York PHONOGRAPH recorder required, thoroughly experitnced and able to install and operate. Replies confidential. Address "Box 558," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. POSITION WANTED— City salesman or department manager — by man of twelve years' experience. Best references. State particulars. Address 'TJox 549," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. SITUATION WANTED— Salesman (35) acquainted with every angle of the business. Phonographs, records and sundries. Vigorous result getter on road. Drawing account against commission. Address "Phonographs," 22 East 125th St., New York. POSITION WANTED— Talking machine salesman, five years' experience. Inside position large city preferred. Familiar with all well known machines. References. Address "A. P. 2," Talking Machine World, 209 So. State St., Chicago, 111. WANTED — Thoroughly experienced, aggressive Edison, Victor and Columbia manager is open to manage department. Any location. Success guaranteed. Address "J. L. 8," care The Talking Machine World, 209 South State St., Chicago, 111. SITUATION WANTED— Trade builder open for position November 1. My record of sales will be of interest to manufacturers who wish to further their output. Address "Box 560," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. To Phonograph or Record Salesmen or Dealers you think you could sell a brand new attachment, which goes on the Victor sound box and • remains there permanently, which is so simple a child can put it on, which when used enables the Victor to play all records with equal beauty of reproduction without removing or turning the sound box and which is protected by basic patent applications, we would be glad to have you write us telling us in what territory and how you expect to sell the attachment. Address "Box 575,'' care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth avenue, New York. WILL YOU HIRE BRAINS? I know the phonograph business thoroughly from the retailer's standpoint. I know his problems, and how to meet them, from actual experience. I started a store a couple of years ago with practically nothing and have built it up to be the leading store for both machines and records in its neighborhood. My capital is limited, and keeps me from doing things in a big way. My initial success has been so great that I feel that I can take hold of a much larger proposition and build it up. If there is some manufacturer or distributor of machines or records who needs an active young man, let' us meet. Address "J. M.," care The Talking Machine World, 373 fourth Ave., New York. FOR SALE Phonograph records, lateral cut, 10 and 12 inch standard make, a fine assortment of vocal and instrumental selections. Steel phonograph finest quality, 100 to envelope, 60 cents per thousand. I. DECK1NGER 3064 Albany-Crescent Ave. New York RECORDER Thoroughly experienced recorder, familiar with all departments of record manufacturing and wax making. Own complete lateral and vertical instruments, accessories, wax formulas, etc. Competent to efficiently handle any part of recording work. Desires permanent connection where conscientious work is appreciated Address "Box 573," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. WANTED Victor talking machines and records. Highest cash prices paid. No quantity too large. Call, write or phone. TERMINAL EXCHANGE 1208 Filbert Street, Philadelphia Pa. Bell Phone, Locust 5716 Always Open Pre-War Prices ON PHONOGRAPH PARTS Motors, double springs cpt. with 12" T. T., each 5.00 Motors, single spring cpt. with 10" T. T., each 2.25 Tonearms, universal, with mica soundbox No. K-l, each. 1.75 Tonearms, universal. No. H2, Sonora style, each 2.75 Soundbox, fit Victor tonearm. No. H-l, each 1.50 Soundbox, fit Standard tonearm. No. K-5, each 0.75 Main springs for Edison disc, 1%", each 1.75 Main springs tor Columbia disc, 1", each 0.60 Main springs, %" obloug hole, each 0.35 Main springs for Columbia disc, %" round hole, each... 0.30 Main springs, %" x 0.20 x 8', each 0.30 Main springs, 1%". At Victor, each 0.70 Governor springs for Columbia motor, each 2 c..; per 100.. 1.20 Governor springs for Victor motor, each 2c; per 100 1.20 Governor screws for Columbia motor, each lc. ; per 100... 0.50 Governor shafts for Blick, or Wonder motor, each 4.15 Governor shafts for Heineman No. 0 or 11, each 0.20 Steel needles, full tone, in envelopes, per 1,000 needles... 0.60 Sapphire needles for Edison disc, each 0.30 Sapphire needles for Pathe disc, each , 0.30 Genuine Edison diamond for disc, each , 2.25 Mica diaphragms, 1st for Victor soundbox, each 0.15 Mica diaphragms, 1st for Columbia soundbox, each 0.25 Mica diaphragms, 1st for all Standard soundboxes, each. 0.22 Mica diaphragms, for Paths and Brunswick, each 0.50 Turn-table, felt green, 10", each 0.15 Turn-table, felt green, 12", each.. 0.20 Barrels, assembled, for Blick or Triton motors, each 0.60 Barrel, bottom gears; Blick or Triton motors, each 0.15 Needle cups, fit on Columbia, per 100 2.25 Needle cups, with covers, for used needles, per 100 3.75 FAVORITE PHONOGRAPH ACCESSORY CO. 1491 DeKalb Avenue Brooklyn, N. Y. CABINETS A few hundred cabinets of several different styles, all in excellent condition, are available for immediate shipment. Both quartered oak and birch mahogany finish. McLANE MFG. CO. Milford, New Hampshire BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Piano and Talking; Machine Store for rent, account sickness. Splendid chance for live man to step into money making; place. Local ion has been music store for years. Only one in city of 10,000. Rent $40.00. Six months free. Sheet music department owned by another party. THE DEMING MUSIC CO. Deming Building; Kedlands, California. VICTORS COLTJMBIAS, EDISONS. SONORAS, PATHE AND OTHER MAKE PHONOGRAPHS FOR SALE, ENTIRE LOT OR SEPARATELY. MAKE YOUR OWN PRICE. QUICK ACTION REQUIRED. CHANCE OF A LIFETIME. DEUTSCH BROS. 3rd Ave. and 133rd St., New York City WANTED By a progressive company a man who knows music and has mechanical ability and wishes to learn the art of recording. We will pay a good salary while learning. An opportunity for the right man.Please state fully in application all facts which would be of interest. Address "Box 576," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. WANTED Victor and Columbia records, new and second-hand. State condition. PLAYER ROLL & RECORD EXCHANGE 901-903 Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, Minn. FOR SALE On account of ill health am compelled to dispose of my business, Columbia Agency, and full line of records. Ideal location with 75,000 population to draw on. For further ■ details address "Box 572," care The Talking Machine World, 373 Fourth Ave., New York. jl HOW MANY SAVED MONEY . .During the period of the war many concerns adopted the practice of saving all the twine, cord and string used to bind incoming parcels and packages, and in this way accumulated a large part of the necessary cord, etc., needed for binding outgoing packages. This is a plan which should still show a substantial saving if con^ tinued during peace times".