The talking machine world (Aug-Dec 1919)

130 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD September 15, 1919 FROM OUR CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS— (Continued from page 128) merits in a highly artistic style. The copy throughout is written in a style calculated to impress the reader with the quality of the article it advertises. In addition to the above mentioned illustrations there appear cuts of the various Cheney parts. Tone and the Cheney sound control are especially dwelt upon. An insert gives specifications for both the cabinet and period styles. Makes Its Bow to the Trade One of the latest talking machine companies to make its bow to the trade is the Strickler Manufacturing Co. This company has taken over a factory of about 20,000 square feet at 434 West Chicago avenue. For some time they have maintained headquarters at 37 S. Wabash avenue, where they have carried a full line of talking machine accessories, as well as a library of some of the well-known talking machine records. Henry S. Strickler, the president, has been for the past twenty-two years in the display fixtures trade. The wholesale representative of this company is J. F. Strickler, secretary and treasurer. Their phonograph will be known the Strickler. New Chicago Representative The Mutual Talking Machine Co. will in the •future be represented in Chicago by H. Engel. He has been connected with both the Mutual and Supreme talking machine companies for quite a while and is known to the New York trade for over ten years. He will carry a completeline devoted to Mutual and Supreme tone arms and sound boxes. Mr. Engel at present has established his personal headquarters at the Illinois Athletic Club, but as yet has been unable to secure a permanent office for display purposes. Another New Company The American Symphony Talking Machine Co. is another of the newcomers to the Chicago trade. This company recently took over the factory at 2630 W. Chicago avenue, this city, and expects to be in a position to turn out Repair Parts For AH and Every Motor That Was Ever Manufactured WE can supply any part. The largest and most complete assortment of repair parts — in the United States — on hand, for old, obsolete and present-day motors. If your order cannot be filled from stock, we will make it up special. Special prices on main springs, governor springs, micas, repair parts, motors, tone arms, steel needles, etc., in quantity lots. Expert repairing on all makes of phonographs and motors. a /NCORPORA TED UNDER THE LA WS OF ILLINOIS SUCCESSOR TO\xs Standard Talking Machine Co. United Talking Machine Co. Harmony Talking Machine Co. O'NeUt-Jamee Co. A retina Co. High Gra^TaTEnq Macliines, Disc Rzcords, Talking Machine Supplies, Etc TRADE MARK •CONSOLA" 227-229 West Washington Street, CHICAGO, ILL. machines about November 1. Mark D. Yellon is manager of this company, which is a subsidiary of Kaplan Bros. & Miller, carpet manufacturers of this city. The Electric Show Plans are now well under way for the holding of the annual electrical exhibition at the Coliseum the latter part of October. This exhibition is run on the same order as the automobile show and all the big electrical houses, etc., have already lined up for exhibition space. The Commonwealth Edison Co., who recently took over the representation of the Pathe line, has made reservation for the purpose of exhibiting their line of electric talking machines. The Pathe people have prepared for them a beautiful electric Pathe Actuelle in Gothic design and this will be shown together with one of their own instruments, the Federal Electric. Whether (Continued on page 132) IRONCLAD 99 ENCLOSED MOTORS "SILENT AS A SHADOW" 'Not a kick in a carload" All vital parts enclosed in a cast iron case. All wearing points operate in oil. No troublesome bevel gears. MORE POWER Six Sizes. Plays 4 to 14 Records You will never know real motor satisfaction until you use the IRONCLAD Enclosed Motor. It is the motor of few parts. A child can take it apart — a blind man could re-assemble it. Investigate and then insist that the IRONCLAD be installed in "the machine of your choice," — your customers will appreciate it. Catalog on request. CHERINGTON MFG. CO. SALES OFFICE 108 WEST LAKE STREET CHICAGO Factory, Waukegan, III.