The talking machine world (July-Dec 1928)

The Talking Machine World, New York, December, 1928 57 Features Brunswick in Striking Display A striking window trim was used by A. F. Byer's Music Store, Brunswick dealers at San Antonio, Tex., to feature Brunswick portables and records, which were attractively displayed amid velour crushers and flower decorations; these blending harmoniously with the leather Byer's Fine Brunswick Display ette cases of the portables. This is part of a campaign sponsored by this company to sell the smaller instruments. Stromberg-Carlson in President's Palace Luiz Corcao, the Brazilian representative for the Stromberg-Carlson Co., has recently reported the sale and installation of a No. 744 Stromberg-Carlson combination instrument in the Palacio Guanabara, the palace of the President of Brazil. This instrument, the finest of the Stromberg-Carlson line, contains an allelectric seven-tube radio receiver and an electrically operated phonograph which reproduces, by means of an electro-magnetic pick-up out-l fit, the recorded music through the audio system of the receiving set and using a cone speaker as in radio reproduction. The installation included five wall type Stromberg-Carlson speakers, which were placed in different parts! of the palace. Chrome Plated Finish for Empire Products Cleveland, O., December 10.— W. J. McNamara, president of the Empire Phono Parts Co., of this city, manufacturer of Empire tone-arms and reproducers, announced recently that these products are now available in chrome plated finish. The company has enlarged its plating department, adding chrome, which is a nontarnish finish, and is similar to nickel plating. It is stated however that the new finish never tarnishes, retaining its luster permanently. Within the past few weeks, Mr. McNamara has received substantial orders for Empire products in chrome plated finish and, judging from all indications, this new finish will be one of the outstanding features of 1929 activities at the Empire plant. Pathe Speaker Publicity The Pathe loud speaker made by the Pathe Phonograph & Radio Corp., New York City, leceived much favorable publicity following the recent election when several metropolitan newspapers ran pictures of Governor-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, listening to the returns via the Pathe product. The Elbee Radio and Electric Co., New York City, was recently incorporated at Albany with a capital stock of $5,000. L. M. Clement With Kolster Radio Corp. The Kolster Radio Corp. recently announced the engagement of Lewis M. Clement, until recently chief engineer of F. A. D. Andrea, Inc., to head the Kolster research laboratories in Newark. Mr. Clement, prior to his connection with Fada Radio, was for many years a radio engineer for the Western Electric Co. and took a leading part in the development of carrier current and wired radio for Western Electric. Mr. Clement's appointment is part of the expansion program planned by Kolster in connection with the important contracts just consummated with the North American Co. for the manufacture of apparatus for North American's subsidiary, Wired Radio, Inc. John W. Million, Jr., Joins the Bremer-Tully Mfg. Go. John W. Million, Jr., well known in radioengineering circles, has joined the engineering staff of the Bremer-Tully Mfg. Co., Chicago. Mr. Million brings to his new connection a wide experience, having served two years as research engineer with the Bell Telephone Laboratories, working with vacuum tubes and radio receiving sets of all types. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and spent one year as assistant to Dr. A. W. Gray of the L. D. Caulk Research Laboratories. Later he served for three years as chief engineer of the King Mfg. Co., Buffalo, N. Y., one of the group of fourteen manufacturers operating under the Hazeltine "Neutrodyne" patents. Adler Receives Big Orders The lengthening of the radio season is the overshadowing development of the present year in the opinion of N. P. Bloom, president of the Adler Manufacturing Co., maker of AdlerRoyal radio cabinets. Mr. Bloom states that gratifying commitments have been placed by distributors for January, February and March delivery. The stabilization of the industry and the splendid work being done by broadcasters are responsible, in Mr. Bloom's opinion, for radio being no longer regarded as a seasonal business. Freed-Eisemann Exports Freed-Eisemann sales officials report an immense jump in their export business. Arthur A. Trostler, vice-president of the sales division, reports three big shipments to Italy; also heavy shipments to other trade centers in Continental Europe. The outlook is steadily brightening. Visit Grosley Radio Corp. S. E. Bryson, sales manager, and Frederick Schwartz, general manager of the Robert Findlay Mfg. Co., New York City, were visitors to the Crosley Radio Corp., Cincinnati, O., last month. They attended the Crosley "Family" party held at the Hotel Gibson. Will A. Watkin Holds Sale The Will A. Watkin Co., Dallas, Tex., recently held a remodeling sale' during the construction of a new store front on the Elm street store. The lines featured included RCA, Atwater Kent and Philco radio receivers and the Brunswick line of Panatropes and combination instruments. The Galperin Music Co., Charleston, W. Va., handling leading makes of radio as well as Columbia-Kolster and Victrola-Radiola lines, reports a steady development in sales. Stewart -Warner Sales Co. recommends Arcturus Tubes "We have sold a large number of Arcturus Tubes", writes the Stewart-Warner Sales Co., Cleveland, Ohio. "They are proving very satisfactory, especially when used in sets operated in localities with high line voltages. We highly recommend them to anyone, particularly those who have been having trouble with the A-C Detector Tubes they have been using." Stewart -Warner Sales Co., of Cleveland, Kaufmann of Pittsburgh, Walthal of New Yorkleading retailers all over the country— have discovered that selling Arcturus Tubes is selling tube satisfaction — the first step to increased sales. This Arcturus Detector Tube which, as Stewart-Warner has discovered, is immune to line surge — is also the fastest acting detector tube in the world. Acts in 7 seconds against 30 to 60 seconds for other tubes. Recommend Arcturus Tubes for every socket — for quick action, undistorted volume, better all around reception. Arcturus Tubes assure satisfaction — boost tube sales. Watch for the Arcturus Dealer's "increased sales" plan. Valuable— original — profitable. Investigate the dealer's proposition —write, right now. ARCTURUS RADIO COMPANY, 220 Elizabeth Avenue, Newark, N.J. ARCTURUS A-C LONG LIFE TUBES