The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1914)

THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. 21 The profit on Columbia Grafonolas and Columbia Double-Disc Records is music enough for any dealer. (Write for "Music Money," a book "full of meat" for those dealers interested in quick and frequent turnover of capital.) Columbia Graphopltone Company Woolworth Building, New York VICTORS FOR DALLAS SCHOOLS. Board of Education of Dallas, Texas, Purchase Twenty-six Victor Talking Machines and Records to Be Divided Among the Different Schools of That City — Now Considered Indispensable for Educational Purposes. The missionary work done by the Victor Talking Machine Co. in introducing the Victor into the public schools of the country began some time ago to produce that kind of automatic momentum which comes to all commercial enterprises when they are based on sound principles and systematically developed. The Times-Herald, of Dallas, Tex., in its issue of December 9 published the following: "Another item of the expenditure made by the board was the order for the purchase of twentysix Victor talking machines, with records enough for use in the different schools where they will be used. The total price for these instruments will be between $1,900 and $2,000. These instruments and supplies will be used in the musical and athletic departments of the school system. The purchase of this equipment will be equally divided between the two agencies in Dallas, Sanger Bros, and Field-Lippman Piano Co. A. Harris & Co., another agent, is not qualified to compete for the business, as A. L. Kramer, president of the company, is a member of the board, one of the laws of which says that no member of the board shall figure in any financial transaction of the board." There was a time when Victors were established in the schools by contributed funds. The condition is changing, and they are now being officially acquired along with other school supplies. On November 28 the same paper published the illustration and comment which follow : visor of the physical education department of the city schools. A demonstration of the work in this department is being shown this afternoon before visiting teachers, 'ihe program began at 1 o'clock in the auditorium of the Dallas High School, and is being witnessed by a large number of interested teachers and school officials from over the State. The program which has been arranged is being participated in by various schools and is as follaws : "Minuet, first grade, San Jacinto School, Miss Keller ; Tantoli, second grade, Colonial Hill School, Miss Goslin ; Swedish Gymnastics, third Grade, Rusk School, Miss Wilson ; Highland Schottische, second grade, Sam Houston Normal, Miss Holder; Hopp Mos Annika, third grade, San Jacinto School, Miss Cochran ; Thanksgiving, second grade. Stephen F. Austin School, Miss Tate." The instruments secured by the school authorities, were in addition to others previously installed, and in the future there are to be two Victors in each of the schools of Dallas. A REAL "RECORD" PROPOSAL. Phonograph Worker's Note Brings It fror Widower with 11 Children, but Too Late. Taking Physical Exercise to Music by Victor Talking Machine. "The above picture shows a class of small children from the Rusk School, who are taking the physical exercises which are now being given in the public schools of Dallas. Standing behind the children is Miss Bessie Keller, assistant super-. (Special to The Talking Machine World.) West Orange, N. J., January 8. — A proposal of marriage from a widower with eleven children has been received by Miss Jessie Cosgrove, who was formerly employed by the Edison Phonograph Record Works here. A few years ago, for a joke, Miss Cosgrove wrote a note on a piece of paper which she inserted in a record of "Where the River Shannon Flows." There was a large demand for these records in Ireland, and yesterday Miss Cosgrove, who is soon to be married, received the proposal from one Dennis O'Finn, o f W'estmeath, Ireland. In part the letter says : "In a talking machine record I found a note in which you say you are looking for a man. Being as I am a widower, I would like to say I wouldn't mind if you would come to this country so I could marry you. Although I am fifty-three years old now, my health is just as good as when 1 was twenty. I have a wooden leg, because 1 lost the real one in a steam road accident, but the artificial one doesn't interfere with my walking or work. "My good wife died from a fever more than twelve months ago, and, having pity on my eleven little ones, I thought to ask if you would become my wife so I may entrust their bringing up you." TWO NEW EDISON ARTISTS To Be Introduced in Edison New Amberol List for March Are Edmund A. Jahn, Bass Soloist, and Gustav F. Helm, Internationally Famous as a Trumpeter. Two new artists will be introduced in the Edison new Amberol record list for March. The first is Edmund A. Jahn, who is recognized as one of New York's foremost church singers, being at present bass soloist at the St. Nicholas Collegiate Church. He also has an excellent reputation in the concert field, having appeared in various prominent festivals and concerts. Mr. Jahn will be E. A. Jahn, Baritone. G. F. Keim, Trumpeter. represented in the March list by Punchinello, one of Max Heinrich's famous songs, and he renders it in a masterly manner. The second new artist represented in the Edison list for March is Gustav F. Heim, who ranks as one of the world's greatest trumpeters, having served with some of the leading military bands on the Continent. He came to St. Louis during the World's Fair, where he was engaged specially because of his skill as a trumpeter. He has been associated with the World's Fair Orchestra, which was conducted by some of the world's most eminent conductors. Mr. Heim later 'became connected with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, and later was engaged as first trumpeter of the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Dr. Muck. Mr. Heim's superb playing is well displayed in the record which he has made for the March Blue Amberol list — "Inflammatus," from Rossini's "Stabat Mater," a wonderful record in many respects. MOTORS FOR TALKING MACHINES. Gebriider Steidinger, St. Georgen, Black Forest, Germany, have made a hit with their new types of motors for talking machines. The device by means of which the spring casing of the Steidinger mechanism can be easily taken out is so efficient and yet so simple that even the most uninitiated can take out the casing from the mechanism, and put in a new spring without the slightest trouble. The high efficiency of Steidinger mechanism, which has been already recognized and appreciated in every country in the world, is further enhanced by this most excellent device.