The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1913)

THE TALKING MACHTNE WORLD. 69 ARTISTIC WINDOW DISPLAYS PAY. TWO NEW DEALERS IN MINNEAPOLIS. Show the Enterprise of the Dealer and Emphasize the Standard of the Products Handled — Schmidt Music Co.'s Good Work. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Davenport, Ja., October 6. — The Schmidt Music Co., of this city, is displaying in its new store at 11 West Third street one of the most attractive Victrola windows presented for sonic time. Refined and dignified the display is calculated to attract the attention of passers-by and to leave a lasting impression of the value of the Victrola. As will be seen by the accompanying photograph, the show window of the new Schmidt store affords an excellent opportunity for the introduction of artistic displays, and the featuring of the Victrola exclusively in this valuable display space gives a fair idea of the esteem in which the Vic Schmidt trola is held in this section of the State. In addition to drawing the favorable comments of both the public and the daily press, this Victrola display was responsible for the closing of a number of sales of expensive machines and the securing of a "live" list of prospects which will be closed in the very near future. The value of an attractive show window is thoroughly appreciated by the Schmidt Music Co., and the company is planning the presentation of several artistic and novel window displays in the very near future which will rival in novelty and attractiveness the Victrola display shown herewith. Prominent Department Stores Install Talking Machine Departments — Minneapolis Talking Machine Co. Closes — W. J. Dyer & Bro. Start Recital Season — Heavy Demand Depletes Stock of Grafonolas — News of Month. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) St. Paul ani> Minneapolis, October ID.— Two new talking machine shops opened in Minneapolis lasl week both in department stores. COLUMBIA LINE IN WORCESTER. Barnard, Sumner & Peabody Co. to Handle the Columbia in New Department — New England Prosperity — Other Glean-ings. One of the latest additions to the rapidly growing list of the Columbia Co.'s representatives in New England territory is the Barnard, Sumner & Peabody Co., Worcester, Mass. This concern, which is one of the largest department stores in New England, will open an elaborate Columbia department in the very near future, and expects to conduct an energetic newspaper campaign in behalf of the Columbia products. Other indications of Columbia popularity in New England territory include the receipt of an unusually large-sized order this week from the Conclave Phonograph Co., of Boston, Mass., a prominent member of the talking machine trade. A very artistic hanger in colors, presenting the October bulletin, is now being displayed by local Columbia dealers. The artists listed on this bulletin include Ysaye, Bonci, Carolina White, Friedheim and Bispham. Beginning next week the Columbia Co. will carry a full-page advertisement regularly in the official program of the Century Opera Co., New York. Morgan Kingston, the leading tenor of this new opera company, and Walter Wheatley, another tenor member of the company, are Columbia artists, and there is certain to be a heavy demand for their records with the opening of the opera season. Piano Co.'s Victrola Window. The Minneapolis Dry Goods Co., one of the largest in the twin cities, has established a department for phonographs and supplies. It will carry a full line of Victor and Columbia instruments and records. That the department will be kept up to date in every way may be taken for granted, as the store is managed in an aggressive manner. It is announced that the Powers Mercantile Co., another large department store concern, also installed a talking machine department this week. Whether the example of these concerns will be followed by other department stores in the twin cities is not now known, but it is tradition among institutions of this character to copy the features of their rivals, particularly if they are profitable. The Minneapolis Talking Machine Co., a small concern at 84 South Seventh street, Minneapolis, has closed up shop, whether from lack of capital or unsatisfactory location is not known. Its action in nowise is a reflection on the status of the talking machine trade in Minneapolis, as it never was in better shape or had more alluring prospects. W. J. Dyer & Bro. opened their Victrola recital season October 8, with reeitals of the latest selections in the afternoon and evening. Moth events were largely attended, and instead of fortnightly demonstrations, as in the past two seasons, the recitals will be held weekly all through the fall and winter. The evening concerts, however, may be abandoned later on, although there is no question of their popularity. All that bothers the staff of the Columbia Phonograph Co. in St. Paul is the inability to get Grafonolas rapidly enough to supply the demand. C. P. llcrdman, manager, could use many more Leaders and Mignonettes than he has been able to receive of late. The store is having a great run on Mildred Potter records. This famous contralto was born and reared in St. Paul and was a great favorite here before seeking wider fields in the East. The dictaphone department is now in charge of F. 0. Atha, late of Baltimore, who succeeds T. S. Leavitt. The latter will devote his talent to other lines of trade. One carload of small Edison Amberolas arrived last week for the Minnesota Phonograph Co., but every instrument has been spoken for before its arrival and the shipment did not help to fill up the stock, which is far from complete. President Lucker reports the September trade to have been double that of any previous September. TRAVELERS INCORPORATE. Association Formed to Look After Their Interests on the Road. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) Albany, N. Y., October 10. — The Far Western Travelers' Association was incorporated here today to bring about a better acquaintance among commercial travelers and obtain reductions of railroad rates for them, a fair allowance of baggage, and hotel accommodations commensurate with the prices paid. While the principal office is in Manhattan, the territory of operations extends principally over the United States. The directors are Aaron Neuman, E. Gilligan, George Rubenstein, J. A. Clark, Rudolph Gras, Edward V. Kammski, Martin Schenck, L. S. Michelson, Arthur Samek, Irving W. Frankel, all of New York City, and Lee Eschen and I. Charles Levi, of San Francisco. TO HANDLE TALKING MACHINES. Henry P. Leis, Saranac Lake, N. Y., is the latest addition to the lists of Columbia representatives in up-State territory. TO OPEN "VICTROLA SHOP." The Kuncl Piano Co., Cedar Rapids, la., has disposed of its entire stock of pianos and has arranged to open a "Victrola Shop," with a full line of Victor talking machines and records, at 210 Third avenue, that city. A number of soundproof demonstration booths and a large recital hall will be among the features of the new quarters, Are You Within 300 Miles oi Philadelphia? If "yes" you should know about the value of Buehn Victor and Edison Service — quick, complete and profitable. What matters a few cents express charges as long as you secure a Complete Service To secure quick deliveries, we even go so far as to have an "advance squad" which reports at our warerooms an hour earlier than the regular staff. By doing this, we can ship on the first morning express, which means the saving of a whole day for you. Philadelphia, F* a .