The talking machine world (July-Dec 1923)

108 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD July 15, 1923 FROM OUR CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS— (Continued from page 107) ager of the Unit Construction Co., who came on from the company's Philadelphia headquarters. Mr. Montgomery reports that the present business already booked by him in the Chicago territory promises to show more activity in this section during the remainder of Summer and early Fall than any other time in the history of the talking machine business. Cornell on Vacation A. B. Cornell, of the Jewel Phonoparts Co., left Chicago on Saturday, June 30, for a month's vacation on his farm at Somerville, N. J. Excel at Furniture Exposition The Excel Phonograph Co. is holding an elaborate exhibit of its well-known products at the big furniture mart at 1319 Michigan avenue. The exhibit is on the first floor in Section 19 of the Exhibition Building and is under the supervision of I. A. Lund, who is one of the bestknown traveling representatives in this section, with a host of friends in the furniture business. He was at one time Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Indiana representative for the old The Quality Appeal of the COLUMBIAN BABY GRAND is just what every dealer needs. A baby grand in size 59" x 56", but a concert grand of Exquisitely Pure Tone. El.istic in touch, wonderful repeating and faultless action. Finished throuRhout in brass. Beautiful and stately in design, highly finished in mahogany only. Together with our line of Phonograjihs made in five sizes. We have the best offer to the music dealers today. STYLE 4 Size 48 inches htKh, 21 inches wide, 23 inches deep. Cabinet; Genuine mahoRany or oak. Panels 5 ply. Motor plays 4 records with one winding. STYLE 16 Carries 10 Records Compact enough to be carried anywhere and absolutely substantial in construction. Its durability is assured by the use of a double spring Heineman motor and a tone arm with a large powerful reproducer. Universal plays all disc records. EXCEL PHONOGRAPH COMPANY Manufacturers 400-412 Wcit Erie St. Chicago, III. Repair Parts For All 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. tNCORPOKA TED UNDER THE LAWS or ILLINOIS ■ HigRGradeTalfeinQMajcWicslIXscRzcoi^ Tallying Mfirhing Supplies, Etc successoRs -TO Standard Talking Machine Co. I'litrd Talking Maehinm Co. Harmony Talking Maehinm Co. O'Nelll-Jomat Co. AMinoCi^ 227-229 W. WASHINGTON ST. CHICAGO ILL. Branches: 29.57 Gratiot Ave.. Detroit, Mich. 1121 Nicollet Ave. TRADE MARK CONSOLA." Mlnneaoolis. Minn. Mandel Mfg. Co. He recently became associated with the Excel people and since his joining this company has made a remarkable showing in the sale of Excel products. Besides a full line of upright, console and portable talking machines, this concern is exhibiting its well-known little Columbian baby grand piano. This little instrument has made quite an impression upon furniture dealers because of its tone and small size, which is fifty-nine by fifty-six inches. Local Vocalion Activities Announcement is made this month by F. W. Clement, manager of Vocalion's Chicago headquartei'S, that this office is now Western distributor for the Pooley Furniture Co., of Philadelphia. Mr. Clement now has on display the entire line of high-grade Pooley talking machines, consisting of uprights and consoles, ranging in price from $115 to $250. Mr. Clement also gave out the news that his office has been appointed mid-Western distributor for the Standex, manufactured by the Musical Products Distributing Co., of New York City. Standex is a cleverly designed little record display stand. It is made of stamped sheet steel and comes packed six in a carton, which sells to the trade for $2.75. This little display stand is very neat in appearance and may be used for displaying ten-inch or twelve-inch records. Its finish is in black crystallized lacquer. In commenting on business Mr. Clement stated that June proved to be one of the best months so far this year and that July promised even to exceed the business of June. One of the best little trade stimulators that was ever handled by Mr. Clement is the little combination Vocalion record cleaner and needle holder which was recently announced by his concern. This little cleaner is in reality a round tin box, which holds 500 needles. On the back is printed a facsimile of the wellknown Vocalion label and the upper lid is covered by a piece of colored velvet, which can be utilized as a record cleaner. These little cleaners have been greatly appreciated by the local trade because they oflFer a 'new avenue for the sale of needles. Improved Record Department The retail roll and Okeh record departments of the W. W. Kimball Co. were recently consolidated and put under the sole management of Miss Ruth C. Strickland, who has had charge of the talking machine department of this concern for the past ten years. Miss Strickland says the consolidation of both roll and. record departments stimulated trade because buyers coming for rolls will invariably interest themselves in records and vice versa. The department is arranged so that the shelves on one side contain records and on the other side rolls. Both are within easy reach of the hearing rooms, each of which contains a player-piano and a talking machine. Regarding the sales of Kimball instruments Miss Strickland says that the Kimball Style H upright, coming in mahogany, walnut and oak, is proving to be an exceptionally good seller; and the same holds true of the new Kimball console Style S, which comes in mahogany, walnut or oak finish. Style S is fully equipped with six albums, automatic stop, two-spring motor, and its size is 35 inches high, 37j^ inches wide and 2IJ-4 inches deep. Whelan Twin Weds On the afternoon of July 10 Miss Afra K. Whelan, one of the twin daughters of Eugene Whelan, assistant manager of the retail department of the W. W. Kimball Co., will become the bride of Woodburn Winings, technical expert for the Goodyear Rubber Co. The wedding will take place at the Whelan residence, at 5328 Hyde Park boulevard. Pathe in Loop Office The Interstate Phonograph Co., local wholesale representative of the Pathe Phonograph & Radio Co., is now located at 533 South Wabash avenue, having moved from its old location at 427 West Erie street. The new headquarters continue .to be directed by W. E. Hotchkiss, who is one of the best-known men in the talking machine business and at one time was connected with several of the largest manufacturing concerns in the East. In the new headquarters there is now being A Better Fibre Needle Cotter for Less Money RETAIL PRICE $2.00 The ALTO Manufactured by ALTO MFG. CO. 1801-1803 Cornelia Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.